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!

Hockey & Food! Can you name a better duo?

Sports and food always go hand in hand, especially in Downtown Huntsville. This week we want to showcase our amazing Huntsville Hockey teams, but we can't leave you with an empty stomach! So, enjoy these lists of our favorite breakfast and lunch items in the downtown core. All in this edition of the Downtown Explorer!

Huntsville Hockey is something you have to experience live! Our Huntsville Havoc professional hockey team is halfway through their season and need your support during their games! Come cheer them on at the Von Braun Center this week.

Upcoming home games:
Feb. 26 @ 7pm
Feb. 27 @7pm
Mar. 14 @5pm

The same goes for our UAH Hockey team, coming to the close of their season. Cheer on the chargers for their final games!

Upcoming home games:
Mar. 6 @4pm
Mar. 7 @2pm

If you haven't been downtown early in the morning for a cup of coffee and a breakfast burrito, then you truly haven't experienced Downtown Huntsville! Here is our list of our favorite breakfast items in the downtown core:

• Hippea Camper has officially moved into Beezr on Northside Square, we recommend you try their Hashroom Bake (hashbrowns with vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, and vegan susuage)

• If you enjoy a french toast, we recommend the Blueberry French Toast at Rhythm on Monroe topped with whipped honey butter, bacon, and more!

• Commerce Kitchen is a beautiful spot for an outdoor brunch with friends. Try their Cast Iron Skillet & Eggs meal with a delicious Mimosa.

• Have a big appetite? Visit La Esquina Cocina for some Steak & Eggs!

• Need a wide selection? 1892 East Restaurant has everything from eggs, to chicken, to tofu. However, we do recommend you try their Eggs Benedict!

• A winner of our Super Seven Breakfast Items is Below the Radar's Biscuits & Gravy! A great southern comfort food.

• When it comes to Acai Bowls, you better head to Honest Coffee Roasters! Seriously, we recommend any of them!

• Moon Bakeshop has so many great options (including their coffee), but our favorite is the Bacon Cheddar Scone!

• If you want a small breakfast, try Cozy Cow's smoothie options!

• Fan of pancakes? Try Another Broken Egg's Buttermilk Pancakes with various topping options!

• Of course, if you are a coffee lover, we have to recommend the Craft Coffee Trail with 10 local coffee shops around the downtown area!

The past few weeks, the DHI Staff have been trying various lunch options in the downtown core and we challenge you to do the same! Here is our list of recommendations:

• Inside Beezr you can find the Champagne Taco Kitchen, offering just that! We recommend the Carnitas Tacos (Pulled-pork confit, roasted corn, Guajillo rojo salsa, cilantro, cotija)!

• Corner Pour recently announced they would be opening for lunch on the weekends, and we are so glad they made that decision. Our recommendation here is the Miso Soup!

• Humphrey's Bar & Grill has a wide selection of chicken options so we recommend The Humphrey's Bird (a classic chicken sandwich).

• The Poppy's recently opened kitchen, The Parliament, has a great selection of UK-inspired cuisines. We recommend starting with the French Onion Soup!

• Sushi! That's what we recommend at Oshi Poke Bowl & Sushi!

• Pecan Encrusted Crispy Trout...if that doesn't make your mouth water, I don't know what will. Try it at Rhythm on Monroe!

• If you are at the Furniture Factory for a drink, try their hamburger steak topped with mushrooms and onions. A great dish to pair with a cold glass of beer!

• Looking for a salad? Try the Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna at Commerce Kitchen!

• Try the Kimchi Fried Rice at Big Oh's for a kick of delicious Asian cuisine.

• Jack Brown's Burger & Beer Joint has some of the best burgers in the world, we are convinced. We can't recommend just one, go try them all!

• Cheese lover? Get the Mac Melt at MELT Huntsville! Mac & Cheese inside a grilled cheese? Yes, please!

• For a family meal, grab the double-wide or triple-wide meals at Moe's Original BBQ!

• The Heady Boi Salad at Phat Sammy's is such a unique and delicious creation (like everything at Phat Sammys)!

• Fan of Buffalo Chicken? Try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza at Sam & Gregs Pizzeria (or just try any pizza)!

• Pane e Vino has the best pasta selection. We recommend trying the Butternut Squash Ravioli!

• Craving a specialty taco? You can build your own at Taco Mama in downtown!

• Like the idea of creating your own lunch? Create your own Calzone at Marios Five Points!

• Last but certainly not least, we recommend you try the BBQ Pork Sandwich at Ted's BBQ!

Lunch in Downtown Huntsville is a great way to enjoy downtown during the day while also supporting our local businesses. Remember most of these restaurants offer curbside pickup, to-go ordering, and some even offer delivery (check out GrubSouth)! So, will you accept our challenge to have lunch with us? If so, use the hashtag #LunchWithDHI and tag us so we can share your favorite lunch items in the Rocket City Center!

Downtown Trails! Art, Coffee, Hiking, and More!

Trails! From art to beer, to hiking trails, we will discuss it all in this edition of the Downtown Explorer. Read more to learn about our new secret art trail segment, updates to our Craft Beer Trail and Craft Coffee Trail, announcements for a new downtown trail, and great options for running and hiking!

You may have noticed some new art pop up in Big Spring Park! These pieces encompass our Mae Jemison Segment of the Downtown Huntsville Secret Art Trail, sponsored by Polaris. This segment is sponsored by Lockheed Martin and celebrates the first African American woman in space, Mae Jemison.

This segment contains 7 pieces, located on power boxes throughout the park, and features various Mae Jemison quotes. This beautiful art is done by Jessie Andrews, more widely known as Honey Blood Art.

If you are interested in exploring this new segment, you can visit downtownhuntsville.org/satmaejemison

We are so excited to have our new stops on the Craft Beer Trail and Craft Coffee Trail! In case you missed the news, Chandlers Ford Brewing was added to our Craft Beer Brewery Trail, and Corner Pour was added to the Craft Beer Store Trail. Our Craft Coffee Trail, sponsored by Valleymls.com, also got two new additions: Northside Coffee and Charlie Foster's.

However, that is not the only exciting news we have regarding our trails. There is a new trail coming to Downtown Huntsville very soon!! So, keep an eye out on our social media channels and upcoming newsletters for the official announcement!

Tis' the season for 5k's!

If you are preparing for a 5k, you might be on the search for a perfect location to do that. Great Runs is a website that allows you to find that perfect spot in Downtown Huntsville for your fun runs or training.

Once you have your location down, you might want a few friends to complete your run with. Check out We Run Downtown Huntsville to find a community of runners in our area.

Once you are ready for your 5k, there are so many options available for you. One, in particular, is the Burritt on the Mountain Virtual-ish 5k starting February 19th. Hike the trails around Burritt and receive a free admission ticket to the museum! This is a great way to get in some exercise while enjoying these beautiful views of the Rocket City.

Whether you are interested in urban art, craft beverages, or running, Downtown Huntsville has the trail for you!

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!

2020's Downtown New Business of the Year Nominees!

Downtown Huntsville, Inc.'s Annual Meeting and Awards, presented by The University of Alabama in Huntsville with support from Google Fiber, will be held on January 22nd from 7:30-9:00am. Not only will we have an amazing panel to hear from, but a new award will also be presented on Friday! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we will showcase the nominees for the Downtown New Business of the Year award that will be voted on LIVE during the virtual meeting this year!

Canadian Bakin'
Canadian Bakin' has quickly become a community favorite in Downtown Huntsville this year! Offering coffee and carbs in an aesthetically pleasing little shop, there is no question on why they were nominated for this award!

Beezr
Beezr is home to Chandlers Ford Brewing, Northside Coffee, and the Champagne Taco Kitchen. Two of which are also the newest additions to our Craft Beer Trail and Craft Coffee Trail!

Cookie Dough Magic
Remember when you were told not to lick the spoon after your mom mixed the cookie dough? Well, you can live out your wildest dreams here at Cookie Dough Magic, where you can eat as much raw (but safe) cookie dough as you please!

Catacomb 435
Not even the prohibition can keep us out of this 1920s speakeasy under Downtown Huntsville! The theme is not the only thing making Catacomb deserving of this nomination. You can also grab a personalized cocktail at this secret spot!

La Esquina Cocina
La Esquina Cocina not only offers great food, but they have promoted a great Hispanic culture in downtown as well. We are proud to have this new dining spot in Downtown Huntsville this year!

Jack Browns Beer & Burger Joint
If you haven't tried Jack Browns Burgers yet, why? This nominee has exquisite food, great beer, and a lively atmosphere! Opening during a pandemic is very challenging, but Jack Browns has done an amazing job, earning them a spot as a nominee for this award!

Stella's Elixir Lounge
This swanky new lounge lets you travel in luxury right here in downtown! From the old Hollywood vibes inside the lounge to Miami cabanas on the outside balconies, Stella's has been a great new addition to Downtown Huntsville and consequently, deserves a spot as a nominee.

The Poppy & The Parliament
Already a great establishment, The Poppy Pub introduced The Parliament this year. Serving delicious international dishes, which we desperately need to cure our travel bugs!

Phat Sammy’s
Right in the center of downtown, Phat Sammy’s is an eclectic place that offers food and drinks like you’ve never had before! They have handmade tiki cocktails and plenty of spam!

Find out who has won the Downtown New Business of the Year award on Friday January 22nd!

New Stops on the Downtown Huntsville Craft Beer and Craft Coffee Trail Coming Soon!

Our Downtown Huntsville Trails are getting a few updates and we are excited to reveal those to you in this edition of the Downtown Explorer! Plus, we have compiled a list of great workout locations in downtown worth trying out! We are hopeful that 2021 is going to be a great year!

Huntsville has a huge Craft Beer scene, and with that, came Downtown Huntsville's Craft Beer Trail! This trail currently has 8 local craft breweries and 3 local craft beer stores participating. However, things are about to get more exciting! We are adding Chandler's Ford Brewing, located inside Beezr on Northside Square, to our Craft Brewery Cards...AND we are adding Corner Pour, located on Clinton Row, to our Craft Beer Stores Card!!! These two new editions are going to bring such a fun and unique new vibe to our trail and we can't wait for you to experience it yourself!

New cards will be available at our Craft Beer Trail locations within the coming weeks!

Not only is the Craft Beer Trail getting an update, but so is our Craft Coffee Trail! Joining the trail this year is Northside Coffee, also located in Beezr on Northside Square! So, while you're enjoying a Craft Beer at Chandler's Ford Brewing, you can also start the Craft Coffee Trail within the same building!

New cards will be available at our Craft Coffee Trail locations within the coming weeks!

We assume somewhere in your New Years resolutions, you may have mentioned something about staying active and healthy. We hope you are still staying strong to that, and we have a lot of great places in Downtown Huntsville that can help you out!!

As the weather gets colder, you may be looking for some safe indoor activities to partake in. So, if you are interested in activities like Jiu- Jitsu, check out our Small Business Profile with Maverick Training!

If you are looking for boxing, cardio, and building muscles with your own personal trainer, you can learn more about Regymen Fitness here. They have also recently expanded their gym to allow for even more physical distancing in their classes!

From cycling to aerial yoga, you can find exactly what you are looking for in Downtown Huntsville! View our complete list of workout locations (indoors and outdoors) here!

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!

Free, Outdoor activities to enjoy Christmas week!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Downtown Huntsville, Inc.! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we will share with you free, outdoor activities you can enjoy this week in Downtown Huntsville.

Tinsel Trail is quickly coming to a close, so be sure to visit this free, outdoor event before its gone! Tinsel Trail, presented by Facebook, is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week for you to enjoy at your own convenience.

Food trucks, hot chocolate, desserts, and pop-up Craft Coffee Trail tents are at Tinsel Trail almost every day! So, be sure to check out the special events happening at Tinsel Trail this year through our Special Events Facebook Event Page!

We can't wait to see you at the trail this season!

The Historic Downtown Huntsville houses are some of the most beautiful sites to see this year. Take a stroll through the downtown historic districts to enjoy these gorgeous lights in person. This is a great activity to enjoy with your family safely this season.

Plus, you can visit our DHI Instagram page to see the winner of our Holiday House competition!

Looking for ways to stay active after a big holiday meal? We have many options here in Downtown Huntsville!

Hike, bike, or ride the Monte Sano Mountain Trails! Monte Sano has the best views and fresh air on cool clear days.

Are you a runner? Join in on We Run Downtown Huntsville's outings. Join their Facebook group to post when you'd like to run, meet friends and activity partners, get a workout, and have fun! You can also check out Great Runs website for a comprehensive list of great places to run in and around Downtown Huntsville.

Want to take a quick bike ride around our Rocket City Center? Rent on of our Blue Bikes, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, around downtown at great affordable prices! Find out more information here.

If you are in search of a less intense outdoor activity, you can participate in the Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt! The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau has cleverly hidden 14 ducks around downtown Huntsville, and it’s up to you to find them all. And while you're looking, you can experience the sights and history that the heart of our city has to offer. Perceptive players who find all 14 ducks can stop by the Visitor Center and get a special prize.

More Holiday Markets and a Posh New Lounge to Close Out 2020!

There are some exciting new additions to Downtown Huntsville at the close of this year. In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we invite you to our Holiday Night Market to celebrate the new lights over the Clinton Row Color Walk, and we invite you to the brand new Stella's Elixir Lounge in downtown! In addition, check out our list of local restaurants offering carry out, delivery, and dine-in holiday meals!

Friday from 4-6pm, visit the Downtown Holiday Night Market in the newly-lit Clinton Row Color Walk. 15 local art vendors will line the color walk selling one-of-a-kind merchandise perfect for gifting for the holidays! Come celebrate this new addition to our Color Walk as well as the upcoming holidays. See you soon in Downtown Huntsville!

Impeccably posh without pretension, Stella’s Elixir Lounge is THE place to meet after work, gather with friends, or impress your date. They will be serving your favorite libations on their rooftop in Downtown Huntsville on Holmes Avenue. After a successful grand opening last Tuesday, Stella's Elixir Lounge is ready for your visit! They invite you to experience their 4,000 square foot lounge boasting a comfortable mix of open air seating areas with cozy fire pits and a swanky indoor bar serving your favorite elixirs until 2 am every night. Visit them today in Downtown Huntsville located right next to Moe's Original BBQ.

Multiple downtown restaurants will be offering carryout, delivery, and dine in meals this holiday season! Don't stress over cooking a big meal this Christmas and order locally instead. Check out our list below!

Canadian Bakin Holiday Pre-Orders
Char Restaurant Holiday Catering
Commerce Kitchen Christmas Feast
Cotton Row Candlelight Christmas Eve Dinner
Fresko Grille's MEZZA Party Tray for the holidays
GrubSouth Free Delivery List
Mazzara's Kitchen Family Feast
Ruth Chris' Holiday Carryout Meal and Christmas Day Dine in

Shop then Drop in Downtown Huntsville!

Downtown Huntsville is truly a magical place during the holidays, and this year is no exception. Our downtown shops have the best gifts in stock for every member of your family! You can also stop in next weekend at Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment Center for their Winter Solstice Market, their largest market of 2020, and celebrate at La Esquina Cocina's Posada Hispanic Holiday Market! Shop local this year to support these small businesses and local artists!

Our downtown core shops have created an amazing Holiday Gift Guide for anyone and everyone you need to shop for! Go shopping in Downtown Huntsville soon to get these one-of-a-kind presents!

May May's
Stockings- $42
Toy Blender- $48
Truck Party Bath Squirters- $19
Kids Beanie- $26
Kids Pajama Set- $52

Caley Paige Home and Gifts
Pillow- $72
Woven Table- $130

Silhouette Boutique
Cork Yoga Mat- $107.00
Tamed Wild Flora Goddess Candle- $26.00
Crossbody Purse- $86.00

Harrison Brothers Hardware
Serving Platter- 65.00
Rocket Painting- $132.95,
Local Jelly- $8.95

Indigos Boutique
Hand Bag- $39.99
Set of Drinking Glasses- $34.99

Elitaire Boutique
Mamuye Whiskey Leather Bag - $168
Fozi Snakeskin Crossbody Leather Bag - $148
Navy Sweater Dress - $90

Wheelhouse Salon
Limited-Release Wheelhouse "Debbie" shirt- $15
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray- $48

The Huntsville Museum of Art Store
Frida Kahlo Vogue Tote- $42
“Women In Art” Puzzle- $16.50
Studio Roof Paradise Bird- $16

Earlywork's Children's Museum Gift Shop
Yoda- $45
Ornaments- $12.

Roosevelt and Co.
Sweater - $155
Shirt - $165
Jeans – $176 - $225
Messenger Bag - $198
Scarf – $95 - $195

This Friday, 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.

Confirmed art vendors include:
Yala Avenue
A Cute Angle
Stucchi's Jewelry
Luna Moth Candle
Candies con Fuego
Havana Bama Cafe

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!

Can't get enough of these Holiday Markets? Neither can we!

On Saturday, December 19th, come to the largest artist market of the year at Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment Center! The Winter Solstice Artist Market is the perfect place to bring your out-of-town family members to show them the best local artist and makers North Alabama has to offer. Stroll through the socially-distanced vendor artist market throughout the grounds, and take a step inside to shop the fantastic studio artists in the building! The Winter Solstice Market is the perfect place to find any last minute gifts as you get ready to celebrate the holidays - and the end of 2020!

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!

An Exclusive Sneak Peek of the Holidays in Downtown Huntsville!

The air is crisp and the holidays are quickly approaching! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, get a sneak peek at what events are coming to downtown Huntsville this Winter. From the grand opening of Skating in the Park, the new 10 Nights of Santa, and of course our very own Tinsel Trail, this holiday season is guaranteed to be filled with cheer!

The Huntsville Museum of Art (HMA) is opening its ninth season of Skating in the Park this year! The outdoor ice skating rink will officially open at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

The Museum invites people of all ages to make their holiday season merry and bright at Skating in the Park. Skating in the Park has updated its health and safety policies. All patrons must wear a mask when inside Skating in the Park's boundaries. Guests should also practice social distancing. The rink is limited to 125 skaters at one time, and railings will be disinfected every 90 minutes.

The rink will close on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 8:00pm. Visit HMAs website for hours, special events, and pricing.

Amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic the organizers of Santa’s Village, a north Alabama holiday tradition, have decided to reimagine and relocate the family experience for this year. The 2020 edition of Santa’s Village will be called Ten Nights of Santa. The event will be held indoors December 13-23 at the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum. The new location will allow organizers to uphold safe capacity limits, social distancing and sanitizing protocols.

The reimagined program will offer several “safety inspired” twists, including Santa visiting with children while being protected by “Santa’s Magic Snow Globe.” Due to an accidental spill of “magic elf dust” at the North Pole, Santa has been confined in a “magic snow globe.” However, the jolly old elf is determined that his confinement will not impact his ability and desire to meet with children and spread Christmas cheer.

A limited number of tickets for the 10 night event will be offered online and will adhere to EarlyWorks and ADPH safety protocols. This will be a timed entry, limited capacity event to ensure the safety of all involved. Tickets for the 10 night event will sell out fast!

Tickets for the event must be pre-purchased online. Cost for Ten Nights of Santa is $10 per person (children 12 months and below are free and do not require a ticket). For more information visit online at earlyworks.com

Tinsel Trail 2020, presented by Facebook, is only a few days away!

This years lighting ceremony will be held on November 27th at 6pm as Mayor Battle will kick off Tinsel Trail in Big Spring Park East. After the lighting of the trees, enjoy a special appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Claus, as well as, food from Golden Years Ice Cream Parlor and Diner food truck, hot chocolate from Southerland Sno Depot’s truck, treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes tent, and coffee from Gold Sprints pop-up tent available for purchase.

This free annual event will last from November 27th until January 3rd! Visit Tinsel Trail’s Facebook or Instagram page for more information and a list of special events!

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!

It's Halloweek in Downtown Huntsville!

Ghosts, witches, and scarecrows have been roaming the streets of downtown Huntsville and now they have taken over our Downtown Explorer. In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we will give you the exclusive on all the tricks and treats you can get in downtown this Halloweek! From daytime dress-up activities to evil evening plans, Downtown HSV has lots of physically-distanced and mask-friendly Halloween festivities. Even if you plan on having a quiet night alone (or so you think), we have a list of some chillingly good Halloween inspired menu items to enjoy this weekend. So, prepare for the fright of your life this week in downtown Huntsville!

You don't have to wait until the sun goes down to enjoy Halloween festivities in downtown Huntsville.

On Friday. Oct. 30th enjoy shopping at the Clinton Row shops for Freaky Friday! Special sales, deals, and food vendors will be there!

Saturday morning, you will see some witches riding through downtown. Don't be frightened, they have some candy to offer the little monsters on their way through! The Blossomwood Witches Ride is a fundraiser for Blount Hospitality House, in Huntsville - as well as an excuse for ladies to let out their witchy side! Their ride has been rescheduled for Halloween morning and we are so excited to see them riding their brooms (bikes) through our city center!

Want to enjoy trick or treating in a safe way this year? Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is hosting a trick or treat parade! From 2-3pm on Saturday Oct. 31, load up your vehicle with costumed kids (or grown folks) and roll on through Lowe Mill for some sweet treats!

If you'd rather enjoy Halloween under the moon this year, downtown Huntsville has plenty to offer!

Halloween parties are being hosted at Stovehouse, Mars Music Hall, Palms Nightclub, and Sammy T's! Plus, live music is available at Rocket Republic, Furniture Factory Bar & Grill, Sidetracks Music Hall and The Bar at 805.

Straight to Ale will be hosting a Drag Queen Bingo on Friday night and a Horror Movie Trivia on Saturday night both at 6pm in their speakeasy!

You can also celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at La Esquina Cocina on Friday from 5:30-9pm. Live music, salsa lessons, an outdoor street market with local vendors and authentic Mexican food and drinks are provided for FREE!

If you would like a more active Halloween activity to enjoy with your friend group, consider booking the Rocket City Rover for a Boo's Cruise! 

Don't feel like partying for Halloween, enjoy a nice meal and cocktails instead! Here is an extensive list of the variety of Halloween inspired treats our downtown restaurants are offering!

Commerce Kitchen: Halloween cocktails: Black Magic Margarita, Candy Corn Martini, Poison Appletini, Witches Brew.
Humphreys Bar and Grill: Ghoulish brunch at 11am with Tim Cannon with $3 mimosas and $4 bloody Marys. Costume contest, Halloween themed drinks and much more. The Beasley Brothers play at 9pm! NO cover charge!!
Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi: Spooky Sushi Roll, specialty Pumpkin Spiced Bobba Tea, candy for all,
free select sushi roll to guests wearing sushi themed costumes, streaming family friendly Halloween movies all day long, and $10 Hot Sake $1 off all Import Beer!
Pourhouse: Halloween cocktails: Old Kraken, The Candy Corn, The Raven, and The Cauldron.
Honest Coffee Roasters: The Hex Best Thing, spiced orange and vanilla latte with just a hint of activated charcoal.
MELT: A limited supply of delicious apple cider slushie! Kid-friendly for $3 or spike it with your favorite spirit!
Sam and Gregs: Spooky gelato!
Pane e Vino: Buy one get one half off on all pizza, kids eat free with purchase of adult meal, candy for all kids, Halloween movies all day, $4.99 Pumpkin Martinis $3 Bottle Beer $4 Draft.
The Moon Bakeshop: Cookies-n-ScReAm Cupcakes!
Cotton Row: Sleepy Hollow Cocktail.

Our LAST Food Truck All Stars is this Friday and many more events in Downtown Huntsville!

Come visit Downtown Huntsville this week to enjoy our very last Food Truck All Stars of 2020, this years amazing Pop-Up Parks, and many Halloween themed events! This is your exclusive guide to find your downtown experience, all in this edition of the Downtown Explorer.

Yes! This is our very last Food Truck All Stars of 2020, presented by valleymls.com! With no Food Truck All Stars Finale this year, this is your last chance to see all of your favorite food trucks in one place. Join us this Friday from 5-9pm at Big Spring Park for this physically distanced event!

The best part is, the weather is predicted to be nice and cool! Clear skies and temps in the 60's! Come grab your favorite menu items and walk around our beautiful Big Spring Park. 

Our 2020 Pop-Up Parks are here! Downtown Huntsville is welcoming back our Pop-Up Parks for 2020, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union. Move out the cars and bring in the people!  

6 parking spots around the downtown square have been converted into mini parks for you to enjoy. Grab a purple cup or a full meal and come take a seat (or enjoy other fun suprises) at these mini parks! These parks are open to the public and completely free to enjoy!

As an added bonus, you may have noticed that some of our Downtown Open Putt Putt holes are still out! That's because we are extending the Downtown Open, presented by Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate Group, through this weekend. 

Stay tuned to our social media pages for updates on these events and fun surprises to come!

Halloween is quickly approaching and there are so many SPOOKtacular activities to partake in! 

On October 24, participate in the BlossomWood Witches Ride & Sorcerers Stroll. The Blossomwood Witches Ride is a fun bike ride through the neighborhood of Blossomwood. Women dress up as witches, ride their brooms (bikes) and throw candy to the little monsters (kids) along the posted route. 

The Huntsville Ghost Walks are still going strong every Friday and Saturday night. They offer three completely different tours, but our personal favorite is the haunted tour! Haunted Downtown features the businesses in downtown Huntsville as well as the Big Spring and all of the spooky spirits that occupy them.

If you would rather take the Huntsville Ghost Walk haunted tour on a bike, we have just the thing for you. You can book a ride on the Rocket City Rover, a pedal-powered party trolley, and take a ghostly tour of downtown!

To finish off your thrilling night, head over to Lowe Mill for Monsters Movies at the Mill! Every Saturday night they will be playing a classic halloween movie on their 40 foot screen. Tickets can be bought here!

Step Outside and Enjoy Downtown Huntsville!

The weather is perfect here in Downtown Huntsville and we want you to take advantage of it! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we step outside to enjoy the 2020 Downtown Open course, the soon-to-come 2020 Pop-Up Parks, and watch our new Explorer Vlog series to learn more about our beautiful and unique downtown parks!

Have you been out to enjoy our 2020 Downtown Open course presented by Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate Group? This 17 hole course can be found around the downtown square and surrounding areas. Putt your ball around corners, through tanks and houses, into cups, and much more on this unique course. 

The scorecards and more information about the course can be found on our website. We hope to see you out there putting a hole in one!

Coming soon: 2020 Pop-Up Parks! Downtown Huntsville is welcoming back our Pop-Up Parks for 2020, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union. Move out the cars and bring in the people from October 15th through the 25th!  

There will be 7 parking spots around the downtown square converted into mini parks for you to enjoy. Some may include fun activities while others may be a relaxing conversational space! 

This 10-day event is free to attend and open to the public! RSVP to our Facebook Event Page!

Did you know Downtown Huntsville is home to many unique and beautiful parks? In our new Explorer Vlog series, we are exploring some of these parks to see what they have to offer. Already checked off of our list is the urban pocket park, Washington Park, as well as the splashpad park, Bicentennial Park! 

You can view these videos on our website and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Join us each week to learn about more of our urban parks in Downtown Huntsville!

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!

What do art, putt putt, and parks have in common? They are all in Downtown Huntsville!

As our 2020 Friday Night Art Walk comes to an end, Downtown Huntsville, Inc. is proud to announce the return of our Downtown Open Putt Putt course and our Pop-Up Parks this October! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we will give you exclusive details on these events so you can plan the perfect day in Downtown Huntsville!

We are proud to announce that our Downtown Open Putt Putt course, presented by Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate Group is making a return in 2020 on October 1st through October 11th! Play putt putt on this unique, urban course with 17 holes around the square over a 10-day period for FREE!

For the safety of everyone, we ask that you bring your own putter and ball to use for the course. You will be able to print your own score cards through our Facebook Event Page!

We hope this years course is safe and fun for you and your whole family! Don’t forget to tag us @DowntownHsv in all of your photos!

Come down to the square in downtown for our very last Art walk of 2020. Yes, you read that right! Our very LAST Friday Night Art Walk of 2020, presented by Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty, is this Friday! So come to Downtown from 5-8pm and get your holiday shopping done early this year and snag some amazing Fall themed items. We also have some exciting new vendors joining us this Friday, so don't miss out!

The map and full list of vendors can be found on our Facebook Event Page.

The unique and quirky Pop Up Parks return to Downtown Huntsville October 15th through the 25th!

Pop Up Parks 2020 will feature 7 parking spots converted into mini-parks around the Downtown Square. The event's motto: "Move out the cars, bring in the people." Downtown Huntsville, Inc invites the community to come out, play on the mini-parks, and enjoy all the amazing things Downtown Huntsville has to offer. 
This 10-day event is free to attend and open to the public!

RSVP to our Facebook Event Page to see updates!

Its Fall in Downtown Huntsville! Here's some food, beverages, and activities to enjoy this season.

It's Fall y'all! Fall kicks off September 22nd and Downtown Huntsville is ready, we want to make sure you are too! In this edition of the Downtown Explorer, we will focus on this Friday's Food Truck All Stars, as well as, reveal some Fall themed food and beverages and fun activities to celebrate the start of the season!

This Friday, September 18th, is the second to last Food Truck All Stars of 2020, presented by valleymls.com. We have a great lineup in store for you including: I Love Bacon, Suzy's Pops, Whats Popp'N, Nanny's Old Fashioned Lemonade, Golden Years Ice Cream Parlor, Regale Cupcakery, Piper and Leaf, Beast Mode, Iceworks, Grumpy's, and Southerland Sno Depot. RSVP to our Facebook event page and join us from 5pm-9pm at Big Spring Park.

Also, if you enjoy visiting and supporting these food trucks, then head over to our website to submit your favorite food truck items for our Super Seven voting! The submission deadline for food truck items is Sunday September 20th so don't miss out! 

Pumpkin Spice isn't the only flavor being added to the menus in Downtown Huntsville. Some of our downtown restaurants have shared with us some Fall themed items they are offering that you HAVE to try this season!

Commerce Kitchen: Skillet Catfish with Roasted fall vegetables; and Ribeye of Angus Beef with Vadalia Onion Rings and Amish Beans
Cotton Row: Butter Braised Maine Lobster with Winter Black truffles; and Fall Beet salad with Feta Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette
Pane e Vino Pizzeria: Chicago Deep-dish Pizza; and Stuffed Caprese Pizza
Cookie Dough Magic: Octobers featured flavor is Butterfinger Cookie Dough
Melt: Avocado toast with 2 pieces of local sourdough bread, cheddar cheese, turkey, bacon, avocado and topped with sunny side up eggs served with tater tots.
Ruth's Chris: Velvety sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy pecan-brown sugar crust. Available for dine-in, carry out, delivery or try your hand making this southern classic at home using the award winning Ruth’s Chris recipe.
JJ's Treats: Apple Pies, Red Velvet cake, Pecan Pies, Coffee Cake, Pumpkin spice snocone with vanilla cream, Peach Cobbler, Sweet Potato Pie, Sugar Free Brownies, cake pops, and mochas with nutmeg and cinnamon.
Craft Coffee Trail: Several of our Craft Coffee Trail stops are featuring Fall flavored options including: Butterscotch Caramel and Shortbread flavors at Olde Town Coffee, Apple Pie and Pumpkin flavors at Piper and Leaf, and so much more! Follow along with Alex Hendrix as she reviews each Craft Coffee Trail stops Fall drinks!

Aside from limited edition foods and beverages, there are plenty of Fall activities to partake in before winter creeps in.

Huntsville Ghost Walk is back for spooky season with three completely different walking tours! Old Town Historic District Tour, Twickenham Historic District Tour, and Haunted Downtown Tour. All walking tours leave from Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in September and October. Walking tours are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Cash preffered. Reservations are not necessary for the walking tours.

Now that the weather has started to cool down, outdoor activities are a must! We Run Huntsville meet every Wednesday for a Pub Run through the downtown area. Tour de Ville is an annual, festive event centered on a leisurely bike ride around Historic Downtown Huntsville, taking place this year on September 26th. And, many more events are listed below. 

We hope you enjoy the changing of the leaves this year in Downtown Huntsville!