5 Things to do This Weekend – August 26-28

By Amy Jones

There’s a whole lot of summer goodness packed into this weekend!

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL – August 26 – 28

1. National Dog Day Extravaganza!

Date: Friday, August 26
Time: 3 – 8 pm
Location: Salty Nut Brewery
Event Information

Join Rocket City Rescue for a Paw-ty, hosting adoptable dogs, vendors with treats and services, a selfie station for pups and their people, and Robby Eichman will play some tunes! Free and all ages! Dogs must remain on a leash.

2. Midsummer Market

Date: Saturday, August 27
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Hubert Farms
Event Information

50+ vendors, along with you-pick Sunflowers, live music, food trucks, face painting. $5 admission, additional cost for sunflowers.  

3. Summer Soul Music Fest

Date: Saturday, August 27
Time: 2 – 9 pm
Location: Sportsman Park in Harvest
Event Information

Summer Soul Music Fest at Sportsman Park featuring Big Robb, J Morris Group, KO, & Adrian Badger. Tickets starting at $35

4. Summer Night Symphony: The Fourth Wall

Dates: Saturday, August 27
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Cooper House
Event Information

An evening of art songs by African-American composers features the remarkable voices of soprano Tiffany Bostic-Brown and baritone Terrance Brown accompanied by Gregory Vajda and the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. 

5. Sidetracks Farewell Tour

Dates: Sunday, August 28
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Mad Malts Brewing
Event Information

As most of you have seen by now, our beloved Sidetracks has closed. So come out to Mad Malts and have one last party to celebrate everything that was, Sidetracks Music Hall. There will be live music from 3-9, guest bartenders, CHUM 7 release, Meredith’s spaghetti made by Chris Meadows, good vibes and great memories!

BONUS EVENT:  The #1 City in America Celebration

Dates: THURSDAY, August 25
Time: 5 – 10 pm
Location: Downtown Huntsville
Event Information

US News has named Huntsville the #1 city to live in and that’s cause for a celebration! Be sure to join us downtown for live music, LED light experience, outdoor games, free downtown tours, food, local artisans and more on North Side Square.

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

5 Things to do This Weekend – August 26-28

Amy Jones

Amy Jones has been a marketing professional in Huntsville for 20 years, with experience in all aspects of marketing, pr, media relations, event management, digital content, and design. Amy is the proud and busy momma of two boys, who keep things loud and fun. For fun she skateboards, rides her scooter, and kayaks (though sadly not at the same time!).