Your 2023 Holiday Bucket List & Guide
Madison Polar Express Christmas Trees & Wassail Fest on Main
Christmas Tree Trail on Main
Trees will continue tobe displayed from Friday, December 2, 2023 through Monday, January 2, 2024 in Downtown Madison.
Bob Jones High School's Annual Breakfast with Santa
This traditional fundraiser will feature a marvelous breakfast with all of the trimmings, photos with Santa, crafts, games and the Bob Jones Competition Cheer Team.
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Bob Jones Cafeteria
7AM-11AM
$10 per Adult (19yrs and up)
$8 per Student (4-18yrs)
Free 3yrs and under
Redstone Family and MWR presents Winterville
Madison Christmas Parade
December 9th at 5 PM
Breakfast with Santa at Toyota Field
Madison Christmas Capers
Saturday, December 16th at 4:00 PM
Location: Downtown Madison - Main Street in front of Hughes Drug Store
Winter Park at The Orion
November 30-January 1
ICE SKATING, PHOTOS WITH SANTA, TRAIN RIDES, AND SO MUCH MORE!
Dates & Times
Thursdays: 4PM - 9PM
Fridays: 4 PM -10 PM
Saturdays: 12 PM - 9 PM
Sundays: 12 PM - 9 PM
Closed: December 7 & December 25
Skating in the Park
November 17- January 7
Purchase tickets at the entrance.
All weather updates will be made on our social media accounts. @skatinginthepark
Miracle at MidCity
Miracle at MidCity is a temporary, Christmas-themed “bar within a bar” pop-up that takes over The Camp from Friday, November 24th - Sunday, December 24. During Miracle, we run a special menu of Christmas-themed cocktails, play holiday music, hold festive events, and put up enough holiday décor to cure any Resting Grinch Face.
North Alabama Railroad Museum North Star Limited
Beginning with the 2015 season, NARM began the North Star Limited, an exciting Christmas season ride. The North Star Limited allows our guests to experience an evening adventure under the wintery stars. Of course, Santa will be on board, spending quality, one-on-one time with each child and their family. The medium length ride lasts approximately 45 minutes, allowing each child to tell Santa everything he or she wants for Christmas. All children on board the North Star Limited will receive a gift from Santa, and every passenger on board, both adults and children, will have a snack waiting for them when they arrive. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, a unique experience for this ride. As always, our Gift Shop will be open, detached from the train, so be sure to make a visit ! We hope to make the North Star Limited a new Huntsville Tradition ! Make your reservation early as these rides sell out very quickly ! Call (256) 851-NARM (6276) for more information.
Light Show & Friday Flurries at Bridge Street
FRIDAY FLURRIES WITH HUNTSVILLE GLOW: NOW THROUGH
DECEMBER 22, 2023 8:00 PM
There’s SNOW place like Bridge Street Town Centre, especially during the holidays! Join us at the north end fountains, near the Southern Living Store, for Friday Flurries on November 17, 24 + December 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 6-8 PM to enjoy faux snow, a festive photo op from Huntsville Glow and more!
HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW PRESENTED BY ENGEL & VÖLKERS REAL ESTATE: NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2023 8:00 PM
Bigger and better this holiday season, we will be spreading cheer through a holiday themed light show at the Christmas tree near Cinemark. Showtimes listed below will be the start times for the 10-minute holiday light show.
Show Times:
Saturday, November 18 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Friday, November 24 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 25 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Friday, December 1 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 2 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Friday, December 8 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 9 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Friday, December 15 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 16 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Friday, December 22 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 23 | 6, 6:30, 7 + 7:30 PM
Stovehouse Snow Stroll
Light Show and Winter Wonderland at Toyota Field
Now-Dec 31
A mile and a half maze of bright holiday lights awaits visitors at the Rocket City Christmas Light Show! Guests can drive through the themed show around Toyota Field for $30 per car (group discounts available). This year's theme is "Santa's Favorite Tales" The festivities will begin at 5:00pm nightly. Simply tune in to the designated station on your vehicle’s radio and experience a spectacular synchronization of music and lights!
The Winter Wonderland is free to enter. Pick out your own tree during the Trash Pandas Foundation Christmas Tree Sale benefitting a local non-profit and the Trash Pandas Foundation. The Winter Wonderland also features specially decorated Christmas Village huts, visits from Santa Claus and atmosphere characters, a 15-Foot Giant Snow Globe, rotating artisan craft & vendor booths, letters to Santa, and more! Hot Chocolate & Cider ("spiked" options available) and S'mores kits are available for purchase.
Botanical Gardens Galaxy of Lights
November 17 – December 31
Walking Nights: November 17- 26, 29, 30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) & December 1 – 3, 16 – 24
Dog Walking Nights: Every Monday and Tuesday during Walking Nights (November 20 & 21 and December 18 & 19)
Driving Nights: December 4 – 15 & 26 – 31
Movie on the Leisure Lawn at Stovehouse
FREE Movie Night returns to the Leisure Lawn at Stovehouse Thursday, November 30th! Enjoy this family-friendly movie, dinner, drinks, desserts, & hanging with friends.
ELF Thursday, November 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
HOME ALONE Thursday, December 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stovehouse 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL
ChristkindlMarket
December 8-10
Big Spring Jingle
December 8th
Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Downtown Huntsville, Inc. and the Huntsville Museum of Art will host Big Spring Jingle from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 There will be holiday-themed lighting, music, a dance floor + more fun for all ages. Festivalgoers can also enjoy Skating in the Park in front of the museum and get dinner from the food trucks on Church Street
*Please note: There will be a cost for Skating in the Park and the food trucks. All other activities will be free.
Havoc Hockey Game
Dec 16 Huntsville Havoc vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Dec 22 Huntsville Havoc vs. Quad City Storm
Dec 23 Huntsville Havoc vs. Birmingham Bulls
Dec 26 Huntsville Havoc vs. Evansville Thunderbolts
Seasonal Coffees
HONEST COFFEE:
The Basic Witch: The Pumpkin Spice Latte has come back again to Honest and we can’t wait to share it. Come get the fall classic, hot or iced.
Gimmie S'more: This s'more inspired latte is made with our house mocha sauce mixed with marshmallow fluff and topped with graham cracker crumbs. *Barista recommendation*: try it with oat milk for a richer graham cracker taste!
Apple Pie Chai: A delightful and indulgent chai latte that combines the fall flavors of caramel, apple, and spices to create a sweet and comforting drink.
Golden Milk Latte: A Sweat 440 Collab - A warm and soothing blend of turmeric, fresh ginger, and cracked pepper topped with dried roses & cardamom sugar. It’s an aromatic, refreshing and slightly spiced drink that is a perfect addition to your fall season.
GROUNDED COFFEE:
OATMEAL LATTE: A house favorite!! The classic oatmeal breakfast - in a cup: maple syrup, cinnamon, brown sugar, espresso, & oat milk. HOT or ICED
CARAMEL APPLE PIE LATTE: House-made apple spice syrup paired with a touch of caramel, espresso, & milk of choice- tastes like fall in a cup! HOT or ICED
PUMPKIN CREAM COLD BREW: Smooth cold brew with a touch of vanilla, topped off with our house-made pumpkin spice cold cream. ICED ONLY
APPLE CIDER: It's back! House-made apple cider with the autumn spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, & cloves. HOT or ICED
Candlelight Christmas at Burritt on the Mountain
Dec 1 & 2
Burritt comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas. Don’t wait, buy your tickets today.
String cranberries and popcorn, make paper punch ornaments, create handmade cards, ice cookies, taste figgy pudding and enjoy live music to kickoff the holiday season. Cabins are decorated with historic ambiance and the sounds of traditional music fill the air throughout the park. It is certainly an event for young and old to enjoy.
Kris Kringle is back! Visit Kris Kringle in Baron Bluff for a photo opportunity. Clicks Foto will be onsite to take pictures, but feel free to take your own with your phone. While waiting to see Kris Kringle children will have a chance to write a letter to Santa and hand deliver it.
We will have the music you love spread throughout the park. Activities for the kids and goodies for all will be spread throughout the site to ensure plenty of space for social distancing.
EarlyWorks Nights with Santa
The magic returns this season with all your favorite North Pole activities: writing a letter to Santa, decorating a gingerbread cookie, making crafts, playing in snow, and visiting with the Big Guy himself!
Nights of Santa will take place December 12th - December 23rd beginning at 5:00pm each weekday evening. The event begins at 3pm Saturday, December 16th and 12pm Sunday, December 17th. Tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific timed entry.
Tickets are on sale now!
Pictures with Santa
SANTA AT BRIDGE STREET
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 24, 2023 5:00 PM
Up on the rooftop click, click, click! Visit jolly Old Saint Nick at Bridge Street Town Centre! Santa is back at Bridge Street this holiday season and is ready to bring holiday magic and take photos with all of our amazing visitors.
Hours:
Friday, November 24 | 10 AM-4 PM
Saturday, November 25 | 12-6 PM | Santa Mini-Sessions from 2-4:30 PM Reservation Required
Sunday, November 26 | 12-6 PM
Friday, December 1 | 12-6 PM
Saturday, December 2 | 1:30-7:30 PM | Pet Photos with Santa to benefit Luna Farms Rescue from 2-4 PM
Sunday, December 3 | 3-7 PM
Friday, December 8 | 12-6 PM
Saturday, December 9 | 12-6 PM
Sunday, December 10 | 4-6 PM | Breakfast with Santa at Main Event from 11AM-2 PM
Friday, December 15 | 12-6 PM
Saturday, December 16 | 12-6 PM
Sunday, December 17 | 12-6 PM
Wednesday, December 20 | 12-6 PM
Thursday, December 21 | 12-6 PM
Friday, December 22 | 12-6 PM
Saturday, December 23 | 12-6 PM
Sunday, December 24 | 12-5 PM
