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7 family Halloween events near Huntsville with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 5 towns. The earliest to open is Cullman Oktoberfest, on October 1. 4 list free admission.
Free city Halloween night run by Huntsville Police and Parks & Recreation: a trick-or-treat trail, bounce houses, carnival games, entertainment, food trucks and a haunted house.
Haunted-themed evening on the mountaintop overlooking Huntsville, with spooky handcrafted cocktails and mocktails.
Free city Halloween night on the James Clemens High School football field: families walk the track collecting treats from local businesses, with Halloween activities along the way.
Twentieth annual storytelling festival under a big tent, with nationally known tellers sharing legends, tall tales and funny true stories.
Free German-heritage street festival around Cullman's Depot Park with live music, a Hofbräuhaus biergarten, food and attractions for all ages.
Big free first-Saturday-in-October street festival in historic downtown Madison with a parade, arts and crafts, music, children's activities and festival food.
Downtown Decatur fall arts festival with more than 60 artists selling ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting and woodwork, opening with a ticketed Friday-night Rendezvous.
Athens Storytelling Festival, Cullman Oktoberfest, Halloween Party & Haunted House at John Hunt Park, Madison Street Festival, River Clay Fine Arts Festival, Spirits at the View, and 1 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Cullman Oktoberfest on October 1, 2026.
Athens Storytelling Festival, Cullman Oktoberfest, Madison Street Festival and River Clay Fine Arts Festival are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Yes: Cullman Oktoberfest, Halloween Party & Haunted House at John Hunt Park, Madison Street Festival and Trail of Treats list free admission on the official site.
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