Christmas Circus + more cool stuff to do this weekend in the Rocket City

Welcome to the first weekend of December! That’s right, we only have a few weeks left in 2025, and we have plenty of cool stuff happening in and around the Rocket City this weekend! Of course, there’s plenty of stuff to do that’s holiday related, but you’ll find much more than that over the next few days.

Live music

Taylor Grace @ Stovehouse

• What: Local artist Taylor Grace is back at Stovehouse for a free Friday show!
• When: Friday, 6-9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Covered in Christmas @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Covered in Christmas features local musicians putting a funky and alternative twist on your favorite holiday tunes. 
• When: Saturday, 12-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Wild Life in the Working Class @ Shag’s

• What: The premier 80s tribute band is playing a show Saturday night. So get your Max Headroom vibes going and head down to Shag’s!
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Holiday events

Galaxy of Lights @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

• What: One of Huntsville’s most popular holiday traditions is back! Whether you stroll beneath twinkling arches, drive through beloved scenes re-imagined with fresh wonder or share the magic with your furry best friend, every visit is a chance to make the season brighter.
• When: Now-December 31, 5-9PM
• Cost: $13+
• Details

Skating in the Park @ Big Spring Park

• What: This is one of our favorite holiday traditions, as an ice skating rink is set up at Big Spring Park in front of the Huntsville Museum of Art throughout December, and check out the Tinsel Trail while you’re at the park!
• When: Now-January 4, 4-10PM
• Cost: $5+
• Details

Christmas Circus @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Journey to the North Pole, a high-energy holiday spectacular that blends circus artistry, dazzling LED and fire performances, breathtaking aerial acts and whimsical characters all the way from the North Pole!
• When: Friday, 5-8PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Mrs. Claus Snow Stroll @ Gas Light Alley in Stovehouse

• What: Gaslight Alley transforms into a winter wonderland as snow machines create flurries that fill the alleyway. Shop, hang out, grab a bite and enjoy the he holiday atmosphere!
• When: Friday-Saturday, 5:30-8:30PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Candlelight Christmas @ Burritt on the Mountain

• What: Children will delight in a visit with Kris Kringle, while traditional holiday music fills the air throughout the grounds, adding to the festive spirit. 
• When: Friday + Saturday, 5-9PM
• Cost: $55 per carload
• Details

Shows + parties

Mark Twain Tonight @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas portrays Mark Twain in this legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s unique humor and wit.
• When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 1PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

FPTCA Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ @ VBC Playhouse

• What: Take a trip in time through the past, presents, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, the haunting Christmas Spirits and all the whimsical characters of London!
• When: Friday, 7PM; Saturday, 1PM, 6PM, Sunday, 1PM, 6PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

‘Wicked: For Good’ FREE Screening @ Cineplanet 15

• What: On Sunday, you can head to Cineplanet 15 for a special (and FREE!) opportunity to see the new movie, courtesy of our friends at Xfinity!
• When: Sunday, 1PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Sip & Stroll Holly Jingle + Mingle @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Browse handmade arts and goods for the perfect one-of-a-kind gift, savor seasonal bites from local food trucks and sip on festive bar specialties while your favorite holiday music fills the air.
• When: Sunday, 11AM-3PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Markets

NEACA Craft Show @ VBC South Hall

• What: Make plans to visit the VBC South Hall to delight in creatively, handcrafted items locally made within 150 miles of Huntsville. 
• When: Friday, 9AM-6PM; Saturday, 9AM-6PM; Sunday 12-5PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Rocket City’s Holly Jolly Market @ University Pickers

• What: This festive holiday market is the perfect place to shop unique Christmas gifts, sparkling holiday décor, and one-of-a-kind treasures from local vendors inside and out!
• When: Saturday, 9AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Yule Y’all Christmas Market @ Lowe Mill

• What: The annual Yule Y’all Christmas Market and Spirit Sampling is a festive celebration featuring over 100 vendors alongside their 153 working studios, holiday creations, delicious food and live music.
• When: Saturday, December 6, 11AM-7PM
• Cost: Parking, $10
• Details

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