From food festivals to trick-or-treating events to outdoor movies, Birmingham is bustling with all kinds of exciting things to do as a family this autumn! Check out this list to see what you need to add to the calendar before it gets too full.
7th Annual St Symeon Food and Culture Fair
3101 Clairmont Ave. S.,Birmingham
Saturday, October 18, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Enjoy a day filled with culture and community featuring guided tours and engaging talks, a lively concert, a delicious lunch, baked goods and treats from around the world, plus unique gift shopping opportunities.
17th Annual Fall Fest
1953 Municipal Way, Alabaster, AL (Amphitheater at City Hall)
Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Enjoy Alabaster’s fall festival with arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, food vendors, hay rides, inflatables, live music, a trick-or-treat trail, and pumpkin painting for just $2 per pumpkin—fun for the whole family!
52nd Annual Birmingham Greek Festival
307 19th Street S., Birmingham
Thursday–Saturday October 2–4, 2025 from 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
This free Greek fest is a must-attend, especially for foodies. Get there early if you don’t want to wait in line (and snag your food before 6:30 p.m.). Listen to live music, watch traditional Greek dance performances, tour the cathedral, and savor the delicious Greek cuisine.
Alabama Butterbean Festival
Main Street in Pinson, AL
Friday–Saturday October 3–4, Friday 6–10 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Meet the famous bean, enjoy spectacular fireworks, and let the little ones have fun with pony rides in the Kids’ Corner—all while exploring delicious food and unique retail vendors.
Alabama Farmers Market Fall Festival
344 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham, AL
Open every day from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. (depending on the season)
Be sure to visit Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., for a free family event featuring rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, football watch party, food trucks, and local vendors!
Bash on the Bluff
Oris and Oak (613 Sanders Rd.)
Saturday, October 11, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family—completely free! Kids can explore the pumpkin patch, bounce on inflatables, get their face painted, take a hayride, and visit the petting zoo, while everyone enjoys live music, a golf simulator, and more.
Dia De Los Muertos
Sloss Furnaces (20 32nd Street N., Birmingham)
Sunday, November 2, 1–9 p.m.
Celebrate life and honor loved ones at Bare Hands’ largest annual festival. This family-friendly, immersive event brings the Mexican tradition of remembrance to Birmingham with live music, dancers, a vibrant art market, hands-on activities, a parade, food trucks, ofrendas (memorial altars), a memorial roll call, and more. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Fall-O-Ween
Pelham City Park (555 Ball Park Rd., Pelham)
Sunday, October 26, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Enjoy the best of this free fall festival with all the treats and no “tricks.” Bungee jumping, bounce houses, trick-or-treating, a trackless train, games, crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, Knockerball, a costume parade, and more! Plus, the Children’s Entrepreneur Market is back, offering one-of-a-kind gifts and tasty treats created by talented youth in our community.
Flicks Among the Flowers
Birmingham Botanical Gardens (2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham)
Saturday, October 25, 5:30–8 p.m.
Watch the 1995 version of Casper at this free event—and don’t forget to dress in costume to participate in the costume contest and bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit in.
Grand Riverfest
The Shops of Grand River (6200 Grand River Blvd. E., Leeds)
Sunday, October 12, noon–5 p.m.
A one-day marketplace you don’t want to miss—featuring bounce houses, dazzling face painting, incredible balloon art, mouthwatering food trucks, and one-of-a-kind arts & crafts from local vendors.
Helena’s Buck Creek Festival
Helena Amphitheater Park (4151 Helena Rd., Helena, AL)
Friday–Saturday, October 10–11, 2025 Friday 6–10 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Live music, a duck race, $10 armbands for all-day access to children’s activities, and a host of vendors offering everything from delicious food to handmade items all make for a fun fest for the fam! Plus, there’s a free shuttle from the Sports Complex so you don’t have to worry about parking.
Hoots & Howls: Daytime Halloween Event
Birmingham Zoo (2630 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham)
Last 3 weekends of October, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Join the zoo for the Hoots & Howls daytime Halloween festival. Wear your costumes and trick-or-treat through the Candy Trail, join in the Monster Mash dance party with the DJ, take a ride on the Red Diamond Express Train and Protective Life Carousel, meet animals of all shapes and sizes, and play yard games on Henley Lawn!
Moss Rock Festival
Hoover Met Complex (5500 Stadium Trace Pkwy., Hoover)
Saturday–Sunday, November 1–2, Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Discover art, design, and the beauty of nature at this lively festival! Enjoy works from talented artists and exhibitors, a beer garden featuring craft brewers, delicious food and drinks, hands-on Art & Nature projects for kids, plus live music and dance performances for the whole family.
Moundville Native American Festival
Moundville Archaeological Park (634 Mound State Parkway, Moundville, AL)
Thursday–Saturday, October 9–11
Step into another culture at this Native American festival, with artists, food, nonprofits, performers, and more. Buy your ticket for only $10 (ages 5 and up).
Movies on the Mountain
Vulcan Park & Museum (1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham)
Friday, October 10, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Experience the magic of cinema watching Hocus Pocus under the stars, the final outdoor movie night at the Vulcan this season. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs and crunch on movie popcorn, while supplies last, or purchase snacks like cotton candy. Tickets are $10 ($8 for adult members).
Mt. Laurel Fall Festival
Downtown Mt. Laurel
Saturday, October 25 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Don’t miss this free, family-friendly street fair featuring local restaurants and food trucks, a farmers market, craft fair, kids zone, and live music—all while strolling through one of Birmingham’s most charming neighborhoods.
Oktoberfest
Ferus Artisan Ales (101 Beech St., Suite 111, Trussville)
Sunday, September 21, 5–7 p.m.
They’ll be serving up a special menu of German favorites like bratwurst alongside a great selection of German-style beers. The festival also brings big-stage fun with lively games for ages 21+ to participate in!
Trick or Treat in the TED
Trussville Entertainment District
Sunday, October 26, 4–6 p.m.
Grab your costumes and get ready to trick-or-treat your way through the Trussville Entertainment District. There will be candy, freebies, games, a costume contest, and more—you won’t want to miss!
Vulcan’s Halloween Spooktacular
Vulcan Park & Museum
Friday, October 31, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
If you’re looking for a fun, unique way to spend your Halloween, head to the Vulcan in costume on Halloween for trick-or-treating throughout the museum; there will be music, face painting, vendors (to shop and eat!), and more.
