Halloween Parties & Special Events in Huntsville and North Alabama

Dust off your costumes and get ready because we’ve got tons of local gatherings where you can put them to good use. Celebrating Halloween in Huntsville has never been easier with this list of local special events!

To get the full 411 about all that is happening in and around the Tennessee Valley this fall including information on Fall Break Camps, Trick/Trunk or Treating options, Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides, and more why not mosey on over to the full 2023 Fall Activity Guide. Then be sure to share the scoop with your friends so you’ll see familiar faces when you are out and about this fall season.

• Looking for Trunk-or-Treat events? Click here.
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• Looking for local Ghost Walks? Click here.
• Looking for Witches Rides? Click here.

Do you know about a Halloween event we missed? We’d love to add it, just send us a note at events@rocketcitymom.com and be sure to include the information listed here (e.g. Date/Time, Cost, URL, Location).

 

Huntsville Halloween Special Events & Parties

Grant Funk Railroad Halloween Display

Date/Time: Saturdays and Sundays in October & Halloween
Cost: Free
Location: Grant Funk Railroad
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Grant Funk Railroad will have their Halloween display open starting Sunday, 10/1 from 4-8. Then all Saturdays and Sundays in October from 4-8. That's 10/7-8, 10/14-15, 10/21-22, 10/28-29 and on Halloween. The trains will not run in the rain. This is a free event, though donations are appreciated. Handicap parking only in the driveway. Please…

MidCity Monster Mash

Date/Time: October 13-31
Cost: Free
Location: MidCity Huntsville
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MidCity Monster Mash is back for another year of tricks and treats. From October 13th – October 31st MidCity partners with The Camp to create spooky and fun experiences for guests like costume contests, karaoke, Halloween-themed cocktails and food, LIVE music every weekend, a pumpkin patch, spooky characters, all the instagram worthy photo opps, and MORE.

Spooky Stroll Down Gas Light Alley at Stovehouse

Time: Sat 14th @ 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Stovehouse
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Participating businesses will be passing out candy to Trick or Treaters, as well as store discounts. LIMITED Golden Tickets with exclusive offerings will also be handed out. Will YOUR little Goblin be the one to claim one? Kick off your Halloween festivities early by enjoying this FREE EVENT down Gas Light Alley, then make your way over to the Food Garden to enjoy food, drinks, and live music by the band Free Candy

Masquerade: Unmask the Magic

Time: Sat 14th @ 6:00 PM
Cost: $10
Location: Holy Spirit Catholic School Auditorium
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Discover the magic of the season with Masquerade: Unmask the Magic! This event is for children ages 12 to 18. Dress up (there will be a contest for the best costume!), and dance the night away, or at least until 9:00 with friends! This event is in the auditorium of Holy Spirit School located at 619…

Date/Time: October 21 & 28
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Haunted Trails and Family Fall Festival

Time: Sun 22nd @ 4:00 PM
Cost: $6 – $10
Location: Gurley Recreation Center
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Get your Halloween going with the Haunted Trails! Take a trip down the shadowy trail and see what all you meet, then have some fun at the Fall Festival activities!

Witches Day

Time: Thu 26th @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Lowe Mill
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Every year, the Thursday before Halloween is Witches Day at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. Witches Day started a few years ago by a member of the Lowe Mill A&E staff. Now the public is invited to join and dress up in your best witch costume! Artists and customers are encouraged to get dressed up in all their witchy paraphernalia to come hang out at Lowe Mill A&E.

EarlyWorks Halloween Bash 🍬

Date/Time: October 26-28
Cost: $10
Location: EarlyWorks Family of Museums
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Don't miss the annual EarlyWorks Halloween Bash where all the little ghosts and ghouls can gather for trick-or-treating throughout the Museum! Your tickets grant you access to a special trick-or-treating experience for you and your family. There will be a specified path so you can be sure not to miss a thing! The event time is estimated at 30 minutes but could be more or less depending on the family.

Spooky Space Spectacular 🍬

Time: Sat 28th @ 5:00 PM
Cost: $10
Location: Davidson Center at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
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Join the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its 10th Annual Halloween party! The event will include hands-on activities, tunes by DJ Teddy, indoor trick-or-treating, and LOTS of candy!