Kids & Family Events in Huntsville — November 2026
Free tree lightings, MidCity Holiday Market, Galaxy of Lights, North Alabama Ag Expo, Theatre Huntsville comedy, and the Havoc Teddy Bear Toss. Family November in Huntsville.
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Family-friendly November picks with primary sources — free tree lightings, holiday markets, and Galaxy of Lights.
VBC Tree Lighting (free)
Santa / Mrs. Claus cellphone photos, free cocoa and cookies, tree lighting at 5 p.m.
- •When: Friday, Nov 6, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
- •Where: Outside Propst Arena, VBC
- •Cost: Free
- •More: VBC
MidCity Holiday Market
Vendors, Santa, characters, trackless train, live music — free entry.
- •When: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- •Where: MidCity District
- •Cost: Free to enter
- •More: MidCity
Bridge Street Merry & Bright Night
Tree lighting with Santa photos, cocoa, performances.
- •When: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- •Where: 365 The Bridge Street
- •Cost: Free community event
- •More: Bridge Street
Galaxy of Lights (Walking Nights)
~1.75-mile lighted walk. Dog Walking Nights Nov 16–17 and Nov 23–24. Sensory Hours start Nov 28–29.
- •When: Walking Nights include Nov 13–25 and Nov 27–29 (closed Thanksgiving)
- •Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden
- •Cost: Tickets required (Museums for All $3 Walking Night option when eligible)
- •More: Botanical Garden
North Alabama Ag Expo
Free Kid Zone, exhibits, music. Free T-shirts for first 100 kids.
- •When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- •Where: AAMU Agribition Center, 4925 Moores Mill Road
- •Cost: Free
- •More: AAMU
Paws in the Park
Family greenway walk. Bring your dog or walk a shelter dog (19+ adult required for shelter-dog groups).
- •When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 · 8:00–11:00 a.m.
- •Where: Indian Creek Greenway
- •Cost: Free
- •More: City calendar
Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
Theatre Huntsville holiday comedy; recommended ages 10+.
- •When: Nov 13–22, 2026 (see Theatre Huntsville schedule for matinees)
- •Where: VBC Playhouse
- •Cost: From $26
- •More: Theatre Huntsville
Madison City Farmers Market — Holiday Market
Themed market day with activities / extra vendors on event Saturdays.
- •When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026
- •Where: 1088 Hughes Rd, Madison
- •Cost: Free to attend
- •More: Madison
Havoc Thanksgiving Game — Teddy Bear Toss
Thanksgiving home game. Bring teddy bears for the Shannon Matthews Memorial Teddy Bear Toss.
- •When: Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. · vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
- •Where: Propst Arena
- •Cost: Tickets via Havoc
- •More: Havoc schedule
Tinsel Trail lighting
Rocket City Tree lighting, Santa photo window 6–8 p.m., Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre performances. Black Friday Market earlier the same day.
- •When: Friday, Nov 27, 2026 · lighting 6:00 p.m.
- •Where: Big Spring Park
- •Cost: Free
- •More: Tinsel Trail
Family-friendly picks verified Oct 27, 2026.
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