Halloween 2022: 65 ways to celebrate in Alabama
Halloween falls on a Monday this year. That means we have a full weekend (and one extra day!) to strut in costumes, tiptoe through haunted houses, light jack o’lanterns and engage in spooky fun. Here are some creepy-good events planned throughout the state, Oct. 28-31.
CLASSIC MONSTER MOVIE
When: Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: Birmingham Public Library, Springville Road Regional Branch, 1224 Old Springville Road, Birmingham.
What to expect: Movie screening and popcorn. Attendees pick film featuring Dracula, Frankenstein, Mummy, Invisible Man or Wolf Man.
Admission: Free.
More info: http://www.bplonline.org/calendar/
TRICKS OR TREATS
When: Oct. 28, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Greater Birmingham Humane Society, 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham.
What to expect: “Our spooky tour guides will lead small groups of trick ‘r treaters on a hauntedly fun tour of the adoption floor on Snow Drive.”
Admission: Donation of pet food for Humane Society Pet Pantry required for entry.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/886362799438735
ATMORE WITCHES RIDE
When: Oct. 28, line up up 5:30 p.m., ride begins 6 p.m.
Where: Main Street, Atmore. Participants meet at Atmore City Hall.
What to expect: People costumed as witches ride bikes and golf carts or walk in parade to raise money for charity.
Admission: $20 per bike, $20 to walk, $50 per golf cart. Proceeds benefit the Main Street facade grants and downtown revitalization.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/mainstreetatmore
HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY DINNER WITH GHOST HUNT
When: Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Arlington Antebellum House and Gardens, 331 Cotton Ave. Southwest, Birmingham.
What to expect: Interactive mystery dinner with Halloween theme presented by Southern Ghost Girls Tours, food prepared by chef Matthew Murphree. Optional ghost hunt and paranormal investigation of house and grounds afterward.
Admission: $65, sold out.
More info: https://southernghostgirls.com/events/
“HOCUS POCUS”
When: Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
Where: Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. North, Birmingham.
What to expect: Screening of 1993 fantasy movie starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker as a trio of witches, the Sanderson sisters. Event begins with sing-along to music played on Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Admission: $10, sold out.
More info: https://alabamatheatre.com
HALLOWEEN GHOST HUNT
When: Oct. 28, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Arlington Antebellum House and Gardens, 331 Cotton Ave. Southwest, Birmingham.
What to expect: Ghost hunt and paranormal investigation of house and grounds.
Admission: $45.
More info: https://southernghostgirls.com/events/
ZOMBIE PROM
When: Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Electric Belle, 3414 Governors Drive DW, Suite 310, Huntsville.
What to expect: Dance party featuring the Quantaphonics, prom king and queen costume competition, cocktails, prom photo booth and more.
Admission: $15 advance, $20 at door, general admission; $150-$280 VIP tables.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/theelectricbelle
BOO 25
When: Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
Where: B&A Warehouse, 1531 First Ave. South, Birmingham.
What to expect: Live music, DJ, “Scary-oke” karaoke, photo booth, costume contest, horror movie lounge and more.
Admission: $25. Benefit for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Alabama.
More info: https://www.boohalloweenparty.com/
SCARE YOUR FACE OFF XII
When: Oct. 28 at 9 p.m.
Where: Saturn, 200 41st St. South, Birmingham.
What to expect: “DIY Birmingham is providing Halloween festivities with cover sets of your old favorites by Birmingham’s finest musicians. It’s a costume party! Dress up and get a discount at the door. Ghouls with the creepiest costumes get prizes, in addition to a hand painted, horrid trophy.”
Admission: $10 in costume, $15 in street clothes.
More info: https://saturnbirmingham.com/
EARLYWORKS HALLOWEEN BASH
When: Oct. 28-29, 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: Alabama Constitution Hall Historic Park & Museum, 109 Gates Ave., Huntsville.
What to expect: Trick-or-treat stations placed within the museum for 30-minute experience.
Admission: $10 for those ages 4 and older.
More info: https://earlyworks.com/halloweenbash
DOOMSDAY HAUNTED ATTRACTION
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 24952 U.S. 72 East, Athens.
What to expect: “Hybrid immersive haunt allows you to become a part of the scenes,” organizers say on Facebook. “Twisted trails, a nuclear-era abandon town and horror lurking around every corner in a 45+ minute walkthrough.”
Plus: Haunted corn maze.
Admission: $25 general admission, $45 slash pass to cut the line, $10 haunted corn maze.
More info: https://www.doomsdayhaunt.com/index.html, https://www.facebook.com/doomsdayhaunt
HALLOWEEN FAIRYLAND
When: Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla.
What to expect: Trick-or-treating at campgrounds, children’s activities in park.
Admission: $3-$5.
More info: https://www.tannehillstatepark.org/
HALLOWEEN PET COSTUME CONTEST
When: Oct. 29, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Ghost Train Brewing Co., 3501 First Ave. South, Birmingham.
What to expect: Costume contest with prizes from Ghost Train and Birmingham Animal Hospital & Resort.
Admission: Free to enter.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/618572249763267
HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPACE SPECTACULAR
When: Oct. 29, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville.
What to expect: Hands-on activities, music, candy and more. Theme for this year is the moon. Costumes encouraged.
Admission: $10, $40 for families of five people, free for kids age 1 and younger.
More info: https://www.rocketcenter.com/spookyspace
HAUNTED CHICKEN HOUSE
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 7522 U.S. 431, Heflin.
What to expect: Haunted chicken house, haunted hayride, crazy train. Storyline focuses on Chicken Dan, the mutant chickens he raised and the gruesome war that ensued. “You will experience intense audio, lighting, extreme low visibility, strobe lights, fog, damp or wet conditions, moving floors, special effects, sudden actions and an overall physically demanding environment,” the More info says.
Admission: $15 one attraction, $25 two attractions, $40 three attractions, $25 VIP tickets advance visitors to front of line.
More info: https://www.thehauntedchickenhouse.com/, https://www.facebook.com/The-Haunted-Chicken-House-131512010205294
HAUNTED HOLLOW
When: Oct. 28-29, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 12568 Lee Road 279, Valley.
What to expect: Three horrifying attractions called Finn’s Funeral Home & Casket Co., Village of the Dead and Spinal Tap.
Admission: $35 includes all three haunts, available at the gate only, no checks or debit cards.
More info: http://www.haunted-hollow.com, https://www.facebook.com/haunted.hollow.50
HELLBILLY HOLLOW
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 425 Country Road 467, Vincent.
What to expect: Haunted house, field of screams, swamp ride. Appearance by actor Kevin Wayne Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m-10:30 p.m.
Admission: $26.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/Hauntedswamp
MOUNTAIN CREEK TRAIL OF FEAR
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 1802 Chilton County 23, Verbena.
What to expect: Haunted trail and hayride on 35 acres of land, invaded by creatures that go bump in the night.
Admission: $15 walking trail, $15 hayride, $25 combo ticket.
More info: https://www.trailoffear.net
NIGHTMARE ON MOULTON STREET
When: Oct. 28, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 29, 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 112 Moulton St. East, Decatur.
What to expect: Haunted house with actors, sets and props.
Admission: $15 at the door, benefit for American Cancer Society.
More info: http://www.decaturnightmare.com/
POPE’S HAUNTED FARM
When: Oct. 28-29, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Lee Road 724, Salem.
What to expect: Three creepy attractions: “Haunted Hayride: Body Snatchers,” “Haunted Barn: Twisted Dreams” and “Haunted Forest: Stranger Things.”
Admission: $15-$40.
Kid friendly? Parents decide if kids can handle the “high scare and intense” activities, but children younger than age 12 must be supervised.
More info: http://www.popeshayride.com, https://www.facebook.com/popeshauntedfarm
OWL-O-WEEN
When: Oct. 29, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Alabama Wildlife Center, 100 Terrace Drive, Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham.
What to expect: Children’s activities, crafts, candy, bird of prey shows, meet-and-greet with owls.
Admission: Park entry fee $2-$5, free admission to wildlife center.
More info: https://alabamawildlifecenter.org/event/owl-o-ween-4/
DRIVE THRU TRICK-OR-TREATING EVENT
When: Oct. 29, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville.
What to expect: “Load up your vehicle with costumed kids (or grown folks) and roll on through,” organizers say. “You and your family are the float and we will supply the goodies. Just imagine a reverse Mardi Gras parade with spookier spectators slinging sweets at you!”
Admission: Free.
More info: http://www.lowemill.net
ARTPLAY FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
When: Oct. 29 at 1 p.m.
Where: ArtPlay, 1006 19th St. South, Birmingham.
What to expect: Halloween activities, food and music.
Admission: Free.
More info: https://www.alysstephens.org/events/artplay-halloween/
TREK OR TREAT
When: Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Learning Campus, Gulf State Park, 20115 State Park Rd, Gulf Shores.
What to expect: Bike ride in costumes, games, pumpkin carving, candy, music and more.
Admission: Free with park admission.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1242839103164732/
THE FENNEC FREAK SHOW
When: Oct. 29 at 9 p.m.
Where: The Fennec, 1630 Second Ave. South, Birmingham.
What to expect: Music, live entertainment, signature cocktails and more.
Admission: $20-$30.
More info: https://thefennecbham.com/tc-events/the-fennec-freak-show/
DEADMAN’S PARTY HALLOWEEN DANCE
When: Oct. 29, 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Lowe Mill, First Floor Connector, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville.
What to expect: Music by DJs Flip C. and Miss K, costume contest.
Admission: $20.
More info: http://www.lowemill.net
SIDEWALK MOVIES
When: Oct. 28-30.
Where: Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema, 1821 Second Ave. North, Birmingham.
What to expect: Screenings of “The Lost Boys,” “Haxan,” “Poltergeist,” “The Hunger.”
Admission: $9.71-$13.09, free for “Haxan.”
More info: https://www.sidewalkfest.com
“NIGHTMARES”
When: Oct. 28-29 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 30 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Playhouse in the Park, 4851 Museum Drive, Mobile.
What to expect: Performance of spooky play, with costume contest on Oct. 29 at intermission.
Admission: $16-20.
More info: http://playhouseinthepark.org
ARX MORTIS
When: Oct. 28-29, 7:30 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Ticket office opens at 7 p.m.
Where: 4051 U.S. 72, Killen.
What to expect: “50,000-square-foot recreation of a 1940′s clinic and sanitarium and prison featuring theatrical animatronic props and live actors carrying out the legend of the Covington Clinic and the ancient story of the Arx Mortis — Death Fortress.” There’s a new haunted experience called “The Underground,” plus a free outdoor trail.
Plus: Adventure park, escape room, gift shop, concessions.
Admission: $25-$55.
Kid friendly? Rated PG-13 by organizers. “Event may be too intense for children under the age of 13,” the Arx Mortis More info says.
More info: http://www.arxmortis.com
SCARECROW TRAIL
When: Oct. 28-31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Huntsville Botanical Gardens, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave., Huntsville.
What to expect: Decorated scarecrows and hay bales.
Admission: $12-17 admission to gardens.
More info: http://hsvbg.org
ATROX FACTORY
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 30-31, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 8404 Parkway Drive, Leeds.
What to expect: Atrox Factory bills itself as “the largest indoor haunted attraction in the Southeast,” with “50,000 square feet of mind-numbing terror and over 1/4 mile of twisted hallways and shocking surprises.”
Plus: Celebrity appearance by Jonathan Breck of “Jeepers Creepers,” Oct. 28-29.
Admission: $25-$28 general admission, $45 VIP (no waiting in line). Online ticket sales based on timed entry at half-hour intervals. Ticket booth open at event for cash purchases.
Kid friendly? Visitors age 13 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
More info: https://www.atroxfactory.com/
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDENS
When: Oct. 28-31, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 2401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore.
What to expect: Scarecrows on display.
Admission: $15 adults, $9 kids ages 5-12 for gardens only.
More info: https://bellingrath.org/experiences/events/scarecrow-contest/#
CITY OF CHAOS
When: Oct. 28-31, 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Combat Park, 6755 Curry Station Road, Eastaboga.
What to expect: Haunted City of Chaos & Tunnel 109 (walking trail with eight buildings, graveyard, creepy playground and underground tunnel), plus three paintball experiences: Haunted Shooting Gallery, Chaos Convoy, Cataclysmic Convoy.
Admission: $20 City of Chaos, $40 to skip line; $15-$400 for paintball attractions, $20-$35 kids night/sensor night.
Kid friendly? Those age 13 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
More info: https://www.cityofchaos.com/
COLUMBIA MANOR
When: Oct. 28-29, 7:30 p.m.- 11 p.m.; Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 306 S. Main St., Columbia.
What to expect: “Travel back in time as former residents return from the afterlife accompanied by some familiar friends as you tour through their past abode known now as Columbia Manor,” according to Facebook page.
Plus: Concessions, outdoor movie screen.
Admission: $15 general admission, $35 fast pass. Part of proceeds benefits Columbia Volunteer Fire & Rescue Emergency Squad.
Kid friendly? Not recommended for children younger than age 6.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaManor/
THE DARK WOODS
When: Oct. 28-29, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 30-31, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: 27600 County Road 64, Robertsdale.
What to expect: Haunted trail.
Admission: $20, $15 kids age 12 and younger.
Kid friendly? Those age 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
More info: https://thedarkwoodsal.com/, https://www.facebook.com/darkwoodsfortysouthfarms/
FRIGHTMARES
When: Oct. 28-29, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 30-31, 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 250 St. Foster St., Dothan.
What to expect: Haunted house with zombies, horror movie characters, special effects and more.
Admission: $15 general admission, $25 fast pass, $12 children age 12 and younger, military and first responders.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/FrightmaresofDothan
THE HORROR TUSCALOOSA
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 30-31, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 5477 Skyland Blvd. East, Cottondale.
What to expect: Experience a massive Haunted House with two themes that will test your sanity,” organizers say. “Prepare yourself for classic horror scares and new terrifying visions as you traverse room after room of horror.”
Admission: $25 general admission, $40 fast pass.
Kid friendly? Children age 13 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
More info: https://thehorrortuscaloosa.com/, https://www.facebook.com/thehorrortuscaloosa/
INSANITARIUM
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 30-31, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 8433 Gadsden Highway, Trussville
What to expect: Scary scenes, costumed actors, sets and props.
Admission: $20, $45 “R.I.P.” to skip the line.
Kid friendly? Parents must decide; organizers rate attraction as PG-13. Kids ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adults, the More info says.
More info: https://insanitariumhaunt.com/
LESTER HAUNTED HOSPITAL
When: Oct. 28-29 and 31, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 30338 Lester Road, Lester.
What to expect: Charity-run haunted attraction, in old hospital that’s reputed to be a center for paranormal activity.
Admission: $20.
Kid friendly? Children younger than age 13 must be accompanied by adult age 18 or older.
More info: http://www.thelesterhauntedhospital.com/
NIGHTMARE AT 3008
When: Oct. 28-29. 7 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 30-31, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 2015 Decatur Highway, Fultondale.
What to expect: Combined indoor and outdoor trail includes The Underground, The Asylum, The Manor and The Woods.
Admission: $25, cash only.
More info: http://www.nightmareat3008.com
NIGHTMARE CHAMBERS
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.; Oct. 30-31, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd., Foley.
What to expect: Three scare zones: butcher’s block, circus, insane asylum.
Admission: $19.99, $29.99 fast pass.
More info: https://visitowa.com/nightmare-chambers/
More Halloween events at OWA: https://visitowa.com/halloween/
PV SLAUGHTERHOUSE HAUNTED ATTRACTION
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 31, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 592 Sam Ellis Drive Northwest, Rainsville,
What to expect: Facebook page touts “a completely home-built haunt” in the “local historic abandoned meat packer.”
Admission: $15. Free entry and no scares on Oct. 31, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/PVslaughterhouse/
SLEEPY HOLLOW HAUNTED FARM
When: Oct. 28-29, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 30-31, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 939 Lee County Road 14, Auburn.
What to expect: Three attractions: Psycho Path, Clown Cabin, R.I.P. Ride.
Admission: Online prices $20 for each attraction, $50 for all three; add $5 to prices at gate.
Kid friendly? Parental guidance recommended for children younger than age 13.
More info: http://www.sleepyhollowauburn.com, https://www.facebook.com/sleepyhollowhauntedfarm
SPOOKTRAIL HAUNTED MAZE
When: Oct. 28-29, 7:30 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 30 (Sensory Awareness Sunday), 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Oct. 31, :30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 17327 Alabama 269, Quinton.
What to expect: Organizers tout a “haunted maze of monsters and mayhem, over a quarter mile long journey through the woods, inside the old sexton’s junkyard.”
Admission: $15 Fridays and Saturdays, $10 with canned food item; $10 Sundays, $5 with canned food item.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/SpooktrailHauntedMaze/
THE TERRITORIUM HAUNTED HOUSE & AMUSEMENTS
When: Oct. 28-30, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 31, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 25 Choccolocco St., Oxford.
What to expect: Haunted house, Terror tour, Haunted Castle dark ride from Miracle Strip Amusement Park, Ferris wheel and more.
Admission: $5-$40, cash only.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/theterrortoriumhauntedhouseandamusements/
PARADE OF PUMPKINS
When: Oct. 28-31.
Where: Downtown Prattville, near Main and Chestnut streets.
What to expect: “Pumpkin wonderland” featuring carved and decorated pumpkins, festive storefronts and seasonal displays.
Admission: Free.
More info: https://www.prattvilleal.gov/news/4th-annual-parade-of-pumpkins.html
WALES WEST LIGHT RAILWAY PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS AND SCARY NIGHT TRAIN
When: Oct. 28-31, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 13670 Smiley St., Silverhill.
What to expect: Kid-friendly train ride by day, haunted thrill ride by night. Wales West is an RV park and campground with a railroad theme park. Scary Night Train starts at dusk.
Extras: Pumpkin patch, tractor rides, concessions and more.
Admission: $17.12-$21.40, free for children younger than age 2 who can sit on adults’ laps. Tickets available online with specific dates and times of departure.
Kid friendly? Daytime activities geared to children, but train ride gets more intense when sun goes down.
More info: https://www.waleswest.com/pumpkin.htm
WAREHOUSE 31
When: Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 30-31, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 3150 Lee St., Pelham.
What to expect: Two scream-inducing attractions, Rigamortis and 3D Experience. Both are indoors and cover nearly 30,000 square feet of twists and turns, according to organizers.
Admission: $29.95-$64.95.
Kid friendly? Recommended for those age 12 and older. Younger children may attend when accompanied by parent or guardian.
More info: http://www.warehouse31.com, https://www.facebook.com/Warehouse31
SPOOKAPALOOZA
When: Oct. 29, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park, 7104 DeSoto Parkway Northeast, Fort Payne.
What to expect: Trick-or-treating at improved campground.
Admission: Free.
More info: https://www.alapark.com/DSP-TrickorTreating
MCAC HALLOWEEN PARTY
When: Oct. 29, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Magic City Acceptance Center, 3130 Third Ave. South, Birmingham.
What to expect: Candy, costumes and music for those ages 13-24.
Admission: Free.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/466140348732179/
BAY MINETTE WITCHES RIDE
When: Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., parade at noon.
Where: Blackburn Park, downtown Bay Minette.
What to expect: People in costumes ride bikes, golf carts and ATVs to raise money for charity.
Admission: $25 for bikes, $35 for golf carts and side-by-side ATVs, $15 for extra riders on carts and ATVs. Proceeds benefit North Baldwin Animal Shelter.
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-bay-minette-witches-ride-2022-tickets-422187493157
MASSACRE ISLAND HAUNTED BIKE RIDE
When: Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.
Where: Green Park, 302 Lemoyne Drive, Dauphin Island.
What to expect: 5-mile ride passes some of Dauphin Island’s “most haunted spots.” Haunted block party follows at Dority’s Bar and Grill, 1010 Bienville Blvd, with live music, candy and costume contest.
Admission: $15 registration, sold out. Proceeds benefit Animal Rescue Foundation.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/massacreislandhauntedbikeride
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN GHOST HUNT
When: Oct. 29, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: Historic Lowry House, 1205 Kildare St. Northwest, Huntsville.
What to expect: Ghost hunt and paranormal investigation of house and grounds. Costumes optional.
Admission: $45.
More info: https://southernghostgirls.com/events/
PUMPKIN JUNCTION
When: Oct. 29-30. Departures at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 Ninth St., Calera.
What to expect: Train ride through Shelby County, visit to pumpkin patch with family-friendly activities.
Admission: $17-$38.
More info: https://www.hodrrm.org
HOOTS & HOWLS
When: Oct. 29-30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham.
What to expect: Trick-or-treating on Candy Trail, train and carousel rides.
Costumes encouraged.
Admission: $13.95-$18.95 zoo admission, plus $10 Hoots & Howls wristband or $3.95 candy trail admission.
More info: https://www.birminghamzoo.com/event/hoots31/
HALLOWEEN MARKET
When: Oct. 30, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Gadsden Artisan & Farmers Market, 701 First Ave., Gadsden.
What to expect: Vendors, pumpkins, hay bales, candy and more.
Admission: Free.
More info: https://downtowngadsden.com/events/2021/10/halloween-trick-or-treat-2021/
“THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA”
When: Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.
Where: Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. North, Birmingham.
What to expect: Screening of classic silent film as Tom Helms plays original score on Big Bertha, theater’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Admission: $14 adults, $7 children.
More info: https://alabamatheatre.com
“SOUNDS OF THE NIGHT”
When: Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
Where: Oxford Performing Arts Center, 100 Choccolocco St., Oxford.
What to expect: Atlanta Pops Orchestra performs “ghostly music from the past and present.”
Admission: $29-$55.
More info: https://www.oxfordpac.org/events/detail/sounds-of-the-night
TRICK OR TREAT IN THE LIBRARY
When: Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Homewood Public Library, all departments, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham.
What to expect: Candy stations around library for indoor trick-or-treating. Costumes encouraged.
Admission: Free.
More info: https://www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org/
TREATS TO YOU
When: Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Birmingham Public Library, Avondale Branch, 509 40th St. South, Birmingham.
What to expect: “Come dressed in your favorite non-scary costume and receive a special library treat that’s good to eat.” While supplies last, in youth department.
Admission: Free.
More info: http://www.bplonline.org/calendar/
SCARY MOVIE FOR KIDS
When: Oct. 31 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Birmingham Public Library, West End Branch, 1348 Tuscaloosa Ave. Southwest, Birmingham.
What to expect: Movie screening and snack.
Admission: Free.
More info: http://www.bplonline.org/calendar/
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE CAMP
When: Oct. 31, 2 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: The Camp, 5909 University Drive, Huntsville.
What to expect: Food specials, Halloween drinks, vendors, Stevie Nicks look-alike contest and more.
Admission: Free.
More info: https://www.explorethecamp.com/
TRUNK R TREAT PRESENTED BY THE ISLAND CHURCH
When: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
Where: The Wharf, 4830 Main St., Orange Beach.
What to expect: Trick-or-treating, costume contest, children’s activities, fireworks and more.
Admission: Free, fees charged for some activities.
More info: http://www.alwharf.com
STEVIE NICKS
When: Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Drive, Huntsville.
What to expect: Pop-rock star performs as a solo artist. Nicks, also a member of Fleetwood Mac, is known for songs such as “Rhiannon” (about the legend of a Welsh witch).
Admission: $90-$300 via axs.com.
More info: 256-964-9556 or https://www.theorionhuntsville.com/
HALLOWEEN COMEDY NIGHT
When: Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Where: Cahaba Brewing Co., 4500 Fifth Ave. South, Building C, Birmingham.
What to expect: Comedians perform on “Good Cop, Rad Cop” night, hosted by Brooks Bell, plus live music by Joshua Holt and costume contest.
Admission: Free.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/426739782968409