This year, resist the urge to hibernate with our guide to 11 things to do in Huntsville this winter!

1. Grandma Moses @ Huntsville Museum of Art

The museum has organized a one-gallery exhibition of approximately 30 original paintings by one of the most popular artists in the U.S. during the 1940s  and 1950s, Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses. {Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (American, 1860–1961): Logging. 1957. Oil on pressed wood. 16″ x 24″ (40.6 x 61 cm). Copyright © 1957 (renewed 1985) Grandma Moses Properties Co., New York.}

Cost: Included in Huntsville Museum of Art admission
Dates: Ends 3/1
Huntsville Museum of Art | More Information

 2.  101 Inventions That Changed The World @ US Space and Rocket Center

101 Inventions That Changed The World explores not only the inventions themselves, but also suggests the reasoning behind their development and their subsequent effect on humankind.

Cost: Included in US Space and Rocket Center admission
Dates: Ends 3/15
US Space and Rocket Center | More Information

 

3. Twosday {Demo + Tasting}

Humphrey’s Bar & Grill and Homegrown Huntsville are hosting Twosday {Demo + Tasting}, a cooking demonstration and food tasting series highlighting different cooking techniques, cocktail pairings and plenty of food to taste.  

Cost: $30 per person and limited for each series
Dates: First Tuesday of every month- January 6, February 3, March 3
Homegrown Huntsville | More Information

4. Huntsville Havoc’s “Melissa George Night”

Bring baby items and donations for Huntsville Hospital’s Neonatal ICU in exchange for giveaways. After the game, Havoc players will auction off special Melissa George Night jerseys with proceeds benefiting the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation.

Cost: $13-$18 per person
Date: January 10th
Huntsville Hospital Foundation | More Information

 

5. Learning Expo

Featuring a full day of speakers and entertainment, Learning Expo 2015 will highlight Independent Schools, Magnet Programs, Homeschooling Resources, and Education-Related Businesses and give parents an opportunity to find all the information they need in one place in one day!

Cost: FREE
Date: January 31st
Rocket City Mom | More Information

 

6. The Dog Ball

Dine, drink and donate for the dogs. The night starts with Yappy Hour and a chance to meet and mingle with the VIDs.  Enjoy the dogs walking the runway after dinner.

Cost: $75 per person
Date: February 6th
Greater Huntsville Humane Society Dog Ball | More Information

 

7. Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Free Family Concert

The HSO free family concert is a wonderful way to introduce young people to the instruments and music of a symphony…and it’s completely FREE, thanks to sponsorship from Damson Automotive Group and the Painted Violin Society!

Cost: FREE
Date: February 7th
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | More Information

 

8. Art Exchange

This one-of-a-kind party will give local art enthusiasts the chance to shop – and buy from – the collections of some of Huntsville’s most well-known art lovers.

Cost: $50-100 per person
Dates: February 7th
The Arts Council | More Information

9. Mardi Gras Huntsville- The Grande Parade

Parades! Costumes! Floats! Masks! Jazz! These are just a few of the reasons why celebrating Mardi Gras is so fun! Kick off Mardi Gras Huntsville with a parade through downtown.

Cost: FREE
Date: February 14th
Mardi Gras Huntsville  | More information

10. Peter and the Starcatcher presented by Broadway Theatre League

How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up?  This epic origin story of popular culture’s most enduring and beloved character proves that your imagination is the most captivating place in the world.

Cost: $17-69 per person
Dates: March 6-8th
Broadway Theatre League | More information

11. LIT- Light + Innovation + Technology

For one night only, digital art projections, colorful light and environmental design will transform all four sides of the Downtown Square into a living work of art.

Cost: FREE
Dates: March 7th
The Arts Council & Downtown Huntsville | More information

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