36 Can’t Miss Family-Friendly Events Happening in October

Fall is in full swing and there’s tons of ways to get in the spirit this October! We’ve rounded up 36 events to enjoy together this month and 21 are 100% FREE. Better yet, that doesn’t even include all of the trick or treat & trunk or treat events happening across town. Be sure to check out that list here for even more spooky and fall fun!
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Even More Family-Fun
🍬Trick or Treats & Trunk or Treats
🎃 North Alabama Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, & Hayrides
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Date/Time: Monday, October 3 – Wendesday, October 5 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Date/Time: October 4, 6, 8, & 10
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Date/Time: October 6 – 16 | Various Times
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Date/Time: October 7 – 8 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Date/Time: October 7 – 8 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Date/Time: October 7 & 14 | 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.
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Date/Time: October 13 – 23
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Date/Time: October 14 at 7 p.m. | October 15 & 16 at 1 & 6 p.m.
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Date/Time: October 15 at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., & 2 p.m.
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Date/Time: October 21 & 22 | 9 a.m. – 9:20 p.m.
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Date/Time: October 22 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | October 23 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Date/Time: October 27-29 | 4:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
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Date/Time: October 29 & 30 | 9 AM- 4 PM
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Date/Time: October 29 and November 5 | 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
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