Category: Parks & Recreation
Huntsville Parks & Recreation spooking up frightfully fun Halloween lineup
September 24, 2026
Parks & Recreation is brewing up a scary fun lineup of fall festivals and Halloween events, welcoming all ghosts, ghouls, witches and friendly monsters to join in on the fun. The fifth annual Halloween Party & Haunted House will be Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Building in John Hunt Park. Attended by thousands of Halloween revelers, the event is a collaboration with the Huntsville Police Department. All Halloween [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Parks and Recreation bring Halloween fun back to John Hunt Park
September 23, 2026
Halloween is taking over John Hunt Park once again, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation team up for an evening of trick-or-treating, games, entertainment and a haunted house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 2200 Jaycee Way. Admission is free and open to all ages. The annual celebration gives residents a chance to enjoy the Halloween season while getting to know HPD [more]
Read MoreArts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville announce naming of the David A. Chan Theatre at the new Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center
September 22, 2026
Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville are proud to announce the official naming of the David A. Chan Theatre, located inside the newly transformed Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center at the Sandra Moon Community Complex. Previously the auditorium of former Grissom High School, the revitalized 611-seat venue represents a major milestone in meeting the venue needs of Huntsville’s rapidly growing local arts scene. Invested in and designed by the City [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation serves up second annual Dink Pink event
September 22, 2026
Parks & Recreation invites pickleball players of all skill levels to visit participating recreation centers on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the second annual city-wide Dink Pink Pickleball Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The free, open-play sessions welcome all skill levels and while healthy competition is welcome, players are encouraged to serve, rally and dink in honor of those affected by breast cancer. Players and cheering sections [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville celebrates opening of dynamic Sandra Moon Community Complex
September 15, 2026
Sandra Moon served on the Huntsville City Council from 1998-2010. The transformation of a former high school campus into an attractive asset for Huntsville residents came to fruition with the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Sandra Moon Community Complex, a destination for recreation, events and enjoyment of the arts. Mayor Tommy Battle, Council President Jennie Robinson, City of Huntsville leaders and members of the Moon family were among those participating in [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Labor Day
September 3, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will be delayed by one day. Municipal offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space as well as the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Splash Pad, Bicentennial Park Splash Pad and the Everybody Can Play Splash Pad will [more]
Read MoreSnake Run & Ride Challenge brings pro skaters, 100-skateboard giveaway and free skate clinic to John Hunt Park
September 3, 2026
Huntsville Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with The Skatepark Project, invites skateboarders and skate enthusiasts of all levels to showcase their best moves at the 2026 Snake Run & Ride Challenge. The free event, set for Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Get-A-Way Skatepark in John Hunt Park, promises action-packed skateboarding from amateur to professional participants from around the nation. “We’re excited to see the annual skateboarding event [more]
Read MoreCelebrate autumn at Fall for All with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
September 2, 2026
Fall for All has been CANCELED due to weather. See you next year! Fall is calling and it’s bringing good old-fashioned fun to Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville for Parks & Recreation’s annual fall festival, Fall for All. The free, family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Big Spring Park will feature interactive fall-themed activities and games with prize giveaways for kids while supplies last. From [more]
Read MoreGirls Garage shifts into gear this fall with hands-on lessons in car care
August 25, 2026
Girls Garage, the popular Huntsville Parks & Recreation program, is back this fall for three Saturday sessions at a new location at Johnson Legacy Center. Girls Garage empowers women and girls to build confidence in handling basic car care and maintenance. The free, hands-on program is open to ages 15 and older. Space is limited and registration is required. Participants can choose from three Saturday sessions: Sept. 12, Oct. 10 and Nov. [more]
Read MoreFun for fall: Parks & Recreation’s 2026 Fall Program Guide is here
August 18, 2026
It’s still hot in Huntsville but the fall season is right around the corner, making now the perfect time to explore Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s 2026 Fall Program Guide. The seasonal guide features more than 150 free activities and special events designed to help residents make the most of the fall months. Offerings include strength and wellness programs, athletics, arts activities, outdoor recreation and family-friendly community events. The guide also includes a [more]
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