Huntsville Parks & Recreation gives the gift of holiday cheer
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Unwrap the magic of the holiday season with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s full sleigh of holiday happenings. From festive crafts and seasonal celebrations to winter activities for a variety of ages and interests, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the season.
The fourth annual Big Spring Jingle is Friday, Dec. 18, from 5-8 p.m. in Big Spring Park. Festivities will include a DJ dance party, food trucks, crafts, light-up gifts for kids and more. Santa is bringing flurries from the North Pole and is excited to take photos with all his friends.
Other events include:
- Toys for Tots Drive: Nov. 16-Dec. 15, Sandra Moon Community Complex, drop off unwrapped toys or books during regular operating hours
- Holiday Card Making & Scrapbooking: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, ages 50+, West Huntsville Recreation Center
- Deck the Halls Wreath Making Workshop: Friday, Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m., $15 per participant, all ages, Cavalry Hill Community Center
- Merry & Bright Family Fun Night: Friday, Dec. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, all ages, Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center
- Jingle & Mingle Ornament Making Fun: Saturday, Dec. 12, 10-11:30 a.m., free, ages 6+, Sandra Moon Community Complex
- Paddles & Platters Holiday Pickleball Bash: Monday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., free, ages 50+, Brahan Spring Recreation Center
- Santa’s Senior Shindig: Thursday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free, ages 50+, Mark Russell Recreation Center
- Santa’s Workshop: Friday, Dec. 18, 3-5:30 p.m., free, ages 7-12, Max Luther Community Center
- Holiday Art Clinic: Saturday, Dec. 19, 8:30 a.m.-noon, $10 per participant, ages 6-12, Optimist Recreation Center
- Holiday Canvas & Cocoa: Saturday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, ages 6+, Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center
- Holiday Climbing at JLC: 11 a.m.-noon, free, Johnson Legacy Center
Session I: Monday, Dec. 21 (ages 6-8)
Session II: Wednesday, Dec. 23 (ages 9-12)
Session III: Monday, Dec. 28 (ages 13+) - Winter Fest at West: Tuesday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, all ages, West Huntsville Recreation Center
“We love seeing the excitement that comes with the holiday season,” said Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett. “We’ve put together a great lineup of seasonal activities that gives residents plenty of opportunities to get out, have fun and enjoy everything this time of year has to offer.”