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As with everything this year, Halloween looks a bit different due to COVID-19.
Although you probably won't be celebrating at a crowded bar or attending any large parties, there are still plenty of places to get your spooky fix this year in Music City. From festive cocktails and haunted houses to family-friendly activities and ghost tours, see below for some of the best Halloween happenings in Nashville and beyond.
Adventure Science Center
Adventure Science Center's Fall into Science Festival concludes on Saturday, October 31 with a Halloween-inspired birthday blowout. ASC will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a variety of hands-on learning activities, new live science shows, spooky demonstrations, a costume contest, and more. adventuresci.org
American Taphouse
Downtown Franklin's Americana Taphouse will host "Brats, Burgers, & Beer," an Oktoberfest-style block party on Friday, October 30. The laidback, family-friendly outdoor event will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. and feature food, a selection of seasonal beer, and Halloween entertainment. Guests are invited to dress up in their most creative looks for the chance to win a $50 Americana gift card. americanataphouse.com
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
Each Wednesday through Sunday until November 8, Andrew Jackson's Hermitage will open its site for socially-distanced ghost tours. Ghost Tours launch at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. from the breezeway and are not suitable for young children. Tours include a complimentary wine tasting for guests 21 and over. Tickets are $35 for non-members and $30 for Hermitage members. thehermitage.com
Butchertown Hall
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Butchertown Hall is the place to be if you're looking to indulge in festive Halloween-inspired cocktails. The Tex-Mex hotspot will be offering an array of specialty cocktails starting at $10 that are sure to give you all the spooky vibes this season. butchertownhall.com
Cheekwood
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Bring your four-legged friend to Cheekwood this Halloween for their annual Pooch Parade! Costumed canines and their owners are invited to parade around the gardens during their daytime hours and enter the virtual costume contest. cheekwood.org
Colts Chocolates
Colts Chocolate Company will distribute free handmade chocolates to trick or treaters of all ages to commemorate Halloween. Nut-free Broadway Grahams and Bumble Bees will be handed out at both locations. Visit Colts on Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Mall at Green Hills lower level and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the factory store in Inglewood. coltschocolates.com
Devil's Dungeon
Located in Downtown Nashville, Devil's Dungeon is one of the most frightening and intense haunted houses in the city. With over 20,000 square-feet of haunted house to explore, winding your way through the dark corridors will have you wondering whether or not these horrifying scenes are truly real or simply fiction. slashvillehaunts.com
Exit/In
Tune in on Saturday, October 31 at 8 p.m. CST for Exit/In's Here Come the Mummies 'Ween-Stream 2020! Tickets start at $20 with the option to add their exclusive party package featuring HCTM branded items for an additional charge. exitin.com
Fable Lounge
Fable Lounge is hosting a safe and fun costume contest on Saturday, October 31. Costume presentation/judging will begin at 8:30 p.m. with winners announced at 10 p.m. Categories include best couple, scariest, funniest, most sultry, and most unique. Winners will have the opportunity to receive restaurant gift cards and other prizes. Specialty cocktails and offerings from their new fall menu will also be available. fablelounge.com
Fairlane Hotel
Fairlane Hotel
Ellington's Restaurant on the fourth floor of the Fairlane Hotel pops up as the exclusive, "Dorsia" this Halloween in celebration of the film "American Psycho's" twentieth anniversary. Chef Kristin Berignson will feature her 5-course chef's tasting menu with a Dorsia twist. Guests are encouraged to dress in high 80's fashion and enjoy craft cocktails, music, and decor. Reservations are strongly encouraged. dorsianashville.com
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Looking for something the whole family can enjoy this Halloween season? Gaylord Opryland's family-friendly Halloween activities and all-ages seasonal entertainment offer fall fun with peace of mind. Their 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! marriott.com
Nashville Ghost Tours
Nashville Haunted Ghost Tours offer a blend of historic facts, local legends, and true ghost stories. Guests will hear tales by lantern light of spirits that haunt notable Nashville landmarks including the Tennessee State Capital, the Ryman Auditorium, and Printer's Alley. nashvilleghosttour.com
Goat Yoga Nashville
Now through October 31, Goat Yoga Nashville will host a Halloween Spooktacular featuring baby goats dressed in adorable costumes. Attendees will also have the opportunity to mingle with some of Goat Yoga Nashville's famous goats that have been featured on the CMA's, CMT, Pickler & Ben, and more. goatyoganashville.com
Headquarters Beercade
Inspired by Netflix's hit series Stranger Things, Headquarters Beercade will once again host their popular Hawkins Arcade pop-up bar experience. Complete with over-the-top installations, photo ops, and specialty cocktails, HQ Beercade's pop-up is a must-visit this spooky season. Reservations are recommended and can be made by emailing lauren@machinehospitality.com. hq-nashville.com
The Hermitage Hotel
Get into the Halloween spirit with Halloween High Tea & Treats at The Hermitage Hotel on October 31, at 2 p.m. A spin on the historic hotel’s more traditional afternoon tea, this high-tea masquerade event will include special surprises and tasty treats in a socially distanced setting full of music, entertainment, and more. Costumes are welcome with prizes offered to the most creative one ($40 per child / $60 adult). For reservations, call 615-241-3121. thehermitagehotel.com
Joyland
The team at Joyland will be giving out free Halloween Candy Hand Pies for the kids (for the first 100 orders) on Halloween day and will also host a costume photo contest. Take a photo with your hand pie and post on Instagram with the hashtag #JumpForJoyland for a chance to create Joyland's next milkshake flavor with Chef Sean Brock! eatjoyland.com
lou
lou will be hosting a bake sale for Planned Parenthood this Halloween from 10 a.m. to sold out. Offerings will include cake walks, a tarot card reading, a costume contest, and an all-female lineup of participating chefs and bakers. lounashville.com
Marigold Gourmet Popcorn
Satisfy your sweet tooth this Halloween season with Marigold Gourmet Popcorn. Located at L&L Marketplace, Marigold Popcorn offers a handful of Halloween-inspired popcorn flavors that you can grab in bags, tins, and tubes of all sizes. Specialty flavors include Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus Mix, Witch Dust, Chucky's Cheddar, and more marigoldpopcorn.com
Nashville Zoo
Fan-favorite Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo returns for yet another year at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere! The Nashville Zoo has adjusted this family-friendly event to adhere to all COVID-19 regulations. This year's Boo at the Zoo will feature Pumpkin Town photo ops, a Haymaze, a Monster Mash dance area, animal shows, trick-or-treat stations, and much more. nashvillezoo.org/boo
Red Phone Booth
Red Phone Booth will host its inaugural Halloween event "Cocktails + Crime" on Saturday, October 31. Dress up as your favorite person from either side of the law for an evening full of cocktails, games, and prizes. Tickets are $75 with limited availability. Eventbrite.com
Ryman Auditorium
Ryman Auditorium is set to once again get into the Halloween spirit with The Haunted History Tour, a unique experience exploring the untold history behind unexplained sightings and occurrences reported at the Ryman throughout its 128-year history. Tours will run 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Oct. 30-31. Tours will leave every 15 minutes with groups limited to 10 people. ryman.com
Saint Stephen
Saint Stephen will be hosting “Shakedown Street” inspired by the Grateful Dead for Halloween on Saturday, October 31st from 11 AM - 8 PM. They will have a band on their patio playing Grateful Dead jams, a delicious Shakedown Street special menu food, and drinks to celebrate Halloween! saintstephennash.com
STK
STK
Satisfy your sweet tooth this Halloween season with STK Nashville's Junk Chalice. The made-to-share ice cream sundae features candies, brownies, popcorn, chocolate, caramel and vanilla ice cream, and is topped with whipped cream and cotton candy. Need we say more? stksteakhouse.com
Virgin Hotels
Virgin Hotels Nashville invites you to journey your way into their first Halloween soirée, Death By Disco. Dazzle in sparkles and put the ‘Boo’ in ‘Boogie’ on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Expect disco classics, live DJs, themed-craft cocktails, and scary-good bites. Guests are encouraged to dress for the Halloween occasion. eventbrite.com
White Limozeen
The Graduate Nashville's rooftop restaurant White Limozeen will host three days of spooky events ranging from a screening of Halloween movies to a costume contest, DJ and Bloody Mary's, corpse revivers, and red-eye gravy at Sunday brunch. graduatehotels.com