🗓️ 7 Things To Do This Weekend

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🗓️ 7 Things To Do This Weekend

The holiday season is here, and Huntsville has plenty of exciting events to get you in the festive spirit! There’s something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.

❄️ Big Spring Jingle

Join Huntsville Parks and Recreation for the Big Spring Jingle at Big Spring Park this Friday. There will be festive lights, live music, prizes, and photos with Santa, plus a sensory-friendly hour from 4-5 p.m.

🎄 Dickens Christmas Fair

Step back in time to Victorian England this Saturday at The Orion. There will be festive food, holiday performances, street carolers, and photos with Santa!

⭐️ Star of Bethlehem

Explore the mysteries of the Star of Bethlehem at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Shows run December 20-23 and December 28. Learn about the celestial phenomenon that brought the Magi to the Nativity more than 2,000 years ago!

🎅 Sanders Family Christmas Play

Join the Sanders Family Christmas Play at Burritt on the Mountain, December 20-22. Enjoy Christmas carols, funny stories, and holiday cheer in this 1941-themed musical!

🛍️ Hoppy Holiday Market

Support local artisans at the Straight to Ale Holiday Market this Saturday from 3 PM to 8 PM. Shop for unique, handmade gifts, including jewelry, decor, festive treats, and more!

🎆 Christmas on the River Holiday Fireworks

Catch the Holiday Fireworks at Ditto Landing this Saturday at 7 PM. It’ll be a fun night for the whole family!

🕯️ Candlelight Concerts

Enjoy a magical evening of candlelight concerts at Stovehouse this Sunday. At 7 PM, experience Vivaldi's Four Seasons like never before. At 9 PM, there will be a Christmas Special with tons of your favorite holiday songs!

🚀 Taking Flight

🥪 Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Opening Soon

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is coming to Huntsville! The new restaurant will be located at the corner of Whitesburg and Governors, where the old Starbucks was (2003 Whitesburg Dr, Suite D).

Capriotti’s is known for its award-winning subs, packed with slow-roasted turkey. Its bestseller is The Bobbie. It’s served on a soft roll and is packed with slow-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo. I can’t wait to try it.

An opening date has not been announced. See the renovation progress here.

💰️ Huntsville Hospital Announces $150 Million Expansion

Huntsville Hospital is getting bigger! A $150 million project will add five new floors and 120 new rooms to Madison Street Tower.

Special units will be opened for heart and brain patients, and the ER entrance will be expanded. The goal is to help the hospital serve more people as Huntsville continues to grow!

Construction will start soon and finish by spring 2026. More info here.

🥗 Two New Taziki’s Opening This Week

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe is opening two new locations in Huntsville next week! The Foundry location will open on December 19, and The Huntington Center location will open on December 20.

Be sure to swing by and say hi! If you plan to go, don’t miss their holiday deal! Get a $10 voucher for every $50 gift card you buy. The offer is good until January 26, 2025. More info about the offer can be found here.

🚀 Huntsville’s Bright Future

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle will begin his fifth term next year. In a recent Q&A, he emphasized that the city's primary focus remains job growth. Since becoming mayor in 2008, Battle has helped attract several large companies.

These include Mazda Toyota, Polaris, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Amazon, and Blue Origin. Mazda Toyota alone now employs 4,500 people.

In addition to job growth, Battle said downtown development will continue to be a major focus during his fifth term, with projects like Front Row and new hotels driving growth. He also emphasized that residential growth will expand across the city, especially in areas to the west and north.

You can read the full Q&A here.

📽️ Reel of the Week

We stopped by Huntsville’s newest park this week. Check out our visit to Apollo Park at MidCity!

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Wednesday, December 18

• Huntsville Art Supplies Grand Opening at Lowe Mill: There will be giveaways, demos, and mini-classes!

• Afternoon Tea with Santa at Piper and Leaf: Enjoy tea with the big guy himself!

• Galaxy of Lights Walking Night: Take a walk through the lights!

• Huntsville Pub Run: Meet at the Hampton Inn Downtown for a 3 or 5 mile walk/run through the Tinsel Trail!

• Bingo Night at The Camp: Grab your friends and family for a night of games and prizes!

• Christmas Movie Trivia at PF Chang’s: Test your holiday movie knowledge!

• Lindsey Stirling at the VBC: The Snow Waltz Tour is coming to Huntsville!

• Sanders Family Christmas Play at Burritt: Enjoy over two dozen Christmas carols!

• Live Music at St. Stephens Music Hall: Otis Walker will perform live!

• Live Music at Mad Malts: Mike Slaten will perform live!

Thursday, December 19

• Cruising the Cards at Ditto Landing: Drive by the oversized Christmas cards!

• Movie Night on the Lawn at Stovehouse: Bring the family for a free showing of The Santa Clause!

• The Star of Bethlehem at the Space and Rocket Center: Explore the celestial phenomenon that led the Magi to the nativity (runs every night Dec 19-23)!

• Midnight in Paris at The Roundhouse: Be transported to the enchanting streets of Paris at midnight!

• Skating in the Park Turkey Bowl: Use a frozen turkey as your bowling ball and aim for the pins on the rink!

• Couples Night at University Pickers: You sip, they shop!

• Christmas Trivia Night at Green Bus Brewing: Grab your crew and test your Christmas knowledge!

• Sanders Family Christmas Play at Burritt: Enjoy over two dozen Christmas carols (daily performances through 12/22)!

• Ugly Sweater Contest at The Camp: Dust off your tackiest, wackiest, most over-the-top holiday sweater!

• Ben Folds at Mars Music Hall: The Paper Airplane Request Tour is coming to Huntsville!

• Holiday Wine Tasting at The Wine Cellar: Taste some wines that are perfect for the holidays!

• $5 After 5 at the Museum of Art: Magician Russell Davis will perform live!

• Live Music at The Camp: James Irvin will perform live!

• Live Music at St. Stephens Music Hall: Milltowne will perform live!

Friday, December 20

• Big Spring Jingle at Big Spring Park: The park will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with lights, a DJ, music, a dance floor, prizes, and more!

• Dickens Christmas Fair at The Orion: Immerse yourself in a Christmas from long ago!

• Mrs. Claus’ Snow Stroll at Stovehouse: Walk through the shops at Gas Light Alley in the snow!

• State Docks Movie Night at Ditto: Bring the family for a showing of Home Alone!

• Grant Funk Railroad Christmas Display: See the epic holiday railroad display!

• Huntsville Havoc Peanuts Holiday Game at the VBC: Celebrate all things Peanuts and watch the Havoc play in specialty jerseys!

• Parents Night Out at Mark Russell Rec Center: Drop your kids off for fun games and activities while you enjoy the night out!

• The Nutcracker at Lee High: Enjoy the Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre’s performance of The Nutcracker (every night through Dec 22)!

• Scott Bardlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at the VBC: A dazzling and inspiring trip through the Postmodern Jukebox universe!

• City Vibes Jazz at St. Stephens: A magical evening of jazz featuring multiple artists!

• Live Music at The Camp: Charles and Tanya will perform live!

• Live Music at Rhythm on Monroe: Scott Morgan will perform live!

• Live Music at Rocket City Dog Bar: Kirk Jones will perform live!

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