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Photo courtesy of Trussville Witches Ride.
One of the city’s most anticipated fall traditions, the Trussville Witches Ride, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. This year’s ride benefits the family of Olivia Ulbricht, a three-year-old heart transplant recipient. Participants will gather at Cahaba Elementary at 4 p.m. before riding at 5 p.m. along a route through downtown, ending at The Gateway for an after-party hosted at Ferus, with James Spann serving as emcee. Registration ranges from $15-$45 depending on age and registration date. Follow Trussville Witches Ride on Facebook.
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Pick your own pumpkin at The Patch at Helena Hollow or The Great Pumpkin Patch in Hayden.
Trussville is gearing up for a season of fun and frights as churches, community groups and retailers prepare to host a variety of Halloween and fall-themed events. From trunk-or-treats to carnivals and pumpkin patches, families will find plenty of opportunities to celebrate throughout October.
TRUSSVILLE ATTRACTIONS
- Grace Community Church: This year’s fall festival at Grace Community Church will take on a dinosaur theme with DinoFest on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. at 6020 Deerfoot Parkway. Families can enjoy dinosaur photo ops, themed activities, rides, face painting, fairy hair, bracelet making, and trunk-or-treat. Spare Time Trussville is partnering to provide bowling games and a mascot appearance. The event is free for the community.
- First Baptist Trussville: First Baptist Trussville’s Fall Family Night returns Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Families will follow a path through the church building to find candy stations and hot dogs. Organizers note that while construction may affect parking, the event will once again be held indoors, keeping it weather-proof.
- Faith Community Fellowship: Faith Community Fellowship will host its family-friendly festival on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 6-8 p.m. Activities include trunk-or-treat, free food, and inflatables.
- The Healing Place: The Healing Place Church is planning a carnival-inspired evening with “The Greatest Treat Show” on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Families can enjoy trunk-or-treat, carnival-style food vendors, inflatables, games, a petting zoo, and face painting.
- Trussville Witches Ride: One of the city’s most anticipated fall traditions, the Trussville Witches Ride, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. This year’s ride benefits the family of Olivia Ulbricht, a three-year-old heart transplant recipient. Participants will gather at Cahaba Elementary at 4 p.m. before riding at 5 p.m. along a route through downtown, ending at The Gateway for an after-party hosted at Ferus, with James Spann serving as emcee. Registration ranges from $15-$45 depending on age and registration date. Follow Trussville Witches Ride on Facebook.
- Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual fall carnival in October. Dates are still to be determined but are expected to fall during the week of Oct. 18 or Oct. 25.
TRUNK OR TREATS
- Deerfoot Church of Christ: Deerfoot Church of Christ will host its annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2-4 p.m. at its new location off Husky Parkway. The event typically draws about 800 people and features rows of decorated trunks, inflatables, games, and the always-popular cake walk. Organizers expect more than 50 trunks this year, plus new inflatables, additional games, and possibly food trucks.
- First Methodist Trussville: First Methodist Trussville will host a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 5-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with candy and prizes for children.
- Clearbranch Methodist: Clearbranch Methodist will hold its Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
- Northpark Baptist Church: Northpark Baptist will host Truck or Treat on Sunday, October 26, 4-7 p.m. Free to the public. Inflatables, games, carnival rides, and tons of candy. Food vendors will also have food available for purchase.
- Trussville Public Library: The Trussville Public Library will hold a Trick-or-Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from noon to 5 p.m. Families can follow a path through the library for candy and goodies, and each child will also receive a free book. Costumes and candy bags are encouraged. For more info: trussvillelibrary.com/event/14463953
REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Families who want to expand their fall fun beyond Trussville have plenty of options nearby.
- Atrox Factory in Leeds: Billed as “50,000 square feet of mind-numbing terror,” the attraction opens Oct. 3. General admission tickets start at $30, with hours varying by night. atroxfactory.com
- Hoots & Howls at the Birmingham Zoo: Activities include candy stations, magic shows, animal shows, costume parades, DJs, and dance parties. Event hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 11 to 26. birminghamzoo.com/event
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Pick your own pumpkin at The Patch at Helena Hollow or The Great Pumpkin Patch in Hayden.
- The Patch at Helena Hollow: From Oct. 3 to 31, The Patch offers more than 25 farm activities along with six acres of pumpkin picking. helenahollow.com
- The Great Pumpkin Patch in Hayden: From Sept. 27 through Nov. 2, families can enjoy hayrides, inflatables, a petting zoo, live entertainment, and a variety of food and crafts. greatpumpkinpatch.com
RETAIL CELEBRATIONS
Several local retailers are also adding festive flair to the season:
- Sister Shirts in the Gateway District will host “Trick or Treat in the TED” on Oct. 26 while showcasing Halloween fashions. Several other Gateway retailers also plan seasonal celebrations.
- Hobby Lobby, Dollar General, Michael’s and It’s A Party in Trussville, as well as others, are stocked with seasonal décor, costumes and supplies.
