Spooky season has officially arrived! Get ready to fill your calendar with a hauntingly fun mix of local thrills and autumn magic with my top 10 October 2026 events in Auburn and Opelika you won’t want to miss.
Eerie Express at Municipal Park, Oct. 1, 2
- What: The Eerie Express is a not-so-spooky family evening event at Opelika’s Municipal Park designed for children 12 and younger. Attendees can enjoy festive activities and train rides through the decorated park for $2 per person, cash only.
- Where: Park Road, Opelika
- When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Sleepy Hollow Haunted Farm, Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
- What: Sleepy Hollow Haunted Farm is a Halloween attraction featuring haunted houses, the Psycho Path maze and the haunted RIP Ride bus. The thrilling event reoccurs weekly on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the fall season.
- Where: 929 County Road 14, Auburn
- When: 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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Pope’s Haunted Farm, Oct. 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
- What: As Alabama’s longest-running haunt, Pope’s Haunted Farm delivers heart-pounding terror through a haunted hayride, dark forest and a creepy haunted barn. Brave souls can experience the screams every Friday and Saturday throughout October.
- Where: 450 Lee Road 724, Salem
- When: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
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Oktoberfest, Oct. 3
- What: The Bottling Plant Event Center presents Oktoberfest featuring traditional German fare, German-style beers, live music and more! Ticket options include $25 designated drivers pass and a $55 general participant pass that includes two pints, a dinner and mug.
- Where: 614 Railroad Ave., Opelika
- When: 2 to 10 p.m.
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The Farm at Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- What: Enjoy this family-friendly, recurring weekend event, including wagon rides, inflatables, animal visits and scheduled games! General admission is $14 for ages 2 to 64, $12 for seniors (65+) and active military and free for children ages 0 to 23 months.
- Where: 2910 Lee Road 145, Salem
- When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Fall Market at Chewacla, Oct. 10
- What: Get ready for autumn fun at the Chewacla Fall Market at Chewacla State Park! It’s packed with local artisans, delicious food trucks, creative crafts and festive activities for the whole family to enjoy. Standard park admission fees apply at the gate.
- Where: 124 Shell Toomer Parkway, Auburn
- When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Zach Bryan at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Oct. 10
- What: As one of the standout October 2026 events in Auburn and Opelika, Zach Bryan will conclude his 2026 tour, “With Heaven On Tour,” at Jordan-Hare Stadium featuring Gregory Alan Isakov and Gabriella Rose.
- Where: 251 S. Donahue Drive, Auburn
- When: Gates open at 5 p.m.
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Fall Festival at the Opelika Sportsplex, Oct. 27
- What: The Opelika Fall Festival offers entertainment for children ages 12 and younger, featuring carnival games, inflatables, candy, prizes and food vendors. Admission to the event is free, while activities require purchasing either a $10 all-access wristband, a $5 bag of tickets or individual tickets for $0.25 each.
- Where: 1001 Andrews Road, Opelika
- When: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
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38th Annual AU Pumpkin Carve, Oct. 30
- What: The Annual AU Pumpkin Carve brings the community together to illuminate Dudley Hall with more than 200 jack-o’-lanterns. The day-long schedule features pumpkin carving, a silent auction, a scavenger hunt, raffles and a “pie-a-professor” event, ending with a pumpkin lighting.
- Where: 361 Graves Drive, Auburn
- When: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Opelika Villain’s Ball, Oct. 31
- What: Unleash your inner bad guy at the Opelika Villains Ball, an epic Halloween bash at John Emerald Distilling Company, complete with live performances, a killer dance floor and costume contest!
- Where: 706 N. Railroad Ave., Opelika
- When: 7 to 11 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Summary
Whether you’re heading to the festivals or taking on a haunted farm, these top October 2026 events in Auburn and Opelika showcase the very best of our local community this season. Be sure to explore more of my blogs for the latest updates on community happenings!