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December Events Part 1

November 23-30
Galaxy of Lights Drive-Through
Admission charged. 5:30-9 pm at Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue. The largest holiday light show in the Tennessee Valley. A family oriented drive-through display featuring holiday themes, cartoon characters & fantasy creations. For more information, call (256) 830-4447.
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November 23
Helpline Turkey Trot
Admission charged. Register 7 am, Race 8 am. 5K run/walk & Tiny Tot Turkey Trot. All proceeds benefit HELPline , Madison County's only 24-hour Telephone Crisis Center. University of Alabama-Huntsville, Spragins Hall. For more information, call (256) 716-4052.

November 23
Thanksgiving Day Hike
Free. 9 am. Before giving thanks over turkey & dressing, families are invited to enjoy the blessings of nature on the Huntsville Land Trust hiking trails. This is a four mile moderate hike. Pratt Avenue to Bankhead Parkway, cross Tollgate Road. The parking lot is 1/2 mile further on the right. Meet at The Land Trust Pavilion (walk past the bollards) at the end of the parking lot. For more information, call (256) 534-5263.

November 23
Annual 5k Turkey Trot Run
Admission charged. Register 7 am, Race 8 am. What a great way to work up an appetite for your Thanksgiving dinner. All proceeds benefit HELPline , Madison County's only 24-hour Telephone Crisis Center. University of Alabama-Huntsville, Spragins Hall. For more information, call (256) 716-4052.

Festival of Trees (Athens) - Nov 24-25, Athens Festival of Trees 256-232-0743. Donnell House-Each room of the 1845 home features a different Christmas theme reflecting the varied artistic talents of local volunteers and enhancing the beautiful antiques featured throughout the structure. 1-5 p.m.

Christmas in the Park (Arab) - Nov 24-Dec 31, Arab Christmas in the Park 256-586-8128. www.arabcity.org. Donations accepted. Arab City Park-More than 1,500,000 twinkling lights illuminate the park and transform it into a winter wonderland. Entertainment is provided on the weekends. Refreshments available. Drop off letters to Santa and have them answered by the Jolly Ole' Elf.

November 24-30
Santa's Village
Admission charged. 5-9 pm at Alabama Constitution Village, 109 Gates Avenue. Young & old alike will delight in visiting Santa & Mrs. Claus' home, the reindeer in their stable & elves in their toy shop working busily to create special memories for you & your family in the Village Santa calls home. For more information, call (256) 564-8100. (photos )

November 24-26
Broadway Theater League Presents: "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy"
Admission charged. . Fri. 8 pm & Sat. & Sun. 2 & 7 pm. at Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street.
In the ongoing tradition of spectacular touring productions, Neil Goldberg & Cirque Productions have once again reinvented the circus with European flair, imaginative theatrics & world-class acrobatics. This is an all-new adventure that takes audiences soaring into a magical forest through the air & on stage. For more information, call (256) 518-6155.

November 24-25
Quarter Midget Racing-Annual Turkey Gobbler
Free. 9 am-8 pm at East Schrimsher Lane, off Johnson Road SW. For more information, call (256) 858-0488.

November 25
Santa Train Ride
Excursions at 10 am. & 11 am and 1, 2, & 3 pm. Museum free; admission for train ride. Ride with Santa, gifts for the children & candy canes for everyone. North Alabama Railroad Museum, Chase Road. For more info, call (256) 851-6276. Photos.

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