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October 24-25
Spooktacular Science
Admission charged. Sci-Quest--Friday, October 24 from 6-9 pm and Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3-6 p.m.,, Sci-Quest offers Halloween-themed programs and activities for children of all ages, culiminating with a Halloween party with games, tricks and treats on Fri., Oct. 26 from 6-9 p.m. Other hours: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 1:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, call (256) 837-0606.
October 24-26
Halloween Show
Admission charged. Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 10 am, 2 & 7 pm & Sun. 2 pm. Tickets will be purchased from the Fantasy Playhouse office, 3312 Long Avenue, Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm.
"Dr. Osborn's Magical Newfangled Medicine Show" provides comedy, magic & silliness for the entire family. Wear your costume if you wish. For more information, call (256) 539-6829.
October 25
Halloween Haunted Hay Ride (Guntersville)
Free. 6:30 p.m. at Guntersville State Park. Enjoy a spooky time in a wooded setting. Fun for whole family. For more information, call (256) 571-5440
October 25
Goblin Train
Admission charged for train rides. Train rides at 10, 11 am, 1 & 2 & 3 pm at North Alabama Railroad Museum, 694 Chase Road. The train & depot grounds will be decorated in Halloween colors & there will be treats for the young at heart. For more information, call (256) 851-6276. (my photos )
October 25
Hoot In The Woods
Admission charged. 6-9 pm at Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue. Join us at the Grisham Pavilion to start this night of fun with a hayride. Visit the Sorghum Maze & see what goblins await us. Venture into the Enchanted Forest & hear ghost stories & spooky music. Enjoy gooey pots with eyeballs & "innards," the "BOO-ffet," & lots of spooky surprises. For more information, call (256) 830-4447.
October 25-26
Alabama Renaissance Faire (Florence)
Free. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. at Wilson Park--A recreation of a Medieval/Renaissance trade fair with entertainment, food and crafts characteristic of the period, and hundreds of people in period costumes. For more information, call (256) 768-3031.
October 26
Hike Rainbow Mountain
Free. 1 pm. West on University Drive, left onto Hughes Road, left onto Thomas Road, left onto Concord, right onto Stoneway Trail, right at T intersection (still on Stoneway Trail) to the water tower at the top. Join Charlie Chesser at the Rainbow Mountain trailhead kiosk & discover the beauty of some of Madison's favorite walking trails. This is a moderate to difficult 2-3 hour hike. For more information, call (256) 534-5263.
October 29
Halloween Murder Mystery Game & Dinner
Admission charged. 6:30 pm at Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive. Dr. Burritt's Mansion will be transformed into spooky, ghastly McCobb Manor in the community of Spookum Hills for this scary evening of dinner & fun. Don't miss the shocking outcome of this macabre murder mystery. Costumes are for you to decide & provide. Reservations required by Oct. 3. For more information, call (256) 533-1365.
October 30
Taste Of Huntsville
Admission charged. 5:30-8:30 pm at Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe Street. Enjoy the finest foods from more than 30 local restaurants & caterers. For more information, call (256) 551-2230.
October 30
Halloween Carnival
Free. 4-6 pm at Huntsville Public Library, 915 Monroe Street. Halloween at your library will host ghosts, goblins, princesses & knights for an old-fashioned Halloween Carnival. For more information, call (256) 532-5949.
October 30
Spellbinder's Seasonal Stories
Free. 7-9 pm at Huntsville Public Library, 915 Monroe Street. Enjoy ghost stories, witch tales & other great fall stories. For the young & young at heart. For more information, call (256) 532-5984.
October 31
Concert: Vienna Choir Boys
Admission charged. 7:30 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 607 Airport Road. For more information, call (256) 824-6540.
October 31-November 1
Spirit of Athens Storytelling Festival (Athens)
Admission charged. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Town Sq.—Hear stories that tell of a time that used to be, of folk in distant lands or the people next door. Learn more about your parents, your children, and yourself. Five of the nation's best storytellers will share their life, legends and lies. For more information, call (256) 232-5411.
Don't forget to visit these great local attractions:
Burritt on the Mountain ,
U.S. Space & Rocket Center ,
Sci-Quest ,
Huntsville Museum of Art ,
EarlyWorks Children's Museum , Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo , Huntsville Botanical Garden,
Weeden House Museum , Harmony Park Safari ,Constitution Village , Clay House Museum , Cathedral Caverns State Park ,
North Alabama Railroad Museum, Historic Lowry House and Veterans Memorial Museum.
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