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Huntsville is going all‑in on holiday lights, live entertainment, and sports this Thanksgiving weekend. From massive light shows to hockey and Iron Bowl tailgates, there’s something big every night.huntsvillemagazine
Galaxy of Lights – Walking Nights (Huntsville Botanical Garden)
One of Huntsville’s signature holiday traditions is back, with walking nights running through the weekend at Huntsville Botanical Garden, featuring large‑scale light displays and themed holiday scenes.
Official info & tickets: https://hsvbg.org/visit/exhibits/galaxy-of-lights/Holiday Light Show at Bridge Street Town Centre
Bridge Street is hosting special Holiday Light Show evenings near the Cinemark area on Friday and Saturday, Nov 28–29, with choreographed lights, music, and plenty of shopping and dining options built in.
Official event page: https://huntsvillemagazine.com/november-28-2025-holiday-light-show-at-bridge-street-town-centre/huntsvillemagazineTrash Panda Christmas Light Show at Toyota Field
Over in Madison, Toyota Field is lit up with a drive‑thru and walk‑through light experience tied to the Rocket City Trash Pandas, running nightly for the holiday season and drawing big family crowds.
Details via holiday roundup: https://wearehuntsville.com/huntsville-holiday-attractions/wearehuntsvilleHuntsville Havoc vs. Quad City Storm (Pro Hockey)
The Havoc host the Quad City Storm at Propst Arena on Friday, Nov 28, bringing one of the weekend’s top in‑person sports atmospheres downtown.
Tickets & game info: https://www.vonbrauncenter.com/event/huntsville-havoc-vs-quad-city-storm/7905/vonbrauncenterIron Bowl All Day Tailgate at Field Day
On Saturday, Nov 29, Field Day on University Drive is going big with an all‑day Iron Bowl tailgate featuring a Sammie Coates meet‑and‑greet, game‑day drink specials, and giveaways from open to close.
Official event details: https://huntsvillemagazine.com/november-29-2025-iron-bowl-all-day-tailgate/huntsvillemagazineMarcus D. Wiley at Huntsville Levity Live
For a night out, Huntsville Levity Live is hosting comedian Marcus D. Wiley across the Nov 28–30 weekend, with multiple shows flagged as nearly sold out.
Shows & tickets: https://levitylive.com/huntsville/levityliveLights All Aglow – Date Night at Pinot’s Palette
Saturday, Nov 29, Pinot’s Palette Huntsville is running a “Lights All Aglow” paint‑and‑sip date night (7:30–9:30 p.m.), which is ideal newsletter fodder for couples content.
Booking link: https://www.pinotspalette.com/huntsville/event/866768pinotspalette
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Even during Thanksgiving week, Huntsville pushed out meaningful business and infrastructure news—perfect for a “Rocket City is still booming” narrative in your newsletter.businessalabama
Huntsville scores $6.1M for new hybrid buses
The city locked in just over $6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration to purchase six new hybrid diesel/electric buses, with local matching funds pushing the total investment above $7 million. These buses will replace aging vehicles and mark Huntsville’s first hybrid fleet additions, tying into growth and sustainability talking points.hvilleblastDefense tech firm DuoTech opens Huntsville operations center
Defense technology company DuoTech announced a new operations center in Huntsville focused on advanced military electronics repair, automated test equipment, and radar/ electronic warfare capabilities. The project is expected to add around 50 jobs and deepens Huntsville’s role as a national defense and aerospace hub. huntsvillebusinessjournalResolute Way infrastructure funding agreement
Huntsville formalized a funding agreement with ALDOT for the first phase of Resolute Way, a roadway project meant to support continued development and improve traffic flow in fast‑growing areas. It fits neatly under a “City keeps building ahead of growth” section, especially alongside transit and development news. huntsvillealRegions Foundation invests $150K into Huntsville small‑business lending
The Regions Foundation committed $150,000 to expand small‑business lending through Neighborhood Concepts, a Huntsville‑based nonprofit lender. This capital will help entrepreneurs and small firms in North Alabama access financing, making it a strong hook for any “shop local” or Small Business Saturday tie‑in. 256todayRidgeline Construction wins statewide small‑business award
Huntsville’s Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors earned the Silver Award in the 2025 Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards (11–50 employee category). It’s an easy “local success story” blurb highlighting a homegrown company being recognized at the state level. prnewswire
Huntsville is clearly not slowing down, and this Thanksgiving weekend proves it. Between packed holiday light shows, big‑time sports energy, and new money flowing into transit, small business, and defense tech, Rocket City is lighting up both the skyline and the local economy. Whether readers are planning a date night, a family outing, or their next business move, this is the moment to lean in show up at the events, support local spots, and keep an eye on the deals and developments shaping where Huntsville is headed next.
Until Next Time,
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