Are you ready for costume contests, jump scares, and Halloween fun for all ages? The spooky season is nearly upon us, and there are tons of events around Tuscaloosa to help you celebrate. Whether you're looking for a kid-friendly event or a haunted tour with spine-tingling scares, you're sure to find it in Tuscaloosa. Our real estate agents have more on haunted houses, Halloween events, and fall activities around Tuscaloosa, just in time for spooky season.

Spooky Season in Tuscaloosa: Best Haunted Houses and Halloween Events

Hocus Pocus at Historic Bama Theatre – Tuscaloosa, AL

Address: 600 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

The Historic Bama Theatre will be screening a number of Halloween favorites throughout the spooky season, including Hocus Pocus on October 28, 2025, just before the big day. Visit for a family-friendly film perfect for Halloween at one of Tuscaloosa's most historic performance venues. Hocus Pocus is a tale that kids love, and adults enjoy, too. Keep an eye out for other Halloween events at the Historic Bama Theatre, including their annual screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween night.

Boo in the Park – Tuscaloosa, AL

Address: 6250 Watermelon Rd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

The popular annual Boo in the Park event is the perfect place to enjoy a day of outdoor spooky season fun with the whole family, taking place on October 26, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. This free Halloween event is designed with kids in mind, featuring costume contests, trick-or-treating, fall games, and spooky entertainment. It's the perfect chance for kids to get an extra opportunity to gear up in their favorite costumes. It all takes place at North Sokol Park, with no registration or admission fee required.

Haunted Tours of the Gorgas House Museum – Tuscaloosa, AL

Address: 810 Capstone Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Every year, the University of Alabama hosts a variety of haunted and Halloween-themed events, including Haunted Tours of the Gorgas House Museum. These tours are typically offered every October on select weekends, with free admission to the museum and ghost stories telling the tales of the people who once lived on the property. While dates for this year's Haunted Tours haven't been announced just yet, you can typically expect them to be offered on the weekend before Halloween.

Tech or Treat at the Gateway – Tuscaloosa, AL

Address: 2201 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

The Gateway Innovation and Discovery Center offers an annual event that blends educational activities with Halloween fun, with this year's Tech or Treat taking place on October 23, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Kids go from table to table trick-or-treating to fill their bags with candy, and each station also features an activity with a STEAM theme. This event is free and open to all ages, but do note that kids must be accompanied by an adult.

T-Town Witches Ride – Tuscaloosa, AL

Address: 1330 University Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

The 8th annual T-Town Witches Ride will be taking place on October 26, 2025, with tons of fun Halloween activities for the whole family. Adults love the silent auction, raffles, food trucks, and live performances. Kids are sure to have a blast jumping in the bouncy houses, playing Halloween games, and completing Halloween art projects. This event benefits the Arc of Tuscaloosa, a non-profit that supports people with physical and intellectual disabilities in Tuscaloosa.

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