Events in Albertville, AL

Experience a reenactment of the Civil War alongside living history that brings the era to life.

A craft fair organized by the Owens Cross Roads Homemakers takes place at Owens Cross Roads Elementary.

Mini Ren celebrates the Year of Fire, drawing on the legend of the dragon Fafnir and a quest for treasures of laughter, spectacle, and wonder. Expect armored knightly clashes, Highland Games strength contests, pirate songs and revelry, live music, lessons in medieval dance, daring acrobatics, and court-worthy juggling. Costumes are welcome, whether arriving as a lord or a lady. Fire takes center stage with blazing acts and a showstopping finale, adding up to close to five hours of flame-filled entertainment from a talented lineup of performers. A bustling market and food trucks round out the experience, with free face painting and free caricatures available. Admission is free.

At Arab Public Library, a Chess Club brings players together to enjoy the game. It is open to ages 6 and up, welcomes all experience levels, and provides chess boards to use during each meeting.

Celebrate the season at Dry Creek Greenhouse with a family-friendly festival featuring a pumpkin patch, hay rides, mums for sale, wildflower picking, tasty concessions, and inviting photo spots. A haunted greenhouse brings a spooky twist for those who want a little scare, while visitors looking for pumpkins and fresh fall color can explore at a relaxed pace. From hands-on activities to seasonal blooms, this outing offers a mix of fun for all ages.

Mark the tenth year of Fall on the Farm with a day of family-friendly activities. Admission and parking are free. Children can enjoy complimentary face painting, games, inflatable attractions, and playful photo spots. Explore more than 75 arts and crafts vendors, choose from a variety of food vendors, and enjoy live musical performances. Seasonal highlights include pumpkins and fresh produce.

Whether you already enjoy the craft or are curious to learn more, adults can explore junk journaling at Arab Public Library in a free class for ages 18 and older. Materials are provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own supplies.

Halloween Haul & Crawl VIII rolls into Cherokee Rock Village in Leesburg, Alabama, with Reefs RC as the title sponsor. The theme celebrates Classic Horror Movies, tipping the hat to legendary creatures like Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Over three days, attendees can explore the vendor area, hit the trails including a night run, visit the scale village, and take part in a show and shine that requires a trailer. Look for sponsored raffles and trophies, plus side challenges such as tug of war, Zig Zag Drags that also require a trailer, scale team challenges, rock bouncing, Table of Death, trailer lift, and Loaded Dice by Scale Mountain, with more activities to be announced. Weekend passes are the only ticket type and include all days of the event. Pricing options include an online pass, an online bundle that adds an event t-shirt, a t-shirt only option for extras and spectators, and a gate price for a weekend pass. Spectators may attend at no charge. Children of any age will need a ticket to participate in activities or raffles. Event shirts are exclusive to online preorder and must be picked up at the event, with no shipping available. Raffle drawings occur only on the final day and winners must be present to claim prizes. For safety, pets are not permitted in the scale village or any side event areas, though leashed pets are allowed elsewhere in the park and campgrounds.

The 6th Annual Arab Downtown Fall Fest offers a touch of spooky seasonal fun, featuring activities, food, and music, plus giveaways especially for kids. It is presented by the Arab Downtown Merchants Alliance. Additional details will be announced.

The second annual Feelin’ Groovy Festival brings a relaxed vibe to Arab Soccer Field with a mix of music, creativity, shopping, food, and fun. The event welcomes artisans, makers, growers, and cottage licensed vendors. Vendor applications will open, and food vendors may share their details to be placed on a wait list.

The Alabama Hickory Tournament is a two day competition featuring gross and net scoring. Results will be recorded in both formats throughout the event.