Your ultimate guide to 39 Halloween events in Birmingham

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve brewed up a list of 39 frightfully fun events that are perfect for anyone ready to get into the spooky spirit.

From haunted happenings to family-friendly fall fun, there’s something for every ghoul and goblin. Keep reading to discover all the thrilling ways you can celebrate Halloween weekend right here in the Magic City!

As always, check the events’ social pages and websites before planning your Halloween fun.

Trunk or Treat Events

1. Tiger-Rock Alabaster Trunk or Treat @ Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Alabaster

• What: Head to Tiger-Rock Martial Arts in Alabaster for a free, family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat featuring decorated trunks, face painting, martial arts demos and more. This community event is open to all ages and promises an evening of festive fun.
• When: Saturday, October 4 | 3-5PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

2. Homewood Library Foundation Trunk or Treat @ Homewood Library

• What: Join the Homewood Library Foundation for a free, family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat in the Library parking lot. Local businesses and organizations will have their vehicles decked out for Halloween, offering treats and festive fun for all ages.
• When: Sunday, October 19 | 3-5PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

3. Vestavia’s Best Free Trunk or Treat @ ATA Action Martial Arts – Vestavia

• What: Celebrate Halloween with a free, family-friendly event featuring music, a bounce house, costume contests, giveaways and creatively themed trunks. Open to all ages—registration is required for children to participate, and each child brings 2 bags of pre-packaged mixed candy to donate to help keep our trunks filled for everyone!
• When: Saturday, October 25 | 5-7:30PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

4. Trunk or Treat @ Asbury UMC

• What: Looking for a fun, family-friendly Halloween event? Head to Asbury UMC on for Trunk or Treat—an evening of decorated cars, costumes and candy in a safe community setting!
• When: Sunday, October 26 | 6:30-8PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

5. Trunk or Treat @ Metropolitan Church

• What: Metro is bringing back its free, family fun Trunk or Treat, packed with fun for all ages. Enjoy hot dogs and chili, games, inflatables, face painting, a petting zoo, live music, hayrides—and tons of candy in a safe, festive setting.
• When: Wednesday, October 29 | 6:30-8PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

6. Shades Valley YMCA Trunk or Treat @ Shades Valley YMCA

• What: Get the kids in costume—or come as a themed family—and enjoy a festive evening at the annual Trunk or Treat in the west parking lot of the Shades Valley YMCA! A fun, family-friendly event filled with treats and Halloween spirit.
• When: Thursday, October 30 | 5:30-7PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

Spooky Movie spots

7. Vulcan Park “Hocus Pocus” @ Vulcan Park

• What: Vulcan Spooktacular is offering a showing of Hocus Pocus plus a spooky night of costume fun, wagon rides, haunted attractions, free popcorn, tasty treats, a cash bar and photo opportunities with the mascot, “V.” Something for everyone!
• When: Friday, October 10 | 6:30PM
• Cost:
  • Adult   $10
  • Child  $10
  • Member Adult $8
• Details

8. The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball @ Avondale Brewing

• What: The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball is set to be Birmingham’s most outrageous Halloween celebration, honoring the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live performances, costume contests and a full screening of the cult classic at Avondale Brewery.
• When: Friday, October 24 | 6PM
• Cost: $33.64+
• Details

9. Spookfest 2025: Spooktacular Showtime @ Hoover Met Complex

• What: Spookfest 2025: Spooktacular Showtime at the Hoover Met Complex is one of Hoover, AL’s favorite free Halloween events, offering a festive evening of safe trick-or-treating, food trucks, inflatables, live music, games, prizes and family fun—capped off with a special community movie night featuring Beetlejuice on the big screen inside the Met.
• When: Thursday, October 30 | 4:30-7PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

Halloween events for everyone

10. Pumpkin Junction @ Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

• What: All aboard for Pumpkin Junction, a festive Halloween event featuring pumpkin-themed activities, train rides and seasonal fun at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.
• When: Saturday, October 4 | 10-11:30AM
• Cost: $18+
• Details

11. The Rolling Pumpkin Patch @ 2900 Tera Lane, Bessemer

• What: Enjoy a calm, accessible fall celebration designed for guests using wheelchairs, walkers or anyone who prefers a slower pace. The event features accessible pumpkin hunting, a petting zoo, hayrides, face painting, an accessible bounce house, delicious treats, and plenty of fun photo opportunities!
• When: Saturday, October 4 | 10AM-4PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

12. Hoots & Howls 2025: Day Time Halloween Event @ The Birmingham Zoo

• What: Explore 10 trick-or-treat candy stations throughout the zoo, enjoy magic shows by Lathan’s Dazzling Magic, interactive animal presentations, a costume parade with a Monster Mash dance party and live DJ sets at your Birmingham Zoo.
• When: Saturday, October 11-Sunday, October 26 | 11AM-4PM
• Cost:
  • $12.95 (plus tax) for the full experience
    • Unlimited rides on the Red Diamond Express Train + Unlimited climbs on the Full Moon BBQ Adventure Tower
  • $4.95 (plus tax) for candy trail access only (no rides)
• Details

13. A Spooky Halloween Party @ Titusville Library

• What: Celebrate Halloween with crafts, games and spooky fun at the Titusville Library’s free event—perfect for kids and families looking to enjoy the holiday in a festive, safe environment.
• When Tuesday, October 14 | 10:30AM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

14. 17th Annual Alabaster Fall Festival @ Alabaster Amphitheater at City Hall

• What: Enjoy a full day of fall fun with arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, hay rides, inflatables, live music, a trick-or-treat trail, pumpkin painting and plenty of delicious food for the whole family at the Alabaster Amphitheater.
• When: Saturday, October 25 | 10AM-3PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

15. Fall-O-Ween! @ Pelham City Park

• What: This free event offers DJ music, a trackless train, bounce houses, face painting, a glitter bar, balloon art, kids’ crafts, fall photo ops, trick-or-treat vendors and a delicious lineup of food trucks and treats for all ages.
• When: Sunday, October 26 | 1:30–4:30PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

16. Trick or Treat in the TED @ Ferus Ales

• What: Stop by Ferus Ales for a Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, festive drinks, and family-friendly fun in the TED building—perfect for enjoying spooky vibes with the Trussville community.
• When: Sunday, October 26th | 4-6PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

17. Harvest Jam @ Village in Lee Branch

• What: Harvest Jam debuts at The Village at Lee Branch, offering live music, food trucks, over 35 local vendors, free kids’ activities, giveaways, AND adoptable pets from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society + a costume contest—all in support of a great cause.
• When: Thursday, October 30 | 6-8PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

18. Vulcan Spooktacular @ Vulcan Park

• What: Vulcan’s Spooktacular is sure to be a fun-filled Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, music, photo ops, food, drinks and festive activities for all ages.
• When: Friday, October 31 | 5:30-8:30PM
• Cost:
  • Adults $10
  • Members $8
  • Seniors + Military $8
  • Children 5-12  $6
  • Children 4 and under FREE
• Details

Adults-only Halloween events

19. Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl @ 18th Street

• What: Get your costume ready and hit the 18th Street bars for the Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl—a night packed with spooky fun, great drinks and good vibes.
• When: Saturday, October 25 | 4-10PM
• Cost: $18.41+
• Details

20. Scare Your Face Off Fest XV @ Saturn

• What: DIY Birmingham brings Halloween vibes with live cover sets from the city’s top musicians. Dress in your best costume to score a door discount and compete for prizes—including a hand-painted, creepy trophy—for the spookiest looks at this thrilling costume party.
• When: Friday, October 24 | 9PM
• Cost:
  • $10 in costume
  • $15 in street clothes
• Details

21. Vulcan Halloween Party @ Vulcan Park

• What: Celebrate Halloween in style at Vulcan Park & Museum’s adults-only Vulcan Halloween Party, featuring a DJ, costume contest, catered food, cash bar with a Halloween-themed mixology experience and more—all set against the stunning backdrop of Birmingham’s skyline. Proceeds support educational programming and outreach at the park.
• When: Friday, October 31 | 6:30-10:30 PM
• Cost:
  • SINGLE TICKET $50 each
  • TWO (2) TICKET DISCOUNT $90 for access to Vulcan Spooktacular @ Vulcan Park
  • Must be 21 or older to attend and present a valid ID
  • Ticket purchase includes food and two drinks
• Details

22. The Official Halloween Bar Crawl @ Dread River Distilling Company

• What: Join the ultimate Halloween night out at Dread River Distilling Company with the Official Halloween Bar Crawl—costumes encouraged, great drinks flowing and spooky vibes all evening long.
• When: October 31st + November 1st | 4PM-12AM
• Cost: $12.78+
• Details

23. 28th Boo Halloween Party @ B&A Warehouse

• What: Join Birmingham’s most anticipated adults-only Halloween bash at B&A Warehouse, featuring live music by the Matt Carroll Band, DJ sets by Lee J, a Hairy & Scary Costume Contest with over $1,000 in cash and prizes, Scaryoke with Rockin’ Russ, and themed rooms like the Disco Skeleton Room and Karaoke Clown Room. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Alabama.
• When: Friday, October 31 | 8PM-2AM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

24. MKC Halloween Poker Bar Crawl @ Marty’s PM

• What: Get ready for a spooky good time at this Halloween Bar Crawl! The crawl winds through some of your favorite local bars—Marty’s GM, The Crestwood Tavern, Continental Drift, Billy’s Tavern—and wraps up at the Magic City Acceptance Center. Come out, grab a drink, and help raise money for a meaningful cause!
• When: Saturday, November 1 | 5:30PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

25. Drag Night at The Nick Halloween @ The Nick

• What: Celebrate Halloween in style at The Nick’s annual Drag Night Halloween event! This 21+ costume party features dazzling performances by local drag artists, a costume contest with prizes and a night of high-energy entertainment.
• When: Friday, October 31 | 9PM
• Cost: $7-$10
• Details

Active Halloween events

26. Halloween Kings Chair Sunrise Hike @ Oak Mountain State Park

• What: Kick off your Halloween weekend with a spooky sunrise hike to King’s Chair at Oak Mountain State Park. Enjoy early park entry and a 4-mile round-trip hike through the woods. Costumes are highly encouraged for this fun, dog-friendly adventure—perfect for all ages looking to embrace the Halloween spirit in nature’s beauty.
• When: Saturday, October 18 | 6AM
• Cost:
  • $5 park entry fee for adults
  • $2 for children (ages 4-11)
  • $2 for Seniors
• Details

27. Trick or Trot 5K @ Back 40 Brewing

• What: Get ready for some festive fun at the 11th Annual Trick or Trot 5K, benefiting Kid One Transport! This spirited costume run takes place in the heart of downtown Birmingham, Alabama, winding through the lively streets of the Lakeview District. Participants are encouraged to dress up and enjoy a spirited 5K that combines fitness, fun and community support.
• When: Saturday, October 18
• Cost: $30
• Details

28. Halloween Havoc Half Marathon and 6 Miler @ Oak Mountain State Park

• What: Lace up for a spooky nighttime half-marathon and 6-miler at scenic Oak Mountain State Park, featuring a costume contest and a rocking after-party to celebrate your finish.
• When: Saturday, October 25 | 5PM
• Cost:
  • Half Marathon: $90
  • 6 Miler: $65
• Details

Costume Parties

29. Howl-oween Party @ TrimTab Brewing

• What: Bring your pups out to this dog-friendly Howl-oween celebration. The TrimTab Howl-oween Rescue Party at TrimTab Brewing features a dog costume contest, local vendors, food trucks, pup cups and family-friendly fun—all to support Full Circle Rescue & Sanctuary.
• When: Saturday, October 25 | 1-4PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

30. Bags and Brews @ All Good Beverage Co.

• What: Join the fun at All Good Beverage Co. for a lively cornhole tournament benefiting Special Equestrians, complete with a Halloween costume contest, live music, delicious BBQ from SAW’s Street Kitchen and prizes for the best individual and team costumes—perfect for players of all skill levels, plus your pets are welcome!
• When: Saturday, October 25
• Cost: $55.20+
• Details

• What: Come out to the Third Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest benefiting Be Kind Birmingham—a $10 ticket gets you in to support their mobile free store that provides essential items to homeless and low-income communities in the Birmingham area, all while enjoying a fun, festive night for a great cause.
• When: Saturday, October 25 | 7-10PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

Haunted Houses near Birmingham

32. Atrox

• What: Atrox is one of Alabama’s largest indoor haunted attractions. We’re talking over 50,000 square feet of twisted hallways, shocking surprises and screams. If it’s terror you want, that’s exactly what you’ll get. According to the Atrox website, this haunted attraction is considered one of the top 10 haunted attractions in the country. As soon as you enter the abandoned warehouse in Leeds, let’s just say that whatever you’re afraid of, there’s a good chance they have it.
• Where: 8404 Parkway Dr, Leeds, AL 35094
• When: Opens on Friday, October 3
• Cost: $25+
• Details

33. Warehouse 31

• What: Discover the eerie history of Warehouse 31, the old meat-packing warehouse in Pelham with a mysterious past. After a tragic accident forced it to close, the abandoned building has become the center of local legends featuring some unforgettable characters like the twisted nurse and the butcher. During your visit, you might just encounter these restless spirits. Ready for a unique and thrilling experience?
• Where: 3150 Lee St, Pelham, AL 35124
• When: 
• Cost:  $19.95-$49.95
• Details

34. Hellbilly Hollow

• What: It’s not just the ghouls, goblins and jump scares that make this place creepy—it’s the unexpected. At Hellbilly Hollow, you can hop on a haunted wagon ride, get lost in a spooky corn maze (pro tip: maybe skip Children of the Corn beforehand), and brave their haunted house for the full scare experience.
• Where: 425 Co Rd 467, Vincent, AL 35178
• When: Opens on September 26th and continues throughout every Friday in October
• Cost: $28+
• Details

35. Conjure Birmingham

• What: Founded by Mambo Baptise, Alan Waugh and Jake Higginbotham, Conjure Haunted Attraction is a new gem of a haunted house in Birmingham. And the best part? It’s a non-profit benefitting Andrew’s Place, an organization dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ survivors of domestic abuse. 
• Where: 906 40th St N, Birmingham, AL 35222
• When: Friday, September 16—Sunday, November 2 | Doors open @7PM
• Cost: $27.62+
• Details

36. Insanitarium Haunted Attraction

• What: Step inside Insanitarium Haunted Attraction—where your darkest fears come to life! Prepare for a heart-pounding experience filled with spine-tingling scares, creepy characters and twisted surprises around every corner. Perfect for thrill-seekers looking to test their courage this Halloween season. Are you brave enough to enter?
• Where: 8433 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville, AL 35173
• When: 
  • September 26 + 27
  • October 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 30-31
  • Fridays + Saturdays: 7-11PM
  • Sundays + Oct. 30: 7-10PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

37. Nightmare on 3008

• What: Get ready for a terrifying journey at Nightmare on 3008! This haunted experience is packed with chilling scares, eerie scenes and plenty of surprises to keep you on edge. Whether you’re a horror fan or just looking for a spooky good time, Nightmare on 3008 promises thrills that will haunt you long after you leave.
• Where: 1731 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale, AL 35068
• Cost: $25
• Details

38. The Haunted Chicken House

• What: It all started in 2003 when local farmer Dan Hopkins tried to save his chicken farm with a shipment of rare, genetically altered roosters. But instead of saving the place… the chickens vanished. Now, every fall, those six-foot-tall mutant chickens return and Dan needs backup, and that’s where you come in. Join the fight, face the feathers and try to make it out before the roosters get their revenge.
• Where: 7522 AL-1, Heflin, AL 36264
• When: Open every Friday + Saturday bight in October | 7PM-12AM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

39. Sloss Furnaces

• What: Okay, I’ll admit it—I cheated. Sloss Furnaces isn’t hosting haunted house festivities anymore. But honestly, it doesn’t need the dramatic lighting, actors or decorations to be terrifying. Its chilling history and well-known ghost stories are enough to give you goosebumps. Keep your eyes peeled. You might just see something you can’t explain.
• Where: 20 32nd Street North
• When: Check for availability before heading out!
• Cost:
  • Self‑guided tours are free
  • Guided tours: $10 per person
• Details

Happy Halloween from Bham Now!

We wanted to share some of our past costumes with you—so take a trip back in time with this slideshow! Happy Halloween, Birmingham!

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