šŸ—“ļø 7 Things to Do This Weekend

There are lots of holiday events happening this week, plus a new restaurant is opening in Hampton Cove and a new city park is now open!

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Andrew Smith
December 10, 2024

Happy Tuesday!

I hope all 8,131 8,225 of you are getting close to finishing your holiday shopping! Itā€™s hard to believe that there are just 15 days until Christmas!

Weā€™ve got another jam-packed newsletter today, so I wonā€™t take up much space here. Just two quick things.

  1. Iā€™ll be announcing a giveaway this Friday, so be on the lookout for that.

  2. Donā€™t forget to get your Rocket Card if you havenā€™t already!

Letā€™s get to it!

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šŸ‘Øā€šŸš€ Blast Off

šŸ—“ļø 7 Things to Do This Weekend

I normally highlight five weekend events, but there is so much going on that I couldnā€™t settle on five, so I decided to go with seven!

šŸŽ… 12 Nights of Santa

EarlyWorks is kicking off its 12 Nights of Santa this Thursday! Kids will be able to write letters to Santa, decorate cookies, play in the snow, make ornaments, and much more! The event is open every night through December 23. More info can be found here.

šŸ›ļø Christkindlmarket

This free holiday market is unlike anything youā€™ve seen before. Itā€™s a German Christmas market with over 60 artists, German and holiday-inspired food, and live music! The Christkindlmarket will be at The Orion from December 13-15. More info can be found here.

šŸŽ„ The Living Christmas Tree

The Living Christmas Tree has been a Huntsville staple since 1984. Performances start this Thursday, December 12, and will be held through December 15 at First Baptist. Come see the 39-foot Christmas tree come to life! More info can be found here.

šŸŒŸ Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market

University Pickers is hosting its free Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market this Friday! There will be over 250 vendors, and it is a great chance to finish your holiday shopping! Rumor has it that Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too! More info can be found here.

šŸ©° The Nutcracker

Huntsville Ballet is kicking off its 56th production of The Nutcracker this Friday! This is one of Huntsvilleā€™s best Christmas traditions that you wonā€™t want to miss! More info and tickets can be found here.

šŸš˜ļø City of Madison Christmas Parade

The City of Madison is hosting its Christmas parade this Saturday at 7 PM. The theme is Iā€™ll Be Home for Christmas. More info can be found here.

šŸ•Æļø Spirit of Christmas Past Luminary Tour

Stroll through the luminary-lit streets of historic Twickenham and learn more about Huntsvilleā€™s history! The tour will go through the Weeden House and four homes on Eustis Avenue. More info can be found here.

šŸš€ Taking Flight

šŸŒ³ Apollo Park Is Open

Apollo Park at MidCity is now open! The 20-acre park offers green spaces, walking trails, and water features.

The main highlight is a pond with a pedestrian bridge linking TopGolf and Orion Amphitheater. Visitors are also welcome to kayak or canoe in the pond as well.

Apollo Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Kayakers should be cautious as thereā€™s no lifeguard on duty.

šŸƒā€ā™‚ļø Rocket City Marathon

The Rocket City Marathon is back! The race will take runners through Huntsville landmarks like the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.

The race will begin at the Von Braun Center and finish inside the South Hall. Spectators can view the race from Monroe Street or Big Spring Park.

The marathon weekend runs from December 13ā€“15.

šŸ„— New Mediterranean Restaurant Coming to Hampton Cove

Spitz Mediterranean Restaurant is coming to Hampton Cove! The new location will be in the Food City complex.

Spitz started when two college students wanted to bring healthy, tasty street food from Europe to America. It has grown into a popular spot known for its award-winning food, craft beer, and colorful street art.

Construction starts soon, and the restaurant is expected to open in 2025.

ā¤ļø Manna House Celebrates 20 Years

Fran Fluhler started helping people from her porch 20 years ago. Today, her nonprofit, Manna House, provides food, clothes, books, and hygiene items to anyone in need.

Fluhlerā€™s goal is to ensure no one in Huntsville goes hungry or feels hopeless.

Families receive more than suppliesā€”they find care and connection. ā€œSometimes people just need to feel seen,ā€ Fluhler said.

Iā€™ve served at Manna House multiple times over the years. If youā€™re looking to donate to a nonprofit this holiday season, Manna House is a great option!

You can find more info about Manna House here.

šŸ“½ļø Reel of the Week

We stopped by the Rocket City Lasers Holiday Show. If youā€™re looking for a fun way to get in the Christmas spirit, this is a great option!

šŸ—“ļø Explore The Rocket City

Got a fun event coming up? Let us know about it!

Rocket City Light Show at Toyota Field

Enjoy a musical drive through nearly one million Christmas lights! After, be sure to walk inside the ballpark for holiday activities, hot beverages, fire pits, and visits from Santa! Get tickets.

Skating in the Park at Big Spring

Get in the holiday spirit with some ice skating at Big Spring Park! After, be sure to walk through the Tinsel Trail and enjoy over 400 Christmas trees! More info.

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šŸŽ² Headline Hunt

If you like Wordle, see if you can guess this six-letter Huntsville-themed word!

Thanks for making it to the end. I hope you have a great week!

Iā€™ll be back in your inbox on Friday!