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2023 Holiday Activities in North Alabama

From Parades to Winterfests - We have your Holiday Guide Ready for 2023!

November 23, 2023

It's the most wonderful time of the year! 

 Our area is bustling with fun holiday events, Santa sightings, parades, and activities.

We are gathering them all in one place - so keep checking back throughout the holiday season as we will be updating and adding to the fun!


Christmas  Festivities & Parades


πŸŽ„ Jingle Bell Square  - December 2 -  Scottsboro - POSTPONED due to weather - New date -  DECEMEBER 3




πŸŽ„ Gurley Christmas Parade - December 2




πŸŽ„ Scottsboro Christmas Parade- December 4





πŸŽ… Santa & Mrs. Claus at Cove Pharmacy - December 5






πŸŽ„ Huntsville Christmas Parade - December 5





πŸŽ„ Big Spring Jingle - December 8 - Huntsville






πŸŽ„ Owens Cross Roads Christmas Parade - December  9 - Owens Cross Roads










New DATE!πŸŽ„ City of New Hope Christmas Parade - Christmas on Main - December 14 - New Hope

πŸŽ…Santa at the Gazebo - December 14 - After Christmas Parade




πŸŽ„ City of New Hope Walk-N-The-Trees - Daily - New Hope


🀢 Mrs. Claus’ Snow Stroll on Gas Light Alley - Every Weekend - Huntsville





❄️ Winter Park - Huntsville





πŸŽ„ Rocket City Christmas Light Show  - November 17 - December 31 - Madison





πŸŽ„ Winterville - December 2 & 3 - Redstone Arsenal






πŸŽ… Nights of Santa - Early Works Children's Museum - Huntsville






Santa Sightings!


πŸŽ… Breakfast with Santa - We Rock the Spectrum - Owens Cross Roads - December 9 






πŸŽ… Santa Visits Ditto Landing December 2 and December 15 






Holiday Festivities






πŸš‚ Holiday Train Display at Grant Funk Railroad  






πŸŽ„ Galaxy of LightsDaily - November 17  - December 31

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. 







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