10 Things to do This Weekend - November 25 - 28

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s such a big weekend, we have
10 THINGS TO DO!

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL, November 25 – 28, 2021

1. 26th Annual Thanksgiving Day Hike

Date: Thursday, November 25

Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve
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Start out at Bankhead Trailhead and work your way down the mountain to Three Caves on Alms House Trail. This is a popular hike and parking is limited. (3 hours / Moderate / 4 miles)

2. Thanksgiving Throwdown with Microwave Dave & the Nukes

Date: Thursday, November 25
Time: 8 pm
Location: Humphreys Bar & Grill
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When the turkeys been eaten and it’s time to relax, get downtown and get to Humphrey’s– NEVER a cover!!

3. Miracle at MidCity

Date: Friday, November 26

Location: MidCity
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Miracle at MidCity is back with seasonal drinks and food. Wear your tacky holiday sweaters, Christmas pajamas, holiday costumes, and festive ware!

4. Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Date: Friday, November 26
Time: 4 pm
Location: Village of Providence
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Games, activities, and pictures with Santa (free with a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots).

5. Tinsel Trail Tree Lighting

Date: Friday, November 26
Time: 6 pm
Location: Big Spring Park
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Tinsel Trail officially “opens” for the season!

6. Skating in the Park

Location: Big Spring Park next to Huntsville Museum of Art
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Go ice skating right in Big Spring Park!

7. Galaxy of Lights Walking Nights

Closed Thanksgiving, final days November 25 – 28
Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden
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Explore the magnificent light displays and enjoy the Garden when it’s decked for the holiday season.

8. Holiday Market

Date: Saturday, November 27
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Location: Piper & Leaf Farm
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Live music, food trucks, gift wrapping, Farm tours, brew demos, and the ability to shop small and local for Small Business Saturday.

9. Music of the Spheres with Itamar Zorman

Date: Sunday, November 28
Time: 3 pm
Location: INTUITIVE® Planetarium
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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Twickenham Fest present “Music of the Spheres” with internationally recognized violinist Itamar Zorman, who will perform the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugene Ysaye, Philip Glass and Missy Mazzoli set to stunning visuals on the planetarium dome.

10. Menorah Lighting with Chabad of Huntsville

Date: Sunday, November 28
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Bridge Street
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Enjoy a grand Menorah lighting, hot latkes, street performers, kids crafts, and more!

For even more stuff to do, check out our Events Calendar!

Amy Jones

Amy Jones has been a marketing professional in Huntsville for 20 years, with experience in all aspects of marketing, pr, media relations, event management, digital content, and design. Amy is the proud and busy momma of two boys, who keep things loud and fun. For fun she skateboards, rides her scooter, and kayaks (though sadly not at the same time!).