Huntsville Weekend Roundup October 1 – 3
It’s a great Huntsville Weekend, and there’s plenty of ways to spend it together. Explore the absolutely gorgeous new South Huntsville Library branch and borrow a book or two for the weekend. Then head on over to a pumpkin patch or movies in the park for The Haunted Mansion . If you don’t find something below, you can always check out our full Event Calendar for even more cool stuff.
2021 Fall Activity Guide
Your ultimate guide to the best Fall ever is here! Pumpkin patches, Fall festivals, concerts and more – all gathered in one place for you! Check out the 2021 Fall Activity Guide to start planning a magical season the entire family will enjoy. We’re also starting to gather events for our Halloween Fun list – be sure we include yours by emailing us!
Huntsville Weekend Fun For Families
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Free & Cheap Activities
- FREE – Check out the children’s area in the brand new South Huntsville Library branch. Details
- FREE – Groove to R & B Vibes Live at Lowe Mill’s Fall Concerts on the Dock. Details
- FREE – Enjoy an afternoon of fun and education at the Alabama Honey Festival. Details
- FREE – Catch a showing of The Haunted Mansion at Fall Fridays Movies in the Park. Details
- FREE – Play a round of putt putt around the square at the DHI’s Downtown Open. Details
- FREE – Take a Free Guided Fall Walking Tour of Five Points and learn some of the stories about the area. Details
- FREE – Enter a pumpkin decorating contest, shop crafts vendors, and more at the Boaz Harvest Festival. Details
- FREE – Shop Athens Kids Mart to find new looks for less as the seasons change. Details
- FREE – Play games and craft using some of your favorite characters at If You Were In. Details
- FREE – See limited edition Hot Wheels and more at the Rocket City Hot Wheeler’s Diecast Show. Details
- FREE – Enjoy German food, dancing, arts & crafts, and more at the Cullman Oktoberfest. Details
- FREE – Stroll downtown Florence during First Fridays and shop local arts & crafts vendors. Details
- FREE – Head downtown for the Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt for kids! Details
- FREE – Enjoy an out-of-this-world hunt for Huntsville’s Space Murals. Details
Worth the Money this Huntsville Weekend
- Get ready for spooky season and go on a Huntsville Ghost Walk. Details
- Visit Lyon Family Farms to pick a pumpkin and watch some fireworks. Details
- Ride the kiddie coaster at 4D Farms before picking your pumpkin. Details
- Donate food items for a free pumpkin at Hidden River’s Give What You Can event. Details
- Get lost in a corn maze, take a hay ride or pick a pumpkin at a local Fall farm. Details
- Check out the creepy crawlies at Cook Museum’s Spider Special! Terrarium Display. Details
- Have a Huntsville staycation for less with the new Rocket City Kids Pass. Details
- Stroll through the Scarecrow Trail at HBG’s Festifall Celebration. Details
- Look to the Autumn Skies at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s INTUITIVE Planetarium. Details
ICYMI…
- 10 Magical Reasons to Visit the Garden this Fall
- New South Huntsville Library Opens
- 20 Things to Do This Fall with Kids
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