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Spring Train Rides in Huntsville Your Kids Will Love
All aboard! Spring is a beautiful season here in Huntsville, and one of our favorite ones because there’s so much to do! Definitely be sure to add the North Alabama Railroad Museum to your Spring Must 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 spring.
Great Staycation Ideas for Spring Break in Huntsville
Not everyone is able to head to the beach or take a roadtrip during Spring Break, but that doesn’t mean it has to be ho-hum! If you are trying to stay local during this year’s break, here are some kid-friendly excursions in Huntsville & North Alabama that will help you (and your budget!) stay sane.
Spring Break in Huntsville for $8 or Less
So the kids are thrilled to be out of school and you want to do some special things with them in Huntsville during the school break. But you don’t want to spend a ton of money and you’re on the hunt for a Spring Break deal or two. We’re here to help!
Huntsville Weekend Roundup March 8-10
Happy start of Spring Break! 🥳 Find our top picks below or check out our full event calendar for even more family fun!. P.S. Don’t forget to “spring forward” Sunday morning!. This post is updated weekly with current family-friendly events and republished on a monthly basis.
2024 Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny Sightings in Huntsville and North Alabama
Looking for Peter Cottontail or Easter Egg Hunts in North Alabama? Check this list for local options! Here you’ll find all the opportunities for your little one to fill their basket with hidden treasures. There are lots of ways to celebrate Easter in North Alabama!. 2024 Easter Events and...
23+ Can’t Miss Family-Friendly Events Happening in March
March is the month where we await spring. As we get ready to get outdoors, we’ve got the lineup for your family to enjoy the outdoors. We’ve rounded up 23 events to enjoy together this month and 13 are 100% FREE. Looking for egg hunts and Easter bunny...
Summer Volunteer Programs (and Jobs!) for Teens in North AL
Summer is a great time for your teenager to work in some valuable volunteer time. Luckily for them – and for you – there are lots of places to do that in Huntsville and North Alabama this summer! But why should your young adult even bother with finding places to volunteer during their much-anticipated school break? Here’s five reasons why, along with a great list of organizations that have a summer teen volunteer program.
Where to go strawberry picking in North Alabama – plus recipes!
Taking your children to a U-Pick farm is a hands-on method of teaching kids that fruit and vegetables don’t just magically appear at the grocery store. There is a lot of hard work that goes into growing and nurturing food before it gets to the store shelves. This opens the conversation – how do strawberries grow? On trees? Underground? What do they taste like? What do they smell like? Get your children interested in learning more and being more mindful of the foods we eat.
Tiptoe Through the Tulips at Hubert Family Farm
This spring, Hubert Family Farm has brought something to Huntsville that you can’t find anywhere else in North Alabama – fresh tulips!. This adorable small tulip farm is located in Hazel Green, off of Highway 431. There’s a reason why Hubert’s is one of Southern Living Magazine’s Best U-Pick Tulip Fields in the South! From the road, you’ll see a small pop of color as you get closer to the farm, but my jaw dropped as the rows of bright colors got bigger through my windshield. Over 380,000 tulips is a really cool sight, and it gets even cooler once you’re in the middle of it all.
Smart Savings: How to Plan for Your Family’s Financial Future
Whether we like it or not, we all need money to survive. It’s the solution for many things—food, shelter, education, clothing—the list goes on. It even supports leisurely pursuits like travelling and a wide breadth of hobbies. Parents also have to take their child’s needs into account....
Ready, Set, Kindergarten: A FREE school readiness resource at your neighborhood library.
We had the opportunity to chat with Jay Hixon, Public Relations Manager for the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library about their new and exciting program focused on school readiness for children entering Kindergarten! This program is free to the public and is such a fantastic way to get your little one (3-6 year olds) ready to jump into learning.
Spring Break Camps in Huntsville and North Alabama
A spring break camp is a great way for your child to explore the world while staying right here in the Tennessee Valley! This list of awesome camps has something for everyone but we advise you hurry to register because they tend to fill up fast. 2024 Spring Break Dates:
Nominate your family favorites for an award from Rocket City Mom
Now more than ever small local businesses need your support. What better way is there to offer that support than telling a friend or neighbor how great your experience was and encouraging them to use that business? That’s what makes our annual Family Favorite Awards so special. Each year,...
Huntsville Weekend Roundup February 2-4
We love the weekend! 🧡💜 Find our top picks below or check out our full event calendar for even more family fun!. This post is updated weekly with current family-friendly events and republished on a monthly basis. Free & Cheap Family Fun. Help Gerald the Giraffe find his...
Can’t Miss Family-Friendly Events Happening in February
February is the month all about love, and we’re sure you’re going to love making these family memories together. We’ve rounded up 15 events to enjoy together this month and 14 are 100% FREE. As always, there are MANY more events on our calendar so be sure...
Huntsville Weekend Roundup January 5-7
New Year, new adventures! Find our top picks below or check out our full event calendar for even more family fun!. This post is updated weekly with current family-friendly events and republished on a monthly basis. Free & Cheap Family Fun. Pick out a good book (or 5) to curl...
# Can’t Miss Family-Friendly Events Happening in January
January may be a slower month in terms of events, but there’s still some great options! We’ve rounded up # events to enjoy together this month and 8 are 100% FREE. As always, there are MANY more events on our calendar so be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox each Thursday morning so you never miss out. No more scrolling on social media, fun is delivered directly to you.
Who wants to go to Rocket City Magic Camp this summer?
Some of the most magical memories from childhood often happen in the summer. You can guarantee those lasting memories by signing your child up for the Rocket City Magic Camp this summer. We sat down with camp director and professional magician, Steve Trash, to learn more about camp and what parents can expect. This camp was so successful last year, that they’re expanding into the gym!
A Huge Note of Gratitude From Us to You
Our RCM family is giving thanks this season for all of you who make our work possible and fun! We tip our hats to our readers and fans and hope you will always come to us if we can help make parenting easier for you! Your enjoyment and feedback on our site, app, and social media (Facebook and Instagram) are what drive us. Our staff and our writers love bringing Rocket City Mom to you, and, today and every day, we say THANK YOU! What we do would not be possible without you.
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