Weekends Worth Staying For: Fall & Winter
Turn a local event into a memorable weekend getaway!
From colorful fall weekends to festive holiday celebrations, North Alabama is full of seasonal events worth the trip. Stay at ReTreet Resort & Spa and make it more than a day visit with a relaxing Friday–Sunday getaway near Scottsboro and Lake Guntersville.
October Events
Scottsboro Cruise-In
📅 October 3 | 2–7 PM
📍 Scottsboro Square | 102 E Laurel St. Scottsboro, AL
Browse classic cars, vintage favorites, and local vendors in a relaxed downtown setting.
A Mini People’s Choice Car Show will take place at 4 PM.
Find more Scottsboro Events at MainStreetScottsboro.com
Scottsboro BBQ Festival
📅 October | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Downtown Scottsboro
Sample and vote for your favorite meats and desserts as pitmasters compete for awards and recognition. This annual celebration features more than 150 vendors, music, cornhole tournament, dog show and parade, car/truck/motorcycle show, and a kids’ zone with activities. This is a free event.
Learn more here.
Halloween on the Square
📅 October 31 | 5:30–8 PM
📍 Downtown Scottsboro
Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Scottsboro with this family-friendly event featuring trunk-or-treat, costumes, food trucks, and fun for all ages.
Learn more here.
November Events
Scottsboro Cruise-In
📅 November 11 | 2–7 PM
📍 Scottsboro Square | 102 E Laurel St. Scottsboro, AL
Browse classic cars, vintage favorites, and local vendors in a relaxed downtown setting.
Jingle Bell Trail
📅 November 28 - January 1
📍 Downtown Scottsboro
Get into the holiday spirit as Historic Downtown Scottsboro is filled with decorated Christmas trees created by local business and community groups. Stroll through downtown, shop local, and enjoy the magic of Scottsboro’s favorite holiday traditions.
Learn more here.
December Events
Jingle Bell Square
📅 December 5 | 9 AM–2 PM
📍Downtown Scottsboro
Get festive in Downtown Scottsboro with festive lights, local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. Shop unique gifts, seasonal treats, and don’t miss the chance to meet Santa!
Learn more here.
Stay at ReTreet
Choose from elavated treehouses, luxury glamping tents, cozy tiny cottages, or spacious cabins.
During your stay, enjoy amenities like our complimentary Nordic Cycle Station, Leaf & Stone Spa, fire pits, and peaceful surroundings.
More Ways to Spend the Weekend
Spend a Day on Lake Guntersville
Summer an Lake Guntersville go hand-in-hand.
Through our local partner, Islands Boat Rental, guests can rent pontoons, kayaks, and other watercrafts to spend the day exploring one of Alabama’s most beautiful lakes.
Looking for something even more unique? Island Boat Rentals also offers Bat Cave Tours where guest can watch thousands of bats emerging from a cave at sunset.
Explore Downtown Scottsboro
Less than 20 minutes from ReTreet, Downtown Scottsboro offers small-town charm, local shopping, and great places to eat.
Stop by Payne’s Soda Fountain, Alabama’s oldest operating soda fountain, for a scoop of ice cream and a nostalgic experience.
Many weekends throughout the summer, you’ll also fund live music and community events at Two Sisters Square, making downtown the perfect place for an evening stroll.
Make Your Weekend Even Better
Enhance your stay with our add-ons.
Breakfast Delivery
Wake up to a freh breakfast for two delivered right to your door.
Grand Celebration
Arrive to a beautifully arranged charcuterie board, seasonal flowers, and a complimentary bottle of wine.
Leaf & Stone Spa
Treat yourself to a massage or facial at our on-site spa after a full day of exploring.