It’s hard to believe we’re already half way through October! Make the most of these remaining weekends! Here’s what’s going on around Nashville over the next few days!
- When: October 12th and 13th from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
- Where: Cheekwood’s gorgeous Swan Lawn
- What: Enjoy an evening under the stars with live music from Music City Hit-Makers Brett James, Tom Douglas and Billy Montana. Drinks and food from Edley’s Bar-B-Que and King of Pops will be available for purchase. Grab one of the last remaining tickets here.
Honeysuckle Hill Farm Fall Festival
- When: Begins September 22
- Where: Honeysuckle Hill Farm in Cooperstown, TN
- What: Country Music Corn Maze, Pumpkin Train, pumpkin patch, kettle corn, caramel apples, zipline adventure park and much more!
- When: September 22- October 21
- Where: Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
- What: Celebrate all things fall with more than 5,000 autumn colored chrysanthemums, creative scarecrow garden as well as thePumpkin House and Patch. Special activities will also take place each weekend including yoga in the garden, live music, food trucks and more!
- When: September 22 through October 31
- Where: Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd. Eagleville, TN
- What: Pumpkin Patch, Nashville Preds themed corn maze, apple cider, caramel popcorn, farm animals, children’s games and activities
- When: September 29th through October 29
- Where: 1974 New Highway 96, Franklin
- What: Pumpkin patch, tractor rides, corn maze, farm animals and other children’s activities
- When: October 11-14
- Where: Historic Germantown
What: Nashville’s annual Oktoberfest features traditional German food and music. The celebration includes a parade, a 5K Bier Run, Tennessee arts and crafts, a beer slide and a Kids Zone. *FREE Admission* However, VIP Tickets are available to access the VIP Tent
- When: Oct. 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
- Where: Nashville Zoo
- What: Carnival games, bounce houses, dance parties, corn pit and more! The Howl-O-Ween Hayride takes riders on a trip through the Zoo’s backroads to discover magical scenes. Trick-or-treat around the Zoo trail and uncover festival treats made with sustainable palm oil. Enjoy special animal, science and magic shows. Visit the Frightful Farm to take Dying Traditions home tour of brave the Haunted Barn.
- When: October 12th through 21st
- Where: Various venues through the state of Tennessee {see site for local events}
- What: The Tennessee STEAM Festival’s mission is to build interest and excitement in STEAM. The Discovery Center in Murfreesboro is leading the effort in this celebration of science, technology, engineering, art and math featuring 51 special events around Middle TN.
40th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair
- When: October 12th through 14th
- Where: Centennial Park
- What: Handmade vendors, craft demonstrations, children’s activities and more!
- When: October 12th through 14th
- Where: Jellystone Park {2572 Music Valley Drive, Nashville}
- What: Ghoulish Costume contest, trick or treating, fall craft, Hey Hey Hey Ride with a bear friend.
- When: October 12th through 14th
- Where: Mar Memorial Plaza in downtown Nashville
- What: Celebration of hundreds of authors, signing sessions, exhibitors, children’s activities, live music
- When: October 12th and 13th
- Where: Hayshed Farms, Kingston Springs, TN
- What: Spend the weekend on the Harpeth River with live bands, camping, workshops, square dancing and more!
- When: Friday, October 12th from 7 to 10 p.m.
- Where: Factory in Franklin
- What: Enjoy a selection of 300 wines, 50 artisan beers, 30 restaurants, live entertainment and a silent auction benefiting The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
**MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS!
Nashville Fall Festivals are in full swing! Check out my guide for all the festivities!
- Join me for a very special Girl’s Night at Kendra Scott in Green Hills on Wednesday, October 24th from 5 to 7 p.m. Kendra Scott will donate 20% of the evening’s proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Throughout the evening, there will be sips, sweets, raffles and surprises! This event is so special to me as a few family members are currently battling cancer. Hope to see you all there, you can RSVP here!
- Volunteer with me at Second Harvest Food Bank on Thursday, October 24th from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for an Adult Food sorting or Family Night (kids ages 6 and up) on Thursday, Jan. 24th. Register here.
- The 3rd Annual Witches’ Ride will take place on Thursday, October 25th! Dress in your witchiest, decorate your broom cycle and get ready to have fun while raising money for the American Cancer Society! Find more information here!
- Give back this Thanksgiving with Gobble Gobble Give and ShowerUp. Last year they delivered 3,348 warm meals, over 3.000 hygiene kits, 4,000 articles of clothing, 3,000 cans of food, 74 haircuts, 28 showers, 4 complete makeovers and the chance to love our homeless neighbors in Nashville! Kids are welcome! There are lots of ways to volunteer!