❄️ Big Spring Jingle

Big Spring Park is turning into the North Pole, a popular tradition is back for its 55th year, and the biggest pizza in town!

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Andrew Smith
December 02, 2025

Happy Tuesday!

Just a quick reminder that the annual Christmas Parade is tonight in Downtown Huntsville! If you’re planning to go, you may want to bundle up!

If you need a quick refresher, here’s the parade details.

Let’s get to it!

🚀 Taking Flight

🩰 Huntsville Ballet Brings Back The Nutcracker For Its 55th Year

A Christmas classic is returning to the Rocket City this month as the Huntsville Ballet Company will bring four performances of The Nutcracker to The VBC on December 12-14.

Performed live with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, this treasured ballet invites you into an enchanting world, complete with a towering Christmas tree that grows before your very eyes, swirling snowflakes, dancing flowers, and of course, the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy.

You’ll also be supporting local young performers, since every student on stage trains right here at the Huntsville Ballet School. Tickers go fast, so grab yours today!

❄️ Big Spring Jingle Returns

The Big Spring Jingle is bringing the North Pole to Big Spring Park on December 19 from 4-8 PM.

Families dance the night away at a lively DJ party, warm your hands with hot cocoa from local vendors, and let your kids dive into hands-on crafts that make perfect keepsakes.

Santa himself will be on-site for photos, and he’s even bringing a few snowy surprises from the real North Pole. After, walk the Tinsel Trial and hit the ice at Skating in the Park!

🍕 Mozza Pizza Unleashes the Big Mama

If you’re craving a pizza experience that’s as bold as your appetite, Mozza Pizza just rolled out its new 28-inch Big Mama pizza. I mean, just look at it. It’s officially the biggest New York–style slice you can get in the city.

This monster pie comes straight from a team that knows authentic pizza inside and out. If you want to take this massive pizza to-go or conquer it right at the table, Mozza is located at 520 Jordan Lane NW.

TOGETHER WITH CHAR RESTAURANT

💝 Spread Holiday Cheer

Spread holiday cheer with Char gift cards!

This holiday season, treat family, friends, or yourself to the gift of delicious food from Char Restaurant! For every $100 in plastic gift cards purchased online or in-store, receive a $20 bonus card.

Gift cards can be used at Char or their sister restaurant, Amerigo Italian Restaurant — sure to delight any foodie on your list.

This deal ends on December 24, so take advantage of it while it lasts!

P.S. Want to partner with Huntsville Explorer and reach 20,000+ locals? Fill out this form.

👨‍🚀 Blast Off

📆 7 Things To Do This Weekend

🎪 Christmas Circus

December 5 | 5–8 PM | The Orion Amphitheater | Free | More Info

Enjoy a dazzling holiday circus show with aerial acts, LED and fire performances, Santa photos, tree lighting, kids’ activities, and food trucks for a night of festive fun.

🎄 Madison Station Polar Express Christmas on Main

December 5 | 5 PM | Downtown Madison | Free | More Info

Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Main Street’s Christmas trees, visits with Santa, a kids’ glowstick parade, and more!

🕯️ Candlelight Christmas

December 5–6 | 5–9 PM | Burritt on the Mountain | $70 | More Info

Experience Christmas past with a breathtaking view. Expect lantern-lit pathways, chestnut roasting, traditional music, and a visit from Kris Kringle.

🎭 Mark Twain Tonight!

December 5–6 | VBC | $57+ | More Info

See Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas bring Mark Twain’s humor and storytelling to life in the iconic one-man show.

🎁 NEACA Christmas Craft Show

December 5–7 | VBC | Free | More Info

Browse more than 200 local makers and artisans offering handmade gifts and holiday goods, all created right here in North Alabama.

🎄 Yule Y’all Christmas Market

December 6 | 11 AM – 7 PM | Lowe Mill | Free | More Info

Shop 100+ vendors, enjoy spirit sampling, explore 153 artist studios, meet Krampus, and gather for the festive lighting of the iconic water tower at 5 PM.

🎅 Sip & Stroll: Holiday Jingle & Mingle

December 7 | 11 AM – 3 PM | The Orion Amphitheater | Free | More Info

Shop handmade gifts, enjoy seasonal food and drinks, listen to holiday performances, and meet Santa!

TOGETHER WITH REDSTONE MWR

🎄 A Big Holiday Celebration

Winterville is back, and you’re invited to one of Huntsville’s biggest holiday celebrations! This FREE, family-friendly event is hosted at the Redstone Arsenal Activity Field and is open to the public.

Come enjoy a festive holiday market, delicious food and Gluhwein, kids crafts, a Winter Sports Pavilion, a Kidpreneur pop-up market, and live entertainment. Don’t miss photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the tree lighting ceremony on December 6 (5:30 PM).

Winterville runs December 6 from 12–7 PM and December 7 from 12–5 PM. Bring the whole family for a day of holiday fun!

🎵 Live Music Lowdown

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📆 Explore the Rocket City

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🎄 Brass Band of Huntsville: Aspects of Praise Christmas Concert

December 4 | 7 PM | Trinity United Methodist Church | Free | More Info

This year’s holiday concert is set to be a magnificent community event, featuring collaborations with several talented local musicians and student ensembles!

Wednesday, December 3

Thursday, December 4

Friday, December 5

  • Christmas Circus at The Orion Amphitheater: A high-energy holiday spectacular that blends circus artistry, dazzling LED, and fire performances!

  • Holiday Lantern Tours at Alabama Constitution Hall Park: Delight in a magical evening of historic holiday storytelling!

  • LEGO Holiday Lane at Bridge Street Town Center: Come check out the interactive LEGO village!

  • Reindeer Rails at Ditto Landing: Come check out a holiday-themed model train display!

  • Parents Night Out at U.S. Space & Rocket Center: Treat yourselves to a well-deserved night off while your children embark on a fun, supervised mission!

  • Magical Movie Nights at Ditto Landing: Bundle up and enjoy a free showing of Miracle on 34th Street!

  • Mrs. Claus’ Snow Stroll on Gas Light Alley at Stovehouse: Stroll through the snowy winter wonderland!

  • Madison Wassail Festival at Main Street Madison: Taste, vote, and celebrate festive wassail in Downtown Madison!

  • Jar Painting Night at Piper and Leaf: A cozy evening of painting, sipping tea, and enjoying a sweet treat!

  • Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke at Field Day: Dress in your ugliest sweater, sing holiday hits, and win prizes!

  • An Improvised Hallmark Christmas at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: Audience-inspired improv creating a unique, unscripted holiday comedy!

  • A Christmas Carol at VBC Playhouse: Journey with Scrooge through Christmas past, present, and future!

  • 1920s Repeal Day Event at Dragon’s Forge Cafe: Come dressed up in your glad rags rangsters and flappers and try some 1920s themed mocktails!

  • Cocktails & Cosmos at Space and Rocket Center Planetarium: Explore the Alabama winter skies with guided stargazing!

Want to see more upcoming events or add an event to the calendar? Click here.

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