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8 family Halloween events near Birmingham with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 5 towns. The earliest to open is Birmingham Greek Festival, on October 1. 3 list free admission.
Daytime zoo Halloween with a candy trail of ten treat stations, a noon costume parade and contest, magic and animal shows, a Dino Dance party and DJs.
City-run Halloween-day festival with arts and crafts vendors, a trick-or-treat trail and pumpkin painting for kids.
Three-day festival of Greek food, pastries and culture at the downtown cathedral, with walk-up dining and a drive-thru.
All-ages Day of the Dead festival at the historic Sloss Furnaces with community ofrendas, a memorial roll call, music, dance, a procession, food and art.
Community fall festival by Buck Creek with live music, regional craft and retail vendors and festival food.
Parks-department fall afternoon at Central Park with kids' inflatables, a costume contest, a DJ and food trucks.
Free street festival in the Mt Laurel town center with artisan vendors, farmer pop-ups, local restaurants, food trucks and live music.
Two-day small-town fall festival with craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, a car show and a butterbean cooking contest.
Alabaster Fall Fest, Birmingham Greek Festival, Día de los Muertos at Sloss Furnaces, Helena's Buck Creek Festival, Homewood Fall Festival, Hoots & Howls, and 2 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Birmingham Greek Festival on October 1, 2026.
Birmingham Greek Festival, Día de los Muertos at Sloss Furnaces, Helena's Buck Creek Festival, Homewood Fall Festival, Hoots & Howls, Mt Laurel Fall Festival, and 1 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Yes: Alabaster Fall Fest, Birmingham Greek Festival and Mt Laurel Fall Festival list free admission on the official site.
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