Friday, May 20, 2011

Free Weekend Events

Pokemon Secret Egg Download @ Toys R Us
Now through May 31.  “FREE Pokémon Secret Egg Download from April 27-May 31. Get a secret egg that hatches to reveal one of three characters from Ash's traveling party on the new Pokémon TV series, at DS Download station only at Toys"R"Us!  Bring your Nintendo DS system and your Pokémon Black or White Versions to Toys"R"Us to recieve the Character Download!"
Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. 
Friday
6:00 pm
Concerts on the Dock @ Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr., Huntsville
“Meagan Jean and the KFB”
7:00 pm-7:00 am
Relay for Life @ Hazel Green High School
7:00 pm
Movies in the Park @ Founders Park, Decatur
“E.T.”
Saturday
8:00 am
CASA Garden Work Day @ CASA Community Garden, 4725 Bob Wallace Ave., Huntsville
8:00 am
Huntsville Wildflower Society Hike @ 2006 Franklin St., Huntsville
8:00 am-Noon
Madison City Farmers Market @ 1282 Hughes Rd., Madison
8:00 am-4:00 pm
Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Fair in Ardmore
“Come on out and plan to spend the day with us. Lots of talented artisans and crafters will have some of the finest handmade products available. Jewelry, stoneware, paintings, woodwork, quilts, gourds, birdhouses…the list goes on and on. There will be bedding plants, flowers and flower baskets available for purchase. And there will be great entertainment from some of the areas most talented people. Southern gospel, bluegrass, country, children’s dance and maybe a little comedy!! Best of all, IT’S FREE ADMISSION!!! Bring your lawn chair and sit a spell. We’ll have some of the finest food available in our cafe and cooked outside…fried pies, funnel cake, hand-dipped Ice Cream. Be prepared to shop the General Store while you’re here! Visit www.whistlehollow.com for more info.”
8:00 am
Clean Up Madison Day @ Dublin Park
“All participants will meet at Dublin Park no later than 8:00 AM where clean up supplies and specific instructions will be provided. Madison City Schools will be providing transportation to and from the clean up sites.  We are encouraging all to participate in this great event to make our community better. Childcare will be provided for children infant to age 11 at Dublin Park by Rocket City Sitters.”
8:30 am-Noon
Madison County Commission Fishing Rodeo @ Sharon Johnston Park
“Boys & girls must bring their own rod & reel or pole & check in a half-hour prior to their fishing time.  The Commission will provide hooks, corks, bait & post the rules.  No boats or artificial lures allowed.  Ages 5-10 fish from 8:30-10 AM & ages 11-15 fish from 10:30-Noon.”
8:00 am-Noon
Ars Nova garage sale @ 7908 C Charlotte Dr., Huntsville
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show @ Historic Huntsville Depot, 320 Church St., Huntsville
9:00 am
Radio Controllers fly-in demonstration and workshop for children @ S. Leeman Ferry Rd., Huntsville
10:00 am
The Great Big Book Bash @ Huntsville Library
Preschool - 2nd grade. “The morning session is focused on children pre-school age to 2nd grade and will feature “song singer, tale teller, music maker” NY Times Best-Selling Author Eric Litwin, author of Pete the Cat.  Eric  is a popular performing artist who plays interactive music, tells musical stories and brings books to life. He plays at schools and libraries across the country. Mr. Eric has won a Parents Choice Award, iParenting Media Award, The Children’s Music Web Award and many more. He is the co-creator of The Learning Groove which offers parent and child music classes.  ”
10:00 am
Exterior Paint Workshop @ Home Depot
10:00 am
Poke Salat Bluegrass Festival in Arab
“Festival begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Arab and is free to all. Will include kids area with inflatables and a kid D.J. All children activities are free. Eat poke salat at the famous L Rancho Cafe and listen to bluegrass music on the downtown stage. A free pickin' and grinnin' session is open to anyone on the downtown stage from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The concert gates open at the Arab City Park at 2 p.m. with music starting at 3 p.m. Band lineup includes Freshwater Creek, Canaan's Crossing, The Boxcars and Dailey&Vincent. Tickets can be purchased by calling 256-586-3138.”
10:30 am
Beaba Babycooke Baby Food Maker demo @ Williams Sonoma
11:00 am
Healthy Lawn Workshop @ Home Depot
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Papercrafting with Fiskars and Colorbok Demo @ Jo Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
12:00-3:00 pm
Simply Intuitive Breastfeeding @ Babies R Us
“Learn about the new Collect, Protect, Store & Feed system from Tommee Tippee”
12:30 pm-11:00 pm
SoulStock @ Point Mallard
1:00 pm
The Great Big Book Bash @ Huntsville Library
3rd grade-middle school.  “The afternoon session is focused on older elementary and middle-school students and will feature Sam Bartlett, musician and author of Stuntology. Sam is a 25-year master entertainer and tour guide to the fabulous world of Stuntology. The “Stuntology” program mixes education, silliness and entertainment for a wonderful family event.  Kids of all ages will love the familiar and not-so-familiar tricks and stunts that he demonstrates.  Bartlett involves children in both the demonstration and the execution of the stunts.”
1:00 pm
Energy Efficient Lighting workshop @ Home Depot
1:00-3:00 pm
Jewelry Making with Jesse James Demo at Jo Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
1:00-3:00 pm
Wilton Cake Decorating Demo @ Michael’s
2:00 pm
Brain Games @ Huntsville Library
“game time with instruction in logical thinking, North Alabama Mensa Kids Trek, children must have adult partner”
Sunday
FREE On the Grill: Starters & Side Techinique Class @ Williams-Sonoma
10:00 am
How To Entertain Outdoors Class @Pottery Barn
“Get tips on effortless backyard entertaining from casual BBQs to cocktail parties.”
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Fair in Ardmore
1:00 pm
Fundamentals of Deck Building workshop @ Home Depot
1:00-3:00 pm
Making Memories Bravissimo! Make-It Take-It @ Michael’s
“Create 3D customized keepsakes in just three easy steps.”  Adults only.
Monday
11:00 am-4:00 pm
School’s Out Ice Skating Special @ Municipal Ice Complex, 3185 Leeman Ferry Rd., Huntsville
“Students bring your most recent report card or progress report to a public session. For each A you earned, it's $1 off your admission-that means it's FREE if you got straight A's!”
3:30 pm and 4:00 pm
Dance Your Dreams! @ Merrimack Hall
6:00-8:00 pm
Concerts by the River: Cristian Lynn & Friends and Cristian Lynn & Double Shot @ Rhodes Ferry Park, Decatur
"Bring a picnic, a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the entertainment! Call (256) 341-4818 for updated schedule information."

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