Our Halloween countdown is on! That means it’s time for our annual round-up of the best places to celebrate Halloween and trick-or-treat in Nashville!
Boo at the Zoo – Nashville Zoo
October 16-November 1 | 5-9pm nightly.
*Advanced Tickets required for this event.
Come dressed in your favorite costumes for Boo at the Zoo. There are tons of festivities available featuring spooktacular scenes, enchanting straw creatures, and photo ops throughout the Zoo; meet costumed characters, explore the Fall Fun Zone, immerse yourself in the magic of Storytime with the Old Oakley Tree and enjoy free spins on the Scary-Go-Round Carousel; special animal shows nightly at 5:45, 6:45 & 7:45 pm; 10 trick-or-treat stations + a souvenir bag for kids ages 2-12; purchase & paint a pumpkin with your family at our pumpkin patch. Tickets include games, entertainment, carousel rides, hayrides, trick-or-treating and more.
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.
Know before you go:
- Most animals will be in bed when the event starts. You can see flamingos, tigers and bears until 8:00 pm.
- Kids can expect to visit 10 treat stations, collecting 2 pieces of candy at each. We strongly recommend bringing your own trick or treat container as only a limited supply of bags will be available for children while supplies last.
- Boo at the Zoo is rain or shine. In the event of rain, some activities may be delayed or canceled.
- Spooky Treats and Speciality Drinks will be available purchase. You may bring in outside food and drink.
- The event is geared for children ages 2 to 12 years old, but after dark, some areas may be scary for young children. There are no intentionally frightening areas of the event as we strive to be Spooky, not Scary.
- Boo at the Zoo is intended to be family-friendly, so excessively scary costumes are prohibited. The Zoo reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing a costume or attire that is considered inappropriate or could detract from the experience of other guests.
Belle Meade Trick or Treat
Sunday, October 25 | 1pm – 4pm | 110 Leake Avenue, Nashville
*Advance registration is encouraged for general admission, and pre-registration is required for pumpkin carving.
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!
Fall Fun Fest at The Mall at Green Hills
Saturday, October 10 | 10am – 1pm | 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville
*Tickets are required only for children attending the event. Adults do not need a ticket to attend.
Things are getting spooky at The Mall at Green Hills! Get ready for Halloween with games, crafts, snacks, music, face painting, a selfie station and more at The Mall at Green Hills. Don’t forget your costume!
This event will take place on the Lower Level outside of Dillard’s. We recommend parking in the Emerald Parking Deck for close and convenient parking.
All Hallows East
October 31 | 4 – 10pm | Five Points in East Nashville
*Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Nashville’s biggest Halloween block party! Celebrate the spookiest time of year at this frightfully fun event featuring lively costume contests, thrilling activities, festive live music, wickedly tasty food, and more!
Annual Trunk or Treat at Newton Nissan South
Sunday, October 25 | 3PM – 5PM |
Newton Nissan South 2801 Highway 231 N. Shelbyville, TN
It’s that time of year again, and we’ve got a frighteningly good time in store for the whole family. Bring your little ghouls and ghosts for an evening of fun, laughter, and, of course, candy. We’ll have a bounce house that’ll send them soaring, delicious food & refreshments to satisfy everyones appetites, and plenty of treats to fill their bags. Get ready for a day of Halloween magic, right here in the Newton Nissan South parking lot located in Shelbyville, TN!
Trick or Treat at the Avenue
Saturday, October 17 | 12PM – 2PM | The Avenue, Murfreesboro
Grab your costumes and your treat bags and do some trick-or-treating with your favorite shops at the Avenue Murfreesboro!
Kids Fall Fest
Saturday, October 17 | 10am – 2pm | Belk Parking Lot at The Avenue, Murfreesboro
Get ready for a fang-tastic day at The Avenue Murfreesboro on October 17! Start the morning at Fall Fest, hosted by Nashville Parent Magazine, in the parking lot next to Belk from 10am – noon. Then grab your treat bags and stick around for trick-or-treating around The Avenue from noon – 2pm.
Halloween in the Park
Saturday, October 24 | 11am – 3pm | Charlie Daniels Park, Mt. Juliet
One of our BIGGEST events is just around the corner… Our annual Halloween in the Park will be Saturday, October 24 from 11am – 3pm located at Charlie Daniels Park. Admission is FREE! Guests can expect Costume Contests, Food Trucks, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Vendor Booths, and LOTS OF FREE CANDY!!!
Goodlettsville GOODFest in the Park
Saturday, October 24 | 11am – 3pm | Moss-Wright Park, Goodlettsville
Join us for GOODFest In The Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11am – 3pm at Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville! 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.
Goblins & Goodies at the Park
Saturday, October 24 | noon – 2pm | Veterans Memorial Park, La Vergne
Shelby Park Community Center 6th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat
October 22 | 6 – 8pm | Shelby Park Gymnasium, Nashville
Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church Murfreesboro
October 25 | 4 – 6pm | United Methodist Church, 265 W Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro
Join First United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 25, from 4–6 PM for a free, family-friendly Halloween event filled with candy, costumes, games, and plenty of fun! Bring the whole family and enjoy a safe, welcoming afternoon of Halloween fun. Kids can dress up in their favorite costumes, visit decorated trunks, collect candy, and enjoy games.
Trick or Treat on the Springfield Square
October 30 | 10am – 4pm | Downtown Springfield, TN
Join the city of Springfield in the annual tradition of trick-or-treating on the Square in downtown Springfield on October 30 from 10am – 4pm. Be sure to pick up an event passport from any participating merchant. Each merchant will provide a stamp to mark your visit. After collecting stamps, return your passport to City Hall at 405 North Main Street for a chance to win a prize.
Trick or Treat on the Rutherford County Square
October 31 | 3 – 5pm | Murfreesboro Downtown Square
Join us for a safe, family-friendly evening as local businesses welcome you to trick or treat around the charming public square. Bring your children in costume, explore the beautifully decorated shops, and gather plenty of candy and treats. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Halloween, connect with our community, and support small businesses. Don’t miss the fun! Come enjoy a spook-tacular evening for the whole family!
Halloween in the Grove at Fiddlers Grove
October 31 | 2:30 – 4pm | Fiddlers Grove Historic Village, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy.
The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce and City of Lebanon host Lebanon’s annual Halloween event — a fun, family-friendly event packed with activities for all ages. Guests enjoy trick-or-treating at candy stations located throughout Fiddlers Grove Village Historic Village, photo booth, games, free hot dogs, costume contest, ghoul parade, and many more activities throughout the afternoon.
6th Annual Classic Cars and Candy Bars Trunk or Treat
October 23 | 5 – 8pm | 975 Riverview Lane, Columbia, TN
It’s almost time for the spookiest fun you’ve ever had! Join us October 23rd for our 6th Annual Classic Cars & Candy Bars Trunk or Treat! Family fun, food trucks, music & plenty of candy from 5–8 PM!
Trick or Treat on the Trail
October 9 | 11:30am – 2pm | Columbia Aquatics & Recreation Center
Trunk or Treat at Bowie Nature Park
October 24 | 4 – 6pm | 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview
Come on out to the Trunk or Treat at Bowie Nature Park on Saturday, October 24th from 4pm – 6pm (weather permitting). *FREE ADMISSION
Local Neighborhoods
Check below for our list of neighborhoods known for excellent trick-or-treating. Feel free to add others in the comments!
- Fatherland Street (East Nashville)
- Stratton (East Nashville)
- Greenfield (East Nashville)
- Eastland Street (East Nashville)
- Willoughby Station (Mount Juliet)
- Hampton Hall (Hermitage)
- The Reserve at Stone Hall (Donelson/Hermitage)
- Old Hickory Village (Old Hickory)
- The Ballentrae subdivision (Hendersonville)
- Moss-Wright Park (Goodlettsville)
- Belmont Boulevard and Oakland Avenue (Belmont)
- Sevier Park area (12 South)
- Barton Ave and Essex Ave (Hillsboro/West End)
- Richland/Whitland/Central Avenues (off West End near West End Synagogue)
- River Plantation (Bellevue)
- Meta Drive (Brentwood off McMurray Dr)
- Foxboro Estates (Brentwood)
- West Main Street (Franklin)
- Westhaven (Franklin)
- East Main Street (Murfreesboro)
- Berkshire (Murfreesboro)
- Evergreen Farms (Murfreesboro)
- Potts Crossing/Vineyards (Smyrna)
- Woodmont (Smyrna)
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Be sure to check out all the pumpkin patches, fall events, and the fall leaves around town!
