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Welcome to this week's Rocket City Roundup! This special Halloween edition brings you everything you need to know about the biggest costume parties, spooky events, and family fun happening across Huntsville this weekend (October 31 - November 2, 2025). Plus, we've got the top local news stories that are shaping our city's future.
🎃 FEATURED HALLOWEEN EVENTS
🍻 Friday Night: Sammy T's Downtown Costume Contest Kick off your Halloween weekend at Sammy T's downtown on Friday, October 31st with their massive costume contest featuring a grand prize of $1,500! Expect big crowds, incredible costumes, and an electric atmosphere. Event tickets | Instagram event
Downtown bars, clubs, and restaurants will be running themed parties all weekend with decorations, music, and special promotions.
👻 Haunted Tours & Ghost Walks Explore Huntsville's spooky side with guided ghost tours happening all weekend long. Learn about the city's haunted history and mysterious spots while walking through downtown's historic streets. Huntsville Ghost Walk
🌙 Spellbound in the Garden - Huntsville Botanical Garden Experience a nighttime adventure at the Huntsville Botanical Garden with immersive haunted displays. Perfect for families and couples looking for spine-tingling (but safe) Halloween fun. Running nightly Friday through Sunday. Official event page
🚗 Trunk-or-Treats & Fall Festivals (Saturday & Sunday) Multiple community organizations and churches are hosting Trunk-or-Treat events throughout the weekend, featuring:
• Bounce houses and games
• Food stalls and seasonal treats
• Safe trick-or-treating for kids
• Community fun for the whole family
🎪 Old Town Spooky Fest - Providence Classical School (Saturday) Bring the kids for games, bounce houses, and kid-friendly Halloween activities at this popular community event. Old Town events | Facebook event
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📰 HUNTSVILLE NEWS ROUNDUP
💰 Record City Budget Approved The Huntsville City Council has approved a record-breaking $344 million budget for 2026, setting new priorities for infrastructure, public safety, and city programs. This marks the largest investment in Huntsville's future yet. Official press release | Budget PDF
🏆 Madison County Ranked 7th Best in America Madison County has been ranked the 7th best county to live in the United States according to a new report by Niche.com. The ranking highlights Huntsville's growing national reputation for quality of life and economic opportunity. Business Journal coverage | National ranking
🏢 New Leadership for Downtown Huntsville Inc. has named Ron Poteat as interim CEO. Poteat will spearhead downtown growth and revitalization efforts in the coming months. Downtown Huntsville announcement | 256Today coverage
🛋️ IKEA Coming to Huntsville! Big news for furniture lovers: IKEA has announced its first full-size store in Alabama, and it's coming to Huntsville! The new store is scheduled to open in early 2026 and will feature a full selection of furnishings, a planning center, and Swedish food options. IKEA official newsroom | Montgomery Advertiser
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Next week: We'll be covering post-Halloween happenings, Veterans Day events, and more big news from around Huntsville.