Huntsville Parks and Recreation

Santa Claus, free hot chocolate, live music, a coat collection drive and the holiday spirit will be front and center at “A ‘Claus’ for Celebration” in Huntsville this weekend. The inaugural event promises to warm even the Grinch-iest of hearts.

Huntsville is looking to celebrate the spooky season in a fun and engaging way. The city's Parks & Recreation Department will host a series of family-friendly Halloween events at recreation centers across the Rocket City toward the end of October.

Residents in Huntsville-Madison County can experience summer fun and literacy entertainment with their little ones at the third annual Rec and Read, which set for Monday, July 22 at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center.

Registration has opened for Huntsville Parks & Recreation's 2024 summer camps. The city says they provide children with more than just a place to spend their days through opportunities for growth, learning friendship-building and exploration of new interests.

One of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s biggest annual events is planned for Saturday, March 23. The third annual Eggstravaganza is returning to John Hunt Park. The event is a free community egg hunt for ages 12 and under.

The City of Huntsville is excited to announce its 2024 Summer Intern Program, open to applicants ages 19 or older with a high school diploma or GED. The application period runs through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.

Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites the public to the wear their finest attire and kicks for a night of dancing and celebration at the Step-N-Style Sneaker Ball. The inaugural event is Saturday, Feb. 24, from 6-9 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center.

Huntsville is working to make fitness both accessible and fun. The city’s Parks and Recreation department is holding free workouts at different locations in the Rocket City from now through December.

Registration for after-school programs opened July 10 and is quickly filling up. During these programs, children can complete their homework, enjoy a snack and participate in various arts and crafts and recreational activities. Programs begin Monday, Aug. 7.