Ring in the new year with style, sparkle, and Old Hollywood glamour at Huntsville Botanical Garden! Lights, Glamour, Garden is your invitation to welcome 2026 in unforgettable fashion — surrounded by friends, great music, and the Garden’s magical nighttime scenery. 
Step into the Isenberg Grand Hall, where live jazz and swing-inspired tunes set the mood for a festive, high-energy celebration. Enjoy a decadent spread of hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, and sweet treats provided by Mason Dixon as you mingle, dance, and soak up the excitement of the evening. 
Venture outdoors for a winter stroll like no other. The path around Little Smith Lake will glow with whimsical Galaxy of Lights displays, transforming the night into a sparkling experience perfect for exploring, taking photos, and making memories. 
Then discover the Purdy Butterfly House as you’ve never seen it before — transformed into a vibrant, color-filled wonder of lights and atmosphere. It’s a dazzling way to experience a familiar favorite anew, and a moment to reflect on the Garden’s mission of connecting people to plants and to one another. 
As the clock nears midnight, the celebration gathers momentum. Raise a glass for a complimentary champagne toast as we count down together and welcome 2026 with joy, energy, and Old Hollywood flair. 
Event Highlights 
<ul><li>Live jazz and swing-inspired music </li><li>Heavy hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, and delicious sweet treats provided by Mason Dixon </li><li>A magical winter stroll around Little Smith Lake and the Purdy Butterfly House illuminated by the mesmerizing Galaxy of Lights displays </li><li>Midnight countdown and complimentary champagne toast </li><li>Complimentary coat check </li><li>Cocktails available for purchase </li></ul>
<h4>Attire</h4>
<ul><li>Dress to impress with semi-formal or cocktail attire—think a touch of classic Old Hollywood premiere glam!</li><li>Choose comfortable shoes so you can float between indoor festivities and outdoor fun with ease.</li><li>And don’t forget a cozy, stylish coat—perfect for strolling along the magically illuminated outdoor paths.</li></ul>

Local Event: Lights, Glamour, Garden! A New Year’s Eve Premiere

Madison County

Huntsville

Alabama

Lights, Glamour, Garden! A New Year’s Eve Premiere

Ring in the new year with style, sparkle, and Old Hollywood glamour at Huntsville Botanical Garden! Lights, Glamour, Garden is...

Say “nevermore!” to a boring winter afternoon as you step beneath the Garden’s Conservatory dome to indulge in a taste of the macabre. An ode to the birth month, legacy, and timeless works of Edgar Allan Poe, with particular homage to The Tell-Tale Heart, this afternoon tea is steeped in quiet mystery. Wrapped in the stillness of the winter landscape, guests are invited into a warm indoor escape shaped by whispers of gothic ambiance and literary inspiration.&nbsp;
Guests will savor a curated selection of Piper &amp; Leaf artisan teas paired with a winter-inspired menu of finger sandwiches and darkly elegant desserts, highlighting blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, and other seasonal fruits that nod subtly to Poe’s palette of depth and shadow. A quietly moody photo vignette invites guests to preserve this moment in quiet reverie.&nbsp;
This intimate gathering welcomes just 50 guests to share conversation, ambiance, and the hushed beauty of the Conservatory in winter, where the atmosphere itself seems to lean in and listen.&nbsp;
Reserve your place now—a gothic tea in the Conservatory awaits.&nbsp;

Local Event: The Tell-Tale Tea

The Tell-Tale Tea

Say “nevermore!” to a boring winter afternoon as you step beneath the Garden’s Conservatory dome to indulge in a taste of the...

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Lights, Glamour, Garden! A New Year’s Eve Premiere

DEC

31

9:00 PM

4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL

The Tell-Tale Tea

JAN

11

2:00 PM

4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL