Fun and Free. Two things that don’t always go in the same sentence. But we want to make sure that you know that Huntsville has plenty to offer- and they don’t always come with a hefty price tag.
So, here’s our guide to 12 Fun, Free things to do in October in Huntsville, Alabama.
1. Concerts on the Dock
October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
Lowe Mill’s Concerts on the Dock are an eclectic Friday night concert series. And, they are family and pet friendly, so bring your dog leashes, lawn chairs, dancing shoes and hula hoops!
2. Madison Street Festival
October 4
The Madison Street Festival is a huge neighborhood block party at heart, and fun for the whole family!
3. First Saturday Fitness Classes
October 4
Join Healthy Huntsville for a variety of fun fitness classes in Big Spring Park.
4. Fall Historic Walking Tours
October 4 & 11
Take a leisurely, guided stroll through the South’s largest concentration of antebellum homes in downtown Huntsville.
5. Yoga by the River!
October 4, 11, 18, & 25
Get your Om on at Yoga by the River, every Saturday morning at 9am in October offered by Operation Green Team.
6. Nature Explorers Club
October 4, 7, & 28
Join Operation Green Team for The Nature Explorers’ Club at Hays Nature Preserve, a fun literacy-based nature experience with popular children’s books as the background.
7. Land Trust Fall Hike Series
October 5, 11, 18, 25, & 26
Whether new to hiking or a seasoned pro, join the Land Trust for guided hikes along part of their 45+ miles of local trails.
8. Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll
October 12
Over 65 historic characters and 200 years of Huntsville’s history will come alive for the annual Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll.
9. Pop-up Parks
October 16-26
What happens when you “move out the cars and bring in the humans”? Pop-up Parks on the square in Downtown Huntsville.
10. Drop-in & CREATE
October 18
Spark their creativity! Families enjoy learning about art together with fun, interactive activities at Huntsville Museum of Art’s Drop-in & CREATE!
11. Naturally Crafty
October 21
Join Operation Green Team for a short hike around Hays Nature Preserve in search of treasures for the days featured Nature Crafts.
12. Rocket City Jazz Orchestra & US Army Four Star Jazz Band Concert
October 25
The combined bands of Rocket City Jazz Orchestra and the US Army Four Star Jazz Orchestra are sure to heat up Bridge Street Town Center, even as the weather is cooling down.
Want more? Check out our calendar of FREE events any time for a complete listing!

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