Nashville Weekend Happenings: Halloween Edition

Don’t miss your chance to visit local pumpkin patches! Middle Tennessee Pumpkin Patches

Cheekwood Harvest and Pup Paw-ty

• Saturday, October 31st
• Cheekwood
• Celebrate the autumnal season at Cheekwood! You’ll find activities and experiences designed to appeal to kids, adults and families alike, making this seven-week celebration the perfect time for a peaceful solo stroll, a crisp fall family day, or an afternoon date. Take your pups (in their costumes if you choose) to stroll through the gardens.

Paint the Town Orange

• Stop by Puckett’s Grocery, Americana Taphouse, 1799 Kitchen or Tiny Little Donuts in Downtown Franklin to pick up a punch card. Visit participating restaurants throughout the week to earn a “punch”. Drop your cards off to Tiny Little Donuts on Halloween to enter to win a raffle including gift cards and local merchandise.

October 30 – 31: “Paint the Town Orange” Weekend 

• Complimentary Dessert and Upgraded Coffee Size at 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails | On October 30 & 31, when guests wear their “Paint the Town Orange” t-shirts, they can receive an upgraded size coffee and/or a complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entrée. Learn more about the restaurant: https://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/tennessee/the-harpeth-franklin-downtown-curio-collection-by-hilton-BNASQQQ/dining/index.html
• Brats, Burgers & Beer at Americana Taphouse | Friday, October 30, 3:00 – 8:00 pm | Join us for a laidback, family-friendly event on the Americana patio! Get into the Oktoberfest spirit with all-you-can-eat brats, burgers & hot dogs served with housemade kettle chips & all the fixins! We’ll have craft beer specials on tap, along with giveaways from local breweries. Costumes are optional but encouraged, and the most creative costume will win a $50 Americana gift card! Learn more & get tickets: http://americana-brats-burgers-beer.eventbrite.com or http://facebook.com/events/1049574468799004
• Halloween Storytime at Landmark Booksellers | Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Enjoy a Halloween-themed backdrop for photos and candy for trick-or-treaters. Also, join us for special Halloween Storytimes: 
  • 11:00 am Halloween Storytime: Children ages 3 – 6 
  • 2:00 pm Halloween Storytime: Older children 
  • 5:00 pm Ghost Storytime: For those who want a scary thrill! 
  • Learn more bout the shop: https://www.landmarkbooksellers.com/
• Upgraded Coffee at McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions | On October 30 & 31, when guests wear their “Paint the Town Orange” t-shirts, they can receive an upgraded size coffee! Learn more about the restaurant: https://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/tennessee/the-harpeth-franklin-downtown-curio-collection-by-hilton-BNASQQQ/dining/index.html
• Trick-or-Treat Prizes at Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant | Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 7:00 am – 10:00 pm | Trick-or-treat prize with the purchase of a kid’s meal. Learn more about the restaurant: http://puckettsgro.com/franklin/
• Upgraded Rooms at The Harpeth Franklin Downtown | On October 30 & 31, when guests wear their “Paint the Town Orange” t-shirts, they can receive an upgraded room type with reservation! Learn more about the hotel and book your room: https://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/tennessee/the-harpeth-franklin-downtown-curio-collection-by-hilton-BNASQQQ/index.html
• Halloween Coffee Cart at Posh: On Saturday October 31st, Posh is partnering with the Coffee House at Second and Bridge to have a Halloween-themed coffee cart, with coffee and hot chocolate, in the store from 10-12. Look for surprise discounts, too! Learn more about the shop: https://www.poshfranklin.com/
• Trick-or-Treat Caramel Apples at Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant | Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 7:00 am – 10:00 pm | Kids receive a free caramel apple with any purchase! Learn more about the restaurant: http://puckettsgro.com/franklin
• Trick-or-Treat Caramel Apples at Americana Taphouse | Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Kids receive a free caramel apple with any purchase! Learn more about the restaurant: http://americanataphouse.com
• Trick-or-Treat Drawing at The Registry | Mystery drawing at checkout for a discount on one item. 
• Witches Brew Pop-Up | Posh is hosting a special Halloween-themed coffee and hot chocolate bar Saturday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. In addition to fun coffee and hot chocolate drinks provided by The Coffee House @ Second & Bridge, there will be special trick-and-treat discounts on items in the store. 

Honeysuckle Hill Farm Fall Festival

• Through November 1st (check their website for available dates as some are reserved for field trips, etc)
• Honeysuckle Hill Farm in Cooperstown, TN
• Country Music Corn Maze, Pumpkin Train, hillbilly pig races, pumpkin patch, kettle corn, caramel apples, zipline adventure park and much more!

Goblins and Giggles

• Through Saturday, October 31st
• Gaylord Opryland
• Safe fall fun is closer than you think! Opryland’s family-friendly Halloween activities and all-ages seasonal entertainment offer fall fun with peace of mind. Events have been purposely redesigned to respect social distancing and an enhanced Commitment to Clean program with activities including a jack-o-lantern walk, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, animal encounters and more! Book your Goblins and Giggles package here.

Honeysuckle Hill Farm Fall Festival

• Through November 1st (check their website for available dates as some are reserved for field trips, etc)
• Honeysuckle Hill Farm in Cooperstown, TN
• Country Music Corn Maze, Pumpkin Train, hillbilly pig races, pumpkin patch, kettle corn, caramel apples, zipline adventure park and much more!

Goblins and Giggles

• Through Saturday, October 31st
• Gaylord Opryland
• Safe fall fun is closer than you think! Opryland’s family-friendly Halloween activities and all-ages seasonal entertainment offer fall fun with peace of mind. Events have been purposely redesigned to respect social distancing and an enhanced Commitment to Clean program with activities including a jack-o-lantern walk, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, animal encounters and more! Book your Goblins and Giggles package here.

Lucky Ladd

• Through November 1st
• Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd. Eagleville, TN
• Pumpkin Patch, Nashville Preds themed corn maze, apple cider, caramel popcorn, farm animals, children’s games and activities

Hermitage Ghost Tour

• Through November 8th
• The Hermitage
• After dark this fall, embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage as you explore the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, guides present stories of strange encounters such as the ghosts of the Battle of New Orleans and Jackson’s infamous meeting with Tennessee’s Bell Witch. Beware of eerie encounters, possibly even with President Jackson himself. Ghost Tours launch at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. from the breezeway. Tours also include a complimentary tasting from our Natchez Hills Winery tasting room. Please arrive early.

Fall Family Day

• Saturday, October 31st , 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Deer Run (3845 Perkins Rd Thompson’s Station, TN 37179)
• Explored the wooded property, stop by trick-or-treat stations, balloon animal station with your day pass. Additional add-on activities like pumpkin painting, tote bag painting, cookie decorating, private campfire and smores and recreation activities are available. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the outdoor movie, Hotel Transylvania at 6:30 p.m.

The Field at Franklin

• This week features Hocus Pocus: Friday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
• The Field at Franklin, behind Rolling Hills Community Church (1810 Columbia Avenue, Franklin 37064)
• Drive-In to see with your family! Suggested ticket price per car is $35 but the organizers want everyone to pay what they are able to

Big Machine Distillery and Tavern

• Friday, October 30th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 31st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Big Machine Distillery (2824 Bransford Avenue, Nashville)
• Exotic Animal Petting Zoo ($5 admission fee), food, drinks, gamesand more. All ages welcome