News & Updates
Annual Juneteenth Festival returns June 14 with music, food, fireworks and STEAM
June 5, 2025
This event was rescheduled to Saturday, June 28, from 5-9 p.m. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 14, as the City’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Amazon team up to present the annual Juneteenth Festival, a vibrant evening filled with performances, fireworks and hands-on STEAM activities. The free, family-friendly event, which runs from 5-9 p.m. at Big Spring Park, will be headlined by Element XI, known for their high-energy performances and crowd-pleasing [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Father’s Day weekend with Dads Day at the Park
June 3, 2025
NOTE – This event has been canceled due to weather. On Father’s Day weekend, Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites families to celebrate the dads and father figures who make a difference every day with a special event in John Hunt Park. Dads’ Day at the Park will be Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex. This free, family-friendly event is open to all [more]
Read MoreHobbs Island Road to close at Parsons Drive for 1 week
June 3, 2025
Weather permitting, Hobbs Island Road at Parsons Drive will close on Monday, June 9, at 7 a.m. until Monday, June 16, for culvert replacement by the City’s Public Works Department. Drivers should avoid the area. Alternate routes include Green Mountain Road, Cecil Ashburn Drive and Governors Drive.
Read MoreWhen severe storms strike and trees fall, the City of Huntsville is on top of it.
May 30, 2025
With the recent wave of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms toppling trees throughout north Alabama, there’s a detail to keep mind during cleanup. If a tree on City of Huntsville property falls onto private property, the City’s Landscape Management crews may be able to remove or clean up that tree. Unfortunately, downed trees have been common in recent storms, particularly on Monte Sano and on the eastern side of the mountain along [more]
Read MoreStuart Obermann and family beautify Aldridge Creek Greenway in memory of son
May 30, 2025
The story began in 2020, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying uncertainty. Five years ago, the City of Huntsville dedicated a portion of the Aldridge Creek Greenway in memory of Eric Obermann, a 28-year-old Huntsville native who died of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. His family’s foundation donated funding for Green Team to plant about 270 trees and shrubs in the shade-deprived area of [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville launches first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
May 29, 2025
The City of Huntsville is proud to announce the launch of its first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, a dynamic leadership and civic engagement program designed to empower high school students to serve as youth ambassadors, policy advisors and community liaisons. The initiative is led by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and aims to provide Huntsville’s youth with meaningful opportunities to engage with local government, develop leadership skills and contribute to civic [more]
Read MoreTurn up the volume: Huntsville Music Office invites residents to join Make Music Day on June 21
May 29, 2025
Whether you’re an emerging artist, a restaurant with a great patio or a music-lover hosting a backyard concert, anyone can sign up to join the soundtrack of Make Music Day Huntsville on June 21. This free, annual celebration, hosted by the Huntsville Music Office and the Huntsville Hospital Music Therapy Program, invites musicians of all ages, styles and skill levels to showcase their talents in public spaces across Huntsville. “We’re thrilled to [more]
Read MoreBoom-proof your pet with free services from Huntsville Animal Services on June 22
May 29, 2025
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is launching a first-of-its-kind outreach event to help prevent the annual post-Fourth of July spike in lost pets. Visit the Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park on Sunday, June 22, from 2-6 p.m. for Boom-Proof Your Pet, a HAS initiative featuring free and low-cost resources to help pets stay safe, healthy and home. Huntsville Animal Services Director John Fischer said Huntsville Animal Services is believed to be the [more]
Read MoreEco Tips: Travel greener this summer
May 29, 2025
As you plan your summer getaway, consider how your travel choices impact the planet. You don’t have to compromise vacation adventure for sustainability but some planning and thoughtful packing helps lighten the impact on the environment. Choose eco-friendly destinations: Many cities and regions around the world such as Costa Rica and Iceland have green certifications or are recognized for their eco-conscious tourism efforts. Such places support local economies, protect wildlife and [more]
Read MoreIgnite your journey: Talk with Huntsville Fire & Rescue leadership, firefighters at meet-and-greet events
May 28, 2025
Thinking about applying to Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) or eager to learn more about the job? Make plans to join HFR at two meet-and-greet events. The informal open houses offer the opportunity to talk with HFR Recruiter Capt. Cory Green as well as HFR leadership and firefighters. Attendees can get a sense of station life in addition to HFR’s training facilities. The schedule for the meetups: Thursday, May 29, from 6-8 p.m. [more]
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