It’s Thursday… Here are our picks for 5 Things to do This Weekend!
Galaxy of Lights Walking Nights
@ Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Friday 11/13 – Monday 11/16
Galaxy of Lights is a holiday light extravaganza featuring larger-than-life animated light displays. Walking is an awesome way to experience it. Adults $8, Children (3+) $4 (discounts for members).
Huntsville Botanical Gardens | Event Information
FREE Tree Planting Festival
@ John Hunt Park, Saturday 11/14, 9 am – noon
Huntsville’s 2nd annual Tree Planting Festival! Tree plantings will be held during the festival for anyone wanting to help plant trees in the park. The City Arborist will give tips on planting, placement, and pruning trees.
HAMACON Minicon 2015
@ Von Braun Center South Hall, Saturday 11/14, 10 am – midnight
The Rocket City’s Anime Convention is hosting a minicon, an amazing, family-friendly, fun-filled day celebrating anime fandom.Tickets $25.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church LOBSTERFEST
@ St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Saturday 11/14, 10 am – 6 pm
The community is invited to purchase a Lobster or BBQ meal at this family friendly event with music, arts and crafts and kids games.
Performing Arts
There are many performances opening this weekend. Too many to choose just one!
- Edges: A Song Cycle presented by Lyrique Music Productions @ Renaissance Theatre
- The Laramie Project presented by UAHuntsville Theatre @ UAH Wilson Theare
- The Velveteen Rabbit @ Academy for Academics & Arts
- FREE You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown @ Huntsville High School
- A Christmas Story presented by Theatre Huntsville @ VBC Playhouse
- Beware the Rook! presented by Evil Cheez Productions @ The Historic Lowry House
- Steel Magnolias presented by Independent Musical Productions @ Lee High School
For even more great events, check out our Events Calendar.
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Joanna White
Also in performing arts: Seasons of Love: Rockin’ the Gospel at Lee High School at 5 PM Saturday afternoon. It’s going to be a beautiful evening of dance!
Amy Jones
Thank you Joanna! That’s a great addition!