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10 kid-friendly Halloween events near Huntsville with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 8 towns. The earliest to open is Hidden Rivers Farm Fall Season, on September 25. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 4 list free admission.
Farm play park with a pumpkin patch, maze, zip line, jump pad, apple cannon, animal area, nature trails and tire obstacle course.
Family pumpkin farm with a patch, hay maze, jumping pillow and jump pad, cow train, flume slides, gem mining, pony rides, petting zoo and sunflower fields.
Huntsville's big pumpkin farm: hayrides out to the pumpkin fields, giant slides, corn cribs and barnyard animals, with live music and balloon art on October Saturdays.
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, Hidden Rivers Farm Fall Season, Isbell's Pumpkin Farm, Madison Street Festival, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Hidden Rivers Farm Fall Season on September 25, 2026.
Athens Storytelling Festival, Cullman Oktoberfest, Hidden Rivers Farm Fall Season, Isbell's Pumpkin Farm, Madison Street Festival, River Clay Fine Arts Festival, and 1 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Hidden Rivers Farm Fall Season, Isbell's Pumpkin Farm and Tate Farms Pumpkin Farm, all suggested for all ages.
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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