“Our goal is to offer events that are family friendly,” Sanders said. “Coming off COVID, we want families with small children to have something to do with their kids.” Hoping to cash in on the Association’s Wassail Trail that was held in December and according to geofencing attracted 790 patrons, the group has set their first spring event, the Spring Fling for Friday, April 8. The event, beginning at 6 p.m., will feature an easter egg hunt, food trucks, the Huntsville Public Library’s book mobile, performances by local high school students and face painting. “For safety reasons, we have planned for children to go from business to business to collect eggs. After finding all the eggs, they will turn those eggs in for a prize,” Sanders said. Sanders says the event has garnered many partners, including Kathy Mann of Coldwell Banking and the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Sprocket, the Trash Panda’s mascot will be present and Polaris Industries will have their Slingshots on display. There will be giveaways as well, including a staycation that includes dinner and tickets to a Trash Panda game. “We want visitors to be mindful that Main Street will be closed off, but there is plenty of public parking behind Old Black Bear,” Sanders said. Other events for the area are in the works. Patrons can stay up to date on all events, business development and store sales by following the new Facebook page @shoppes of downtown Madison.
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