‘Dracula’
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery. Oct 7-30. A bloody good time! Please visit us at www.asf.net

Family Fun Night
The Shoppes at EastChase Family Fun Night will be help on Oct. 29th from 6-8 pm. The Shoppes as EastChase will have a list of Trick or Treat participating retailers. All stores will be receiving donations and those donations will support the Joy to Life Foundation since this will wrap out our Breast Cancer Awareness events. We will hold our costume contest at 7 pm. Registration for the costume contest will begin at 6 pm next to Francesca’s. The Studio at EastChase will be onsite taking photos prior to the costume contest. In additional to the trick or treat at participating retailers and the costume contest, we will have inflatables and games in the breezeway next to LaJolla.

EastChase Go Pink
The Shoppes at EastChase is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Going Pink the month of October. The month will kick off on Oct. 2nd with the Pink Explosion Strawberry Social & Human Pink Ribbon. In partnership with the Joy To Life Foundation, we are asking Cancer Survivors, friends and family are invited to come out and enjoy musical entertainment by local musicians while learning more about local organizations such as the Joy to Life Foundation, American Cancer Society, Sistas, Montgomery Cancer Foundation & Committee. There will also be kids entertainment with face painting, the Great American Cookie man, McGruff and balloon characters. Several stores (32 Degrees, Great American Cookie & Smoothie King) will provide pink refreshments. At the end of the event, the social supporters and the River Region Community are invited to come out and form a huge Human Pink Ribbon.

YMCA Fall Festivals
Camp Chandler Halloween Carnival, October 22 from 5-8 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per child. Come out and join us for a night of carnival games, raffle tickets, inflatables, Little Pumpkin Playhouse in Lions Lodge, facer painting, hayrides to Waterfront for Marshmallow Roasting, Concessions and cake walk, Haunted House and a costume contest. Call 567-4933. Please check with your local YMCA for other Fall festivals.

Harvest Time at Old Alabama Town
Montgomery; October 1-30. Come down to Old Alabama Town as we feature Harvest Time in the 1800’s. Join us for tours of the cotton gin and grist mill, and get a first hand look at farming in the 19th century. Individual self-guided tours offered Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Guided tours available by reservation only, for groups of 10 or more. Call 1-888-240-1850 for more information or visit our website at www.oldalabamatown.com.

Haunted Hearse Tours of Montgomery
334-514-4457. Come along with us on a ride through Montgomery’s dark history. You will visit places of those souls who according to legend won’t or can’t rest. Listen to our ghostly tales of events, some long past, that happened along the quiet streets of the Capitol City. You will tour Montgomery’s most macabre locations in a real hearse. She is a licensed taxi, but not like any other cab you’ve encountered. She has been modified to accommodate 6 living passengers. The hearse “Hilda” is a 1988 rare Chevrolet Caprice built by Eureka of Canada. Only a handful of these cars were ever built.
Tours will leave The Alley every hour on the hour beginning each evening in October starting at 7pm; the last tour is at midnight each night. Reservations are strongly suggested due to the limited seating capacity. Call us and make your reservation and our “hearsetess” will meet you at the water tank at The Alley and get you prepared for the tour. The cost is $15.00 per person, cash only please.
Some descriptions of death and graphic descriptions of actual events are discussed in grave detail. Haunted Hearse Tours might not be suitable for everyone. Please visit us at http://www.hauntedhearsemgm.com/

Haunting On The Harriott Friday October 29 (Adult Cruise); Boards at 8:00 p.m., Cruises 8:30p-11:30p, $39 per adult. This Cruise

Docarmo’s Taekwondo Trunk or Treat and Ninja Maze
Docarmo’s Taekwondo Center will host a Trunk or Treat event at 3179 Taylor Road (in the Sturbridge Shopping Center) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31. In addition, the DTC Leadership team will present The Crazy Ninja MAZE inside the Center complete with twists, turns, confusion and FUN! Complete the MAZE, break a board, register for some door prizes and have some treats!

Halloween Candy Walk Friday, October 28th at 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. . Downtown Prattville. Free admission. Children up to 2nd grade are encouraged to dress up and come get lots of candy. Call 361-3640 or visit www.prattville.com.

58th Alabama National Fair
October 7-16, Garrett Coliseum and Alabama Agricultural Center and Fairgrounds in Montgomery. Midway rides, main stage entertainment, food, information and commercial booths, kids area, livestock and other competition, family faith day and lots more. Visit www.alnationalfair.org or call 272-6831 for more information.

Riverwalk Wine Festival
Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Montgomery Riverfront in Downtown Montgomery. Event will include wine tasting from 11 different distributors representing over 100 wineries. Admission is $25 per person and will include: Etched wine glass, discounted wine purchases from participating local wine shoppes, food samples, live music, picnic baskets and coolers are welcome, discounted tickets for a special Harriott II Wine Cruise. Please visit us at http://riverwalkwinefestival.com for more information.

Zoo Boo
Montgomery Zoo. October 13-16, 20-23, 27-31 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. A safe alternative to Halloween, ZooBoo provides a fun-filled evening of games, treats, and costumed characters, enjoy education presentations, and the traditional haunted ride. For more information call 240-4900 or visit www.montgomeryzoo.com.

School Festivals

Autauga Academy PTA Fall Festival
Saturday, October 22, Autauga Academy Gymnasium. Dinner, Games, Haunted Trail. Dinner begins 5:30, Games begin 6:30. Come join us for an evening of fun! Call 334-365-4343.
 

Fall Family FunFest at Bear Exploration Center
Tuesday, October 18th 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., At the Bear Exploration Center sporting field. Preschool age children and parents are free. Wristbands are available for purchase at the gate. Concessions available for purchase. Fun activities for all ages will include Pony Rides and Hay Rides, Inflatable’s, Karaoke, Face Painting, Bead Art, games and so much more. Come join the fun! Everyone is welcome. 2525 Churchill Dr. near the intersection of Woodley and McGehee Roads. Please call 284-8014.

Brew Tech Magnet High School Hosts Holiday Market
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School will host its 3rd annual Christmas at the Crossroads Holiday Market fundraising event on Thursday, October 20th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the school. This annual Holiday Market will feature numerous vendors who will be selling a huge variety of merchandise. Vendors include Avon, Berdeaux’s Vintage Sauces, Blessings, Bubbles Bailey Soaps & Stuff, Mary Kay, the Montgomery Humane Society, Pampered Chef, Premier Jewelry, PJs, S & C Gifts, Stuck on U, Thirty-One, Zac & Co., Zinc Chiropractic & Wellness, gift cards from area restaurants, and many more. Brew Tech Magnet High School is located at 4405 Brewbaker Drive just off of Bell Road in Montgomery. The event is open to the community. Plan to bring your friends, enjoy food and beverages, shop for unique holiday gifts while helping the PTSA support this Montgomery Public School. For more information contact Carolyn Strickland at 334-717-6943.

Fall Festival at Alabama Christian Academy
Tuesday, November 10th, from 3:30- 6:30 p.m. Inflatables, Pony rides, games and more. They will have a silent auction and Country Kitchen and chili cook off. Each class sponsors games for children of all ages. Concessions will be available. Admission is $5. Please call 277-1985 for more information.

Fall Festival at Montessori Academy
1025 South Hull Street
Friday, October 21 5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Fun for all! Carnival games, prizes, food, ponies, inflatables, cakewalk and much more. Old and new Montessori families are invited. Call 262-8685 for information.

Arts & Crafts Festivals

5th Annual Ready, Set, Grow!
Harvest Festival and Arts & Crafts Fair-
Village Green Park, Main St. & Grandview Rd., Millbrook, AL. September 24. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pumpkin Growing contest. Proceeds from the Harvest Festival fund this six-year old educational program that is offered free to children ages 5-12. www.readysetgrowal.webs.com.

30th Annual Eufaula Indian
Summer Arts and Crafts Show
Eufaula, Al. October 8-9. Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
1.800.524.7529; Fine arts and handmade crafts, children’s activities, lice entertainment and more. Please visit www.eufaulachamber.com.
 

27th Annual Oktoberfest Festival
Charles E Bailey, Sr. Sportsplex, Alexander City, Al. October 8; Day long celebration features local arts and crafts, great food, entertainment, Kid-fest children’s activities sports programs, antique car show and much more. A Native American Artifact show is our newest showcase. Admission is free. www.alexandercityonline.com

45th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Marks House, Pike Road
November 5 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Shop the arts and crafts and eat BBQ, sweets, and more! Special activities for the children too – face painting, a tour of the Pike Road Fire Department’s Mobile Fire Safety House and free “make and take” crafts will be provided by Home Depot. Admission is $2 at the gate with children under age 8 admitted for free. Visit us at www.pikeroadfair.org

2011 National Peanut Festival
Dothan, Al. November 4-14, Friday., 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 12:00 noon- until; Monday, 5-10 p.m.; Tuesday, 3-10 p.m.; Wednesday, 5-10 p.m.; Thursday, 4-10 p.m. 334-793-4323. www.nationalpeanutfestival.com. 5622 U.S. Hwy. 231 S.--Livestock exhibits, competitions, crafts, food preservation, recipe contests, entertainment, carnival rides and much more!

Alabama Cotton Festival October 8. 8:00am-6:00pm. Eclectic, Al. Arts and crafts, flea market items, concession, etc. Booth spaces are free. 5K Cotton Run will begin at 7:30 a.m. Alabama Rook Tournament, local talent contest, children’s activities, antique cars and tractors, performances by Keith Moody, Fire Mountain and Bradley Roberson.

14th Annual Angel Fest 2011
Saturday October 15, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
On the grounds of St. Michael & All Angels’ Episcopal Church, 5941 Main Street in Millbrook, AL. Come enjoy the entertainment while you browse the scores of vendors, bid on amazing items for an unbeatable price at the silent auction, and let the children enjoy the kid’s carnival. Also, do not miss out on all the great food! You can buy mouth watering homemade goods at the bake sale, Boston butts, and grab a tasty lunch. The proceeds from Angel Fest are put back into caring for the community and it’s fun for the whole family! Please visit us at www.stmichaelandallangels.com

FUMC Fall Bazaar 2011 Wednesday, October 12th, Preview Party 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 13th Bazaar 10:00-1:30 Luncheon 11:00-1:00. Fun night of fellowship with carnival games, Moon Walk, Pony rides, dunking booth, and a rock climbing wall. Everyone is invited to enjoy delicious barbeque, Preview Thursday shopping opportunities, and bid on fabulous items offered at the Silent Auction. The Fall Bazaar will offer heavenly baked goodies, delicious frozen casseroles and soups, pre-loved children’s clothing, and a gift shop with items for every occasion. Please call 834-8990 for more information. Tickets can be purchased for $10 by calling the church.
 

Spinner’s 30th Annual “Pumpkin Patch” Arts and Crafts Show
Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 23, 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spinners Park, 390 West Sixth Street,
Prattville, Alabama. Exhibitors of original art and crafts from throughout the southeast will display their wares under the shade of pine and magnolia trees at Spinners Park, near the Autauga County Courthouse and historic downtown Prattville. Food vendors will provide a wide variety of tasty treats. Baked goods homemade by Spinner members will be available. The show will feature free entertainment both Saturday and Sunday. There will be games, a coloring contest, pony rides, inflatable’s and many other activities for children and youth. Door prizes will be given at intervals during the show. Special Events include: The Great Pumpkin Race, a 5K/8K Race and a one mile Run/Walk, a motorcycle show, jack-o-lantern contest and more. Free admission and free parking. More information call 334-365-7195, visit Spinners web site at www.spinnersprattville.com or contact Spinners at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All profits from the show go to Spinners’ Community projects.

Holiday Shopping

23rd Annual Montgomery Junior League 2011 Holiday Market
Wednesday, October 12 - Friday, October 14, 9:00 a.m until 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Montgomery Convention Center. The Junior League’s annual shopping extravaganza. You’ll find gifts, items for the home, food for gift baskets, gifts for children and more. Preview Party, Wed., Oct 12, 6 p.m. , Girls Night Out, Friday, Oct 14, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Family Day, Sat., Oct 15, 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance and $10 at the door. You may purchase tickets at the Junior League office, 3570 Carter Hill Rd. For more information, call 288-8816.

Mistletoe Market
Friday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 8p.m., and on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mistletoe Market, a merchant’s market held at the Doster Memorial Community Center in Prattville, AL., is a great opportunity to begin your holiday shopping. Great holiday gift ideas including home décor, clothing, jewelry, bed & bath, gift baskets, food gifts and more. 40 vendors. Visit www.visithistoricprattville.com or call 365-7058 for more information.

8th Annual Sturbridge Fall Bazaar
Friday, October 27th from 3pm - 8 pm
Saturday, October 28th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Sturbridge Plantation Clubhouse, 9015 Sturbridge Place, Montgomery.

Church Events

Annual BBQ Aldersgate UMC
Saturday, October 1st
Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men Organization. Slow cooked over a wood burning open pit grill all night, making some of the best, mouth watering BBQ pork and chicken around. Each plate includes chopped pork and a chicken quarter, coleslaw, baked beans and BBQ bread. Tickets are $8 per plate with ALL of the proceeds going to support local area and international mission’s projects. Pre-ordered tickets are available in the church office at 6610 Vaughn Road between 8:30 a.m. and 2p.m., from any member of the Aldersgate UMC, or by calling the church office at 272-6152. On the day of the BBQ you may enjoy the convenience of our drive through line, come in and pick up your order to go, or come in and dine with us.

Aldersgate UMC Fall Festival
6610 Vaughn Road. Monday, October 31st from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat, Games, prizes, crafts, hayride, inflatables. A fun-filled family night open to everyone free of charge.
For information call 272-6152.

Christ Community Fall Festival
Christ Community Church, 8285 Ryan Rd.
October 30, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Join us as we come together to enjoy some great food, fun, and fellowship at our annual fall festival. There will be games, a hayride, and sure to be plenty of candy! Free and open to the entire public. Kids are welcome to dress up. No scary costumes, please.

Family Fun Fall Festival
East Memorial Baptist Church
Monday, October 31st, 5-7:30 p.m.
1320 Old Ridge Road, Prattville, AL
Join us for our annual Family Fun Fall Festival. Games, Candy, Balloon Animals, and all sorts of fun for the whole family! For more info call 334.365.7500 or visit www.eastmemorial.org.

Frazer Trunk or Treat October 30 from 4:30-6:00pm (trunk or treat), outside movie from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Frazer Parking Lot and Soccer Fields Trunk or Treat is free and open to the public. Inflatables and games will add to the fun. Concessions will be available for a small fee, and afterward we will offer a free showing of the animated movie “Rio” on the church soccer fields. Bring your own chair or blanket. No scary costumes.

FUMC Fall Bazaar 2011 Wednesday, October 12; Silent Auction, Barbecue, and Preview Party 5:00-7:30 and Thursday, October 13th Bazaar 10:00-1:30 Luncheon 11:00-1:00

Fall Barbeque at FUMC
October 12, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Montgomery. Fun for the whole family! A real picnic with great barbeque and all the fixins. Jazz music, Pony rides, rock wall, dunking booth and moonwalks for the kids. Bring family and friends for food, fun and fellowship! For more info call 834-8990.
 

Saint James 6th Annual Majesty Market (Christ Centered Market)
Thursday, November 17th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Family Life Worship Center. Choose from unique, one of a kind gifts for the holidays. Each different but all stamped with the heart of Christ.

Taylor Road Baptist Church Treats the Town
Monday, October 31, from 6-8 p.m. 1685 Taylor Road, next to Shoppes at Eastchase. Inflatables, face painting, games, candy, balloons, free food. Kids will love walking down TREAT STREET. Call 271-3363.

Fall Festivities at Mulder United Methodist Church
Saturday, October 29th
The 5K begins at 8am, registration from 7-7:30am; Fun Run begins at 9am, registration from 8-8:30am; Mistletoe Market from 10am-2pm. On Monday, October 31st, Fall Festival from 6-8pm. 3454 Firetower Road, Wetumpka. Fun for the whole family. Free hot dog supper, hayrides, inflatable’s, games with prizes, candy and face painting. For more info call 567-4225.

Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
Saint James UMC
9045 Vaughn Road. Sunday, October 30th, 5 until 6:30 p.m. Inflatables, candy, hayride and much much more. For more info, call Jennifer at 277-3037.

Annual Fall Festival
St. Mark United Methodist Church
1785 Taylor Rd. Sunday, October 30th from 5:00 p.m. until 7 p.m. Please join us for some food, fun and fellowship as we celebrate the fall season! There will be lots of games and prizes, a cake walk, face painting, hay rides and hot dogs. Costumes are welcomed. For more information you may call 272-0009.

Out of Town/State Fun Great Pumpkin Roll
Alexander City, Al. October 29. 3:00-5:00pm. 256-329-9227. www.mainstreetac.org. Free--Bring you own pumpkin or get one at the Farmer’s Market. Rolling begins at the top of Alabama Street at Strand Park.

Christmas Village Festival
Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham. November 2-6; Thursday-Saturday 10:00am- 8:00pm; Sunday 12:00 noon-5:00pm. The largest indoor arts, crafts, and gifts show in the south, this show draws exhibitors from over 30 states with products like clothing, jewelry, food, decorations and much, much more.
www.christmasvillagefestival.com
 

Creepy Wonderful Critters ‘Wolves’ The Forest Ecology Preserve
Auburn. October 22. 10:00am. Come learn about wolves! Snakes, spiders, lizards, and other creepy critters will be on display. www.auburn.edu/preserve

Country Living Fair
Stone Mountain, Ga. October 21-23. Meet the editors of Country Living Magazine, Seminars & How-to’s, Artisan Demonstrations, Harvest & Gourmet Market, Children’s’ Activities & Fall Festivities. 1-866-500-FAIR or www.stonemountianpark.com for tickets.

Covered Bridge Days Festival
Butts Mill Farm; Off Hwy 27 North of Pine Mountain, Ga. September 17-18. 10:00am-5:00pm. Enjoy the Autumn leaves and great vendors, artist and craftsmen demonstrating their crafts, entertainment and good food along with outdoor activities for all ages in a wonderful farm setting. Demonstrators include quilt makers, basket maker, wood carver, pottery maker, candle maker and jewelry artist. Homemade food will be aplenty along with musical entertainment throughout the weekend.
www.buttsmillfarm.com

Dream Field Farms
6376 Highway 82, Union Springs
Open October 1-31st. Monday – Wednesday 9a.m. until 2 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 a.m. until 5 p.m. Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, train rides, corn maze, child-sized hay bale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, inflatables, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, farm animals and more. Group rates available. Dream Field Farms is 25 minutes east of Montgomery on Highway 82. Call 334-534-6976 or visit www.dreamfieldfarms.com.

Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch
Lee Country Road 61, Auburn. 334-750-3792. Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides and more. October 1-30.
www.farmerinthedellpumpkinpatch.com

Ghosts on the Mountain Spookapalooza
DeSoto State Park, October 21-22. Weekend of spooky storytelling & fun events guaranteed to run shivers up and down your spine! Friday & Saturday night both will be spooky nights of storytelling, costumes, treats, & more with storyteller Renee Morrison & her story-tellin’ aunt Jenny Whitman. Saturday night join us in DeSoto’s Improved Campground before the party for ghoulish games & trick or treating through-out the Improved Campground. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 256.997.5025 for more details.

Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch
Opens October 1-31, Clanton, AL
Monday thru Saturday, 8 a.m. until dark; Sunday, 1 p.m. until dark. Located 35 miles north of Montgomery. Exit I-65 at the Clanton-Lay Dam Exit (212). Travel 3/4 of a mile west on Hwy. 145. Acres of fresh-off-the-vine pumpkins, covered wagon rides, pony rides, face painting and hay rides, helicopter rides, twacter train, petting zoo, inflatable park, concessions, and more. Schools, child care centers and church groups are encouraged to reserve for fall field trips! Call 205-755-4553 or visit www.alabamagrandolepumpkinpatch.com.

Haunted History Tours
Old Cahawba, Sturdivant Hall, Old Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Al. October 21-22. 5-10:30 p.m. On Friday night join Central Alabama Paranormal Investigation (a local paranormal team) on an investigation of Old Cahawba. The past will come back to haunt you as we tour magnificent antebellum Sturdivant Hall and some “spirited” characters of Old Live Oak Cemetery. www.selmaalabama.com.
 

Indian Festival & Pow-Wow
Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard inside Stone Mountain Park, Ga. November 3-6; Experience Native American culture through dance & drum competitions, music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking samples and storytelling activities. Learn about primitive skills such as flint-napping, bow making, fire starting, open fire cooking and pottery. Find that one-of-a-kind holiday gift in our artists’ marketplace, where world-renowned Native artists and crafters demonstrate their skills and offer items for purchase.
www.stonemountainpark.com
 

Jack-O-Lantern Lane at The Oaks
18151 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lafayette, Al. 334-864-0713. www.jackolanternlane.com Pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, petting zoo, inflatable park, train rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, face painting, and more. Open October 1-31. Saturday 9:00am-dark; Sunday 1:00pm-dark. Also available by reservation Monday-Friday for school, church, daycare field trips and more.

16th Annual Pioneer Days
Troy, Al. October 7-8, 9:00am-5:00pm. 334-566-3597. www.pioneer-museum.org. Pioneer Museum of Alabama—Horse and wagon rides, trips on the Pioneer Express, Native American camps with demonstrations of candlemaking, spinning, weaving, quiltmaking, blacksmithing, drum, dance, etc. Friday is School Day.

Paradise Pumpkin Patch 910 County Road 79 South, Eufaula, Al. Craig Hawkins 334-695-2258. www.paradisepumpkinpatch.com. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower and cotton fields, giant inflatable park, petting zoo, playground, cow train, hay rides, pony rides, covered wagon rides pulled by a team of mules, giant corn box and hay bale mazes, concessions, and gift shop. September 24 –November 4. Saturdays 9:00am-6:00pm and Sundays 12:00-6:00 pm. Special event dates and field trips available Monday-Friday.

Pine Hills Cemetery Lantern Tours
October 6-7. Pine Hills is the oldest of Auburn’s four burying grounds. This is a luminary tour through the cemetery in the early evening hours of the day. Early inhabitants of Auburn come to life and tell tour goers who they were and what their significance to Auburn was. www.auburnheritage.org
 

Pirates of the Chattahoochee: Southern Pirate Festival
The National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus. October 22-23; 11:00 am. This is a family-friendly event for all ages, featuring pirate-themed activities for kids and adults alike, cannon firings, demonstrations, games and of course, lots of Pirates! www.portcolumbus.org or www.southernpiratefestival.com.

Pope’s Haunted Farm
450 Lee Rd 724, Salem, Al. (706) 566-7766. October 7-8, 14-15, 21-23, 26-30. Friday-Saturday 7:30-11:00pm; Sunday 7:30-10:00pm. Pope’s Haunted Farm has three different events to experience and scare you. The Haunted Barn made as a mock of the Saw movies, the Haunted Hayride that many have claimed to see the infamous evil specter Jasper, and lastly you can experience the Haunted Forest that’s an unguided tour that includes a graveyard deep in the woods. Tickets: $12.00-$25.00. (some experiences not recommended for young children). Coupons on the website; www.popeshayride.com

Pumpkin Patch Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad
Calera, Al. www.hodrrm.org. October1-30; Every Saturday and Sunday. Train boards and departs Saturdays 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm; and Sundays 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Enjoy an autumn train ride aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express that lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours, including our time at the Pumpkin Patch. At the Pumpkin Patch, riders will disembark to enjoy a hayride. (all activities are included in the price of your ticket). Snacks and soft drinks are available for purchase. Pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch for an additional fee. For more info, call (205) 668-3435. Reservations recommended.

9th Annual Pumpkin Festival Stone Mountain State Park, Ga. September 30 - October 30. Weekends only; Fridays & Sundays- 10:00am-5:00pm; Saturdays- 10:00am-7:00pm with laser show at 8:00pm. Includes: Dress Your Own Scarecrow, Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt, The Great Pumpkin Puppet Parade, Costume Contest, Storytelling, Pie Eating Contest, Pumpkin Party Patch, and more. www.stonemountainpark.com

Sea Ghosts: Tours of Haunted Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum. October 27. Reservations only! Port Columbus has now scheduled ghost tours based on findings of the Alabama Paranormal Research Team (APRT) and Effigy Paranormal once monthly at the museum. Tour guides will lead candlelight tours highlighting experiences during the investigations and the tales of the more chilling artifacts throughout the museum. For tickets visit www.portcolumbus.org or call 706-327-9798.

Spooktacular Sleepover
McWane Center, Birmingham, Al. October 21. 6:00pm-9:00am. Spend the night inside the haunted museum and enjoy spooktacular science experiments from Frankenstein’s lighting show to mixing up crazy concoctions in a cauldron! This spooky celebration is fun for all ages. Event includes dinner, breakfast, midnight snack, an IMAX® film, and all activities. Tickets: $35.00 Kids, $20.00 Adults (Members get $5 OFF). Reservations (205) 714-8414. www.mcwane.org

Syrup Sopping and Historical Fair
Loachapoka, Al. October 1. 6:00am-4:00pm. Weaving and cloth-making demonstrations, musical entertainment featuring hammered and mountain dulcimers, banjos and guitars, a doctor’s beautiful herb garden and crops garden, bread making, soap making, period pottery, fireplace and outdoor cooking, and other old time crafts. Food includes famous sweet potato biscuits made on site, camp stew, beans, collards, BBQ, and home-made ice cream Tour the two-story 140 year old Trade Center museum, watch the blacksmiths at work, visit the Log Cabin, and the Taylor Whatley agricultural implement collection. www.syrupsopping.org

Vanynberg Vignettes
Halloween Production
The Frederick House, Opelika, AL. October 20-22, 28-29 & 31. A creative answer to the typical, run-of-the-mill haunted house. We’re putting together a creative team to develop a highly stylized, well-scripted, dynamic theatrical production that will leave our audiences speechless. Don’t expect worms, or witches with brooms. The Vanynberg Vignettes is a bone-chilling story about a Southern family which will need no frills. Tickets $25-35; www.thelaymangroup.org

20th Annual Halloween Fairyland, Tannehill State Park
The Tannehill Halloween Festival, a non-scary fun-filled holiday event focused on the campgrounds, annually attracts over 6,000 visitors, most of them children. Begun in 1992, the October 31 event features park-sponsored programs during the afternoon and traditional Halloween candy “trick or treat” stops at more than 200 campsites during the evening. Park events include a moon walk, clowns, face painting, pony rides and sand art. A special tradition is the festival’s annual Halloween Festival t-shirt. Campground site decorations and lights are extensive, creative and surreal. www.tannehill.org