Holiday Events

Skating in the Park

Dec. 18 - Jan. 3 | 4 to 9 p.m.

Join the Huntsville Museum of Art for its eighth annual Skating in the Park. Skate on the outdoor rink in Big Spring Park and enjoy special events throughout the season. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 4 to 9 p.m., Friday 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 12 to 8 p.m. Admission and rental: $15 for ages 10 and up; $10 for ages 9 and under; $13 for groups of 10 or more; $5 scooter rental; $5 discount if you bring your own skates. www.huntsvillemuseum.org

Sanders Family Christmas Play at Burritt on the Mountain

Dec. 18-21 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 21-22 at 2:30 p.m.  

The Sanders Family is back in Sanders Family Christmas. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this traditional favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain. Online ticket sales end two hours before showtime.

For last-minute ticket availability and information call 256-536-2882.

$5 after 5 at Huntsville Museum of Art

Dec. 19 | 5 to 8 p.m.

Admission to the museum is $5 after 5 p.m. A glass of wine will also be available for $5. www.huntsvillemuseum.org

Winter Solstice Artist Market at Lowe Mill

Dec. 21 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Barking Dog Arts will be partnering with Lowe Mill to extend out the Winter Solstice Market to the entire second floor. Vendor applications can be submitted online through www.barkingdogarts.com, or in-person in Studio 261 and Studio 272.

Skate with Santa at Huntsville Ice Complex

Dec. 21 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus are making a stop at the rink before his big night out. Stop by for a fun day of skating with Santa, decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus, and building a snowman with Santa's elves. Admission charged. Holiday Magic coupon available at Downtown Visitors Center.

Willowbrook’s Christmas Eve at Milton Frank

Dec. 24 | 5 to 6 p.m.

Gather on Christmas Eve for carols and a short Christmas message, topped off with an unforgettable fireworks show. Come early for hot chocolate. No admission charged.

$5 after 5 at Huntsville Museum of Art

Dec. 26 | 5 to 8 p.m.

Admission to the museum is $5 after 5 p.m. A glass of wine will also be available for $5. www.huntsvillemuseum.org

Mars Masquerade on New Year's Eve

U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Dec. 31 | 8 p.m.

Ring in the New Year under the Saturn V moon rocket at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Davidson Center for Space Exploration. The party starts Dec. 31, at 8 p.m., and the “Flashbacks Show Band” takes the stage at 8:30 p.m., with favorites from early Motown to today’s hits. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available from 8 until 10 p.m., and bars will be open until 1 a.m. Enjoy a celebratory complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Mars Masquerade is a black-tie optional event. www.rocketcenter.com

New Year’s Eve Fest V

A.M. Booth’s Lumberyard

Dec. 31 | 7 p.m. to midnight

Celebrate in Downtown's Backyard with live music, great food, and special drink prices. Watch the piano drop from a crane in the courtyard during the countdown to midnight. Microwave Dave & The Nukes, Dawn Osbourne Band, Lamont Landers Band, and Cool Bone Brass Band will play throughout the evening. www.amboothslumberyard.com

NYE at Dave & Buster’s

Dec. 31

MidCity Huntsville

Ring in the New Year at Dave & Buster's Huntsville where you can eat, drink and party. Experience an exclusive celebration with your choice of two packages. Both include a buffet serving your Dave & Buster's favorites and a Power Card to play in the Million Dollar Midway. https://bit.ly/2Pl1Z2E

New Year’s Eve at Skating in the Park

Dec. 31 | 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Skate into the New Year with Skating in the Park’s New Year’s Eve celebration. The evening will have fun for the entire family with events for children and adults. The Lil’ Ball Drop will allow younger skaters to celebrate while older skaters can ring in 2020 during the Glow Up event. There will be free sparkling cider beginning at 8:30 p.m. DJ Boskii and LED-Orange will be providing entertainment and lighting to make the event even more special. Lil' Ball Drop 8:30 p.m., Glow Up 9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. www.huntsvillemuseum.org

New Year’s Eve at Top Golf

Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

MidCity Huntsville

Topgolf is celebrating the arrival of 2020 by throwing one of its biggest parties of the year. Enjoy live entertainment, a chef-inspired menu, and an unforgettable midnight celebration. Upgrade to the VIP experience for exclusive access to a premium holiday dinner buffet and a bottle of bubbly to share with friends. https://bit.ly/2PJmRzD

Symphony Pop Series: Soul Songbook

Dec. 31 | 7:30 p.m.

Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

Praised by critics for her overwhelming range and high-voltage delivery, fast-rising Shayna Steele’s vocal power is matched only by her versatility — from Broadway productions of Rent and Jesus Christ Superstar to her stage and studio work with Bette Midler, John Legend, Rihanna, and Moby. On New Year's Eve Shayna and her world-class band hold court with their favorites and yours: Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and many more queens of soul. Purchase tickets at www.hso.org