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September 18, 2010

Featured Events

SCARECROW TRAIL
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-6 PM & Sun. Noon-6 PM
  • Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 830-4447
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Botanical Garden

September and October brings the Scarecrow Trail back to the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Dozens of wild, wacky, scary and funny crows are once again hiding behind the trees throughout the Garden.

Ongoing Events

BUTTERFLY HOUSE/NATURE CENTER
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-6 PM & Sun. Noon-6 PM
  • Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 830-4447
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Botanical Garden

This education center is home to the nation's largest open-air butterfly house.  Over 2,000 butterflies grace this 9,000 square foot structure.  The nature center is also home to an assortment of critters including snakes, quail, hummingbirds, frogs, fish & turtles.

EXHIBIT: 55 YEARS OF BURRITT MUSEUM
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Tues.-Sat. 9 AM-5 PM & Sun. Noon-5 PM
  • Address: 3101 Burritt Drive Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 536-2882
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Burritt on the Mountain

EXHIBIT: SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM-7 PM, Fri.-Sat. 9 AM-9 PM & Sun. 11 AM-7 PM
  • Address: 102-D Wynn Drive Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 837-0606
  • Venue: Sci-Quest Science Center

Through hands-on interactive displays & modules, visitors can design their own trip to Mars.  A 360-degree "Future Theatre" lets visitors look into the future of exploration & deep into space.  The exhibit includes artifacts from the past & present space programs including space suits, a lunar rover tire, a camera, early fuel cells & space shuttle tiles. 

HARMONY PARK ANIMAL PRESERVE
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: 10 AM-Sundown
  • Address: 431 Cloud's Huntsville, AL 35803
  • Phone: (877) 726-4625
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Harmony Park Safari

Enjoy drive-through observation & feeding of free ranging rare & endangered animals. Your self-guided tour also includes reptiles & amphibians from around the world, as well as various species of fowl.

TREMENDOUS TREE HOUSES
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Mon.-Sat. 9AM-6 PM, Thurs. 9 AM-8 PM & Sun. Noon-6 PM
  • Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 830-4447
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Botanical Garden

EXHIBIT: UNIQUE VIEWS OF HUNTSVILLE
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/11/2010 - 09/19/2010
  • Times: Tues.-Sat. 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
  • Address: 300 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 535-4350
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Museum of Art

This exhibit features over 100 works by local artists in all mediums inspired by scenes of Huntsville.

OKTOBERFEST
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/16/2010 - 09/19/2010
  • Times: Thurs. 5-11 PM, Fri. 5 PM-1 AM, Sat. Noon-1 AM & Sun. 1-8 PM
  • Address: Redstone Arsenal Activity Field, enter Redstone Arsenal through gate 10, go south on Patton Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
  • Phone: (256) 876-5232
  • Admission: Admission charged

Vendors will serve up traditional German fare, as well as all-American hamburgers & hot dogs. Plenty of German spirits also will be available.

 *Entry onto the Arsenal requires a valid government-issued form of ID for each adult in the vehicle and the current insurance information/ registration papers in case they are requested. Random searches take place.

PLAY: A FEW GOOD MEN
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/16/2010 - 09/18/2010
  • Times: Thurs.-Fri. 7:30 PM & Sat. 2 & 7:30 PM
  • Address: Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 536-0807
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

This Broadway hit about two Marines on trial for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage.

UPON THEIR SHOULDERS: THE MERRIMACK STORY
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/16/2010 - 09/19/2010
  • Times: Thurs.-Fri. 7:30 PM, Sat. 2 & 7:30 PM & Sun. 2 PM
  • Address: 3320 Triana Boulevard Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 534-6455
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center

This original play, written by local playwright Ron Harris, describes real events that occurred at the Merrimack Mill & surrounding mill village. 

NEACA FALL CRAFT SHOW
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/17/2010 - 09/19/2010
  • Times: Fri.-Sat. 9 AM-7 PM & Sun. Noon-5 PM
  • Address: South Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 533-1953
  • Admission: No admission charged
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

Various types of needlework, ceramics, flower arrangements, jewelry, decorated & hand-woven baskets, pottery, stained glass, clothes,toys, woodwork & other items are featured.

GRASS FIELD FLY-IN
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/18/2010 - 09/19/2010
  • Times: 7 AM-3 PM
  • Address: Moontown Airport, U.S. Highway 72, between mile marker 107 & 108 Brownsboro, AL 35741
  • Phone: (256) 852-9781
  • Admission: No admission charged

Step back in time with anitque airplanes for the public to see.  Youth have a chance to take a free flight with the Young Eagles program during the event.  Bi-plane & helicopter rides are available for purchase as well.

Saturday evening offers a dinner social with local legends in Aviation, tickets are limited.

HUNTSVILLE GHOST WALK
  • 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
  • Times: 6:00 PM
  • Address: 124 South Side Square, Downtown Huntsville Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 509-3940
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Harrison Brothers Hardware

Who is the angry ghost in the courthouse? What is the story behind the haunting tune phantom children sing while playing on Walker Street? Learn the answers to these questions & many more.

MADISON CITY FARMER'S MARKET
  • 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
  • Times: 8 AM-NOON
  • Address: 1282 Hughes Road Madison, AL 35758
  • Phone: (256) 656-7841
  • Admission: No admission charged

Come early for the best selection of local produce, eggs, meats, cheese, milk, honey, fresh herbs & home baked goods.  Enjoy creations from local artisans including handmade cards, soaps, lotions, pottery, art & more.

 

MONTE SANO ART SHOW
  • 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
  • Producer: Monte Sano State Park
  • Times: 9 AM-5 PM
  • Address: Picnic Area Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 361-4960
  • Admission: Admission to enter park
  • Venue: Monte Sano State Park

This show, held on a scenic bluff, is in a relaxed atmosphere filled with good music, good food & good fellowship along with great art, is fast becoming the premier outdoor venue for regional artists.

MOON OVER THREE CAVES DANCE
  • 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
  • Times: 7-11 PM
  • Address: Three Caves Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 534-5263
  • Admission: Reervation only

Dance by the light of a full moon in an underground bistro. The event raises money to support local land preservation efforts such as the former limestone mine turned geologic treasure-Three Caves.

Free shuttle service from Huntsville Hospital.

SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS
  • 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
  • Times: 10 AM
  • Address: 102-D Wynn Drive Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 837-0606
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Sci-Quest Science Center

These programs are designed to encourage a child’s growing curiosity in science. Children in grades kindergarten through 9th grade will discover a variety of topics through hands-on activities.

VILLAGE MARKET: TRADE DAZE
  • 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
  • Times: 8 AM-5 PM
  • Address: 109 Gates Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 564-8100
  • Admission: No admission charged
  • Venue: Alabama Constitution Village

Featuring local area carftsmen & vendors of antiques, clocks, woodwork, crafts, books, art, jewelry, collectibles, food & entertainment for children.


 

 

 

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