Good morning, Huntsville.

Parks & Recreation Month in July offers free events for families in Huntsville.

Participants can enjoy Rec & Read (July 8 at Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center) and the Color Jam Family Fun Run (July 11 at John Hunt Park), with more activities celebrating parks and community well-being.

Huntsville police found a large alligator roaming a residential neighborhood on Haysland Road before it returned to the preserve — officials advise residents to keep a safe distance from wildlife.

Downtown Huntsville will host America 250 on Thursday, July 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. as the city celebrates a historic milestone with a parade, live music, reenactments, vendor displays and a fireworks finale in Big Spring Park — uniting generations around our shared heritage.

U.S. Steel’s board approved funding for a new $475M Quench & Tempering Line at Fairfield Tubular Operations on Wednesday, which will expand production capacity and include facility upgrades & a training center.

The line is expected to reach full production by Q2, 2029.

JuneFest celebrates its 10th anniversary this weekend in Huntsville with a T.I. concert + celebrity basketball game and car show.

The event will provide live music and family-friendly activities across the day.

Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville is ranked #8 globally with a mid-year gross of $2,335,409 and #10 in tickets sold with 28,007 reported by Pollstar.

The venue hosts top musical acts plus continues to grow in live music popularity with local and global fans.

Yesterday, Alabama A&M University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reopen Morris and Stephens halls after a $21M renovation, marking a major upgrade for campus housing (improving student facilities) in Huntsville.

Huntsville board member Andrea Alvarez will not seek re-election to spend more time with her family and to focus on special education advocacy — she also plans to sue Alabama over the CHOOSE Act as voters choose her replacement on Aug.

25.

Hartselle's baseball star Asher Doepel has been named AL.com People’s Choice high school baseball player of the year after outlasting seven other players in fan voting + he led his team to back-to-back Class 6A state titles with strong batting and pitching stats.

Crimson Tide's Jack Mitchell held a 4-under-par score through 36 holes at the Daikin Spirit of America golf tournament on Thursday, Jun.

25 in Huntsville; the event will resume today with more rounds to follow.

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.

La'Trez Anderson Live

6-9 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets starting at $39.87 — Enjoy a night of laughs with the comedic stylings of La'Trez Anderson.

Nike Flag Football Camp - Huntsville, AL

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Fern Bell Recreation Center — $339 for 5-day camp — Develop skills in flag football through professional instruction and fun competitions.

Michael Blackson Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets required — Experience the uproarious antics of 'The African King of Comedy' in an unforgettable night of laughter.

Rocket City Market

9 AM – 4 PM — University Pickers — Free entry — Explore an eclectic mix of vintage finds and handmade goods at Huntsville's premier outdoor market.

July 9U-14U Summer Camp

5-7 p.m. — Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium — Great opportunity for young soccer enthusiasts to enhance their skills and enjoy the game.

Sell Your Camera Gear at GigaParts

Jul 17-18 — GigaParts — Free entry — Turn your used camera gear into cash or a bonus trade-up at this walk-in event.

Huntsville City FC vs. Atlanta United 2

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium — $20 per person — Experience local soccer action with families and friends cheering in the stands.