Fun and Free in December! ‘Tis the Season… for free events!  Put away your pocketbook and enjoy some quality time without spending a dime.  Whew, that’s a relief!

Here’s our guide to 17 Fun, Free things to do in December in Huntsville, Alabama.

1. Tinsel Trail

Now- January 2

Tinsel Trail opens the day after Thanksgiving in Big Spring Park and will be open day and night through the month of December.

2. Christmas Card Lane

Now- January 2

Drive or stroll along the sidewalks of Church and Front Street in downtown Madison to enjoy more than twenty life-size painted Holiday cards sponsored by the Madison Arts Council.

3. Madison Community Band Christmas Concert

December 2

Come hear live Christmas music, featuring old favorites and new tunes, played by the Madison Community Band.

4. Army Materiel Command Band Holiday Concert

December 2

Holiday favorites performed by jazz, wind and rock ensembles as well as musical selections featuring the entire AMC concert band.

5. Tinsel Trail Dog Nights

 December 4 & 5

Tinsel Trail celebrates our four-legged friends with special dog treats, activities and a photo backdrop for you and your pet.

6. A Clarinet Christmas

December 4

Enjoy the unique sound of The Clarion Winds as they treat you to the sound of the holidays with selections from classical repertoire and traditional holiday favorites.

7. Huntsville Christmas Parade

 December 6

Enjoy this year’s Huntsville Christmas parade with the theme “Christmas Music” and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a wonderful start to the holiday season.

8. 17th Annual Rocket City Tuba Christmas Concert

December 7

This popular and much anticipated event includes seasonal music performed by more than 40 tuba, sousaphone, baritone and euphonium players.

9. Huntsville Concert Band Christmas Concert

December 7

A Christmas program of holiday music from yesteryear, including Silver Bells, Wonderful Child, March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland, Twas the Night Before Christmas (with narrator), and a Christmas carol sing-along.

10. Heritage Ringers of Huntsville Christmas Concert

December 8

Enjoy Christmas music ringing over six octaves of hand bells and hand chimes from the Heritage Ringers of Huntsville.

11. Christmas Around the World @ Tinsel Trail Cancelled

December 12

See how Christmas is celebrated internationally through sights, sounds and tastes at Tinsel Trail!

12. Drop In and CREATE: Winter Wonderland – Snowscapes!

December 13

Create a wintry holiday-themed work of art as seen in the Grandma Moses: Visions of America using tag board, construction paper, glue, glitter pens and beads at the Huntsville Museum of Art. (Families with kids 3 and up)

13. Madison Christmas Parade

December 13

After the parade through downtown Madison, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the roundhouse.  Don’t forget your camera….Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Village Green following the parade!!

14. Saucony Christmas Light Fun Run

December 18

Come out Fleet Feet and get into the holiday spirit by wearing your ugliest Christmas sweater and enjoying the view of all of the Christmas lights during a 3-5 mile fun run!

15. Huntsville’s Big Tacky Christmas Party @ Tinsel Trail & Skating in the Park

December 18

Join Tinsel Trail and Skating in the Park for the Tacky Christmas Party to end all Tacky Christmas Parties!  Ugly Christmas sweater contest, tacky holiday games and prizes. Enjoy live music and food trucks!  (Turkey bowling… what??)

16. 30th Anniversary of The Living Christmas Tree

December 18 – December 21, 2014

You can’t miss the 30th Living Christmas Tree choral presentation presented by The Living Christmas Tree Choir & Orchestra of First Baptist Church.

17. The Night Before the Night Before Christmas Party @ Tinsel Trail

Cancelled

December 23

Let it snow in Big Spring Park as we hear carolers, sip hot chocolate, see strolling holiday characters and listen to a very special reading of “The Night Before Christmas” at Tinsel Trail.

Want more?  Check out our calendar of FREE events any time for a complete listing!