What’s going on this weekend in Huntsville – Spellbound, haunted houses + more [Oct. 23-25]

It’s that time of the week again, and boy do we have some fun events going on this weekend! With Halloween only one week away, the city has already gone into full spooky mode.

Whether you’re looking for fall family fun or a thrilling haunted dance party, we’ve got events sure to match your niche.

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All Weekend Long

Creepy Crawly Halloween Festival

• ✨ Over the course of three days, 20 artists will take on four different stages at Florence’s third annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Festival. This one is worth the drive.
• 🎟️ $45+
• 🗓️ Friday: 5-10PM | Saturday: 12PM-10PM
• 📍123 N Seminary St, Florence
• 🔗 Details

River Clay Fine Arts Festival

• ✨Enjoy live music, children’s activities, art exhibits, food trucks + more at Decatur’s weekend-long arts festival!
• 🎟️ Start at $5
• 🗓️ Friday: 5-9PM | Saturday: 9AM-5PM | Sunday: 10AM-4PM
• 📍402 Lee St NE, Decatur
• 🔗 Details

Spellbound @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

• ✨ Moody lighting, eerie sounds, live music + cocktails make for a magical night at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. This 21+ event will be running throughout the rest of October, so make sure you catch it while it’s still here!
• 🎟️ Members: $12 advance + $15 day of | Non-members: $17 in advance + $25 day of | Get tickets
• 🗓️ Friday-Saturday: 7-11PM | Sunday: 7-10PM
• 📍 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

‘HBC Unplugged’ @ The Dream Theatre

• ✨ Huntsville Ballet Company presents its annual interactive show featuring two performances—”Night Songs,” and “Beneath the October Moon,” each featuring music by Huntsville native Jackson Love—with a chance for the audience to have a Q+A session with the dancers
• 🎟️ $25+
• 🗓️ Friday, 7PM | Saturday, 2PM, 7PM | Sunday, 3PM
• 📍900 Mid City Dr, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Friday, October 23

Halloween & Haunted House Event @ John Hunt Park

• ✨ Huntsville Parks + Rec is teaming up with the Huntsville Police Department for a night of games, bouncy houses, trick-or-treating + a haunted house
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 6-9PM
• 📍2180 Jaycee Wy, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

“Hocus Pocus” @ Big Spring Park

• ✨ Movies in the park is back this weekend with a Halloween favorite, “Hocus Pocus.” Bring a blanket or chairs + browse from local food trucks while enjoying the great outdoors
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 5-9PM
• 📍200 Church St SW, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Huntsville Havoc Opening Night @ Propst Arena

• ✨ The Havoc returns this Friday with their season opener against the Pensacola Ice Flyers
• 🎟️ $26.50+
• 🗓️ 7PM
• 📍700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Wicked Wine Down @ Roundhouse

• ✨ Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley at this spooky fundraising event. There will be cocktails, live music, great food + a costume contest!
• 🎟️ $55
• 🗓️ 6-10PM
• 📍398 Monroe St NW, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Saturday, October 24

Monster Mash @ Mark Russell Recreation Center

• ✨ Bring the kids out for some carnival games, prizes, candy + inflatables at this festive event put on by Huntsville Parks + Rec
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 10AM-12PM
• 📍429 Taylor Rd, Hampton Cove
• 🔗 Details

STEAMFest @ Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama

• ✨ Unleash your curiosity at the Alabama Science Festival where there will be 80+ booths of hands-on science, engineering + discovery
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 10AM-5PM
• 📍3911 Pulaski Pike NW Unit, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Halloween Bash @ EarlyWorks

• ✨ This family event guides children through a 30-minute path full of trick-or-treating, candy + more
• 🎟️ Members: $10 | Ages 4+: $12 | 3 + under: FREE
• 🗓️ 3-7:30PM
• 📍404 Madison St SE, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Halloween Dance Party @ Lowe Mill

• ✨ DJs Flip C and Miss K will be spinning “bone-rattling beats” at this costume + dance party
• 🎟️ In advance: $15 | At door: $20
• 🗓️ 7-11PM, Costume contest: 10PM
• 📍 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Trunk or Treat @ Bell Mountain Park

• ✨ Support our local ball parks at this family-friendly trunk or treat event. There will be bouncy houses, games, food trucks + more
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 5-7PM
• 📍2560 Redstone Rd SW, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

The Purge @ Mars Music Hall

• ✨ Calling all bikers! K9 MC Huntsville is bringing music, drinks + pure chaos to the Rocket City at this unforgettable party
• 🎟️ $30+
• 🗓️ 7:30PM
• 📍700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Outdoor Market @ Lowe Mill

• ✨ Lowe Mill will be hosting their last outdoor market of the year this Saturday, with vendors from all over the area
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 11AM-4PM
• 📍2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Sunday, October 25

Halloween Spooktacular Legendary Drag Brunch @ Straight to Ale

• ✨ If you’re a fan of the Huntsville Legendary Drag Brunch, you don’t want to miss this spooky event full of delicious food, drinks + great company
• 🎟️ $20-$25
• 🗓️ 11:30AM-1:30PM
• 📍2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Girls Day Out @ Back Forty

• ✨ Grab your girls and come to this curated market where you can shop from 40+ vendors, enjoy interactive experiences + food + drinks from Back Forty
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 11AM-4PM
• 📍3254 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

Halloween Market @ MidCity

• ✨ The weekly market at MidCity looks a little different this weekend as the Halloween spirit takes over the district. Come out to browse from local vendors + participate in their yearly pumpkin carving contest!
• 🎟️ FREE
• 🗓️ 12-4PM
• 📍900 Mid City Dr, Huntsville
• 🔗 Details

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