Huntsville's Holiday Calendar of Events--Part 6
Events are color-coded for your convenience. Events listed in green require money (that green stuff!); those in red are free--making you as jolly as old St. Nick in his red outfit! Enjoy this list and take in as many activities as your time, energy and interests will permit.
December 4
Heritage Ringers Holiday Concert -- Trinity United Methodist Church
607 Airport Road, Huntsville 256-883-3200
7:30 p.m. No admission charge. 256-536-4133
The Heritage Ringers of Huntsville, a non-profit auditioned community concert
bell choir, presents its holiday program, which will include carols of the
Advent Season, classical favorites and pop tunes. A nursery will be
provided.
December 6
"Every Light a Prayer for Peace"
--Huntsville Madison
County Botanical Gardens
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville
256-830-4447
Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Admission is free.
Official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony sponsored by the Federated Garden
Clubs of Huntsville and Madison County. This is a tradition that was begun
during the Korean Conflict. This year's program includes local
dignitaries, elementary students, clergy representatives and Garden Club
members.
December 6-9
"Holiday Magic on the Mountain Dinners"
-- Burritt on
the Mountain
3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville 256-536-2882 Dinner
from 6-9 p.m.
Reservations are required and cost varies depending on your choice of dining
locations.
This is a popular fundraiser for Burritt Museum. Special Christmas dinners
are held in the Burritt Mansion, old Baptist church, and log houses at the
Living History Park. Each home is decorated for the 19th Century time
period. Hors d'oeuvres are served in the Trillium Room along with holiday
entertainment.
December 8, 9, 10
"The Nutcracker" -- Huntsville Community Ballet
Von Braun Center Concert Hall
700 Monroe Street, Huntsville
Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m.
Tickets available by calling 539-0961 or Ticketmaster 1-800-277-1700.
Adults: $14, $12, and $8. Students: discounted $2 off adult price.
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra will be featured with the ballet. This
traditional holiday production will dazzle the entire family with exciting
special effects, spectacular scenery, guest artists and beautiful
costumes.
December 9
Candlelight Christmas Memorial -- Maple Hill Cemetery
202 Maple Hill Drive, Huntsville 256-723-8627
6-9 p.m. No admission charge
Annual memorial sponsored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the
Sons of Confederate Veterans. The ceremony will honor Confederate
veterans. Luminaries and an honor guard will be placed at the Site of the
Unknown Confederate Veterans' Graves.
Nov. 15-18 Nov. 23-Dec. 3 Dec. 3-10 Dec. 2 2-4 4-9 Dec 9 10-16 16-27 28-31
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of the most popular holiday events in Huntsville.
