Grab your favorite pumpkin spice drink and your broomsticks, because it is officially Witches Ride season in the Magic City!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve never been to one of these, you are missing out on one of the absolute best fall traditions in Birmingham. Imagine hundreds of local moms, friends, and neighbors dressing up in their finest witchy attire and riding through the neighborhood on decorated bikes, golf carts, and scooters\u2014all while showering the kids with literal pounds of Halloween candy.<\/p>\n
Even better? Every single one of these rides raises money for incredible local charities. Whether you want to dress up and ride with your mom crew or just bring the kids, folding chairs, and a bag to catch candy, I\u2019ve got the ultimate round-up of the 2026 Birmingham Witches Rides so you don\u2019t miss a single flying broom!<\/p>\n
The 2026 Birmingham Witches Rides Schedule<\/h2>\n
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Bluff Park Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Where: Starts and ends at The Electric (Bluff Park Village Shopping Center)
The Vibe: This year\u2019s theme is \u201cHallow-Dolly\u201d celebrating Dolly Parton and childhood literacy! There is a walking route and a separate loop for wheels.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nCahaba Heights Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Festivities start at 10:00 AM)
Where: Cahaba Heights Local (3138 Cahaba Heights Rd)
The Vibe: Part of the \u201cHalloween in the Heights\u201d day! Come early for family trick-or-treating at 10:00 AM, and stay for the main ride in the afternoon. Proceeds benefit Down Syndrome Alabama.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nHueytown Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Where: From the Food Giant parking lot (Hueytown Rd) to Hueytown City Park
The Vibe: This one ties right into the city\u2019s It\u2019s Fall Y\u2019all Fest. They have amazing costume and golf cart decorating contests that the kids will love watching.
More info<\/a><\/p>\nTrussville Witches Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 4:50pm
Where: Trussville Entertainment District
The Vibe: A rapidly growing east-side favorite! Keep an eye on local Trussville boards for the official staging times as we get closer to the weekend.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nMoody Witches Ride<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen: TBD
Where: Moody Civic Center & Park (200 Civic Center Dr)
The Vibe: This fun ride benefits The Arc of St. Clair County. Witches can ride bikes, golf carts, or even decorate their Jeeps! Make sure to stick around immediately following the parade for a massive community Trunk-or-Treat with local food trucks and vendors that the kids will love.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nStar Lake Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:45 PM
Where: Star Lake (Hoover\/Green Valley area)
The Vibe: A super casual, sweet, and kid-friendly neighborhood walk\/ride directly around the lake perimeter. Perfect for the littlest ghouls!
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Homewood Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Festival at 2:00 PM | Ride at 5:30 PM)
Where: Homewood Central Park (1632 Oxmoor Rd)
The Vibe: This is the area\u2019s longest-running ride (13th annual!). The Family Fall Festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the ride flies off at 5:30 PM. It benefits the UAB O\u2019Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Where: Starts and ends at The Electric (Bluff Park Village Shopping Center)
The Vibe: This year\u2019s theme is \u201cHallow-Dolly\u201d celebrating Dolly Parton and childhood literacy! There is a walking route and a separate loop for wheels.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Cahaba Heights Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Festivities start at 10:00 AM)
Where: Cahaba Heights Local (3138 Cahaba Heights Rd)
The Vibe: Part of the \u201cHalloween in the Heights\u201d day! Come early for family trick-or-treating at 10:00 AM, and stay for the main ride in the afternoon. Proceeds benefit Down Syndrome Alabama.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nHueytown Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Where: From the Food Giant parking lot (Hueytown Rd) to Hueytown City Park
The Vibe: This one ties right into the city\u2019s It\u2019s Fall Y\u2019all Fest. They have amazing costume and golf cart decorating contests that the kids will love watching.
More info<\/a><\/p>\nTrussville Witches Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 4:50pm
Where: Trussville Entertainment District
The Vibe: A rapidly growing east-side favorite! Keep an eye on local Trussville boards for the official staging times as we get closer to the weekend.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nMoody Witches Ride<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen: TBD
Where: Moody Civic Center & Park (200 Civic Center Dr)
The Vibe: This fun ride benefits The Arc of St. Clair County. Witches can ride bikes, golf carts, or even decorate their Jeeps! Make sure to stick around immediately following the parade for a massive community Trunk-or-Treat with local food trucks and vendors that the kids will love.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nStar Lake Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:45 PM
Where: Star Lake (Hoover\/Green Valley area)
The Vibe: A super casual, sweet, and kid-friendly neighborhood walk\/ride directly around the lake perimeter. Perfect for the littlest ghouls!
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nHomewood Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Festival at 2:00 PM | Ride at 5:30 PM)
Where: Homewood Central Park (1632 Oxmoor Rd)
The Vibe: This is the area\u2019s longest-running ride (13th annual!). The Family Fall Festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the ride flies off at 5:30 PM. It benefits the UAB O\u2019Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Where: Cahaba Heights Local (3138 Cahaba Heights Rd)
The Vibe: Part of the \u201cHalloween in the Heights\u201d day! Come early for family trick-or-treating at 10:00 AM, and stay for the main ride in the afternoon. Proceeds benefit Down Syndrome Alabama.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Hueytown Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Where: From the Food Giant parking lot (Hueytown Rd) to Hueytown City Park
The Vibe: This one ties right into the city\u2019s It\u2019s Fall Y\u2019all Fest. They have amazing costume and golf cart decorating contests that the kids will love watching.
More info<\/a><\/p>\nTrussville Witches Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 4:50pm
Where: Trussville Entertainment District
The Vibe: A rapidly growing east-side favorite! Keep an eye on local Trussville boards for the official staging times as we get closer to the weekend.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nMoody Witches Ride<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen: TBD
Where: Moody Civic Center & Park (200 Civic Center Dr)
The Vibe: This fun ride benefits The Arc of St. Clair County. Witches can ride bikes, golf carts, or even decorate their Jeeps! Make sure to stick around immediately following the parade for a massive community Trunk-or-Treat with local food trucks and vendors that the kids will love.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nStar Lake Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:45 PM
Where: Star Lake (Hoover\/Green Valley area)
The Vibe: A super casual, sweet, and kid-friendly neighborhood walk\/ride directly around the lake perimeter. Perfect for the littlest ghouls!
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nHomewood Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Festival at 2:00 PM | Ride at 5:30 PM)
Where: Homewood Central Park (1632 Oxmoor Rd)
The Vibe: This is the area\u2019s longest-running ride (13th annual!). The Family Fall Festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the ride flies off at 5:30 PM. It benefits the UAB O\u2019Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Where: From the Food Giant parking lot (Hueytown Rd) to Hueytown City Park
The Vibe: This one ties right into the city\u2019s It\u2019s Fall Y\u2019all Fest. They have amazing costume and golf cart decorating contests that the kids will love watching.
More info<\/a><\/p>\n
Trussville Witches Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 4:50pm
Where: Trussville Entertainment District
The Vibe: A rapidly growing east-side favorite! Keep an eye on local Trussville boards for the official staging times as we get closer to the weekend.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nMoody Witches Ride<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen: TBD
Where: Moody Civic Center & Park (200 Civic Center Dr)
The Vibe: This fun ride benefits The Arc of St. Clair County. Witches can ride bikes, golf carts, or even decorate their Jeeps! Make sure to stick around immediately following the parade for a massive community Trunk-or-Treat with local food trucks and vendors that the kids will love.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nStar Lake Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:45 PM
Where: Star Lake (Hoover\/Green Valley area)
The Vibe: A super casual, sweet, and kid-friendly neighborhood walk\/ride directly around the lake perimeter. Perfect for the littlest ghouls!
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nHomewood Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Festival at 2:00 PM | Ride at 5:30 PM)
Where: Homewood Central Park (1632 Oxmoor Rd)
The Vibe: This is the area\u2019s longest-running ride (13th annual!). The Family Fall Festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the ride flies off at 5:30 PM. It benefits the UAB O\u2019Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Where: Trussville Entertainment District
The Vibe: A rapidly growing east-side favorite! Keep an eye on local Trussville boards for the official staging times as we get closer to the weekend.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Moody Witches Ride<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen: TBD
Where: Moody Civic Center & Park (200 Civic Center Dr)
The Vibe: This fun ride benefits The Arc of St. Clair County. Witches can ride bikes, golf carts, or even decorate their Jeeps! Make sure to stick around immediately following the parade for a massive community Trunk-or-Treat with local food trucks and vendors that the kids will love.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nStar Lake Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:45 PM
Where: Star Lake (Hoover\/Green Valley area)
The Vibe: A super casual, sweet, and kid-friendly neighborhood walk\/ride directly around the lake perimeter. Perfect for the littlest ghouls!
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nHomewood Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Festival at 2:00 PM | Ride at 5:30 PM)
Where: Homewood Central Park (1632 Oxmoor Rd)
The Vibe: This is the area\u2019s longest-running ride (13th annual!). The Family Fall Festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the ride flies off at 5:30 PM. It benefits the UAB O\u2019Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Where: Moody Civic Center & Park (200 Civic Center Dr)
The Vibe: This fun ride benefits The Arc of St. Clair County. Witches can ride bikes, golf carts, or even decorate their Jeeps! Make sure to stick around immediately following the parade for a massive community Trunk-or-Treat with local food trucks and vendors that the kids will love.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Star Lake Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:45 PM
Where: Star Lake (Hoover\/Green Valley area)
The Vibe: A super casual, sweet, and kid-friendly neighborhood walk\/ride directly around the lake perimeter. Perfect for the littlest ghouls!
More Info<\/a><\/p>\nHomewood Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Festival at 2:00 PM | Ride at 5:30 PM)
Where: Homewood Central Park (1632 Oxmoor Rd)
The Vibe: This is the area\u2019s longest-running ride (13th annual!). The Family Fall Festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the ride flies off at 5:30 PM. It benefits the UAB O\u2019Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Where: Star Lake (Hoover\/Green Valley area)
The Vibe: A super casual, sweet, and kid-friendly neighborhood walk\/ride directly around the lake perimeter. Perfect for the littlest ghouls!
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Homewood Witches Ride<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Festival at 2:00 PM | Ride at 5:30 PM)
Where: Homewood Central Park (1632 Oxmoor Rd)
The Vibe: This is the area\u2019s longest-running ride (13th annual!). The Family Fall Festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the ride flies off at 5:30 PM. It benefits the UAB O\u2019Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n
Where: Homewood Central Park (1632 Oxmoor Rd)
The Vibe: This is the area\u2019s longest-running ride (13th annual!). The Family Fall Festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the ride flies off at 5:30 PM. It benefits the UAB O\u2019Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
More Info<\/a><\/p>\n