Holiday Activities for the Whole Family in Lake Guntersville

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When the weather gets cold, children get restless. Listed here are seasonal events that let you stretch your legs and shake the sillies out. There are so many fun ways your family can make memories together this holiday season – Christmas in Lake Guntersville is full of special events.

For more holiday fun, including all the places to hear music, catch Santa, watch holiday plays, cavort with holiday cheerfulness, and just plain get in the holiday spirit, visit the main page of our comprehensive 2024 North Alabama Holiday Guide sponsored by the Galaxy of Lights at Huntsville Botanical Garden.

2024 Holiday Events and Activities

November

Christmas Ornament Craft

Join APL in making a Christmas ornament

When: November 13 | 3:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: 200 Jackson Street, Albertville
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Holiday Workshop

The Jackson County Alabama Extension will be hosting a Deck the Halls: Holiday Decor Workshop at the Scottsboro Public Library. Online pre-registration required.

When: November 19 | 5:30-7:00 PM
Cost: $15
Where: Scottsboro Public Library, 1002 S Broad St, Scottsboro
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Sand Mountain Skate

Sand Mountain Skate is BACK! Join us in Downtown Albertville at North Alabama’s LARGEST OUTDOOR, REAL ICE RINK! From November 21st to January 11th, enjoy the Tinsel Tree Trail, hot food, drinks, and events. Make Sand Mountain Skate your holiday destination this season!

When: November 21- January 11
Cost: $8-15
Where: Downtown Farmers Market, 314 Sand Mtn Drive, Albertville
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Albertville Christmas Open House

Enjoy magical carriage rides, Cookies with Santa, special shopping deals from downtown merchants, and fun activities for the whole family.

When: November 23 | 9 AM-2 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Downtown Albertville, East Main Street
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Frazier Farms Dancing Light Show

Join Thanksgiving night as the lights come alive and dance along to some of your favorite Christmas songs.

When: November 28 | 5:30-8:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Frazier Farms, 615 Frazier Rd, Albertville
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Jingle Bell Square

Join us for a festive day of holiday shopping, delicious treats, and magical fun! Browse unique gifts, handmade crafts, and more from local vendors, perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. Santa will be there to spread some Christmas cheer, and we’ll have a kids’ area to keep the little ones entertained!

When: November 30 | 9 AM-4 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Downtown Scottsboro
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Jingle Bell Trail

It’s back! For the first time in years, Downtown Scottsboro’s Jingle Bell Trail is returning to King Caldwell Park, and we’re inviting YOU to be part of the magic! This beloved Christmas tree display will light up the park and our community with holiday cheer

When: November 30 – January 1
Cost: FREE
Where: King Caldwell Park, Scottsboro
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Christmas in the Park

30th Annual Christmas in the Park at Arab City Park, enjoy strolling through the park and enjoy all the lights

When: November 29 – December 31
Cost: FREE
Where: 844 Shoal Creek Trail NE, Arab
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Santa in the Village

Food Trucks, Live Music, Kids Activities, hot chocolate, and smores kit available for purchase, pictures with Santa.

When: Fridays & Saturdays 11/29 – 11/30, 12/6-12/7, 12/13-12/14, 12/20-12/21
Cost: $6 Per person
Where: 844 Shoal Creek Trail NE, Arab
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December

Christmas on Main Street – Grant

Pictures with Santa under the pavilion (bring your camera!)

When: 12/6
Cost: FREE
Where: Main Street, Grant
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Night Before Christmas

The Lake Guntersville Merchants Association invites you and your friends and loved ones to a magical holiday event on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. The Merchants will hold a Sip n Shop event Friday evening and children’s activities on Saturday, December 7.

When: December 6 & 7 | 4-7 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Downtown Guntersville
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Christmas in Paint Rock

Bring your favorite side dish and come and enjoy Santa Claus and friends.

When: December 7 | 3:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: 251 Knolton St, Paint Rock
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Pancake Breakfast with the Grinch

Come join us for a fun morning of pancakes and pictures. Our special guest will be available for you to take pictures with. You will take them on your own device and have the right to copy them yourself.

When: December 7 | 8-11 AM
Cost: $10
Where: Arab Recreation Center, 761 N Main Street, Arab
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Christmas in the Stacks

Christmas in the Stacks. Come to the Scottsboro Public Library on December 7 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. to see Santa, create a craft, and play Christmas games. Program is FREE and open to all ages.

When: December 7 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: 1002 Broad Street, Scottsboro
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Christmas at the Gin

Celebrate ten years of Christmas at the Gin and meet Santa & Mrs. Claus!

When: December 7 | 4-8 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: 2000 County Road 58, Pisgah
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Christmas at the Library

Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch are coming to the library! Come take your picture with them!

We will have story time, face painting, snow ball fight, and a train.

When: December 7 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: 200 Jackson Street, Albertville
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Christmas in the Courtyard

The City of Boaz presents the First Ever Christmas at the Courtyard. FREE activities for the children and take your photo with Santa

When: December 7, 14 & 21 | 2-6 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Downtown Boaz, 100 Bartlett Street
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Jubilee Family Chiropractic Annual Christmas Party

Join Us for Jubilee Family Chiropractic’s Annual Christmas Party!

When: December 13 | 4:30 – 7 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: 601 N Edmondson Street, Albertville
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Guntersville Lights on the Lake Parade

Spend the evening at City Harbor walking around, have some great food and drinks then look at some beautiful boats & Christmas Lights

When: December 14 | 6-9 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: City Harbor, 2400 Paddle Wheel Way, Guntersville
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Walk through Bethlehem

Join us as you take a walk through Bethlehem to experience what it would have been like the week that Jesus was born.

When: December 13-15 | 8 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: 99 McCurdy Ave S, Rainsville
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Cookies with a Hero

Cookies with a hero was so much fun last year! Kids can decorate cookies with their local firefighters.

When: December 19 | 6 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Stevenson Fire Department, 605 Kentucky Ave
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