All aboard! Summer has arrived in Huntsville and there’s so much going on for kids to do! Definitely be sure to add the North Alabama Railroad Museum to your Summer Bucket List if you have a young train enthusiast. They offer three different train rides through the countryside, and if you act fast you can snag seats on all three this summer. The best part is you don’t have to worry about the weather – a little bit of rain won’t stop the train! We had so much fun on the train! My children, husband and myself had never before been on a train and to finally go was so much fun. Thank you to the v ..read more

Rocket City Mom readers have spoken! Hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes later and we have our 2024 winners. A big congratulations to all the local businesses and organizations represented on this list. Huntsville really is a great place to raise a family and you are part of why that’s true. As always, a reminder that this award is unique in that both the nominations and votes are done entirely by our readers. I mean, when you’re looking for the 411 on the best place to hang out in Huntsville with a toddler, who better to ask than THOUSANDS of local parents! This year’s competition ..read more

Vacation Bible School, or VBS as it is more commonly called around these parts, is a tradition for many local families. It’s also a wonderful way to keep the children busy this summer while filling up their little pitchers with the Good Word. Below is a list of Vacation Bible School offerings in Huntsville, Madison, and Madison County – just click the tab for the area you want to see. If you don’t see your VBS listed, please send it to us via the form located here. NOTE: At the time of publication, many churches were still planning their VBS dates. We will continue to add to this list through ..read more

May your weekend be full of fun and adventure! Find our top picks below or check out our full event calendar for even more Huntsville weekend family fun! This post is updated weekly with current family-friendly events and republished on a monthly basis.   Click here to see the weather this Huntsville Weekend Free & Cheap Family Fun Have a sweet weekend at the Alabama Strawberry Festival in Cullman. Details Take a hot air balloon ride at Mad Fest. Details Grab your teen for some Fitness in the Park. Details Channel your inner Bob the Builder at Home Depot Workshop. Details Get y ..read more

Looking for ideas on what to do this month? Below are our picks for can’t miss family events happening in May (including ones that are completely FREE). As always, there are MANY more on our event calendar so be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and check back on later this month for the release our 2024 Summer Fun Guide!  Even More Summer Fun Outdoor Play Guide Parks & Playgrounds Guide Explore Huntsville App   Free & Cheap Family Fun Mad Fest- May 4 Details Alabama Strawberry Festival in Cullman- May 3-4 Details Porch Fest- May 4 Details National Public Gardens D ..read more

As the weather warms up and flowers bloom, there are so many fun things to do this spring in Huntsville! From outdoor festivals to scavenger hunts, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are 5 Huntsville spring events guaranteed to make your spring a blast: Enjoy the magic of neon lights, rides and cotton candy at the Big Ol’ Ballpark Fair. Details Celebrate all things Harry Potter at EarlyWorks with themed crafts, Quidditch, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt during Mischief Managed. Details Check out the Southeast’s premier arts weekend at Panoply. Details Cheer on the bravery of two ..read more

Spring is here! I love seeing the flowers blooming and hearing the birds tweeting. And with the flowers and birds, there is something else that is here.  New books. I’ve partnered again with The Snail on the Wall, Huntsville’s local independent bookstore and sponsor of the Rocket City Mom Virtual Book Club, to share seven reads that we are really excited about, releasing in the months of March through May.     The Hunter by Tana French If you like mystery and you love a good detective series, then stories surrounding Cal Hooper, a former member of the Chicago PD who moves t ..read more

Remember voting? That thing we seem to have spent the last several years talking about? Well, here’s your chance to cast a vote that we guarantee will be less contentious and more fun (and super easy). Why can’t we all just vote from our phones for everything? It’s 2024!!! Do You Have Two Minutes to Help a Local Business? The ease of voting is just the start, what makes this ballot really special is how much it helps our small local businesses. An award from us might not be as cool as elected office but the businesses who are nominated, and especially those who win, get added attention, and br ..read more

This weekend is looking bright! Find our top picks below or check out our full event calendar for even more Huntsville weekend family fun! This post is updated weekly with current family-friendly events and republished on a monthly basis.   Click here to see the weather this Huntsville Weekend Free & Cheap Family Fun Have an upbeat weekend with the Basic Hand Drum Workshop. Details Pick out the perfect new-to-you treasure at the Hampton Cove Yard Sale. Details Give our planet some TLC at Earth Month Kickoff Cleanup Day. Details Show off your craft skills at Home Depot Kids Work ..read more

Spring has sprung and the Rocket City is blooming with special events and activities for families. With so many opportunities, events and spring festivals, it can be a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, as always Rocket City Mom has your back! Here we’ve listed 23 family-friendly special events happening in April that have nothing to do with eggs or bunnies but everything to do with making memories with your kids. Plus 8 of these are completely FREE! Reminder, if you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter delivering all this fun straight to your inbox every Thursday mor ..read more