Weekly Email - Tuesday - 09/30/2025

September 30, 2025

Enjoy an electrifying experience where dance, illusion, comedy, and cutting-edge tech collide next Tuesday, October 14th, at iLuminate! Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets for an unforgettable night at TPAC.

100+ MUST-SEE SHOWS & EVENTS IN OCTOBER

It’s such a festive time of year, but October is more than just trick-or-treating. Check out our recs for the best things to do next month with the fam!

  • MOVIE NIGHT: E.T. (10/2) Bring the family to Tailgate Brewery Headquarters with some blankets or chairs to watch E.T. in the heated barn! Dogs are welcome and admission is free.

  • NASHVILLE FALL FESTIVAL (10/3 - 11/2) Explore a massive corn maze, scenic hayrides, live music, pumpkin bowling, a petting zoo, flashlight nights, and more along the South Harpeth River every weekend through November 2nd!

  • FRIDAYS BY THE RIVER (10/3 - 10/17) Enjoy the gorgeous weather and kick off your weekend with happy hour every Friday through October 17th at Shelby Park! This pop-up beer garden supporting Friends of Shelby will have food trucks, live music, and a play space for the kids.

  • TN MAKER FEST (10/4) Explore 60+ exhibits from engineers, artists, scientists, and crafters showcasing their unique talents at Wond’ry. Free to attend, but we’re giving away two $25 gift cards to vendors at the event!

  • CELEBRATE NASHVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL (10/4) Offering exotic tastes from around the world, a marketplace, interactive exhibits, children's and teens’ areas, and multi-stage performances - Celebrate Nashville at Centennial Park brings together traditions from the 50+ cultures represented in our city!

  • TOUCH OF BREWS (10/4) Get your grooves on at this Grateful Dead-themed music festival with craft vendors, games, and activities at Sevier Park! Kids under 12 get in free.

  • FALL TENNESSEE CRAFT FAIR (10/10 - 10/12): Shop one-of-a-kind, finely crafted art from award-winning artists throughout the weekend at Centennial Park! Your little future creators will love the hands-on activities and artisan demonstrations.

  • TYLER CHILDERS: ON THE ROAD (10/10) Grab a couple of Snipe Sandwiches, then head to the concert at GEODIS Park - we’re giving away tickets and a $100 gift card to Turkey and the Wolf!

  • DISNEY’S MOANA LIVE-TO-FILM CONCERT (10/23) Experience live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and vocalists to a full screening of Moana at TPAC!

  • LENNY PEARCE’S TODDLER TECHNO (10/25) The ultimate baby rave at Brooklyn Bowl. Win a 4-pack of tickets to see the dance party master, Lenny Pearce!

  • TN APPLE FESTIVAL (10/25) Head to the Putnam County Fairgrounds for everything flavored and scented apple + a petting zoo, pony rides, bungee trampoline, over 125 unique vendors, flower bar, face painting, henna tattoos, apple photography minis, and more!

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN ALL MONTH

👁 Monster Eyeball Scavenger Hunt & Glow In The Park Halloween

Various Dates In October at The Adventure Park at Nashville

Search for the eyeballs of the resident monsters as you climb through the creepy courses or wear your costume to a frightfully fun glowing night in the treetops at The Adventure Park at Nashville! Ages 3+ and 7+ respectively.

🧙‍♀️ Movie Night: Practical Magic

October 3rd at Shelby Park and Bottoms

Put the lime in the coconut and enjoy a night of nostalgia with your favorite family of witches at Shelby Park’s showing of Practical Magic! Free to attend.

🎃 Great Pumpkin Festival

October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th at The Discovery Center

Build haunted houses, paint pumpkins, and strut in your best costumes for the contest and parade at the Great Pumpkin Festival. They’ll have a bubbles station, face painting, and animal encounters, plus Bluey will be there too!

🐐 Halloween Spooktacular

Various Dates in October at Goat Yoga Nashville

Baaaaamaste! There’s no better way to start your day than a laughter-filled yoga sesh with adorable baby goats wearing costumes. Recommended ages 8+.

👻 Boo At The Zoo

October 17th - November 1st at Nashville Zoo

Wear your costumes and go trick-or-treating throughout the zoo, with carn-evil games, the scary-go-round, special animal encounters, tons of photo ops, and more at Boo At The Zoo!

🍂 Fall Kids Fest

October 18th at The Avenue

Get the kids dressed in their costumes and head to The Avenue for trick-or-treating, carnival games, inflatables, face painting, and a pumpkin-decorating contest at Fall Kids Fest!

🍻 Boos and Brews

October 24th at Tailgate Brewery

Boos and Brews is a festive, family-friendly fundraiser for the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition. It features costume and pumpkin-decorating contests, live music, games and activities, beer, and pizza!

🎧 All Hallows East

October 25th at East Park

Festive drinks and entertainment, trick-or-treating, special photo ops, food and cocktails, pet and people costume contests, a silent disco, and more - All Hallows East has something everyone can enjoy!

🍬 Treats and Trails

October 30th at Mill Ridge Park

Put on your costumes and get some fresh air! Each lap around the short trail gets ya some treats. Stick around for some stargazing, too!

Oh My Gourd, It’s Pumpkin Season

Lots of local farms and gardens are offering a wide array of outdoor family activities this year with beautiful backdrops for your 'gram-able moments. Check out these pumpkin patches featuring corn mazes, sunflowers, fall treats, and all things seasonal!!

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