5 Things to do This Weekend – July 7 – 9

By Katelyn Henderson

A shorter work week means you are this much closer to the weekend! 

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

1. Soul Karnival ft. Camacho and Calliope

Date: Friday, July 7
Time: 7pm
Location: The Camp
Event Information

We have an amazing night of music planned with Soul Karnival, Camacho, and Calliope. No cover charge and Family friendly!

2. Sunset Paddle

Date: July 7 – 8
Time: 6 – 8pm
Location: Forrest Paddle Boarding
Event Information

Sunset Paddle every weekend through the summer! Friday and Saturday nights 6 – 8 pm (recommend arriving 30 mins early) at 1000 Hobbs Island Road (Ditto Landing east harbor). If you have your own board or kayak you’re welcome to join! (No need to pay or sign up!) 

3. Ms. Pat

Date: July 7 – 8
Location: Stand Up Live
Event Information

Declared by The Washington Post as “unforgiving and darkly hilarious” and The Huffington Post as “the real hero of sitcom TV,” Patricia Williams (aka Ms. Pat) is a comedian, author, radio host, podcaster, and actress. Her critically acclaimed Emmy-nominated multi-cam series The Ms. Pat Show, produced by Lee Daniels and Brian Grazer, premiered its third season in February 2023

4. Eric Michael Taylor & The Broken Strings

Date: Saturday, July 8
Time: 8pm
Location: Mars Music Hall
Event Information

Eric Michael Taylor will be live at the Mars Music Hall with The Broken Strings along with special guest Caleb Mills! Don’t miss the chance to see Eric, the Taft Tennessee Native, rock the house! 

5. Summer Slip-N-Slide

New Date: July 8 & 9
Location: Ditto Landing
Event Information

Giant Slip & Slides ($5 wristband per day), #foodtrucks #fun times! Bring your water blasters & water toys too! Saturday: 10a-4p & Sunday: 12p-4p

**All participants must sign a waiver to slide – minors under 18 must have a parents signature on waiver.**

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

Katelyn Henderson

Katelyn Henderson is the founder of We Are Huntsville and a content marketing strategist with a passion for connecting people to the places, businesses, and events that make North Alabama special. Through storytelling, digital marketing, and community partnerships, she helps local organizations grow while celebrating the region she calls home.