Nashville Fall Fun Festivities and Events

Fall time in Middle Tennessee means several things to me: changing leaves, cooler temps, football, and pumpkin spice flavored everything. It is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the simple beauty of nature, and participate in the many events and festivals in Nashville. Happy fall y’all!

Nashville Fall Fun Festivities and Events

The Nashville Fair

September 11-20, 2026

Parking Address:
320 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

Rideshare & Accessibility Address:
174 Rains Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

Rooted in history and tradition, The Nashville Fair brings a nostalgic fair experience with a modern spin to Nashville’s urban core. Enjoy culturally diverse events, agriculture, arts, and entertainment at The Fairgrounds Nashville—home to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway & GEODIS Park. Take part in our 10-day fair featuring everything from thrilling midway rides to wrestling, axe throwing, balloon sculpting, nightly live music, and more. It’ll be “Fun for the Whole Country” this fall at The Nashville Fair!

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Wine on the River Nashville

September 12, 2026 | 3pm-7pm

Riverfront Park
100 1st Ave N
Nashville, TN 37201

Travel the world without leaving Nashville! Join us as we taste from different regions spanning the globe. All beverage samples of wine, beer, and spirits are included in admission. Food is available for purchase. Take a break from your travels and enjoy the soothing sounds of live music while taking in the beautiful views of the skyline, river and bridges from Riverfront Park. Wine On the River is a rain or shine event and no refunds will be given.

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Goodlettsville Arts, Antiques and Music Festival

105 S. Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072

September 12, 2026 | 10am-4pm

The Goodlettsville Arts, Antiques and Music Festival in Goodlettsville is a family fun event featuring original art, fabulous antiques, live music, food trucks, a handmade artisan market, antique appraisals, quilt show and contest, magician, kid zone and more. All proceeds from this event help support the Goodlettsville Help Center and other local charities. 

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Cheekwood Harvest

1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37205

September 13-November 1, 2026
Tuesday-Sunday 9AM-5P

Featuring the NEW Marigold River, Harvest NIGHTS, and 100,000 pumpkins, 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.

Cheekwood Harvest events you don’t want to miss:

Scarecrows at Cheekwood: Memorable characters and creatures from beloved storybooks will light up the trail day and night. A not-so-scary twist to well-known fairytales will bring a sweet, but spooky, flair to the gardens this fall.

Harvest Weekends Music – Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-2pm during Cheekwood Harvest. On weekends, a diverse lineup of bands provides the soundtrack to your festive fall day. Bring a blanket or chair, settle in for a picnic, and play garden games surrounded by gorgeous scenery.

Harvest Nights – The fall festival continues after dusk at Harvest NIGHTS on Thursdays, where you can see the scarecrows illuminated after dark, plus our towering Jack-o’-Lantern Topiary, a glowing centerpiece built from dozens of hand-carved faux jack-o’-lanterns. *Timed entry ticket required for each guest.

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Music in the Vines

Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton Rd.
Arrington, TN 37014

Weekends May-October | 3pm-7pm

Visit the beautiful Arrington Vineyards for Music in the Vines, on weekends, now through October. This is a family friendly event, with live jazz and bluegrass music. On Friday nights, enjoy trucks and live music from 4:30pm-8:30pm. Check the calendar on the website for specific info. You can bring your own food, but only AV wines are permitted on the property.

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Musician’s Corner and Fall Market

Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
*corner of 27th Ave N & West End

August 28-September 25, 2026 | 5pm-9pm

Centennial Park Conservancy’s Musicians Corner returns this fall to celebrate its 17th year with a five-week season of free live music in Centennial Park.

Musicians Corner is Nashville’s free outdoor concert series in Centennial Park, bringing live music, community, and local culture together each spring and fall. Musicians Corner showcases an eclectic lineup of artists from Nashville and beyond, spanning genres from Americana and rock to soul, folk, and indie. Enjoy free live music alongside local food trucks, artisan vendors, family-friendly Kidsville activities, and refreshing drinks.

Grab a blanket, bring your friends and family, and experience one of Nashville’s best free live music events in the heart of Music City.

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Full Moon Pickin’ Party

Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn Road
Nashville, TN 37221

September 25th | 6pm-10pm

The Full Moon Pickin’ Party bluegrass music series has been a beloved Nashville tradition for nearly 30 years, bringing the community together for bluegrass under the stars in Percy Warner Park. With events running May-September, you can enjoy live bluegrass, local food trucks, cold brews, and more, all summer long!

Live bluegrass music, local food trucks, and included beverages (water, soft drinks, and up to 3 beers for adults 21+). Attendees can bring their own food, blankets, lawn chairs, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Tickets available for purchase online only. Ages 12 and up: $25 admission. Children under 12 are free.

Leashed dogs welcome (6-foot leash maximum). Outside alcohol, glass containers, and large coolers (over 16 quarts) prohibited. Bag and instrument case searches conducted at entry.

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La Vergne Fall Festival

Veterans Memorial Park
115 Floyd Memorial Drive
La Vergne, TN 37086

September 12, 2026 | 10am-3pm

The La Vergne Fall Festival is an opportunity for people to gather together to celebrate the changing of the seasons, while also taking part in games and enjoying good food. There are also new crafts for sale from local and regional vendors.

The traditional parade will be held on Saturday morning at 10am followed by a day of fun and entertainment. It begins at Bicentennial Park at City Hall and ends at Veterans Memorial Park, at which time opening remarks will be given from our Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Parks and Recreation staff.

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Jazz on the Cumberland

Wasioto Park (formerly Nashville Cumberland Park)
592 S. 1st Street (beside the Titans Nissan Stadium)
Nashville, TN 37213

September-October | 5:30pm-8pm (check the site for specific dates)

This free, family-friendly jazz concert series runs monthly on select Sundays from May-October, 5:30-8:00pm at Nashville’s Wasioto Park (beside Nissan Stadium). Now in its 15th year, the series features local, regional, and national jazz artists performing against Nashville’s downtown skyline backdrop. The series combines live jazz entertainment with community engagement and music education initiatives.

Key Details:

• FREE admission
• First 250 cars park free, then $10 (handicap accessible)
• Food trucks, vendors, and Kids’ Fun Play Zone available
• Bring blankets or lawn chairs
• Features S.T.E.A.M. youth mentorship program pairing students with music industry veterans
• Produced by Victor Chatman Productions with Nashville Metro Parks

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Nashville Film Festival

*Various locations throughout Nashville. Check website for specific dates, locations and details.
September 24-30, 2026

The 57th Nashville Film Festival presents an electrifying celebration of film, music, and culture at arts venues across Nashville, including the National Museum of African American Music, Regal Green Hills Theater, Hooky Entertainment, the Belcourt Theatre, Soho House, and more. The festival showcases nearly 150 films from around the globe, alongside captivating Q&A sessions with filmmakers, dynamic industry panels, unforgettable parties, and engaging opportunities to connect with fellow creatives and film fans.

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Fall Harvest Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms

Lucky Ladd Farms
4306 Rocky Glade Rd
Eagleville, TN 37060

September 16-October 31, 2026

Voted middle Tennessee’s “BEST – Fall Festival”  two years in a row, and named as the “#1 Pumpkin Patch” in the state,” by the Travel Channel, Lucky Ladd’s Pumpkin Festival is the don’t miss event of the season. Stay-the-day… explore acres of wholesome family entertainment, get lost in our corn maze, bite into a juicy caramel apple or graze on homemade kettle corn …Ohhhh! did we mention our new pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider donuts?

Make our family farm part of your fall traditions and let’s create lasting memories together!

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Artville

Walk of Fame Park – Downtown Nashville

September 25-27, 2026

Nashville’s free annual visual arts festival celebrating the city’s creative culture through public art installations, contemporary art displays, and immersive experiences.  Artville transforms the city through large installations, murals, artisan displays, gallery shows, and after-dark events. The festival provides up to $150,000 in cash awards to local and national artists for creating temporary site-specific works, fostering both community engagement and artistic innovation.

Artville takes place at Walk of Fame Park, featuring family-friendly crafts, activities, and public art experiences designed for all ages. This collective community experience brings together diverse artistic expressions throughout Nashville’s cultural districts.

And don’t miss Artville Afterdark – a nighttime celebration of light, sound, and movement. Expect DJ sets, a light sculptures, immersive light sculptures and more throughout the park. *Free with ticket with registration!

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Pear Jam at Mill Ridge Park

Mill Ridge Park
12847 Old Hickory Blvd.
Antioch, TN 37013

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Pear Jam is a free community celebration for the third anniversary of the park’s opening. Mill Ridge Park is a 622-acre regional park located in Antioch serving southeast Davidson County residents. Friends of Mill Ridge Park is a non-profit organization that strives to create a place where everyone can participate and feel included offering guided hikes, community yoga, outdoor movie nights and more! This year, Pear Jam will offer live music, games and giveaways, art and crafts, food trucks, a bounce house, a silent auction, Pear Jam merchandise, and more!

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Music City Brewers Festival

*This is a 21 and up event.

The Nashville Brew Fest will take place at First Horizon Park on September 27th, 7pm-11pm, featuring over 50 breweries and 150 beers alongside food trucks, music, and lawn games.

Two ticket options include unlimited beer sampling:

• General Admission ($55): 8pm-11pm access to unlimited brewery samples from the outfield area
• Early Admission ($70): 7pm-11pm access with an extra hour of exclusive specialty beer pours during the first hour, plus all general admission benefits

Food is available for separate purchase from food trucks. The event takes place on the field and throughout the concourse, offering a comprehensive brewery experience with entertainment and activities beyond beer sampling.

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Depot Days in Smyrna

98 Front Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
September 27th, 10-4

Smyrna’s annual Depot Days festival is seeking vendors for their community fundraiser on Saturday, September 27th, 10 AM-4 PM on Front Street in Smyrna, TN.

Event Highlights:

• Major annual fundraiser promoting local businesses
• Attracts thousands of visitors
• Features live music, food, and family activities
• Welcomes all vendor types: crafts, boutique items, food, and services

This established community tradition offers vendors an opportunity to showcase their businesses, connect with customers, and support local community development while participating in one of Smyrna’s biggest annual events.

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Kidsville Family Festival

Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

September 26, 2026 | 10am-3pm

Kidsville Family Festival returns to Centennial Park on September 26, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM for a fun day filled with performances, crafts, games, face painting, food trucks, character meet and greets, and more.  The event is free and welcoming to children of all ages.

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Nashville Greek Festival

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
4905 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220

September 25-27, 2026

The Nashville Greek Festival is back September 25-27, 2026 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Franklin Pike—and it’s one of the city’s most beloved cultural events. For just $5, you’ll get a weekend pass to enjoy all the food, fun, and festivities. Kids 12 and under and first responders get in free.

This family-friendly festival is packed with authentic Greek food—think gyros, spanakopita, baklava, loukoumades, and more. You’ll also experience live music, traditional dancing, church tours, and a bustling Greek marketplace with imported goods and handmade treasures. It’s the perfect way to savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of Greece right here in Nashville.

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Hispanic Heritage Festival at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211

September 26, 2026 | 9am-5pm

Nashville Zoo is excited to partner with Conexion Americas to host Hispanic Heritage Festival, presented by Twice Daily, for a celebration of culture and community. The festival will include a full lineup of main stage entertainment, cultural community partners, cultural performances, and interactive booths throughout the park.

This event is included with general admission or membership. This event is rain or shine, however, some vendors or encounters may not be available due to weather conditions.

The event will include entertainment at the festival space, animal shows, guided tours at the Historic Home, interpretation stations at some of our relevant animal exhibits, and more! And brand NEW this year: Enjoy a Kids Play Zone near the festival space courtesy of the Nashville Sounds and Nashville Soccer Club! Special concessions will be available throughout the zoo including Horchata, Steak Empanadas, Margaritas and more!

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Main Street Festival

Historic Downtown Gallatin Square
Gallatin, TN 37066

October 3, 2026 | 10am-4pm

Main Street Festival is an annual event in downtown Gallatin.  Though it is the older of our two events, it has grown in size to over 200 vendors and in excess of 30,000 visitors! The Main Street Festival is a rain or shine event. We are the host for over 200 arts, crafts, non-profit and a few commercial vendors, have local entertainment performing throughout the day on our two stages, have a large children’s area and a food and eating area for the community to purchase something to eat and sit and enjoy the event.

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Nashville Oktoberfest

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy.
Nashville, TN 37243

October 1-4, 2026
Thursday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

General Admission: $12
Kids 3 and under: FREE

The region’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration (consecutive since 1980) returns for a 4-day German heritage festival.

Festival Highlights:

• Authentic German Experience: Imported draft beer from Germany at multiple stations, traditional German food from dozens of vendors
• Live Entertainment: Celebrate German heritage and immerse yourself in the festivities, enhanced by electrifying performances.
• Family & Pet Fun: All dogs are welcome to join the fun, dressed in adorable costumes, and strut their stuff in front of the Main Stage.
• Special Events: Tennessee’s 2nd largest 5K Race & Run
• Party Tent: Party with us in our party tent and celebrate with beer, bratwurst, and live music.
• Additional Activities: Party tent with beer/bratwurst, arts & crafts vendors, and various events for all ages

The festival offers an immersive German cultural experience with something for everyone in the family.

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Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

October 3, 2026 | 10am-6pm

In a city where one in six residents is foreign–born, the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival is not only one of Nashville’s favorite and most vibrant festivals, but also a celebration and reminder of what makes Nashville a great place to live. This FREE Festival provides an opportunity for intercultural dialogue through a Nashville festival experience and features a variety of dance and musical performances on different stages, food vendors offering authentic and exotic tastes from around the world, hands-on children’s activities, an area just for teens, a marketplace, and so much more!

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Goats Music and More Fest 

Rock Creek Park
Lewisburg, TN

October 9-10, 2026

Goat shows that celebrate the fainting goat, prevalent in Marshall County, take place at the Goats, Music & More Festival. A grand champion is announced each year. This agricultural-focused event includes family-friendly activities like kids’ games and rides, goat yoga, arts, crafts and a variety of fair food. Free concerts are performed nightly by big-name acts like Deana Carter at Rock Creek Park.

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Tennessee Craft Fall Fair

Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

October 9-11, 2026 | 10am-6pm

Artists from across the nation will exhibit their handmade craft on the Great Lawn adjacent to the Parthenon, showcasing fine craft from clay, jewelry and leather to wood, glass, painting and more. The Kids’ Tent offers the experience for families to craft together or enjoy take-and-make activities.

This free event is accessible to the public – with free parking and free shuttle service on Saturday and Sunday. Shuttles will run in 15-minute loops from the HCA Parking Lots located on Park Plaza to the entrance of the Tennessee Craft Fair.

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Boo at the Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211

October 16-November 1, 2026 | 5pm-9pm

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 your luck at Carn-Evil Carnival Games
• Immerse yourself in the magic of Storytime with the Old Oakley Tree
• Free spins on the Scary-Go-Round Carousel
• Dig into the Beastly Feast Food Fest with specialty food and drinks available for purchase
• Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Boo at the Zoo on Sunday, Nov. 1, with special themed entertainment, activities, food and meaningful ways to honor loved ones through culture and remembrance.

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Light the Nations

51st Avenue N.
Nashville, TN 37209

October 17, 2026 | 10am-4pm

Light the Nations, is an event in West Nashville that highlights the area by featuring local food, music, businesses and art. A percentage of the festival funds will go to support Thistle Farms. There will be plenty of kids activities available, including face painting. For more information, and a schedule of events, be sure and check out their website.

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Dog Day Festival

Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

October 17, 2026 | 10am-3pm

Nashville Humane’s annual Dog Day celebration returns for its 30+ year tradition as the city’s premier dog-focused festival, bigger than ever before. All proceeds benefit shelter pets at Nashville Humane Association, making this both a fun community celebration and charitable fundraiser supporting local animal welfare. The event welcomes dogs, kids, and families for a full day of entertainment while supporting a great cause.

Family & Pet Fun:

• Tito’s Doggie Fun Zone for pups
• Kids Zone with carnival games and inflatables
• Dog costume contests
• Live music and food trucks
• Vendor village with pet and people products

Adult Amenities:

• Beverage Garden featuring beer and Tito’s cocktails

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Webb School Arts & Craft Show

Downtown Bell Buckle- Maple Street
October 17, 2026 | 9A-5P
October 18, 2026 | 9A-4P

The Webb Art & Craft Show, held on the historic Sawney Webb lot on Maple Street, is the weekend’s premier event featuring over 100 booths of high-quality handmade arts and crafts.

Described as the “crown jewel” of the weekend, this show attracts quality artisans and offers something for even the most discerning shoppers, combining exceptional handcrafted goods with diverse culinary options.

In addition to the popular exhibitors located at the site of the original Webb Art & Craft show, there is an all-world food truck offering. And we do mean all-world, as in food choices showcasing a variety of cuisine from all over the world.

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Southern Festival of Books

Downtown Nashville at the Bicentennial Mall, Tennessee State Museum, and Tennessee State Library.
October 17, 2026 | 9am-6pm
October 18, 2026 | 10am-5pm

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41st Annual PumpkinFest 

Main Street, Downtown Franklin, TN

October 24, 2026 | 10am-6pm
October 25, 2026 | 11am-5pm

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, non-stop live music, our famous costume contests, and a marketplace featuring the region’s finest seasonal arts and crafts.

Festival Highlights:

• 140+ Arts & Crafts Vendors
• 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors
• KidZone presented by Hope UC Nashville
• Road Show Stage
• Main Stage Entertainment presented by Nissan
• Acoustic Stage Entertainment presented by Va Via
• Whiskey Lounge by Leipers Fork Distillery
• Beer Garden by Bavarian Bierhaus
• Pet & People Costume Contests presented by JacksonⓇ
• Autumn Alley presented by Publix

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GOODfest in the Park

Moss-Wright Park
745 Caldwell Drive
Goodlettsville, TN 37072

October 24, 2026 | 11am-3pm

This much-loved annual celebration, formerly known as GOODFest & Fall Market + Halloween in the Park, brings together thousands of attendees for an afternoon filled with family-friendly fun, local shopping, live entertainment, and festive fall activities. With strong attendance year after year, GOODFest In The Park is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business, products, or services while connecting with the Goodlettsville community.

What to Expect

GOODFest In The Park is a free outdoor event featuring:
✔ A vibrant vendor marketplace with local and regional businesses
✔ A food court offering a variety of tasty options
✔ A DJ with line dancing and entertainment
✔ Children’s activity areas with free games and inflatables
✔ A festive candy trail for trick-or-treating
✔ And much more throughout the park!

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El Día de los Muertos

Cheekwood
1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37205

October 31-November 1, 2026 | 9am-5pm

El Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is 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 life.

Enjoy special murals, entertainment, delicious food and beverages and more!

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Fall Festival at Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee

Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee
1707 Division St.
Nashville, TN 37203

November 14, 2026 | 11am-3pm

The Fall Festival at Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee is a celebration of community, togetherness, and support. Now in it’s second year, the open house style event is a testament to the warmth we foster among our members and the broader public.

The day is filled with fun activities, where people of all ages can come together, and experience the caring spirit that defines Gilda’s Club. From the lively entertainment to the delicious food, our Fall Festival offers something for everyone, making it a perfect opportunity to connect with others.

As a free event open to the public, the Fall Festival also serves as an excellent introduction to Gilda’s Club and our mission. It invites everyone to learn more about the valuable resources and programs we offer to those impacted by cancer, including their families and friends.

Whether you’re already a member or simply curious about what Gilda’s Club is all about, this event provides a unique chance to see the impact of community support in action. It’s a day where we not only celebrate, but also extend an open invitation to anyone who wants to be part of this incredible community.

What is your favorite fall festival to attend?