We’ve put together a list of our favorite activities to keep you busy this Halloween weekend in Birmingham. Whether you are trick-or-treating at the zoo with your little ones or having a totally unique Halloween cocktail at the Pilcrow, Birmingham has so many fun and exciting things to do this weekend!

Nightmare at Pilcrow

Head to the Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar Friday and Saturday for unusual Halloween themed cocktails and a spooky beer selection that will chill you to your bones! Haven’t heard of the Pilcrow before? This clandestine bar is hidden in an alley on 1st avenue north and is just as much fun to discover as the drinks they have carefully curated for your Halloween delight. We can’t wait to try “The Raven” which the Pilcrow explains is “A Daiquiri as Dark as my Soul”. Check out their full menu here!

Spooky Science Week

The Mcwane Science Center is full of educational fun year round, and this year their Halloween themed science experiments and scavenger hunts will be fun for the whole family! Make a spooky slime, mix a mysterious potion, and meet some of the creepy crawly friends that live at the Mcwane. This “not-too-scary” fun will have something for kids (and adults) of all ages Friday and Saturday!

Spooky Cocktails and Bites at the Bar

Habitat Feed + Social is hosting a spooky night of fun with cocktails and bites at the bar from 4-9 on Halloween evening. This beautiful space at the Grand Bohemian Hotel would be the perfect Halloween date night. Their menu is thoughtfully curated with the best local ingredients. Don’t miss their signature dessert!

Halloween at the Movies

The Sidewalk Cinema is the perfect place to catch a spooky flick with friends or family this Halloween weekend and they have incredible precautions put in place to keep you and your party safe! Located in the Pizitz building, Sidewalk Cinema is showing two horror themed flicks this weekend: The Witch and The Lost Boys. Make sure to leave time before the showing to stop by their bar and concession stand to grab some popcorn, treats from Big Spoon Creamery, and a drink from Harvest Roots Kombucha or Cahaba Brewing Company. You can purchase your tickets here.

Henna Popup Salon

Blue Lotus Mehndi and Ritual + Shelter have come together to create a unique Halloween day body art experience from 11-4 Halloween day. For those of you new to henna, these beautiful temporary and hand drawn designs are a fun and creative way to express yourself. Allison Harley will be doing Tarot card readings and Amy Miller will be doing traditonal henna and Amazonian blue jagua. Enjoy beverages and trick-or-treating while you are there!

Hoots and Howls

The Birmingham Zoo is hosting an incredibly fun day time Halloween event with their new Hoots and Howls experience! In addition to the regular zoo offerings, you can trick-or-treat at the Candy Cave, Ride the Haunted Express Train, and even go for a ride on the Cobweb Carousel! Be sure to wear your favorite Halloween costume this Friday and Saturday and take part in the wicked fun!

A Nightmare on 22nd Street

This 18+ event at Iron City is sure to be the most happening haunt in town Halloween night! DJ Mark AD will be keeping the party alive and playing all the best music while you enjoy costume contests and a wicked good time. Be sure to grab your friends and your best costumes and head to 22nd street from 8 PM to 2 AM!