The Purdy Butterfly House at the Huntsville Botanical Garden is a must-see in May through September! Peak Butterfly Season is the best time of year to visit the fluttering butterflies in the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. This immersive habitat is home to over 1,000 brightly-colored native butterflies, as well as turtles, fish, and frogs. Come meet our winged friends while enjoying a stroll among the waterfalls, ponds, streams, and lush vegetation.

Best selections available before noon, so arrive early! The mission of the Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market is to enhance sustainability of our region’s farms by providing a venue for the exchange of quality locally grown goods while creating a vibrant community- gathering place. Visit to purchase locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and handmade crafts.

Fall storytimes & programs are in full swing at your local library!

Open Gyms are a great way for athletes of all ages to get extra time in the gym facilities, working on a specific skill or just meeting their friends for some FUN!

Open Gyms are a great way for athletes of all ages to get extra time in the gym facilities, working on a specific skill or just meeting their friends for some FUN!

@ – Enjoy the Garden with your four-legged friend! Every Monday night from 5:00 p.m. to close, dogs are welcome in the Garden. Bring your canine companion along to explore

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@ – Enjoy the Garden with your four-legged friend! Every Monday night from 5:00 p.m. to close, dogs are welcome in the Garden. Bring your canine companion along to explore our

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Stake your claim on all the fun at Burritt on the Mountain! Hunt for treasure at this exciting, interactive adventure that comes to life on March 12. Experience the Alabama Gold Rush of 1829 as you shop in the General Store for provisions, build a cabin out of child-size faux logs, pan for gold in the sluice, get hands-on experience with daily chores, and much, much more. Clues are given along the way so you can find “gold nuggets” along with tons of fun. This adventure, geared for children ages 3 to 11, will provide hours of family fun and learning while presenting the rough and tumble life of a prospector and the early history of Alabama.

The Purdy Butterfly House at the Huntsville Botanical Garden is a must-see in May through September! Peak Butterfly Season is the best time of year to visit the fluttering butterflies in the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. This immersive habitat is home to over 1,000 brightly-colored native butterflies, as well as turtles, fish, and frogs. Come meet our winged friends while enjoying a stroll among the waterfalls, ponds, streams, and lush vegetation.

Athens Saturday Market’s mission is to support local agriculture and increase economic opportunities for farmers, small businesses, and artisans; to educate and provide access to healthy local foods; and to build a vibrant gathering place for Athens residents and visitors. Athens Saturday Market is a state-certified farmers market where you can enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, music, art, and crafts.

The Ayers has supplied the residents of Huntsville with farm-fresh produce for over 40 years. Open daily, some produce is even picked on the very day of its sale. In addition to fruits & veggies, they carry a full line of canned fruits and jellies, custom fruit baskets (they deliver to Huntsville Hospital!), homemade pies, eggs, plants, and more.

Open Gyms are a great way for athletes of all ages to get extra time in the gym facilities, working on a specific skill or just meeting their friends for some FUN!

Open Gyms are a great way for athletes of all ages to get extra time in the gym facilities, working on a specific skill or just meeting their friends for some FUN!

Open Gyms are a great way for athletes of all ages to get extra time in the gym facilities, working on a specific skill or just meeting their friends for some FUN!

The Tuesday Farmers Market in Meridianville is an open-air weekly community gathering featuring local farmers, producers, and artisans as well as occasional live music and entertainment

Stake your claim on all the fun at Burritt on the Mountain! Hunt for treasure at this exciting, interactive adventure that comes to life on March 12. Experience the Alabama Gold Rush of 1829 as you shop in the General Store for provisions, build a cabin out of child-size faux logs, pan for gold in the sluice, get hands-on experience with daily chores, and much, much more. Clues are given along the way so you can find “gold nuggets” along with tons of fun. This adventure, geared for children ages 3 to 11, will provide hours of family fun and learning while presenting the rough and tumble life of a prospector and the early history of Alabama.

The Purdy Butterfly House at the Huntsville Botanical Garden is a must-see in May through September! Peak Butterfly Season is the best time of year to visit the fluttering butterflies in the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. This immersive habitat is home to over 1,000 brightly-colored native butterflies, as well as turtles, fish, and frogs. Come meet our winged friends while enjoying a stroll among the waterfalls, ponds, streams, and lush vegetation.

Best selections available before noon, so arrive early! The mission of the Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market is to enhance sustainability of our region’s farms by providing a venue for the exchange of quality locally grown goods while creating a vibrant community- gathering place. Visit to purchase locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and handmade crafts.

The Madison County Farmer’s Market is one of the oldest institutions still in business. With commercial vendors at each and selling a variety of produce, the middle portion is set aside for produce farmers to sell their fresh fruits and vegetables.