You thought summer was packed with things to do? Well, the weather is cooling down and our calendar is heating up! Here’s a guide to 13 things to do in Huntsville this fall, and a bunch of them are FREE!
1. Scarecrow Trail @ Huntsville Botanical Garden
“Once Upon A Time” is the theme for the Huntsville Botanical Gardens 2014 Scarecrow Trail where you can see your favorite, fun storybook or nursery rhyme characters. Hint- these aren’t just scarecrows, they are art!
Cost: Included in Garden admission.
Dates: Ends 10/31
Huntsville Botanical Garden
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2. Fall Concerts on the Dock @ Lowe Mill
Concerts on the Dock are a free, eclectic Friday night concert series. And, they are family and pet friendly, so bring your dog leashes, lawn chairs, dancing shoes and hula hoops!
Cost: FREE ($2 for parking- carpool!)
Dates: Every Friday until 10/31
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
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3.Ghost Walk
What can you expect from a Ghost Walk? A little bit of ghostly fun with a whole lot of Huntsville history!
Cost: $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for children 12 and under
Dates: Saturdays in September; Fridays and Saturdays in October
Huntsville Ghost Walk
Madison Ghost Walk
Decatur Ghost Walk
4. Guided Fall Hikes with the Land Trust
Whether new to hiking or a seasoned pro, 45+ miles of Land Trust Trails offer natural beauty and exercise for your entire family!
Cost: FREE
Dates: Various days throughout fall beginning in September
Land Trust of North Alabama
5. Madison Street Festival
The Madison Street Festival celebrates the people, music, food and art of Madison, Alabama. It’s a huge neighborhood block party at heart!
Cost: FREE
Date: October 4
Madison Street Festival
6. The Neverending Story presented by Fantasy Playhouse
I LOVED this story as a child and now I can’t wait to share it with my children. OK, I really just can’t wait to see the adventure unfold again. But this time, live on stage! Thanks Fantasy Playhouse!
Cost: $15
Dates: October 10-12 & 17-19
Fantasy Playhouse
7. Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll
What makes the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll so interesting is that it’s hosted by dead people. Well, not actual dead people. But rather live people dressed up like the historic figures in the cemetery and telling their stories.
Date: October 12
Cost: FREE (donations accepted)
Huntsville Pilgrimage Association
8. Pop-Up Parks
Take a parking space. Add a bench, a tree, sand, a game of twister, wind chimes, grass, art, … let your imagination run wild! Welcome to Pop-Up Parks. Move out the cars. Bring in the humans.
Cost: FREE
Dates: October 16-26
Downtown Huntsville, Inc.
9. Taste of Huntsville
A delight for your tastebuds, the 40th Annual Taste of Huntsville continues the tradition of providing “Tastes” of the foods served at restaurants throughout Madison County.
Cost: $30
Dates: October 16
Taste of Huntsville
10. The Pizza Party 
Massacre
Lowe Mill’s official Halloween party, The Pizza Party Massacre reheats this year bigger and better! Relive the disappointment that was Showbiz!
Cost: $10
Dates: October 17- 18, 24-25, & 31
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
11. Video Games Live presented
by HSO
Video Games Live was created by the gaming industry and features the best in game music, performed by the orchestra, combined with synchronized lighting, video, live action, and audience interactivity.
Cost: $18.50 +
Date: October 17
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
12. Skating in the Park
A downtown Huntsville favorite for the holiday season, ice skating in the park returns for its 3rd season. And it’s bigger and better than ever!
Cost: TBA
Dates:Opens November 21
Huntsville Museum of Art
13. Tinsel Trail
Tinsel Trail is a display of live Christmas trees in Downtown Huntsville during the holiday season. Look for some changes and fun additions for the 2014 Tinsel Trail!
Cost: FREE
Dates: Opens November 28
Tinsel Trail
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