13 trunk or treats in Birmingham this October, plus 4 extra Halloween events, including Boo at the Zoo
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Spooky costumes, oodles of candy and Halloween fun await you this month in Birmingham. Here are 13 trunk or treats to check out, plus a few extra Halloween events you won’t want to miss!
Trunk or Treat Events
Annual Trunk or Treat at Asbury United Methodist Church
Address: 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Date: Sun., Oct. 28
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Price: FREE
Asbury United Methodist Church has held its annual Trunk or Treat event for more than 10 years, and guess what! It has grown larger and more popular each year. This year, there will be:
- Complimentary hot dogs, popcorn and water.
- Scary-oke.
- FREE carnival rides and games.
- A cake walk.
- Costumes galore.
- Fun for all!
Here’s a bit more about what Asbury United Methodist Church offers.
Annual Trunk or Treat at Metropolitan Church
Where: Metropolitan Church. 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
Date: Wed., Oct. 31
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Price: FREE
The trunk or treat at Metropolitan Church is back again this year! Will you join in on this annual good time? Dress up and enjoy food, games and, of course, plenty of candy!
Trunk or Treat at Birmingham Academy of Martial Arts
Address: 1110 N. Chalkville Rd., Ste. 136, Trussville, AL 35173
Date: Sat., Oct. 27
Time: 5pm-7:30pm
Price: FREE
It’s Trunk or Treat time at the Birmingham Academy of Martial Arts—and it’s going to be a blast! Check out a parking lot filled with frightening trunks, tons of candy and lots of smiling faces.
There will also be a contest for the best decorated trunk—winner receives movie tickets!
Trunk or Treat at Homewood Church of Christ
Address: 265 W. Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham, AL 35209
Date: Sun., Oct. 28
Time: 4pm-6pm
Price: FREE
Mark your calendar and bring the whole family to the annual Trick-or-Treat at Homewood Church of Christ. While there, enjoy:
- Food
- Inflatables
- Entertainment
- Costumes
- Candy
- Fun, fun, fun!
Trunk or Treat at All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Address: 110 W. Hawthorne Rd., Birmingham, AL 35209
Date: Wed., Oct. 24
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Price: FREE
Fall family fun is just around the corner! If you’re looking for an event that everyone can enjoy, check out the Trunk or Treat at All Saints’ Episcopal Church.
Along with the usual treats, this trunk or treat will also offer a temporary tattoo booth and photo booth. Fun!
Trunk or Treat 2018 at The Church at Grantsmill
Address: 6001 Old Leeds Rd., Birmingham, AL 35210
Date: Wed., Oct. 31
Time: 6pm-8pm
Price: FREE
Looking for some safe, clean fun for the whole family? Then wear your best costume and head to the Trunk-or-Treat community event at The Church at Grantsmill. Along with candy, there will be free popcorn and lots of bouncy house action.
7th Annual Trunk or Treat at Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church
Address: 4660 Caldwell Mill Rd., Birmingham, AL 35243
Date: Sun., Oct. 28
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Price: FREE
All are welcome at the 7th annual Trunk-or-Treat happening at Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church. There will be:
- Inflatables
- Prize drawings
- FREE hotdogs and candy
- And more!
Prizes will be awarded for the most spectacular trunk decor, so be sure to enter!
Want to decorate your trunk? Then sign up! Email Sarah at sarah@avpc.org or cal 205.967.0680.
Annual Trunk or Treat at Baptist Church of the Covenant
Address: 2117 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35233
Date: Wed., Oct. 31
Time: 6pm-9pm
Price: FREE
Baptist Church of the Covenant’s annual Trunk or Treat is almost here and the whole community is invited—including you! So throw on that Halloween costume and enjoy food, games and plenty more.
Trunk or Treat at Zion Hills Baptist Church
Address: 125 1st St. SW., Birmingham, AL 35211
Date: Sat., Oct. 20
Time: 12pm-2pm
Price: FREE
The Youth Dept. of Zion Hill Baptist Church will be hosting a Trunk or Treat this month with food, fun and lots of treats! Wear your costume, bounce in the bouncy house and have an awesome time.
Trunk or Treat at First Christian Church of Birmingham
Address: 4954 Valleydale Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Date: Sun., Oct 28
Time: 3pm-5pm
Price: FREE
Make your Sunday a Funday at First Christian Church of Birmingham’s Trunk or Treat. Participate in:
- Game
- Food
- Inflatables
- And more!
Be sure to bring your sweet tooth because there will be plenty of candy. Mmm!
Trunk or Treat at Trussville First United Methodist Church
Address: 120 N. Chalkville Rd., Trussville, AL 35173
Date: Sun., Oct. 28
Time: 5pm-7pm
Price: FREE
For exciting fall fun in the Trussville area, make plans to attend the Trunk or Treat at Trussville First United MEthodist Church. This trunk or treat has all the usual favorites, but you can also:
- Make your own caramel apples
- Watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown”
Trunk or Treat at Pelham Church of God
Address: 2100 County Rd. 52 E., Pelham, AL 35124
Date: Wed., Oct. 31
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Price: FREE
Trunk or Treat at Pelham Church of God is coming up, and you won’t want to miss a moment!
During the event:
- Trick or treat for yummy candy
- Jump in the inflatables
- Play fun games
- Eat some food
- Enjoy a hayride
- Have your face painted
- Show off your costume in the costume contest
Trunk-or-Treat at Gardendale Baptist Tabernacle
Address: 2649 Decature Hwy., Gardendale, AL 35071
Date: Sun., Oct. 28
Time: 4pm-7pm
Price: FREE
Games and treats. Halloween costumes. Fun for the whole family. What could be better? Enjoy the festivities during the Trunk-or-Treat at Gardendale Baptist Tabernacle.
Halloween Events
27th Annual Boo at the Zoo
When: Oct. 11-14; 18-31
Where: Birmingham Zoo. 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 5pm-9pm
Price: Members – $8 (admission only)/$15 (rides and admission); Non-members – $10 (admission only)/$18 (rides and admission)
Premium Parking: $10 (purchase in advance)
Tickets
October marks the month-long tradition of Boo at the Zoo and the Birmingham Zoo. To celebrate Boo at the Zoo’s 27th year, wear your most spooktacular costume and check out one of the most beloved events in Birmingham.
What can you expect this year?
- The Eerie Express Train will take you on a wild and spooky ride around the zoo.
- Trick or Treat Lane featuring mountains of candy.
- Exciting Henley Park, which will feature everything from inflatables and Ghostly Ghoul School to Bat Keeper Chat and more!
Other entertaining activities include:
- The Spider Slide
- Ghost Rollers
- The Scarousel
Tricks, Treats and Trails at Red Mountain Park
Address: 2011 Frankfurt Dr., Birmingham, AL 35211
Date: Sat., Oct. 27
Time: 10am-2pm
Price: $5 (Ages 3 and under – FREE)
The whole family, including your dog, will love Tricks, Treats and Trails at Red Mountain Park. During the event, you have the chance to experience the beautiful trails of Red Mountain Park, plus:
- 20 trick or treat stations
- Anatomy of Pi Food Trucks
- Music
- Kid’s scavenger hunt
- Special visit from your kid’s favorite characters.
Prizes will be awarded to the best costume, so put some thought into what you wear!
Trick or Treat at Homewood Public Library
Address: 1721 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood, AL 35209
Date: Wed., Oct. 31
Time: 9am-6pm
Price: FREE
An adventure of books and candy await you at the Homewood Public Library. There will be lots of costumes, so be sure to wear yours as you trick or treat throughout the library.
Trick or Treat at Hoover Public Library
Address: 200 Municipal Dr., Hoover, AL 35216
Date: Wed., Oct. 31
Time: 9am-9pm
Price: FREE
Halloween fun can also be had at the Hoover Public Library. So wear your favorite costume and trick or treat throughout the library all day long!
Who else is having Trunk or Treats or other family-friendly events around Birmingham? Let us know who we missed!
