32 family-friendly Halloween events in Birmingham

Spooky season is officially upon us—and there’s no shortage of Halloween-themed fun for everyone in Birmingham. Read on for all the can’t -miss family-friendly Halloween events coming up this month, from trunk or treats to epic movies and more.

• Looking for scary Halloween happenings, like haunted houses and ghost tours? See our guide to 10 spine-chilling events—best for older kids + adults.

2026 trunk or treat events in Birmingham

1.Tiger-Rock Alabaster’s 2026 Trunk or Treat

• What: Returning for their third annual event, Tiger-Rock Alabaster is once again hosting their free trunk or treat, with face painting, martial arts demos and free hot dogs.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 | 4PM–6PM
• Where: Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Alabaster, 136 Market Center Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

• What: Head down to the Homewood Library parking lot in your spookiest (or silliest!) Halloween costume to trunk-or-treat in vehicles decked out by local businesses.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 | 3PM–5PM
• Where: Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

3. Hoover YMCA’s 2026 Fall Festival + Trunk or Treat

• What: Free family-friendly fun for both YMCA members and non-members, this fall festival will have candy, games and a trunk or treat that all ages will enjoy.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 | 11AM–1PM
• Where: Hoover YMCA, 2250 AL-150, Hoover, AL 35244
• Cost: Free admission, no pre-registration required
• Details

4. Citizens Church’s 2026 Trunk or Treat

• What: With trunk or treating, chili cook-off, hot dog lunch and cake-walk, this is one fall festival you don’t want to miss.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 | 1PM–3PM
• Where: Citizens Church, 2838 Ruffner Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

5. Asbury United Methodist Church 2026 Trunk or Treat

• What: Capping off a month of fun for the whole family, Asbury UMC is once again hosting their community-wide trunk or treat event. They’ll have decorated trunks, inflatable games, a train ride, cake walk, ropes course and free hot dogs.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 | 4PM–6PM
• Where: Asbury UMC, 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
• Cost: Free admission
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6. Mountain Brook Community Church 2026 Fall Festival + Trunk or Treat

• What: Trunk or treat and enjoy live music, plenty of inflatables for the kids and food trucks.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 | 4:30PM–7PM
• Where: Mountain Brook Community Church, 3001 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35243
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

7. The Lake Shore Foundation 2026 Youth Spooktacular Trick or Treat

• What: This inclusive event invites all Birmingham youth with a physical disability to trick or treat through the fully accessible Lakeshore facility along with their immediate family.
• When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 | 4PM–6PM
• Where: The Lakeshore Foundation, 4000 Ridgeway Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

8. Metropolitan Church 2026 Trunk or Treat

• What: Grab your Halloween costume and head to Metropolitan Church for their annual trunk or treat, which includes chili and hot dogs, face painting, live music, a petting zoo, hayride, inflatables and games.
• When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 | 6:30PM
• Where: Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

9. Shades Valley YMCA 2026 Fall Festival + Trunk or Treat

• What: Get ahead of the Halloween weekend festivities with a fall festival the whole family can enjoy. Head over to the Shades Valley YMCA parking lot for candy, games and trunk or treat.
• When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 | 5:30PM–7:30PM
• Where: Shades Valley YMCA, 3551 Montgomery Hwy, Homewood, AL 35209
• Cost: Free admission, no pre-registration required
• Details

Halloween movies to see in Birmingham, Oct. 2026

10. Knitflix and Chill: A Nightmare on Elm Street

• What: Ready for an extra spooky knitting sesh? Grab your knitting needles and head to Sidewalk to view the Wes Craven classic while working on your latest project.
• When: Thursday Oct. 1, 2026 | 7PM
• Where: Sidewalk Film Fest, 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $11
• Details

11. Hocus Pocus

• What: If you can’t take your broomstick to Salem for Halloween this year, viewing Hocus Pocus at the Alabama Theatre is easily the next best thing. Be sure you’re on time so you don’t miss the organ presentation and sing-a-long before the movie starts!
• When: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 | 7PM
• Where: Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $13
• Details

12. Silent Film Classic Phantom of the Opera

• What: Phantom of the Opera might not be the scariest movie on this list, per se, but it definitely fits the spooky vibes of Halloween—and imagine how much cooler it’ll be seeing the original 1925 black-and-white version in the historic Alabama Theatre.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 | 2PM
• Where: Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $18
• Details

13. SHOUT Movie Night: The Babadook

• What: Kick off the Halloween weekend with a free viewing of this ultra-creepy 2014 movie about a widow trying to calm her son’s fear of a monster in their home, only to discover that the sinister presence in their home might just be her.
• When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 | 7PM
• Where: Sidewalk Film Fest, 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: Free admission | Registration is highly recommended
• Details

14. Practical Magic

• What: Celebrate the release of the highly-anticipated Practical Magic 2 by viewing the original on the big screen at the Alabama Theatre.
• When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 | 7PM
• Where: Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $13
• Details

Group-friendly Halloween events in Birmingham

15. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 2026 Pumpkin Junction

• What: Board the train, pick a pumpkin and get in the spooky spirit at this family-friendly event. Hayrides, crafts, inflatables and food vendors will also be at the celebration every weekend.
• When: Saturdays + Sundays in Oct. 2026: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 + 18, 2026 | 10AM (Saturday only), 1PM, 3PM
• Where: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th St, Calera, AL 35040
• Cost: $17–$30
• Details

16. Hoots & Howls: Daytime Halloween Event

• What: Trick or treat at 10 different candy stations throughout the zoo and enjoy magic shows, interactive animal shows, a dino dance party, costume parade and lawn games. Candy trail tickets are not included with regular zoo admission.
• When: Saturdays + Sundays in Oct. 2026: Oct. 11, 17-18, 24-25 + 31 | 10AM-4PM
• Where: Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Cost: $5.50–$15
• Details

17. Bash on the Bluff

• What: Bluff Park is bringing back their community-favorite Bash on the Bluff, which will include face painting, a pumpkin patch, live music, train rides, petting zoo, inflatables, a golf simulator and food trucks.
• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11AM–5PM
• Where: Children’s Fresh Air Farm, 501 Park Ave, Hoover, AL 35226
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

18. Monster Mash

• What: This family-friendly Halloween party is geared towards monsters big and small, scary and sweet. Costumes are encouraged!
• When: Friday, October. 23, 2026 | 6:30PM–8:30PM
• Where: Hoover Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover, AL 35216
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

19. La La Librarian Boo Bash

• What: La La Librarian is hosting a special Halloween-themed interactive concert that’s friendly for all ages.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 | 10AM
• Where: Saturn, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $13, children 2 and under free
• Details

20. UAB ArtPlay Halloween Family Day

• What: Calling all ghosts and goblins to come enjoy a day full of creativity—costumes encouraged! Inspired by the book The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt, this Halloween Family Day will have music, games and hands-on art activities, along with a cozy story time.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 | 1PM–4PM
• Where: UAB’s ArtPlay House, 1006 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

21. Track or Treat

• What: 24e members are invited to bring their kids to the 1st annual Track or Treat Halloween Party! Come in your costumes and enjoy games, candy and tons of family fun. Drop the kids off for a parents’ night out or have the whole family join in on the fun.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
  • Parents’ Night Out: 4PM–8PM
  • Track or Treat: 6PM–8PM
• Where: 24e Pelham, 2244-A Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
• Cost:
  • Parents’ Night Out: $15 per child
  • Cake walk ticket: $5
  • Track or Treat event admission: Free
• Details

22. Fall-O-Ween

• What: This family-friendly event is back this year with plenty of fun for kids, including a bungee, rock wall, train rides, magician, balloon twisting, face painting, carnival games, kids market and trick or treat trail.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 | 1:30PM–4:30PM
• Where: Pelham City Park, 555 Ball Park Rd, Pelham, AL 35124
• Cost: FREE
• Details

23. Spookfest: Heroes & Haunts

• What: Two beloved Hoover traditions are combining this year for one massive celebration. Enjoy trick or treating and a touch-a-truck event, along with inflatables, music and a kid zone.
• When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 | 4:30PM–7:30PM
• Where: Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
• Cost: FREE
• Details

24. Trick or Treat

• What: Departments around the library will be decked in spooky spirit and packed with candy and prizes in this indoor trick or treat event. All kids will receive a free book!
• When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 | 5PM–7PM
• Where: Trussville Public Library, 201 Parkway Dr, Trussville, AL 35173
• Cost: FREE
• Details

25. Harvest Jam

• What: Join the 2nd annual Harvest Jam supporting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and enjoy live music, vendors, kids’ activities, pumpkin painting and a costume contest.
• When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 | 6PM–8PM
• Where: Village in Lee Branch, 410 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham AL 35242
• Cost: FREE
• Details

26. Library ghost tour

• What: Enjoy a kid-friendly ghost tour (geared towards older kids) and walks through the spooktacular halls of the Homewood Library after-hours.
• When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 | 6:30PM–8PM
• Where: Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: FREE, registration required
• Details

27. After Dark: A Symphony of Shivers

• What: Listen to live renditions of your favorite spooky soundtracks, like Harry Potter, Wicked and Ghostbusters, performed by Birmingham’s own Alabama Symphony Orchestra. While this event is open to all ages, it’s probably best suited for older kids and adults.
• When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 | 7PM
• Where: UAB’s Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
• Cost: $36.50–$95.50
• Details

28. Homewood Public Library 2026 Trick or Treat

• What: Grab your costumes and get some early trick or treating done during the daylight hours with this family-friendly event at the Homewood Library.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 | 9AM–6PM
• Where: Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

29. 18th Annual Alabaster 2026 Fall Festival

• What: Alabaster is hosting their 18th annual fall festival, with trick or treating, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, food trucks, hay rides, live music, inflatables and pumpkin painting.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 | 10AM–3PM
• Where: Alabaster Amphitheater at City Hall, 1953 Municipal Wy, Alabaster, AL 35007
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

30. Halloween Fairyland

• What: Celebrate the 35th annual Halloween Fairyland at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park with sunset trick or treating and carnival rides and games, train rides, food trucks and face painting during the day.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 | 11AM–10PM
• Where: Tannehill Ironworks State Park, 12632 Jim Bennett Pkwy, McCalla, AL 35111
• Cost: General admission: $10 | Kids under 5: Free admission
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2026 Halloween runs in Birmingham

31. Halloween King’s Chair Sunrise Hike

• What: No spooks here, just stunning sunrise views. Put on your costume (as long as you can hike in it!) and join the 3.4 mile round-trip trek to the beautiful King’s Chair to start your day with the sunrise.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 | 5:45AM
• Where: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
• Cost:
  • Adults: $5 park entry fee
  • Kids ages 4-11: $2
  • Seniors: $2
• Details

32. Trick or Trot 5K benefiting Kids One Transport

• What: This family-friendly 5K is back for its 13th year, with participants running the streets of Lakeview in the creepiest and coolest costumes, all to benefit Kid One Transport.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 | 8AM
• Where: Back 40 Brewing, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $30
• Details