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11 kid-friendly Halloween events near Nashville with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 7 towns. The earliest to open is Harvest NIGHTS at Cheekwood, on September 24. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 3 list free admission.
Seventh-generation family farm west of downtown Franklin with a corn maze, heirloom pumpkins (pre-picked), tractor playground, tire swings and mini golf.
Big farm festival north of Nashville with 30-plus attractions: a large corn maze, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pig races, a pumpkin cannon, zip lines and climbing play areas.
Family pumpkin farm in Smyrna with hayrides, an animal barn, farm play and a country store known for pumpkin fudge.
Weekend farm north of Nashville with an eight-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, magic shows, a new dinosaur play area and a giant jack-o'-lantern jump pillow.
Evening Halloween event at the zoo with trick-or-treat stations, a fall fun zone, carousel rides, animal shows and a Día de los Muertos night on Nov.
The city's largest event, a daytime Halloween festival at Charlie Daniels Park with costume contests for kids and pets, hay and pony rides, a trackless train and games.
Free town Halloween festival with dozens of candy booths, inflatables, games and costume contests in a park setting.
Thursday evenings at the botanical garden's fall festival, with lit-up scarecrows, pumpkin displays and live music, ending with a Halloween-themed Bootanical Bash.
Family Halloween evening at the historic estate with trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, a costume contest and hayrides around the grounds.
Free afternoon Halloween party at the historic plantation site with candy stations, crafts, hayrides, a hay maze and photo spots; pumpkin carving costs extra.
Middle Tennessee's biggest family fall street festival takes over downtown Franklin's Main Street, now over two days, with costume contests, a kids' area, vendors and music.
Boo at the Zoo, Gentry Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze, Halloween in the Park (Mt. Juliet), Halloween in the Park (Smyrna), Harvest NIGHTS at Cheekwood, Hauntings at The Hermitage, and 5 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Harvest NIGHTS at Cheekwood on September 24, 2026.
Boo at the Zoo, Gentry Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze, Halloween in the Park (Mt. Juliet), Halloween in the Park (Smyrna), Harvest NIGHTS at Cheekwood, Honeysuckle Hill Farm Fall Festival, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Gentry Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze, Honeysuckle Hill Farm Fall Festival, Shuckle's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch and Walden Pumpkin Farm, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Halloween in the Park (Smyrna), PumpkinFest and Trick-or-Treat at Belle Meade list free admission on the official site.
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