5 exciting ways to celebrate winter graduation in Huntsville

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For college students in Huntsville finishing their degrees in the next few weeks, here are some ways you can celebrate your graduation this winter! (Hville Blast)

If you’re a college student graduating this December like me, you may be wondering how to celebrate your accomplishments. Thankfully, Huntsville has plenty of fun and exciting events and hangout spots to make the most of this special time in your life.

Here are five options to consider as you plan your graduation festivities:

Holiday events

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Spending an evening at Skating in the Park is sure to inject some holiday spirit into finals week and beyond. (Audrey Johnson / Hville Blast)

If you’re like me, then the end of finals week means that you can completely enjoy holiday festivities around Huntsville.

As per usual, Huntsville has no shortage of entertaining holiday events lined up this year that can add some cheer to your graduation.

As a soon-to-be graduate myself, I know I’ll be powering through finals with events such as the Orion’s Christkindlmarket and the Tinsel Trail in downtown serving as motivation.

Live music

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If you enjoy live music, then I highly recommend seeing Ben Folds in concert. I went to his last show at the Mars Music Hall and it was an absolute treat. (“Ben Folds @ The Wiltern 08 16 2023 (53407634095)” by Justin Higuchi is licensed under CC BY 2.0)

If you’re like me and enjoy going to concerts to celebrate major life events, then there are several shows you may want to check out this December.

Here are a few shows to keep on your radar if you’re craving live music:

  • Avatar the Last Airbender in Concert at the VBC’s Mark C. Smith Concert Hall: December 7th
  • Ben Folds at the Mars Music Hall: December 19th
  • Dawes at the VBC: December 6th
  • Joe Canada at The Camp: December 7th
  • Microwave Dave at The Nook: December 5th, 12th and 19th

MidCity and other Huntsville highlights

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MidCity is one of many iconic locations in huntsville that always has something exciting in store for visitors. (Hville Blast)

If you’re low on ideas for where to celebrate your graduation, then you can’t go wrong with some of Huntsville’s cornerstones for entertainment, including the following:

  • Lowe Mill
  • MidCity
  • Stovehouse

Each of these locations not only has more holiday events to check out, but they are excellent places to explore and appreciate Huntsville’s vibrant culture with friends or family.

Restaurants and other tasty treats

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Getting hibachi at Sakura in Madison is a fun and tasty way to celebrate your graduation with a large group. (Cooper Smitherman / Hville Blast)

If you’ve been following Hville Blast for awhile now, then we have suggestions galore for new restaurants to try in and around Huntsville.

If you’re looking for a more celebratory atmosphere to fit the occasion, however, I highly recommend the following options for your graduation meal:

Stars and Strikes and other activities

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Bowling at Stars and Strikes can help get your graduation celebration off the ground. (Cooper Smitherman / Hville Blast)

Finally, anyone interested in an activity-based celebration would be amiss if they didn’t consider the following options:

  • Altitude Trampoline Park
  • Civil Axe Throwing
  • Dave & Buster’s
  • Huntsville Escape Rooms
  • Rage Room
  • Stars and Strikes
  • Topgolf

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