If you looooove the holidays and all the ribbons, wrapping and bows that come along with it, then this isn’t the guide for you. (This, however is.)

But if you’re tired of tinsel, bah humbug about bells ringing and sick of sing-a-longs, here are 7 non-holiday things you have to do in Huntsville this December.  And we wish you a… great month!

1. 101 Inventions That Changed The World/ 101 Rocket City Inventions

Now through March 15, 2015

Enjoy the US Space and Rocket Center’s exhibit of 101 inventions which steered the course of world history and it’s Huntsville component that showcases the creative spirit of the community that sent man to the moon.

2. I love, You Love, Wine Love Wednesday

December 3

Enjoy Huntsville’s largest champagne tasting ever with 30 champagnes and food pairings from Church Street Wine Shoppe and The Eaves.

3. BYOV = Bring Your Own VHS

December 5

Salty Nut taproom is going old school! Bring your vintage VHS tapes in and they’ll put them on continuous shuffle all night. You get to decide when they hit eject and what they keep playing. Surprise them!

4. Havoc Games

December 5, 12, 19, 20, 26, 27

You’ve got 6 chances to watch the puck drop at the VBC during December.  Check out each games event page on the Havoc Facebook page before you come for fun specials and the chances to win prizes.

5. Exclusive Preview of Downton Abbey

December 9

Have some fun Grantham-style, and check out an exclusive preview screening of the first hour of the new Season 5 of Downton Abbey (premiering statewide January 4, 2015, on Alabama Public Television.) Admission is free — but seating is limited, so tickets must be picked up prior to the event at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center gift shop.

6. Games with Friends

Tuesdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30

Whether you play chess, dominion, card games, darts, or want to join the weekly pinball tournament, one of your favorite games will be represented at this weekly get together at Straight to Ale.

7. Hike Hays

December 16

Each season brings a new beauty to Hays Nature Preserve. Meet in the parking lot near the picnic area for a guided hike around various areas of this protected green space.