April Events in the Tennessee Valley
This month is bringing fun spring events with those April showers! Check out our list to see what’s happening in the Tennessee Valley!
Panoply Arts Festival
April 26 – 28 | Times vary
Big Spring Park
Make plans to join Arts Huntsville in celebrating Panoply Arts Festival in downtown Huntsville’s Big Spring Park April 26 – 28, 2024 where we will welcome more than 100 visual artists from various mediums in the fan-favorite Art Marketplace, two musical performance stages featuring 30+ musical acts by local bands and musicians, a variety of culinary artisan food trucks, kid-friendly interactives and STEAM activities, community art projects, and so much more!
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Crawfish Festival
April 20 | 12 pm
MidCity District is hosting the Fourth Annual Crawfish Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2024 with over 10,000 lbs of crawfish, live musical performances, kids play area, local vendors, food trucks, and dining and shopping across the District. Please visit website for more information.
- April 20, 2024
- Location: 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, AL
- Time: 12:00 PM
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Murder at the Speakeasy
Immerse yourself in a thrilling murder mystery experience set in the jazz age at The Blue Melody. Step into the world of Felix Fontano, the enigmatic owner of The Blue Melody and son of a notorious crime boss and bootlegger, as he invites a select group of friends to a private party that takes a dark turn. Join forces with fellow audience members to unravel the mystery and discover the culprit. Some lucky attendees will even have the chance to participate alongside the actors as staff members and entertainers of The Blue Melody. Dress to impress in your finest 1920’s attire and prepare for a night of intrigue and suspense.
Seating arrangements will accommodate groups of 4 to 6, with smaller groups seated together and larger groups at separate tables. For inquiries, seating requests, or dietary accommodations, please contact 888-698-2602. By purchasing a ticket, you consent to having your likeness captured on film and distributed by The Blue Melody LLC. Please note that tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Experience “Murder at the Speakeasy” at Speakeasy at Straight to Ale in Huntsville on April 20, 2024, for $60.
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Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo
SHOWTIME(S)
Friday, April 12, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ABOUT
The 2024 Expo (Year 9) is a family-friendly 3-day event in the heart of beautiful downtown Huntsville celebrating ALL things Comic & Pop Culture! The show will include Cosplay Contests, Gaming Rooms, Discussion Panels, a Charity Auction, Special Celebrity Guests, 100+ Vendors, Artists/Authors Alley and much more!
Alongside our team of awesome volunteers, we are a local, family run operation. We live and work in Huntsville and are fans ourselves! Since the start of the Expo it has always been very important for us to give back to our community. Since 2021 the Expo has featured an on-site community blood drive with LifeSouth. Also, as in all years past, a portion of all Expo proceeds benefit “Kids to Love” (a North Alabama charity meeting the needs of local foster children).
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Spring Farm Day
April 13 | 10 am – 4 pm
Join us for a taste of springtime on the farm. Visit our barnyard animals, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800’s. Visitors will be fascinated by the sheep-shearing and blacksmithing demonstrations. Come observe wool being spun into yarn, milk our faux cow – Boxy, see our sheep be sheared, and play with old-fashioned toys. You will leave with a new appreciation for modern conveniences after trying historic tasks such as rug beating, butter churning, and mattress stuffing! Listen to musicians throughout the park play traditional instruments and music enjoyed during our Alabama beginnings. Families also can experience our Blast in the Past activities and scavenger hunt in the park, visit the mansion, or hike the trail.
Regular Burritt admissions rates apply, and this event is free to Burritt Members.
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Huntsville Downtown Vintage Market
April 13 | 11 am – 5 pm
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Pup Palooza at the Orion
April 14 | 1 – 5 pm
Orion Amphitheater
This event occurs in partnership with the Greater Huntsville Humane Society.
There will be live local music, a puppy costume contest, vendors and more.
- Where: 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
- When: April 14, 1PM + 5PM
- More info
