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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.

 

Use the category filters or select a date on the calendar below to discover upcoming events in and around The Rocket City!

 

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  • December 2026

  • Sun 6

    Tinsel Trail

    December 6 Recurring
    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

  • Sun 6

    Skating in the Park

    December 6 Recurring
    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

  • Mon 7

    Tinsel Trail

    December 7 Recurring
    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

  • Mon 7

    Skating in the Park

    December 7 Recurring
    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 8

    Tinsel Trail

    December 8 Recurring
    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 8

    Skating in the Park

    December 8 Recurring
    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

  • Wed 9

    Tinsel Trail

    December 9 Recurring
    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

  • Wed 9

    Skating in the Park

    December 9 Recurring
    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

  • Thu 10

    Tinsel Trail

    December 10 Recurring
    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

  • Thu 10

    Skating in the Park

    December 10 Recurring
    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

  • Fri 11

    Tinsel Trail

    December 11 Recurring
    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

  • Fri 11

    Skating in the Park

    December 11 Recurring
    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

  • Fri 11

    Rocket City Marathon

    December 11 Recurring

    Organized by the Huntsville Track Club, the Rocket City Marathon is one of the South’s premier marathon events. Runners can choose their distance between the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K,

  • Sat 12

    Rocket City Marathon

    December 12 Recurring

    Organized by the Huntsville Track Club, the Rocket City Marathon is one of the South’s premier marathon events. Runners can choose their distance between the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K,

  • Sat 12

    Tinsel Trail

    December 12 Recurring
    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 Recurring
    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

  • Sun 13

    Rocket City Marathon

    December 13 Recurring

    Organized by the Huntsville Track Club, the Rocket City Marathon is one of the South’s premier marathon events. Runners can choose their distance between the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K,

  • Sun 13

    Tinsel Trail

    December 13 Recurring
    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

  • Sun 13

    Skating in the Park

    December 13 Recurring
    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

  • Mon 14

    Tinsel Trail

    December 14 Recurring
    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

  • Mon 14

    Skating in the Park

    December 14 Recurring
    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

    Tinsel Trail

    December 15 Recurring
    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 Recurring
    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

  • Wed 16

    Tinsel Trail

    December 16 Recurring
    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

  • Wed 16

    Skating in the Park

    December 16 Recurring
    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

  • Thu 17

    Tinsel Trail

    December 17 Recurring
    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

  • Thu 17

    Skating in the Park

    December 17 Recurring
    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

  • Fri 18

    Tinsel Trail

    December 18 Recurring
    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

  • Fri 18

    Skating in the Park

    December 18 Recurring
    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 19

    Tinsel Trail

    December 19 Recurring
    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

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