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Halloween/Fall-Themed Pop-Ups:
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Noelle Nashville's Hidden Bar Halloween pop-up is back for the season. Step into the world of Beetlejuice at the themed bar and sip cocktails like the Head Shrinker, Crystlas Speak to Me, and the large format Betelgeuse! You have to visit the pop-up yourself because you know what they say…never trust the living.
The Raven's Nest at Holston House
Step into The Raven’s Nest at Holston House. The dark and moody pop-up bar is inspired by Gothic literature and steeped in mysterious allure. Sip themed cocktails, take a bite out of the Blood Spattered Steak and Deadmoon Smashburger, and get your tarot read if you dare.
Beginning October 1, SideBar at Bode Nashville transforms into an eerie and otherworldly apothecary. Enter into the mysterious space for a night of magical libations, potions, and elixirs. Each cocktail touts flavors that are as enchanting as they are hauntingly delicious. Tickets are not required but are recommended. Each $12 ticket guarantees admission and one cocktail per person.
It's Fall Y'all at Dream Nashville
Starting October 2, embrace the spirit of fall with a festive transformation of the hotel’s Parlour Bar. The space is decorated with seasonal decor including pumpkins, hay bales, autumn leaves, and more. Plus, enjoy the cozy warmth of flannel blankets while sipping themed cocktails like the Perky Pumpkin, Hay Bale Rides, It’s Fall Y’all, and Apple Pie Jello Shots. The bites menu features items such as Fall Squash Flatbread, Mushroom Arancini, Apple Bread Pudding, and more.
The spine-chilling, immersive experience blends a splash of goth and metal, while serving up diabolically delicious, creepy, and creative libations alongside some eerie vibes that will haunt your senses.
Fall Harvest at Virgin Hotels Nashville
Check out the pumpkin patch several stories about Music City at the rooftop Pool Club, plus soak in the fall-inspired décor, sip themed cocktails, and take part in some fun autumn activities. Guests can also escape to a true autumn harvest heaven on the Commons Club patio. Sip seasonal cocktails and enjoy live music.
The creepiest and crawliest time of the year is at Chopper. Sip themed cocktails from spooky tiki mugs and watch classic Halloween movies on the big screen. The East Nashville bar is outfitted with cobwebs and other themed decor. Our favorite drinks include the Jack o’ Lantern, which is pumpkin spice goodness in a glass and is meant for two people, plus the We’re All Mad Here which tastes like a drinkable seasonal peanut butter pie. Mugs are available for purchase.
Schulman's Neighborhood Bar
Schulman's or Haddonfield? Experience true Halloween horror with a fully immersive pop-up inspired by the 1978 film and the king of horror, Michael Meyers. Expect decor, themed drinks, and spine-tingling entertainment. Specials will run October 24 through October 31.
Skull’s Rainbow Room
Say hello to Old Hollywood Horror at Skull’s Rainbow Room. Starting October 28 through November 3, immerse yourself in a spooky atmosphere with decadent décor and haunting performances. Elevate your evening with cocktails like the Bad Ghoul made with vodka, Midori, and lime, served with a purple sugar rim. Or try the Eye Candy made with vanilla vodka, blackberry, and lychee, finished with a candy eyeball.
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Halloween Happenings:
This massive Halloween attraction is open to the public through November 9, with tickets starting at $19.99. Sinister attractions include Clown Alley, Castle Infernus, Horror High, and Vector Research: Alien Autopsy. Food and drink (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) options are available, too. Guests can also partake in additional experiences like the the Mummy’s Curse Laser Maze and mini escape games for more horrifying fun.
This is Hallo-WINE! Spooky season just got a whole lot sweeter. Sixty Vines Nashville is offering a Halloween candy and wine tasting adventure. Each week in October, discover a new varietal paired with candy classics.
- Week 4 (Oct 21-31): Cabernet Sauvignon with 3 Musketeers, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and Mounds.
To celebrate the spooky season, Tiff's Treats is spicing things up with the Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookie, a new limited-edition cookie crafted with pumpkin, a blend of warm pumpkin pie spices, coffee bits, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
It's spooky season and Johnny Cash's Bar & BBQ is bringing the fright right to your taste buds. Join the restaurant for Halloween decor, a costume contest, and spectacular spooky specials! Bite into the the Straight to the Grave Burger or the Bat Wings while you sip on the Ghoulish Green Slime Punch or the Spider's Kiss Martini.
Starting October 25 through November 3, House of Cards will celebrate the holiday with a Beetlejuice-theme. Food specials include the Delia Deetz Shrimp Cocktail and Ghost with the Most Black Ravioli. Sip on the Lydia made with Red Eye Rye, espresso, and simple syrup. Plus, enjoy an adults-only Halloween night with a live DJ on October 31. Costumes are encouraged!
Grab your ghouls and get over to Nudie's Honky Tonk. Halloween specials are launching October 28 through November 3. Sip one of the new specialty-crafted scary cocktails like the Scarlett's Web and the Creepy Crawlys! Expect spooky shooters, haunting decor on all three floors, and a Halloween raffle that starts at 10 p.m. on Halloween night. To enter, you must purchase a specialty cocktail. Winners will be announced at midnight and will win some epic Nudie's merch!
It’s Witchcraft, baby! Celebrate Halloween from October 28 to November 3 with witchy cocktails like the Witchcraft or the Old Devil Moon.
The Hampton Socials is hosting movie nights on the rooftop throughout, featuring a selection of scary and beloved Halloween classics on Mondays and Tuesdays. Check-in starts at 7 p.m. On October 26, beginning at 7 p.m., the restaurant will transform into a Halloween haven, where you can revel in spooky vibes all night long.
- October 23: Us
- October 30: Hocus Pocus
- October 31: Halloween (2007)
This Halloween, Analog invites guests to celebrate New Wave by recreating the iconic shows from the 1982 and 1983 US Festivals. Attendees will embark on a musical journey featuring genres like synth-pop, goth, and punk. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite 80s New Wave attire, with prizes for the best costumes. The event begins at 8 p.m. and costs $15 to $45.
On October 26, contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville will feature Fable Cry, a local group of theatrical noir rockers, at their their tenth Festival of Ghouls. The Halloween concert extravaganza will blend the nostalgia of summer camp with their signature flare for the macabre.
Whether you’re throwing a party with your ghouls and guys, looking for themed sweets to bring to your child’s classroom, or just in the mood for something sweet to celebrate spooky season, SusieCakes in Green Hills is putting the treat in trick-or-treat this Halloween. The bakery is offering festive frosted sugar cookies, themed cakes and cupcakes, and chocolate chip cookie cakes.
Mixing glitz and glam for a fun Halloween celebration Skye Lounge at Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown is hosting a Spoo-kiki Drag Brunch Spectacular on October 27 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Starring Vidalia Anne Gentry and Cya Inhale, with special performances by Justine Van de Blaire and Fay Ludes, guests can sing along and enjoy the show while digging into delectable family-style brunch offerings.
It’s all frights, fun, and chicken fingers at Raising Cane’s flagship location in Nashville. Now through November 1, sink your fangs into chicken fingers while being transported into their Halloween wonderland, complete with some spine-tingling decorations and festive photo ops.
Dust off your broomstick, polish off your fangs, and get ready for L.A. Jackson’s Witching Hour! Head to the rooftop for spine-chilling tequila cocktails, beats by DJ Hightower, spiritual readings (if you dare), and more! Dress to impress in your scariest, craziest, or funniest costume for a chance to win some wicked prizes. The event runs from 8 p.m. to midnight on October 31.
Hosted on October 31 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Martha's turns into Martha My Fear. Check out the special spooky Halloween celebration featuring a menu complete with food by Verna, specialty cocktails, decor throughout the bar, and a costume contest at 10 p.m. where the winner has the chance to win a $100 gift card.
Coral Club is kicking off the Halloween fun on October 25 with live music from DJ IAMSCRUBZ. Their big Halloween bash on October 26, will feature a costume contest, drink specials, giveaways, and music from DJ IAMSCRUBZ and EVNTME. On October 27, experience a twist on a tiki party with Coral Club’s first annual Doom Island 2: No Escape. Expect zombie-themed mugs, tropical cocktails, festive decor, and more. The celebrations culminate on Halloween night, with more DJs, dancing, and spooky fun.
Rebekah Turshen, the long-time pastry chef at City House, is selling Halloween Cookies boxes. The sweet treats come with six cookie varieties individually wrapped in a gift box. Each box is available for $45 and cookies can be purchased through October 23 for pickup between October 26 and 31.
Dress in your best galaxy space costume and join the swanky spit for an astronomical Halloween party! The party will feature beats by DJ RIO from 4 to 8 p.m. and DJ Ryan Lee from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club
On Halloween night, join the Printer's Alley cocktail club for haunted Hollywood performances and a costume contest. The best costume and best performance of the night will win a $1,000 VIP Prize Package for a future visit.
From October 28 through November 3, the restaurant will commemorate Day of the Dead with decorations, an ofrenda, $12 Macha Wings, and extra spooky cocktails including the Morgue-rita, The Devil’s Margarita, Sugar Skull, and Vampire Weekend.
On October 25, spend your afternoon indulging in brunch filled with the shivers. Head up to The Pool Club on fourteenth floor for a spellbinding brunch featuring bloodies, brunch favorites, and haunted DJ beats. On October 31, show up in your costume and hit the dance floor for a haunting evening of Halloween delight.
On October 31, Thistle + Rye is hosting a thrilling Clue-themed murder mystery dinner. Step into a world of intrigue as you and your guests don the personas of iconic characters while enjoying a night of suspense and delicious fare. Savor an array of lite bites, from gourmet sliders to spooky-themed hors d'oeuvres, paired with signature custom cocktails, each inspired by the characters and clues of the game. Unravel the mystery as you mingle, gather clues, and interrogate fellow diners. The experience will begin promptly at 7 p.m. and the price is $50 per person.
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Halloween Happenings (Family-Friendly):
Fall into Cheekwood Harvest! Now through October 27, see 75,000 pumpkins in the Pumpkin Village, with three pumpkin houses, plus more than 4,000 chrysanthemums and a nine-foot-tall pumpkin topiary made of orange mums arranged in the shape of a giant pumpkin. Walk along the scarecrow trail before kicking back with a Pumpkin Ale or Apple Cider Mimosa in the beer garden!
Ghost Tour with Nashville Ghosts
Take a look at the dark side of Nashville on a spooky ghost tour with Nashville Ghosts! Discover ghost stories and hauntings told from iconic locations like The Ryman, the State Capitol, the Downtown Presbyterian Church, and more. Eerie and only if you dare….
Trick-or-Treat at Adventure Science Center as you explore seasonal science. Decorate a treat bag before collecting candy at exhibits around the center and see the center drop dry ice into hot water to make fog-filled bubbles that you can hold.
A lot of fun and a little bit spooky, this family-friendly cosmic show features lasers, stars, pumpkins, and skeletons, performing to Halloween rock hits. The show is recommended for kids ages ten and older.
Stroll the Nashville Zoo to see animal exhibits, enchanting giant straw creatures, and special animal shows. Plus, kiddos can tear it up on the monster mash dance floor, take a ride on the scary-go-round carousel, trick-or-treat, and visit with costumed characters.
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s annual PumpkinFest Fall Festival returns on October 26. The festival stretches along Main Street and features autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and arts and crafts vendors.
Explore the haunted side of history during a ghost tour. Embark upon a spooky voyage through time as you explore the mansion, grounds, and cemetery by lantern light. Guides in period clothing will lead your exploration of tragedies that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson, and unexplained incidents at the site. Ghost tours launch at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Walden Pumpkin Farm
Pumpkin Patches Around Nashville:
This historic working farm is located in the suburbs of Franklin. Pick-your-own pumpkin and partake in other fun activities like walking through a corn maze and a nature trail, petting farm animals, and going on a wagon ride. General admission for activities costs $13 per person and the farm is open through October 28.
Celebrate all things fall at Cheekwood Harvest! Stroll among the mums and gardens, step into a pumpkin house for the perfect fall photo op, pick a few pumpkins to take home for carving and painting, and sip a few brews in the beer garden. A Halloween Pooch Party plus fall-themed classes are also scheduled.
A petting zoo, pony rides, and pumpkin picking, oh my! Head to the farm for a full day of family fun. Get lost in the corn maze, bite into a juicy caramel apple, and shop for fall decor including colorful mums, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks, and more. On select days, guests can also bring their family pet for Pups in the Park Day. Admission for canines costs $10 per dog and a portion of the proceeds are donated to local animal shelters and rescues.
Find your way through the Luke Bryan corn maze, see pig races and the singing chicken show, and pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch. When the sun goes down, the fun doesn't stop. Honeysuckle Hill Nights includes a light show, fireworks, and a bonfire.
Pumpkin are harvested and displayed on pallets and include ornamental varieties for stacking and traditional ones for carving. Aside from pumpkin shopping, Walden Pumpkin Farm also has an array of activities for all ages, like hay rides, a pumpkin train, a corn maze, and more.
The Franklin pumpkin patch offers pumpkins in all different shapes, sizes, and colors, plus a great selection of mums, corn stalks, hay bales, and fall decor. Play corn hole, grab your pumpkins, and make check out the farm's general store for some merch. Dogs are allowed on leash at the pumpkin patch only.