News

Actions

Where to celebrate all that fall has to offer in Tennessee

Posted: 11:49 AM, Oct 14, 2022
Updated: 2022-10-28 13:38:27-04
The Worst Candy You Can Get For Halloween

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Fall is in the air! And with the wonderful sweater weather comes fun fall events!

All across the state you can enjoy the festivities! From ghost walks, to pumpkin patches to concerts, there's something for everyone!

Below you can see what's going on throughout the month of October and if you think we missed a spot, let us know!

Friday, October 14:

Halloween Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Head to the Hard Rock to catch this flick!
Cost: Free
Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Address: 100 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201

Ghostbusters in Concert with the Nashville Symphony
Cost: Varies
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN

Ghostbusters (PG) (1984)
The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St.
Head to the Franklin Theatre to watch this classic!
Cost: $5

Saturday, October 15:

Fall on the Hancock Family Farm
7114 Highway 49 East, Springfield, TN 37172
Head here if you love all things fall! You can enjoy free apple cider samples, pumpkin painting and more!
Cost: Free
Time: Begins at 9 a.m.

Best of Nashville Festival (hosted by Nashville Scene)
Celebrate the best of Nashville at the Walk of Fame Park! It's family and pet-friendly and there will be food truck, live music and more!
Cost: Free
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shade Tree Farm & Orchard’s Fall Festival!
2087 Kinneys Road, Adams, TN
Check out this fall festival and enjoy a yummy cider donut while you play some festive games!
Cost: Free
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Addams Family (1991)
The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St.
Head to the Franklin Theatre to watch this classic! There will be no previews, show starts at the posted time.
Cost: $10 per adult, $8 per child
Time: 10 a.m. (9:30 doors)

Ghostbusters in Concert with the Nashville Symphony
Cost: Varies
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN

Sunday, October 16:

Ghostbusters in Concert with the Nashville Symphony
Cost: Varies
Time: 2 p.m.
Address: One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN

Tuesday, October 18:

All That Jazz Fall Concert
Byrum-Porter Senior Center 9123 Tennessee Highway 49, Orlinda, TN 37141
Cost: Free
Time: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 19:

Spooky Literary Trivia (hosted by Nashville Public Library Foundation)
Vinyl Tap 2038 Greenwood Avenue, Nashville, TN
Cost: Varies
Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday, October 21:

Nashville Improv Presents: A Spooky Musical Occurrence
City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette St.
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Time: 9 p.m. doors, 9:30 p.m. start

Fall Family Block Party 2022
White House Soccer Complex, 2784 Hwy 31, White House, TN
Costumes, face painting, food and fun! What's not to love?

  • Vendors Booths: 3:30 - 7PM
  • Costume Contest: 3:30-6:30PM
  • Movie: 7 PM

Saturday, October 22:

Cheekwood Halloween Pooch Party
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Who doesn't love seeing dogs in costumes? Bring your furry friends in their favorite outfits on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy all the vendors!
Cost: Varies
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

GOODFest and Fall Market
Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville
This event is fun for all ages and features a wide variety of local sponsors, vendors and food!
Cost: Free
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hospice 5K Turkey Trot Run and One Mile Fun Run
570 Tims Ford Dr. Tims Ford State Park
Cost: $35
Time: 9 a.m.

Portland Fall Festival
100 S Russell St., Portland, TN 37148
Visit the Portland Fall Festival for food, live music, kids’ activities and more!
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dr. FREAKuency's Major Monster Bash w/ Nashville Symphony
One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN
Before the concert, families can enjoy activities such as art and crafts and their interactive instrument petting zoo! There will also be a costume contest!
Cost: Varies
Time: Starts at 11 a.m.

Ghost & Lantern Tour
Goodlettsville Visitor's Center, 705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville, TN
Travel back in time and tour through the grounds of the Bowen Plantation Home and Historic Mansker's Station.
Cost: $10
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Nashville Tequila Festival
8 City Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203
Enjoy and sample more than 30 types of tequila while celebrating spooky season!
Cost: Varies
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday, October 23:

Cheekwood Halloween Pooch Party
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Who doesn't love seeing dogs in costumes? Bring your furry friends in their favorite outfits on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy all the vendors!
Cost: Varies
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, October 28:
Halloween Bash Bellevue
Enjoy costumes, candy and face painting!
Address: Bellevue Regional Community Center
Tiem: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Fall Festival South Nashville
Enjoy face painting, treats and inflatables!
Address: Coleman Community Center
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Coleman Park Fall Festival
Free fun activities and treats!
Coleman Community Center
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 29:

2022 El Día de los Muertos
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Enjoy the traditions of Mexico and Latin America with a festival that brings traditional music and dance, activities and cuisine to Nashville!
Cost: Varies
Time: Kicks off at 9 a.m.

PumpkinFest:
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 37th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival
Address: Main Street in Downtown Franklin
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Halloween in the Park Smyrna
Enjoy hayrides, inflatables and games!
Address: Sharp Springs Natural Area
Time: 3 p.m.

Halloween Ice Skating Party
Address: Centennial Sportsplex
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
Wear a costume for 1/2 off admission

All Hallows East:
Address: Five Points in East Nashville
Time: 2 p.m, to 10 p.m.

Sunday: October 30:

2022 El Día de los Muertos
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Enjoy the traditions of Mexico and Latin America with a festival that brings traditional music and dance, activities and cuisine to Nashville!
Cost: Varies
Time: Kicks off at 9 a.m.

Halloween on the Square Lebanon
Address: Downtown Historic Square
Time: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday, October 31:

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St.
You have two chances to catch this show!
Cost: $15
Time: 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

All Month Long:

Goblins and Giggles
Gaylord Opryland & Convention Center
Every day through October 31, this fun fall event features live entertainment, family-friendly fun and a bunch of different activities! Costs for each activity varies, but all the activities and tickets can be found in the link above.

Pumpkin Patch Party at Mill Ridge Park
Here you'll be able to paint pumpkins, build scarecrows, play lawn games and eat seasonal treats!
Cost: Free
Address: 2944 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch, TN

  • October 14 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Friday)
  • October 21 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Friday)
  • October 28 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Friday)
  • October 30 at 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Sunday)

Gallatin Ghost Walk
Join a historic and eerie guided walk through downtown Gallatin!
Cost: $20/adult, $10/child (under 10)
Address: 122 W Franklin St., Gallatin, TN 37066

  • October 15 at 7 p.m.
  • October 21 at 7 p.m. 
  • October 22 at 7 p.m. 
  • October 28 at 7 p.m. 
  • October 29 at 7 p.m. 

Click, Clack, Boo: A Tricky Treat!
The Nashville Children's Theatre will be putting on this special production throughout the month of October!
Times and cost vary for this event.
Address: Nashville Children's Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville, TN

Shuckle's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Here you can enjoy a corn maze, a mega ride-n-slide and many more activities!
Cost: $14.55 ($2 off after 5 p.m.)
FREE Admission/Children 2 & Under
Address: Fiddle Dee Farms, 7526 Swift Rd., Greenbrier, TN

  • October 15 at 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Saturday)
  • October 16 at 12 pm - 8 p.m. (Sunday)
  • October 22 at 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Saturday)
  • October 23 at 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Sunday)
  • October 29 at 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Saturday)
  • October 30 at 12 pm - 8 p.m. (Sunday)

BOOze at the ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere
Put on your best costume and celebrate Halloween at the Zoo!
Cost:

  • Fridays - Sundays: $21 for everyone ages 2+
  • Mondays - Thursdays: $18 for everyone ages 2+
  • Children under age 2 are always free

Address: Nashville Zoo at GrassmereTakes place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. nightly from October 14 through 30.

Nashville Pumpkin Festival
Through October 30, attendees can pick the perfect pumpkin at the state's largest petting farm! Check out their livestock and explore their cornmaze as well.
Cost: Varies
Address: Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Rd. Eagleville, 37060
Times: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Musicians Corner Fall Market
Throughout the month of October you can enjoy music for free at Centennial Park! Click the link above to check out the schedules!
Cost: Free
Times: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday Night Frights
Every Friday in October you can enjoy movie screenings of your favorite scary movies!
Cost: Free (& Dog Friendly!)

  • Friday, October 14 | 8 pm | It
  • Friday, October 21 | 8 pm | Corpse Bride
  • Friday, October 28 | 7 pm | Casper (1995) | 9 pm | A Nightmare on Elm Street

Get NewsChannel 5 Now, wherever, whenever, always free.

Watch the live stream below, and download our apps on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and more. Click here to learn more.