HEY THERE HUNTSVILLE / SEASONS

Huntsville through the seasons.

Ideas and practical guidance for the season ahead.

CHECKED NOVEMBER 11, 2026

Plan ahead

Check availability and details in each guide before booking.

Nov 13–Dec 31, 2026Galaxy of Lights — Advance tickets are strongly recommended for walking nights; dates and prices vary.
Nov 20, 2026Thanksgiving meal to go — Ruth’s Chris orders close at 6 p.m.; $196 plus tax for four.
Dec 11–13, 2026Christkindlmarket at The Orion — Free admission and parking.
Dec 31, 2026Spark the Night — Ages 21 and up; online tickets must be purchased in advance, starting at $90 for members and $120 for nonmembers.
Apr 23–25, 2027Panoply Arts Festival — $15 day passes; $20 weekend passes are sold only before the festival.

Find spring walks, garden visits and arts in Huntsville.

Plan a Huntsville summer day with greenways, art and indoor alternatives.

Explore fall walks, local art and the Garden’s Scarecrow Trail in Huntsville.

Plan a winter afternoon in Huntsville around downtown art exhibitions, working studios, and a short park walk.

Plan a Huntsville Halloween outing with a garden tradition and practical checks.

Find 2026 Thanksgiving meals to dine in or take home, plus ideas for the holiday weekend in Huntsville.

Choose between Galaxy of Lights, Tinsel Trail, skating and other Huntsville Christmas outings in 2026.

Plan a Fourth of July outing in Huntsville and check current fireworks announcements.

Compare 2026 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Huntsville and plan a 2027 First Day Hike on Monte Sano.

Compare 2026 holiday markets at Lowe Mill and The Orion, with hours, admission, and parking details.