Welcome to your go-to source for Huntsville’s top events! With October comes the season of pumpkins, costumes, ghost stories, and seasonal treats – and Huntsville’s event scene delivers on the spooky vibes. With everything from ghost walks to haunted corn mazes, fall flower festivals, and seasonal night markets, there is no shortage of fun things to do throughout the month of October.
All month long
Throughout October, the Huntsville Museum of Art invites visitors to experience the work of acclaimed American artist and graphic novelist Miles Hyman. The new exhibition, Miles Hyman: Cinematic Visions, displays a selection of Hyman’s paintings and drawings, providing a comprehensive exploration of his haunting noir-inspired compositions to enchanting interpretations of literary classics.
All month long
The Huntsville Botanical Garden is celebrating all things autumn at their FestiFall event! From whimsical displays to seasonal experiences, there’s something for everyone. All month, guests can stroll the popular Scarecrow Trail or make lasting memories with friends and family during special events like Mahjong in the Garden, Fall Break STEM Camp, Little Monsters Mash, Spellbound, and Meow-o-ween.
October 1-4 & 7-11
Hubert Farms invites guests to their Fall Flower Festival and U-pick event. A short drive to New Market, a $8.58 day pass allows guests to pick fresh sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, gomphrena, and marigolds, as well as enjoy on-site food trucks, wagon rides, face painting, farm animals interactions, exploring the corn maze, and more.
October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Enjoy great beer, pretzels, and live music under the Saturn V at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Biergarten event! Guests can attend for free – with authentic German food and beer available for purchase – to celebrate the history of the Rocket City’s space program.
October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, & 30-31
As part of Huntsville History month, the Huntsville Ghost Walk tours return for another phant-astic season! Guests can choose from three different walking tours – Twickenham, Old Town, and Downtown – to learn about Huntsville’s haunted past and ghost lore. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under.
October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, & 30-31
A short drive to Woodville, the Cavern Cove Village is considered one of Huntsville’s scariest haunted corn maze experiences. Besides the expansive corn maze filled with jump scares and costumed actors, guests can also enjoy escape rooms, seasonal concessions, and – for those looking for a more intense psychological scare – an Extreme Haunt Pass experience.
October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience in a cocktail glass at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium. Every Friday throughout October, attendees can sip on themed cocktails while enjoying weekly educational programs: Autumn Skies, New Eyes on the Cosmos, Planet Party, Black Holes, and Spooky Skies. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with presentations starting at 7 p.m.
October 3
The 44th Madison Street Festival is a daylong celebration of all things fall, community, and hometime pride. Starting with a parade at 9 a.m., the free, family-friendly event brings hundreds of vendors and artisans, live entertainment, local businesses and charities, delicious food, and fun for all ages together in Historic Downtown Madison.
October 3
Join Rocket City Pride for a celebration of love, identity, and community at Pridefest 2026. The event will feature live music, a local vendor market, resources, and fun activities that build a joyful and transparent space for LGBTQIA+ across North Alabama.
October 4
Records & Retro is returning to The Orion Amphitheater for its fourth annual event – A Market to Celebrate All Things Groovy! Presented by Vertical House Records, the market invites guests to enjoy live music, food trucks, and shop a wide variety of vendors with retro musical offerings like LPs, 45s, music equipment, cassettes, CDs, video games, books, clothing, and much more.
October 4
Calling all skateboarders and skate enthusiasts for the Snake Run & Ride Challenge! Hosted by Huntsville Parks & Recreation in collaboration with The Skatepark Project, the challenge promises a day of action-packed stunts and competitions at Get-A-Way Skatepark in John Hunt Park, as well as 100-skateboard giveaways, and a free skate clinic for those looking to improve their skills.
October 9
Follow the lamplight to The Moonlight Market – “one of the best ways to experience Friday night in downtown Huntsville!” The final market of the season is set for October 9, where the Downtown Square will come to life with more than 40 local artisan vendors, shoppers, and live music. Vendors open at 5:30 p.m. and close at 9 p.m.
October 9, 16, 23, & 27
At Burritt On The Mountain’s Haunted Mansion Dinners, “strange noises and ghostly visits are all part of the experience.” Guests can don costumes and enjoy a delicious sit-down dinner while the mansion comes to life with eerie whispers, shadows, and visits from mischievous spirits, as well as enjoy spooky readings from the mansion’s mystical psychic and tarot card reader.
October 15
Cool music, cold drinks, and good times await at the 805 After Five concert series! On October 15, crowds will gather at Campus 805’s Butler Green Park for a free concert, local food trucks, yard games, retail vendors, and more. October’s spotlight artist is Jackie Venson with guest artist, The Otis Walker Band.
October 16
Rolling into Big Spring Park on October 16, the Downtown Food Truck Rallies are having one last hurrah of the season. Be sure to grab a bite from fan-favorite food trucks and brand-new vendors serving everything from savory street eats to seasonal sweet treats.
October 17
The Von Braun Astronomical Society invites the community to celebrate Astronomy Day 2026 with them at Monte Sano State Park. With daytime events from 1 to 5 p.m. that include mini-planetarium shows, telescope tours, and meteor radar demos, as well as evening events from 7:30 to 9 p.m. that include a keynote speech from Dr. Heidi Haviland and a planetarium show, the free event offers a glance into the Rocket City’s passion for space exploration.
October 23
Huntsville Havoc is back on the ice at the VBC Propst Arena for Opening Night against Pensacola. Starting at 7 p.m., the game is sure to be action-packed for an evening filled with excitement and unforgettable memories.
October 24
North Alabama Region AACA is set to host their 63rd Annual Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show, where antique automobiles will take center stage. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wicks Family Field, automotive enthusiasts from across North Alabama will gather to celebrate automotive history, preservation, and the collector-car hobby.
October 27
Get your supernatural on at the Orion Night Market: Spooky Spirits event! From 5 to 9 p.m., the Orion Amphitheater will transform into a Halloween night market filled with costumes, tarot card readings, and spooky temporary tattoos alongside a seasonal twist on their vendor market, food truck lineup, and bar specials.
October 29
Wine Women & Shoes invites women to sip, savor, shop, and support a great cause. Benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama, attendees can enjoy wine tasting from the wall of wine, designer pop-ups, a glamorous fashion show, seated dinner, best in shoe contest, and silent and live auctions from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Jackson Center.
Abby Callahan, BA, Cum Laude
Abby Callahan is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Spanish and the distinction of cum laude. Prior to joining CMC Media & Marketing Group as editor/digital content specialist, Abby successfully fulfilled roles in marketing and event planning, as well as strategic communications and storytelling for a wide variety of initiatives. Today, Abby leads ideation, conceptualization, and development for numerous health & wellness, business, sports, and lifestyle articles published in print and online for HealthScope® and CityScope® magazines as well as Choose Chattanooga® and Choose Huntsville™ – premier publications serving Southeast Tennessee, North Georgia, and North Alabama. She also contributes to the development of blogs and other content shared on the publications’ digital platforms. Off the clock, she enjoys thrifting, sewing and designing her own clothes, climbing, and going on adventures with her husky, Hazel.
