Good morning, Huntsville.

Families enjoyed outdoor activities at the Huntsville Botanical Garden Field Day on Father’s Day.

The event held yesterday gave dads and their families a chance to connect—enjoying games and outdoor play together.

An Alabama family filed a federal lawsuit on June 9 claiming that delays in processing U visa applications have violated their rights and caused constant stress— they argue the nearly six-year wait is too long for a program meant to protect crime victims.

The suit names top officials at USCIS and the Department of Homeland Security and seeks either a final decision or placement on a waiting list.

City Council approved a $121,000 contract with Croy Engineering to design a parking lot next to the Front Row development on Holmes Avenue and Monroe Street.

The lot will control 340+60 public parking spaces to support downtown events such as those at the Von Braun Center.

Council Member Michelle Watkins, the first Black woman elected to the Council, shared a handwritten racist letter she received on Friday that used a racial slur; Mayor Tommy Battle condemned the hate and said the city denounces such attacks—insisting everyone deserves dignity and respect.

Dave and Buster's hosted its 2nd annual Dad Games tournament where family teams played arcade games for prizes + a year of free gaming.

The Father's Day event brought local dads + their families together in a friendly contest.

Firefly Garden Hike

6:45-8:00 p.m. — Huntsville Botanical Garden — $15-20 per person — Explore the magical world of fireflies and learn how to attract them to your own garden.

Phusion Comedy Open Mic

8-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of laughter with local comedians hosted by Huntsville's own Alex Zee.

Biergarten at U.S. Space & Rocket Center

5-7:30 p.m. — U.S. Space & Rocket Center — Free entry — Enjoy delicious pretzels and live music beneath the Saturn V during the popular weekly Biergarten event.

Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Chattanooga Lookouts

1-4 p.m. — Toyota Field — Admission Charged — Witness a thrilling baseball matchup between local favorites Trash Pandas and the Lookouts.

Cookie Crusher 5K

9 AM – 1 PM — Back Forty Beer Company Huntsville — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a fun race while supporting a magical cause.

Run with Kenyans: Kalenjin Heritage 5K and Family Fun Walk

12:30-3:30 p.m. — 2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL — Registration required — Celebrate health and wellness through a fun community-run event showcasing diverse cultures.

Level Up STEAM Camp: Coding Level I

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — DiVRgence — Registration required — Kickstart your coding adventure with fun games and hands-on projects designed for young beginners.

PMP Certification Classroom Training

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Huntsville, Cummings Research Park — $1599 — Boost your project management career with instructor-led PMP certification training and real-world case studies.

New Comedy Showcase

7-8:30 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets from $15.82 — Experience a night of laughter with fresh comedic talents in a lively atmosphere.

Old Dominion Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Orion Amphitheater — Tickets available from $30 — Experience an unforgettable evening with the country music band Old Dominion.