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🏠 43rd Annual Panoply Arts Festival
Huntsville Beltline Project, Mo'Bay Beignet Co Opening, Home Sales Rebound, Peter Pan Musical, Huntsville Comic Expo, Pick & Grow.
Forrest Webber
April 25, 2025
Huntsville, let’s wrap up April with excitement and a bang! This week’s newsletter is packed with exciting events happening around town, including the Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo. Plus, we’ve got local news, job opportunities, and the much-awaited Deal of the Week!
In today’s Homely Huntsville:
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4 Weekend Events 📅
Here are four things to do this weekend!
Panoply Arts Festival 🎨🎶
Celebrate creativity at the Southeast’s premier arts weekend! Presented by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, Panoply Arts Festival brings Huntsville to life with 100+ visual artists, live local music, delicious food trucks, kid-friendly STEAM activities, community art, and more. Join Arts Huntsville for a fun-filled weekend of art, music, and inspiration for all ages!
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Time: 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location: Big Spring Park 200 Church Street SW, Huntsville
Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo 🦸♂️🎮🧙♀️
Alabama’s biggest celebration of all things geek returns for its 10th year! The Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo is a family-run, fan-powered, 3-day event packed with 70+ celebrity guests, 200+ vendors, cosplay contests, panels, gaming, and more — right in the heart of downtown Huntsville.
Committed to giving back, the Expo supports Kids to Love and hosts an on-site LifeSouth blood drive. Join the fun and celebrate everything from comics to cosplay!
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Von Braun Center South Hall 700 Monroe Street Southwest Huntsville
More info and ticketing: hsvexpo.com
Bluey’s Backyard Wackadoo 🐾🎉
EarlyWorks Children’s Museum invites families to a weekend full of Bluey-themed fun! Guests can enjoy backyard-style games, creative crafts, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, fun photo ops, music, and more — all inspired by the beloved Blue Heeler. It’s a wackadoo adventure perfect for kids and parents alike! 💙
Date: April 26-27, 2025
Time: 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
Location: Huntsville EarlyWorks Children's Museum 404 Madison Street
Pick & Grow: Dig In, Swap, & Learn 🌿🌱
Plant lovers, gardeners, and green thumbs are invited to Pick & Grow: Dig In, Swap, & Learn—a free, one-day event packed with plant swapping, hands-on workshops, and gardening inspiration.
Guests can bring plants, seedlings, or cuttings to trade, explore tips from Master Gardeners, and join expert-led sessions on landscaping, flowers, and vegetable gardening. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, it's the perfect day to dig in, swap, and grow!
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
Location: University Pickers 3405 Triana Boulevard Southwest Huntsville
Weekend Weather ☀️
You can look at our detailed forecast here.
Saturday, April 26
Day: Cloudy skies in the morning will give way to intervals of sunshine later in the day. Expect a high near 81°F with winds coming from the north-northwest at 5–10 mph. Humidity will be around 73%, and the UV index will reach 8/11. Sunrise is at 6:01 am, and sunset is at 7:27 pm.
Night: Mostly clear skies are expected overnight, with a low near 58°F. Winds will be light and variable. Humidity will rise to 81%, and the UV index will drop to 0/11.
Sunday, April 27
Day: Skies will be mostly cloudy throughout the day. The high will be near 79°F with light and variable winds. Humidity will be around 63%, and the UV index will be 6/11. Sunrise is at 5:59 am, and sunset is at 7:28 pm.
Night: Expect a few passing clouds during the night, with a low of 61°F. Winds will remain light and variable. Humidity will be at 72%, with the UV index holding steady at 0/11.
The Trade Table 🏠
Who says your kitchen has to have walls? The KoKoMo Grills Poly 7'6" BBQ Island transforms your backyard into an open-air hub of flavor, fun, and laid-back luxury. With a powerhouse 4-burner KoKoMo Classic Grill, built-in outdoor fridge, shaded 9' umbrella, and bar-style seating, it’s made for everything from quiet weekday dinners to all-out weekend cookouts. Built with galvanized steel and a sleek design, it’s as sturdy as it is striking. Only at The Trade Table—use code TRADE100 to save $100 and turn your yard into the most delicious destination in town.
Huntsville News 📝
Read the top news stories this week in Huntsville
Huntsville Beltline, a transformative project for the future
It's not a brand-new concept, but it's one Huntsville planners are eager to bring to life locally. Know more here.
Federal research funding at UAH exceeds $154.5M in FY 2024
Four programs at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) rank among the top 10 federally funded programs in the United States. Full story.
Huntsville area home sales rebound in March
Concerns about possible federal job cuts may have contributed to a slower housing market in the Huntsville area this February. However, data from ValleyMLS signals renewed activity and buyer confidence. Full details.
Huntsville Real Estate 🏡
Fully remodeled corner unit priced at $279,999 in the Grissom School District featuring three levels of living, a gourmet kitchen, formal dining, and a spacious family room with fireplace. Includes an isolated master suite, loft bonus room, updated baths with custom showers, new flooring, fresh paint, and new fixtures throughout. The rear-entry 2-car garage provides extra space for a workshop.
Huntsville Housing Market
Here’s an update on Huntsville real estate
Active Listing: 1,234 homes
Changes from last week: +1.31% 🔼
Average Home Value: $272,516
Changes from last week: None 🟰
Homes for Sale Under $500K: 687
Changes from last week: +0.73% 🔼
Homes for Sale Under $900K: 942
Changes from last week: +0.96% 🔼
Huntsville Business 🏢
New businesses coming to Huntsville and other local business news
Sports Bar-Ber 2 will open soon
The grand opening will give guests the chance to meet the fantastic team from both locations. Details.
BooNailzz relocates to a new address
The new location marks an exciting step for the business, which continues to offer a wide range of services. More.
Mo'Bay Beignet Co. set to launch in Huntsville
Known for its fresh, made-from-scratch beignets, specialty coffees, milkshakes, and classic burgers, the new venue promises to bring a unique dining experience to the area.
@HomelyHuntsville 📸
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Deal of the Week! 🌟
Jeff & Arlene's Discount Store just dropped a fresh shipment of hair accessories—brand new, tested, and all about 50% off retail! ✨ Stock up while they last!
📍 3450 Jordan Ln NW, Suite E, Huntsville, AL 35806
Business Spotlight 🏬
Gold Sprint ☕🍴
Located in the heart of Huntsville, Gold Sprint is a go-to spot for great coffee and delicious bites. Whether you're in the mood for a quick pick-me-up or a tasty meal, this local favorite is ready to satisfy your cravings!
📍 2515 9th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Huntsville Jobs 💼
Looking for a new career opportunity in Huntsville? Check out these exciting job openings:
Company: Pivot to Your Next Academy
Location: Huntsville, AL
Pay: $15 - $20 an hour
Job type: Part-time
Company: Bear Brothers Cleaning
Location: Huntsville
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Job type: Contract, Choose your hours
Company: Valerie Brown Law LLC
Location: Huntsville, AL
Pay: $12.95 - $17.00 an hour
Job type: Part-time
Plastic Fusion Fabricators 👷♂️
Plastic Fusion is a proven leader in sustainable environmental containment and has installed liners and covers across North America for more than 40 years. PFF is at the forefront of the bioenergy revolution and understands complex biogas projects. A pioneer in anaerobic digester lagoon design and installation, PFF has successfully installed biogas collection systems (including a proprietary ballast system) for municipalities, large industrial plants, and in agricultural settings.
Huntsville Sports 🏈
Recent developments in Huntsville sports and what to anticipate
Trash Pandas 🐼
The Rocket City Trash Pandas are currently standing at 5-11, with a .313 win percentage.
vs. Montgomery
04/18 L 12-13
04/19 L 4-7
04/20 L 4-5
vs. Birmingham
04/22 L 1-7
04/23 W 5-1
Upcoming Game
vs. Birmingham 04/25-04/27
Huntsville City FC ⚽️
With the win against Chicago, the team moved to 2-2-1. The Boys in Blue will next face Inter Miami II on Sunday, April 27, at 6 p.m. CT at Wicks Family Field.
vs. Chicago
Huntsville City FC rolled to a 5-0 win over Chicago Fire II at Wicks Family Field. Ethan O’Brien opened the scoring with a penalty before Kevin Carmichael netted a brace to earn Man of the Match. Gunnar Studenhofft and Adem Sipic added goals, with Sipic scoring in stoppage time. Ammar Delic made his pro debut and secured Huntsville’s first clean sheet of the season. Assists came from Bryan Acosta, Alan Carleton, Zach Barrett, and Malik Henry-Scott.
Upcoming Games
04/27 vs. Inter Miami II
05/03 vs. Atlanta
05/10 @ Carolina ON
Huntsville Music 🎵
Wondering what music awaits you in Huntsville this weekend? See the featured options below, or explore more events on the Huntsville Music Calendar.
Peter Pan ✨🧚♂️
The beloved, high-flying musical returns in a fresh new adaptation by acclaimed playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price with choreography by Lorin Latarro. Audiences will journey with Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children to Neverland in a magical adventure filled with mischief, wonder, and timeless songs like “I’m Flying,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” and “Neverland.”
Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 07:30 pm
Location: Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street Southwest Huntsville
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