From community trunk-or-treats and church festivals to family events at libraries and the zoo, this guide rounds up all the kid-friendly Halloween fun happening in and around Birmingham. Grab your costumes, your candy buckets, and start planning your spooky season with our complete list of 2025 events.
Trunk or Treats & Halloween Festivals In Birmingham
Haunt the Hills
When: Friday, October 17th | 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Where: Wald Park
Trick-or-Treat on the Grand Lawn with local businesses.
KidStrong Greystone Trunk or Treat
When: Saturday October 18th | 5pm – 7pm
Where: Kidstrong Greystone
Free
Family-friendly event with games, candy, and fun activities.
The Warehouse 2nd Annual Fall Festival Trunk or Treat
When: Saturday, October 18th | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: The Warehouse Ensley
Free
Community event with decorated trunks, candy, and festive activities.
Trussville YMCA Trunk or Treat
When: Saturday, October 18 | 3pm – 5pm
Where: Trussville YMCA
Hoover YMCA Trunk or Treat
When: Saturday, October 18th | 11am – 1pm
Where: Hoover YMCA
Tiger Rock’s Trunk or Treat
When: Saturday, October 18th | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Tiger Rock Pelham
The Church at Old Town Helena
When: Sunday, October 19th | 3pm – 6pm
Where: The Church at Old Town Helena
Homewood Library Foundation Trunk or Treat
When: Sunday, October 19th | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Homewood Public Library Parking Lot
Free
Local businesses and organizations will have their vehicles decked out for the festivities.
Tractor Supply Company Trunk R’ Treat
When: Tuesday, October 23rd | 5pm – 7pm
Where: Tractor Supply, Pelham, Ala
Candy, Raffle, and plenty of Spooky Fun!
Citizens Church Trunk or Treat
When: Saturday, October 25 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Citizens Church
Free
Includes a hot dog lunch, chili cook-off, dessert, cake-walk, music, and fun for all.
Deerfoot Church of Christ
When: Saturday, October 25 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Deerfoot Church of Christ
Alabaster Fall Festival
When: Saturday, October 25 | 10am – 3pm
Where: Larry Simmons Stadium
Trick or treat trail, Live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, pumpkin hunt, inflatables and more!
Bluff Park UMC Community Trunk or Treat
When: Sunday, October 26 | 3:00pm – 5:00 pm
Where: 733 Street, Hoover AL
Church at Brook Hills trunk or Treat
When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: The Church at Brookhills
Asbury UMC trunk or Treat
When: Sunday October 26th | 3:30 – 4 PM: Sensory-friendly experience, 4 – 6 PM
Where: Asbury UMC
Girl Scout DreamLab Trunk-or-Treat
When: Tuesday, October 28 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Girl Scout DreamLab, Birmingham, AL
Details: A free family Halloween celebration with candy, community, and activities designed especially for girls in grades K–5!
Metro Church Trunk or Treat
When: Wednesday, October 29, | 6:30pm = 8:00pm
Where: Metropolitan Church
Free
Family fun with decorated trunks, candy, and community spirit.
Shades Valley YMCA
When: Thursday, October 30 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Shades Valley YMCA
Put your costumes on, bring your family and join us for some Halloween fun! Free and open to the public.
Alabaster YMCA Trunk or Treat
When: Thursday, October 30th | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Alabaster YMCA
Christian Life Fellowship Trunk or Treat & Fall Festival
When: Friday, October 31 | 6pm – 7:30pm
Where: Christian Life Fellowship Calera
Drive Thru Trick or Treat
Library Trick-or-Treat Events
When: Friday, October 31 | 9am – 6pm
Where: Homewood Public Library
Free
Trick-or-treat throughout the library departments.
When: Friday, October 31 | 9am – 6pm
Where: Hoover Public Library
Free
Trick-or-treat at the library
When: Friday, October 31 | 5pm – 6pm
Where: Trussville Library
Free
Trick-or-treat throughout the library departments.
When: Friday, October 31 | 9am – 6pm
Where: O’Neill Library Mtn Brook
Free
Trick-or-treat throughout the library departments.
When: Friday, October 31 | All Day
Where: North Shelby Library
Free
Trick-or-treat throughout the library departments.
Additional Family-Friendly Events
Hoots & Howls
When: Last 3 weekends in October | 10am – 4pm
Where: Birmingham Zoo
Admission Required
Trick-or-treating around the zoo, costume contests, and more.
The Summit Spooktacular
When: Friday October 24th | 5pm – 8pm
Where: The Summit
Free
Halloween treats, themed activities, and seasonal surprises throughout The Summit.
Spooky Science
When: October 29 – 31st
Where: McWane Science Cneter
Free with Admission
Join McWane Science Center’s mad scientists this spooky season for brain dissections, gooey chemistry, candy science, and creepy encounters with our bug ambassadors.
Vulcan’s Spooktacular
When:Friday, October 31 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Vulcan Park & Museum
Free
Trick-or-treating stations, photo opportunities, music, face painting, and complimentary refreshments.
