11 cool Halloween events to check out here in the Rocket City
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October is here, folks! And with October comes a bevy of Halloween celebrations all over town. One thing I have realized about Huntsville since moving here is that this place does Halloween the right way, and really knows how to get into the mood for the spooky season!
Whether you’re looking for something for the kids or out for some grown-up Halloween fun, there’s plenty to do this month!
Such as…
Halloween Party + Haunted House @ John Hunt Park
- What: Fill your trick-or-treat bags at the candy booths, enjoy family-friendly entertainment, have fun at the games and inflatables, check out tasty food from local vendors and take a walk through the Haunted House for some Halloween scares.
- When: Saturday, October 18, 3-8PM
- Cost: Free
- Details
Monster Mash @ Mark Russell Recreation Center
- What: Head to the Mark Russell Rec Center for seasonal crafts, games, treats and more Halloween family fun.
- When: Saturday, October 25, 10AM-12PM
- Cost: Free
- Details
Halloween Bash @ EarlyWorks
- What: Gather the kiddos for trick-or-treating throughout the Museum! Your tickets grant you access to a special trick-or-treating experience for you and your family.
- When: October 24-25, 3-7PM
- Cost: $10+
- Details
Huntsville Ghost Walk @ Twickenham
- What: Start at Harrison Brothers Hardware and take a tour of old Huntsville, while learning of the city’s haunted past.
- When: Fridays + Saturdays, 6-8PM
- Cost: $8
- Details
Madison Witches Ride @ Downtown Madison
- What: The Madison Witches Ride is hosted by Madison Visionary Partners as a fundraiser to benefit Miracle League of Madison, a community-led effort to bring a Miracle League field to Palmer Park.
- When: October 19, 3PM
- Cost: Free
- Details
Canebrake Witches Ride @ Canebrake Neighborhood in Athens
- What:This is an evening of fun, community and purpose, benefiting the Stacy Wolfe Breast Cancer Foundation.
- When: October 19, 3-5PM
- Cost: Free
- Details
Fall Festival @ Toyota Field
- What: Trick-or-treat around the concourse at Toyota Field, and enjoy Halloween-themed games and fun, and then catch a movie on the big screen at 7PM!
- When: Friday, October 31, 5-9PM
- Cost: $12; children under 12, free
- Details
Nightmare on Seminole Drive Dance Party @ Lowe Mill
- What: Expect “killer music” from DJs Flip C and Miss K and a fright-filled dance floor where nightmares come to life. Whether you’re a dreamer or a scream-er, this is one night you won’t wake up from.
- When: Saturday, October 25, 7-11PM
- Cost: $20
- Details
Bootacular Family Fall Fest @ Fern Bell Recreation Center
- What: Head to the Fern Bell Rec Center where children can enjoy games, candy and seasonal activities in a safe and welcoming environment.
- When: Friday, October 31, 3:30-7:30PM
- Cost: Free
- Details
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra presents: ‘Psycho’ @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- What: Just in time for Halloween, you’ll experience this chilling classic film with new eyes and ears as the orchestra performs the score live in sync with the big screen.
- When: Thursday, October 30, 7:30PM
- Cost: $15+
- Details
Zombie Prom @ The Electric Belle
- What: Spend your Halloween enjoying tunes from the Pat Jamar Band, spooky drink specials, eerie decorations, frightful foods and a costume contest to die for.
- When: Friday, October 31, 7PM-12AM
- Cost: $10
- Details
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