Halloween happenings in Huntsville

Spooky season is here.

Why it matters: There's a very long list of Huntsville Halloween happenings, but we're here to help you plan with a quick look at some of the big ones.

🧟‍♂️ MidCity Monster Mash at The Camp; Oct. 11-31

• Check out themed drink specials, live music on the weekends, roaming monsters, costume parties and fall markets on Saturdays. Free to attend.

🏚️ Huntsville's annual Halloween Party & Haunted House; Oct. 18, 3-8pm

• Huntsville Parks & Recreation's marquee October event is one of 10 the city has planned throughout October, all of which encourage costumes and offer family-friendly activities and free candy.

👻 Friday Night Flick at Three Caves; Oct. 24, 6pm

• The Land Trust of North Alabama is screening the original "Beetlejuice" movie at Three Caves, including food from Cave City BBQ. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

🎃 EarlyWorks Halloween Bash; Oct. 24-25, 3-7:30pm

• Kid-friendly trick-or-treating follows a specified path taking about 30 minutes. Each family gets a half-off ticket for a future visit. Tickets must be purchased in advance: $12 for ages 4 and up (3 and under are free); member price is $10.

🏃‍♀️ Spooktacular 5K and Monster Mile; Oct. 25, 8am, 9am

• Fleet Feet Huntsville is hosting this downtown run with tons of costume contests. The Spooktacular 5K is $35, Monster Mile $25, or do both for $40.

🦇 A Nightmare on Seminole Drive Dance Party; Oct. 25, 7-11pm

• Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment is enlisting DJs Flip C and Miss K for this "Nightmare on Elm Street"-themed event with costumes encouraged. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

🪾 Wicker Man 2025 at Ravenwood Meadery; Oct. 25, 4-7pm

• Let your burdens burn with the effigy at the 6th annual Wicker Man at Ravenwood Meadery, inspired by historical ceremonial practices. Free.

🚲 "Stranger Days at Field Day;" Nov. 1, 7pm-1am

• This 21+ "Stranger Things" themed event turns Field Day into a nostalgic Halloween experience with a $1,000 costume contest, DJ and more. Tickets are $15 for the first 100 sold, $20 in advance, $30 at the door and include a welcome drink and round of mini golf.
• Field Day's free, kid-friendly Mini Monster Mash is set for Oct. 31, 5-8pm, including trick-or-treating, face painting and a $100 costume contest.