Friday the 13th in Huntsville

By Katelyn Henderson

It’s not October, but we can still enjoy a bit of spooky season this winter with Friday the 13th! Here are a few events and ideas to get you started. 

Events

Horror Workshop
Friday at 6:30pm
Hammer & Stain
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The horror workshop is scheduled for… Friday the 13th of course. Join for a night of crafting, trivia, and scary snacks.

Event Banner for Horror Workshop
Camp Crystal Lake Jazz Show with SonosphereFriday at 7pm

Rocket Republic Downtown
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It’s the first Friday the 13th in 2023 and we are hosting a Blackout Jazz Session with the exceptional Sonosphere Jazz Combo inside at Rocket Republic! We are going to dim the lights, pour a few drinks, and crank up some hard hitting jazz. In the spirit of the Friday the 13th movies, feel free to dress up like any character from the movie or even just a camper or camp counselor.

Ghost Hunt
Friday at 7pm
Historic Lowry House
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Join paranormal investigator & psychic medium Lesley Ann Hyde as she leads her team the Southern Ghost Girls tours & paranormal investigations on a historic interactive paranormal Investigation of the house and grounds where you can join the investigation!

Lowry House

Foot Pound Force
Friday at 7pm
InnerSpace Brewing
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We are having our first show of 2023, bring yourself and a friend to have amazing beers at the nerdiest brewery in town.

innerspace brewing huntsville alabama

Improv Thunderdome
Friday at 8pm
Shenanigan’s Comedy Club
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Rated PG: Two teams enter, one team leaves. This fun, competitive, format pits two teams of improvisers against each other in an attempt to win your laughs.

Improv Group on Stage

Explore Maple Hill Cemetery

202 Maple Hill St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Have you explored the Maple Hill Cemetery in Downtown Huntsville? There is a lot of history there and it would be a great activity on Friday the 13th. Please make sure you are respectful of the grounds! Cemetery Guidelines

Maple Hill Cemetery

Dead Children’s Playground

1351 McClung Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801The legend says that the children who died during the 1918 Spanish Flu and are buried at Maple Hill Cemetery – they visit the playground to play and tease visitors. More info 
Dead Childrens Playground

Bloody Mary

Don’t say it three times in the mirror. Just grab a Bloody Mary from one of the locations below: 

Bloody Mary Image

Katelyn Henderson

Katelyn Henderson has called Huntsville home for over 14 years and is the proud owner of We Are Huntsville. She's passionate about spotlighting local businesses, uncovering hidden gems, and keeping locals in the know about everything happening around town. Whether it's a new restaurant, a can't-miss event, or a Huntsville secret worth sharing - Katelyn's on it. Have something cool happening? Send her a note at katelyn@wearehuntsville.com!