Rocket City Christmas Light Show
2026-12-23 - 2026-12-24, 2026-12-24 - 2026-12-25, 2026-12-25 - 2026-12-26, 2026-12-26 - 2026-12-27, 2026-12-27 - 2026-12-28, 2026-12-28 - 2026-12-29, 2026-12-29 - 2026-12-30, 2026-12-30 - 2026-12-31 and 1 more date | Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, 35758, 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 to partake in festive food and drinks and holiday activities for all ages. Check online for scheduled theme nights and character appearances that add to the fun.

Tinsel Trail
2026-12-24, 2026-12-25, 2026-12-26, 2026-12-27, 2026-12-28, 2026-12-29, 2026-12-30, 2026-12-31 | Big Spring International Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801, 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 family. The trail is open to the public daily 24/7, and events are happening at the Tinsel Trail all season long – including coffee pop-up shops, live music, and the Tinsel Trail Trot.

🎄 Tinsel Trail Returns to Downtown Huntsville! 🎄
Get ready for one of Huntsville’s most magical holiday traditions! Tinsel Trail transforms Big Spring Park into a dazzling wonderland with over 450 live Christmas trees, each uniquely decorated by local businesses, nonprofits, and families.
✨ Kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM with the official lighting of Downtown Huntsville’s Rocket City Tree, a can’t-miss moment of cheer, lights, and community spirit!
🛍️ Come early for the special Black Friday Market from 3:00 – 9:00 PM, where you can shop local vendors throughout the park and grab festive bites from your favorite food trucks.
🎶 Enjoy live performances from the Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre and other incredible local talent as the park comes alive with the sights and sounds of the season.
Take a picture with Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause throughout the evening from 6pm-8pm.
Don’t miss this joyful celebration of community, creativity, and holiday magic in the heart of Downtown Huntsville!

Skating in the Park
2026-12-24, 2026-12-25, 2026-12-26, 2026-12-27, 2026-12-28, 2026-12-29, 2026-12-30, 2026-12-31 and 3 more dates | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, 35801, 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 skates are available to rent on-site. When hunger strikes, drinks and snacks can be found at Iceworks, a rink-side vendor.

Carnegie Carnival
2027-02-14 | AL
The Carnegie Carnival is a full day of Mardi Gras-themed events starting with a half marathon – the Carnival Frolic 13.1 – and culminating in a nighttime parade through downtown Decatur. Additional activities include kids’ art activities, the Children’s Parade, and the Canine Parade. The Carnegie Carnival is a fundraiser benefiting the Carnegie Visual Arts Center.

Mardi Gras Huntsville
2027-02-14 15:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | AL
The streets of downtown Huntsville will be filled with revelers come Mardi Gras. The annual Grand Parade is held in the afternoon and brings colorful floats, bands, and – of course – a ton of beads. Stick around for the “tail end” of the parade: the Krewe of Barkus, a pup parade featuring costumed dogs and their owners!
