Month of October
Boo at the Zoo | Friday, October 11-Sunday, October 27
Amiee Stubbs and Nashville Zoo
Grab your festive costume and head to the Nashville Zoo for their delightful annual Halloween event. There will be carnival games, bounce houses, dance parties, a corn pit, hayrides, trick-or-treating, and so much more! nashvillezoo.org/boo
Headquarters Beercade Stranger Things Pop-Up | Thursday, October 10- Sunday, November 3
Headquarters Beercade
Headquarters Beercade has transformed into Hawkins Arcade: a Stranger Things Halloween Experience for the month of October! Inspired by the cult-favorite show, the interactive bar experience will feature over-the-top installations and photo moments throughout the two-story space, as well as a Stranger Things inspired cocktail menu. hq-nashville.com
Jack's Pumpkin Glow | Thursday, October 3-Sunday, October 27
Patrick Tewey
Taking place at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, Jack's Pumpkin Glow will allow for family and friends to take a leisurely walk and marvel at thousands of intricately carved pumpkins. As jack o' lanterns illuminate the park for an unforgettable evening, make sure to grab a few photos and some seasonal snacks. glowpumpkin.com
Nightmare Before Christmas Chocolate Display at JW Marriott | On display until Monday, November 4
The frightfully delicious chocolate creation will be on display for visitors to enjoy until November 4. Led by the 2019 Greater Nashville Hotel Association Chef of the Year, Executive Pastry Chef Romain Fournel, the JW Marriott Nashville pastry team worked together in creating all that is on display from the life-size figures of Jack and Sally Skellington, to the pumpkins and the gravestones. It took 250 pounds of chocolate, 100 pounds of fondant, and over 2 months to create.
Halloween Ghost Tours of Lotz House | Every Friday night through the month of October
Franklin on Foot has partnered with the Lotz House to offer evening ghost tours on the property. Guided by Margie Thessin, guests will have the chance to experience the Civil War spirits that are said to haunt the historic home. Guided tours will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run every hour until the final tour at 10:30 p.m. Tours will take place every Friday night through the month of October and Halloween night. franklinonfoot.com
Saturday, October 26
Frighteen Ninety Nine
The monster-sized Halloween block party is taking over Germantown district in the streets and property of Von Elrod's. This larger than life festival will feature nationally recognized entertainment performing while drinks are poured all night long from multiple bars inside and out. Complete with three stages, silent disco, food trucks, a photo booth, and a costume contest with over $1K in cash and prizes, this party has something for everyone. eventbrite.com
Halloween Pooch Parade at Cheekwood
Caitlin Harris
Bring your favorite four-legged friends to Cheekwood for their fourth annual Pooch Parade! Costumed canines and their owners are invited to parade around the gardens for a fun morning stroll, costume contest, and even a popsicle eating contest for a cool treat for all the pups out there. Categories for the costume contest will include best team spirit, most creative, and best owner/dog combo. cheekwood.org
Acme's I Know What You Did Last Halloween Throwback Party
Join Broadway's Acme Feed & Seed for a scary throwback party. They'll be putting Schwing, Recognize, and all your favorite 90's-2000's party jams in one place for the most infamous night of the year. acmefeedandseed.com
Music Row Pub Crawl
Explore Nashville and partake in one of the largest bar crawls in the South! go.evvnt.com
Dirty Little Secret's Halloween EYES WIDE SHUT Costume Party with Veuve Clicquot
Dream Nashville
Dream Nashville's Dirty Little Secret will be hosting EYES WIDE SHUT: Halloween Edition. Kick off the spookiest week of the year at the sultry, experiential nightclub nestled in the shadows of Printer's Alley. dreamhotels.com/nashville
Sell Your Soul at The Sutler, Rambler, and Melrose Billiard Parlor
Back for the 5th consecutive year, Sell Your Soul is bigger than ever and is a must attend Halloween Bash! This is the first time the most historic basement in Nashville, (Melrose Billiard Parlor) has closed its doors to the public to be a part of a ticketed event. You can get down in the underground and weave your way through to Rambler cocktail lounge and upstairs to The Sutler to rock the night away. facebook.com/events
Sunday, October 27
Butchertown Hall's Second Annual Pumpkin Carving Event
Butchertown Hall
Butchertown Hall is hosting its second annual pumpkin carving competition on their patio from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Guests can grab a pumpkin from Butchertown Hall's patch or bring their own. Carving tools will be provided by the restaurant. Judging will take place at 8:00 p.m. and prizes will include three $50 gift cards to Butchertown Hall. Fall happy hour specials will also be available in addition to signature Halloween cocktails. butchertownhall.com
PoloWeen at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Franklin Polo Academy
Join the Franklin Polo Club for an afternoon of fun at PoloWeen! This family-friendly event includes multiple polo matches, kids' activities, food, drinks, music, live commentary, face painting, yard games, and of course, beautiful ponies. franklinpolo.com
Pumpkin Painting with Shenanigoats
Shenanigoats Yoga
Head to Shenanigaots Yoga for this fang-tastic Halloween event where you can paint pumpkins while snuggling baby goats! Everyone will take home their very own pumpkin at the end of the event. The goats will be dressed up and kids of all ages are encouraged to wear their costumes too. eventbrite.com
Thursday, October 31
L.A. Jackson's Halloween Party
Mayter Scott
L.A. Jackson is encouraging guests to bring out their best costumes for the ultimate Halloween celebration. The not-to-be-missed Halloween party will include beats by DJ Austin, tarot readings, costume contests, eerie decorations, and spooky potions. Additionally, both Marsh House and Killebrew will be offering a scrumptious Halloween cake doughnut topped with vanilla glaze and a chocolate bat that will be available October 11 through October 31.
L27's Halloween Freak Show Party
BRND House
Starting October 31 through November 2, L27 rooftop lounge will be transformed into L27's Freak Show, a creepy carnival-themed party. There will be music by DJ Ackerman beginning at 8 p.m. and other carnival-inspired entertainment like a tarot card reader, magician, and more. Costumes are required for entry and light bites and a full bar will be offered in addition to Halloween inspired cocktails. l27nashville.com
Spooky City Disco Party at 6th & Peabody
6th & Peabody will celebrate their first Halloween in Nashville by partnering with Sparkle City to create a Spooky City Disco Party, Darkside of the Moon Shine. Sparkle City, a local DJ and disco party company will create the ultimate Halloween experience with funky music, multiple surprises, including a costume contest, dance-off, and drink specials. The event is from 9 pm until 12:30 am and admission is free. 6thandpeabody.com
Bar Otaku's Cosplay Contest
Nashville's popular Izakaya will be hosting a Cosplay contest on Halloween night with winners announced at midnight. The first-place winner will win $100 cash and a $50 gift card and the second-place winner will receive a $50 gift card. A special guest will be judging the contest. barotaku.com
Hallowed Haunts at Hidden Bar
This spooky season head to Noelle's Hidden Bar and experience a Halloween wonderland like never before. Complete with Halloween candy-inspired cocktails and a live DJ, it's set to be a scary good time! noelle-nashville.com
The Munsters Halloween Haunt at House of Cards
House of Cards has a big haunt planned for Halloween hosted by Eddie Munster of The Munsters actor Butch Patrick. Come dine with The Munsters on Halloween donning your favorite costume while experiencing the award-winning, magical cusine and intriguing illusions. Reservations available on OpenTable or at hocnashville.com/halloween.
Liquor Lab's Halloween Cocktail Festival
Nashville's newest and most unique cocktails-meets-cooking-class experience, Liquor Lab, is hosting its first-ever Halloween Cocktail Festival. The unique venue will transform its classrooms into a spooky cocktail Coachella with everything from specialty sips and a smörgåsbord of local food to live music and much more! exploretock.com/liquorlabnashville
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row's "Disco Dierks"
Head to the disco this Halloween at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row with live music, a DJ, and other fun Halloween surprises. Book your VIP flight service in advance by calling 615-208-5262. facebook.com/events
Union Teller "Serial Killer" Trivia
Union Teller
Kicking off on the night of Halloween, Union Teller will host a special Halloween "Serial Killer" themed trivia from 6-8 p.m. Winners will receive gift cards and costumes are welcome! fairlanehotel.com/eat-drink/union-teller
2nd Annual Halloween Party at True Music Room
Join True Music Room on the 5th floor of the Cambria Nashville Downtown for a spooky night of music by The MIPS. Bring your friends and come in your best costume for a chance to win some awesome prizes. ticketweb.com
Tarot Readings at Union Station Hotel
This Halloween, the notoriously haunted Union Station Hotel will be offering free tarot readings and mediumship in the grand lobby from 5-6 pm. Guests can also enjoy an Abigail cocktail, named for the 119-year-old property's resident ghost, and other drink specials and Southern-inspired bites in the lobby from Carter's during happy hour from 5-7 pm. Additionally, Union Station Hotel’s complimentary history tours will have a special focus on Abigail the week of Halloween. The tours, which begin in front of the lobby fireplace, are every Wednesday and Friday at 4:45 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. unionstationhotelnashville.com
Halloween Trivia on Top at Holston House Nashville
Holston House invites Nashville locals and hotel guests alike to celebrate Halloween with their Trivia on Top Costume Contest from 7-10 p.m. Trivia participants are welcomed to form teams and take part in this spooky competition for prizes, including first place in trivia and best costume. hyatt.com
Saturday, November 2
OZ Arts Nashville presents Fable Cry's Festival of Ghouls
Fable Cry's Festival of Ghouls is coming to OZ Arts and providing Halloween fans the opportunity to cap off the fun spirit of the popular holiday over the weekend. Guests are urged to put on their ghoulish best and step into a unique, twisted vision of the 1930s in this immersive Halloween party and over-the-top cabaret created by Nashville-based noir rockers Fable Cry. ozartsnashville.org
Thursday, November 7
Campari & Canines at Marsh House
Marsh house has teamed up with Campari and Pet Wants, Nashville's first all-natural pet food shop, for Campari & Canines- a special yappy hour event filled with tricks, treats, and prizes. Guests are encouraged to bring their furry friends for a fun evening out on the Marsh House patio. Pups can enjoy photo ops in the doggy photo booth and plenty of treats provided by Campari and Pet Wants, while guests can enjoy unbeatable happy hour specials. marshhouserestaurant.com/events