7 frightening events for October in Huntsville

October events HSV — Things are getting spooky in Huntsville. Photo via Rocket City Trash Pandas

Huntsville, looking for some spooktacular events? The search is over. We’ve decided to creep it real and give you the guide you’re looking for. Let’s have some skele-fun this October. Keep reading for the deets.

1. Monster Movies at the Mill

In need of a good scare? Every Saturday night in October, Lowe Mill will be showing a movie to send chills down your spine. Even better—this event is a drive-in.

When: Every Saturday in October 7-9PM
Where: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment: 2211 Seminole Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Tickets: $20 per car

Check out the scary movie line-up:

Saturday, October 2: The Frighteners
Saturday, October 9: The Thing
Saturday, October 16: The Lost Boys
Saturday, October 23: The Cabin in the Woods
Saturday, October 30: Hocus Pocus & Fright Night

2. Huntsville Ghost Walk

The Huntsville Ghost Walk, held every Friday and Saturday in October, is sure to give you a fright. The only thing scarier than a ghost story is a real ghost story…

When: Every Friday and Saturday in September and October 6PM
Where: Harrison Brothers Hardware Store: 124 South Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12

You can hear about Huntsville’s haunted history on your choice of three guided tours:

3. Trunk-Or-Treat: Halloween Movie Night

Hosted by the Rocket City Trash Pandas, this is sure to be a fun night for the whole family. Enjoy trick-or-treating at Toyota Field, followed by a spooky movie—The Haunted Mansion.

When: Saturday, October 30 5-7PM for trick-or-treating, movie will start at 7:15PM
Where: Toyota Field: 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, AL 35758
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the gate

4. Punkin’ Pickin’ Extravaganza

This event combines two fall favorites—a pumpkin patch and a train ride. Thanks to the North Alabama Railroad Museum, you’ll be taken by train to Normal, AL. Here, children 12 and under will pick out their perfect pumpkin. All aboard!

When: Saturday, October 16 with departures at 9:30AM, 11AM, 1PM, 2:30PM
Where: Mercury & Chase Depot: 694 Chase Road NE, Huntsville, AL 35811
Tickets: $20 per passenger

5. October Haunted Halloween Ghost Hunt

Join Paranormal Investigator & Psychic Medium Lesley Ann Hyde and the Southern Ghost Girls Tours & Paranormal Investigations on a search for paranormal activity. You’ll be given equipment to ghost hunt like a pro.

When: Saturday, October 9 7-10:30 PM
Where: The Historic Lowry House: 1205 Kildare Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Tickets: $45 per person

6. Halloween Party with The Stolen Faces

This Halloween Party features The Stolen Faces, a tribute to the Grateful Dead. You can enjoy food and drink specials all Halloween night long. Leave the kids at home—this event is for 19 and up. Don’t forget to put on your best costume, so you can compete in the costume contest.

When: Sunday, October 31 8-11:30PM, doors open at 7PM
Where: Sidetracks Music Hall: 415 Church Street NW, Suite 12-13, Huntsville, AL 35801
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, table for two $65, table for four $85

7. Festifall

Huntsville Botanical Garden is celebrating the changing of seasons. Through ongoing October events within the garden, you are invited to get a firsthand look at Autumn’s takeover.