Artsy Tots: Snowman Snow Globes
Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United StatesEach class will have a unique theme. Dress for a mess! Ages 2-3. Registration is required.
When: December 12 | 10 & 11 AM
Cost:$8-10
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Each class will have a unique theme. Dress for a mess! Ages 2-3. Registration is required.
When: December 12 | 10 & 11 AM
Cost:$8-10
A joyful day full of community, creativity, and Christmas cheer! When : December 12th | 10AM - 6PM Where : Patterson Place Cost : Free For more information regarding this event click HERE!
Discover the magic of electricity and maker skills combined! Learn how simple electric circuits work as you sew together a festive felt ornament that lights up with LEDs. This hands-on class blends engineering and creativity, giving you a bright introduction to the world of circuits and wearable tech.
AGES 12+
When : Fridays and Saturdays | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
November 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 | December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Where : US Space and Rocket Center
Cost : FREE
Each class will have a unique theme. Dress for a mess! Ages 2-3. Registration is required.
When: December 12 | 10 & 11 AM
Cost:$8-10
Check out the boats at Ditto Landing all decked out for the holidays!
When: December 12-14 | 4-8 PM
Cost: FREE
12 Nights of Santa has everything imaginable: write a letter to The Big Guy, decorate a gingerbread cookie, visit with Santa, play in snow, make an ornament, and more!
When : December 12th - 23rd | Starting at 3PM on weekdays & 5PM on weekends
Where : EarlyWorks Children's Museum
Cost : Members: $13 | Non-members: $15 | Children under one are free
Meet Santa & get a photo!
When : December 5th - 7th, 12th - 14th
Where : Jeff & Blues
Cost : Photos are $10
Spreading the cheer this holiday season, with a holiday themed light show!
When : November 28-29, December 5-6, December 12-13, December 19-20 | Showtimes : 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm
Where : Bridge Street Town Centre
Cost : FREE
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from local artists and makers, savor mouthwatering German fare, and enjoy live music and holiday performances all weekend long!
When : December 12th from 5 PM - 8 PM | December 13 from 11 AM - 5 PM | December 14 from 11 AM - 5 PM
Where : Orion Amp
Cost : FREE
Children ages 6-12 are invited to a fun night of holiday games, movies, and more while parents are out for the evening.
When : December 12th | 5PM - 8PM
Where : Fern Bell Rec Center
Cost : FREE
Grant Funk Railroad is a must-see garden railroad all decked out for Christmas!
When: December 5-7, 12, 19-21, 24, 26-28 (click for times!)
Cost: FREE
The NEW Trash Pandas Christmas Light show is bigger and better than ever before! Toyota Field will transform into a winter wonderland of festive lights.
PEAK DAYS :
When : November 21st-23rd, 26th-30th | December 4th-7th, 11th-14th, 18th-26th
Where : Toyota Field
Cost : Price per person - $21.80 / Advance | $27.25 / Day-of
NON-PEAK DAYS :
When : November 24th-25th | December 1st-3rd, 8th-10th, 15th-17th, 27th-28th
Where : Toyota Field
Cost : Price per person - $17.44 / Advance | $21.80 / Day-of
Children 12 & Under FREE
When: December 7-16, December 28-31 | 5-9 PM
Cost: $30-45
Winter Wonderland is a Drive thru Christmas Light Show! Santa will be there every night picture ready.
When : November 28th - 30th | December 3rd - 7th, 10th - 23rd, 26th - 28th | 5PM - 9PM
Where : Sportsman Lake Park
Cost : $10 / per car
Take a stroll through the Christmas lights in the forest and around the farm at GoFAR USA Park. Hang out around the campfires, make some smores, zipline through the pines, climb the rockwall, shoot some paintballs, and enjoy a Christmas movie.
When : December 12th - 30th | 5PM - 9PM
Where : GoFar USA Park
Cost : $10/GA | 3 & under FREE
Get ready for the most enchanting holiday adventure in town!
When : December 5-6, December 12-13, December 19-20 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Where : Stovehouse
Cost : FREE
Ride the rails with Santa Claus at the North Alabama Railroad Museum!
When: December 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19 | 5:45 & 7:45 PM
Cost: $35 and up
This inclusive event invites participants of all abilities, ages 6+, to showcase their unique talents, whether it’s singing, dancing or performing something special.
When : December 12th | 6PM - 8PM
Where : Jaycee Community Building
Cost : Free
Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic Burritt Mansion. An elegant meal with a Huntsville’s Master Chorale serenade of beloved holiday songs. Enjoy a quick visit from Father Christmas and a special Burritt gift to mark the season. Don’t miss this cherished tradition; celebrate the season and support Burritt’s longest-running fundraiser.
When : December 10th - 14th | 6PM
Where : Burritt on the Mountain
Cost : $150
The most magical event of the season is right around the corner! When : December 12th | 6PM Where : Downtown Fort Payne Cost : Free For more information, click HERE!
The PEANUTS Gang is coming to the Ritz this December with A Charlie Brown Christmas!
When : December 12th - 13th, 19th - 20th @ 7PM | December 14th & 21st @ 2PM
Where : The Ritz Theatre Gadsden
Cost : $10/Children | $12/Adults
This holiday season, step into the wonder of Christmas with Journey to Believe, an original musical production at The Dream Theatre in Huntsville! Filled with live music, dancing, and heartwarming storytelling, this family-friendly show will spark joy and remind you of the true meaning behind the season.
When : December 12 & 13 | 7PM & December 13 & 14 | 2:30PM
Where : The Dream Theatre
Cost : GA | $15
Returning to the Fantasy Playhouse stage for its 35th year this December, audiences will take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, the haunting Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town.
When : December 5th - 7th, 11th - 14th | Varying times
Where : Von Braun Center Playhouse
Cost : $20-$25
Featuring the Rocket City Jazz Orchestra
When : December 12th | 7PM - 9PM
Where : Wall Highway Baptist Church
COST : Free
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with these classic characters!
When : December 11th & 12th | 7PM
Where : Alabama Center for the Arts
Cost : $10/GA | $5/Students & Seniors
Bundle up Magical Movie Nights to enjoy your favorite holiday cinema favorites!
When : 7PM - 10PM
December 5th - Miracle on 34th Street | December 12th - A Christmas Carol (1984) | December 19th - Home Alone
Where : Ditto Landing
Cost : Free
Huntsville enjoy one of the holiday's most beloved traditions!
When : December 12th - 14th
Where : Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
Cost : $40 - $50
Ride the rails with Santa Claus at the North Alabama Railroad Museum!
When: December 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19 | 5:45 & 7:45 PM
Cost: $35 and up
Celebrate the holidays with this fun event!
When : November 21st - January 4th
Where : Behind the Huntsville Museum of Art
Cost : $10-20
Presented by Hughes Properties II LLC, please join for the time-honored tradition of the Athens-Limestone Tinsel Trail (formerly the "North Poll Stroll") open from November 20-December 31! 🎄✨ They will unveil the trail on November 20 with a tree lighting ceremony – details coming soon! Want to buy and decorate a tree? Visit the ticket link to see the rules for reserving and decorating a tree!
Cost: FREE
When: November 20 - December 31| all day
Get ready for one of Huntsville’s most magical holiday traditions! Tinsel Trail transforms Big Spring Park into a dazzling wonderland with over 400 live Christmas trees, each uniquely decorated by local businesses, nonprofits, and families.
When: November 28 - December 31
Cost: FREE
Festive 4'x8' Christmas Cards designed by Huntsville's most creative companies, non-profits, families, and artists will line the mile-long Tennessee River Greenway.
When: December 1, 2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 | Sunrise until 10 PM
Cost: FREE
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, snap a photo with Santa himself, create sweet memories with your family and friends!
When : December 13th | 8AM, 9AM, 10AM
Where : Sand Mountain Park
Cost : $10
Pancakes & PJ’s with the GRINCH! Fill up on pancakes and have your picture taken with the Grinch. Hot Cocoa bar will also be available.
When : December 13th | 8AM - 10AM
Where : Heritage Assisted Living
Cost | $5 / per person | $10 / per family.
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, snap a photo with Santa himself, create sweet memories with your family and friends!
When : December 13th | 8AM, 9AM, 10AM
Where : Sand Mountain Park
Cost : $10
A fundraiser for the JCHS Winter Guard. Santa Claus, JC’s mascot Jimmie the Jet, fun games, dance party, and a sweet treat!
When : December 13th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : James Clemmons Cafeteria
Cost : $2
Meet Santa and snap photos with your loved ones, including furry friends, before he heads back to the North Pole, enjoy hot chocolate while strolling through our vendor market showcasing local talent!
When : December 13th | 9AM - 2PM
Where : Clift Farms Village Green
Cost : FREE
Santa and Sprocket will also treat guests to a special storytime reading, adding a touch of Christmas magic to the morning. Families can warm up at the Hot Cocoa Station, offering a cozy addition to this beloved holiday tradition.
When : December 13th | 9:30AM
Where : Toyota Field
Cost : $20 / adults | $12 / kids (12 and under)
A pajama holiday party with the community! Ages 5+
When : December 13th | 9:30AM - 12:30AM
Where : Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center
Cost : FREE
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, snap a photo with Santa himself, create sweet memories with your family and friends!
When : December 13th | 8AM, 9AM, 10AM
Where : Sand Mountain Park
Cost : $10
Celebrate the joy of the season with a morning full of Christmas fun, festive crafts, steaming hot chocolate, and a heartwarming telling of the Christmas story for the whole family!
When : December 13th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : First Christian Church
Cost : Free
Get ready for a holly-jolly afternoon of creativity! In this festive workshop, kids will design and decorate their very own Christmas ornaments to take home and hang on the tree.
When : December 13th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Around the Curtain Children’s Theatre
Cost : $25
Families of all kinds are welcome—including your furry friends (on a leash), stroll the Storybook Trail, make holiday crafts, enjoy tasty treats, and discover more surprises throughout the day. Snap a picture with Santa and take home a free 4x6 print as a keepsake!
When : December 13th | 10AM - 2PM
Where : Little River Canyon
Cost : FREE
One of the hardest things about the holidays is finding shopping for kids that are always with you. Let the YMCA help!! Drop the kids off for Santa’s day off.
When : December 13th | 10AM - 2PM
Where : Southeast YMCA
Cost : Member: $25.00 | Non-Member: $30.00
One of the hardest things about the holidays is finding shopping for kids that are always with you. Let the YMCA help!! Drop the kids off for Santa’s day off. When : December 13th | 10AM - 2PM Where : Southeast YMCA Cost : Member: $25.00 | Non-Member: $30.00 For more information, click HERE!
Get your Christmas shopping done at this vendor event! When : December 13th | 10AM - 4PM Where : Ditto Landing Cost : Free For more information, click HERE!
Discover the magic of electricity and maker skills combined! Learn how simple electric circuits work as you sew together a festive felt ornament that lights up with LEDs. This hands-on class blends engineering and creativity, giving you a bright introduction to the world of circuits and wearable tech.
AGES 12+
When : Fridays and Saturdays | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
November 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 | December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Where : US Space and Rocket Center
Cost : FREE
Spark your creativity and imagination, make a starburst ornament and take home a fantastic work of art!
When : December 13th | 11AM - 1PM
Where : Huntsville Museum of Art
Cost : Free
Meet Santa & get a photo!
When : December 5th - 7th, 12th - 14th
Where : Jeff & Blues
Cost : Photos are $10
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from local artists and makers, savor mouthwatering German fare, and enjoy live music and holiday performances all weekend long!
When : December 12th from 5 PM - 8 PM | December 13 from 11 AM - 5 PM | December 14 from 11 AM - 5 PM
Where : Orion Amp
Cost : FREE
A traditional tea party complete with cookie decorating and a very special guest! Santa Claus will be visiting to chat with the children and hear their Christmas wishes!
When : December 13th | Multiple Seatings
Where : Piper and Leaf
Cost : $30/Adult | $25/Children
Santa will be on the loading platform so children can visit with him and give him their wish list. About 30 minutes in length. All coaches are enclosed and heated/cooled.
When : December 6th & 13th | 12PM, 1:30PM, 3PM
Where : North Alabama Railroad Museum
Cost : $10 - $225
Live music, hot cocoa, cider, photos with Santa, activities for kids, arts & crafts, food trucks, local vendors from the farming and arts communities!
When : December 13th | 12PM - 6PM
Where : Athens Farmers Market
Cost : Free
Returning to the Fantasy Playhouse stage for its 35th year this December, audiences will take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, the haunting Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town.
When : December 5th - 7th, 11th - 14th | Varying times
Where : Von Braun Center Playhouse
Cost : $20-$25
Santa will be on the loading platform so children can visit with him and give him their wish list. About 30 minutes in length. All coaches are enclosed and heated/cooled.
When : December 6th & 13th | 12PM, 1:30PM, 3PM
Where : North Alabama Railroad Museum
Cost : $10 - $225
Huntsville enjoy one of the holiday's most beloved traditions!
When : December 12th - 14th
Where : Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
Cost : $40 - $50
Climb aboard for a magical holiday journey on ice!
When : December 13th | 2PM & 7PM
Where : Huntsville Ice Sports Center
Cost : Check website for ticket information
Celebrate the season with this fun event!
When : December 13th | 2PM
Where : Downtown New Market
Cost : Canned good or non-perishable donation
Just like Santa will be checking his list twice, he and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Chick-fil-A Clift Farms twice this week!
When : December 11th from 5PM - 7PM | December 13th from 2PM 4PM
Where : Chick-Fil-A Clift Farms
Cost : Free
This holiday season, step into the wonder of Christmas with Journey to Believe, an original musical production at The Dream Theatre in Huntsville! Filled with live music, dancing, and heartwarming storytelling, this family-friendly show will spark joy and remind you of the true meaning behind the season.
When : December 12 & 13 | 7PM & December 13 & 14 | 2:30PM
Where : The Dream Theatre
Cost : GA | $15
Santa will be on the loading platform so children can visit with him and give him their wish list. About 30 minutes in length. All coaches are enclosed and heated/cooled.
When : December 6th & 13th | 12PM, 1:30PM, 3PM
Where : North Alabama Railroad Museum
Cost : $10 - $225
Check out the boats at Ditto Landing all decked out for the holidays!
When: December 12-14 | 4-8 PM
Cost: FREE
12 Nights of Santa has everything imaginable: write a letter to The Big Guy, decorate a gingerbread cookie, visit with Santa, play in snow, make an ornament, and more!
When : December 12th - 23rd | Starting at 3PM on weekdays & 5PM on weekends
Where : EarlyWorks Children's Museum
Cost : Members: $13 | Non-members: $15 | Children under one are free
Celebrate the season with this fun event!
When : December 13th | 5PM
Where : Downtown Guntersville
Cost : Free
The lights, the music, the magic - it’s parade time!
When : December 13th | 5PM
Where : Madison
Cost : Free
Guntersville Light on the Lake is a Parade of Lights event where spectators can walk the docks at City Harbor and get up close and personal with the boats, the boat owners and the Christmas Lights.
When : December 13th | 5PM
Where : City Harbor
Cost : Free
1 Hour of Pool Time with Santa. Swim, splash, and grab adorable in-water photos with the jolliest guest of the season! 1 Hour of Crafts, Snacks & Snapshots with Ole Saint Nick
Head to dryland area for holiday crafts, yummy cookies, and cozy photo moments with Santa.
When : December 13th | 5PM - 7PM
Where : Goldfish Swim School
Cost : Free
Spreading the cheer this holiday season, with a holiday themed light show!
When : November 28-29, December 5-6, December 12-13, December 19-20 | Showtimes : 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm
Where : Bridge Street Town Centre
Cost : FREE
Live Music, Refreshments, Activity area for Kids, Nativity Scene Display room, Luminaries & Live Nativity.
When : December 13th | 5PM - 8PM
Where : Holmes Street UMC
Cost : Free
The NEW Trash Pandas Christmas Light show is bigger and better than ever before! Toyota Field will transform into a winter wonderland of festive lights.
PEAK DAYS :
When : November 21st-23rd, 26th-30th | December 4th-7th, 11th-14th, 18th-26th
Where : Toyota Field
Cost : Price per person - $21.80 / Advance | $27.25 / Day-of
NON-PEAK DAYS :
When : November 24th-25th | December 1st-3rd, 8th-10th, 15th-17th, 27th-28th
Where : Toyota Field
Cost : Price per person - $17.44 / Advance | $21.80 / Day-of
Children 12 & Under FREE
A drive-in movie experience featuring the movie Elf!
When : November 13th | 5PM
Where : Decatur Baptist Church
Cost : $29 / Car
When: December 7-16, December 28-31 | 5-9 PM
Cost: $30-45
Winter Wonderland is a Drive thru Christmas Light Show! Santa will be there every night picture ready.
When : November 28th - 30th | December 3rd - 7th, 10th - 23rd, 26th - 28th | 5PM - 9PM
Where : Sportsman Lake Park
Cost : $10 / per car
Take a stroll through the Christmas lights in the forest and around the farm at GoFAR USA Park. Hang out around the campfires, make some smores, zipline through the pines, climb the rockwall, shoot some paintballs, and enjoy a Christmas movie.
When : December 12th - 30th | 5PM - 9PM
Where : GoFar USA Park
Cost : $10/GA | 3 & under FREE
Get ready for the most enchanting holiday adventure in town!
When : December 5-6, December 12-13, December 19-20 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Where : Stovehouse
Cost : FREE
Ride the rails with Santa Claus at the North Alabama Railroad Museum!
When: December 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19 | 5:45 & 7:45 PM
Cost: $35 and up
Drive through the Nativity to experience the re-creation of the very first Christmas. People, live animals and music depict the story of Jesus’ birth!
When : December 13th - December 14th | 6PM - 8PM
Where : Cornerstone Church
Cost : Free
Returning to the Fantasy Playhouse stage for its 35th year this December, audiences will take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, the haunting Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town.
When : December 5th - 7th, 11th - 14th | Varying times
Where : Von Braun Center Playhouse
Cost : $20-$25
Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic Burritt Mansion. An elegant meal with a Huntsville’s Master Chorale serenade of beloved holiday songs. Enjoy a quick visit from Father Christmas and a special Burritt gift to mark the season. Don’t miss this cherished tradition; celebrate the season and support Burritt’s longest-running fundraiser.
When : December 10th - 14th | 6PM
Where : Burritt on the Mountain
Cost : $150
Kick off the festive season with a high-energy holiday laser show! Laser Holidays combines classic and contemporary holiday music with brilliant laser artwork. Enjoy 3D glasses, immersive visuals, and two unique playlists depending on the showtime. Family-friendly, loud, colorful, and a perfect seasonal outing. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
When : Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20 | 6:30 PM
Where : Campus 805
Cost : $10