If you’re looking for Halloween fun for the entire family, this is the guide for you! There are a lot of 18+ and 21+ Halloween events to attend in Nashville, but below we’ve highlighted the best family-friendly Halloween events and activities.
Ghost Tours at The Hermitage
September 19, 2024, through October 31, 2024
Ghost Tours at The Hermitage will take place on select dates in September and October of 2024. Expect a haunted tour of the mansion, grounds, and cemetery. There will be one tour at 6:30pm from September 19, 2024, through October 25, 2024, and two tours each night at 6:30pm and 8:30pm from October 26-31, 2024. Tickets are $60. These tours are not recommended for children under age 12.
Halloween Block Buster & Chill Outdoor Movie Series
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024
The Halloween Block Buster & Chill Outdoor Movie Series will take place every Thursday in October of 2024 at Bode Nashville. Guests can expect a selection of Halloween movie classics including Addams Family Values, Edward Scissor Hands, The Craft, Under Wraps, and Beetlejuice. Screenings begin at 8:00pm. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Pups & Pints HOWL-oween Festival
October 5, 2024
The Pups & Pints HOWL-oween Festival is Saturday, October 5, 2024, from noon to 4:00pm at oneC1TY. Expect dog-centric spooky activities, local pet vendors, food trucks, and beer tastings. For a chance to win some awesome prizes, make sure to dress up your pup! Admission is free and open to all ages.
Boo at the Zoo
October 11-31, 2024
The annual Boo at the Zoo will take place nightly from Friday, October 11, 2024, through Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the Nashville Zoo. These festive nights will feature trick-or-treating, animal shows, and pick-and-paint pumpkins. Tickets are $23 Friday through Sunday and $19 Monday through Thursday. Children under age 2 are FREE.
Halloween Glow in the Park
October 11-12, 19, 25-26, 2024
Halloween Glow in the Park is taking place on multiple dates during October of 2024 at The Adventure Park at Nashville. Come dressed in costume (as long as they meet park policies), to climb and zip-line through the trees with Halloween-themed music, lights, and decorations. This event is family-friendly for ages 7 and up. Time slots start at 5:00pm each night and climbing ends at 9:00pm. The cost is $47 per person.
Fall Fun Fest at The Mall at Green Hills
October 12, 2024
The Fall Fun Fest at The Mall at Green Hills is Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Guests can expect a spooky fun time featuring games, crafts, snacks, music, and more. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Southern Grist Brewing’s Fall Fest
October 13, 2024
Enjoy fun for the whole family at Southern Grist Brewing’s Fall Fest on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the taproom in The Nations. Expect exclusive beers, face painting, local vendors, live music, and activities for kids. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Noble Park Pumpkin Patch
October 17, 2024
Enjoy an evening of pumpkins and family-friendly fun at the Noble Park Pumpkin Patch on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Noble Park. The first 250 guests will receive a free pumpkin and the first 100 guests will receive painting supplies to decorate it. Admission is free.
Suites and Treats
October 23, 2024
Suites and Treats is Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at First Horizon Park. This event will feature multiple club suites decorated by the Nashville Sounds and their suite holders. Expect the opportunity to trick-or-treat, play games, and more. Make sure to dress in your best costume. Tickets are $5.
Twisted Tennessee
October 25, 2024
Twisted Tennessee: Two Sides to Every Tale is Friday, October 25, 2024, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Historic Travellers Rest. These tours will take guests through a journey of Tennessee history with impersonators telling twisted tales from the past. Tickets are $22 for adults (16+) and $14 for kids (10-15). This event is not recommended for children under age 10.
Pumpkinfest
October 26, 2024
The annual Pumpkinfest is Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00am to 6:00pm in Downtown Franklin. This popular street festival attracts over 115,000 attendees and features 140+ arts and crafts vendors, 30+ food and drink vendors, costume contests, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Trunk-N-Treat
October 26, 2024
Trunk-N-Treat is Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Tee Line Nashville. This fun, free, and family-friendly event is a perfect way to celebrate Halloween. Attendees can reserve a parking spot to decorate their car and pass out candy!
Halloween Pooch Party
October 26-27, 2024
The Halloween Pooch Party is Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27, 2024, from 9:00am to 3:30pm at Cheekwood. This two-day event will feature food trucks, dog vendors, live music, and costume contests. Event entry is included with a general admission ticket to Cheekwood.
Halloweekend at Adventure Science Center
October 26-27, 2024
Halloweekend is Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27, 2024, from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Adventure Science Center. Stop by for trick-or-treating at various stations, activities like DIY trick-or-treat bags and “boo” bubbles, and Fright Light laser shows in the Sudekum Planetarium. Halloweekend is included in general admission tickets. All ages are welcome.
Halloween Harvest Festival
October 29, 2024
The Halloween Harvest Festival is Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Sevier Park. This family-friendly event is in celebration of the last 12 South Farmers Market for the season. Expect trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a bouncy house, a photo booth, and free trick-or-treat tote bags for the first 50 kids. Admission is free and open to all ages.
El Día de los Muertos
November 2-3, 2024
El Día de los Muertos is Saturday and Sunday, November 2-3, 2024, from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Cheekwood. This annual celebration brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville with traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities, and authentic cuisine. Event entry is included with a general admission ticket to Cheekwood.
The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert at The Schermerhorn Symphony Center
November 2-3, 2024
The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert at The Schermerhorn Symphony Center will take place Saturday and Sunday, November 2-3, 2024. Expect a showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas with live accompaniment from the Nashville Symphony. This film is rated PG. Ticket prices start at $75.
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