Nashville Weekend Happenings: October 8-11

Middle Tennessee Pumpkin Patches

Cheekwood Harvest

Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, November 1st
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.

Franklin Paint the Town Orange: Bountiful Brews

Happy Hour at 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails | Every Monday through Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, enjoy Happy Hour, including $4 beer, $6 wine and $8 cocktails (plus tax) Learn more about the restaurant: https://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/tennessee/the-harpeth-franklin-downtown-curio-collection-by-hilton-BNASQQQ/dining/index.html
Pumpkin Painting & Fall Brews at Americana Taphouse
- Sunday, October 11 (Time TBA) | Physically distanced pumpkin painting on the patio with happy hour specials. Click HERE to register!
- Learn more about the restaurant: http://americanataphouse.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/events/2126272630849992
Fall Beer Specials at Hop House Tennessee Taps | Sunday, October 11 – Saturday, October 17 | All Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers are on special! ($5 pints and $4 12-oz. cans). Learn more about the restaurant: https://www.hophousetntaps.com/
Seasonal Books and Discounts at Landmark Booksellers | Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Seasonal books (including Christmas books) will be displayed on tables outside, and customers may receive a 15% discount! Learn more about the shop: https://www.landmarkbooksellers.com/
17th Anniversary Open House at The Registry | Monday, October 12 – Saturday, October 17 | Celebrating their 17th anniversary with a week-long open house and “shop late” night on Thursday, October 15 . Learn more about the shop: http://www.theregistryfranklin.com/
Free Appetizer from Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe | Sunday, October 11 – Saturday, October 17 | Anyone who mentions they saw this online or on social media will receive a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree meal. Learn more about the restaurant: https://www.tazikis.com/location/franklin

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!

Songwriting 101: Halloween Style

Saturday, October 10th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Online with Country Music Hall of Fame
Join a museum educator on Zoom to write a song as a group in this introductory workshop. Music professional Adam Ollendorff will teach the fundamentals of songwriting, including form, theme and rhyme scheme. Via chat, participants will share ideas and write an original song inspired by the season. Ollendorff has toured as a member of Kacey Musgraves’s band, and his songs have been recorded by Will Hoge and Keb’ Mo’. Recommended for ages seven and up, but all are welcome. Guardian is required to be present for children under thirteen. Takes place via Zoom. Space is limited. Registration required.Free. Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the program.

Goblins and Giggles

Friday, September 11th 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

September 19th 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

September 16th 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.

Food Truck Fridays

Fridays through October
Arrington Vineyards
Food Truck Fridays take place near our Pavilion every Friday from 5-8pm beginning this May through October. Featuring FREE live music along with delicious food options from Simply Living Life’s Cottage and different food trucks through the summer!

The Field at Franklin

This week’s showing is You’ve Got Mail Friday, Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays with showings 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.

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