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When it comes to having fun in The Rocket City, the possibilities are endless.

With an impressive lineup of festivals, celebrations, and community gatherings each year, there’s always something exciting happening in Huntsville. From outdoor concerts and cultural showcases to anticipated sporting events, food festivals, and festive seasonal traditions, Huntsville offers events that delight newcomers and longtime locals alike.

 

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  • December 2026

  • Sat 12

    Twickenham Spirit of Christmas Past Homes and Luminaries Tour

    December 12

    This annual holiday event invites guests to tour the Weeden House and four additional private residences on Eustis Avenue, each decorated in holiday finery. Nearby, Church of the Nativity and

  • Sat 12

    Tinsel Trail

    December 12 Tinsel Trail
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    This magical holiday tradition transforms Big Spring International Park into a winter wonderland with more than 400 decorated live Christmas trees, each one sponsored by a local business, group, or

  • Sat 12

    Skating in the Park

    December 12 Skating in the Park
    Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, United States

    A seasonal favorite, Huntsville Museum of Art’s Skating in the Park is the city’s outdoor ice skating rink from November through January. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance, and

  • Sat 12

    Rocket City Christmas Light Show

    December 12 - December 13 Rocket City Christmas Light Show
    Toyota Field 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, United States

    Families travel to Toyota Field each holiday season for the Rocket City Christmas Light Show, a dazzling display featuring nearly 1 million lights. While inside the ballpark, guests are encouraged

  • Sat 12

    Huntsville Holiday Magic

    December 12 - December 13 Huntsville Holiday Magic

    Huntsville’s calendar is filling up fast with holiday events, and residents don’t have to miss a single one with the Huntsville Holiday Magic Pass! Sign up for chances to win

  • Sat 12

    Madison Harvest/Farmers Market

    December 12 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Madison Harvest/Farmers Market
    Madison Harvest Market 1400 Hughes Road, Madison, United States

    🍂 Welcome to the Madison Harvest Market! 🍂 📅 October 10th ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM 📍 Madison Christian Church 1400 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION! event

    Free
  • Sat 12

    Christkindlmarket

    December 12 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Christkindlmarket
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Presented by Arts Huntsville and The Orion Amphitheater, Christkindlmarket is the perfect spot to start checking off your holiday shopping list. The unique shopping experience takes place across three days

  • Sat 12

    Huntsville Ballet’s The Nutcracker

    December 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Huntsville Ballet’s The Nutcracker
    VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Huntsville Ballet presents its 56th annual production of The Nutcracker with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.(opens in new tab) Tchaikovsky’s iconic score brings Clara, her Prince, swirling snowflakes, Mother Ginger, and

  • Sat 12

    Elf: The Musical

    December 12 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Elf: The Musical
    Dream Theater Performance Arts Center 3401 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, United States

    Experience the Magic of Elf: The Musical This Holiday Season! Celebrate the season with laughter, music, and Christmas cheer at Elf: The Musical! Follow Buddy the Elf on his heartwarming

    $20
  • Sat 12

    Galaxy of Lights

    December 12 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Galaxy of Lights
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Celebrating 31 years of lights and community, the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy of Lights is a beloved holiday tradition. This year, visitors can stroll through 1.75 miles of lights during

    $13 – $40
  • Sat 12

    Elf: The Musical

    December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Elf: The Musical
    Dream Theater Performance Arts Center 3401 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, United States

    Experience the Magic of Elf: The Musical This Holiday Season! Celebrate the season with laughter, music, and Christmas cheer at Elf: The Musical! Follow Buddy the Elf on his heartwarming

    $20
  • Sat 12

    Huntsville Ballet’s The Nutcracker

    December 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Huntsville Ballet’s The Nutcracker
    VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Huntsville Ballet presents its 56th annual production of The Nutcracker with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.(opens in new tab) Tchaikovsky’s iconic score brings Clara, her Prince, swirling snowflakes, Mother Ginger, and

  • Sun 13

    Tinsel Trail

    December 13 Tinsel Trail
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    This magical holiday tradition transforms Big Spring International Park into a winter wonderland with more than 400 decorated live Christmas trees, each one sponsored by

  • Sun 13

    Skating in the Park

    December 13 Skating in the Park
    Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, United States

    A seasonal favorite, Huntsville Museum of Art’s Skating in the Park is the city’s outdoor ice skating rink from November through January. Tickets can be

  • Sun 13

    Rocket City Christmas Light Show

    December 13 - December 14 Rocket City Christmas Light Show
    Toyota Field 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, United States

    Families travel to Toyota Field each holiday season for the Rocket City Christmas Light Show, a dazzling display featuring nearly 1 million lights. While inside

  • Sun 13

    Huntsville Holiday Magic

    December 13 - December 14 Huntsville Holiday Magic

    Huntsville’s calendar is filling up fast with holiday events, and residents don’t have to miss a single one with the Huntsville Holiday Magic Pass! Sign

  • Sun 13

    Huntsville Anime-Fest

    December 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville 800 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Collectors of anime, manga, and pop culture items will enjoy the Huntsville Anime-Fest, which strives to be Alabama’s best and truest anime convention that features

    $20
  • Sun 13

    Christkindlmarket

    December 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Christkindlmarket
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Presented by Arts Huntsville and The Orion Amphitheater, Christkindlmarket is the perfect spot to start checking off your holiday shopping list. The unique shopping experience takes place across three days

  • Sun 13

    Huntsville Ballet’s The Nutcracker

    December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Huntsville Ballet’s The Nutcracker
    VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Huntsville Ballet presents its 56th annual production of The Nutcracker with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.(opens in new tab) Tchaikovsky’s iconic score brings Clara, her Prince, swirling snowflakes, Mother Ginger, and

  • Sun 13

    Elf: The Musical

    December 13 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Elf: The Musical
    Dream Theater Performance Arts Center 3401 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, United States

    Experience the Magic of Elf: The Musical This Holiday Season! Celebrate the season with laughter, music, and Christmas cheer at Elf: The Musical! Follow Buddy the Elf on his heartwarming

    $20
  • Sun 13

    Galaxy of Lights

    December 13 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Galaxy of Lights
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Celebrating 31 years of lights and community, the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy of Lights is a beloved holiday tradition. This year, visitors can stroll through 1.75 miles of lights during

    $13 – $40
  • Mon 14

    Tinsel Trail

    December 14 Tinsel Trail
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    This magical holiday tradition transforms Big Spring International Park into a winter wonderland with more than 400 decorated live Christmas trees, each one sponsored by

  • Mon 14

    Skating in the Park

    December 14 Skating in the Park
    Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, United States

    A seasonal favorite, Huntsville Museum of Art’s Skating in the Park is the city’s outdoor ice skating rink from November through January. Tickets can be

  • Mon 14

    Rocket City Christmas Light Show

    December 14 - December 15 Rocket City Christmas Light Show
    Toyota Field 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, United States

    Families travel to Toyota Field each holiday season for the Rocket City Christmas Light Show, a dazzling display featuring nearly 1 million lights. While inside

  • Mon 14

    Huntsville Holiday Magic

    December 14 - December 15 Huntsville Holiday Magic

    Huntsville’s calendar is filling up fast with holiday events, and residents don’t have to miss a single one with the Huntsville Holiday Magic Pass! Sign

  • Mon 14

    Galaxy of Lights

    December 14 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Galaxy of Lights
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Celebrating 31 years of lights and community, the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy of Lights is a beloved holiday tradition. This year, visitors can stroll through 1.75 miles of lights during

    $13 – $40
  • Tue 15

    Tinsel Trail

    December 15 Tinsel Trail
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    This magical holiday tradition transforms Big Spring International Park into a winter wonderland with more than 400 decorated live Christmas trees, each one sponsored by a local business, group, or

  • Tue 15

    Skating in the Park

    December 15 Skating in the Park
    Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, United States

    A seasonal favorite, Huntsville Museum of Art’s Skating in the Park is the city’s outdoor ice skating rink from November through January. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance, and

  • Tue 15

    Rocket City Christmas Light Show

    December 15 - December 16 Rocket City Christmas Light Show
    Toyota Field 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, United States

    Families travel to Toyota Field each holiday season for the Rocket City Christmas Light Show, a dazzling display featuring nearly 1 million lights. While inside the ballpark, guests are encouraged

  • Tue 15

    Huntsville Holiday Magic

    December 15 - December 16 Huntsville Holiday Magic

    Huntsville’s calendar is filling up fast with holiday events, and residents don’t have to miss a single one with the Huntsville Holiday Magic Pass! Sign up for chances to win

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  • From thought-provoking exhibitions to works by celebrated artists, the @hsvmuseumart brings creativity to the heart of downtown. 🖼️ With rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and a diverse collection of artwork, it offers something new for art lovers to discover with every visit.
  • Don’t miss @campus805 on your next trip to Huntsville. You can experience craft breweries, restaurants, bars, retail, entertainment and more all within a refurbished school building! Tag someone you want to check out Campus No. 805 with, and let us know what you are most excited about.
  • First Baptist Church’s “Eggbeater Jesus” mosaic is one of Huntsville’s most recognizable and unusual landmarks. 🎨 Completed in 1973, the massive artwork features approximately 1.4 million pieces of hand-painted Italian tile and stands at more than 40 feet tall!

Stop by First Baptist Church Huntsville at 600 Governors Drive SW to see the mosaic for yourself.
  • This is your last chance to see your photography featured in the 2027 edition of Choose Huntsville® – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®! 📸 From scenic landscapes and local favorites to the places that make Rocket City special, we want to see Huntsville through your eyes.

Submit your original photos at the link in the bio by this Saturday, October 31 for a chance to be featured – your photo could even make the cover!
  • Looking for fun events in Huntsville next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in November:

📕 The Great Big Book Festival
📍 @hmcplalabama
📅 November 7

🎁 Holiday on Gates
📍 Alabama Constitution Hall Park
📅 November 14

👟 TTT: Theatre Turkey Trot
📍 Ditto Landing
📅 November 26

Head to our website at the link in the bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in November!
  • Rocket City’s culinary scene is earning national attention! 🍽️ @saltssmokehouse and @purveyorhuntsville were recognized in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide to the American South, shining a spotlight on the creative chefs and dining destinations putting North Alabama on the culinary map.
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From thought-provoking exhibitions to works by celebrated artists, the @hsvmuseumart brings creativity to the heart of downtown. 🖼️ With rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and a diverse collection of artwork, it offers something new for art lovers to discover with every visit.
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Don’t miss @campus805 on your next trip to Huntsville. You can experience craft breweries, restaurants, bars, retail, entertainment and more all within a refurbished school building! Tag someone you want to check out Campus No. 805 with, and let us know what you are most excited about.
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First Baptist Church’s “Eggbeater Jesus” mosaic is one of Huntsville’s most recognizable and unusual landmarks. 🎨 Completed in 1973, the massive artwork features approximately 1.4 million pieces of hand-painted Italian tile and stands at more than 40 feet tall!

Stop by First Baptist Church Huntsville at 600 Governors Drive SW to see the mosaic for yourself.
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First Baptist Church’s “Eggbeater Jesus” mosaic is one of Huntsville’s most recognizable and unusual landmarks. 🎨 Completed in 1973, the massive artwork features approximately 1.4 million pieces of hand-painted Italian tile and stands at more than 40 feet tall! Stop by First Baptist Church Huntsville at 600 Governors Drive SW to see the mosaic for yourself.
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This is your last chance to see your photography featured in the 2027 edition of Choose Huntsville® – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®! 📸 From scenic landscapes and local favorites to the places that make Rocket City special, we want to see Huntsville through your eyes.

Submit your original photos at the link in the bio by this Saturday, October 31 for a chance to be featured – your photo could even make the cover!
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This is your last chance to see your photography featured in the 2027 edition of Choose Huntsville® – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®! 📸 From scenic landscapes and local favorites to the places that make Rocket City special, we want to see Huntsville through your eyes. Submit your original photos at the link in the bio by this Saturday, October 31 for a chance to be featured – your photo could even make the cover!
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Looking for fun events in Huntsville next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in November:

📕 The Great Big Book Festival
📍 @hmcplalabama
📅 November 7

🎁 Holiday on Gates
📍 Alabama Constitution Hall Park
📅 November 14

👟 TTT: Theatre Turkey Trot
📍 Ditto Landing
📅 November 26

Head to our website at the link in the bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in November!
@choosehuntsville
@choosehuntsville
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Looking for fun events in Huntsville next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in November: 📕 The Great Big Book Festival 📍 @hmcplalabama 📅 November 7 🎁 Holiday on Gates 📍 Alabama Constitution Hall Park 📅 November 14 👟 TTT: Theatre Turkey Trot 📍 Ditto Landing 📅 November 26 Head to our website at the link in the bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in November!
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Rocket City’s culinary scene is earning national attention! 🍽️ @saltssmokehouse and @purveyorhuntsville were recognized in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide to the American South, shining a spotlight on the creative chefs and dining destinations putting North Alabama on the culinary map.
Rocket City’s culinary scene is earning national attention! 🍽️ @saltssmokehouse and @purveyorhuntsville were recognized in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide to the American South, shining a spotlight on the creative chefs and dining destinations putting North Alabama on the culinary map.
Rocket City’s culinary scene is earning national attention! 🍽️ @saltssmokehouse and @purveyorhuntsville were recognized in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide to the American South, shining a spotlight on the creative chefs and dining destinations putting North Alabama on the culinary map.
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Rocket City’s culinary scene is earning national attention! 🍽️ @saltssmokehouse and @purveyorhuntsville were recognized in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide to the American South, shining a spotlight on the creative chefs and dining destinations putting North Alabama on the culinary map.
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