Autumn brings a vibrant wave of family-friendly spooktacular celebrations, community traditions, and festive gatherings to historic Downtown Foley, Alabama. From interactive scavenger hunts and costumed charity parades to the city’s signature Hometown Halloween, residents and visitors alike have plenty of ways to celebrate the season.
Downtown Foley’s Hometown Halloween
A beloved tradition spanning over two decades, Hometown Halloween returns to the heart of downtown on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM near South Alston Street and West Laurel Avenue. Hosted through a partnership between the City of Foley, local merchants, churches, and community organizations, this free event provides a safe and festive environment for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
- Festivities & Entertainment: Children and families can enjoy inflatable bounce houses, a cake walk, face painting, balloon creations, hayrides, game booths, and food concessions. Local business booths will also be judged on creative decorations.
- Costume Contest: The highly anticipated costume contest kicks off at 6:00 PM on the stage behind the Holmes Medical Museum. Contestants compete across multiple age brackets—from toddlers to adults—as well as group categories, with over $1,000 in total prizes up for grabs.
- Safety First: To keep streets walkable and safe, key downtown thoroughfares (including Orange Avenue, Alston Street, and Laurel Avenue) will close to vehicle traffic late in the afternoon. Additional street lighting, along with on-site police and fire personnel, ensure a comfortable experience for all participants.
Foley Witches Ride & Heritage Park After-Party
Adding a charitable twist to the season, the 7th Annual Foley Witches Ride takes over downtown on Saturday, October 24. Organized by the Society of Black Hats, over 200 costumed witches ride through the historic streets starting at 5:00 PM.
The ride concludes with a lively community after-party at Heritage Park running until 10:00 PM, featuring live music, food trucks, and seasonal cheer. All event proceeds directly benefit local non-profit organizations supporting women and children across South Baldwin County.
Third Thursday “The Prowl” & The Black Cat HuntFoley Main Street kicks off the Halloween season early with “The Prowl” during its October Third Thursday event. Guests are invited to stroll historic downtown, shop at local boutiques, and enjoy dining promotions.
- The Black Cat Hunt: Running from October 15 through October 31, seven whimsical black cats are hidden inside local downtown businesses.
- How to Participate: Using the digital Downtown Foley Passport, participants locate each cat, check in, and enter the names to earn points. Players who find all seven cats are entered into a drawing to win a $100 Downtown Foley Gift Certificate redeemable at over 20 local merchants.
More Halloween Fun Around FoleyBeyond the downtown core, additional Halloween events keep the autumn spirit high:
- Sinister Circus Haunted Forest: For older thrill-seekers (ages 10+), Graham Creek Nature Preserve hosts a half-mile haunted trail featuring live scare actors and circus-themed scenes on select October nights.
- Halloween at OWA: Downtown OWA features month-long photo ops, a Candy Crawl trick-or-treat walk, and the Little Creature’s Ball.
- Trunk-or-Treat at Snook Family YMCA: A community-wide trunk-or-treat packed with games, decorated vehicles, and outdoor activities.
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