🍂 Fall in Rocket City: Your October Guide to Huntsville, Madison & Madison County

🍂 Fall in Rocket City: Your October Guide to Huntsville, Madison & Madison County

There’s something magical about October in North Alabama — crisp air, changing leaves, pumpkin patches, haunted tours, and community events everywhere. Here’s your go-to list of fall fun in Huntsville, Madison, and surrounding Madison County this month.

🎃 Signature Fall Events & Festivals

• Madison Street Festival — Saturday, Oct 4th in downtown Madison. Arts & crafts, food vendors, live music, children’s activities and more. (madisonstreetfestival.org)
  Official site: madisonstreetfestival.org

• Festifall at the Huntsville Botanical Garden — Ongoing through late October. Walk the Scarecrow Trail, enjoy fall blooms, and attend special family events. (envcomfort.com)

• Huntsville Ghost Walks — One of the spookier ways to explore local history. Tours of downtown with ghost stories and legends. (Huntsville)

• North Alabama Railroad Museum “Fall Color Special” — Scenic train rides through colorful foliage, usually late October. (Huntsville)

• Pumpkin Patch & Farm Experiences

  • Tate Farms — Pumpkin picking, hayrides, barnyard fun. (Tate Farms)

  • Hubert Family Farms — Sunflowers, pumpkin fields, and photo ops. (Hubert Family Farms)

  • Also check local farms in Madison County for seasonal patches. (Use “pumpkin patch near me + Madison County AL”)

• Spooktacular Fall Festival — Oct 31, 6–9 PM at Dr. Richard Showers Sr. Recreation Center in Huntsville. Free games, treats, and family fun. (City of Huntsville)

• Adaptive Fall Fun Festival — Oct 29, 5:30–7:30 PM at Fern Bell Recreation Center. Inclusive crafts, treats, and spook-friendly fun. (City of Huntsville)

• Willowbrook Church Fall Festival / Trunk-or-Treat — Oct 30, 4–6 PM in Huntsville/Madison area. Free entry, inflatables, candy, face painting. (Willowbrook Church)

🌿 Outdoor & Nature Adventures

• Hays Nature Preserve — Trails, creek strolls, natural playgrounds. Perfect for a quiet fall day. (Rocket City Mom)

• Leaf-peeping hikes — Monte Sano State Park, Burritt on the Mountain, Goldsmith-Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary all offer great fall foliage views. (Huntsville)

• Disc Golf — Huntsville is becoming known for it. Courses at Brahan Spring Park, John Hunt Park, etc., are scenic and fun in the fall. (Axios)

• Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt — A free, kid-friendly activity. (Rocket City Mom)

🧡 Community & Rec Programs

• Huntsville Parks & Recreation Fall Programs — Over 100 free/low-cost events, workshops, and activities all across the city. (City of Huntsville)

• Local Library Storytimes & Fall Readings — Great for younger kids (check Huntsville/Madison libraries). (Rocket City Mom)

• Downtown Huntsville Events — Concerts, art walks, food trucks, pop-up events. (See their calendar) (Downtown Huntsville)

• Eventbrite / We Are Huntsville Calendar — Always check for new events: performances, workshops, haunted houses. (Eventbrite)