What to do in Huntsville this weekend- Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll, Rocket Sessions + more [Oct. 16-18]

It’s weekend time! The rain from last weekend has passed and we have (hopefully) sunny skies this weekend. With Halloween only two weeks away, the city has already begun celebrating. From Fall Festivals to cemetery strolls, Huntsville has an event for everyone this weekend, October 16-October 18, 2026. To find your weekend plans, keep scrolling 👇

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Friday, October 16

WhistleStop BBQ Festival @ MidCity

• ✨ Enjoy backyard BBQ, live music + family fun at the 25th annual WhistleStop BBQ Festival
• 🎟️ Tickets:
  • Single day: $10 advance | $15 at the gate
  • Weekend Pass: $15 advance | $25 at the gate
  • Kids 12 + under: FREE
• 🗓️ Gates open at 4PM
• 📍MidCity District festival lot along Old Monrovia Rd
• 🔗 Details

Halloween Family Spooktacular @ Southeast YMCA

• ✨ This family friendly event features trunk or treating, candy + treats, a movie on the lawn + fun activities for the whole family
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 6-8PM
• 📍1000 Weatherly Rd SE
• 🔗 Details

Minions & Monsters @ Big Spring Park

• ✨ Movies in the Park is back this weekend with a newer favorite: Minions & Monsters! Grab a picnic blanket + some delicious food from local food trucks + enjoy this free outdoor event
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ Vendors open at 5PM, movie starts at 6PM
• 📍200 Church St SW
• 🔗 Details

Banda Clave Nueva @ OK Corral

• ✨ Watch this popular Mexican band on the seventh stop on their U.S. tour
• 🎟️ $45+
• 🗓️ 9PM
• 📍 2322 Memorial Pkwy SW
• 🔗 Details

Dear Evan Hansen @ Sandra Moon Community Complex

• ✨ Watch Independent Musical Productions’ rendition of this iconic musical at the brand-new auditorium Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center
• 🎟️ $40+
• 🗓️ Friday: 7:30PM | Saturday: 2PM, 7:30PM | Sunday: 2PM
• 📍7901 Bailey Cove Rd SE
• 🔗 Details

Saturday, October 17

The Haunting of Harrison Brothers @ Harrison Brothers Hardware Store

• ✨ Get up close + personal with Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll favorites like the ghost of Daniel T. Harrison + The Black Widow of Hazel Green
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 11AM-1PM
• 📍124 Southside Square
• 🔗 Details

“Comic Invasion LIVE!” @ Straight to Ale Speakeasy

• ✨ Watch headliner Jeff Batts from the TV series “Comic Invasion” perform with other Alabama comics at this hilarious comedy event
• 🎟️ $20+
• 🗓️ 8PM
• 📍2610 Clinton Ave W
• 🔗 Details

Rocket Sessions @ U.S. Space and Rocket Center

• ✨ Listen to some bluegrass from The Grasstronauts at this outdoor live music series + enjoy food from the Weiner von Braun food truck
• 🎟️ Non-member Adults: $5 | Kids 4 + under: FREE | Members: FREE
• 🗓️ Gates open: 5:15PM | Music: 6-8:30PM
• 📍1 Tranquility Base
• 🔗 Details

Free Pilates @ Lewter Family Park

• ✨ Grab your yoga mat + a friend + take a free 30-minute outdoor pilates class before grabbing brunch at nearby Etta’s Tavern, with treats from Good Company Cafe
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 9:30AM
• 📍1501 NE Wellman Ave
• 🔗 Details

South Huntsville clean up + waste collection day @ McGucken Park

• ✨ Help clean the streets of South Huntsville + bring your own household waste at this community event put on by the Green Team– all ages + experience levels are welcome + cleanup supplies are provided
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 8AM-12PM
• 📍13020 Bailey Cove Rd SE
• 🔗 Details

Meridianville Autumn Market @ Meridianville Holiness Church

• ✨ Browse from local vendors, food + sweet treats at this local seasonal market
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 9AM-4PM
• 📍1285 Steger Rd, Meridianville
• 🔗 Details

Boo Bash Dash @ Huntsville Speedway

• ✨ Check out the spookiest race of the year with electric races + kids activities
• 🎟️ Adults: $15 | kids ages 7-11: $5 | kids ages 6 + under: FREE
• 🗓️ Gates open: 11AM | Racing starts: 4:30PM
• 📍357 Hegia Burrow Rd SE
• 🔗 Details

Sunday, October 18

The Hunt 3.0 @ Back Forty Brewing

• ✨ Shop from over 50 woman-owned businesses + enjoy music from female musicians, browse local art + more
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 11AM-4PM
• 📍3254 Leeman Ferry Rd SW
• 🔗 Details

Jo Koy Live @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• ✨ Experience a night of laughs as comedian Jo Koy brings his iconic comedy show, “Koy Meets World” to Huntsville
• 🎟️ $60+
• 🗓️ 7:30PM
• 📍 700 Monroe St SW
• 🔗 Details

Madison City Farmers Market

• ✨ Visit Madison’s local producer-only farmers market + browse through fresh local produce
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 9AM-12PM
• 📍1088 Hughes Rd, Madison
• 🔗 Details

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