The We Are Huntsville Holiday Guide 2021 is sponsored by Burritt on the Mountain!
All the best holiday events in Huntsville, AL for the 2021 Christmas season!
ADULT HOLIDAY EVENTS
These Huntsville Holiday Events are geared for adults. Have fun!!
Miracle at MidCity
- Date and Time: Nov. 26 – Dec. 26
- Location: The Camp at MidCity
- Event Information
Come out for a holly jolly good time with your friends and family! We will have seasonal drinks and food! Wear your tacky holiday sweaters, Christmas pajamas, holiday costumes, and festive ware! We are ready to party and have a festive time! Reservations preferred for large parties of 6 or more
Holiday Magic Dinners

- Date and Time: Dec. 9 – 11, 5- 9 pm
- Location: Burritt on the Mountain
- Cost: $90
- Event Information
Holiday magic is one of Burritt’s most important and magical fundraisers! Guest enjoy a holiday dinner in the upscale atmosphere of the Burritt Mansion or the family style warmth of the cabins in the Historic Park. For questions and to make your reservations please call Stephanie Timberlake at 256-512-0141.
Yule Y’all: Christmas Market and Spirit Sampling
- Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 am – 7 pm
- Location: Lowe Mill
- Event Information
This outdoor market includes maker art, holiday creations, food, and music – all with a spirited chaser. Enjoy a luxurious winter stroll throughout the grounds and freshly decked halls. Samplings of local spirits will be available on-site while supplies last, and at 5 PM we light the fabled water tower to signify our bright and shiny stance for the season!
As always, all windows will be well dressed for the early gift getters out there so get your Christmas cheer on and join us for the day. Krampus awaits your visit!
Raven Knights: A Black Christmas
- Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 11, 8 pm
- Location: Dragon’s Forge at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainement
- Event Information
A frozen wasteland where a beast lurks in the wood, waiting for you. Come dance the night away with DJ Naught and DJ Ranken to goth, industrial, German underground music. 18+ attendance $5 cover at the door, holiday treats and drinks will be available
Santa Con
- Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 18, 5 pm
- Location: The Camp at MidCity
- Event Information
We want to see all of YOU in your BEST Santa costumes, sweaters, pajamas – you name it! Have you been naughty or nice this year? Come out for Santa Con and find out! We’re ready to party and bring in the holidays dressed like our favorite holly jolly top elf – SANTA CLAUSE! DJ Carl will be taking the stage at 7p m!
FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTS
These events are geared towards families, so bring the kiddos!
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
- Dates: Friday, Nov. 26
- Times: 4 – 6 pm
- Location: Village of Providence
- Cost: Free with a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots
The 11th annual tree lighting in the Village of Providence promises games, fun activities, and photos with Santa.
Menorah Lighting with Chabad of Huntsville
- Dates: Sunday, Nov. 28
- Times: 4:30 pm
- Location: Bridge Street
- Cost: Free
Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad of Huntsville at Bridge Street Town Centre, located at the south stage near Apple. Enjoy a grand Menorah lighting, hot latkes, street performers, kids crafts, and more!
Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Dates: Dec 4, 2 – 8 pm and Dec 5, 12 – 5 pm
- Location: Redstone Arsenal Activity Field
- Cost: Free
First-ever Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Redstone Arsenal. The German-inspired festivities will include Holiday Market Shopping•Selfies with Santa Claus•Home Depot Santa’s Workshop•Winter Craft Biergarten•Gluhwein•German Brats, potatoes, and pretzels•Sports Pavilion to show the SEC Championship Games and more.
Friday Flurries
- Dates: Friday, Dec. 3, 10, 17
- Times: 6 – 8 pm
- Location: Bridgestreet Town Center
- Cost: Free
There’s SNOW place like Bridge Street Town Centre, especially during the holidays! Join us at the north end fountains, near the Southern Living Store, for Friday Flurries to enjoy faux snow, a festive photo op and more!
Candlelight Christmas

- Date and Time: December 3 – 4 at 5:00 – 9 pm
- Location: Burritt on the Mountain
- Cost: Members $40 per carload (up to six people), General Public $50 per carload (up to six people)
- Event Information
Burritt comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas. Cabins are decorated with historic ambiance and the sounds of traditional music fill the air throughout the park. String cranberries and popcorn, make paper punch ornaments, create handmade cards and ice cookies to kickoff the holiday season. It is certainly an event for young and old to enjoy.
Kris Kringle is back! Visit Kris Kringle in Baron Bluff for a photo opportunity. Clicks Foto will be onsite to take pictures, but feel free to take your own with your phone. While waiting to see Kris Kringle children will have a chance to write a letter to Santa and hand deliver it.
We will have the music you love spread throughout the park. Activities for the kids and goodies for all will be spread throughout the site to ensure plenty of space for social distancing.
2021 Mix 96.6 Von Braun Center Christmas Parade
- Date and Time: Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 6 pm
- Location: Watch for the route announcement
- Cost: Free
- Event Information
It’s time for the 2021 Mix 96.9 VBC Huntsville Christmas Parade and we want to invite you to come out and enjoy over 50 beautifully decorated floats! The theme this year is Christmas Back in Action – your favorite Christmas movies!
City of Madison Christmas Parade
- Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 11, 5 pm
- Location: Historic Downtown Madison
- Cost: Free
- Event Information
The theme this year is “The Magic of Christmas”!
Nights of Santa
- Dates: December 13 – 23
- Location: EarlyWorks Children’s Museum
- Cost: Ticket event with timed entry
- Event Information
During Nights of Santa the jolly old elf himself will be on hand each night to listen to children as they share their wish lists. No visit to Santa would be complete without meeting his North Pole elves. Additional family-friendly activities adding to the whimsical fun include nightly snowfalls, making holiday crafts, holiday-themed experiments in the all-new Tinker Lab, mingling with costumed characters like the Grinch and Olaf, decorating a fresh-made gingerbread cookie, mailing your letters to Santa, and shopping in Santa’s gift shop.
A limited number of tickets for the 10 night event will be offered online and will adhere to EarlyWorks safety protocols. This will be a timed entry, limited capacity event to ensure the safety and comfort of all involved. Tickets will sell out fast.
Looking for even more Christmas fun? Visit our Huntsville Holiday Guide 2021!