HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As autumn arrives, the Tennessee Valley is filled with fall festivals and family-friendly events. Here’s a look at some of the highlights happening this season:
Festifall at Huntsville Botanical Garden
- When: September-October
- Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, Huntsville
- Cost: Free for members; included in general admission
- Details: Enjoy the Garden’s transformation into a fall wonderland with a variety of seasonal activities for all ages.
F5 Fleet Feet Fall Festival
- When: September 7, 8 a.m.- Noon
- Where: Hays Farm, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: A community fun run, kids’ run, and bike ride. Explore 40 local vendors and join in free fitness classes.
Southern Trend’s Fall Festival
- When: September 7, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Where: Southern Trend’s, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy sales, door prizes, raffles, and samples.
27th Annual Redstone Arsenal Oktoberfest
- When: September 13, 5 p.m.-12 a.m.; September 14, Noon-12 a.m.; September 15, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Where: MWR Activity Field, Huntsville
- Cost: $15 (parking/live music included); $25 (parking, unlimited rides, live music included)
- Details: Celebrate Oktoberfest with a variety of activities, food, and fun for the whole family. Plus, meet FOX54 at our meet and greet, where we’ll be handing out swag!
NALZS Kids Festival
- When: September 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Where: Calhoun Community College, Decatur
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy a day of activities and entertainment designed for children.
International Observe the Moon Night
- When: September 14, 5:30-8 p.m.
- Where: Davidson Center, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Join lunar enthusiasts for educational activities and stargazing.
NEACA 2024 Fall Craft Show
- When: September 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; September 21, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; September 22, 12-5 p.m.
- Where: Von Braun Center South Hall, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Browse over 100 craft booths featuring a wide range of handmade items.
Madison First Fridays Fall Festival
- When: September 20, 5 p.m.
- Where: Village of Oakland Springs, Madison
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy a petting zoo, train rides, hot air balloons, and a pumpkin patch.
Tinkerfest
- When: September 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Where: EarlyWorks, Huntsville
- Cost: Included in general admission
- Details: Participate in hands-on activities and explore creativity with various makers and educators.
Soulful Food Truck Festival
- When: September 21, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Where: Joe Davis Stadium, Huntsville
- Cost: $0-15
- Details: Variety of food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment.
Monte Sano Art Festival
- When: September 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; September 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Where: Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville
- Cost: Free; $10 per car or $5 per walk-in
- Details: Discover local and regional art in a scenic park setting.
Fall for All
- When: September 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Where: Big Spring Park East, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy live music, a mechanical bull, and fall-themed crafts and games.
Fall Festival at Sharon Johnston Park
- When: September 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Sharon Johnston Park, New Market
- Cost: $5 per person or $20 per car
- Details: Participate in face painting, inflatable bounce houses, and hay rides.
NATR Fest
- When: September 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Point Mallard Park, Decatur
- Cost: $5; Free for ages 12 and under
- Details: Explore outdoor recreation with exhibitors, activities, and food trucks.
VBAS Astronomy Day
- When: September 28, 1-5 p.m. (Daytime); 7-10 p.m. (Evening)
- Where: Von Braun Astronomical Society, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Participate in solar viewing, planetarium shows, and night sky observations.
Pumpkin Days Fall Market
- When: September 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Where: Boyd Family Farm, Ardmore
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy hay rides, a petting zoo, and a market with local vendors.
Oktoberfest
- When: October 3-5
- Where: Festhalle Farmers Market, Cullman
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy lively music, cultural displays, and German cuisine.
October Arts Festival
- When: October 5, 9 a.m.
- Where: TGL Adventures, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Celebrate creativity and community with a day of arts and fun.
International Festival of North Alabama
- When: October 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Jaycee Community Building, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy global performances, food trucks, and cultural displays.
Madison Street Festival
- When: October 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Madison
- Cost: Free
- Details: Experience arts, crafts, food vendors, and a community parade.
Rocket City Scottish Festival
- When: October 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Jaycee Community Building, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Explore Highland Games, food trucks, and Scottish traditions.
Alabama Honey Festival
- When: October 6, 1-5 p.m.
- Where: Alabama A&M University WTARS, Hazelgreen
- Cost: Free
- Details: Learn about sustainable agriculture and honeybees.
Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
- When: October 12, 1-7 p.m.
- Where: Southside Park, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy bluegrass music and food trucks in South Huntsville.
Celebrate Madison
- When: October 24, Gates open at 6 p.m.
- Where: Toyota Field, Madison
- Cost: Free
- Details: Celebrate Madison with fireworks and a special program.
Fall Festival at University Pickers
- When: October 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Where: University Pickers, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy a family-friendly event with food and community spirit.
VFC Harvest Festival
- When: October 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Where: Valley Fellowship Church, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Participate in games, face painting, and enjoy free food.
Toyota Field Fall Festival
- When: October 26, 5 p.m.
- Where: Toyota Field, Madison
- Cost: $10 for ages 13 and up; Free for ages 12 and under
- Details: Trick-or-treating followed by a movie screening of Casper.
Fall Festival at Landmark Church
- When: October 26, 3-6 p.m.
- Where: Landmark Church, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy a carnival-style fall festival with various activities.
Lobsterfest
- When: November 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Where: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Huntsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Lobsters and BBQ sales, Music, Artisans/Crafters and Children activities. On November 2, from 8-10 a.m., there will be a Lobsterfest 5K Run.
