Nothing quite says Fall to us here at Rocket City Mom like a caramel apple, a little kettle corn, and a pumpkin carving contest or two. There’s plenty to be found using this list of Fall festivals, carnivals and special events happening all around the Tennessee Valley this Fall. Who knows, you might discover a brand new autumnal favorite to go with that pumpkin spice latte!
Do you know of one we missed? We’d love to add it, just send us a note at info@rocketcitymom.com and be sure to include the information listed here (e.g. Date/Time, Cost, URL, Location).
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, Halloween Parties, and more head over to the 2022 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 early fall fun? You’ll find it here. Weekends in September can be hot, hot, hot or come with a slight chill but they always come with fun!
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Cullman Oktoberfest 2022
Date/Time: September 29- October 1 | Various
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Cullman
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Cullman’s German heritage comes to life with a Southern Style during this annual week-long festival. Enjoy traditional German music, authentic German food, dancing, carriage rides, beer and wine, a classic car show, arts & crafts, guided walking tours, shopping, music and so much more.
When October arrives you know it’s time to pull out the Halloween decorations, grab a few extra bags of candy at the store (for the kids, of course) and wrap yourself in your favorite sweater! #CantGetHereSoonEnough
Madison Street Festival
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Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Madison
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Enjoy food, fun, music, art, and more at the Madison Street Festival. The mission of the Madison Street Festival is to provide a free, fun day of family entertainment that unites the community as they enjoy arts and culture, interactive exhibits, and entertainment. Attractions include: Children's Area Crafters Cove Community Showcase Car Show Student Art…
Honey Festival
Time: October 2, 2022 @ 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Hampton Cove Community
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The 4th Annual Alabama Honey Festival is happening in Hampton Cove! Hosted this year by Artisans Cove, A&M University Small Farms Research, Auburn Bees, Sweet Grown Alabama, MCBA, JCBA and Under Clover Apiaries, this well attended annual festival includes specialty vendors, food trucks and will feature honeybees behind a viewing area. Want to talk bees? Come relax and chat at our DCA with beekeepers. They have plenty of stories to tell… it’s not just for drones! This family friendly event is free but parking and bathroom facilities are extremely limited. Please plan appropriately. Educational programs will feature honeybees behind viewing glass, beekeepers, specialty vendors, food demos and food trucks.
Boaz Harvest Festival
Date/Time: October 7-8 | 8 AM- 6 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Boaz
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The 58th Annual Harvest Festival celebrates the wonderful fall season and all that makes the Boaz Area great. The two-day celebration will include food, arts & crafts vendors, entertainment, Miss Harvest Festival Pageant, a corn hole competition, pumpkin decorating contest, classic car show, cosplay, and more.
Lake City Fallfest
Date/Time: October 7-8 | 10 AM- 6 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Guntersville
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Don't miss the Lake City Fallfest! There will be train rides, pumpkin bowling, live music, games, hay rides, outdoor market place, food trucks and more!
International Observe the Moon Night
Time: October 8, 2022 @ 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Davidson Center at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
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Join for the International Observe the Moon Night Event for a night a fun!
Chalktoberfest
Time: October 15, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Belk at Bridge Street
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Join for the 3rd annual “Chalktoberfest” chalk art festival! The event area will be located around the Belk Courtyard and throughout Bridge Street at participating retailers and restaurants. There will be live music, balloon artist, face painting and more.
Punkin’ Pickin’ Extravaganza Train Ride
Date/Time: October 15 | 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2:30 PM
Cost: $20 – $25
Location: North Alabama Railroad Museum
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Combine trains and pumpkins and you get the perfect fall weekend activity!
Peinhardt Farm Days
Date/Time: October 15-16 | 9 AM-3 PM
Cost: $10
Location: Peinhardt Living History Farm
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This family-owned farm will host its annual public day on October 15-16. Hands-on activities are demonstrated over forty acres of the farm bordering interstate 65 and highway 278. Families come away with armloads of remembrances including pumpkins, cotton, sweet potatoes, blue bird houses, apple pigs, wooden pegs, crosscut saw rounds, and much more!
Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll
Time: October 16, 2022 @ 1:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Maple Hill Cemetery
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The Huntsville Pilgrimage Association is so excited to announce that this year they will be having the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll, on Sunday, October 16th. The Characters of Maple Hill Cemetery and the Huntsville Pilgrimage Association Board will be looking forward to seeing you! Enjoy over 60 characters from Huntsville's history come alive along with exhibits, live music and a scavenger hunt.
Athens Storytelling Festival
Date/Time: October 21-22 | 9 AM- 9:20 PM
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Athens Storytelling Festival is held annually in the last weekend of October amid the shops and eateries of historic Athens, AL. Life, Legends, and Lies -- from ghost stories to tear-jerkers to knee-slappers, you'll get wrapped up in the story and magic of the very talented storytellers as they "spin the yarn" at this annual…
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German Food Fest
Time: October 22, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Messiah Lutheran Church
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Come join Messiah Lutheran Church in Madison for German food, desserts, live music, children's activities, craft sales, and more!
River Clay Fine Arts Festival
Date/Time: October 22 9 AM – 5 PM | October 23 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost: $5
Location: Decatur City Hall Lawn
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River Clay Fine Arts Festival (River Clay) brings together people from across the region to celebrate the visual arts in all its forms. The juried fine arts festival includes an artist market featuring local and national artists, children’s art activities, student art exhibits and much, much more. Situated on the beautiful, park-like setting of Decatur’s City Hall Campus, the festival offers a destination for visiting art enthusiasts and area residents to spend time sharing ideas, purchasing art and immersing themselves in the artistic experience.
Fall Color Special Train Ride
Date/Time: October 29 and November 5 | 10 AM & 1 PM
Cost: $10 – $15
Location: North Alabama Railroad Museum
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This is the time of year when the leaves put on their show for us, and there’s nothing like a scenic train trip through the colorful foliage on the Mercury & Chase Railroad. This is a full length, ten mile train ride lasting over an hour.
One Table Huntsville
Time: November 21, 2022 @ 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Big Spring Park
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Village of Promise will host One Table Huntsville, a FREE city-wide Thanksgiving meal at Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. The goal is to unite people from all walks of life across our city, give thanks, create unity, and celebrate diversity.
29th Annual Huntsville Turkey Trot 5K
Time: November 24, 2022 @ 8:00 AM
Cost: $25 – $30
Location: Charger Park, UAH Campus
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The Turkey Trot is an annual Huntsville Thanksgiving tradition!
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