Family events in Decatur, AL

An open gym practice time offers free play and skill-building for little ones in a safe, playful setting. Kids can move, leap, climb, and discover while burning energy and building confidence. The cost is $5 per child, and walk-ins are welcome with no reservation required.

Open Swim at Goldfish Swim School – Madison welcomes the whole community, not only enrolled families. Enjoy time in a comfortably warm 92 degree pool that works well for relaxed play or a gentle, low‑impact workout. Amenities include certified lifeguards, private changing huts, showers with complimentary shampoo, and suit spinners so you do not leave dripping. Admission is 5 dollars per swimmer with a 15 dollar family cap, and members swim free. Reservations are made through Eventbrite, payment is collected in person upon arrival, and ticket purchases are not processed on Eventbrite. This weekly offering invites families, friends, and solo swimmers to float, splash, stretch, and unwind in warm water.

The Providence Market at The Village of Providence offers a wide array of goods, including produce, hot sauces, a variety of jellies such as pepper jelly, honey, dog treats, bath and body products, sorbet, desserts, breads, jewelry, candles, flowers, and more.

Learn silk screen printing in a family friendly class for ages 14 and up. This hands-on workshop covers the essentials while you create a custom piece on your choice of a T-shirt or a hoodie. All materials are provided, including the garment you will print. Please arrive with an idea for your artwork. A simple hand drawing works, or bring a digital design on a flash drive. Instruction includes how screen mesh and mesh count affect results, how to choose the right screen for your project, preparing artwork in Corel Draw or Photoshop, coating a screen and exposing the image, setting up a print station, applying ink and making prints, curing and finishing the garment, and cleaning and reclaiming screens. Gift options and memberships are available.

The HIA Annual Summer Picnic returns with tasty food, fun games, and exciting prizes. It offers a relaxed summertime atmosphere that is perfect for friends and community.

Designed for little learners and their caregivers, this four-class series introduces a new theme each session through a story and hands-on activities. It is intended for children ages 2 to 4 attending with an adult who actively participates. The package is sold as a set of four classes for one consistent weekday and time slot each month, and capacity is limited, so advance registration is recommended. The cost is $48 plus tax for one child with one adult for the complete series, with an additional child available for $48 plus tax for the series. Themes include Wacky Weather, Super Space, Perfect Plants, and Funny Fungi. Please note that infants and older children cannot register or be in the room. Admission to exhibits is not included. All sales are final with no refunds.

This family-focused evening offers opportunities for children to play and learn, along with a complimentary kids meal when an entree is purchased. Activity sheets and kid-friendly board games are provided, a portable playpen is available for little ones, and a kid-appropriate movie runs in the lounge. There is also a safe, designated space for card trading and other games. The free kids item can be a grilled cheese, a grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or a cheese quesadilla. One complimentary kids item is available per accompanying entree.

Explore the heritage of Historic Downtown Hartselle on a self-guided walking experience featuring live historical scenes, engaging stories, and interactive moments that re-create the era from the 1920s through the 1940s. The walk begins at the Hitching Post by the historic Train Depot and is part of Depot Days Festival Week. Ticket information will be shared soon.