If you and your family are looking for festive Halloween fun this year, join these good witches as they support great local causes, have fun, and empty their cauldrons passing out candy to your little witches and warlocks. Whether you are dressing up and mounting your broomstick (bike or golf cart) or are just planning to be a spectator, these witches’ rides around Birmingham promise to make your Halloween season spooktacular!
1. Bluff Park
This year, Bluff Park’s Witches Ride has teamed up with the Bluff Park Women’s Recreation League for an extra special ride. On October 18, witches gather at The Electric at 4:30 p.m. and begin their flight at 5:00 p.m. They ride through Shades Mountain Plaza and end at Electric, where witches can enjoy an enchanting after party. This year’s “Hallow Dolly” ride is inspired by Dolly Parton. Participants are encouraged to dress as Dolly Parton, and they will be passing out books in addition to candy! Proceeds from this year’s ride will benefit local children’s literacy initiatives.
- More info HERE
2. Liberty Park
Liberty Park holds their 6th golf cart witches ride on October 19th, beginning in Provence Park. The witches take flight at 4:00 p.m. Families can stay for a party in the park, complete with a DJ and food trucks until 6:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.
- More info and register HERE
3. Hueytown
Hueytown witches will convene in the Food Giant parking lot on October 24 at 3:00 p.m. The they will fly to the Hueytown City Park to make magic at the It’s Fall Y’all Fest, which starts at 4:00 p.m. There are awards for best with costume, best broom, best bike, and best golf cart. So put on your best witches hat, shine your broomstick, and join the fun!
- More info HERE
4. Cahaba Heights
The Third Annual Cahaba Heights Witches Ride is on October 24th at 4:00 p.m. This year the Cahaba Heights witches ride to benefit Down Syndrome Alabama, a state-wide organization that connects individuals with Down Syndrome and their families to the people, programs, and opportunities that help them thrive across every stage of life. Candy will be thrown in the grassy areas at Meadowlawn Park and near Mudtown. Heights Village is hosting an after party for witches and their families.
- More info HERE
5. Trussville
Trussville’s witches take flight on October 24th at 5:00 p.m. to raise money and grant a special wish! Titan Lufti is the Grand Marshall and beneficiary this year. As an infant, he was diagnosed with a rare liver condition and required a liver transplant at Vanderbilt at just 8 months old. He still requires ongoing treatment and frequently has to travel to Nashville. The entire community has rallied to support him through sponsorships and by riding their brooms. Witches meet at Cahaba Elementary for a parade that ends at Ferus Artisan Ales in the TED for an after party.
- More info and registration HERE
6. Homewood
Homewood is home to one of the longest-standing witches rides in the area and typically has over 500 witches joining in. On October 25th, Homewood hosts its 14th annual Witches Ride, benefitting the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. The event is from 2:00- 5:00 p.m. and begins with a fall festival at Homewood Central Park that includes a DJ, inflatables, food trucks, and costume contest. The witches ride takes place following the fall festival at 5:30 p.m.
- More info and Register HERE
7. Star Lake
Hoover witches are casting a spell over the Green Valley Neighborhood as they circle Star Lake on October 25th at 5:45 p.m. The Star Lake witches ride to show support for the Green Valley Church Food Bank. All entree fees will benefit the food bank. Witches and patrons from all over are invited to join in to raise money for this great cause while having a frightfully fantastic time!
- More info and registration HERE
What is your favorite witches ride? For experienced riders, what tips or costume ideas do you have for newbies?
