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What's Happening in Huntsville
Huntsville Halloween 2026: Every Free Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Fest, Oct. 22–31
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Huntsville has more than a dozen free trunk-or-treats and fall festivals between Oct. 22 and Oct. 31, including the HPD + Parks & Rec Haunted House at John Hunt Park.
Huntsville Restaurant Openings and Closings: October 2026
Etta's Tavern opens Oct. 20 on Pratt Avenue, North Italia debuts at Bridge Street Oct. 28, and Capriotti's lands in Town Madison, while Kona Grill and Newk's on Whitesburg have closed. Here's every October restaurant change in Huntsville.
Building the Rocket City
Raytheon Redstone Missile Integration Facility Expansion
Latest: Raytheon completes $115M missile facility expansion
Huntsville Building Permit Trends
Latest: Building Permit Dashboard Links Reappear
Inspiration4 Skills Training Complex at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Latest: Inspiration4 Skills Training Complex Opens at Space Camp
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Dog Parks
6 spots
Beer Stops
17 spots
Splash Pads
5 spots
Coffee Shops
21 spots
Playgrounds
6 spots
Date Night
7 spots
Hiking Trails
10 spots
Fishing Spots
3 spots
Disc Golf
3 spots
Swimming Pools
6 spots
Bike Trails
7 spots
Kayak & Paddle
7 spots
Picnic Areas
0 spots
Museums
3 spots
Bowling
2 spots
Arcades
2 spots
Movie Theaters
5 spots
Escape Rooms
2 spots
Kids Activities
8 spots
Live Music Venues
11 spots
Gyms & Fitness
3 spots
Yoga Studios
2 spots
Spas & Wellness
8 spots
Farmers Markets
2 spots
Bookstores
2 spots
Picnic Spots
10 spots
Pet Friendly
12 spots
Cocktail Bars
14 spots
Thrift Stores
2 spots
Art Galleries
2 spots
Brunch Spots
3 spots
Late Night Eats
2 spots
Patios & Rooftops
3 spots
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