It’s Thursday… Here are our picks for 5 Things to do This Weekend!
A Christmas Carol 25th Season presented by Fantasy Playhouse
@ Von Braun Center Playhouse, performances December 5-7 & 11-14
In this musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, you will travel with Scrooge as he visits his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. Tickets $14 – 20.
Fantasy Playhouse | Event Information
Kris Kringle’s Candlelight Christmas
@ Burritt on the Mountain, Friday & Saturday, 4:30 – 9 pm
Burritt is decking the halls, the walls and the stalls! The star-lit mountain will be mirrored by more than 600 candles, adding to the nostalgic feel of the holidays. Music will be heard throughout the mansion and the park; cider, cookies and tasty figgie pudding will keep us warm. Included in park admission.
Burritt on the Mountain | Event Information
The Nutcracker, A Yuletide Ballet presented by Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre
@ Lee High School Theatre, performances December 6 – 7
From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical holiday wonderland filled with adorable children, dancing dolls, marching toy soldiers, mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes, and the delicious Land of Sweets. Tickets are $10 – 16.
Alabama Youth Ballet | Event Information
Downtown Pop-up Art Show
@ Mason Building on Clinton Avenue, Saturday, 6 pm – 12 am
Pop Up Art Shows allow for a large amount of artists to showcase their work in a new location in the community, exposing their art to a new audience. We will be bringing the complete Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment experience to Downtown Huntsville for a night of art, music, and fun!
FREE 17th Annual Rocket City Tuba Christmas Concert
@ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sunday, 4 – 6 pm
This free event will get you in the holiday spirit with seasonal music performed by more than 40 tuba, sousaphone, baritone and euphonium players. The musicians will come from across North Alabama and beyond. This is a popular and much anticipated event and seating is limited!
FREE Huntsville Christmas Parade
@ Downtown Huntsville, 12 – 1 pm
The Von Braun Center and WRSA Lite 96.9 will present this year’s Huntsville Christmas parade. As always, there will be a special appearance by Santa Claus in the parade, so bring your family and friends to enjoy a wonderful start to the holiday season.
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