Reviewed by: Elizabeth Hobbs
10 exciting indoor activities to have fun + stay warm this winter
Reading time: 5 minutes
Just because the weather is dreary doesn’t mean your weekend has to be!
Whether you want to try a new hobby, flex your adventurous muscles or just take it easy—we’ve got you covered.
Check out this guide for indoor (and warm!) activities in the Huntsville area.
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Get your game on at Pints & Pixels
With over 40 vintage arcade + pinball machines, there’s no shortage of things to do at Pints & Pixels.
Grab a pint of craft beer, a glass of wine or a pop from their soda fountain and let your imagination run wild.
- Where: 2500 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
- When: Sunday-Thursday, 12-9PM; Friday-Saturday, 12PM-12AM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Embrace your inner artist at The Vessel
Pottery is one of the most relaxing creative outlets available here in Huntsville, and The Vessel offers throwing opportunities for all experience levels.
Make your new favorite mug or try your hand at vase-shaping for a fun and warm experience.
- Where: Stovehouse | 3414 Governors Dr. SW Ste 440 Huntsville, AL 35805
- When: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-8PM; Sunday, 12-6PM
- Price: one-time classes start at $65 | courses start at $270 | memberships start at $175/month
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Catch a show at the Von Braun Center
From comedy shows to broadway musicals, there’s always something new and exciting coming to the Von Braun Center.
Here’s a list of some upcoming events visiting the VBC:
- 1/17-1/18: Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets In Concert
- 1/24: Cowboy Bebop Live
- 1/25: Black Jacket Symphony: The Beatles’ “Abbey Road”
- 2/2: Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
- 2/4-2/9: Broadway Theatre League Presents “Six”
The VBC is constantly announcing new attractions, so make sure to follow them on social media to stay updated.
Enter your relaxation era at Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Ease your tension with Hand and Stone’s wide variety of services.
- Where: 935 Bob Wallace Avenue SW, Huntsville AL, 35801; 8334A Hwy 72 W, Madison AL 35758
- Huntsville hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-9PM; Sunday, 10AM-7PM
- Madison hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-9PM; Sunday, 9AM-8PM
- Price: $79.99+
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Cheer on the Huntsville Havoc at Propst Arena
Hockey may be a cold sport, but the atmosphere in Propst Arena is on fire!
Sports and non-sports fans alike can enjoy a riveting match from the Huntsville Havoc.
- Where: 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Tickets: $10+
Test your survival skills at Huntsville Escape Rooms
Escape rooms are one of the most underrated group activities out there.
It’s a great (and fun!) way to discover how other people problem-solve and act under stressful conditions.
- Where: 604 Madison St SE Suite C, Huntsville, AL 35801
- When: Tuesday-Thursday, 1:30-8:15PM; Friday, 1:30PM-11:15PM; Saturday, 11:30AM-11:30PM; Sunday, 1:30-7:30PM
- Price: $26+
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Discover a favorite local artist at Lowe Mill
Lowe Mill has been the unofficial hotspot of Huntsville’s art scene since its conception as a mixed-use space.
Creatives and local businesses open their studios to the public throughout the week, providing inspiration and a creative hub for locals.
- Where: 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- When: Wednesday-Saturday, 11AM-7PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Get your interplanetary fix at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Planetarium
Ever wanted to explore the universe without leaving Huntsville? Well, now you can.
The Space & Rocket Center’s Planetarium shows films on a rolling basis, with the current selection being documentaries about space.
- Where: 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Tickets: $12+
- Website
Find treasures at Unclaimed Baggage
For an entirely unique shopping experience, head over to Scottsboro’s Unclaimed Baggage.
The store is entirely composed of items which have been left in unclaimed luggage, sent to the store by airports all across the US. Make sure to plan an afternoon for this one – you never know what you might find!
- Where: 509 W Willow St, Scottsboro, AL 35768
- When: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-8PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Practice your swing at Topgolf
Topgolf is equipped with heaters, so you’ll be warm as you tee off.
Topgolf is fun in a group or even solo.
With its similarity to bowling, it’s easy to pick up and fun for the whole family.
- Where: 6100 Top Golf Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
- When: Sunday-Thursday, 9AM-12AM; Friday-Saturday, 9AM-1AM
- Price: Vary by day and time
- Website | Facebook
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