The NewSouth Bookstore Harvest Festival
Downtown bookstore celebration featuring trick-or-treating, games, and mulled cider.
Montgomery Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
5 family-friendly fall activities in Montgomery and nearby.
As Halloween approaches, Montgomery and nearby towns offer several family events. For a taste of downtown charm, consider the Trick or Treat in Auburn. If you prefer an animal-themed experience closer to home, Montgomery's Trick or Treat with the Animals is a popular choice.
You'll also find fall festivals in Montgomery's parks and at local bookstores, providing different environments for seasonal celebrations.
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Haunting on the Harriott
Montgomery
Adults-only Halloween riverboat cruise featuring live entertainment and a costume contest.
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Sleepy Hollow Haunted Farm
Auburn
Valentine's themed haunted event
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A Halloween Special with Karren Pell and the Old Alabama Revue
Montgomery
Spooktacular songs, original tunes, and snacks at The NewSouth Bookstore.
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Montgomery Alabama Ghost Tour: Eternal Applause: Spirits of Montgomery
Montgomery
App-guided ghost tour and scavenger hunt across historic downtown Montgomery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if rain washes out a family event we booked in Montgomery?
Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.
What are the best costume choices for kids attending outdoor Halloween events in Montgomery?
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.
What hygiene plan makes petting zoos at Montgomery farms less risky?
The rule: animals, then handwash, then food, in that exact order, every time. Use the farm's wash stations rather than sanitizer alone when hands touch animals or fences, keep pacifiers and sippy cups in the bag near animals, and don't let kids eat inside the enclosure. Strollers stay outside pens. It's two minutes of routine that prevents the classic post-farm stomach bug.