It’s finally October! This months brings the season of crisp air, pumpkin spice, hayrides, and spooky fun! 🍂 Whether you’re new to the Birmingham area or a long-time local, there’s no shortage of festive ways to celebrate fall. From cozy pumpkin patches to thrilling haunted houses and ghost tours, here are some of the best October events in and around Birmingham, AL for 2025!
🎃 Pumpkin Patches Near Birmingham, AL (2025 Edition)
Pumpkin patches are a great way to kick off the fall season. Whether you’re snapping photos with the family or picking the perfect pumpkin, here are some of the best patches worth visiting this year:
Helena Hollow
📍 6027 Hwy 17, Helena, AL
🌐 helenahollow.com
A family favorite! Enjoy pumpkins, a kid-friendly hayride, farm animals, and plenty of photo ops. Open weekends in October.
Pumpkin Junction – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
📍 Calera, AL
🌐 hodrrm.org
Take a train ride through fall colors, then enjoy a corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkin picking. Check website for select 2025 dates.
Old Baker Farm
📍 1041 Farmingdale Rd, Harpersville, AL
🌐 oldbakerfarm.com
This working farm offers a classic fall experience with pumpkins, tractor rides, a petting farm, and special weekend festivals.
Griffin Farm
📍 826 Griffin Rd, West Blocton, AL
🌐 griffinfarmal.com
Hayrides, corn maze, and pumpkin picking make this a great family day trip from Birmingham.
The Great Pumpkin Patch
📍 288 County Hwy 45, Hayden, AL
🌐 greatpumpkinpatch.com
One of the largest pumpkin patches in North Alabama, complete with pony rides, hayrides, and playgrounds.
Penton Farms
📍 3595 Co Rd 59, Verbena, AL
🌐 pentonfarms.com
Worth the drive! This farm offers tons of kid-friendly activities — pumpkin bowling, corn pits, a cow train, and more.
4D Farm
📍 7182 County Rd 703, Cullman, AL
🌐 4dfamilyfarm.com
More than just pumpkins — this farm features a zip line, pig races, a giant slide, and fall-themed attractions galore.
🍁 Fall Festivals in Birmingham (October 2025)
Looking for family-friendly fun without the fright? These Birmingham fall festivals are perfect for all ages and make great weekend plans.
Hoots & Howls at the Birmingham Zoo
📍 Birmingham Zoo
🌐 birminghamzoo.com
Put on your costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating, games, and rides throughout the zoo during select October weekends.
Alabaster Fall Fest 2025
📍 Buck Creek Trail
📅 Saturday, October 25th, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🌐 cityofalabaster.com
This annual tradition features local vendors, hayrides, carnival rides, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, and live entertainment.
👻 Haunted Houses Near Birmingham (2025)
Ready for something scarier? These haunted houses near Birmingham are perfect for horror lovers and thrill-seekers alike.
Warehouse 31
📍 3150 Lee St, Pelham, AL
🌐 warehouse31.com
Known for its intense scares, Warehouse 31 features both a traditional haunted house and a freaky 3D nightmare experience.
Atrox Factory
📍 8404 Parkway Dr, Leeds, AL
🌐 atroxfactory.com
One of Alabama’s largest haunted attractions! Expect Hollywood-level horror sets and spine-chilling scenes.
Nightmare at 3008
📍 1731 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale, AL
🌐 nightmareat3008.com
A terrifying, immersive experience that changes each year. Proceeds often go to local charities, so scream for a cause!
🕯️ Ghost Tours in Birmingham
If full-blown haunted houses aren’t your style, a ghost tour is a fun and spooky alternative that dives into the city’s haunted history.
The Birmingham Historic Touring Company
📍 Downtown Birmingham (meeting locations vary)
🌐 bhamhistory.com
Explore the haunted side of Birmingham with these one-mile walking tours. Hear true stories of ghostly encounters, haunted buildings, and chilling legends.
Columbia Manor
📍 306 S Main St, Columbia, AL
🌐 scarefactor.com listing
About two hours from Birmingham, this historic manor is both haunted house and urban legend.
🏡 Fall in Love with a New Home This October
While you’re enjoying everything fall has to offer in Birmingham, you might stumble across a neighborhood (or house!) you love. 🍁
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🎯 Ready to Make a Move This Fall?
Whether you’re relocating to Birmingham, upsizing, downsizing, or just thinking about buying or selling in the next few months, I’d love to help you navigate the process.
📲 Dianna Howell Realtor
📞 205-568-5435
📧 dianna.howell@kw.com
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💬 What’s Your Favorite Way to Celebrate October?
Are you a haunted house thrill-seeker or a cozy pumpkin patch fan? Let us know your favorite fall traditions in the Birmingham area in the comments or on social media. 🍂🎃
Sincerely,
Dianna Howell
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