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Spring Markets, Babypalooza Baby Expo, Downtown Huntsville YMCA relocation, new businesses in the city, pOpshelf on Airport Road to close, Trash Pandas Game Night, Deal of the Week
Forrest Webber
April 04, 2025
Let’s kick off April right, Huntsville! This week’s edition is packed with spring events for the family, local business buzz, and headlines you’ll want to know. Scroll through to stay in the loop and start the month strong!
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Bear Brothers Cleaning 🐻
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4 Weekend Events 📅
Here are four things to do this weekend!
Spring Markets 🌾🛍
Celebrate spring in Huntsville with two vibrant markets full of local flavor and fun! Kick off the season at The Providence Market’s opening day with fresh produce, handmade crafts, live music, and farm animals—then head downtown as Constitution Hall Park transforms into a charming Spring Market with artisan stalls, oversized games, twinkling lights, and a magical atmosphere perfect for a spring night out.
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: Providence Market (09:00 am to 02:00 pm); Spring Market (03:00 pm to 08:00 pm)
Locations: The Providence Market 1 Town Center Dr NW Huntsville and Alabama Constitution Hall Park in Downtown Huntsville 109 Gates Avenue Huntsville
Babypalooza Baby Expo 👼🏻🍼
The free Huntsville Babypalooza Baby Expo offers expert parenting tips, baby gear demos, and local resources to support new and expectant moms. It's a must-attend event with giveaways, hands-on experiences, and community connections. Be sure to let the moms in your life know!
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Location: Von Braun Center North Hall 700 Monroe St SW Huntsville
Register: https://babypalooza.com/huntsville-babypalooza-baby-expo/
Spring Farm Day 🌱🏕
Experience springtime on the farm at Burritt on the Mountain with barnyard animals, sheep shearing, blacksmithing, and hands-on historic fun. From butter churning to live music and kid-friendly trail activities, it’s a day full of old-fashioned adventure!
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Location: Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville
Earth Month Kickoff Cleanup 🌎🧹
Start Earth Month strong by volunteering for a community cleanup in District 1! All supplies are provided, and everyone’s welcome to help make a difference.
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 09:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Dr. Richard Showers Recreation Center 4600 Blue Spring Road Huntsville
Weekend Weather ☀️
You can look at our detailed forecast here.
Saturday, April 5
Day: Partly cloudy early, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. The high is near 85°F. Winds from the south at 10–20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Humidity at 61%. UV Index 8/11. Sunrise is at 6:27 am; sunset is at 7:10 pm.
Night: Scattered thunderstorms during the evening, becoming more widespread overnight. Heavy downpours are possible with a risk of severe storms. The low is around 63°F. Winds south at 10–20 mph. The chance of rain is 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rainfall expected. Humidity at 76%. UV Index 0/11.
Sunday, April 6
Day: Thunderstorms likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with light rain lingering into the afternoon. High around 67°F. Winds shift from SSW to WNW at 10–15 mph. The chance of rain is 100%. Humidity at 85%. UV Index 3/11. Sunrise is at 6:26 am; sunset is at 7:11 pm.
Night: Cloudy skies overnight. The low dips to around 48°F. Winds from the NNW at 5–10 mph. Humidity at 78%. UV Index 0/11.
Fireplace Distributor 🔥
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Huntsville News 📝
Read the top news stories this week in Huntsville
Downtown Huntsville YMCA to relocate this year
The Downtown Huntsville YMCA has announced it will vacate its current location, following notification from Huntsville Utilities regarding their growing space needs.
Huntsville allocates $300,000 to support the homeless
Huntsville-area organizations that support the homeless will receive funding to aid their efforts. List here.
JuneFest returns to Huntsville
The annual event has become a local favorite, drawing crowds from across the region for a day of entertainment and fun.
Huntsville Real Estate 🏡
This fully rehabbed, move-in-ready brick home blends classic charm with modern updates and is listed at $209,900. Located at 3035 Love Ave NW in Huntsville, this home features a new roof, HVAC, water heater, stainless steel appliances, lighting, and fresh paint. Inside, refinished hardwood floors flow through the main spaces, while the spacious owner’s suite offers fresh carpet, a wood-floor walk-in closet, and a private en suite bath. Tucked away at the end of the street, the property offers extra privacy and a fenced backyard—perfect for quiet mornings or outdoor gatherings.
Huntsville Housing Market
Here’s an update on Huntsville real estate
Active Listing: 1,153 homes
Changes from last week: -1.5% 🔽
Average Home Value: $267,902
Changes from last week: None 🟰
Homes for Sale Under $500K: 650
Changes from last week: -1.2% 🔽
Homes for Sale Under $900K: 872
Changes from last week: -1.1% 🔽
Huntsville Business 🏢
New businesses coming to Huntsville and other local business news
Shipley Do-Nuts to launch first North Alabama location in Huntsville
Almost two years after announcing they were looking for locations in North Alabama, Shipley Do-Nuts has found their new home in Rocket City.
pOpshelf on Airport Road to close
The decision is part of a broader optimization review conducted during the first quarter of 2025. They had a 70% off sale yesterday. Full story.
Huntsville becomes home to Alabama’s largest Starbucks café
The location opened its doors last week, though the hotel it is based in is still a few months away from completion.
Altitude Huntsville reopens with new attractions and events
Altitude Trampoline Park is bouncing back bigger and better than ever with the grand reopening of its Huntsville location.
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Deal of the Week! 🌟
Hair Queen Beauty’s Moving Sale is still going strong with 80%–85% OFF at STORE 2! 🎀
Swing by to grab unbeatable deals on wigs, bundles, braiding hair, vanities, stylist tools, and more. This promo won’t last long—shop fast, stock up, and save big! ⏳💖
📍2211 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Business Spotlight 🏬
Get a true taste of the island at Cuyah Cuyah Jamaican Restaurant, where bold flavors and authentic dishes bring the Caribbean to North Alabama. From tender oxtails to jerk chicken and rich curry goat, every bite delivers that natural island vibe—zeen!
📍 22923 US Hwy 72 Ste D, Athens, AL 35613
Huntsville Jobs 💼
Looking for a new career opportunity in Huntsville? Check out these exciting job openings:
Company: Camp Bow Wow Hoboken
Location: Huntsville, AL
Pay: $25 - $40 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: Parlor Doughnuts Huntsville
Location: Huntsville, AL
Pay: $11 - $14 an hour
Job type: Part-time, Full-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 🏒
With a win against Evansville, Huntsville Havoc moved to 34-20-0. The team will play against Macon today at 7:00 p.m. EDT at Macon Centreplex.
vs. Evansville
Havoc pulled away in the third period to defeat the Evansville Thunderbolts. Despite Evansville tying the game early in the final frame, Huntsville responded with three unanswered goals—including two empty-netters—to secure the win.
Upcoming Games
04/04 at Macon
04/05 at Macon
Trash Pandas Opening Weekend ⚾
Baseball season is back, and the Rocket City Trash Pandas are opening their 2025–26 campaign with a three-game homestand against the Chattanooga Lookouts. Enjoy an entire weekend of giveaways, fireworks, and family fun:
Friday, April 4 at 6:35 PM – Opening Night Fireworks + Magnet Schedule Giveaway (first 3,000 fans)
Saturday, April 5 at 6:35 PM – Fireworks + License Plate Frame Giveaway (first 1,000 adults)
Sunday, April 6 at 2:35 PM – Fleece Blanket Giveaway (first 1,500 adults) + Kids Run the Bases
Catch all the action and celebrate Opening Weekend with the Trash Pandas at Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, AL
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.
Rocket City Night of Rock N' Roll 🎸🎤
Get ready to rock at the Rocket City Night of Rock N' Roll! Enjoy an electric evening of live music, good vibes, and nonstop energy!
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 07:00 pm
Location: Von Braun Center Mars Music Hall 700 Monroe Street Huntsville
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