Halloween 2026 was Saturday, Oct. 31. Huntsville set no official trick-or-treat hours; the city ran 11 free Halloween events. Updated each fall at this address.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year. Sources: the City of Huntsville’s Halloween lineup, Halloween party release and city calendar, and the Huntsville Police Department’s trick-or-treat safety tips.

Past event, updated Nov. 1: Halloween 2026 is over and every event on this page has ended. The listings below are kept as this year’s record; this page is refreshed at the same address in September 2027. Coming up next: things to do this month, Veterans Day, Galaxy of Lights and Thanksgiving.

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The City of Huntsville had not announced official trick-or-treat hours as of Oct. 17; its Halloween announcements list events, not a citywide window. If the city sets hours, this page will say so. What the city has set is a full slate of free Halloween events, most of them run by Huntsville Parks and Recreation at neighborhood recreation centers.

Who to call

The big one: Halloween Party and Haunted House

The fifth annual Halloween Party and Haunted House, run by the Huntsville Police Department and Parks and Recreation, is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the Jaycee Community Building in John Hunt Park, 2180 Jaycee Way. It has a trick-or-treat trail, bounce houses, carnival games and food trucks (food is for sale). Admission is free, and the city says thousands attend.

Free recreation center events

Every Parks and Recreation Halloween event in October is free, and costumes are encouraged:

Date Time Event Where
Thursday, Oct. 22 5 to 7:30 p.m. Boo Bash Brahan Spring Recreation Center
Saturday, Oct. 24 10 a.m. to noon Monster Mash Mark Russell Recreation Center
Tuesday, Oct. 27 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Gloween Max Luther Community Center
Wednesday, Oct. 28 5 to 8 p.m. Fang-Tastic Family Fun Fest Optimist Recreation Center
Thursday, Oct. 29 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Howling on The Moon Sandra Moon Community Complex
Thursday, Oct. 29 5 to 8 p.m. Haunted Hallways and Fall Festival Cavalry Hill Community Center
Friday, Oct. 30 5 to 7:30 p.m. STEM-O-WEEN West Huntsville Recreation Center
Friday, Oct. 30 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fall into Fun Festival Fern Bell Recreation Center
Friday, Oct. 30 5:30 to 8 p.m. Spooktacular Fall Festival Dr. Richard Showers Sr. Recreation Center
Saturday, Oct. 31 6 to 8 p.m. Frightful Fun Fest Lakewood Community Center

More Halloween events

  • Movies in the Park, Friday, Oct. 30, Big Spring Park West: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” about 6 p.m., with a costume contest and candy; vendors from 5 p.m. Free. Downtown Huntsville Inc.
  • Meow-o-ween for cats in costume, Monday, Oct. 26, Huntsville Botanical Garden. Details
  • Trunk-or-treats at churches and schools: check the host’s own page or sign for the time. Send yours to us through the contact page and we will add it.

Safety tips from Huntsville Police

  • Plan a route on well-lit streets in neighborhoods you know.
  • Make sure costumes do not block vision or make walking hard.
  • Carry a flashlight or add glow sticks to costumes.
  • Check candy before it is eaten; throw out anything unwrapped or suspicious.
  • On a hayride, stay seated until the trailer stops.
  • Drivers: go slowly through neighborhoods and expect children to cross.
  • Adults drinking alcohol should have a designated driver.

What this means for you

  • No official hours: trick-or-treat when your neighborhood does, and follow any HOA guidance.
  • Want a free, organized option? Pick a recreation center event near you.
  • See our things to do this month and fall festivals guides for more.
  • Haunted tours, costume parties and Lowe Mill’s trick-or-treat are on our Halloween events page.

Frequently asked questions

What are trick-or-treat hours in Huntsville, Alabama, in 2026?

The City of Huntsville had not announced official trick-or-treat hours for Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, as of Oct. 17. The city’s Halloween news and calendar list events instead of set hours.

When is the Huntsville Police Halloween party?

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Jaycee Community Building in John Hunt Park, 2180 Jaycee Way. It is free, with a trick-or-treat trail, bounce houses, carnival games and a haunted house.

Are there free Halloween events in Huntsville?

Yes. Huntsville Parks and Recreation lists 10 free Halloween events at recreation centers from Oct. 22 to 31, plus the Oct. 23 party with the Police Department. Costumes are encouraged.

What is the Huntsville police non-emergency number?

256-722-7100. Call 911 for an emergency.