2025 North Alabama Summer Guide
Need help filling the days while the kids are out of school? Breathe easy. We’re here to help.
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2025 North Alabama Summer Guide
Things to do in North Alabama this summer Festivals, concerts, movies, camps, waterparks, and so much more. If you’re looking to fill your family’s summer, you have come to the right place! Our North Alabama Summer Fun Guide is chock full of ideas for ways to get out and do ALL THE THINGS.
2025 Summer Activities
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
LOCAL LIVING
Athens Kiddie Carnival returns with more pint-sized fun!
LIFESTYLE
Blast Off Into Summer with Our Rocket City Bucket List!
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Free and Cheap Summer Movies in North Alabama
PARENTING & FAMILY LIFE
Sparking Innovation: Summer Circuits Day Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Summer Festivals, Fairs, and Carnivals in Huntsville and North Alabama
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Summer Train Rides at the North Alabama Railroad Museum
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Summer Volunteer Programs for Teens in North AL
Free Fun
You’ve got just over 60 days to fill with fun and that can get expensive. Don’t worry, we can help with that. Here’s a great list of totally free activities they can enjoy this summer.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
10 Totally Free Things to Do in Huntsville with Kids This Summer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Color Your World with HMCPL's 2025 Summer Reading Program
LOCAL LIVING
COMING SOON! Vacation Bible School (VBS) in Huntsville, Madison & Madison County 2026
LOCAL LIVING
Disc Golf Courses in Huntsville That Kids Can Play
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Discover Madison's Trains On Main
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Go Duck Hunting in Huntsville!
LOCAL LIVING
Go On a Hunt for These Artistic Huntsville Murals!
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Kids Bowl Free Program Strikes Up Summer Fun in Huntsville
LOCAL LIVING
Summer Storytimes and Activities in Huntsville, Madison and Madison County
Waterworks
There is nothing quite as hot as a summer in Alabama. You’re going to want to check out these options for water fun.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ahoy, Mateys! Make a Splash at Pirate’s Bay Water Park
LOCAL LIVING
Cool Off at Decatur's Point Mallard Water Park
LOCAL LIVING
Dive into Summer Fun at the Hartselle Aquatic Center
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Review: Sand Mountain Water Park in Albertville
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Spring Valley Beach Waterpark Just a Splash Away
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Where Kids Can Take Swimming Lessons in Huntsville, Madison County and North Alabama
LOCAL LIVING
Wipeout Summer Boredom at the Slippery Summit Aqua Park in Cullman
Nature Lovers
With its long lazy days, summer is the season to enjoy nature and all it has to offer. Hiking trails, fishing trips, camping, waterfalls and more. Time in nature is never wasted and your kids will look back fondly on these days as some of their happiest.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Adventure Friendly Land Trust Trails
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Best Fishing Holes in Madison County
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Camping with Kids: A Quick and Dirty Getting Started Guide
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cool Off at Our Favorite Alabama Waterfalls
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Where To Take Kids Mountain Biking in North Alabama
