It’s Thursday… Here are our picks for 5 Things to do This Weekend!
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The Nutcracker 2013 presented by Huntsville Ballet
@ Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm, Sunday 1pm
This holiday classic has been a Huntsville tradition for over four decades. Don’t miss the magic this holiday season as Huntsville Ballet Company, accompanied by Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, brings this enchanting story to life. All children performing are registered students of The Huntsville Ballet School.
Huntsville Ballet Website | Facebook | Twitter | Event Information
Cosmic Carols and Cocoa
@ US Space and Rocket Center Saturn V Hall, Saturday 9am-1pm
Enjoy some holiday fun with the Space and Rocket Center this weekend! There will be live music, story time with Mrs. Claus, Elf the movie, hot cocoa and crafts for the kids! Free with museum admission or membership.
US Space and Rocket Center Website | Facebook | Twitter | Event Information
Spirit of Christmas Past Home Tour and FREE Luminaries
@ Twickenham Historic District, Saturday 5pm
The Twickenham Historic District will be aglow with luminaries, trees & front doors glistening with holiday decorations & carolers strolling along the way. Tour private residences, the Weeden House Museum and other historic buildings ornately decorated for the holidays. More information about the Spirit of Christmas Past Home Tour here.

FREE Madison’s Annual Christmas Parade- “O’ Christmas Tree”
@ Downtown Madison, Saturday 5:30pm
The Annual Madison Christmas Parade will begin at Hughes Road and Plaza Drive and will continue to downtown Madison. There will be an Awards Ceremony following the parade at the Roundhouse at Village Green and the Madison Rotary Club will at the Roundhouse serving Hot Chocolate and Cookies. Don’t forget your camera….Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Village Green following the parade! Read more about area Christmas parades.
Parade Map | Event Information

Santa Bar Crawl 2013
@ Downtown Huntsville- beginning at Below the Radar, Saturday 8pm
Starting at the first bar, the gathered Santa’s will drink plenty of eggnog and other festive libations before heading to the next bar where they will continue to spread holiday cheer and drunken good will. Santa’s should expect to move every hour, ending in a Midnight Santa Dance Party. Read more about the Santa Bar Crawl.
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