Guntersville Christmas Parade (Guntersville)
free. 5 p.m. in Guntersville--Call for additional information (256) 582-3612.
December 13
The Huntsville Times Rocket City Marathon
Admission charged. 8 am. throughout the city. Annually rated one of the top marathons in America. Save with online registration.. For more info, call (256) 650-7063.
December 13
Candlelight Christmas Memorial
Free. 6-7 pm at Maple Hill Cemetery, 202 Maple Hill Drive. Lighted luminaries halo the graves of the unknown Confederate Soldiers & ribbon & greenery will adorn the iron fence. An honor guard will be posted. Re-enactors will be dressed in period attire. The United Daughters of the Confederacy & the Sons of Confederate Veterans will remember the soldiers in word & song. For more info, call (256) 859-3525.
December 13
Madison Holiday Parade
Free. 5:30 pm starting at Hughes Road going to downtown Madison. "All I Want For Christmas!" Enjoy the warmth of Madison's historic district at the town's Christmas parade. Families will gather for an old-fashioned celebration on the downtown Village Green after the parade, listen to carolers & instrumental music around the Roundhouse & sip hot chocolate at the Gazebo. For more info, call (256) 772-9300.
December 13
Live Nativity Scenes & Open House
Free. 5-8:30 pm at Holmes Street United Methodist Church, 501 Holmes Street.
Come to the heart of Old Town where beautiful luminaries line the streets of the community & we share in the Christmas spirit. Outside the sanctuary, visit the live Nativity & watch for the Wise Men to come from the East at 7 pm. Inside, warm up with hot chocolate, refreshments, homemade cookies & children's activities. In the sanctuary, see the beautiful poinsettia display, a 20-foot Chrismon Tree & enjoy live concert music presented every half hour. For more info, call (256) 534-7672.
December 13
Luminary Night Celebration
Free. 4-6 pm at First United Methodist Church, 120 Green Street. The spirit of the 14th century joins with the 19th, 20th & 21st centuries for a Christmas celebration. Outside the Sanctuary you will find colorfully dressed characters from 14th century England & contemporary carolers singing & greeting you, refreshments & entertainment will be found in the Wesley Center. Down the hall you will enjoy cider & cookies while you listen to the Children's Choir, Handbell Ringers, First Family Singers & The Heavenly Honkers. For more info, call (256) 539-5738 Ext. 210.
December 13-14
Holiday Concert
Free. Sat. 7:30 pm & Sun. 3 pm at UAH Roberts Recital Hall. Experience the thrill of the University's first-ever opera collaboration as the Music Department & Theatre Deparment presents Gian Carlo Menotti's popular "Amahl & the Night Visitors" & the UAH Jazz Ensembles performance of Duke Ellington's famous rendition of the "Nutcracker Suite." For more info, call (256) 824-6436.
December 13
Light Of Hope
Free. 5:30 pm in Big Spring Park. This ceremony & lighting of luminaries commemorates World AIDS Day. Luminaries in honor or memory of someone can be purchased. For more info, call (256) 256-536-4700 ext. 125.
December 13
Santa Train
Admission charged for train rides. Train rides at 10, 11 am & 1, 2, & 3 pm at North Alabama Railroad Museum, 694 Chase Road. Ride with Santa, gifts for the children & candy canes for everyone. Take the museum's free walking tour. See historic railroad equipment & the Chase Depot. The train will operate rain or shine.
For more information, call (256) 851-6276. (my photos )
Santa Train
December 13
Advanced Holiday Origami
Admission charged. 1-3 pm at Sci-Quest, 102-D Wynn Drive. For grades 5 & 6. Come & learn how to become a master paper folder. For more info, call (256) 837-0606.
December 13
Oh Christmas Tree
Admission charged. 1-3 pm at Sci-Quest, 102-D Wynn Drive. For grades 3 & 4.
Christmas trees deserve a lot of respect. They are more than just something to put presents under, they are an important part of our ecosystem. Discover the history of Christmas trees, why they are still green in winter & science safety tips to keep your tree healthy. For more info, call (256) 837-0606.
December 13
Reindeer Games
Admission charged. 9-11 am at Sci-Quest, 102-D Wynn Drive. For grades 1 & 2.
Do reindeers really fly? No, but you will find out there are a lot of other cool things about this animal. Join us as we learn how & where reindeers live, what they eat & much more during this"en-deer-ing" program. For more info, call (256) 837-0606.
December 13
Glaciers Rock Your Ice
Admission charged. 8-11 pm at Ice Complex, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road. This is a special concert series that puts great music on ice for fans of both rock & skating. For more info, call (256) 883-3774.
December 14
Moravian Lovefeast
Free. 7 pm at Weatherly Heights Baptist Church, 1306 Canstatt Drive. The service consists of three primary components; a simple meal of sweetened bun & coffee to demonstrate our unity in Christ & our equality under God, beautiful Christmas music to heighten our joy & a candlelight service which reminds us of Jesus' word. For more info, call (256) 881-6882.
December 14
Holiday Carolers
Admission to Museum charged. 2-4 pm at Huntsville Museum of Art Lobby & Chan Gallery, 300 Church Street. Enjoy a holiday visit to the Museum galleries as a trio of strolling carolers share with us traditional & contemporary favorites of the season. Hot cider & cookies will be offered in the Museum lobby. For more info, call (256) 535-4350.
December 15
International Film Series
Free. 6 pm at Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Boulevard. Enjoy "The Counterfeiters." For more info, call (256) 461-0046.
December 16
Concert: Come We Joyous All, Together
Free. 7:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 307 Gates Avenue. The Huntsville Master Chorale presents a night of joyous celebration with the Whitesburg Middle School Chorus. Enjoy the singing, storytelling & dancing. For more info, call (256) 533-7703.
