5 Things to do This Weekend – December 24 – 26

By Amy Jones

A Merry Christmas to all, and to all a fun weekend!!

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL, December 24 – 26

1. Galaxy of Lights

Dates & Times

  • Friday, December 24 – 5:30 – 9pm
  • Saturday, Christmas Day – closed
  • Sunday, December 26 – 5:30 – 9pm

Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden
Event Information

A Huntsville Christmas tradition for over 25 years. Load up the car and don’t miss it! READ MORE

2. Rocket City Christmas Light Show

Dates & Times

  • Friday, December 24 – 5 – 9pm
  • Saturday, Christmas Day – 5 – 9pm
  • Sunday, December 26 – 5 – 9pm

Location: Toyota Field
Event Information

For the 2nd year now, hundreds of thousands of lights will be on display for all to enjoy at Toyota Field. Catch it before it’s gone. 

3. Skating in the Park

Dates & Times

  • Friday, December 24 – 11am – 5pm
  • Saturday, Christmas Day – 12 – 6pm
  • Sunday, December 26 – 12 – 8pm

Location: Huntsville Museum of Art at Big Spring Park
Event Information

Ice skating in Big Spring Park on Christmas day? What is more Huntsville than that! READ MORE

4. Tinsel Trail

Open all weekend!
Location: Big Spring Park
Event Information

Tinsel Trail is reliably open, and LIT UP, all weekend in Big Spring Park. It’s a great location to bring family or friends who are visiting Huntsville. READ MORE

5. Havoc Hockey Game

Dates: Sunday, December 26
Time: 5pm
Location: VBC Arena
Event Information

Not only is this a hockey game, but it includes the traditional Huntsville Weiner Dog races! Chaos on the ice? We’ll be there!

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

5 Things to do This Weekend – December 24 – 26

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!).