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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
Have a cozy winter season with these book wreaths! No prior experience required; all crafts can be taught to any skill level, and all supplies are provided in this free program.
When : December 17th | 4PM - 5PM
Where : South Huntsville Library
Cost : FREE
Slow down, take it all in, and let the lights lead the way.
When: November 14-26, 28-30, December 3-6, December 17-24, 26-27
Cost: $3-25
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
Experience the magic of the season at Ave Maria Grotto, beautifully lit and filled with festive cheer! Wander through Br. Joseph’s stunning creations, glowing under holiday lights, and enjoy music, food, and family fun.
When : November 28th – 30th | December 4th – 7th, 11th - 23rd | Lights ON at 5PM
Where : Ave Maria Grotto
Cost : FREE - $12
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
During Family Nights skaters can enjoy FREE skate rentals ($5 discount)!
When : December 17th | 5:30PM - 9PM
Where : Skating in the Park
Cost : $5 - $15
Experience the beauty of ballet with a swirl of other dance disciplines, the joy of the season, and the warmth of community—all wrapped into one sparkling snow globe of a performance.
When : December 17th - 18th | 7PM
Where : VBC Playhouse
Cost : $5
Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. This famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain. We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941.
When : December 17th - 21st at 7:00pm | December 20th - 21st at 2:30pm
Where : Burritt on the Mountain
Cost : $30
Celebrate the holidays with this fun event!
When : November 21st - January 4th
Where : Behind the Huntsville Museum of Art
Cost : $10-20
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
Cuentos y canciones en español e inglés con Miss Kristin. Manualidad después. Books, music and a craft in Spanish and English with Miss Kristin!
Cost: FREE
When: August 28-December 18| 10AM-10:30AM
Cuentos y canciones en español e inglés Books and music in Spanish and English
Cuándo: Jueves | 10 a. m.
Dónde: Biblioteca de North Huntsville
Costo: Gratis
The New Family Circle is a welcoming space for new and expecting parents, as well as caregivers of babies under one year. It’s a place to connect with others, share experiences, and find resources and support for the changes that come with welcoming a baby.
When : Third Thursday of the month
Where : Grow Our Village
Cost : Free
Join on Thursdays (during the school year) for BRICK DAY for Home Schooled children. Take advantage of this opportunity to use LEGO® building as a way to teach building techniques, structure, logic, or any of a number of other things, or just to play! They will be adding a series of challenges to be used each day you come in. Simply pick one of the challenges and we will provide you with other needed items for that challenge. This will provide the participants with a learning experience and a new concept each time they come!
Cost: FREE
When: August 7 - May 22| 10:30AM-12PM
Get into the holiday spirit with a sweet and festive morning at The Bunny Hive! Kiddos will have a blast decorating their own seasonal cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and plenty of holiday cheer.
When : December 18th | 11AM - 11:30AM
Where : The Bunny Hive
Cost : $15-$25
Love knitting? They have a group for you! Knit Wits is a welcoming and supportive knitting group where creativity, conversation, and community come together! All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Bring your work-in-progress. Limited supplies available.
Cost: FREE
When: July 17-December 18| 2PM-4PM
Slow down, take it all in, and let the lights lead the way.
When: November 14-26, 28-30, December 3-6, December 17-24, 26-27
Cost: $3-25
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
Experience the magic of the season at Ave Maria Grotto, beautifully lit and filled with festive cheer! Wander through Br. Joseph’s stunning creations, glowing under holiday lights, and enjoy music, food, and family fun.
When : November 28th – 30th | December 4th – 7th, 11th - 23rd | Lights ON at 5PM
Where : Ave Maria Grotto
Cost : FREE - $12
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
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
Start a DnD adventure with your little warriors and wizard! Ages 5-7 Every Sunday at 4:30pm Ages 8-10 Every Thursday at 6:30 For updates, please visit Altered Reality, LLC VR Arcade & Game Center's Facebook page.
Experience the wonders of the season as we explore the Star of Bethlehem in an astronomical context on our captivating 67-foot dome screen. Balancing both science and religion, we'll explore theories on what celestial phenomenon may have led the Magi to the Nativity more than 2,000 years ago.
When : November 28th, December 18th - 22nd | 7PM
Where : U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Cost : Adults/$19 | Children/$14
Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. This famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain. We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941.
When : December 17th - 21st at 7:00pm | December 20th - 21st at 2:30pm
Where : Burritt on the Mountain
Cost : $30
Experience the beauty of ballet with a swirl of other dance disciplines, the joy of the season, and the warmth of community—all wrapped into one sparkling snow globe of a performance.
When : December 17th - 18th | 7PM
Where : VBC Playhouse
Cost : $5
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
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
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
Step aboard the Charter Express and enjoy a festive afternoon filled with cheerful stops along the way!
When: December 19 | 12-1:30 PM (Movie starts at 1:30 PM)
Cost: FREE
Rock the night away with a DJ dance party, warm up with a snack and hot cocoa from local food vendors and more. Kids can enjoy creating a craft that could serve as a perfect homemade gift or memento and collecting a light-up prize. Santa will bring flurries from the North Pole and is excited to visit and take photos with all his friends.
When : December 19th | 4PM - 8PM
Where : Big Spring Park
Cost : Free
Slow down, take it all in, and let the lights lead the way.
When: November 14-26, 28-30, December 3-6, December 17-24, 26-27
Cost: $3-25
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
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
Don't miss the Holiday VIP all the way from the North Pole!
When : December 19th - 20th
Where : Ditto Landing
Cost : FREE
SANTA IS COMING TO PHIL'S!
When : December 19th | 5PM - 6:30PM in Madison | 7PM-8PM in Huntsville
Where : Phil Sandoval's Madison & Huntsville
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
Enjoy this free event! When : December 19th | 5:30PM - 7:30PM Where : Cavalry Hill Community Center Cost : FREE For more information regarding this event click HERE!
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
Don't miss B.I.N.G.O nights at Urban Cookhouse: Whitesburg every Friday! This is a family friendly event hosted by Brain Blast!
When: Fridays | starting at 6 PM
Cost: FREE (other than your meal)
All aboard the Polar Express Parent's Night Out! Treat yourself to an evening off while your kids enjoy a movie night and fun with JSD Company!
When : December 19th | 6PM - 9PM
Where : Jill's Studio of Dance
Cost : $35 ($5 sibling discount)
A holiday favorite comes to life on stage!
When : December 19th - 20th @7PM | December 20th - 21st @2PM
Where : Lee High School Main Stage
Cost : COMING SOON
Experience the wonders of the season as we explore the Star of Bethlehem in an astronomical context on our captivating 67-foot dome screen. Balancing both science and religion, we'll explore theories on what celestial phenomenon may have led the Magi to the Nativity more than 2,000 years ago.
When : November 28th, December 18th - 22nd | 7PM
Where : U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Cost : Adults/$19 | Children/$14
Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. This famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain. We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941.
When : December 17th - 21st at 7:00pm | December 20th - 21st at 2:30pm
Where : Burritt on the Mountain
Cost : $30
This retro-inspired extravaganza blends jazz club vibes, variety show sparkle, comedy, and a dash of Fantasy magic. When : December 19th - 21st | 7PM - 9PM Where : Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater and Academy Cost : $30 For more information, click HERE!
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
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
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
Photos with Santa and send him a letter!
When : December 20th | 8AM - 11AM
Where : Metro Diner Madison
Cost : Free
Make some art with the community!
When : December 20th | 8:30AM - 12PM
Where : Optimist Recreation Center
Cost : Free
Free beans, rice and non-perishables available for those in need!
When : November 15th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Cost : FREE
Get away from the distractions at home and enjoy 3 hours of sewing time around other craft-minded people! Bring your own sewing machine and project materials. They'll provide an iron/ironing board, rotary cutters, and cutting mat. Space is limited. Reservations required!
Cost: FREE
When: July 19 - December 20| 9:30AM-12:30PM
What if we could hear the hidden language of plants? Using a groundbreaking new device called Plant Wave, this program transforms the natural electrical impulses of plants into sound, allowing us to listen in on the secret rhythms of the green world around us.
When : December 20th | 10AM
Where : Monte Sano State Park
Cost : Adult/ $5 | Child / $2 (12 under)
A festive and fun-filled event that will surely sprinkle holiday magic into your season! Children of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity by decorating and snacking on delicious cookies, visiting with Santa & Mrs. Claus!
When : November 29th, December 20th from 10AM - 2PM | December 6th from 4PM - 6PM
Where : University Pickers Huntsville
Cost : free
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
Cookies, punch, coloring activities, and if you find hidden elves & get a prize!
When : December 20th | 11AM - 1PM
Where : Harrison Brothers Hardware
Cost : FREE
Winter Solstice Artist Market is our last artist market of the year! The Winter Solstice Market is the perfect place to bring your out-of-town family members to show them the best local artists and makers that North Alabama has to offer! Stroll through the grounds of our artist market. Then take a step inside to shop the fantastic studio artists in the building. The Winter Solstice Market is the perfect place to find any last-minute gifts, as we get ready to celebrate the holidays – and the end of the year!💚❤️ Happy holidays, y’all!
Cost: FREE
When: December 20| 11AM-4PM
A tail waggin' good time!
When : December 20th | 12PM
Where : Monte Sano State Park
Cost : $5/Adult | $2/Children
Join the Park Naturalist at the Gathering Place, located in the Campground, to get crafty with natural materials in celebration of Christmas!
When : December 20th | 1PM
Where : Lake Guntersville State Park
Cost : $10
A holiday favorite comes to life on stage!
When : December 19th - 20th @7PM | December 20th - 21st @2PM
Where : Lee High School Main Stage
Cost : COMING SOON
A reimagined classic Christmas tale with twists!
When : December 20th | 2PM & 7PM
Where : Dream Theatre
Cost : $17
Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. This famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain. We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941.
When : December 17th - 21st at 7:00pm | December 20th - 21st at 2:30pm
Where : Burritt on the Mountain
Cost : $30
Learn all about trees during this tree centered holiday crafting workshop! Guests will learn a few winter tree ID tricks, check out some leaf anatomy, and even hear the trees sing. Enjoy hot cocoa and create memories with friends by making your own Christmas tree ornament.
When : December 20th | 3PM
Where : Monte Sano State Park
Cost : $10
A fun Lego community event for ages 6-12!
When : December 20th | 4PM - 7PM
Where : Challenger Gymnasium
Cost : Free
Don't miss the Holiday VIP all the way from the North Pole!
When : December 19th - 20th
Where : Ditto Landing
Cost : FREE
Rock the night away and make lasting memories with friends and family at the Jingle Jam. This free event will feature a festive photo booth, holiday games and crafts, line dancing and plenty of cheerful treats. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
When : December 20th | 4PM - 7PM
Where : Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy 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
Join the Land Trust to watch the earliest sunset of the year and the official first day of winter from the Sun Bench at Marie’s Garden on Blevins Gap. Discover the cause for seasons and the cycle of the sun through the year. You’ll also get a chance to see the ringed planet Saturn in a small telescope.
When: December 20 | 4:30-5:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Slow down, take it all in, and let the lights lead the way.
When: November 14-26, 28-30, December 3-6, December 17-24, 26-27
Cost: $3-25
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
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
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
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
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
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