Holiday Events In Huntsville and Beyond

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“Host of Christmas Past” (Fayetteville, TN)

November 9-11 – Every year during the second weekend of November the small town of Fayetteville comes alive with its traditional “Host of Christmas Past.” This friendly small town offers free parking, great food, carriage rides, homemade snow, high tea, and nonstop entertainment. Website: www.hostofchristmaspast.com

Santa at the Mall

November 10 – Christmas Eve – Both Parkway Place and Madison Square Malls will have their Santas in place on November 10th and they’ve got all kinds of special events planned. Check their websites for all the info. www.parkwayplacemall.com and www.madisonsquaremall.com

Galaxy of Lights (Botanical Garden)

November 9-12 (Walking Nights) Thanksgiving through December 31st (Driving Nights) – Don’t miss North Alabama’s favorite holiday tradition! Galaxy of Lights is a holiday light spectacle featuring larger-than-life animated light displays. Galaxy of Lights is the perfect holiday treat for the young and young-at-heart. The entrance for Galaxy of Lights will be through the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. This will be the entrance for both walking and driving nights. There will be clearly marked signs from the entrance near the Huntsville Marriott. On the way into the Garden for driving nights, plan on stopping at the Space Center’s Aviation Challenge Area for a few minutes to see Santa’s Rocket Pit Stop with some fun treats and live reindeer! www.hsvbg.org
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Jingle Bell 5K Run/1K Walk

November 18 – Come out to Columbia High School dressed in your best holiday costume ready to chase Santa at this years Jingle Bell Run/ Walk for the Arthritis Foundation. Be there with bells on! Sign up to run or donate. www.arthritis.org/jingle-bell-run

Santa’s Village (Constitution Village)

November 23 – December 23, 5-9PM Nightly – Another holiday event put on by Earlyworks, this one in conjunction with Constitution Village. If you buy a ticket to the Earlyworks Society’s Suppers with Santa, you get admission to Santa’s Village for free but you can also just buy tickets for this delightful event on its own. Young and old will delight in visiting the Claus’ house, Santa’s reindeer, the North Pole elves and chatting with Santa! Nightly snow shows, craft projects in the Toymaker’s Workshop, musical entertainment on the Tinsel Tunes Stage and shopping at the new Arts Marketplace, all add to the enchantment at the Village Santa calls home. NEW THIS YEAR: In Santa’s Magic Garden there’s a show you won’t want to miss! This magical garden will come to life right before your eyes – Christmas trees will talk and sing, while holiday lights magically keep up the beat! Ticket Prices: $20 per family (up to 5 people) or $5 per person. Children under 1 year free. www.earlyworks.com www.earlyworks.com
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Kris Kringle’s Candlelight Christmas (Burritt)

November 30th and December 1st – See Burritt on the Mountain transformed into a twinkling, winter wonderland. With lots of hands-on crafts, photo opportunities at the giant gingerbread house, and a visit with Kris Kringle, you don’t want to miss the fun! There are also musical groups performing in a number of styles throughout the park. Tickets: $2 (Burritt members); $9 (adults); $8 (seniors and military); $6 (13-17); $5 (3-12); children two and under are FREE www.burrittonthemountain.com
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“Christmas Now & Then” (Decatur)

November 30, December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16 at 7:00PM – This annual show at Calvary Assembly Church in Decatur not only features Santa, but dancing characters like Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch, Angels, Elves, Spiderman, VeggieTales, Disney characters, and a host of other children’s favorites in the elaborate production. Tickets are general admission and can be purchased online in advance for $4 each. www.christmasnowandthen.com

Pictures with Santa (NAECU)

December 3 – North Alabama Educators Credit Union is hosting a “Pictures with Santa” day at their main office location at 2309 Whitesburg Drive, South, Huntsville, Alabama 35801. Santa will be available from 9 AM to 1 PM on this date. RSVP Laura Simpson via email at loanclerk@naecu.org or by telephone at 256-534-2423 to schedule your appointment time. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society! www.naecu.org/pictureswithsanta.html

Santa Train

December 1, 2, and 8th – This is a great holiday treat from The North Alabama Railroad Museum. Come out and see the train decorated inside and out. Talk and visit with Santa on the train and let the little ones have their picture made with him. And surprise, all the good youngsters will get a special treat from Santa before the day is done. These train rides last 40 minutes and run at 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3 PM. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended and may be made by calling the museum at (256) 851-6276 (NARM) on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. www.northalabamarailroadmuseum.com

Suppers with Santa (Earlyworks Society)

December 3-6th – This popular Huntsville fundraiser sponsored by the Earlyworks Society includes a child friendly dinner and a seat at each table reserved for Santa to drop by and wish you a hearty Ho Ho Ho! When Santa’s not at your table, one of his many friends will drop by to say hello. After dinner, head over to Santa’s Village to visit with the reindeer, hear a story from Mrs. Claus, and enjoy the snowfall while listening to our entertainers performing holiday classics (and you can visit with Santa there, too!). Each seat is $12 and tickets go on sale NOVEMBER 1st online only. For more info click here.
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Holiday Magic at Burritt On the Mountain

December 6-7 – Guests will enjoy a traditional Christmas Dinner, festive caroling & a visit from St. Nick. Each magical evening begins in the Trillium Room with light hors d’oeuvres & holiday cheer with family & friends. When dinner is ready, guests will be led by lantern along candle-lit pathways to a cozy meal in a historic log house of their choice. Reservations required. www.burrittonthemountain.com

Santa Brunch (Botanical Garden)

December 8th – On Saturday, December 10th at 10 AM, Huntsville families are invited to join Santa for a Holiday Brunch. Clementine’s will cater the event and children will get a chance to sit on Santa’s lap for a picture so be sure to bring your camera! There will also be a holiday craft and face painting for little ones to enjoy. Reservations are required, call (256) 830-4447 ext 232 or book online. The cost is $15 per person with Garden admission, additional for non-members. www.hsvbg.org

“Narnia” A Christmas Ballet

Saturday, December 15 at 6PM – Father Christmas himself will make an appearance in this contemporary ballet production and take professional photos by Olive Photography in the lobby before the performance. Steps of Faith Performing Arts Center invites you to come enjoy this newly created ballet with some of this holiday’s most loved characters. Join Lucy, Peter, Edmund, and Susan as they journey through the wardrobe into the adventurous Narnia! Purchase tickets online at www.mystepsoffaith.com.

“Christmas Now & Then” Character Breakfast and Sing-Along (Decatur)

Saturday, December 15 at 9AM – Head to Calvary Assembly Epicenter in Decatur for a breakfast and Christmas sing-along with Santa and a huge variety of the “Christmas Now & Then” cast of toys. $10 for adults and $6 for kids (ages 10 and under). Photos will be taken at the event but photo packages not included in ticket. Purchase tickets online at www.christmasnowandthen.com.

Santa’s Science Workshop (Sci-Quest)

December 22, 10 AM to 3 PM – Santa is busy getting ready for the holiday season, but he and his elves are taking time to show Sci-Quest families the science behind toy making! Join us as we take apart and tinker with all sorts of toys and discover some science along the way. All visitors will make several take home projects that will be great presents for friends and family and Mrs. Claus will even be on hand to help decorate cookies. It’s sure to be a holly jolly good time! Cost is $1 plus general admission. www.sci-quest.org

Skate with Santa

This Huntsville tradition is a fun opportunity for the whole family. Really get in the mood for the holidays no matter what the weather is like outside. Strap on your skates, throw on your gloves and head down to the Municipal Ice Complex for a little skating with Santa Clause. Tickets: www.iceskate.org

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Galaxy of Lights (photo via huntsvillepr.com)

It’s A Wonderful Life (Theatre Huntsville)

November 9-17 – The timeless saga of George Bailey, whose dreams of escape & adventure have been quashed by family obligation & civic duty. On Christmas Eve his guardian angel arrives to remind him that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. Performed by Theatre Huntsville at the VBC Playhouse. Tickets and info at www.YourSeatIsWaiting.org.

Galaxy of Lights (Botanical Garden)

Bridge Street Christmas Tree Lighting

November 15- Watch the folks at Bridge Street Town Centre light the Christmas tree at 6:15 PM with entertainment starting at 5 PM. That entertainment will be throughout the Centre and should be quite the show. Plus, you’ll see snow and it’s the good kind that doesn’t strand you in your home for a week! www.bridgestreethuntsville.com

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Sparkman High School

November 16 & 17 at 7PM – The six Herdman children are the meanest, toughest kids in town. So what happens when they take over the church’s annual Christmas pageant? They experience the Christmas story for the first time and help everyone else rediscover its true meaning. Celebrate the spirit of the season with this funny, memorable, outrageous tale that’s been a favorite of young readers since 1972 — and continues to be one of the best Christmas stories ever. This is a fundraiser for Sparkman High School’s Drama Department. Cost of Event: $5 adults, $3 children under 10.

Christmas in the Park (Arab)

November 23 – December 31 – Arab City Park is a must-see during the holiday season. Featuring more than 2 million lights, the park is ablaze with the magic and beauty of Christmas. Visitors can stroll along the sidewalks and pathways within the park. Event is FREE and open to the public. This event kicks off with a formal lighting ceremony at 6:00 PM on the Friday after Thanksgiving at the park gazebo. DIRECTIONS FROM HSV: Take U.S. Highway 231 South into Arab. Turn left on 7th Avenue NW (McDonald’s on left), then right onto Main Street. Continue traveling south through 2 traffic lights. Turn left onto Shoal Creek Trail NE. Park is approximately 1 mile on right. www.arab-chamber.org

The Nutcracker: A Yuletide Ballet (Alabama Youth Ballet)

November 30 – December 2 & December 7-9 – Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre, under the artistic direction of David Herriott and Keren Gibb Hilliard, presents The Nutcracker, A Yuletide Ballet, in the holiday tradition that Huntsville has loved for over 40 years. Presented at the Butler High Theater, tickets are $16 (Adults) and $12 (students/seniors/military) and can be purchased online at www.huntsvillenutcracker.com.

“My North Pole Adventure” (Dance Your Dreams and Project Up!)

November 29 & 30th – This heartwarming annual holiday celebration leave you with visions of sugarplums, angels and elves dancing in your head. With the help of a special envoy from the North Pole, the cast brings to life everything necessary to make their holiday dreams a reality. Not just a celebration of the spirit of the holidays, the show celebrates the remarkable students in Dance Your Dreams! and Project UP. This original production features an all-star ensemble cast that will truly warm your heart and put even the biggest Scrooge in the holiday spirit. www.merrimackhall.com

Holiday Trains & Open House at Southerland Station

December 1st, 9AM-5PM – A Huntsville tradition for kids of all ages, Southerland Station has a spectacular holiday display by the Lego Train Club & Plastic Modelers Club in addition to antique trains & erector sets. This Open House includes activities for children to make & take, a magic show, door prizes, drinks, popcorn & a visit from Hello Kitty.

Christmas Parade (Downtown Huntsville)

December 1 – Always the first Saturday in December, Huntsville celebrates the beginning of Christmas with a huge downtown parade that features the arrival of Santa Claus. The parade is sponsored by Channel 31 WAAY-TV and is televised.

Tinsel Trail (Downtown Huntsville)

The 2nd annual Downtown 47 Tinsel Trail is a display of live Christmas trees in downtown Huntsville for one month, kicking off with a tree lighting at dusk on December 1, 2012. Over 170 live trees will decorate the center of Big Spring Park East for the holiday season! Intended to attract visitors to the downtown area, each tree will be sponsored by a local corporation, group or family, and decorated by its sponsor. NEW THIS YEAR: Ice Skating at Huntsville’s own “Rocket-fella Center”, right in the middle of the Tinsel Trail! www.tinseltrail.wordpress.com

Living Nativity

December 2 and 3 – Featuring real people, live animals and music, this FREE drive-thru Nativity at Cornerstone Community Church always draws a crowd. www.connect2cornerstone.com

Decatur Christmas Parade

December 3- The parade starts at 6PM in downtown Decatur, with this year’s theme being “A Dr. Seuss Christmas”. At 7PM (immediately following the parade) there will be a free showing of It’s A Wonderful Life at the Princess Theater. www.princesstheatre.org

Scottsboro Christmas Parade

December 3rd- This annual spectacle is scheduled to move through downtown Scottsboro on Monday evening, December 3rd at 6PM. Line-up will start at 4:30 PM in front of Collins Elementary School on Legion Drive, off South Broad Street.

Every Light a Prayer for Peace in Huntsville (Botanical Gardens)

December 5 at 9:30AM – This is the Official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of Huntsville & Madison County. This year’s program includes local dignitaries, elementary students, clergy representatives & Garden Club members who will light the tree. Refreshments will be served at the end of the program.

A Christmas Carol (Fantasy Children’s Playhouse)

December 7-9 and 13-16 – In this musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, you will travel with Scrooge as he visits his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. This production has become a family tradition for many in the Tennessee Valley. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 256-539-6829. www.letthemagicbegin.org

Every Light a Prayer for Peace (Madison)

December 7 at 3PM – The Madison Garden Club presents this program at Madison City Hall with a tree lighting ceremony by Mayor Troy Trulock. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

The Nutcracker (Huntsville Ballet)

December 7-9 – The holidays in Huntsville wouldn’t be the holidays without a viewing of this Christmas classic going on its 44th year! The Huntsville Ballet, with the help of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra will bring this magical event to life at the Von Braun Center. For more info, call (256) 539-0961. www.huntsvilleballetcompany.org

Nutcracker on Ice (Municipal Ice Complex)

December 7-9 – This is the fifth year for this wonderful adaptation of The Nutcracker. The show is performed by local skaters from the Huntsville Skating School and Training Academy and the Skating Club of Huntsville and includes skaters ranging in age from 5 to 55. For more information on this event visit their website.

Madison Christmas Parade

December 8 – At 5:30 PM this annual parade featuring music, floats, and lots of holiday spirit starts its route from Hughes Road towards downtown. Call 256.772.9300 for more information or click here.

Town of Gurley Christmas Parade

December 8th at 10AM – This annual parade will begin at Madison County Elementary School.

Spirit of Christmas Past Homes Tour (Twickenham)

December 8 – Luminary bags glow along the streets in the historic Twickenham neighborhood and guests are invited inside homes included in 2011 Spirit of Christmas Past Homes Tour. Enjoy music, entertainment, and each home beautifully decorated with traditional holiday decor. For ticket information please call 256-536-7718.

Live Nativity & Open House (Holmes Street United Methodist Church)

December 8 from 5-8:30PM – Come to the heart of Old Town where beautiful luminaries line the streets of the community & we share in the Christmas spirit. Outside the sanctuary, visit the live Nativity & watch for the Wise Men to come from the East at 7 PM. Inside, warm up with hot chocolate, refreshments, homemade cookies & children’s activities. In the sanctuary, see the beautiful poinsettia display, a 20-foot Christmas Tree & enjoy live concert music presented every half hour.

“Narnia: A Christmas Ballet”

Saturday, December 15 – Steps of Faith Performing Arts Center invites you to come enjoy this newly created ballet with some of this holiday’s most loved characters. Join Lucy, Peter, Edmund, and Susan as they journey through the wardrobe into the adventurous Narnia! Saint Nicolas himself will appear in the show, as well as take photos in the lobby. Purchase tickets by calling 256-828-7837. More info online at www.mystepsoffaith.com.

Irish Nutcracker (Columbia High Theater)

December 16 at 2PM – Thought you had seen The Nutcracker? Think again! Fitness Arts Center brings you a brand new way to experience the classic story, featuring nothing but Irish step dancing and music! Join Claire and her Nutcracker as they explore the beautiful world of Tír na nÓg with their new Irish friends. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and are on sale online only starting November 5th. Get yours now at www.fitnessartscenter.com.

Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Renaissance Theatre)

December 15th at 7PM – A classic, hilarious, holiday Christmas tale. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids– probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem– and the fun– when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased online. www.RenaissanceTheatre.org

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Here you’ll find parades, pageants, plays, tree lightings and the like. Some of these events are free and some require tickets, but they are all sure to put you in the Holiday mood.

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The Living Christmas Tree (Photo via First Baptist Church Huntsville)

MESSIAH (Part 1) with Hallelujah Chorus(HCC)

November 30 – This concert features the Huntsville Community Chorus’ Chamber Chorale, Children’s Chorale, and Youth Chorale. Concert begins at 7:30 PM at the First Baptist Church in Huntsville. www.thechorus.org

Kris Kringle’s Candlelight Christmas (Burritt)

Rocket City Tuba Christmas (Huntsville Museum of Art)

December 2 at 3:30PM – More than 40 tuba, sousaphone, baritone & euphonium players from across North Alabama will perform traditional Christmas carols & songs of the season. Free and open to the public. www.tubachristmas.com

Annual Christmas Musicale (AAMU)

December 2 at 5:30PM – Enjoy the Alabama A&M University Choir singing varied seasonal selections by the AAMU Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble & student soloists. This concert will take place in the Elmore Building on the A&M campus. www.aamu.edu

Heritage Ringers Annual Christmas Concert (Trinity United Methodist Church)

December 3 at 7PM – The Heritage Ringers of Huntsville, a non-profit community concert handbell choir, will present its annual Christmas concert which includes Christmas favorites & original works for handbells. Free and open to the public. www.heritageringers.org

Luminary Night Celebration (First United Methodist Church)

December 8 from 5-7PM – Come inside & see the collection of nativity displays, hear & experience live Christmas music from the Sanctuary organ & the Heavenly Honkers & sample cider, hot chocolate & cookies.

Candlelight Christmas Memorial (Maple Hill Cemetary)

December 8 at 6PM – Lighted luminaries halo the graves of the unknown Confederate Soldiers, ribbons & greenery will adorn the iron fence. An honor guard will be posted. Re-enactors will be dressed in period attire. The United Daughters of the Confederacy & the Sons of Confederate Veterans will remember the soldiers in work & song.

Live Nativity & Open House (Holmes Street United Methodist Church)

Carols of Christmas (Trinity United Methodist)

December 9 at 6:30PM – The Trinity UMC Sanctuary Choir along with the Huntsville Youth Symphony and the Huntsville Chamber Chorale present the 7th season of Carols of Christmas, a festive program of songs and carols of the Christmas Season. Free tickets are available beginning November 19 in the main office of Trinity UMC. Contact Scott McCauley via email or call 256.883.3200 ext. 278 for concert or ticket information.

Sing-a-long Messiah (Weatherly Baptist)

December 11 – No admission charged. This event begins at 7:30 PM. All area singers are invited to join the chorus and sing-a-long with the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah”. Outstanding soloists will be accompanied by an orchestra, organ and harpsichord. Aspiring conductors will have an opportunity to register at the door to conduct the final “Hallelujah” chorus and will receive the conductor’s baton and a certificate as a momento of the occasion. www.weatherly.org

Living Christmas Tree (First Baptist Church)

December 13-16 – Voted Best Holiday Event by readers of the Huntsville Times in 2009, this Huntsville tradition is now in its 28th year. Tickets will be available online beginning Monday, November 12 and will be available by calling the church at (256) 428-9422. Tickets are free of charge but a ticket is required for admittance and will be honored up until 15 minutes before the presentation.www.fbchsv.org/lct/

Stories of the Season (Main Huntsville Library)

December 15 from 3:00-4:30PM – The Spellbinders relish the opportunity to bring you heartwarming tales of the holiday season. An annual event that is free and open to the public.

Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival (First United Methodist Church)

December 16 at 5PM – This traditional festival, celebrating the triumph of good over evil, is probably the oldest pageant, dating from the 1300′s. It is a processional with very colorful costumes & lots of singing with audience participation. Free, more information at (256) 539-5738.

Lovefeast (Weatherly Baptist)

December 16 – Beginning at 7 PM, the Lovefeast is patterned after the custom of the Moravian Church. Participants partake of a simple meal called a “Lovefeast” in a spirit of reverence and Christian love and unity. It is a service of music, scriptures, and Moravian candles and features the Weatherly choirs and orchestra. www.weatherly.org

Holiday Story Party (Madison Public Library)

December 20 at 6PM – Take your photo under our holiday decor, enjoy hot cocoa & cookies, sing along with familiar carols & receive a special gift. Also hear the story of “Olive-The Other Reindeer.” Free to the public, details at (256) 461-0046.

Winter Solstice Concert (Flying Monkey Theatre)

December 22 – Now in it’s 20th year, the Huntsville Feminist Chorus has made an annual tradition of presenting their a capella choral arrangements to the public in celebration of the Winter Solstice. This event takes place at 4:30 p.m. in the Flying Monkey Theatre at Lowe Mill and is FREE and open to the public. There is also an extended Artist Market from 11AM-6PM at Lowe Mill. www.lowemill.net

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Christmas and Holiday concerts, caroling, sing-a-longs and such are listed here. May of these events are free and open to the public but if you plan to go and want a good seat, get there early. Many of these events are Huntsville traditions and there WILL be a crowd.

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“Host of Christmas Past” (Fayetteville, TN)

Galaxy of Lights (Botanical Garden)

Jingle Bell 5K Run/1K Walk

Ice-Skate in the Park (Downtown Huntsville)

November 21 – January 5 – NEW THIS YEAR: Ice is coming, but this time there’s no need to rush to your nearest grocery store. Instead, get ready to lace up your skates at Huntsville’s first outdoor ice skating rink—our very own version of “Rocket-fella” Center. Bring your family and friends beginning November 21 through January 5, and experience a magical winter land right in downtown Huntsville. Monday – Thursday: noon to 10PM; Friday noon to 12AM; Saturday 10AM to midnight; Sunday noon to 8PM. $10.00 per person skating fee, $3.00 skate rental fee. Group rates are available. Call 256-535-4350, ext. 208. For more information, visit the Huntsville Museum of Art at www.hsvmuseum.org.

Christmas in the Park (Arab)

Kris Kringle’s Candlelight Christmas (Burritt)

Santa’s Village (Constitution Village)

November 23 – December 23, 5-9PM Nightly – Another holiday event put on by Earlyworks, this one in conjunction with Constitution Village. If you buy a ticket to Suppers with Santa, you get admission to Santa’s Village for free but you can also just buy tickets for this delightful event on its own. Young and old will delight in visiting the Claus’ house, Santa’s reindeer, the North Pole elves and chatting with Santa! Nightly snow shows, craft projects in the Toymaker’s Workshop, musical entertainment on the Tinsel Tunes Stage and shopping at the new Arts Marketplace, all add to the enchantment at the Village Santa calls home. NEW THIS YEAR: In Santa’s Magic Garden there’s a show you won’t want to miss! This magical garden will come to life right before your eyes – Christmas trees will talk and sing, while holiday lights magically keep up the beat! Ticket Prices: $20 per family (up to 5 people) or $5 per person. Children under 1 year free. www.earlyworks.com www.earlyworks.com
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6th Annual Rudolph Run

December 15 – The Rudolph Run will feature a 5K run and a 1 mile fun run. The course will “fly” participants through the beautifully decorated streets of downtown Huntsville, including the Twickenham and Old Town Historic Districts. The 5K race will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the 1 Mile will begin at 9:15 a.m. The Awards ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. Both Races will be start at Santa’s Village, located at Constitution Village, 109 Gates Avenue, downtown Huntsville.

Santa’s Science Workshop (Sci-Quest)

Skate with Santa

New Year’s Eve at Noon (Sci-Quest)

December 31, 10 AM to Noon – Ring-a-ling-a-ling! 2013 here we come! Join us for a rockin’ fun-filled New Year’s Eve party with all of the traditions of a grown-up celebration made child friendly at Sci-Quest. Traditions include the passage of time – an important understanding for children – so let’s ring in the New Year with sparkly art projects and all kinds of science fun! At Noon, enjoy an apple juice toast and make hats and shakers. It’s a great way for your family to enjoy New Year’s festivities all before bedtime! Activities are included with general admission. www.sci-quest.org

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If it requires any kind of moving around it’s listed here. You say your child isn’t the type to sit through a performance? You’re not alone and they’ll fit right in here while your entire family enjoys a little Holiday fun.

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Below are just a few of the events you and your family could win tickets to this holiday season. Stay tuned as we add more events and more tickets! Click here for current giveaways.

Suppers with Santa at Earlyworks
Santa Train at North Alabama Railroad Museum
Galaxy of Lights at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens
“Christmas Now & Then” at Calvary Assembly in Decatur
“A Christmas Carol” by Fantasy Playhouse
“The Nutcracker” by Huntsville Ballet
Ice Skating in Big Spring Park with Dinner at Pane e Vino
“The Irish Nutcracker” by Fitness Arts Center
Blue Man Group by Broadway Theatre League

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Rocket City Mom is hosting their second annual “12 Days of Giveaways”, this year bigger and better than ever! Check www.rocketcitymom.com each week to enter to win passes for your family to the best holiday events in town!