Upcoming Events
Taste of West Nashville
October 1, 2024
Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
Experience the best of West Nashville’s food scene as local restaurants serve up delicious bites at Taste of West Nashville! Hosted by Fat Bottom Brewing Co., it’s a night of foodie fun you won’t want to miss!
Cheekwood Harvest
October 1-27
1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN
Join us for Cheekwood Harvest, featuring over 75,000 pumpkins, three pumpkin houses, and vibrant autumn displays. Enjoy a stroll through the Color Garden, the Scarecrow Trail, and live music in the Beer Garden every weekend.
Family Movie Mondays
Every Monday
Fat Bottom
There are three movie showings at 11:30am, 2:00pm, and 6:00pm. The full menu is available, including a special $7 kids lunch at the 11:30am showing. Adults can enjoy cold beers, too! This event is free and open to all ages.
DOGTOBER Writers Round
October 1
3rd & Lindsley
This dog-lover event will benefit the PEDIGREE Foundation with a special evening of music hosted by Nashville Songwriter Hall of Famer Marcus Hummon, along with Jillian Cardarelli, Jake Rose, and Grant Vogel. Tickets are $25. All ages are welcome.
Nashville Oktoberfest
October 3-6
Germantown
This family-friendly festival draws in a large crowd every year! Attendees can expect food, live music, vendors, beer, and entertainment. Activities include a brat eating contest, a pup parade, and a dachshund derby. General admission tickets are $10. Children ages 3 and under receive free admission.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
October 4
Bridgestone Arena
See your favorite WWE superstars: Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, Nia Jax, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Solo Sikoa, and many more!
Wonder Oddities Expos Halloween Special Nashville
October 5, 2024
The Fairgrounds Nashville
Oddities Creators from all over the Country offering their strange wares and live entertainment!! This a Vampire themed Halloween Show with Songstress Joe, Vampires Everywhere and Lady Jay performing!! Admissions 10 dollars online, 15 at the door with 12 and under FREE!!!
Movies After Dark
October 5, 2024
3453 W Hamilton Ave, Nashville, TN 37218
Hey y'all, get ready for a cinematic adventure like no other at "Movies After Dark: An Outdoor Movie Experience" on October 5th!
Sonny’s ROCKtoberfest Lot Party
October 5
Sonny’s Patio Pub and Refuge in Germantown
Get your steins up for this fall celebration with yard games, contests, lots of beer, and live music starting at 1:00pm. Dress to impress for a chance to win the Best Dressed Contest. This is a 21 and over, rain or shine event.
Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival
October 5, 2024
Centennial Park
This festival celebrates the many cultures represented throughout the city. There will be globally inspired food vendors, captivating performances, a marketplace with handcrafted and imported items, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Admission is free.
Pups & Pints HOWL-oween Festival
October 5, 2024
oneC1TY
Join Halloween pet fun with dog activities, local vendors, food, beer, and dress-up contests! Free admission for all ages.
Nashville Pagan Pride Day
October 5, 2024
2320 Two Rivers Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37214
Nashville Pagan Pride Day offers a free, family-friendly celebration with workshops, music, food, and vendors. Donations for Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee will be collected at the event.
Miranda Lambert: Music for Mutts - MuttNation Benefit Show
October 5, 2024
Ascend Amphitheater
Please be advised that row and seat numbers on Lawn tickets are strictly for box office tracking. The lawn is all general admission, first-come first-served.
2024 Komen Greater Nashville MORE THAN PINK Walk
October 5, 2024
CoolSprings Galleria, Franklin, TN
Join us at the MORE THAN PINK Walk to celebrate, honor, and support those impacted by breast cancer. Walk with your community and be inspired by stories of resilience while learning about Komen’s vital programs.
Nashville Whiskey Festival & Battle of the Spirits
October 10, 2024
Nashville, TN
Join us for the Nashville Whiskey Festival & Battle of the Spirits, where you can savor unlimited tastings of whiskey and other beloved spirits. It’s a weekend full of fun, flavor, and spirited competition you won’t want to miss!
Tennessee Wine Tasting Excursion Train
October 11, 2024
220 Willow St, Nashville, TN
Come enjoy some wine on an excursion train ride! During the layover in Watertown, visit the restaurants for lunch and shop the stores around the square. DelMonaco will be selling wine at their store in Watertown and you are welcome to bring it back with you to enjoy on the train.
Halloween Ball IV
October 11, 2024
1508 Gallatin Pike South, Nashville, TN 37115
Get ready for a spooky night at the Halloween Ball! Nashville’s undead return to perform hits from Metallica, Megadeth, Motley Crue, Rob Zombie, and more Halloween favorites. Don't miss it!
46th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair
October 11-13
Centennial Park
The 46th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair takes place at Nashville’s Centennial Park, featuring handmade works from artists across Tennessee and the nation. Discover fine crafts, from clay and jewelry to wood, glass, and more, on the Great Lawn by the Parthenon.
BOOze at the Zoo
October 10
Nashville Zoo
Guests can expect unlimited BOOze samples, trick-or-treating, live music, animal encounters, and more. Dress in your best costume to participate in the costume contest for a chance to win a behind-the-scenes tour. Tickets are $80.
Boo at the Zoo
October 11-31
Nashville Zoo
Enjoy fall-themed scenes and activities, trick-or-treating for the kids, special animal shows and more at Nashville's favorite family Halloween event!
Nashville Witches' Walk and Dance 2024
October 12
6117 Old Hickory Blvd, Whites Creek, TN 37189
You are invited to come have some silly Halloween fun with us! We will dress up in witchy costumes and do the Wolfshager Hexenbrut dance together! If you are not already familiar with the dance, you are in for a treat.
Opry Community Day
October 13
Grand Ole Opry
Walk in the footsteps of past, present, and future country stars as you explore our themed dressing rooms, hear insider stories from expert guides, and even stand inside the famous circle on stage.
Celtic Thunder: Odyssey
October 14
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Experience the captivating music and rich storytelling of Celtic Thunder: Odyssey on Monday, October 14th, at 7:30 pm at TPAC's Polk Theater. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of Celtic heritage through powerful performances and dynamic staging!
Sabrina Carpenter: Short N' Sweet Tour
October 16, 2024
Bridgestone Arena
Sabrina Carpenter has partnered with PLUS1 to launch the Sabrina Carpenter Fund, which will support the well-being of people and animals, including national and local organizations working on the issues of mental health, animal welfare, and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
The Full Moon Market
October 17, 2024
100 Taylor Street B11, Nashville, TN
Join us for a family-friendly Halloween Market on October 17, 2024, featuring storytelling, local art, music, and more. Don't miss this fun-filled spooky season event!
NAIA 43rd Annual Indian Education Tennessee Pow Wow 2024
October 18, 2024
Long Hunter State Park – 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville, TN
A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. Pow Wows are cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts, and food.
Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival 2024
October 19, 2024
Tennessee State Museum
It offers families a free, fun and safe Halloween event for children of all ages. Each year, the Museum dresses up in its Halloween décor and presents games, crafts, stories and prizes. Kids wear their costumes and settle in to hear spooky stories from Tennessee’s past.
Light the Nations
October 19, 2024
51st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
The 8th annual Light the Nations highlights West Nashville's up-and-coming area with local businesses, art, food trucks, and live entertainment. This free, family-friendly event also welcomes furry friends!
Oktoberfest Excursion Train
October 19, 2024
220 Willow St, Nashville, TN
Hop on a 3-hour fall train ride with live German music, featuring a strolling band right in your railcar. Enjoy German beers from Nashville Brewing Co., wine, and food available for purchase—21+ only!
Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival
October 19, 2024
Two Rivers Mansion
Enjoy 90-100 beers from 30+ breweries, wine and high-gravity beer samples, artisan booths, and local entertainment. Tickets are $55-$70, with VIP options for $95. Admission is 21+.
Bacon & Brews Street Festival 2024
October 19, 2024
928 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville TN
Near downtown Nashville street festival featuring beer, food trucks full of bacon, live music, bacon eating contest, bacon themed apparel home decor jewelry & more from local vendors. FREE admission, FREE kid zone, & more! This event does not offer on-site parking. There will be a designated ride share parking zone for Uber/taxi drop off/pick up as well as nearby pay to park parking lots.
Dog Day Festival
October 19, 2024
Centennial Park
There’s live music, there’s food trucks, there’s a whole bunch of doggie and people vendors in our vendor village. It’s a whole day. It’s Dog Day. And all the proceeds go to support your favorite shelter pets right at Nashville Humane!
7th President 7k
October 19, 2024
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
This unique, picturesque course takes runners across paved pathways and fields throughout the property of the nation’s 7th president, ending at the Hermitage mansion. Registration is $40 for ages 16 and older, $25 for ages 5 to 15, and free for ages 0 to 4. See the website for early registration perks and prizes.
Pizza City Fest Nashville
October 19-20
First Horizon Park
This event will showcase 20 pizzerias daily, with live demos, panel talks from top pizza pros, food options, live music, and more. VIP entry starts at noon; general admission at 1:00pm. Ticket info below.
The 2024 Southern Festival of Books
October 26
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
The Festival, a program of Humanities Tennessee, is free and includes performance stages, food trucks, and loads of publishers and booksellers.
All Hallows East
October 26
Five Points East Nashville
Celebrate the spookiest time of year at this frightfully fun event featuring lively costume contests, thrilling activities, Silent Disco, festive live music, wickedly tasty food, and more!
Pumpkinfest
October 26
Downtown Franklin
This street festival attracts over 115,000 attendees and features 140+ arts and crafts vendors, 30+ food and drink vendors, costume contests, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K
October 26
First Horizon Park
Join us at First Horizon Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024, for the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K, starting at 7:00am with race options for all fitness levels!
Halloween Pooch Party
October 26-27
Cheekwood
Costumed pups and their owners are invited to party around the gardens! This two-day event will feature food trucks, dog vendors, live music, costume contests, and more. Event entry is included with a general admission ticket to Cheekwood.
