Fun-filled Week in Downtown Huntsville and More!

In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, our Food Trailers are back in Big Spring Park, Super Saturday is happening this weekend, we are hosting another great National Day of Giveaway, and we have a very exciting announcement for our beer fans! Don't miss out on these events happening in Downtown Huntsville!

This Friday, join us for the Food Trailers edition of Food Trucks VS Food Trailers, presented by Amanda Howard Sotheby's International Realty. We will be in Big Spring Park from 5-9 pm with Food Trailers and Tent Vendors!

Our vendors include:

Food Trailers
2 Chicks On A Roll
Bruster's Ice Cream
Delicious
Grumpy's
Highway Kabobery
HIPPEA Camper
Level Up
Newsouth Hot Dog & Sushi
O Taste & See BBQ LLC
Southerland Sno Depot
Triple L BBQ

Tent Vendors
Forever Grateful, LLC
freethought coffee co.
Nanny's Old Fashioned Lemonade
Piper and Leaf
Regale Cupcakery
Suzy's Pops
Amanda Howard Sotheby's International Realty
AT&T
CycleBar Huntsville
Discovery Life Sciences
Onin Staffing

View the map and get more updates on the event through our Facebook Event Page!

Join us for another Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Huntsville! Father's Day is quickly approaching, so come grab the best gifts for the special occasion! This event is going to have local art vendors, musicians, retail deals, and more!

Don't miss out on any updates and RSVP to our Facebook Event Page!

We hope you enjoyed our National Burger Day Giveaway but don't worry there's more! This month we will be doing a special giveaway on June 4th, also known as National Donut Day! We have partnered with Piper & Leaf x Constitution Hall for a sweet treat!

More information will be given out on our Facebook Event Page so make sure you RSVP and turn on those notifications so you don't miss out!!!

We are very excited to announce our 1st Annual Downtown Huntsville Craft Beer Trail Fest!

You will have the exclusive opportunity to taste brews from our Downtown Huntsville Craft Brewery Trail stops at The Camp at MidCity! Below the Radar, Fractal, Green Bus, Innerspace, Mad Malts, Rocket Republic, Salty Nut, Straight to Ale and Yellowhammer are all going to wow you with their own unique taste!

There will be live music and The Camp food trucks will be open!

Two sessions will be available on Saturday, Aug 14th:
Session One: 12pm to 2pm
Session Two: 3pm to 5pm

Purchase tickets here
Tickets: $20 before Aug 1st
Tickets: $25 from Aug 1st to Aug 13th
Tickets: $35 at the door (If not sold out)
Only 100 tickets will be sold for each session. Get your tickets early!

NOTE: This event is a 21 years or over event. No one under the age of 21 will be allowed in the Beer Fest area.

MidCity is getting a taste of our Downtown Craft Beer Trail and we hope to see you there! RSVP to our Facebook Event Page.

Introducing the Downtown Huntsville Craft Cocktail Trail!

It might be April Fools Day, but there won't be any tricks in this edition of the Downtown Explorer. The Easter edition of our Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale is happening this Saturday! Plus, we are so excited to announce a new Downtown Huntsville Trail! Keep reading to learn more!

Our Super Saturday Sidewalk Sales are a safe and fun way to shop in Downtown Huntsville!

Local restaurants and retail shops around the downtown area will be expanding their businesses onto the sidewalk outside of their doors, offering special deals and sales. Pop-Up Buskers will offer live music and a Pop-Up Art Walk with vendors will surround the downtown area.

For this Easter edition, 5 of our downtown businesses will be giving away a box of Maddie's Cookies from Maddie's Cookie Company! Plus, you can also join in on a fun "Easter PIE Hunt" in Downtown Huntsville. We are working with The Bakingtist to giveaway one Easter Pie to whoever can follow the clues (provided on our Instagram on Saturday) and find the pie! 

It's going to be a Super Saturday so RSVP on our Facebook Event Page for updates!

A new trail has been added to the Downtown Huntsville Trail Network! Downtown Huntsville Inc. is proud to unveil the Downtown Huntsville Craft Cocktail Trail! For this inaugural release, 7 stops are included on the Craft Cocktail Trail passport.

1. The Bottle

2. Phat Sammys

3. Purveyor

4. Stellas Elixir Lounge

5. La Esquina Cocina

6. Rhythm on Monroe

7. Ruth’s Chris Steak House

If you are interested in trying out the Craft Cocktail Trail, grab a card from any of the trail stops or the Huntsville-Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau and begin collecting stamps. Each stop has a featured cocktail you can order made specifically for the trail, or you can order your favorites. Once, you have completed the card, you will receive a free cocktail strainer!

The Craft Cocktail Trail is the fourth addition to our Trail Network which also includes the Craft Beer Trail, Craft Coffee Trail (presented by ValleyMLS.com), and the Secret Art Trail (presented by Polaris). To learn more about the Craft Cocktail Trail, please visit downtownhuntsville.org/craftcocktailtrail or follow us on our new Instagram page @CraftCocktailTrail.

Come out and see what this new Trail has to offer in Downtown Huntsville. Cheers!

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Looking for Easter Activites and Brunch options? Check out last weeks Downtown Explorer here.

Here's a List of Easter and Spring Activities in Downtown Huntsville!

Happy Spring Downtown Huntsville! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we announce our St. Patricks Day Porch Parade winners, Easter events to attend, and Spring activities to enjoy in Downtown! As the weather warms up, come out and see what the Rocket City Center has to offer.

Our St. Patrick's Day Porch Parade ran from March 12th through March 21st with 8 residents and 6 businesses partaking in the decoration contest! After a close poll on Instagram with over 250 votes, we are so excited to announce our St. Patrick’s Day Porch Parade winners!

1st place: 227 Walker!
2nd place: 410 Newman!
3rd place: 412 Holmes!
Honorable Mention: 405 White!

Best Downtown Business Decorations: VanValkenburgh & Wilkinson, Realtors

Thank you to everyone who participated and voted in our Porch Parade Decoration Contest! Stay tuned to our social media channels for future Porch Parades and other competitions!

The Easter holiday is quickly approaching and Downtown Huntsville has many Easter events for you to enjoy.

Char Restaurants Easter Brunch: There are two ways to celebrate Easter with Char this year! Dine-in and enjoy their full brunch & lunch menus beginning at 10am on Sunday, April 4th. Or, celebrate from a distance! View their brunch family meal package here and call to place your order by Friday, April 2nd at noon for pickup Sunday, April 4th between 10:30am-3pm.

Burritt on the Mountain Easter Jubilee: Celebrate springtime with Burritt on the Mountain at their annual Easter Jubilee! Bring your favorite Easter basket to collect eggs and special treats, try your hand at panning for gems, make a fun Easter craft, and so much more!

Commerce Kitchen Easter Brunch: Enjoy a southern three-course feast with indoor or outdoor seating at Commerce Kitchen on Sunday April 4th from 10am-3pm. You can also enjoy this meal from the comfort of your own home by calling in your order and picking it up curbside. View the dine-in menu here, the take-home menu here, and make reservations here.

Purveyor Easter Brunch Buffet: Indulge in an Easter Brunch Buffet at Purveyor on Sunday April 4th from 11am-2pm. The buffet includes a raw seafood bar, small bites, a meat carving station, and sides. Make reservations online.

1892 East Restaurant Easter Brunch: 1892 East will be open for brunch from 10am to 2pm on Easter Sunday with their regular brunch menu. View the menu here and be sure to call to make reservations!

Rhythm on Monroe Easter: Friday, April 2nd through Sunday, April 4th, Rhythm on Monroe is offering a special Easter Menu. Learn more and make reservations online!

Ruth's Chris Steak House Take-Home Easter: Ruth's Chris is offering a steakhouse-inspired, carryout Easter dinner again this year! Complete with all your favorite dishes – including their signature Beef Tenderloin – this is a multi-course meal you can pick-up, reheat, and serve. Deadline to place an order is Wednesday, March 31.

Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale: Downtown Huntsville will be filled with local art vendors and buskers again on Saturday, April 3rd from 11am to 3pm. This Easter edition of our sidewalk sale is a great opportunity to find cute Easter baskets and gifts right before the holiday!

Cotton Row Easter Brunch: Sunday, April 4th, Chef James Boyce and his culinary team are preparing a holiday brunch! A three-course meal $42 per person.

Warmer weather is on its way, which means that getting outdoors is a must this week! Here are some activities to get you enjoying springtime in Downtown Huntsville:

Blue Bikes, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama: Rent a blue bike from one of the 11 stations in Downtown Huntsville and explore! There are 30 bikes, across the downtown area. This is a great physical activity to enjoy with friends and family while also staying outdoors. Plus, it only costs a simple $2 per 30 minutes of riding. Download the Movatic app to get started!

Secret Art Trail, presented by Polaris: With 19 "secret" art pieces and a brand new segment with 7 art pieces just added, the Secret Art Trail can be a great day activity for the whole family! Grab a card at the Huntsville/Madison County Visitors Center or print one off online and head downtown to find these unique pieces!

Downtown Parks: Looking for a new park in Downtown Huntsville? From playgrounds to tennis courts, our downtown parks have so much to offer! You can watch our Explorer Vlog Park Videos here to get a better look at what we mean!

Check out more outdoor activities on our website!

St. Patricks Week in Downtown Huntsville- Shopping, Dining, and Beer!

Downtown Huntsville is turning green! This Saturday join us for a St. Patrick's Day Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale and the Holmes Ave. Block Party! Also in this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we give you our picks for the best St. Patrick's Day Beer in Downtown Huntsville! You don't want to miss this lucky week!

This St. Patrick's Day edition of our Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale is going to be a special one!

We are so excited to announce that we are doing another giveaway with our Downtown Businesses this Saturday!!! If you want to win a Shamrock Key Lime Pie from The Moon Bakeshop here's how:

• Roosevelt & Co.: After making a purchase on Saturday, you will get a chance to draw a ticket. If you draw the winning ticket, you will get to take home the Shamrock Key Lime Pie!

• Caley Paige Home & Gifts: Make a purchase Saturday before 3pm and be entered into the drawing! At 3pm a name will be drawn to decide the winner of the pie!

• Indigo's Boutique: On Indigo's Facebook Page you will find a social media contest taking place. Enter to win your pie online and pick it up in person on Saturday!

• Creative State at Clinton Row Shops: Customers will throw their name and number into the green hat for a chance to win the pie on Saturday at participating Clinton Row Shops.

• La Esquina Cocina: La Esquina will be open all day (not closing for a break after lunch like normal) offering their entire menu. If you want a free slice of pie with your meal, all you have to do is wear green!

• Phat Sammy's: Eat at Phat Sammy's on Friday, and get your name entered to win a pie on Saturday!

• Elitaire Boutique: Make a purchase Saturday before 3pm and be entered into the drawing! At 3pm the name will be drawn to decide the winner of the pie!

• Green Bus Brewing: Stop by Green Bus on Saturday between noon and 4pm to register for the drawing. The winner will be announced at 4pm!

• Honest Coffee Roasters: Honest will begin their giveaway on Friday morning on Instagram. Go like, save, share, tag ( all the good stuff ) on the post for a chance to win. The winner will be announced on social media and contacted by DM on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

• Corner Pour: Check out Corner Pours social media accounts to be entered to win the pie. The winner will be announced on Saturday!

This event is going to have local art vendors, musicians, retail deals, giveaways, and contests! But, that's not all! After our Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale, join us on Holmes Ave. for a St. Patrick's Day Block Party! Don't miss out on any updates and RSVP to our Facebook Event Page!

Join us on Holmes Avenue on the 13th from 3-9 pm for an amazing St. Patrick's Day-themed Block Party!

Live music will start at 11 am and last all the way until 9 pm! Melt Huntsville will be offering a traditional Reuben made with corned beef and Reuben fries, drink specials all day, and street seating from 3-9 pm. Moes Original BBQ will have a delicious crawfish boil. La Esquina Cocina will be open all day with their entire menu and drink specials. Plus, finish off the night at Stellas Elixir Lounge where a DJ will start playing at 9 pm.

Vendors will line the street and there will be great specials all day long. We hope to see you there!

St. Patrick's Day wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without a glass of beer! Here are our holiday beer picks for this special occasion:

• Straight to Ale: Rocket City Red- a yearly St. Patrick's Day special brew. This Irish Red Ale- is light, malty, and sessionable at 5% ABV. And, The Cow Tipper is Straight to Ale's take on a traditional Car Bomb cocktail, featuring a shot of Shelta Cavern Spirits Whiskeynaut and Irish Cream Liquor dropped into a pint of Lily Flagg Milk Stout.

• Old Town Beer Exchange: Cahaba Brewing Irish Stout on Nitro and Black Warrior Irish Red

• Yellowhammer Brewing: The Kolsch- a light and crisp German-style beer that has been given the luck of the Irish with its whimsical green color, and The Barrel-Aged Wee Heavy- aged for 15 months in Willett bourbon barrels, this silky smooth brew gives you caramel and heavy malt with a warm bourbon finish.

• Green Bus Brewing: Green Omnibus Cream Ale - A traditional American Cream Ale served up Green for St. Paddy's Day. Dominant Red - A traditional Irish Red Ale, an easy-drinking red ale made with an imported Irish malt.

• Chandlers Ford Brewing: Red Bird - Irish Red Ale - 4.2% ABV, Palate Dry Irish Stout - 5.4% ABV, and Catarina Sour - Guavasteen - 3.5% ABV

• Innerspace Brewing: Paddy's Dry Stout, a traditional Irish Stout served on nitro, and the Pub Ale, a traditional English bitter meant to be enjoyed with friends in a proper pub environment.

• Liquor Express: All of the Guinness Family of Brands including the new Nitro Cold Brew Coffee will be at Liquor Express Saturday through St. Patrick's Day. Plus, get 10% off all sizes of Jameson and Proper Twelve Irish Whiskies. The Craft Bar will have $5 Shots of Jameson and Cahaba Brewing Irish Stout on Tap!

• Corner Pour: A Beer by Against the Grain Brewery & IPAcalypse Now by the Singin' River Brewing Company

• Purveyor: Luck of the Irish, Lepre "matcha" Chan, and Irish Sour

• Pourhouse: Irish Mule (Far Left), Guinness Draught, and Lucky Sour Appletini (Far Right)

Drink up Downtown Huntsville!

St. Patricks Day Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale!

March is the month of St. Patrick's Day and you know we love the color green here at DHI! Therefore, join us next week for a Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale, Holmes Ave. Block Party, and the announcement of a new Downtown Huntsville Trail! You get all the details in this edition of the Downtown Explorer.

We are going all out for St. Patty's day in Downtown Huntsville! On Saturday March 13th, join us for a Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale on Clinton Avenue and a Block Party on Holmes Avenue! This outdoor event will include shopping, dining, drinking, gaming, and giveaways to celebrate this upcoming holiday!

Art Vendors and Buskers will be out from 11am to 3pm while local businesses will expand their merchandise to the sidewalk. At 3pm head over to Holmes Avenue for a fun block party with more shopping, dining, and entertainment.

View our Facebook Page to learn more about the art vendors, buskers, and updates on this event!

At this special Super Saturday, we are hosting an IG Reels contest!!! You must post an IG Reel on Saturday of you showcasing something green! Yes just show us something green! The more creative your IG Reel, the better chance you have of being a winner in this contest.

You can find green colored clothes in our local businesses, green plants from our art vendors, green colored food at our restaurants, and so much more! We want to see you having a great pre-St. Patrick's Day Saturday!!!

The best IG Reels will win a gift card to one of our Craft Beer Trail establishments!! Don't forget to tag us in your IG Reel to be entered to win!

Date Night in Downtown Huntsville: Where to go this Weekend!

Spend this weekend in Downtown Huntsville! Starting Friday, the Von Brewski Festival kicks off. Saturday is the return of our Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale! On Sunday, treat your Valentine to a great date night! We feature all of that and more in this edition of the Downtown Explorer!

The 2021 Von Brewski Beer Festival is going to be spread out in 4 3-hour events this year, filled with plenty of beer on tap, live music, and pretzel necklaces! Beers will be served at each of the three bars in Mars Music Hall and will include over 70 taps including local, regional, and international brews! A cash bar will be onsite for non-beer drinkers and food will be available for purchase. Plus, a special treat this year, a different solo artist will perform live during each event!

Mars Music Hall Showtimes:
Friday, February 12, 2021 from 6 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 3 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 7 - 10 p.m.

Tickets:
$40 Pre-Sale Sample Ticket; $15 Non-Sampling Ticket
($50 Sampling ticket at the door)
Tickets available at the VBC Box Office or on Ticketmaster.
You must be 21 or older and have a valid ID to attend.

Learn more information through this Facebook Event Page.

This Saturday, enjoy the return of our Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale with this special Valentines/Mardi Gras edition!!! Shopping for that special someone is a tradition for most during this holiday and we want to be able to provide that for you in a safe way. This fully outdoor event will allow you to walk the streets of downtown to shop from local small businesses and art vendors. Plus, hear live music from our amazing local musicians.

To celebrate Mardi Gras coming up, DHI has partnered with our local small businesses and The Moon Bakeshop to giveaway 10 King Cakes at this event! 10 small businesses have been provided a King Cake from The Moon Bakeshop to giveaway during the event.

View our Facebook Event Page for a map of vendors and buskers, and a list of businesses participating in the King Cake Giveaway! Be sure to follow them to find out how to win a king cake from their business!

We can't wait to see you there!

Need a date night idea in Downtown Huntsville? We've got you covered!

Looking for a nice rooftop brunch or dinner with live music? Then Valentines at Rhythm on Monroe is the date for you! They will be serving a limited edition Valentines Menu for brunch and dinner on Sunday along with live music from Lamont Landers Band during brunch.

Looking for a quick snack to take with you while you walk around downtown? Visit Honest Coffee Roasters for their special collaboration with Maddies Cookie Company! The Honest Coffee x Maddies Cookie Company Valentines special comes with their limited-time White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha and a double chocolate cookie!

On Friday the 12th, Saturday the 13th, and Sunday the 14th enjoy Commerce Kitchen Surf N' Turf Dinner along with their regular menu. On Sunday they will provide their normal brunch menu from 10:30am-2pm and dinner will start at 4pm. Searching for a cocktail? Try their Valentines themed "cupids cocktail" and "pom of her heart". Similarly, you can also grab a Valentines Brunch & Dinner at Cotton Row!

Forgot to get a gift? Grab the Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro Macaroon Gift Set! Complete with flowers and macaroons, date night is saved!

Another date night option in downtown is Dinner & Brunch at La Esquina Cocina. They will be serving a special Valentines Dinner on Saturday the 13th with items like Ribeyes and Salmon. Then on Sunday the 14th they will have a special Valentines Brunch menu featuring Eggs Benedict, Vegtable Omlettes, cocktails, and much more!

Once your stomachs are satisfied, consider taking a stroll through the historic square or visiting the Downtown Districts. Downtown Huntsville can be a pretty romantic place this time of year!

Super Bowl, Valentines, and Mardi Gras Oh My!

Super Bowl, Valentines, and Mardi Gras are quickly approaching! With an exciting lineup like this, you know Downtown Huntsville has you covered! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we list out some amazing Valentine's Day dining and shopping specials, show you some great ways to enjoy the Super Bowl, and announce an exciting giveaway taking place at our Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale!

Looking for a sweet treat or a nice dinner to enjoy this lovely holiday? Trying to find the perfect gift for someone special? Here is a list of some great dining and shopping options in Downtown Huntsville this week (or that require preordering/reservations)!

Dining
MELT- Limited Edition "Pink Panther" Cosmo with a twist
Honest Coffee Roasters- Limited Edition White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha
Pizzelles Confections- 5 piece, 12 piece, and 24 piece chocolate boxes
Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro- Pick up and reheat 5-course dinner for 2 (preorder online)
The Moon Bakeshop- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes and Valentines Themed Lattes
Cotton Row- Valentines Brunch or Dinner (Reservations Required)
Canadian Bakin- Pretzel Bouquets (preorder online)
Rhythm on Monroe- Valentines Day Brunch or Dinner (Reservations Required)
Commerce Kitchen- Valentines Dinner (Reservations Required)
Char Restaurant- Fully Booked for Valentines Day, but order takeout Feb 12-14
Domaine South- February's Six Pack Wine set

Shopping
Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro- Flower and Macaroon Set
Elitaire Boutique- Valentines Day Cards
Roosevelt and Co.- Shaving Kit Gift Package
In Bloom- Flowers, flowers, and more flowers
Silhouette Shopping- Gift cards
Indigos Downtown- Winter Sale 50% off
AM Collective- Handmade Valentines Earrings
Church Street Wine Shoppe- Valentines Day Gift Baskets

Make sure you view next week's blog for special Date Night Ideas in Downtown Huntsville to learn about even more Valentine's Day Dining and Shopping options!

Want to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday without having to cook your own game day meals? Commerce Kitchen is doing a Super Bowl Sunday Meal Kit specifically for that reason! You can pick up meals for 3, 6, or 10 at Commerce Kitchen between 2 and 3 pm and have them home just in time for kick-off!

Meal for 3 - 4 $42.00
-16 wings celery/carrots and ranch/bleu cheese
- 8 beef sliders
- Queso/salsa and chips

Meal for 6 - 8 $60.00
- 30 wings celery/carrots and ranch/bleu cheese
- 16 beef sliders
- Queso/salsa and chips

Meal for 10 - 12 $100.00
- 45 wings celery/carrots and ranch/bleu cheese
- 24 beef sliders
- Queso/salsa and chips

In case you haven't heard the news, Super Saturday Sidewalk Sales are back for 2021! During this event, local small businesses will extend their merchandise to the sidewalks with special deals and sales. Plus, we will have local art vendors selling their products and buskers providing live music.

On Feb 13th, this special Valentines/Mardi Gras-themed Sidewalk Sale will come with some exciting giveaways! 10 of our local small businesses have been provided with a delicious King Cake from The Moon Bakeshop, and they will randomly be giving them out to customers during the event! So, if your lucky you not only will be going home with a successful shopping trip, but you will also be going home with a King Cake to celebrate Mardi Gras with!

We hope to see you in Downtown Huntsville next Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Don't forget to RSVP to our Facebook Event Page where we will announce the list of businesses that will be giving out the cakes and we will also showcase our map of art vendors and buskers. We can't wait for this Super Saturday!

Downtown Huntsville's 2020 Year In Review

This unique and rough year has sure surprised all of us. 2020 has been a year of transformations and adapting for Downtown Huntsville. As we wave goodbye, we wanted to take a look back at this extraordinary year and what came out of it in this last edition of the Downtown Explorer for 2020!

As the lockdowns began, we strived to do our best to continue to support downtown businesses and provide activities and events for the community. With physical distancing in mind, DHI made significant changes to some of your favorite annual events.

This year, we offered physically distanced Friday Night Art Walks, presented by
Amanda Howard Sotheby's International Realty, Food Truck All Stars, presented by valleymls.com, Downtown Open Putt Putt, presented by Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate Group, and Tinsel Trail, presented by Facebook! These fan favorite events looked a little different this year, but nonetheless, were just as exciting as years past.

Along with these events, we also created a few new ones for 2020! Our downtown businesses placed their merchandise on the sidewalks of downtown in our Super Saturday Sidewalk Sales. This new event was a great way to enjoy shopping in downtown while remaining outdoors in a fresh air environment.

These changes and new events showcased how adaptable our community, local artist, and small business owners are. We plan on continuing to make downtown safe for 2021!

Staying outdoors was a priority in 2020 and Downtown Huntsville is a perfect place to take advantage of that!

This year, we relaunched our Blue Bikes bike share program powered by Tandem Mobility and sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. With 30 bikes across 11 stations its easier than ever to explore our downtown.

We also released a new set of our Explorer Vlogs showcasing some of the best parks around Downtown Huntsville. You can view the full playlist here.

Our 2020 Pop-Up Parks, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, were one of the major highlights of this year. All built by construction companies and architectures, these miniature urban parks included dog parks, physically distanced work spots, and many great relaxation locations.

Downtown Huntsville still has so much to offer outdoors including our Secret Art Trail, presented by Polaris Inc., and right outside the downtown core you can explore Monte Sano Mountain hiking, biking, and more.

Downtown's food and retail businesses sure took a hit this year, but they still have been able to adapt to these challenges.

DHI was able to launch a 7 week campaign known as the Super 7 in 2020! We asked the community to nominate and vote on their favorite breakfast items, food truck items, desserts, coffees, and beers within Downtown Huntsville. The results can be viewed here!

Our Craft Coffee and Craft Beer Trails are still an amazing way to get out and explore downtown while enjoying your favorite beverages. We even added a community favorite, Canadian Bakin, to our Craft Coffee Trail this year! In 2021 you can expect more exciting announcements regarding our trails, so stay tuned!

You can learn more about our downtown small businesses by watching our Small Business Profiles here. These short videos showcase what unique things these businesses bring to our Rocket City Center.

Although 2020 forced us further apart, it showed us how close together our community can be. Moving into 2021, lets continue to support our local community and businesses.

If you are looking for ways to enjoy a New Years cocktail safely this year, visit our Facebook or Instagram account! From all of us at Downtown Huntsville, Inc. we hope you have a great New Year!

Holiday Markets and Gift Guides in Downtown Huntsville!

December has arrived and with it has come many holiday deals! Enjoy our last Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale, visit the brand new Holiday Art Marketplace and Hispanic Holiday Market, and learn about DHIs extensive Holiday Gift Guides all in this edition of the Downtown Explorer!

Come to downtown this Saturday from 10am to 5pm for our last Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale! Local art vendors and buskers will line the streets of downtown bringing handmade goods and live music. Our downtown retail shops will be bringing their merchandise out on the sidewalk to you offering the best deals and discounts!

Also on Saturday at the same time, visit the new Holiday Art Marketplace beside the Von Braun Center! This outdoor event will feature 50 area artists from a variety of mediums selling one-of-a-kind merchandise perfect for gift giving. The Von Braun Center will be hosting SEC Football Games in the Mars Music Hall and the NEACA Craft Fair in the South Hall. Then, end your shopping day at The Huntsville Museum of Arts skating rink and our very own Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park.

So come out and enjoy a fun-filled Saturday!

On December 11th, La Esquina Cocina is hosting a Posada, a traditional Hispanic Christmas festival with live music and vendors! This is a great opportunity for the Latin community to be able to experience this tradition and its a great way to educate yourself of the rich Hispanic culture, especially during the Christmas season.

Free hot chocolate (the infamous Abuelita chocolate) will be offered as well as some giveaways from local shops. Have fun hitting pinatas and...visiting SANTA at this Hispanic Holiday Market! This is a COVID-safe event, and it is family and pet friendly!

La Esquina Cocina is so excited to showcase this Hispanic tradition!

If you are following along on our social accounts, you may have seen the beginnings of a few special series! DHI is helping you find the best holiday gifts in Downtown Huntsville with our Holiday Gift Guide series!

On our DHI Instagram account watch @alextrieslife shop at our downtown retail shops! From inexpensive stocking stuffers to grand presents, Alex has made a shopping guide perfect for every person and price range!

If you have some beer or coffee lovers in your life, you don't want to miss our Craft Beer Trail and Craft Coffee Trail Holiday Gift Guides! Every day of December, we will be sharing an item you can find along the trail perfect for gifting to that special someone in your life. Some gifts featured in our gift guide include: delicious pastries, 4-packs of the best local brews, book boxes, hoodies, and much more! Visit the Craft Coffee Trail Instagram and Facebook and the Craft Beer Trail Instagram and Facebook accounts to get this gift guide.

Happy shopping!

It's Shopping Season in Downtown Huntsville! Here's how to make the most of it!

Now that Halloween is over, we all know what that means... its shopping season! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we will be announcing our new Pop-Up Market Day at The Avenue, as well as discussing our next Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale, and the Harrison Brothers Holiday Open House!

DHI is proud to help host Pop- Up Market Days at The Avenue! As an addition to the Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale, the Pop-up Market Day along the sidewalk of The Avenue will feature local artists and artisans, live music, and great deals! From 10am to 5pm, visit Cookie Dough Magic, MELT, Zoom Indoor Cycling, Indigo's Boutique, Purveyor, May Mays, Wheelhouse Salon, The Moon Bakeshop, and Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi for this special event.

Grab your friends and enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in downtown Huntsville! For more information about this event visit the Facebook Event Page.

Along with the Pop-Up Market Day at The Avenue, this Saturday, head over to Clinton Avenue and the downtown Historic Square for another Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale! This event features a Pop-Up Art Walk, Pop-Up Buskers, and merchandise for sale on the sidewalks of downtown Huntsville from 10am to 5pm.

The Clinton Row shops, The Garage at Clinton Row, Harrison Brothers Hardware, Greene Street Market, and many more retail shops will have deals too good to pass up! This is the perfect chance to get all of your holiday shopping done in one day! We hope to see you there!

'Tis the season for Harrison Brother's Hardware's annual open house. Come enjoy the festive window decorations including the vintage model train. Pick up a mug of mulled cider, peruse the hand-painted Huntsville themed ornaments by Sonya Clemons, and experience "Shop Local" at its finest.

Open Friday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Learn more about this event on their Facebook Event page!

Here is your "staycation" itinerary for this Saturday in Downtown Huntsville!

This Saturday is the perfect day to have a "staycation" in Downtown Huntsville! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we are giving you the perfect itinerary to do just that! We've got food, shopping, putt putt, and much more on our list this weekend so don't miss out!

The first activity on our "staycation" itinerary is our Food Truck All Stars Brunch, presented by valleymls.com! This physically distanced event will be on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Some of your favorite food trucks will be there serving breakfast, lunch, and everything in between! 

Confirmed participants include: Hippea Camper, Iceworks, Golden Years Ice Cream Parlor, Regale Cupcakery, and Beast Mode. For updates on the event and to view the event map, RSVP to our Facebook Event Page!

Just a short distance away from our Food Truck All Stars Brunch, you can find our Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale! From 10am to 5pm, enjoy amazing sales from the shops in downtown, a mini art walk, and a mini buskerfest! 

These shops and vendors are releasing Fall themed items and it is a perfect time to get some holiday shopping done. To see the list of art walk vendors and buskers, visit our Facebook Event Page!

Downtown Open 2020, presented by Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate Group,  has begun! From October 1st through the 11th you can enjoy this unique and urban putt putt course around the downtown square and surrounding sidewalks. This full 18 hole course is open 24 hours a day during this 10-day period for free!

For the safety of everyone, we ask that you provide your own putters and balls for this year’s course. Scorecards can be printed on our website. Updates on the event and exciting photos and videos will be shared on our Facebook Event Page!
 
This safe and unique course is fun for the whole family, so come out and enjoy our Downtown Open in Downtown Huntsville!

To finish off your Saturday "staycation", visit Lowe Mill for Monster Movies at the Mill! They will be screening a horror feature film in the North Lot on their 40 foot outdoor cinema screen every Saturday night in October at 7 PM!

Limited parking is available, so purchase your tickets for each screening online while they last for only $20 per vehicle. Social-distancing and face masks will be required at these events.

Check out the movie schedule here!