15 exciting weekend events in the Rocket City you should check out
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The final weekend of October is here, and while Halloween is not until next week, there are plenty of Halloween-related events happening in and around Huntsville this weekend.
But the weekend events here in the Rocket City aren’t limited to just spooky season celebrations. We have plenty of cool stuff happening all over town:
1. Gas Light Alley Spooky Shop + Stroll
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with a chilling Halloween twist at the Gas Light Alley Spooky Shop & Stroll this Friday located at Stovehouse.
- When: Oct. 25, 6PM
- Where: Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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2. Theatre Randolph presents ‘Clue’
Come see Theatre Randolph’s production of Clue, a classic whodunit mystery game, at the Thurber Arts Center.
- When: Oct. 25-27
- Where: Thurber Arts Center, 4909 Garth Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
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3. Huntsville Ballet Unplugged
Huntsville Ballet opens the new season with The Four Seasons choreographed by Phillip Otto with live accompaniment by members of the Huntsville Ballet orchestra.
- When: Oct. 25-27
- Where: The Dream Theatre, 3401 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
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4. Huntsville Havoc hockey
The wait is over! The Huntsville Havoc are back for their new season, with their home opener taking place Friday night against Pensacola.
- When: Oct. 25, 7PM
- Where: Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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5. Boos and Beats
Get ready for a spine-tingling night of fun at BOOs and Beats, the ultimate adults-only Halloween party at Huntsville Botanical Garden. It’s a night of costumes, cocktails, and crazy beats you won’t want to miss.
- When: Oct. 25, 8PM
- Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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6. Southeastern Nationals Car Show
The AACA, fondly referred to as “America’s Car Club,” is a club that celebrates all vehicles 25 years and older and brings like-minded car enthusiasts together for a fun and exciting experience.
- When: Oct. 26, 9AM-2PM
- Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
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7. Downtown Pickleball Takeover
Pickleball enthusiasts (and b beginners) won’t want to miss this. Come downtown, where there will be pop-up pickleball courts, free instruction and more.
- When: Oct, 26, 9AM
- Where: Downtown Huntsville
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8. 19th Annual Rocket City Short Film Festival
Join the Huntsville film community for a day of short films, writing workshops, film-making panels and networking meetups.
- When: Oct. 26, 10AM
- Where: Studio Huntsville, 2100 Members Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
- More info
9. Halloween Wines & Brunch
We realize that several of our weekend events we are featuring are Halloween-themed, but this one is definitely a unique one. Indulge in a delightful wine tasting plus add on whimsical Halloween-inspired brunch board that’s sure to tickle your taste buds.
- When: Oct. 26, 11AM-1PM
- Where: The Wine Cellar, 2304 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
10. Fall Festival Movie Night at Toyota Field
As we said, many of the weekend events are Halloween related, and this one is no exception. Enjoy trick-or-treating at Toyota Field before a showing of “Casper the Friendly Ghost.”
- When: Oct. 26, 5PM
- Where: Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, AL 35758
- More info
11. Downtown Night Market
Enjoy local artists, makers, food trucks, crafts, and more in Color Walk Alley and Washington Park, right behind Downtown Storage off of Clinton Avenue.
- When: Oct. 26, 6PM
- Where: Color Walk Alley, 100 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
12. Lowe Mill Fright Night Halloween Dance Party
World Conspiracy and Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment Center come together to bring you their annual Halloween Spooktacular Party! Step into a world of madness as they transform the mill connector space with crazy decor that will leave you in awe.
- When: Oct. 26, 7PM
- Where: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- More info
13. Glow Party at The Camp
This is a fabulous night of spooky fun and great music. The party starts with Devv & The Rejuvenation kicking it off on stage, followed by a stellar performance by Quantaphonics
- When: Oct. 26, 7PM
- Where: The Camp, 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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14. Halloween + Haunted House at the Orion
Join the Huntsville Police Department and Huntsville Parks and Recreation for our annual Halloween Party at the Orion Amphitheater.
- When: Oct. 27, 4PM
- Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
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15. Alton Walker
Alton Walker is a versatile comedian, speaker, and social media influencer, renowned for his side-splitting content that has gone viral.
- When: Oct. 27, 6PM
- Where: Levity Live, 2012 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
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