I’m obsessed with October, and Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. But Halloween with a little one? THE BEST. Their adorable costumes, the excitement they get from trick-or-treating, and all the decorating - Nashville is the best place for us to stretch out the celebrating all month. I’ve got tons of recs below. ↓↓

Spare and Scare: A Halloween Double Feature Movie Night at Brooklyn Bowl on October 15th is definitely a must. A free all-ages event that lets you bowl in costume? Heck yes. We’ve got a bowling lane and a free appetizer with your name on it - enter to win!

CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN WITH KIDS

Howling over all these Halloween events, y’all. There’s a spooky feast of festivities for your family to enjoy!

• GLOW IN THE PARK HALLOWEEN + MONSTER EYEBALL SCAVENGER HUNT (Various Dates This Month) - All October, guests can climb through creepy courses, search for wandering eyeballs, and swing beneath the lit-up trees while dressed in costume at The Adventure Park at Nashville!

• MONSTERS & MERRIMENT (10.10) Welcome to Nashville’s Original Halloween Art Show in Whites Creek featuring handmade collectibles, spooky stories, a witch's tea party, costume contests, a pumpkin patch, and candy!

• BOO AT THE ZOO (10.16 - 11.01) Nashville's family-favorite Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo, returns for 17 nights this October with fall-themed scenes and photo ops, activities around the Zoo, trick-or-treating for the kids, special animal shows, and more!

• DISTRACTED DRIVING IS SCARY (10.17) A full day of face painting, pumpkin painting, scavenger hunts, costumes, and prizes at Mt. Juliet High School.

• HALLOWEEN POOCH PARTY (10.24) Cheekwood is hosting a special Halloween event for your four-legged kids! Enter their costume contests, browse the dog-friendly vendors, and delight your furry friend with special treats.

• GOBLINS & GOODIES (10.24) Come in costume to Veterans Memorial Park for free trick-or-treating and contests!

• HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK (10.24) Enjoy haunted hayrides, costume contests, pie eating, a corn maze, inflatables, and trick-or-treating at the Sharp Springs Natural Area in Smyrna!

• PUMPKINFEST (10.24 - 10.25) Downtown Franklin’s annual fall celebration is now two days! Shop seasonal arts and crafts, compete in their famous costume contests, enjoy live music, and a KidsZone - free to attend.

• FEAR FEST! MONSTERS INC. (2001) (10.25) Head to Franklin Theatre to watch the lovable Sully, Mike Wazowski, and Boo on the big screen as part of Fear Fest. We’re giving away a 4-pack of tickets, popcorn, and drinks - win win!*

• OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS: HOCUS POCUS (10.30) Each family-friendly screening at Nashville Yards will feature special themed food and beverage offerings and activations - free to attend!

• ALL HALLOWS EAST (10.31) Celebrate the spookiest time of year at this frightfully fun event featuring lively costume contests (humans & pets), thrilling activities, festive live music, wickedly tasty food, and more in Five Points!

THIS WEEKEND

FUN FOR FREE

FEATURED