5 Things to do This Weekend – April 7 – 9

By Katelyn Henderson

Baseball, tattoos, Easter egg hunt, and more on this awesome weekend!

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL – April 7 – 9

1. Trash Pandas Opening Weekend

Date: April 6 – 8
Time: 5 – 7pm
Location: Toyota Field
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Cheer on the Rocket City Trash Pandas opening weekend April 6-8!
Enjoy happy hour from 5pm-7pm on April 6th followed by Opening Night fireworks presented by Booz Allen Hamilton! First 5,000 fans will also receive a 2023 Trash Pandas Magnet Schedule courtesy of Lexus of Huntsville. Friday and Saturday games will end with postgame fireworks! Tickets start at $8!

2. The 7th Annual Space City Tattoo Expo

Date: April 7 – 9
Location: VBC – North Hall
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Huntsville’s Space City Tattoo Expo returns for its 7th installment this upcoming Easter weekend 2023! Taking place in Lovely Downtown Huntsville at the Von Braun Centers exclusive North Hall, SCTE-23 features Premiere Tattooers from the world over, Live Musical Performances, Tattoo Contests, Vendors, Tattoo Supplies, professional seminars, Networking, Food & Spirits, and Much Much More! 

3. Merrimack Market At University Pickers

Dates: Saturday, April 8
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: University Pickers
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We are so excited to bring this Market to the Merrimack District. The market will host vendors selling produce, art, handmade items, vintage, antiques and estate sales.

4. Adult Easter Egg Hunt

Date: Saturday, April 8
Time: 4pm
Location: The Camp
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HOW EGG-CITING! Plese join us for our 3rd Annual ADULT Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th! Bring your own basket or bag… Food specials, Drink specials, LIVE Music, AND MORE! Bring all your friends and your whole family!

5. Blind The Sky

Date: Saturday, April 8
Time: 7 – 10pm
Location: Stovehouse
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Blind The Sky is a two-piece rock band that includes guitar, bass, & vocals. In addition, they use a drum pedal to trigger the drums, and both musicians run their instruments through synth pedals to create a full band experience! Don’t miss Blind The Sky LIVE at Stovehouse! This is a free event, and all ages are welcome!

Bonus Event – Anthony Hamilton with Leela James

Date: Saturday, April 8
Time: 8 – 11pm
Location: The Orion Amphitheater
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Before getting his Grammy and churning out hits like “Charlene” and “Can’t Let Go,” Anthony Hamilton started singing from a young age and got his start in the church choir. Hamilton was born on January 28th, 1971, and is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina — a core influence of his Southern neo-soul musical style.

For even more stuff to do, check out our Events Calendar!

Katelyn Henderson

Katelyn Henderson has called Huntsville home for over 14 years and is the proud owner of We Are Huntsville. She's passionate about spotlighting local businesses, uncovering hidden gems, and keeping locals in the know about everything happening around town. Whether it's a new restaurant, a can't-miss event, or a Huntsville secret worth sharing - Katelyn's on it. Have something cool happening? Send her a note at katelyn@wearehuntsville.com!