5 Things to do This Weekend – November 24 – 26

By Katelyn Henderson

 

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL – November 17 – 19

1. Trash Pandas Christmas Light Show

Date: November 17 – New Years Eve
Location: Toyota Field
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The Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Trash Pandas Foundation are ringing in the Christmas Spirit in the Rocket City! Nearly One Million lights will be on display for all to enjoy during the third annual Rocket City Christmas Light Show beginning Friday, November 17th and runs through New Year’s Eve. The Winter Wonderland inside Toyota Field is open on select dates beginning Friday, November 17th through Christmas Eve.

2. BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo

Date: November 18 – 19
Location: Von Braun Center
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Join thousands of fellow LEGO® fans at the Von Braun Center for the ultimate LEGO® Fan experience and celebrate the endless possibilities of LEGO® bricks during the BrickUniverse 2023 Inspire Tour. Guests will meet Professional Artists from around the country, explore incredible LEGO® exhibits and creations, build their own LEGO® masterpiece, browse the Brick Market and discover hard to find LEGO sets, minifigures and so much more!

3. Galaxy of Lights – Walking Nights

Date: November 17 – 26
(multiple dates throughout Nov. & Dec.)
Location: Huntsville Botanical Gardens
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Galaxy of Lights is a regional holiday tradition that takes place every November and December at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. For over 25 years, we have welcomed guests from near and far to explore the magnificent lights and enjoy the Garden when it’s decked for the holiday season.

4. Light Up! Holiday Kick-Off

Date: Friday, November 17
Time: 4:30p – 7:00pm
Location: Bridge Street Town Center
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LIGHT UP IS BACK! Join us as we light up Bridge Street at our annual kick-off of the holiday season, Lights Up! Lights Up will feature live music by Big Daddy Kingfish and local choir groups, giveaways, holiday characters and more. Santa will join us at the end of the ceremony to light up our 45-foot Christmas tree for the very first time this year and launch our holiday light show, that will continue on Friday and Saturday evenings leading up to Christmas.

5. Jordan Gillis Live

Date: Saturday, November 18
Time: 6:00p – 9:00p
Location: Stovehouse
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This is a FREE SHOW, & all ages are welcome! Gillis is known for his rare combination of soulful singing and virtuosic lead guitar. He hails from Turners Station, a small historic black community in Baltimore, Maryland.

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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!