Community Events
Thanks to the many volunteers and creative educators in our surrounding communities, Madison County provides a rich environment for children of all ages to learn. These educational opportunities are fun and interactive.
Below (alphabetized by venue) are just a few of the most current and recurring events Huntsville provides its children and their parents, but you may want to keep an eye out for opportunities not listed below. Take the time to accompany your children to these events. You just never know what might inspire them!
- St. George and the Dragon. Sunday, April 22 - Monday, April 30, 2012. The story of St. George follows the legend of a shepherd boy and a fierce and fiery dragon. Written by librettist Kate Pogue, the contemporary work was written for children, but adults will love it, too! With a touch of humor and a lovely blend of voices, St. George is a wonderful musical that the entire family will love. Auditions upcoming!
Fromagerie Belle Chevre. Tours every Wednesday at 9:00 & 10:00 a.m.; 1:00 & 2:00 p.m. Come tour your local cheesemaker! Find out where and how the goat cheese recommended by Oprah, Food Network, and Southern Living is made. The tours will include a guided explanation of how to make chevre, as well as sampling of the different cheeses made by Belle Chevre. Also includes a discount on any cheese purchases. 26910 Bethel Road, Elkmont, AL 35620. Call 256.423.2238 or
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- The Hideout, Biscuit's New Clubhouse is now open! Modeled after a backyard tree house, the Hideout is filled with places to climb, crawl and explore. The many hands-on activities include Biscuit's Ball Chase, a magnetic fishing game and pretend ant farm
- Rapunzel, April 20 – 22, & 27 - 29, 2012
Grissom High School
Harmony Park Safari. Open March 1 — November 30, this federally licensed nature preserve of free-ranging exotic & endangered animals offers a "drive-through" animal park where you are required to remain in your car on a two-mile route to see zebras, zebus, antelope, buffalo, a camel, ostriches, pythons & crocodiles.
- Seeds to Sprouts for parents & children ages 2-5 at 10:00 a.m. on selected Fridays with stories, lessons, hands-on activities, and guided tours.
Huntsville High School Panther Theater
- Oklahoma! April 12-21, 2012
Little Toot’s Imagination Station is now open for children 6 and under. Cook and serve, or sit and eat at the Depot Diner; fill the truck up with gas or check under the hood at Dan's Garage; sell or buy a ticket for the Train and then climb aboard for places limited only by the imagination!
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
- Lego Mania every Monday from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Main Library
- Kids & Kin Child Development Partnership with the Family Guidance Center – Once a month, see HMCPL Calendar for details
- Science Club every 3rd Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m
- Rhymes & Songs Various themes on Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Gurley Branch
- Family Friendly Movies on Wednesdays from 2:05 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. at Madison Branch
- Puppet Shows every other Thursday from 4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. at Madison Branch
- Movie Madness Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Main Branch
- Little Learners every Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Main Branch
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Children's art classes upcoming
Lee Lyric Theatre
Lowe Mill Arts
- Pony Painting Parties. Monica Yother, owner of MY Designs, is teaming up with her ten year old daughter, Erin, to introduce Pony Painting Parties. March 10 at 3:00 p.m.; April 22 at 2:30 p.m.; May 19, June 17, July 14 at 3:00 p.m.; August 19 at 2:30 p.m.; September 15 at 3:00 p.m.; October 21 at 2:30 p.m.; November 17 at 3:00 p.m; and December 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Madison Public Library.
Sci-Quest Hands-On Science Center
- Sprouting Scientists. Every Tuesday starting back January 10 through May 2012, ages 2 - 3 years-old meet from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.; ages 4 - 5 years old meet from 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25
Von Braun Center
- Ringling Brothers & Barnum Bailey: Dragons. April 26-27 at 7:30; April 28-29 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., & 7:30 p.m.
“We thank God every day for this school. Abi is 3½ and has been here since she was 6-weeks-old. What a blessing it has been for our family.” Peggy R., Grandmother, Pre K3
