Good morning, Huntsville.

Local gyms are ready for a New Year surge as residents set resolutions — research shows many may quit by mid-January.

The busy period gives gyms a chance to boost community fitness and plan for a later slowdown.

In 2025, over $2.3 billion in construction projects launched across the region, led by Huntsville Hospital’s Madison Street Tower expansion which added 154,000 sqft of clinical space, new ICUs and patient rooms + projects at Clearview Cancer Institute and Huntsville International Airport.

Huntsville is experiencing major economic growth as U.S. Space Command relocates to Redstone Arsenal and Eli Lilly commits $6B to a new pharmaceutical facility to bring 450 jobs (with additional projects like MidCity expansion and North Village Center promising even more opportunities).

Madison resident and former educator Dr. Yanique Rolingson released her book A Lamp to Their Path in December 2025 and launched S.N.A.P.

Academy (Stop, Notice, Action, Plan) to strengthen literacy for grades two through six. In 2026 she will visit local bookstores and libraries to meet with educators and families.

Cactus Tate Live Comedy Show

7-11 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets starting at $27.02 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Cactus Tate at this vibrant comedy venue.

Candlelight Concert Featuring Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

6:45-7:45 p.m. — Stovehouse Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical sounds of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a captivating candlelit setting.

Huntsville Boat Show

10 a.m.-8 p.m. — Von Braun Center — Single Day Admission: $12 — Explore a variety of boats and enjoy family-friendly boating activities.

Real Interactive Ghost Hunt at The Historic Lowry House

7-10:30 p.m. — The Historic Lowry House — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling paranormal investigation at one of the most haunted places in Alabama.

PMP Exam Preparation Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Alabama A&M University — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with a comprehensive PMP certification bootcamp.

Twelfth Night Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — VBC Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy of mistaken identities and love.

Alabama Regional Future City Competition

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — T.M. Elmore Gymnasium — Free entry — Middle school students showcase innovative cities of the future tackling real-world problems.

FREE Latin Dance Night

6:30-10:00 p.m. — The Electric Belle — Free entry — Start with a free dance lesson and keep the rhythm going all night on the dance floor.

Phi Beta Sigma Founders Day Celebration

6-11 PM — Stovehouse — Refund policy available — Celebrate 112 years of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service with music and camaraderie.

Los Rugar Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — Ok Corral — Ticket prices vary — Dance the night away to the melodic sounds of Los Rugar featuring their hit Cortinas Guindas.