Whether you’re new to the area or a local, you can see our town is ever-growing and some great new places and experiences have opened to help start your holidays off on the right foot! Check out the list below for new businesses and seasonal events happening in North Alabama.
Whataburger
Christmas came early this year: a long-awaited popular burger joint has finally graced our city! “Over six decades ago, an adventurous and determined entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson had a bold idea: to serve a burger so big that it took two hands to hold, and so good that after a single bite customers couldn’t help but exclaim, “What a burger!” He named his humble burger stand, located on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, “Whataburger.” You can find the 100% pure beef hamburgers (and honey butter chicken biscuits!) on South Memorial Parkway.
Tinsel Trail
Always a Huntsville favorite, the Tinsel Trail is a beautiful display of live Christmas trees in Downtown Huntsville’s Big Spring Park. Over 300 trees will decorate the park for the holiday season. This installation is intended to promote community and each tree is reserved and decorated by a local corporation, group, or family. The Tinsel Trail is open this season from November 26th– January 2nd.
Galaxy of Lights
If you’ve lived in North Alabama for a while, you know about the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s annual Galaxy of Lights. For over 25 years, HSBG have welcomed guests from near and far to explore the gorgeous light displays and enjoy the Garden when it’s decked for the holiday season. With both walking and driving experiences, Galaxy offers guests of all ages the chance to share in the beloved tradition and make memories together. Driving nights are December 2nd – January 1st.
Rocket City Christmas Light Show at Toyota Field
Our town has yet another light display! Enjoy a mile and a half maze of bright holiday lights at the Rocket City Christmas Light Show! Guests can drive through the magical safari-themed show around Toyota Field for $30 per car. The festivities will begin at 5:00pm nightly. Simply tune in to the designated station on your vehicle’s radio and experience a spectacular synchronization of music and lights!
Following the light show, wander into the Winter Wonderland for a whole host of holiday activities! This will include huts for hot chocolate plus cookie and ornament decorating, fire pits to make s’mores, character visits, shopping in The Junkyard team store, and more! The Winter Wonderland will be open through December 24th during all Christmas Light Show hours, 5PM-9PM daily.
Skating in the Park
Nothing feels more like a Hallmark holiday movie than ice skating in an outdoor picturesque park in the middle of town. That is exactly what you’ll experience this holiday season with Skating in the Park! Located in front of the Huntsville Museum of Art building in Big Spring Park, you can experience ice skating under string lights while listening to Christmas music over the loudspeakers and taking a hot chocolate break with your loved ones. There are special themed nights as well to add some sparkle to your experience. The rink will be open until January 17th!
