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Savor the season at the Winter Spice Tea Social at Huntsville Botanical Garden

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (November 15, 2025) — Celebrate the cozy charm of the winter season at the Winter Spice Tea Social, an elegant afternoon gathering at Huntsville Botanical Garden on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. in the Conservatory. Read more…

Galaxy of Lights striving for #1 on USA TODAY’s 10Best Botanical Holiday Light Show list

Huntsville area encouraged to vote now, vote often

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (November 3, 2025) – After winning the #2 spot in 2023 and 2024, Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) is once again nominated for the 10Best Botanical Holiday Light Show list. Voting for the Best Botanical Light Show Award began today and will continue through Monday, December 1, at 11:59 a.m. EST. The public is encouraged to vote today and each day leading up to December 1 to help HBG secure the top spot in 2025—just in time for Galaxy of Lights’ 30th anniversary! Read more…

Registration open for Galaxy of Lights 5K Race and 3K Fun Run; prices increase Nov. 1

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 30, 2025) – Runners of all ages are invited to register for a unique race experience through a wonderland of holiday lights! Registration is open for Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy of Lights 5k Race and 3K Fun Run, taking place on December 1 and 2, respectively. Read more…

Galaxy of Lights celebrates 30 years of holiday tradition at Huntsville Botanical Garden

Garden’s largest fundraiser returns with new features and time-honored traditions

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 3, 2025) – Huntsville Botanical Garden’s annual holiday light experience, Galaxy of Lights, returns for its landmark 30th season on November 14 and runs through December 31. Recognized as Huntsville’s most beloved holiday tradition, it was voted the #2 Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights the last two years by USA Today’s 10Best Travel Awards. Galaxy of Lights is presented by Damson Automotive, Publix, and Country Financial. Read more…

Huntsville Botanical Garden adds mobility scooters, benches with grant from AARP

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (November 4, 2025) – Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) is adding two new mobility scooters and four new benches to help make the Garden more accessible for guests of all ages through funding provided by AARP. Read more…

Huntsville Botanical Garden offers free admission November 9

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 31, 2025) – On Sunday, Nov.9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) invites all garden lovers, plant aficionados, nature enthusiasts, and curious visitors to enjoy free Garden admission. Read more…

Huntsville Botanical Garden offers free admission October 3

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 2, 2025) – On Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) invites all garden lovers, plant aficionados, nature enthusiasts, and curious visitors to enjoy free Garden admission, sponsored by The Caring Foundation. Read more…

Raptors, Monsters and Scarecrows—Oh My! Festifall continues at Huntsville Botanical Garden with unique events

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (October 2, 2025) – As October begins, Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) continues its Festifall season with amazing events in celebration of all things Fall! Read about the various events and programs below and be sure to check the website for details, ticket prices and registration. Festifall events are proudly sponsored by First Horizon Bank

Festifall at Huntsville Botanical Garden celebrates autumn with vibrant events

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (August 18, 2025) – School is back in session and fall is right around the corner, which means it is time to mark your calendars and save the dates for all of the amazing events coming to Huntsville Botanical Garden in celebration of all things Fall! Read about the various events and programs below, and be sure to check the website for details, ticket prices and registration. Festifall events are proudly sponsored by First Horizon Bank.

Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Inaugural Summer Solstice Concert

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (June 3, 2025) — On Friday, June 20, 2025, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) invites the community to its first-ever Summer Solstice Concert. Set in the Garden’s open-air Amphitheatre, this enchanting evening will feature live performances by ensembles from the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO), blending the elegance of classical music with the serene beauty of nature. Read more…