10 Things to do This Weekend – November 25-27

By Katelyn Henderson

It’s Thanksgiving weekend and we have gathered TEN things for you to do with friends and family. 

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL – November 25-27

1. Miracle Opening Weekend 

Date: Now – December 24th
Location: The Camp 
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The Camp transforms into the vintage Christmas atmosphere of your dreams with special cocktails, fun mugs, photo ops, great live music, and more! 

2. Winter Park 

Date: Now – January 29
Location: Orion Amphitheater
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The Orion is ready for the holiday season with an ice rink, igloos, Santa, and more – Read the blog

3. Skating in the Park 

Dates: Daily 
Location: Big Spring Park 
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Ice Skating in Downtown Huntsville is officially open for the season (really close to Tinsel Trail!) 

4. Tinsel Trail Lighting Ceremony

Date: Friday, November 25
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Big Spring Park 
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Over 400 decorated trees will shine bright – kicking off at 6pm on Friday. Tinsel Trail is open for the season! 

5. Star of Bethlehem

Date: Friday, November 25
Time: 7:00pm 
Location: Space and Rocket Center 
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Balancing both science and religion, we’ll explore theories on what celestial phenomenon may have led the Magi to the Nativity more than 2,000 years ago.

6. Galaxy of Lights 

Date: Now – January 1
Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden 
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With more Walking Nights than ever before, Galaxy is a family tradition that has been running for over 25 years with immersive light displays.

7. Sexy Santa

Date: Friday, November 25
Time: 5pm – 1am 
Location: Stellas Elixir Lounge
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Show off your sexy Santa outfits, and we will crown one “Mr.” and one “Ms.” Mistletoe for a chance to each win $100 Stella’s gift card.

8. The B*tch that Stole Christmas

Date: Friday, November 25
Time: 10:30pm – 12:30am 
Location: Maggie Meyers 
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We’re supposed to be kicking off the Christmas season but Madge has taken Christmas away! What will the Queens do now? 

9. FIFA World Cup™ Block Party

Date: November 25 & 26
Location: Downtown Huntsville 
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The block party will take place on at 125 Holmes Avenue, broadcasting the games on a giant screen in the street. Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to make themselves comfortable as they watch the games. Read More

10. Community Free Day

Date: Sunday, November 27
Location: Huntsville Museum of Art 
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Free admission on November 27 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy the first chance to view the Museum’s newest exhibition, Looking at the Collection: African American Art and Artists. 

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Katelyn Henderson

Katelyn Henderson has called Huntsville home for over 14 years and is the proud owner of We Are Huntsville. She's passionate about spotlighting local businesses, uncovering hidden gems, and keeping locals in the know about everything happening around town. Whether it's a new restaurant, a can't-miss event, or a Huntsville secret worth sharing - Katelyn's on it. Have something cool happening? Send her a note at katelyn@wearehuntsville.com!