Reviewed by: Sarah Gronberg
19 fall events in Huntsville you need to check out—camping, autumn decor + more
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It’s been a hot summer, Huntsville, and we’re all ready to cool down with some fun fall events.
Whether you want to learn about autumn decorating, get the family together or level up your gardening skills, check out these awesome events.
Fall displays for the aesthetic ones
If you’re like me, you’re ready to grab the pumpkins and get to decorating. Along with displaying autumn decor throughout the grounds, the Huntsville Botanical Garden is also hosting interactive fall decorating classes.
Open Daily:
- Fall Displays: Signs of the season will grace the garden—asters, black-eyed Susans, perennials mums and more.
- September-October
- Historic Tractor and Wagon Photo Op: Check out the old 1949 Ford Tractor and wooden-wheel flatbed wagon—ideal for your autumn family photos.
- September-October
- Pumpkins in the Garden: Get ready to take all your autumn photos beside seasonal displays of locally-grown pumpkins.
- October 1-31
- Scarecrow Trail: The Huntsville Botanical Garden is brimming with personality in autumn, featuring scarecrows made by local community members.
- September 2-October 31
One-time events:
- Fall Floral Centerpiece Class: Make your own pumpkin centerpiece you can take home and learn about festive floral design.
- October 14 | 10AM-12PM
- Natural Fall Wreaths Class: Get in the know about what you can grow in your home landscape and create a natural autumn wreath for your home.
- October 19 | 6-8PM
Fields trips, camping + more for the families
There’s nothing more rewarding than watching your kids interact with the outdoors and learn valuable skills. Check out these fall events the whole family can enjoy together.
September
- Family Campouts in the Garden: If you’re new to camping, this is the perfect event for you—enjoy a hot dog dinner, s’mores, bedtime stories and a guided night hike through the Garden
- September 8-9 + October 13-14
- Gardening with Kids—Nature Journals: Connect with the beautiful landscapes through nature journaling and guided observation walks.
- September 9 | 10-11:30AM
- Huntsville Symphony Orchestra: Get the family together and appreciate stunning music in the Garden Atrium.
- September 21 | 10:30-11:30AM
- Family Field Trips: The whole family can enjoy this fun event, full of STEM programs and hands-on activity stations.
October
- Family Field Trips:
- Hamburgers and Hayrides: Enjoy a delicious grilled lunch and set off on an autumn ride through the Huntsville Botanical Garden.
- October 4 | 11AM-1PM
- Pooches and Pupkins Featuring the Pooch Parade: Bark or treat! Dress up your dog and enter to win the costume contest.
- September 30 | 12-2PM
- Raptor Show: Fun for all ages, the Auburn Raptor Show presents the opportunity to see these amazing birds up close.
- October 5 | 11AM-12PM + 1-2PM
- BOOtanica: Featuring a Monster Mash DJ Dance party, crafts, games and more, this Halloween celebration is perfect for parents and little ones.
- October 21 + 28 | 10AM-12PM
Follow the Huntsville Botanical Garden on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about these awesome autumn events.
Fall plant sale, class + more for the nature enthusiasts
- If you plant it, they will come!: Attracting Pollinators to your Garden: Learn about all the ins and outs of incorporating pollinator-friendly plants into your garden.
- September 9 | 10-11:30AM
- Fall Plant Sale: Autumn is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials—don’t miss your chance to purchase these items.
- September 21 (Member Day), 8AM-4PM | September 22 + 23 (Open to the Public), 8AM-4PM
- Planting a Foundation for Backyard Diversity and Wildlife Habitat: Get ready to design an amazing backyard ecosytem after taking this course at the Huntsville Botanical Garden.
- September 23 | 10AM-12PM
- Monarch Tag and Release: Experience the beauty of a hundred butterflies being released into the garden and track them all the way to Mexico.
- September 30 | 10-11AM
- Minimizing Your Maintenance Class: Good news, you can do less maintenance and get better results—learn all you need to know in this 90-minute course.
- October 21 | 10-11:30AM
Experience fall beauty at Huntsville Botanical Garden
Ready to have the best autumn in Huntsville? Check out the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s autumn calendar, plus make sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop.
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