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Huntsville
Monday, October 6th, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, skateboarders of all ages showcased their skills at Bowl Jam 2025 at Get a Way Skate Park — a popular local venue — in Huntsville. FOX 54
- ➤ Huntsville Parks and Recreation and The Skatepark Project hosted the 2025 BowlJam event on Sunday—bringing local skateboarders and enthusiasts together to show off their skills. WAFF 48
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ More than 30 nations participated in a free cultural festival in Huntsville on Saturday where community members shared traditional dress, music, dance, and food. Organizers said Ecuador, Venezuela and Armenia took part for the first time — a sign of growing diversity in the Tennessee Valley. WHNT News 19
- ➤ The International Festival returned to North Alabama on Saturday at the Jaycee Community Building — the event celebrated global cultures with music, dance, and food. WAFF 48
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville’s Fiscal 2026 budget sets aside over $30 million for 60 outside agencies—this includes more than $5.6 million for the public library and funding for the museum, mental health services, arts, children’s museum, and botanical garden while maintaining level support from previous years. The allocations are designed to boost quality services and support for community needs as the city grows. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kroger is recalling two pasta salads—Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad—manufactured by Nate's Fine Foods due to potential Listeria contamination that can cause serious illness in vulnerable groups. The recalled items were sold from Sept. 6 to Oct. 2 in Alabama and 27 other states, and customers are advised to check their refrigerators for any remaining products. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sports anchor Trevor Denton delivered Week 6 edition of Trevor's Toasts, where he reviewed key plays and moments from SEC football last week (SEC) for fans. WAAY 31
- ➤ HCFC finished the regular season with a 3-0 win as Maximus Ekk scored two goals and Real Gill added one at Carolina Core. The team had already clinched a playoff spot but missed a top-four seed — meaning they must travel in the first round with a matchup to be set on October 9. WAAY 31
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MidCity Monster Mash
4-10 p.m. — The Camp — Free entry — Experience a spooky celebration with food, live music, and Halloween fun through November 1st.
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Honor Thy Era Welcome Back Bulldog Party VOL 150
8-11 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Average ticket price $44 — Experience the live performance of Honor Thy Era in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Bluegrass & BBQ Festival 2025
1-7 p.m. — Southside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of live bluegrass music and delicious BBQ in the heart of South Huntsville.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
6:45-8:45 p.m. — The Electric Belle — Ticket prices vary — A spooky ambiance with Halloween classics to set the mood for the season.
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Sip & Stroll Night Market: Spooky Spirits
5-9 p.m. — The Orion Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a night of artisan goods, food trucks, and tarot readings with a Halloween twist.
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Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating a cappella performances with Straight No Chaser.
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Friday Night Flick: Beetlejuice
6-9 p.m. — Land Trust of North Alabama: Three Caves — $15 for members — Enjoy a classic spooky film under the stars in a unique natural setting.
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Daikaiju Concert
9:00-11:59 p.m. — St. Stephens Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the energetic surf rock stylings of Daikaiju, featuring kabuki masks and an anonymous performance.
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Senior Saunters: Bradford Creek Greenway
2-4 p.m. — Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) — Free for members — Discover the beauty of nature on an easy stroll through Bradford Creek Greenway.
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Phat Sammy’s Phusion Comedy Open Mic
9-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter hosted by local comedians at a weekly open mic comedy event.
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