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Little Monsters Mash!

Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL, United States

🍁🍂Step into a delightfully festive fall day at the Garden at Little Monsters Mash! Thoughtfully designed for young children and the grown-ups who love creating memories with them, this family-friendly fall celebration invites guests of all ages to explore, connect, and make joyful memories in the heart of the Garden’s autumn beauty. Whether you’re looking to build new traditions, meet other families, or simply enjoy a relaxed, playful outing in nature, Little Monsters Mash offers the perfect blend of fall fun and festive charm!
Activities Include:
🍭Trick-or-Treat Trail: A gentle, garden-themed path with festive sponsor stops
🎭Costume Contests:
 11:00 AM – Most Creative Homemade
 12:00 PM – Best Family Group
 12:45 PM – Best Character
🎪Inflatables & Lawn Games: Active fun for curious kids
🎈Face Painting & Balloon Twisting: Always a hit with little monsters
🎃Pumpkin Decorating: No carving required—just creativity and a take-home souvenir
📸Harvest Photo Spot: Snap the perfect fall family moment
🎶Music & Movement: A live DJ brings energy and dance fun
🌭Festive Bites: Seasonal snacks and family-friendly bites available for purchase

Cost: $12-$25
When: October 11| 10AM-1PM

$12 – $25

Old Fashion Farm Day (Valhermoso Springs)

Old Fashion Farm Day 265 Outreach Road, Valhermoso Springs, United States

This year promises an overall new experience with yard games (like corn hole and Jenga), a lot of Carnival-style games, live musical entertainment, and MORE SHADE!  You'll find the usual burgers, hot dogs, chips, candy, and homemade ice cream, along with the customary Farm Day games --- Three Legged Race, Lemon Eating Contest, Human wheel barrow race, Three-Legged Ball Kick Race, Upside-Down Tea Drinking Contest, Egg Toss, Sack Race, Cracker Whistle Blow and Tractor Pull!

Cost:FREE
When:October 11|10AM-3PM

Free
Lake City Fall Festival (Guntersville)

Lake City Fall Festival (Guntersville)

Downtown Guntersville 336 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL, United States +1 more

Mark your calendars for this fun-filled weekend on Lake Guntersville! Live music, vendors, food trucks, hay & train rides, costume contest, & witches ride!

When : October 10-11 | 10AM - 6PM
Where : Downtown Guntersville
Cost : FREE

Free
The Pumpkin Patch at MidCity

The Pumpkin Patch at MidCity

MidCity Huntsville 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

The Pumpkin Patch is back again at MidCity District each weekend in October! Stock up on your fall decor by shopping with local farmer, Reed's Farmers Market!

🎃Pumpkins⁠
🎃Mums⁠
🎃Gourds⁠
🎃Corn Stalks and more!

When : 10/3-5, 10/10-12, 10/17-19, 10/24-26, 10/31
Where : MidCity
Cost : Free entry

Free

Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill

Lowe Mill 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

Vendors from all over the area will present their finest products, whether made-by-hand, second-hand or made by the earth.

When: Saturdays through October 25 | 11 AM-4:15 PM
Cost: FREE

Free

Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival 2025

Southside Park 16159 Chaney Thompson Rd RE, Huntsville, AL, United States

It's time for the the 2025 Bluegrass & BBQ Festival! Hosted by the South Huntsville Main Business Association and County Commissioner Phil Riddick, this FREE family-friendly event is back and bigger than ever!
What to expect:
🎶 Bluegrass & BBQ Festival 2025 🎶
📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🌭Food trucks (open at 12:00 PM)
📍 Southside Park, Chaney Thompson Rd – Huntsville, AL
💵 FREE Admission!

Cost: FREE
When: October 11| 1PM-7PM

Free

Witches, Wizards & Warlocks Ride (Guntersville)

Downtown Scottsboro Scottsboro, AL, United States

Witches, Wizards & Warlocks Ride is a whimsical Halloween themed parade through Downtown Guntersville

When : October 11th | 3:30PM
Where : Stach & CO. | Downtown Guntersville
Cost : Free

Free
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free
Huntsville Ghost Walk

Huntsville Ghost Walk

Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL, United States

All walking tours leave from Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in September and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October. Walking tours are $13 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required. All tours will begin promptly at the start time so be sure to show up early to find parking and check in. They all are approximately 1.5 hours long, all have completely different stories, all are equally wonderful. Don't ask them to choose the best, they love them all!

Cost: $8-$13
When: September 5 - October 31| 6PM-8PM

$8 – $13

Movie Night on Village Green & Pumpkin Patch

Clift Farm Green Space 300 Clift Home Place Drive, Madison, AL, United States

Get ready for Movie Night on Village Green! Bring your friends, a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the movie "Up." Enjoy free face painting! Chuck’s Fish will have a picnic dinner menu for movie night available for purchase, and S&J Produce will have a pumpkin patch set up.

When: October 11 | 6 PM
Cost: FREE

Free
Featured

Light Up the Night for Cancer at Hays Farm

Hays Farm South Huntsville 1150 Haysland Rd SW, Huntsville, United States

Join for Light Up the Night for Cancer at Hays Farm, a meaningful community walk to honor and support those affected by cancer. Walk along the scenic trails at Hays Farm, illuminated by beautiful luminaries placed along the path to represent hope, remembrance, and community support.

When: October 11 | 6:30 PM
Cost: $25

$25

Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10
The Pumpkin Patch at MidCity

The Pumpkin Patch at MidCity

MidCity Huntsville 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

The Pumpkin Patch is back again at MidCity District each weekend in October! Stock up on your fall decor by shopping with local farmer, Reed's Farmers Market!

🎃Pumpkins⁠
🎃Mums⁠
🎃Gourds⁠
🎃Corn Stalks and more!

When : 10/3-5, 10/10-12, 10/17-19, 10/24-26, 10/31
Where : MidCity
Cost : Free entry

Free
CCT Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park (Cullman)

CCT Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park (Cullman)

Art Park Cullman 1031 2nd St SW, Cullman, United States

The first-ever Cullman Community Theater Halloween event, Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park, is an interactive, family-friendly theatrical show that brings spooky season fun to life. With unexpected twists and a touch of ghostly mischief, it’s storytelling like you’ve never experienced before.

When : October 5th, October 12th, October 19th, October 25th | 4PM - 5PM & 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Where : Art Park (Cullman)
Cost : FREE

Free
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free
CCT Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park (Cullman)

CCT Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park (Cullman)

Art Park Cullman 1031 2nd St SW, Cullman, United States

The first-ever Cullman Community Theater Halloween event, Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park, is an interactive, family-friendly theatrical show that brings spooky season fun to life. With unexpected twists and a touch of ghostly mischief, it’s storytelling like you’ve never experienced before.

When : October 5th, October 12th, October 19th, October 25th | 4PM - 5PM & 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Where : Art Park (Cullman)
Cost : FREE

Free
Huntsville Ghost Walk

Huntsville Ghost Walk

Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL, United States

All walking tours leave from Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in September and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October. Walking tours are $13 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required. All tours will begin promptly at the start time so be sure to show up early to find parking and check in. They all are approximately 1.5 hours long, all have completely different stories, all are equally wonderful. Don't ask them to choose the best, they love them all!

Cost: $8-$13
When: September 5 - October 31| 6PM-8PM

$8 – $13

Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10

Tigers for Tomorrow Columbus Day Community Tour (Attalla)

Tigers For Tomorrow 708 County Road 345, Attalla, AL, AL, United States

Join T4T for a special Community Tour!

You’ll enjoy a guided walk through the preserve and discover:
Stories about our animal residents and their journeys to Tigers for Tomorrow
Insights into their unique instincts, personalities, and preferences
A deeper understanding of the wild world!

When : October 13th | 2PM
Where : Tigers for Tomorrow
Cost : Adults / $20 + Children (4-11) / $10 + Children (3-under) / Free

$10 – $20
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free

Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10

Bookmobile at Mark Russell Recreation Center

Mark Russell Recreation Center 429 Taylor Road, Huntsville

Visit the HMCPL Bookmobile at the Mark Russell Recreation Center in Hampton Cove every Tuesday (weather permitting) from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Browse a wide selection of books for readers of all ages.

When: Every Tuesday | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: FREE

Free
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free

Adaptive Fun for All Fall Festival

Tate Farms 8414 Moores Mill Rd, Meridianville, AL, United States

This inclusive event welcomes individuals of all abilities for an evening of fall fun. Enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn pit and more in a supportive and festive atmosphere.

NOTE: Ages two & up

When : October 14th | 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Where : Tate Farms
Cost : $15

$15
Haunt Walks (Athens)

Haunt Walks (Athens)

Athens Haunt Walk 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, United States

This tour is based off the book The Spirits of Athens by local author Shane Black. It tells the spookier side of real Athens history.

When : October 14th, 16th, 21st, 23th, 28th, 30th | 7PM & 7:30PM
Where : 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611
Cost : $18+ Fees

$18
Haunt Walks (Athens)

Haunt Walks (Athens)

Athens Haunt Walk 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, United States

This tour is based off the book The Spirits of Athens by local author Shane Black. It tells the spookier side of real Athens history.

When : October 14th, 16th, 21st, 23th, 28th, 30th | 7PM & 7:30PM
Where : 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611
Cost : $18+ Fees

$18

Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free

Cocktails at The View

Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join us every Wednesday 5-8pm April through October. No admission charge. You bring your friends – we supply The View! Watch the sun go down and enjoy stunning views of Huntsville and beautiful sunsets from the best view of Huntsville! VIP reserved tables can be purchased, and many tables are available with open seating. Ride…

Free

Homeschool Day at Chapman Mountain

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 US Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL

During the 2025-2026 school year, the Land Trust will host programs at Chapman Mountain designed for the homeschool community. These days offer families the opportunity to visit the preserve with environmental educators on site to lead short hikes, suggest activities, and conduct a small number of short programs.

When : October 16th | 9am - 2pm
Where : Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
Cost : FREE

Free

Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10

Greene Street Market

Green Street Market 208 Eustis Ave SE, Huntsville, United States

The Greene Street Market at Nativity is downtown Huntsville's producer-only, open-air market for fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers! It's where you go to meet farmers with gorgeous local produce, grass fed beef and pork, free range chickens and eggs; pick up freshly-prepared meals, gourmet popsicles, traditionally-made relishes, cheeses, preserves and breads. And, it's where local artisans offer their works!

Cost: FREE
When: July 3 - October 30| 3PM-6PM

Free

Spooktacular Market at The Providence Market

The Providence Market 1 Town Center Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

🎃 Get ready for a hauntingly fun time at the Providence Spooktacular Market! Bring your best costume and your trick-or-treat basket as they transform the market into a spooky celebration filled with treats, thrills, and festive fun for the entire family. 🍭Trick-or-Treat Fun: Walk through the market and collect goodies from participating vendors—make sure your basket is ready! It’s a safe, family-friendly way to enjoy the classic Halloween tradition while supporting local businesses.
🎭Costume Contest: Wear your most creative costume for a chance to win a spooktacular surprise! Show off your eerie ensembles and get ready for a thrilling contest where the best costume wins a prize you won’t want to miss. Bring the whole family for a ghoulishly good time at the Providence Spooktacular Halloween Market—it’s sure to be a frightfully fun day for all!

Cost: FREE
When: October 16| 4PM-8PM

Free
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free

Biergarten at U.S. Space & Rocket Center

US Space and Rocket Center One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

Biergarten is BACK for its 12th year at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! Join the fun every Thursday (May 22 - Oct 23, 5-7:30 PM) for great pretzels and live music under the Saturn V! Entry is FREE! Purchase required for food and drinks.

When: Every Thursday May-October | 5 PM-7:30 PM
Cost: FREE entry, food extra charge

Free
Haunt Walks (Athens)

Haunt Walks (Athens)

Athens Haunt Walk 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, United States

This tour is based off the book The Spirits of Athens by local author Shane Black. It tells the spookier side of real Athens history.

When : October 14th, 16th, 21st, 23th, 28th, 30th | 7PM & 7:30PM
Where : 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611
Cost : $18+ Fees

$18
Haunt Walks (Athens)

Haunt Walks (Athens)

Athens Haunt Walk 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, United States

This tour is based off the book The Spirits of Athens by local author Shane Black. It tells the spookier side of real Athens history.

When : October 14th, 16th, 21st, 23th, 28th, 30th | 7PM & 7:30PM
Where : 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611
Cost : $18+ Fees

$18
The Pumpkin Patch at MidCity

The Pumpkin Patch at MidCity

MidCity Huntsville 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

The Pumpkin Patch is back again at MidCity District each weekend in October! Stock up on your fall decor by shopping with local farmer, Reed's Farmers Market!

🎃Pumpkins⁠
🎃Mums⁠
🎃Gourds⁠
🎃Corn Stalks and more!

When : 10/3-5, 10/10-12, 10/17-19, 10/24-26, 10/31
Where : MidCity
Cost : Free entry

Free

Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free
Whistlestop BBQ Festival!

Whistlestop BBQ Festival!

MidCity Huntsville 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

WhistleStop: Rocket City's BBQ Festival is BACK!
A beloved North Alabama tradition since 2001, WhistleStop returns October 17th & 18th, 2025, to the vibrant MidCity District! Presented by the Apollo Coalition, this year's festival features a new contest, fantastic music, and more! Join them for a fantastic weekend of BBQ, music, and community spirit, all for a great cause!

Cost: $15-25
When: October 17-18| 11AM-11PM

$15 – $25

3rd Fridays at Piper & Leaf- Tailgate Sale & Tunes

Piper and Leaf Farm and Tea Brewery 997 Heart of Dixie Highway, Laceys Spring, AL, United States

Join Piper & Leaf for their Tailgate Sale & Tunes event – a community yard sale and an acoustic jam session all rolled into one!

When: Third Fridays of the Month | April-October |  5pm-8pm
Cost: FREE

Free
Downtown Food Truck Rally

Downtown Food Truck Rally

Big Spring Park 420 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

The Downtown Food Truck Rally is rolling back into the heart of the city - and this year, there are fun new themes and a vote for Huntsville’s Downtown Food Vendor Winner where YOU get to vote for your favorite food truck each month!

When: Every Third Friday May through October | 5 – 9 PM
Cost: FREE

Free

Farley Elementary School Trunk or Treat

Farley Elementary School 2900 Green Cove Road, Huntsville, AL, United States

Enjoy trunk or treating, corn hole, ring toss, and cake walk!

When : October 17th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where : Farley Elementary School
Cost : Free (Pay to play options in the center of the event, which can be purchased for $1.00 at a PTA table near the front of the event)

Free

Friday Night Music on Village Green: The Grasstronauts

Clift Farm Green Space 300 Clift Home Place Drive, Madison, AL, United States

Join for Friday night music on Village Green! The Grasstronauts is a progressive bluegrass band comprised of local Huntsville musicians. The Grasstronauts play acoustic instruments and tunes typically heard in Bluegrass music but also play an extensive list of tunes not associated with bluegrass. Bring your favorite lawn chair or picnic blanket for a night out in Clift Farm.

When: October 17 | 5:30-8:30 PM
Cost: FREE

Free
Huntsville Ghost Walk

Huntsville Ghost Walk

Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL, United States

All walking tours leave from Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in September and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October. Walking tours are $13 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required. All tours will begin promptly at the start time so be sure to show up early to find parking and check in. They all are approximately 1.5 hours long, all have completely different stories, all are equally wonderful. Don't ask them to choose the best, they love them all!

Cost: $8-$13
When: September 5 - October 31| 6PM-8PM

$8 – $13
Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Big Spraing Park Downtown HUntsville Downstown Huntsville, HUntsville, AL, United States

Movies in the Park will feature a FREE fall-themed movie and other activities. Make sure to bring your own blanket and chairs. Food vendors and music will start at 5PM with the movie starting at sunset (approximately 6 PM).

Movie Lineup:
Oct 3: Inside Out 2
Oct 10: Soul
Oct 17: Adams Family
Oct 24: Wicked
Where : Big Spring Park West
Cost : Free

Free
Bailey Cove Fall Pop-Up Market

Bailey Cove Fall Pop-Up Market

Bailey Cove Farmer's Market at St. Thomas 12200 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL, United States

Your favorite vendors will be back this fall! Check out Bailey Cove Farmers Market at Saint Thomas fall pop-up markets.

When : September 20th | October 18th | November 15th
Times : 8AM - 12PM
Where : Bailey Cove Farmers Market at Saint Thomas

FREE

The Providence Market

The Village of Providence 7 Town Center Dr NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join us for The Providence Market in Huntsville, AL! Discover local businesses and farmers with fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts. Enjoy live music and fun encounters with farm animals. It's a community event you won't want to miss!

Cost:FREE
When:June 14-December 6|9AM-2PM

Free

Autumn at the Marketplace (Scottsboro)

The Marketplace (Scottsboro) 3509 South Broad Street, Scottsboro, United States

Bring the whole family and enjoy a perfect autumn day outdoors! This festive event will feature fun games and activities for all ages, a variety of local vendors with unique goods and early holiday gifts, plus plenty of delicious food and drinks to enjoy.

When : October 18th | 10AM - 2PM
Where : The Marketplace - Scottsboro
Cost : Free

Free

Harvest Howls FallFest (Attalla)

Tigers For Tomorrow 708 County Road 345, Attalla, AL, AL, United States

Let's have a wild day of live music, keeper talks, animal enrichment, crafts, games, a tortoise race, pumpkin toss at 2 p.m., and even a lion plop!

When : October 18th | 9AM - 4PM
Where : Tigers for Tomorrow (Attalla)
Cost : $20 Adults | $10 Kids (4–11)

$10 – $20
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Fall on the Farm

Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

See Burritt’s Historic Park come alive as you celebrate the abundant harvest and prepare for the winter days ahead! You’ll find the interpretive team demonstrating skills your great-grandparents would know well, from fiber artistry to agriculture to open hearth cooking. With old fashioned games for children to play and our barnyard buddies ready to say hello, it’s a day the whole family can enjoy!

When: October 18th | 10am-4pm
Cost: Included in General Admission | FREE for Members

Free – $12

Shipps Baptist Church Fall Festival (Gurly)

Shipps Baptist Church (Gurley) 356 Little Cove Road, Gurley, AL, United States

🎉 What’s Happening:
• Inflatables 🏰
• Train Ride 🚂
• Cake Walk 🍰
• Carnival Games 🎯
• Free Food 🌭🍔
• Snow Cones 🍧
• Cotton Candy 🍭
• Popcorn 🍿
…and so much more!

When : October 18th | 11AM - 2PM
Where : Shipps Baptist Church
Cost : FREE

Free

Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill

Lowe Mill 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

Vendors from all over the area will present their finest products, whether made-by-hand, second-hand or made by the earth.

When: Saturdays through October 25 | 11 AM-4:15 PM
Cost: FREE

Free

Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10
Whistlestop BBQ Festival!

Whistlestop BBQ Festival!

MidCity Huntsville 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

WhistleStop: Rocket City's BBQ Festival is BACK!
A beloved North Alabama tradition since 2001, WhistleStop returns October 17th & 18th, 2025, to the vibrant MidCity District! Presented by the Apollo Coalition, this year's festival features a new contest, fantastic music, and more! Join them for a fantastic weekend of BBQ, music, and community spirit, all for a great cause!

Cost: $15-25
When: October 17-18| 11AM-11PM

$15 – $25

Huntsville Police and Parks & Rec Halloween Party

John Hunt Park 2151 Airport Road, Huntsville, AL, United States

The Huntsville Police Department and Huntsville Parks & Recreation invite you to their annual Halloween Party! Take your family, friends and festive spirit for an afternoon of fun – costumes are encouraged but not required.

🎃Trunk or Treat
🎃Bounce houses
🎃Family-friendly entertainment and carnival games
🎃Food trucks

When : October 18 | 3PM - 8PM
Where Jaycee Community Building | John Hunt Park
Cost : Free

Free

Makers Market Fallfest

Giga Parts 6123 University Drive, Huntsville, United States

Get ready for a night of fall fun for the whole family!

✨ Shop local vendors
🍭 Trunk or Treating
🍔 Food trucks
👻 Costume Contest (kids & teens only)
🚗 Trunk Decorating Contest

When: October 18th | 4PM - 8PM
Where : GigaParts Huntsville
Cost : Free

Free
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free
Huntsville Ghost Walk

Huntsville Ghost Walk

Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL, United States

All walking tours leave from Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in September and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October. Walking tours are $13 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required. All tours will begin promptly at the start time so be sure to show up early to find parking and check in. They all are approximately 1.5 hours long, all have completely different stories, all are equally wonderful. Don't ask them to choose the best, they love them all!

Cost: $8-$13
When: September 5 - October 31| 6PM-8PM

$8 – $13

Friday Night Flick at Three Caves

Three Caves 905 Kennamer Dr SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join the Land Trust of North Alabama for a screening of the original cult classic Beetlejuice in one of Alabama’s most unique venues!

When : October 18th | Gates open at 6PM
Where : Three Caves Quarry
Cost : $15-$20

$15 – $20

Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10
The Pumpkin Patch at MidCity

The Pumpkin Patch at MidCity

MidCity Huntsville 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

The Pumpkin Patch is back again at MidCity District each weekend in October! Stock up on your fall decor by shopping with local farmer, Reed's Farmers Market!

🎃Pumpkins⁠
🎃Mums⁠
🎃Gourds⁠
🎃Corn Stalks and more!

When : 10/3-5, 10/10-12, 10/17-19, 10/24-26, 10/31
Where : MidCity
Cost : Free entry

Free
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Madison Witches Ride

Downtown Madison Madison, AL, United States

A fun ride, roll, and stroll through Historic Downtown Madison, the Madison Witches Ride will feature festive local witches of all sorts spreading Halloween cheer & throwing candy to hundreds of onlooking children along Garner Street

When: October 19 | 3-5 PM
Cost: FREE

Free
CCT Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park (Cullman)

CCT Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park (Cullman)

Art Park Cullman 1031 2nd St SW, Cullman, United States

The first-ever Cullman Community Theater Halloween event, Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park, is an interactive, family-friendly theatrical show that brings spooky season fun to life. With unexpected twists and a touch of ghostly mischief, it’s storytelling like you’ve never experienced before.

When : October 5th, October 12th, October 19th, October 25th | 4PM - 5PM & 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Where : Art Park (Cullman)
Cost : FREE

Free
Jazz in the City (Athens)

Jazz in the City (Athens)

Athens Farmers Market 445 W Green St, Athens, United States

Spend your Sundays surrounded by the smooth, soulful sounds of jazz! Introducing Jazz in the City– this fall series brings live music to parks and spaces across Athens, featuring some of our community’s favorite local jazz bands and musicians.

When : October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd | 4PM - 6PM
Where : Athens Farmers Market
Cost : FREE

Free

Meridianville Athletic Association Trunk or Treat

Meridianville Athletic Association 160 Meridianville Springs Rd, Meridianville, United States

Spooktacular night of fun at the Meridianville Athletic Association with bounce houses, cake walks, games, food trucks, decorated trunks, and TONS of candy!

When : October 19th | 4PM - 7PM
Where : MAA | 160 Meridianville Springs Rd. Meridianville, AL, United States, Alabama 35759

FREE
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free
CCT Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park (Cullman)

CCT Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park (Cullman)

Art Park Cullman 1031 2nd St SW, Cullman, United States

The first-ever Cullman Community Theater Halloween event, Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park, is an interactive, family-friendly theatrical show that brings spooky season fun to life. With unexpected twists and a touch of ghostly mischief, it’s storytelling like you’ve never experienced before.

When : October 5th, October 12th, October 19th, October 25th | 4PM - 5PM & 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Where : Art Park (Cullman)
Cost : FREE

Free
Huntsville Ghost Walk

Huntsville Ghost Walk

Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL, United States

All walking tours leave from Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in September and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October. Walking tours are $13 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required. All tours will begin promptly at the start time so be sure to show up early to find parking and check in. They all are approximately 1.5 hours long, all have completely different stories, all are equally wonderful. Don't ask them to choose the best, they love them all!

Cost: $8-$13
When: September 5 - October 31| 6PM-8PM

$8 – $13
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free

Bookmobile at Mark Russell Recreation Center

Mark Russell Recreation Center 429 Taylor Road, Huntsville

Visit the HMCPL Bookmobile at the Mark Russell Recreation Center in Hampton Cove every Tuesday (weather permitting) from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Browse a wide selection of books for readers of all ages.

When: Every Tuesday | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: FREE

Free
MidCity Monster Mash!

MidCity Monster Mash!

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama

🎃Spooky season is on the way!!! Mark your calendars for the 2025 MidCity Monster Mash! They're kicking things off on Tuesday, October 7th, and this fun Halloween pop-up runs through November 1st!!🎃
Get your costumes ready!!!!
👇👇👇
👻Scary good food menu
👻Spooky and fun photo opps
👻Monsters roaming The Camp
👻LIVE music every Thursday-Sunday
👻Costume parties
👻Fall Market every Sunday
👻AND SO MUCH MORE DURING OCTOBER!!!!
It’s the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. 🥳

Cost: FREE
When: October 7 - November 1| 4PM-10PM

Free

Re/Max Trunk or Treat (Decatur)

Re/Max Platinum 2699 Sandlin Rd Suite A-5, Decatur, United States

Take the kids in their best costumes for a fun evening of treats, decorated trunks, and fall festivities 🍬✨ When : October 21st | 5PM - 7PM Where : Re/Max Decatur Parking Lot Cost : Free For more information check HERE!

Free
Haunt Walks (Athens)

Haunt Walks (Athens)

Athens Haunt Walk 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, United States

This tour is based off the book The Spirits of Athens by local author Shane Black. It tells the spookier side of real Athens history.

When : October 14th, 16th, 21st, 23th, 28th, 30th | 7PM & 7:30PM
Where : 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611
Cost : $18+ Fees

$18
Haunt Walks (Athens)

Haunt Walks (Athens)

Athens Haunt Walk 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, United States

This tour is based off the book The Spirits of Athens by local author Shane Black. It tells the spookier side of real Athens history.

When : October 14th, 16th, 21st, 23th, 28th, 30th | 7PM & 7:30PM
Where : 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611
Cost : $18+ Fees

$18