This list was created for anyone searching for things to do in Huntsville, AL or Madison, AL, especially those who want to meet new people, make friends, and feel more connected in North Alabama.
As someone who grew up in Huntsville, I understand how difficult it can be to meet people here—even when you already know some in the area. Many of my clients have shared frustration with loneliness and not knowing where to start. This page is designed to help.
📅 General Events in Huntsville
👉 https://ourvalleyevents.com/event-calendar/
🏃 Athletic Groups
- Alabama Sports Group
👉 http://www.athleticclubalabama.com/ - Ballroom Dancing
👉 http://www.mindspring.com/~dancehsv/ - Belly Dancing Lessons
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/beledi-club-belly-dancing - Canoe Club
👉 http://www.huntsvillecanoeclub.org/ - Group Dance Lessons
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/north-alabama-country-dance-society - Disc Golf
👉 https://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2017_Singles_League - Fencing Club
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/huntsville-fencing-club - Huntsville Rugby Club
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/huntsville-rugby-club - Huntsville Volleyball
👉 http://www.hvba.org/ - Kickball
👉 http://www.gokickball.com/huntsville/ - Roller Derby
👉 http://www.dixiederbygirls.com/ - Rowing Group
👉 http://www.rocketcityrowing.com/ - Scuba Club
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/scuba-explorers-adventurers-society-seas - Spring City Cycling Club
👉 http://www.springcity.org/ - Square Dancing
👉 http://www.squaredancehsv.net/ - Tennis League
👉 http://www.hitl.org/ - We Run Huntsville
👉 http://www.werunhuntsville.com/walking/
🧠 Mental Health Support Groups
- Al-Anon
👉 http://www.alnwfl-al-anon.org/_districtpages/area64_d13_meetings.htm - Anger Management
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/anger-management-group - Celebrate Recovery
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/celebrate-recovery - CoDA
👉 http://locator.coda.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=pagefling&page=details.cfm&editId=8 - Depression & Bipolar Support
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/depression-and-bipolar-support-alliance - Divorce Care
👉 https://www.divorcecare.org/countries/us/states/al/cities/huntsville - Gamblers Anonymous
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/gamblers-anonymous-and-gam-anon - Grief Groups
👉 http://www.hospicefamilycare.org/home1.aspx
👉 https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/bereavement-care-program
👉 https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us/states/al/cities/huntsville
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/grief-bereavement-support-group - Overeaters Anonymous
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/overeaters-anonymous-first-presbyterian-church - Sex Anonymous
👉 https://www.sa.org/f2f/United-States-of-America/Alabama/ - Suicide Survivors
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/survivors-suicide-support-group - Various Mental Health Groups
👉 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/al/huntsville
✝️ Christian Groups
- Asbury Groups
👉 https://weareasbury.com/findagroup/ - The Net
👉 https://thenet.org/groups/purpose-groups - Church of the Highlands
👉 https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/campuses/huntsville - Cove Church
👉 http://www.covechurch.com/ministries/adults - Knights of Columbus
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/knights-columbus-huntsville-council-4080
🎨 Hobbies & Social Activities
- Lowe Mill Art Classes
👉 http://www.lowemill.net/classes/ - Arts Huntsville Calendar
👉 http://www.artshuntsville.org/arts-calendar/ - Bird Watching
👉 http://northalbirding.com/ - Book Clubs
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/armchair-traveler-book-club - Happy Hour Book Club
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/happy-hour-book-club - Amateur Radio Club
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/huntsville-amateur-radio-club - Huntsville Kennel Club
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/huntsville-kennel-club - Jazz & Poetry
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/huntsville-jazz-and-poetry-society-jazz-jam-poetry-jam - Meetup
👉 https://www.meetup.com - Rocket City RC
👉 http://www.rocketcityrc.com/ - Screenwriters
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/screen-writers-tennessee-valley
👥 Groups by Life Stage
- Coworking Night
👉 https://coworkingnight.org/ - Huntsville Women’s Club
👉 http://huntsvillewomansclub.blogspot.com/ - Huntsville Young Professionals
👉 https://www.huntsvilleyoungprofessionals.com/ - Single Parents Group
👉 https://www.facebook.com/swaklife - Women’s Group
👉 http://www.newcomersofgreaterhuntsville.org/
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities
- Harris Home
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/harris-home-children - Huntsville Hospital Volunteers
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/huntsville-hospital-volunteer-services - Huntsville Volunteer Services
👉 https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/residents/get-involved-volunteer/
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/volunteer-jobs-huntsville-al/
👉 https://www.downtownrescuemission.org/get-involved/volunteer/
👉 https://greatnonprofits.org/city/huntsville/AL - Humane Society
👉 https://hmcpl.org/community/greater-huntsville-humane-society-inc - Volunteer Match
👉 https://www.volunteermatch.org/search?l=Huntsville,%20AL,%20USA
❤️ You Are Not Alone
If you’re feeling lonely or disconnected, you’re not alone. Taking small steps—like joining a group or attending an event—can make a meaningful difference.
👩⚕️ About the Author
Christy Elzer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Huntsville, AL and the owner of Journey to Hope Counseling LLC. She helps individuals reduce stress, improve relationships, and feel more connected.
📞 Looking for Counseling?
👉 https://counselinghuntsville.com/contact
📞 (256) 542-1415
📧 christy.elzer@gmail.com