Rocket City Mom’s 2021 Holiday Happenings Guide

The Holidays are definitely going to be different again this year but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fun. If you practice social distancing and mask wearing when appropriate you can still get out and do all kinds of things. What things? We’re so glad you asked!

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Holiday Lights, Parades & Fun

house strung with lots of Christmas lights
The Best Huntsville and Tennessee Valley Neighborhoods for Christmas Lights
A baby in a blue button down shirt with Christmas tree suspenders and a knit Santa hat sits in Santa's lap at Christmas at the Falls.
Christmas at the Falls Makes the Perfect Holiday Road Trip
Christmas events in huntsville
Totally Free Things to Do in Huntsville with Kids this Christmas
little girl on the ice at skating in the park Huntsville Alabama
Skating in the Park Returns to Huntsville
Holiday Activities for the Whole Family in Huntsville and North Alabama
Bridge Street snow globe at Christmas Huntsville AL
Bridge Street Hosting Festive Holiday Events for Families
Holiday Parades and Tree Lightings in Huntsville and North Alabama
musicians perform at Burritt On the Mountain Candlelight Christmas
Candlelight Christmas Returns to Burritt On the Mountain
Christmas Tree Farms in North Alabama
Galaxy of Lights Walking Night Huntsville Botanical Garden
Parent Review: Galaxy of Lights Walking Nights

All About Santa

All Aboard for These North Alabama Railroad Museum Christmas Train Rides
Santa Sightings in Huntsville and North Alabama
letters to Santa
Elf Confessions: How to Get a Letter from Santa
Wonderland Under Warrior: Santa’s Underground Workshop at Rickwood Caverns
Firing Santa Claus
The Night We Lost Santa

Concerts, Pageants & Plays

Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Present
Back for 2021 – Fantasy Playhouse Presents “A Christmas Carol”
Living Christmas Tree First Baptist Church Huntsville
The Living Christmas Tree Is Back for 2021
Christmas & Holiday Concerts in Huntsville and Beyond
Christmas & Holiday Plays, Pageants, and Special Events in Huntsville and Beyond

Holiday Magic

snowman craft
Winter Break Camps in Huntsville and North AL
Giveaways For the Holidays!
mittens heart
Holiday Giving & Volunteering Opportunities in Huntsville

Shopping & Gifts

Madison AL Holiday Gift Guide
Attention Procrastinators – Here are 50+ Gifts You Can Find at Small Businesses in Madison
Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs in Huntsville and North AL
da and daughter drinking hot cocoa
30 Experiences to Give Instead of Toys
piggy bank in december
How to Budget for Christmas Without Breaking the Bank
boy holding a wrapped Christmas present
A Guide to Holiday Gifting for Children with Special Needs
Snail On the Wall bookstore in Huntsville Alabama
Give a Flood of Books This Christmas!
Moms Tell Santa What They REALLY Want for Christmas
christmas book covers to read out loud
Best Holiday Books to Read Aloud