Holiday Magic Pass 2025
Expiration: Jan 4th 2026
‘Tis the season! Use your Huntsville Holiday Magic Pass to earn chances to win prizes throughout the season. The Holiday Magic Pass is your one-stop access to all of the markets, events, and holiday-themed activities happening in Madison County. Unlock savings to many events and attractions throughout the season.
BONUS! Use this pass to check in at holiday events, markets, and activities to earn chances to win our Grand Prize—a New Year, New You Health & Wellness Package to start 2026 feeling refreshed and energized. The drawing will be held in January.
Included Venues
See locations on an interactive map.
What's Included
- 30% Off 30% Off One Regular Priced Item Of $10 Or More At Josie’s Gift Shop
What's Included
- 20% Off Admission
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- 10% Off Huntsville Havoc Offer: Save 10% On Merchandise
What's Included
- 20% Off Save 20% On Classical Concert Tickets
Presented by the Rocket City Trash Pandas in partnership with Town Madison, the Madison Chamber of Commerce's Shop Local With Sprocket campaign celebrates the local businesses that make our community shine!
From November 1, 2025 - January 5, 2026 visit participating retailers, spend $25 or more and enter for your chance to win exciting prizes — including a $500 Breeze Airways voucher!
Each participating store has a Shop Local With Sprocket Box where you can drop your entry card.
Explore the list below to plan your shopping adventure, win BIG and support local this holiday season!
How It Works:
Visit a participating retailer (see list at https://www.madisonalchamber.com/shop-local-with-sprocket/)
Spend $25+ between November 1 - January 5
Fill out your Shop Local With Sprocket card
Drop it in the in-store box
Tune in January 15 at 2 PM on our Instagram Live to see if you've won!
November 7-8, Times vary; see website for details.
JOIN US on November 7th and 8th for our annual Christmas Open House!!! We’ll have meet & greets with local authors and artists, hot mulled cider, an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt, and more! PLUS, SANTA will be joining us on Saturday, November 8, at 10 AM, as we start up the holiday train! Come celebrate the holidays with Harrison Brothers!! Free Event.
See below for our weekend schedule:
Friday, November 7th:
Mulling Apple Cider
Harrison Brothers jam sampling
Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
L&J Sonder Jewelry Talk 1 PM-3 PM
Capsco Tasting 1 PM-3 PM
Seriously Simple Soap 3 PM-5 PM
Saturday, November 8th:
Mulling Apple Cider
Harrison Brothers jam sampling
Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
Mascot Visit from HCFC
Holiday Train Start up 10 AM
Visit with Santa 10 AM-12 PM
Linda Hickam Book Signing 10 AM-12 PM
Craig Paulus Book Signing 10 AM-12 PM
Wafel-Bitte Tasting 10:30 AM-12 PM
Piper and Leaf Tasting 11 AM-3 PM
Bama Brittle Tasting 12 PM-2 PM
Pizzelle's Tasting 1 PM-3 PM
Payge Semmes Painting Live 3 PM-5 PM
Organized by Huntsville India Association
Fun, Food, and Cultural Performances With Family and Friends! Visit the website for more information.
November 8, 2025, at 4 PM
For HIA Members
Early Bird Registration
Ends November 3, 2025
Ages 10 and Up: $15
Ages 4-9 $10
Ages 3 and Below: Free
$20 at the Gate
For Non-Members
Early Bird Registration
Ends November 3, 2025
Ages 10 and Up: $20
Ages 4-9 $10
Ages 3 and Below: Free
$25 at the Gate
The Camp at MidCity District
Sunday, November 9, 11 AM-4 PM
Over 150 local vendors, Live music, Santa, and several special characters will be visiting with shoppers. TONS of food options all throughout MidCity, free to enter, no outside food and drink allowed. Adult beverages will be available all afternoon, and Tasty hot drinks will be available all day long. Come with your pocketbooks and be ready to #supportlocal. The goal is for the local bakers, makers, and farmers to #FEELTHELOVE. Make sure to bring some cash for vendors who are cash-only. Parking is throughout the MidCity District; please be mindful of the various types of parking. Some parking is angled-reverse parking. Not all parking will be within one block of the Market. (Perk of wearing walking shoes!)
NOVEMBER 14, 2025
FROM 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
Location: Near Cinemark Theater
Join us as we light up Bridge Street at Lights Up!, our annual kick-off of the holiday season, presented by the University of North Alabama Foundation.
Lights Up features live performances from Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre, a Local choir group, giveaways, a holiday character, and more!
Santa will join at the end of the Ceremony to light our 45-foot Christmas tree for the first time this year and launch our light show on Friday and Saturday evenings.
November 14-23, 2025
Von Braun Center Playhouse
About the Show
Upstairs, it’s tradition. Downstairs, it’s rebellion.
Step back into the world of Jane Austen this holiday season! Join us for the 2nd play in the Christmas at Pemberley trilogy and the sequel to our 2024 production, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.
While the Darcys host a grand Christmas gathering upstairs, a scandal brews downstairs when the notorious Mr. Wickham arrives uninvited. Secrets, surprises, and a touch of romance unfold in this heartwarming and witty sequel to Pride and Prejudice.
From the brilliant minds of Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, this charming holiday play is filled with laughter, love, and holiday spirit.
Whether you're an Austen aficionado or just love a good Christmas play, this show will leave you glowing.
Don't miss this delightful winter escape—secure your tickets today!
Huntsville Botanical Garden
November 15 - December 31
Walking Nights: Pre-purchase your timed ticket (5:15–8:30 pm) to guarantee admission.
November 15–Dec 1 (Closed Nov 17 and Thanksgiving Day)
December 4–8, 18 – 26 (Closed Christmas Day)
Driving Nights: December 9–17 & 27–31 | 5:30–9:00 pm
Join the tradition of this winter light extravaganza with thousands of twinkling lights and animated displays. Enjoy the lights in various ways, including Walking Nights, Dog Nights, and a 3K and 5K race. Tickets for Walking Nights and Driving Nights are available to pre-purchase online or at the Garden’s front desk during regular business hours.
Dog Walking Nights: Every Monday and Tuesday during Walking Nights (November 18 & 19, November 25 & 26, and December 23 & 24). Admission: $5 per dog.
5k Race: Monday, December 2 | 6:00 pm
3k Fun Run: Tuesday, December 3 | 6:30 pm
Constitution Hall Park
Saturday, November 15; 2PM-8PM
Stroll through beautifully decorated stalls showcasing handcrafted gifts, unique artwork, cozy winter goods, and delicious treats—all created by talented artists from our community!
5th Annual Holiday Market to celebrate the season with good tea and handmade goods from local makers, bakers, and farmers!
November 15, 2025
Location: 997 HWY 231, Lacey's Spring , AL
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Toyota Field
November 21 - December 28
The BRAND NEW Trash Pandas Christmas Light Show is bigger and fresher than ever! This year, the lights come INSIDE the ballpark, decorating every part of the concourse and field with a one-of-a-kind walkthrough Christmas experience.
Huntsville Museum of Art
November 21 - January 4
Grab your friends, family, and skates, then head downtown to enjoy outdoor ice skating behind the Huntsville Museum of Art in Downtown Huntsville. Admission charged. Rental skates are available.
What's Included
- $2 Off Skating In The Park Admission
Von Braun Center Propst Arena
November 26, 7 pm
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will be dazzling audiences in Huntsville during its 6-week, 60-city U.S. tour this holiday season. Audiences from coast to coast will be captivated by this brilliant and whimsical holiday spectacular. As the nation’s premier family holiday tradition, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will convey the season's magic with a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts.
Big Spring International Park
November 28 - December 31
Stroll through a festive forest of live Christmas trees in downtown Huntsville decorated by individuals, non-profits, and corporations.
Black Friday Market & Tree Lighting Ceremony | November 28, 2PM-9PM
Kick off the holiday season with the Tinsel Trail and this downtown market, where you can shop local vendors throughout the park and grab festive bites from your favorite food trucks. Starting at 3:00 PM, enjoy live performances from the Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre and other incredible local talent as the park comes alive with the sights and sounds of the season. At 6:00 PM, experience the official lighting of Downtown Huntsville's Rocket City Tree, a can't-miss moment of cheer, lights, and community spirit!
Bridge Street Holiday Themed Light Show – November 28th-December 20th
We will be spreading the cheer this holiday season, with a holiday-themed light show! Near Cinemark Showtimes are listed below will be the start time for the 10-minute holiday light show
Showtimes: 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm
Downtown Huntsville Christmas Parade
Tuesday, December 2 | 6:00 pm
Mix 96.9 (WRSA-FM) and the Von Braun Center are excited to host the Huntsville Christmas Parade for the eleventh year on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The parade is proudly presented by Food City. The highly anticipated 11th Annual Mix 96.9 Von Braun Center Downtown Huntsville Christmas Parade, presented by Food City, will feature over 80 quality floats, animals, and marching bands. This event is a Huntsville holiday tradition and would not be possible without the generous support of local organizations.
Parade Route: The Mix 96.9 Von Braun Center Downtown Huntsville Christmas Parade will begin on Clinton Avenue near the U.S. Post Office at 6:00 p.m., progressing east on Clinton through downtown Huntsville, ending near AM Booth’s Lumberyard.
Shuttles will be available
4:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. on the weekends of:
Dec 5-6
Dec 12-13
Dec 19-20
Join us again for Christmas Card Lane along the Tennessee River Greenway. Festive 4'x8' Christmas Cards designed by Huntsville's most creative companies, non-profits, families, and artists will line the mile-long Tennessee River Greenway.
Christmas Card Lane will be open at sunrise and stay open to visitors until 10pm every night until December 31. Driving times are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Walking times are Friday thru Tuesday.
Stay updated by following South Huntsville's Christmas on the River at Ditto Landing Facebook page and the Ditto Landing website www.dittolanding.org
Von Braun Center South Hall
December 5-7
It's the perfect place to find unique holiday gifts! Crafters will have a wide variety of items, including jewelry, pottery, home decor, outdoor decor, dolls, clothing, kitchen accessories, children’s items, food, and much more. Get into the holiday spirit with this festive shopping experience!
Burritt on the Mountain
December 5 - 21
The star-lit mountain will be mirrored by more than 600 flickering candles, adding to the dreamy, nostalgic feel of Candlelight Christmas. You'll find music everywhere on the Mountain. Cider, cookies, and tasty figgy pudding will warm you up. For another year, we will have performances of the Sanders Family Christmas play. Be sure to purchase tickets early; they're sure to sell out!
Candlelight Christmas: December 5-6, 5 PM-9 PM
Holiday Magic Dinners: December 9-14; Call 256-512-0141 to make reservations.
Luncheon: December 9th at 11:30 am
Dinners: December 10-14; $150 per person; dinner service begins at 6 pm
VBC Playhouse
December 5-7, 11-14
With more theater magic than ever before, this Charles Dickens classic will delight all ages as an inspiration to keep Christmas in our hearts all year long.
What's Included
- $5 Off Save $5 On "A Christmas Carol" ONLINE Ticket Order
December 6 and 13, 2025
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It’s an annual Huntsville Tradition! Riding the rails with Santa Claus at the North Alabama Railroad Museum! Santa will be on the loading platform so children can visit with him and give him their wish list.
About 30 minutes in length. All coaches are enclosed and heated/cooled.
Coach 6082 & 6090 – Regular Class – $20 per person – children receive a small present as they disembark
Coach 4679 – First Class – $30 per person – passengers receive a treat at their seats; children receive a larger present
Coach 2006 – VIP Suites—$225 per suite. Passengers receive a treat at their seats; children receive a larger present. There is a limit of 6 people, a max of 4 adults, and no exceptions. Santa visits the suites during the excursion.
Coach 2006 – VIP Roomettes – $75 per pair – passengers receive a treat at their seats; limit of 2 people (2 adults OR 1 child & 1 adult). All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) in the roomette.
Add a Romance Package to your roomette! Celebrate a special occasion or just because! $50 includes roses, chocolate-covered strawberries, sparkling juice, and glasses to toast! This option is available during checkout.
Children UNDER 12 MONTHS - lap infant with no seat - $10 per infant; select and add adult and child tickets to your order - click CONTINUE - then attach an infant ticket to an adult ticket from your cart
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Saturday, December 6, 11 AM-7 PM
Show your spirit early this year at ‘Yule Y’all,’ our Christmas Market with a southern twist and twinkle. Discover the work of hand-picked makers from across the South who will peddle their unique crafts and wares. Inside, keep your eyes peeled for unique seasonal artwork from participating Lowe Mill A&E studios. You’ll find that one-of-a-kind gift or stocking stuffer during our only holiday shopping day. Parking is $10 per vehicle.
Water Tower Lighting: 5 PM
Krampus Run 5K - Saturday, December 6th 11:30-1:30PM
Krampus is returning to South Huntsville! Join us Saturday, December 6, for his 5th annual 5K fun run! If you have no idea who or what Krampus is, check out our article here: ShopDSB.com/Krampus.
We are mixing things up this year and moving the race to Ditto Landing! Keep your eye out while you run, as Krampus will be on the prowl! Registration includes an after-race snack and a souvenir from Krampus to hang on your Christmas tree!
Registration is $30 until the day of the race, when it's $35. You'd better watch out—Krampus is coming to town!
December 7, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Mars Music Hall
SHOWTIME: Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
TICKETS: Available at the VBC Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com
ABOUT
In the early years of his young adult life C S Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J.R.R. Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis’s journey from Atheism to Christianity. From that point on, Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning.
Here, we find him at his home near Oxford on Christmas Eve, hosting a group of Americans who are Christmassing in England. They are about to experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections that stimulate a whole range of emotions—curiosity, laughter, gladness, and even some tears. Above all, they will discover how that encounter with Tolkien forever changed his Christmas celebrations.
Santa will be at "Christmas on the River" at Ditto Landing
Friday, December 19, 2025 5-8 PM
Saturday, December 20, 4-7 PM
Don't miss #DeckTheDocks #DownAtDitto!
This event is ONE weekend only:
December 12-14
Sign up to show off your boat here:
Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
December 12-14, times vary.
December heralds Huntsville Ballet’s 56th production of The Nutcracker, performed with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. This time-honored event has become an enduring part of the holiday season. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score comes to life with Clara and her prince, the magical growing Christmas tree, a blizzard of white snowflakes, dancing flowers, and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
12 Nights of Santa has everything imaginable: you can write a letter to The Big Guy, decorate a gingerbread cookie, visit with Santa, play in the snow, make an ornament, and more!
WHEN: December 12th – 23rd beginning at 5pm
Hosted at EarlyWorks Museum, 12 Nights of Santa is a magical holiday experience for the entire family to enjoy!
The Orion Amphitheater
December 12 - 14
Arts Huntsville presents Christkindlmarket, a free Bavarian-style holiday art market. Combining German and European tradition with local flair, the new Christkindlmarket Huntsville will feature a unique shopping experience with over 60 juried artists and a blend of holiday food, drink, and music.
Holiday Market at Christmas on the River presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union
Saturday, December 13: 10a-4p
Ditto Landing Dry Storage
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Enter the Main Entrance of Ditto Landing
Go straight to the stop sign and take a right
Park in the lot on your left. The market is in a large tan warehouse.
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Want to be a vendor?
REGISTER HERE:
Check the website for the latest information, as planning for 2025 is still underway.
(Rain Date, Friday, December 12th, 2025)
December 13, 2025
Location: Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville, AL
Phone: (256) 536-7718
Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Price: Admission charged. Check website for details.
DECEMBER 14, 2025 - 6:30 PM
Mars Music Hall
SHOWTIME: Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
TICKETS: Available at the VBC Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com on Friday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m.
ABOUT
Celebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the beloved classic "A Christmas Story" followed by a moderated interview and audience Q&A from its iconic star, Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie!
Relive the Christmas classic on the big screen through all the hilarious mishaps and heartwarming moments. Following the film, Peter Billingsley - the actor who immortalized Ralphie - takes center stage for an intimate and nostalgic conversation about his experiences making this holiday classic, his unique behind-the-scenes stories, memorable moments, and how the movie has remained a cultural phenomenon for decades. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions during this rare appearance, making it a truly interactive celebration for fans of all ages and generations.
Limited VIP packages include a pre-show meet-and-greet photo opportunity with Peter himself.
Don't miss this chance to celebrate "A Christmas Story" with the star who brought the magic to life!
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
December 20, 11 AM - 4 PM
The Winter Solstice Market is the perfect place to find last-minute gifts as we prepare to celebrate the holidays and the end of the year.
The Royal at Stovehouse
December 21, 2025. 6:45 pm and 8:45 pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Huntsville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at The Royal at Stovehouse Event Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
Venue: The Royal at Stovehouse Event Center
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes before the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16
Accessibility: ADA compliant
Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone
Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
December 27, 7 PM
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 36 years! The program includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller.