It’s October and our calendar is SO jam-packed that we had a hard time picking just a few events to highlight. Please visit our calendar to see what else is happening this month.
Happy October!
FREE
1. Madison Street Festival
October 1, 9 am – 4 pm
Free family fun in Downtown Madison with activities, entertainment and food.
2. 7th Annual Fall Plant Sale @ Huntsville Botanical Garden
October 7 – 9
Plants for sale, children’s activities, soil testing, gardening talks and demonstrations.
FREE
3. Fall Concerts on the Dock
October 7, 14, 21
Bring lawn chairs or blankets, refreshments, friends, family, leashed dogs, and$ 2 for parking and enjoy great music.
4. Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater Presents: Pinkalicious The Musical
October 7 – 9 & 14 – 16
Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Tickets $15.
FREE
5. International Observe the Moon Night Event
October 8, 5:30 – 9 pm
Hands-on activities, DJ Shell, inflatable movie screen showing Home, lots of telescopes and much more.
FREE
6. Pop Up Parks
October 13 – 26
Parking spaces in Downtown Huntsville become unique, one-of-a-kind parks during Pop Up Parks.
7. IMP’s A Year with Frog and Toad
October 14 – 16
An area favorite, this wonderful tale brings the stories of Arnold Lobel to life. Tickets $20 – $30.
FREE
8. Community Pumpkin Patch
October 17 – 31
This year, Arts Huntsville is engaging the community in the arts with the downtown Pumpkin Patch.
9. Mahler Five presented by Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
October 14
Mozart, DiLorenzo and Mahler performed by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. Tickets start at $15.
10. Liz Hurley Ribbon Run
October 15
Benefits the Huntsville and Madison Hospital Breast Centers. Registration in advance.
11. Mad Scientist Bash @ U.S. Space & Rocket Center Cancelled
October 15
The Rocket Center is continuing the Sci-Quest, Hands-On Science Center’s popular event, which includes live music and a delicious spread of food. Tickets $35.
FREE
12. Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll
October 16
Over 70 characters ‘come alive’ as you visit their gravesites and hear their stories. One of Huntsville’s favorite events.
13. What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones @ Huntsville Museum of Art
Opens October 16
“What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones” is a new Smithsonian traveling exhibition that reveals the creative genius behind some of the most enduringly popular cartoons and animated films of all time.
14. Street Food Gathering
October 21
The final Street Food Gathering of 2016 takes place on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Huntsville.
15. Pro Bono Brews
October 21
Benefiting the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program and Free the Hops, Pro Bono Brews is a casual event showcasing premier craft beers from over fifteen Alabama breweries.
16. The Haunt at Three Caves presented by Land Trust and Huntsville Young Professionals
October 21
Halloween Costume Party at the very unique venue, Three Caves, that benefits two local not-for-profit organizations. Tickets $30.
17. Rocket City NerdCon
October 22 – 23
A celebration of all things nerdy, for all ages. If your fanaticism for pop culture, comics, movies, tv, books, games, collectibles, crafting, cosplay, LARPing, etc. borders on obsessively nerdy, this is the place for you!
18. Folklife Festival @ Burritt on the Mountain
October 22
A showcase of craftspeople, artists and presenters who will share their knowledge about the traditions, skills, handicrafts and arts of our region during the 1800s and early 1900s. Included in admission.
19. Stars Dancing for HEALS
October 24
Stars from the community dancing with local ballroom instructors to raise funds for HEALS.
20. Bootanica @ Huntsville Botanical Garden
October 29
Put on frightening costumes and come out to the Garden for a ghoulish good time. Games, costumes, hay rides and more. Included in admission.
21. Mercury Rising Chili Fest
October 29
ICS sanctioned chili cook off supported by Free the Hops, includes corn hole, craft beer, kids zone and more. Tickets $15.
If you are reading this – this is an older article published by Our Valley Events. The information may be out of date – be sure to check for new info!
Don’t forget about other local-but-smaller non-profit organizations! The North Alabama Railroad Museum is having our 4th Annual Punkin’ Pickin’ Extravaganza on Saturday, October 15 with departures at 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Every child on board gets to pick a pumpkin from our very own pumpkin patch! The Fall Color Specials, a fall tradition for North Alabama families, will be Saturday, October 29, and Saturday, November 5, with departures at 10am and 1pm. Join the fun!! Tickets are on sale on our website – http://www.NorthAlabamaRailroadMuseum.com!