Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th is Spring Break, and here are ten fun things you can do during the week off of school.

Stay Home

One of the most common ways to spend any break during high school is staying home, relaxing, getting sleep, anything but worrying about school.

Try a New Restaurant

Spring Break is an amazing time to try something new and go to a restaurant you’ve never tried or heard of before.

Find a Greenway to Walk Your Dog

Since spring is the time when the weather starts to warm up again without getting too unbearable, it’s a perfect time to walk your dog, or just take a walk to destress from school.

Rocket City Reading Fest

If you like to read, the Orion Ampithetere is partnering with the Huntsville/Madison County Public Library to host the Rocket City Reading Fest on Sunday, March 10 from 11-3 p.m. with tons of fun activities.

Auburn vs. Troy Baseball Match 

Whether you’re an Auburn Tigers fan or a Troy Tojans fan there’s a great opportunity to see them play at Toyota Feild on Tuesday, March 12. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:05 p.m. and tickets start at $8.

Ellen McAnelly Memorial St.Patrick’s Day Parade

Huntsville’s St Patrick’s Day Parade was started in 1978 by Ellen McAnelly who owned the Finnegan’s Pub before it closed in 2013. The parade is free to attend in Downtown Huntsville on March 16 at 11 a.m.

Daytime Food Tour

Wander the cozy streets of Huntsville with an experienced local guide on March 11th from 1-3 p.m. On a guided walking food tour, you can visit locally-owned food establishments in Downtown Huntsville.

Old Town Historic Homes Walking Tour

If you like history, you might like to tour Huntsville’s Old Town Historic District on March 12 from 8-9 am. You’ll go on a guided tour through the Old Town Historic District and discover the neighborhood’s role in various events such as the Civil War, Women’s Suffrage, and the Space Race.

Pre-Civil War Homes Walking Tour

Another tour for those interested in history you can go on a walking tour on March 12 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Explore 20 pre-Civil War homes and structures as the brilliant tour guide brings Alabama’s history to life.

Teen Craft at South Huntsville Public Library

Teens ages 12 – 18 can join on March 13 from 4- 5 p.m. at the South Huntsville Public Library. Anyone with any level of experience can join to paint watercolor clovers.