October 2025 Events in Montgomery, Alabama + Surrounding Areas
Cooler temps, spooky fun, and plenty of festivals — here’s what’s happening across the River Region this October.
Alabama National Fair
Oct 3–13 / Garrett Coliseum / Website
Ten days of rides, concerts, agricultural exhibits, and all the funnel cakes you can handle.
ARToberfest
Oct 4–5 / 17 Springs Event Center, Millbrook / Website
An indoor/outdoor art, craft, and music festival with local makers, food, and fall entertainment.
The Black Jacket Symphony: The Era of Yacht Rock
Oct 11, 7:30 PM / Montgomery Performing Arts Centre / Tickets
A tribute show recreating the smooth sounds of 70s and 80s soft rock classics.
Build Your Own Boat Competition
Oct 12 / Montgomery Whitewater / Website
Watch teams race handmade boats down the whitewater course — fun for participants and spectators alike.
Annual Riverwalk Wine Festival
Oct 10, 6–9 PM / Union Station Train Shed, 300 Water Street / Website
An evening of wine tastings, food pairings, and live entertainment along Montgomery’s Riverwalk.
Zombie Chase Fun Run & Fall Fest
Oct 18 / Montgomery Whitewater / Website
A family-friendly 3K with costumes encouraged, plus music, food trucks, and kids’ activities.
Art in the Bottom Park
Oct 18, 10 AM–4 PM / Bottom Park, Cloverdale-Idlewild / Facebook
Local art, vendors, and live music in one of Montgomery’s most charming neighborhood parks.
7th Annual Parade of Pumpkins
Oct 17–31 / Historic Downtown Prattville / Website
Downtown Prattville comes alive with thousands of glowing pumpkins, photo ops, and festive displays.
17th Annual Millbrook Boo Festival
Oct 25, 10 AM–2 PM / Village Green Park, Millbrook / Website
Costume contests, candy, food trucks, hayrides, and live music at Millbrook’s signature fall event.
Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival
Oct 25, 9 AM–3 PM / Downtown Wetumpka & The Kelly / Website
A day of wildlife-inspired art, live demos, kids’ activities, and vendors downtown.
Spooky Safari
Oct 25–26 / Alabama Safari Park / Facebook
A Halloween-themed weekend at the safari park with candy stations, costumes, and animal fun.
Pumpkin Fest
Oct 26 / 2416 W. Cloverdale Park, Montgomery / Details
Family-friendly fun with trunk-or-treat, inflatables, games, and music in Cloverdale.
Coosa Candy Crawl
Oct 27, 5:30–7:30 PM / Wetumpka Sports Complex / Website
A community trick-or-treat with candy, games, and activities in a safe, family atmosphere.
