Tinsel Trail highlights exciting list of weekend events

After stuffing your belly on Thanksgiving, you may want to get out of the house and get into something fun this weekend in the Rocket City. Well, you’re in luck, because we have some pretty cool stuff to do over the next few days.

Live music

Lamont Landers/Billy Allen + The Pollies @ The Princess Theatre

• What: Both of these Alabama-based artists have emerged as world-class musicians and have grown in popularity exponentially nationwide in 2025.
• When: Friday, 7PM
• Cost: $45
• Details

Seminole Strut Album Release Party @ Stovehouse

• What: Local artists Seminole Strut is celebrating their new album Delta Glossy with a full-on release party!
• When: Friday, 7PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

Coyote + The Jitts @ Shag’s

• What: Take in some local live music with Coyote + The Jitts, with guests The Reverent and Crawling Through the Flames.
• When: Saturday, 9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Otis Walker Band Christmas Show @ The Camp

• What: Kick off the Christmas season with Otis Walker! This will be a fun show with fabulous music, food and drink specials and good vibes.
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Sports

Huntsville Havoc @ Propst Arena

• What: The Huntsville Havoc’s 2025-26 season is well underway, and they host a home game against Quad City this Friday.
• When: Friday; 7PM
• Cost: $15+
• Details

Iron Bowl All Day Tailgate @ Field Day

• What: Head down to Huntsville’s ultimate spot for fun, food and sports! Field Day hosts a fantastic tailgating party with Alabama and Auburn-themed drinks, giveaways and more!
• When: Saturday, 11AM-11PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

UAH Women’s Basketball vs. Johnson @ SportsMED Arena

• What: Cheer on the Chargers as the women’s basketball team hosts Johnson at the newly named SportsMED Arena at Spragins Hall.
• When: Saturday, 2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Shows, expos + parties

Star of Bethlehem @ the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

• What: Explore science, religion and celestial phenomena in this seasonal series on the INTUITIVE Planetarium’s 67-foot dome screen.
• When: Friday, 7PM
• Cost: General Public: $19 | Children: $14 | Museum Members: $12
• Details

The Trial of the Rook @ Shenanigans Comedy Theatre

• What: Check out this Christmas-themed play/musical at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre! There are three showings, so don’t miss it!
• When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 2:30PM, 7:30PM
• Cost: $15
• Details

Tinsel Trail Lighting Ceremony @ Big Spring Park

• What: One of the best holiday attractions here in the Rocket City is the Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park. Head downtown for the lighting ceremony this Friday!
• When: Friday, 6PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Music Bingo @ Yellowhammer Brewing

• What: Want to play a little bingo with a musical twist? head to Yellowhammer this Saturday night!
• When: Saturday, 9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Open to Suggestions @ Fantasy Playhouse

• What: Don’t miss this interactive, family friendly, improv comedy show! The show uses audience suggestions to inspire hilarious scenes that the actors come up with on the spot.
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: Kids, $10; Adults, $15
• Details

Markets

Shop Small Saturday @ University Pickers

• What: See some of your favorite local vendors! You’ll get a chance to meet the faces behind the creativity, see what they’ve been making and maybe even discover your next favorite piece.
• When: Saturday, 9AM-7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

The Providence Market @ Village of Providence

• What: Check out local produce, arts and crafts, trinkets and more at the Village of Providence. Plus, stick around for a visit from Santa and the tree-lighting ceremony!
• When: Saturday, 9AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Small Business Saturday @ Lowe Mill

• What: Head over to Lowe Mill A&E for a celebration of small businesses, artists and makers!
• When: Saturday, 11AM-7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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