December 2023 Events
NEACA Christmas Craft Show @ VBC | Dec 1-3
Peruse holiday crafts and gifts.
FREE
A Christmas Carol @ VBC | Dec 1-3 & 7-10
Take a trip through the past, present, and future with Mr. Scrooge in this holiday classic.
$17+
Yule Y’all @ Lowe Mill | Sat, Dec 2 @ 11:00am-7:00pm
This yearly Christmas market features tons of local vendors, holiday food, and spirit sampling. Plus, watch as they light the Water Tower at 5:00!
$10 per car
Santa Paws @ The Orion | Sat, Dec 2 @ noon-5:00pm
Get your holiday pup portrait benefiting the Huntsville Humane Society.
Donation
Santa Fun Run @ Big Spring Park | Sun, Dec 3 @ 4:00pm
This one-mile fun run includes a t-shirt and Santa hat with registration.
$30 each | Kids under 10: $10
HSV’s Christmas Parade @ downtown HSV | Tues, Dec 5 @ 6:00pm
Theme: Christmas through the decades.
FREE
The Nutcracker @ VBC | Dec 8-10
Accompanied by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.
$38+
Christkindlmarket @ The Orion | Dec 8-10
60+ artists, holiday themed food & art, music, and more.
FREE
Santa at the Saturn V @ the USSRC | Sat, Dec 9 @ 9:30am
Holiday activities, photo opportunities, coffee & snacks, and more!
$15 each | Infants under 2: FREE
Downtown Vintage Market @ Greene St Parking Garage | Sat, Dec 9 @ 11:00am
Over 40 vendors with pieces ranging from the ’50s to the ’00s.
FREE
Madison Christmas Parade @ Dublin Park | Sat, Dec 9 @ 5:00pm
Theme: Santa’s workshop.
FREE
Christmas Tour of Homes @ the Weeden House | Sat, Dec 9 @ 5:00-9:00pm
Enjoy warm drinks and a concert while you tour 5 local homes decorated for the holiday season.
$20 each | Children: $5
Christmas Concert @ downtown HSV Library | Sat, Dec 9 @ 6:30-8:30pm
Rocket City Jazz Orchestra will perform a mix of old and new holiday songs.
FREE
Nerdy Noel @ Stovehouse | Sun, Dec 10 @ 11:00am
Featuring dozens of local vendors & artists, geeky music, prizes, and more! This holiday market for nerds is the only one of its kind!
FREE
Holiday Jazz Event @ Campus 805 | Sun, Dec 10 @ 6:30pm
Featuring both established and emerging jazz artists, and shining a light on women in jazz.
$20
Nights of Santa @ Earlyworks | Dec 12-23
Write your letter to Santa, decorate gingerbread cookies, mingle with Santa, and more!
Admission charged
Nutcracker @ VBC | Dec 14-17
Performed by the Alabama Youth Theatre & School.
$15+
Mean Girls @ VBC | Dec 15-17
The cult classic movie turned broadway show is coming to Huntsville!
$40+
Holiday Cinema Series @ The Orion | Fridays
Dec 1: Polar Express | Dec 15: The Muppet Christmas Carol | Dec 22: Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire | Dec 29: The Chronicles of Narnia
FREE
Christmas Light Show @ Toyota Field | Daily until Dec 24
Over a million lights are on display at this annual holiday drive-thru!
$30 per car
Tinsel Trail @ Big Spring Park | Daily
Walk through hundreds of Christmas trees decorated by local people and businesses.
FREE
Skating in the Park @ Big Spring Park | Daily
Rent or BYO skates and enjoy hot dogs, hot chocolate, nachos, and more at the concession stand.
$10+ | $5 discount for bringing your own skates
Galaxy of Lights @ HSV Botanical Gardens | Daily
Walk or drive through this glorious holiday light display. Bring your furry friend on special dog-walking nights!
Admission charged
Winter Park @ The Orion | Daily
Ice skating, photos with Santa, train rides, storytime, s’mores kits, and more!
FREE
Huntsville Havoc Games @ Propst Arena
Dec 9 vs. Birmingham Bulls
Dec 16 vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Dec 22 vs. Quad City Storm
Dec 23 vs. Birmingham Bulls
Dec 26 vs. Evansville Thunderbolts
See link for tickets
