Can you believe Halloween is just around the corner?! 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 17th-November 1st. 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.
NEW this year: Experience Día de los Muertos at Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, 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. Please note, trick-or-treating is intended for children only.
- Boo at the Zoo is rain or shine. In the event of rain, some activities may be delayed or canceled.
- With the reduced capacity, we expect Thursday-Sunday to sell out fast. Mondays-Wednesdays will likely be the least crowded nights.
- Food and drink available for purchase, but you may bring 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. We are not hosting the “Haunted Farm” this year, so there are no intentionally scary areas of the event.
- 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 26th, 1 PM – 4 PM, 110 Leake Avenue, Nashville
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, princesses, and pumpkins! Join us for our annual Trick or Treat at Belle Meade Historic Site on Sunday, October 26th from 1 to 4 PM! This classic Halloween event is for children and their families. Please keep Halloween costumes appropriate for children, no full-face covering masks for adults or toy weapons allowed. Admission is free, but you must RSVP online.
Fall Fun Fest at The Mall at Green Hills
Saturday, October 11th, 10AM – 1PM, 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville
It’s getting spooky at The Mall at Green Hills! Get ready for Halloween with games, crafts, snacks, music, face painting, a selfie station, and more. Grab your free tickets and don’t forget your costume! Tickets are required only for children attending the event. Adults do not need a ticket to attend.
Annual Trunk or Treat at Newton Nissan of Gallatin
Sunday, October 26th, 3PM – 5PM, Newton Nissan, Gallatin
It’s that time of year again! Trunk or Treat time in Tennessee! Are you ready? We’re so ready that we’re moving the party back to Newton Nissan of Gallatin’s parking lot and hosting an “on your feet” Trunk or Treat–like we had for so many years prior to Covid. We’re excited to host family and friends with pizza, bouncy houses, and of course: plenty of candy being passed out by our friends, the Gallatin High School Band!
Trick or Treat at the Avenue
Saturday, October 18th, 12PM – 2PM , The Avenue, Murfreesboro
Kids Fall Fest
Saturday, October 18th, 10AM – 2PM, Belk Parking Lot at The Avenue, Murfreesboro
Join The Avenue and Rutherford Parent for the annual Fall Fest event on Saturday, October 18th from 10am – 2pm in the side Belk parking lot! Event goers can enjoy pumpkin decorating, visit local vendors, enter to win free giveaways and more! See our special guests who will grace the 2025 Main Stage including Top Magician Magic Steve, Mr. Rich of Super Science TN, and Special Guest artist Polly Moony. This event is FREE to attend!
Halloween in the Park
Saturday, October 18th, 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 18th from 11 AM to 3 PM 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 25th, 11AM – 3PM, Moss-Wright Park, Goodlettsville
Join us for GOODFest In The Park on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville! This beloved annual event—formerly GOODFest & Fall Market + Halloween in the Park—welcomes thousands of attendees for a day of family-friendly fun, shopping, entertainment, and seasonal festivities. This FREE outdoor event features a vendor marketplace, a food court with delicious options, a DJ with line dancing and entertainment, children’s areas with free activities and inflatables, a candy trail for trick-or-treating, along with a brand new layout and much more!
Goblins & Goodies at the Park
Saturday, October 25th, 12PM – 3PM, Veterans Memorial Park, La Vergne
Shelby Park Community Center 4th Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 23rd, 6PM – 8PM, Shelby Park Gymnasium, Nashville
Get ready for our 5th Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event at Shelby! Don’t miss out on a spooktacular night of fun for the whole community including a Costume Contest, Candy, Vendors, Face Painting, Prizes, music by DJ Europapa and so much more! This is a FREE event!
NFCN TRUNK OR TREAT 2025
Wednesday, October 29th, 6PM – 8PM, 510 Woodland Street, Nashville
Join us at Nashville First Church of the Nazarene for a night of fun, candy, and community. Where decorated car trunks become festive treat stations. Sponsored by the 510 Foundation, this free event is great for children of all ages. Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy the creativity of our trunk decorations. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church Murfreesboro
October 26th, 4PM – 6PM, United Methodist Church, 265 W Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro
Join us for an exciting Trunk or Treat in Murfreesboro at First United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 26th! From 4 PM to 6 PM, families can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with candy, costumes, and games. This family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate Halloween in a safe and welcoming environment. Bring your kids in their favorite costumes and let them explore decorated trunks packed with goodies and treats. There will also be plenty of fun games and activities for all ages.
Trick or Treat on the Springfield Square
October 31st, 10AM – 4PM, Downtown Springfield
Join the city of Springfield in the annual tradition of trick-or-treating on the Square in downtown Springfield on October 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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 31st, 3PM – 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 spooktacular evening for the whole family!
Trinity Trunk or Treat UMC Murfreesboro
October 29th, 5:30-7:30PM, 2303 Jones Blvd, Murfreesboro
Join us for fun, food, & candy! Come dressed in your Halloween best!
Third Annual Wilson County Public Safety Trunk or Treat Event
October 25th, 3:30PM – 8PM, Breeden’s Orchard, 631 Beckwith Road, Mt Juliet
Trunk or Treat Lakeshore Christian Church, Smyrna
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!
