Good morning, Huntsville.

Huntsville Parks & Recreation is hosting the free Color Jam Family Run & Walk on Saturday, July 11, from 9-11 a.m. at John Hunt Park—participants will enjoy colored powders, music, giveaways and a rinse-off station provided by Huntsville Fire & Rescue.

Residents along Mahogany Row Southeast experienced a more than two-week mail delay that left many waiting on important benefits and health-care documents.

Titomic USA celebrated one year in Huntsville at its 59,000 sqft facility on Alabama Highway 20 and reported strong growth in cold spray 3D manufacturing.

The company expanded partnerships in defense, aerospace, and energy and will continue driving innovation in its second year.

Three new restaurants opened at Huntsville International Airport on Tuesday, June 9 after a complete food and beverage renovation; the additions include Everbowl with health-driven bowls and smoothies, Rocket City Express serving American fare for all meals, and Rocket City Bar & Grill offering salads, burgers, and live music.

Nearly 300 members of the Sons of American Revolution are restoring Betts Gray Cemetery in Madison.

They have cleared overgrown paths, identified graves of Revolutionary War soldiers including William Gray and his wife, and plan a fall ceremony while continuing research for two more soldiers.

Drake State and Huntsville Utilities completed an Underground Utilities Course at the Outdoor Classroom where students received hands-on instruction and earned certification in underground water and gas operations to help fill local skills gaps.

UAH’s College of Nursing received a $3 million pledge from Bryant Bank that funds a $100,000 annual scholarship for Alabama freshmen declaring nursing, a boost to the Dean’s Scholars Program that helps students build careers & serve the community.

Northrop Grumman’s Huntsville office secured a $31 million deal on June 10 to maintain Poland’s missile defense system through 2029.

Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal oversees work on the WISLA Integrated Air + Missile Defense Battle Command System.

Huntsville approved a contract with Rogers Group to build a 450-space parking lot at Ditto Landing Event Center on the Tennessee River.

The project also includes relocating 450 feet of greenway and adding lighting, irrigation and landscaping along Hobbs Island Road, with construction finishing later this year.

Bray Hubbard, a standout safety for Alabama, led the defense in 2025 with eight pass breakups, four interceptions, and a key forced fumble in the Iron Bowl.

He returns this season as a top candidate for captain under coach Kane Wommack.

Postcards to Space with Blue Origin

2-3 p.m. — Brain Space — Tickets required — Create and send postcards to space, then collaborate on a mission patch while boosting teamwork skills.

Disney’s Descendants: The Musical

1-2 p.m. — Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy — $24/adult, $18/child — Experience the magic and mischief of fairy-tale royalty in this vibrant musical adventure.

New Comedy Showcase

7-10 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with emerging comedians showcasing their original material.

Live Performance by Big Bo

7 p.m.-1 a.m. — Entice Bar and Grille — Refunds available up to 4 days before event — Enjoy Southern soul and trail ride music featuring Big Bo and opening act Gh Banks.

Summer Solstice Concert

Evening — Huntsville Botanical Garden — Cost TBD — Celebrate the start of summer with an evening of music amidst nature.

In Conversation with John Delony

5:30 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets starting at $29.51 — Experience the hilarious mix of therapy and comedy with podcaster John Delony.

Bay Simpson Concert

Concert — Evening — Mars Music Hall — Free admission — Experience the soulful sounds of Bay Simpson and The Alabama Heathens.

PokeKon Fest

10 AM – 5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville — Admission $20, kids under 11 free — Celebrate all things Pokémon at this exciting convention.

Buena Vibra Fest 2026

8 PM — Hops N Guac — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant Latino culture at the Buena Vibra Festival in Huntsville.

MidCity Independence Day Celebration

6-11 p.m. — Apollo Park — Free entry — Celebrate the Fourth of July with local music, a patriotic glow party, and the biggest fireworks show in North Alabama.