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Win Flying Biscuit Gift Card, Easter Weekend, Dave’s Hot Chicken Open, Denim Sunday Cookout, New Northrop Grumman Building, Crawfish Festival
Forrest Webber
April 18, 2025
Huntsville, let’s head into the third week of April with good energy! This Easter week’s newsletter includes a Crawfish Festival, Dave’s Hot Chicken Opening, and a chance to win a Flying Biscuit Gift Card!
In today’s Homely Huntsville:
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Bear Brothers Cleaning 🐻
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4 Weekend Events 📅
Here are four things to do this weekend!
Crawfish Festival 🎊🎏
This lively celebration of MUD BUGS will bring the community together for a day of great food, fun, and live music. This year, the festival is proud to partner with Kids to Love, an organization dedicated to supporting the immediate needs of foster children in the area. A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to this worthy cause.
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 01:00 pm
Location: Midcity District 5901 University Drive Huntsville
Denim Sunday Cookout 🍳👖
This Easter, join a fun-filled, family reunion-style celebration honoring the legacy of Blue Jean Sunday! It’s a day to celebrate culture, community, and creativity. Enjoy delicious food from food trucks offering BBQ, fish fry, snow cones, ice cream, and more; live entertainment featuring local artists, DJs, and musicians; and plenty of kid-friendly activities including bounce houses, face painting, games, and more.
Date: April 20, 2025
Time: 02:00 to 08:00 pm
Location: The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive Huntsville
Fee: Early bird price is $20, Day-of price is $25, Kids 12 and under can enter for free
Easter Jubilee 🪺❤️
Families are invited to grab their Easter baskets and embark on a day full of fun activities, including egg hunts with tasty treats from frontier friends, gem panning at the sluice, and crafting Easter creations to take home. Visitors can also meet the barnyard animals for an extra dose of cuteness!
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Location: Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville
Sentimental Mini Quilt Workshop 🧶✨
In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their very own Sentimental Mini Quilt, using a cherished object as their inspiration. Through techniques like patchwork, applique, and binding, students will craft a one-of-a-kind piece of art that captures the essence of something meaningful to them. This is a perfect opportunity to slow down, be present, and let the soothing process of hand-stitching guide creativity.
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 11:00 am to 02:30 pm
Location: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment 2211 Seminole Dr SW Huntsville
Fee: $60
Weekend Weather ☀️
You can look at our detailed forecast here.
Saturday, April 19
Day: Expect more clouds than sunshine, with a high around 85°F. Winds will be coming from the south-southwest at 10–15 mph. Humidity will be at 54%, and the UV index will be 7/11. Sunrise is at 6:09 am, and sunset is at 7:21 pm.
Night: The sky will be cloudy with a low of 63°F. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at 5–10 mph. Humidity will be at 66%, and the UV index will be 0/11.
Sunday, April 20
Day: Overcast skies with a slight chance of rain showers. The high will reach around 85°F, with winds from the south at 10–15 mph. Humidity will be at 50%, and the UV index will be 5/11. Sunrise is at 6:08 am, and sunset is at 7:22 pm.
Night: Partly cloudy skies will develop, giving way to increasing clouds and rain showers later at night. The low will be around 65°F. Winds will be from the south at 5–10 mph, and there’s a 40% chance of rain. Humidity will be at 60%, with the UV index remaining at 0/11.
The Trade Table 🏠
Every stride tells a story on the Jacobs Ladder X—where grit meets innovation in a machine built for those who train with purpose. With four dynamic climbing angles that challenge specific muscle groups, the JLX lets you fine-tune your workout like never before. Its sleek, self-powered design fits anywhere, while the enhanced digital dashboard delivers real-time insights on pace, performance, and progress. From the handcrafted maple rungs to the rock-solid steel frame, every detail is made to move with you. Available now at The Trade Table—use code TRADE100 for $100 off and make each workout a personal summit.
Huntsville News 📝
Read the top news stories this week in Huntsville
New Huntsville facility opens for Northrop Grumman's projects
Northrop Grumman has doubled its Huntsville-area space devoted to building the brains of a next-generation air defense system to protect U.S. forces and allies worldwide.
Tariffs could affect Mazda’s plans for its Alabama factory
The company isn’t considering cutting off imports or any hasty moves at its Huntsville plant, reports citing CEO Masahiro Moro said. The automaker is also waiting to see what other companies are doing in terms of pricing. Story.
Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo coming to Tuscaloosa this fall
Special guests Berlin and John Waite will join the iconic duo for a night of classic rock performances. Ticketing and other details.
Huntsville Real Estate 🏡
Located just minutes from 5 Points and downtown Huntsville with easy access to I-565, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is brimming with potential. A bright and inviting sunroom welcomes you into a space filled with character, including original hardwood floors throughout, just waiting to be revealed. Features include a spacious carport, vinyl windows, an eat-in kitchen, a cozy gas fireplace, and a large indoor laundry area. The new roof (2023) offers peace of mind, while the fenced backyard provides an outdoor retreat.
Huntsville Housing Market
Here’s an update on Huntsville real estate
Active Listing: 1,218 homes
Changes from last week: +1.92% 🔼
Average Home Value: $272,516
Changes from last week: +1.72% 🔼
Homes for Sale Under $500K: 682
Changes from last week: +2.25% 🔼
Homes for Sale Under $900K: 933
Changes from last week: +2.64% 🔼
Huntsville Business 🏢
New businesses coming to Huntsville and other local business news
Norwood Huntsville is now open
It offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units. Full details.
How about some Backyard Indoor Playground fun?
Perfect for summer, kids can climb, slide, swing and enjoy being a kid, all indoors. Read more.
Forever Grateful now has a stand-alone location
It brings New Orleans's flavors right to the city's heart. Know more.
@HomelyHuntsville 📸
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Deal of the Week! 🌟
Flying Biscuit Cafe is opening on April 21st, bringing the brunch vibes to Huntsville! The first 50 guests (Mon–Fri) will receive a $10 gift card during opening week. Snap a story, tag the cafe, and show your server for another gift card!
📍 3806 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL
Business Spotlight 🏬
Opening today, this fiery spot brings bold, mouthwatering heat to your taste buds! Don’t miss out on the crave-worthy flavors—tag everyone who needs to know!
📍 8135 Hwy. 72, Suite C, Madison, AL 35758
Huntsville Jobs 💼
Looking for a new career opportunity in Huntsville? Check out these exciting job openings:
Company: AT&T
Location: Huntsville, AL
Pay: $14.21 - $16.41 an hour
Job type: Full-time
Company: Bear Brothers Cleaning
Location: Huntsville
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Job type: Contract, Choose your hours
Company: Alabama A&M University
Location: Normal, AL
Pay: $30,000 a year
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
Huntsville Havoc 🏒
The Huntsville Havoc faced a heartbreaking loss to the Evansville Thunderbolts in a dramatic 4-3 defeat at the Huntsville Ice Sports Center on Saturday night, marking the end of their playoff series with a 2-1 loss. Despite an early lead, the Havoc couldn’t hold on, and their bid for a spot in the SPHL Final Four was dashed.
Thank you for following our coverage this season! We appreciate your support as we cheer on the Huntsville Havoc. While the playoff journey has ended, we’re excited for next season and look forward to bringing you more action and updates. Stay tuned!
Trash Pandas 🐼
The Rocket City Trash Pandas are off to a season start with three wins and five losses. The team is working hard to build momentum and continue improving their performance on the field.
vs. Knoxville
04/11 L 0-4
04/11 W 7-6
04/12 L 1-5
04/13 L 1-2
at Montogomery
04/15 L 1-3
04/16 L 1-2
04/17 W 7-5
Upcoming Game
at Montgomery 04/18-04/20
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.
Swan Lake 🩰🎼
Back by popular demand following Huntsville Ballet Company's enthralling performance of Acts II and IV last season, this season's encore performance expands the story of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece to its full and heartbreaking tale of true love, trickery, and technical mastery with the addition of Act III with its famous Black Swan Pas de Deux—32 fouettés in one of the most technically difficult variations for a ballerina and some of the most riveting dancing in the entire ballet.
Date: April 18-20, 2025
Time: 02:00 pm
Location: Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street Southwest Huntsville
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