Illustration of a family sharing roasted chestnuts and warm mugs at a Christmas market table in falling snow (Under the Christmas Tree)

Under the Christmas Tree

Visitors can shop a wide variety of holiday vendors and take part in regular prize drawings throughout the hall. The event also features student performances from Randolph School's choir, cheer, and dance teams. Special activities offered alongside the market include gingerbread house building, cookie decorating, and children's storytime sessions.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Weekend pass: $20 for all three days. Daily admission: $10; seniors 65+: $5. Children 12 and under are free.

Hours

Friday, November 6: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, November 7: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, November 8: Noon – 5 p.m.

Ages

All ages (children 12 and under free)

Food & Drink

The Friday Mimosas at the Market ticket includes light treats and a mimosa ticket.

Going?

Location

Von Braun Center · 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy the weekend pass if you'll shop more than one day, because single-day passes are good for one day of admission only.
  • Pre-order a Gingerbread House Kit, a UTCT tradition with a wooden house, icing and candies, since kits are available only until they sell out.
  • Seniors 65 and older can buy reduced daily admission, and children 12 and under get into the market free.
  • Book Drop and Shop if you want to shop without the kids, since volunteers run the session and follow strict sign-in and sign-out procedures.
  • Pre-purchase raffle tickets for an extra chance to win during Mimosas at the Market, and remember you don't need to be present to win.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Mimosas at the Market on Friday morning: early shopping before general admission, plus light treats, a mimosa ticket, weekend reentry and deals from most vendors (separate ticket).
  • Storytime with Santa on Saturday: Santa and Mrs. Claus read The Night Before Christmas, a Nutcracker character visits, and each child takes home an autographed book (extra ticket).
  • Drop and Shop on Saturday: volunteers keep kids 4 and up busy with a holiday movie, a snack, crafts and a market train ride while you shop (extra ticket).
  • More Saturday sessions with separate tickets: Elf University with Mrs. Wolfe (ages 5+), an art lesson with Frankie McCarty Art, Merry Mahjong open play and a Holiday Cookie Decorating Contest (ages 8+).
  • Cookie Decorating Party on Friday for ages 2 and up, right after the Young Voices Choir and RAP Cheer performances (extra ticket).

Links & Contact

Run by Randolph School

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for kids?

Children 12 and under get in free. Ticketed sessions for kids include Storytime with Santa, Elf University, cookie decorating and Drop and Shop, which includes a ride on the market train.

Do special event tickets include market admission?

Yes. Every special event ticket comes with one market day pass. Gingerbread house kits don't include one.

Where do I pick up my tickets?

At the Will Call desk in the South Hall lobby. Give the name you registered under.

Who performs?

Randolph students perform: the Young Voices Choir, RAP Cheer, the Varsity Dance Team and MS Cheer.

How does the raffle work?

Vendor prizes are drawn every 30 minutes, and you don't have to be present to win. The large raffle baskets are drawn on Sunday.

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