Featured Events
Featured Events List
Nature Rangers Camp: Wild World of Animals
Discover fun facts about unique animals from around the world. Explore our barnyard as you meet and learn about our farm animals. Hike our woodland trails to learn about habitats and spy the mountain wildlife. No day would be complete without playing games with camp friends and making crafts, including a keepsake scrapbook. Campers will also enjoy Tommy Howell’s thrilling animal encounter program. This animal-filled camp is guaranteed to be wild and wonderful! Burritt camps provide your child with a summer full of learning and laughter! Each week of camp revolves around a different theme. These camps are open to…
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$10 - $12
City Lights & Stars Concert: Eric Essix MOVE Trio
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Eric Essix began as a fusion and contemporary jazz bandleader in the early 90s. He appeared on the scene with two recorded albums of light pop, fusion, and modern material for Nova. His subsequent releases for Zebra Records showed a shift from his established smooth funk to a more mature, bluesier style with a distinct Southern feel. While solidly based in contemporary jazz, Eric Essix MOVE Trio crosses many genres and appeals to a wide variety of people, and they have toured extensively both in the US and Europe. Food trucks will be O’Taste & See…
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Nature Rangers Camp: Fiddle Dee Dee
Burritt and HSO’s Symphony School are excited to partner for our 7th year of violin camp! This perennial favorite offers campers the opportunity to receive quality instruction on the violin from the Symphony School’s experienced staff, plus the crafts, games, and active fun that Burritt does best. This year we’ll celebrate the Alabama Gold Rush and “fiddle” around with some traditional songs. No experience required! Join us for a memorable week with music and fun that you won’t find anywhere else. Burritt camps provide your child with a summer full of learning and laughter! Each week of camp revolves around…
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Nature Rangers Camp: Geology Really Rocks
Did you know there is gold in the hills of Alabama? Join us to discover where and when the Southern gold rush happened. Let’s investigate different types of rocks right here in Alabama. Campers will become Junior Geologists as they explore, hike, view a real coal mine, learn about and make their own fossil, and take home their own geode. Your child will start their own rock collection and pan for “gold” and gems in our sluice. We will also go on an interactive Treasure Hunt at Gold Mountain. Come have an adventure as we explore rocks and learn about…
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$10 - $12
City Lights & Stars Concert: KUSH
KUSH was formed in Huntsville, Alabama in January 2007, at the request of local DJ Marcus Sims (Global Grooves—WJAB). A group of friends, family, and few former Reggae Mystics, came together to play for a Bob Marley birthday celebration program. After the immense success of the event, band members decided to work together permanently. Since that time, KUSH has performed multiple venues throughout the Southeast. The name KUSH comes from an ancient African empire. Many artists have influenced KUSH. Reggae ambassador Bob Marley’s influence is quite evident in the “Roots,” while artists such as Sean Paul and Beenie Man have…
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Nature Rangers Camp: Eco Adventures
Come take a fresh look at nature when you join us on an Eco Adventure! Our days in the great outdoors will have us using our senses on the trails, playing out on the green, and exploring our relationship with nature. We will hear stories about the discoveries and accomplishments of some famous Eco Adventurers and learn how we can follow in their footsteps. While we make friends, crafts, and memories, we will also learn how we can make the world a better – and more fun! – place for everyone. Burritt camps provide your child with a summer full…
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$10 - $12
City Lights & Stars Concert: Mo’ Sol
Mo’ Sol’s energetic brand of Motown, funk, soul & hip-hop has become a huge hit at events throughout the Southeast. At their inaugural appearance at Burritt the crowd was on the dance floor and jamming on the bluff. The band is led by Ms. Monique, a veteran Atlanta vocalist who possesses a voice reminiscent of Aretha Franklin and moves that match Beyoncé. Backed by a rock solid rhythm section and surrounded by some of Atlanta’s finest vocalists, Mo’ Sol keeps the dance floor packed from beginning to end. Mo’ Sol brings more than just soul to the table. Whether you’d…
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Folklife Festival
Folklife festival will showcase craftspeople, artists and presenters who will share their knowledge about the traditions, skills, handicrafts and arts of our region during the 1800s and early 1900s. Come hear traditional music, see Appalachian dance, and watch demonstrators as they show you how our ancestors worked, lived and created art. Skills that will be demonstrated include: blacksmithing, flint knapping, Native American flute making and playing, spinning, quilting, open hearth cooking and much, much more. This exciting day of family fun will be from 10:00-4:00. You won’t want to miss this wonderful experience! Watch our website for more details such…
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Easter Jubilee
Join us at Burritt on March 31, 2018 for an eggstra special event unlike any Easter event in town! Bring your basket and collect eggs and treats from the Easter Bunny and Burritt’s frontier friends.
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Spring Farm Days
Spring Farm Days is an exciting time to visit our barnyard animals, experience the historic skills and chores of our ancestors, and learn about life on the farm. Hands-on experience doing some of the old-fashioned chores like rug beating, butter churning and mattress stuffing is always a favorite while helping you appreciate modern conveniences. Watch the sheep shearing demonstration and learn how wool goes from sheep to shawl. View an assortment of antique farm equipment and enjoy our county fair as you compete in old fashioned games and see the results of the quilting and canning contests. Join us on April…
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