My October obsession continues this week, so I hope y’all are feeling all fall and harvesty. Lots of seasonal and fun free events to get into this weekend, the return of Live On The Green with the goddess Grace Potter and Guster, and trick-or-treating all month long.

And I don’t know about your house, but this movie has been in heavy rotation with my little one. Win a family 4-pack of tickets with popcorn and drinks to Fear Fest! Monsters Inc. at Franklin Theatre on October 25th!*

WHERE TO TRICK OR TREAT IN NASHVILLE

Make the most of your candy-collecting adventures with these trick-or-treating events all happening BEFORE Halloween!

• TRUCK OR TREAT (10.16) Get ready for a Friday night full of BIG trucks, sweet treats, and even BIGGER fun at Play Gallatin!

• 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!

• PUMPKINFEST TRUNK OR TREAT (10.17) Enjoy fun photo ops, a costume contest, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, a bounce house, face painting, trunk-or-treating, and decked-out Halloween decor at Putnam County Fairgrounds!

• 6TH ANNUAL TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT (10.22) Bring the fam to Shelby Park Community Center for candy, costume contests, face painting, and Halloween activities!

• BARFIELD BASH CARNIVAL (10.23) Play carnival games for prizes, listen to spooky music, enjoy the bounce house and hayrides, and take a stroll down the “Avenue Of Treats” at Barfield Crescent Park!

• TRUCK OR TREAT (10.23) Dress up the kids and head to Ford of Franklin for their annual Truck or Treat event with lots of games, free candy, and community!

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

• 30TH ANNUAL 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!

• TRUNK OR TREAT (10.24) Experience a festive farm decorated afternoon at Breeden’s Orchard with costume contests and trick-or-treating fun.

• HALLOWEEN AT THE PARK (10.24) Put on your favorite costume, bring your trick-or-treat bags, and head to Charlie Daniels Park for a Halloween celebration the whole family will love!

• TRICK OR TREAT 2026 (10/25) While following the trick-or-treat trail, families can visit with therapy pets at Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery while playing carnival-style games, exploring a hay maze, taking a hayride around the property, and snapping the perfect harvest-themed family photo!

• MUMMY’S & FODDER’S & BABY BOO’S (10.29) Join the Old Hickory Community Center for a special tots trick-or-treating event with a craft corner, snacks, games, a costume parade, and photo booth!

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