Where Fun Meets Fall
October in Huntsville, Alabama is more than just fall foliage; it’s a month packed with exciting events and activities for everyone to enjoy! From spooky festivals to family-friendly gatherings, there’s something for every age and interest. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll highlight the must-attend October events in Huntsville, ensuring you make the most of this vibrant season. Let’s dive into the fun-filled October calendar in Huntsville!
Madison Street Festival @ downtown Madison | Sat, Oct 7 @ 9:00am-4:00pm Arts & crafts, food vendors, a parade, kids’ activities, and more! FREE
Amateur Pumpkin-Carving Contest @ HSV Botanical Gardens | Sat, Oct 7 @ 2:00-5:00pm Enjoy pumpkin snacks while you vie for 1st place in scariest, cutest, and funniest pumpkins! Members: $15 | Non-Members: $20
Movies in the Meadow: Coco @ The Orion | Thurs, Oct 12 @ 5:00pm Bring your kids for this special screening of Disney’s Coco and enjoy themed concessions and cocktails, yard games, music, and more. FREE
Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll | Sun, Oct 15 @ 1:30-4:30pm One of the largest living history strolls in the nation with over 75 costumed characters, traditional music, scavenger hunts, and more! FREE
Hauntsville Horror Film Festival @ The Orion | Fri, Oct 20 @ 5:00pm Special screening of Black Swan & Suspiria FREE
Whistlestop BBQ Festival @ MidCity | Oct 20 & 21 Enjoy food vendors, a pulled pork tasting, live music, a kids’ area, and more. $15+
International Festival of North Alabama @ Jaycee Community Building | Sat, Oct 21 @ 10:00am-3:00pm Enjoy cultural performances, a parade, food trucks, an open-air market, and more! FREE
BOOtanica @ HSV Botanical Gardens | Oct 21 & 28 @ 10:00am-noon Come in costume and enjoy a Monster Mash dance party, games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, and more! $10+
Madison Witches Ride @ downtown Madison | Sun, Oct 22 @ 3:00pm Bring your kids to this 1-mile bike ride/walk/pet parade so they can collect candy from local witches including Middleton Law Firm’s very own Lynsey! The event will be followed by a Halloween block party! FREE
Trick or Treat @ Lowe Mill | Sat, Oct 28 @ 1:00-3:00pm Peruse historic Lowe Mill and gather candy from their local artists and makers. FREE
Monster Bash @ Lowe Mill | Sat, Oct 28 @ 7:00-11:00pm Come for the costume contest, stay for the dance party. $20
Fall Festival @ Toyota Field | Sat, Oct 28 @ 5:00-9:00pm Don your costume and trick or treat from 5:00-7:00, then enjoy a screening of The Haunted Mansion! $10 each | 12 & under: FREE
Halloween Spooktacular @ Main Event | Tues, Oct 31 @ 6:00-9:00pm Featuring trick-or-treating, a costume contest, face painting, and more! Plus, wear a family friendly costume to get free laser tag! FREE
Scarecrow Trail @ HSV Botanical Gardens | Daily Peruse over 40 scarecrows created by local businesses and schools! Regular admission charged
Huntsville Havoc Games @ Propst Arena Oct 27 vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers See link for tickets
