Middle Tennessee's favorite fall family tradition, make your way down to the Lucky Ladd Farms to enjoy all things fall during our famous pumpkin patch and corn maze season. We offer thousands of pumpkins in different shapes, sizes, and colors so you can pick the perfect pumpkin for your fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations. From […]
Fall magic returns at Cheekwood Harvest! During this six-week festival, Nashville’s historic 55-acre botanical garden transforms into a seasonal wonderland. Celebrate the coziest season with outdoor fun, live entertainment, and the beauty of autumn. New for 2026: The NEW Marigold River, Harvest NIGHTS, and 100,000 pumpkins! Don't forget to stroll the Scarecrow Trail to discover 15 storybook-inspired […]
Mark your calendars for October 1st-4th and join the longest running southeast party consecutive since 1980! Oktoberfest has something for EVERYONE! Delicious German foods from dozens of restaurants & vendors, world-class beer, tons of events, Arts & Crafts vendors, live German music, the Dachshund Derby, and the 2nd largest 5K Race & Run in Tennessee […]
Gather your family and friends for The American Harvest at Acres of Grace Farms! Shop 95+ curated merchants offering boutique clothing, jewelry, handcrafted goods, home décor, seasonal finds, specialty foods and more. Enjoy delicious food trucks, live music and a beautiful fall day on a Tennessee farm. The Acres of Grace Farm Park will also […]
Historic Halls transformed into haunted corridors and every shop its own spooky surprise. Join us Friday, October 2 for our October edition of First Fridays. It’s spooky season in the Village, but kid friendly of course. Join us for extended hours, specials and the start of the Halloween season.
We invite you to join us on October 3-4, 2026for the 16th Annual National Banana Pudding Festival and Cook-off, celebrating the ultimate comfort food, banana pudding. The National Banana Pudding Festival is in Centerville, TN near Grinder’s Switch Rail Station, the inspiration for Minnie Pearl’s fictitious town. Sarah Cannon, aka Minnie Pearl was born and raised […]
Gather your family and friends for The American Harvest at Acres of Grace Farms! Shop 95+ curated merchants offering boutique clothing, jewelry, handcrafted goods, home décor, seasonal finds, specialty foods and more. Enjoy delicious food trucks, live music and a beautiful fall day on a Tennessee farm. The Acres of Grace Farm Park will also […]
We invite you to join us on October 3-4, 2026for the 16th Annual National Banana Pudding Festival and Cook-off, celebrating the ultimate comfort food, banana pudding. The National Banana Pudding Festival is in Centerville, TN near Grinder’s Switch Rail Station, the inspiration for Minnie Pearl’s fictitious town. Sarah Cannon, aka Minnie Pearl was born and raised […]
Warning: This Musical Is Frighteningly Funny. Step into the delightfully kooky world of The Addams Family, the musical comedy that celebrates the wonderfully weird. Filled with infectious songs, outrageous comedy, and the iconic characters you love, The Addams Family celebrates what makes us different and reminds us that love is meant to be unconditional—promising a […]
Join the Nashville tradition of celebrating and supporting American handmade craft at this premier event on the lawn in Centennial Park. Shop one-of-a-kind, finely crafted artwork directly from the juried, award-winning artists. A unique feature of Tennessee Craft Fairs requires artists to be on-site. While shopping, you’ll meet the artists, learn what inspires them, and […]
Bring the family for a little fright and lots of fun at SOAC’s Fright Nights, October 9 & 10!• 6–8 p.m.: Non-scare hours & Kids’ Zone• 8–10 p.m.: Scare hoursAdmission: $5 per person. Food available for an additional cost.
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of courage and hope, a movement uniting communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Join the movement and sign up to save lives!
Experience the Science of History at Belle Meade Historic Site! As part of the Tennessee STEAM Festival, come experience STEAM as it relates to Belle Meade’s history. Take a tour of our 1850s Greek Revival Mansion to learn about the technology of the Victorian Era. You can also explore several activity stations on the grounds: […]
Bring the family for a little fright and lots of fun at SOAC’s Fright Nights, October 9 & 10!• 6–8 p.m.: Non-scare hours & Kids’ Zone• 8–10 p.m.: Scare hoursAdmission: $5 per person. Food available for an additional cost.
The Frist loves families! On the second Sunday of each month join The Frist for special kid-friendly programming from 1:00p-5:30pm. Get creative and explore interactive art-making stations where you can try out painting, printmaking, animation, and more! Check out their events calendar to get details for each specific monthly family day. *Free for members and guests ages […]
Get ready for a hauntingly good time! Don't miss these festive features: 👻 Explore spooktacular scenes and photo ops throughout the Zoo 🐾 Catch special animal shows nightly at 5:45, 6:45, & 7:45 PM 🍬 10 trick-or-treat stations for kids ages 2-12 (souvenir bag included!) 🎃 Meet costumed characters, explore the Fall Fun Zone, and test […]
The FREE family-friendly festivities will feature more than 40 local vendor booths representing area businesses and services. Kids will love trick-or-treating as well as inflatables, carnival-style games, face painters and […]
Bring your pup, your kids, and the whole crew to Nashville Humane's city-wide celebration of all things dog at Centennial Park! There will be tons of doggy fun with a […]
Rooted offers a unique, simple conference for youth ministry, children's ministry, and family ministry workers and volunteers, and anyone discipling the next generation. It begins with the Gospel as the starting point and considers all matters in ministry and youth culture from that axis. This conference features engaging biblical teaching, practical workshops, and sincere music […]
Get Lost in the Glow! An Unforgettable Nighttime Adventure for All Ages. Transform your ordinary fall evening into an extraordinary memory at Lucky Ladd Farms' brand-new aMAZEing Family Glow Night! Experience our famous corn maze like never before as pathways illuminate in striking colors against the night sky, creating a magical adventure that's perfect for […]
Dress your best four-legged friend in style! Bring your pup to an event designed especially for them at Cheekwood. Enter our costume contests, browse the dog-friendly vendors, and delight your furry friend with special treats. *Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed inside any buildings. Owners are responsible for […]
Get ready for a full weekend of autumn magic! The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 41st Annual PumpkinFest—Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival—is officially expanding. Join us Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, as we take over Main Street for our first-ever two-day celebration. Experience a full weekend of autumn-inspired food and drink, […]
On Saturday, October 24, the Tennessee State Museum will celebrate its 28th annual Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival. Begun in the fall of 1998, this family day has become one of the most anticipated days of the year at the Museum. It offers families a free, fun and safe Halloween event for children of all ages. […]
Dress your best four-legged friend in style! Bring your pup to an event designed especially for them at Cheekwood. Enter our costume contests, browse the dog-friendly vendors, and delight your furry friend with special treats. *Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed inside any buildings. Owners are responsible for […]
Get ready for a full weekend of autumn magic! The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 41st Annual PumpkinFest—Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival—is officially expanding. Join us Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, as we take over Main Street for our first-ever two-day celebration. Experience a full weekend of autumn-inspired food and drink, […]
Grab your costumes and bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween fun at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery! Our annual Trick-or-Treat at Belle Meade returns Sunday, October 25, with festive activities spread throughout the historic property—and admission is FREE! Enjoy carnival-style games, carve a pumpkin, explore a hay maze, get your face […]
Join the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn for one of the spookiest concert experiences of the year: the original 1931 Frankenstein on the big screen while the Nashville Symphony performs a haunting live score underneath every scene. You'll experience it here, four nights before Halloween... if you dare.
Come to Cheekwood and celebrate El Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and Latin America. The festival is known for colorful decorations, energetic music, and elaborate displays that demonstrate the culture’s strong sense of love and respect for ancestors while celebrating the continuance of […]
Come to Cheekwood and celebrate El Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and Latin America. The festival is known for colorful decorations, energetic music, and elaborate displays that demonstrate the culture’s strong sense of love and respect for ancestors while celebrating the continuance of […]