Fun Things to do in Nashville this Fall – 2026

Nashville in the fall is hard to beat. From football to festivals to foliage, there’s so much to see and do! Here’s your guide to the Xennial-approved fun things to do in Nashville this fall! (And check out the Halloween edition, too!) Fun Things to do in Nashville this Fall – 2026

Festivals

Nashville Fall Festival: deep in West Nashville is the cutest fall festival around! A giant corn maze, hot air balloons (select days) fun for the kids, food trucks, pick-your-own pumpkins, photo ops, and more! Runs Fri-Sun from Sept 18-Nov. 1

Lucky Ladd Farms: fun for the whole family, but it does get crowded, so plan ahead and try to go on an off day! Runs Sept 16-Oct. 31

Cheekwood: Harvest Weekends Music (Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 25) in Belle Meade

Bar B Cutie: Coat and Sock Collection in Madison (through October 12)

Sept. 18-Oct. 18 – Bavarian Bierhaus: Oktoberfest, modeled after Munich in Opry Mills

Oct. 10 – Nashville Farmer’s Market: Fall Festival with Pumpkin Crafts, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo and More in Germantown

Oct. 24 – Fat Bottom Brewing: Fall Festival in the Nations

Oct. 24-25 – Williamson Heritage: Pumpkin Fest in Downtown Franklin

Crafts

Cheekwood: An assortment of fall-themed art and craft workshops in Belle Meade (Sept. 19-Oct. 10)

Alice: Alchemy House – Practical Magic themed candle and perfume workshops inside the Golden Slipper in Germantown

SMART Art & Craft: Sew a witch hat, crochet a pumpkin and all kinds of other craft workshops in Music Valley

Oct. 9-11 – Centennial Park: Tennessee Craft Fair in West End

Oct. 10 – Hillside Hangout: Oktoberfest in Mt. Juliet

Oct. 11 – ​Lawrence and Clark’s Cacti Co​.: Fall Fest in Donelson

Oct. 11 – ​Nectar Urban Cantina​: Kids’ Painting Class with Little Brush Party in Donelson

Oct. 13 – ​Fait La Force​: Twin Peaks Trivia with Costumes Encouraged in WeHo

Oct. 24 – Turnip Green Creative Reuse: Spooky Paper Making in WeHo

Pop-ups

Tailgate Brewery: Tailgate Fest with special Oktoberfest decor and specials in Germantown and Murfreesboro (Sept. 3-Oct. 25)

Hidden Bar: Impractical Magic open now through ?? Downtown

Holston House: Spookeasy now through Oct. 31 Downtown

Tailgate East: Moonlight and Mischief through Nov. 1 in East

East Nashville Beer Works: Black Flame – Hocus Pocus themed (9/24-11/1) in East

Alice: Alchemy House – Practical Magic themed candle and perfume workshops inside the Golden Slipper in Germantown

Virgin Hotel: The Apothecary in Midtown

Gramp’s Garage Bar: Spooky pop-up in East

Schulman’s: Halloween (Michael Myers) pop-up in East (Oct. 22-31)

Chopper Tiki: Hulaween: Movies, mugs, music, and more in East (through Oct. 31)

Sonny’s: Frankenstein’s Lab in Germantown (through Oct. 31)

Barrel Proof: Black Lagoon pop-up in Germantown (Oct. 13-31)

Amendment XVIII: Spooky speakeasy pop-up in Frankling (Oct. 6-Nov. 1)

NYX Rooftop: Sisters of the Night witchy pop-up in East (Oct. 1-31)

Music

Fridays By the River – with East Nashville Beer Works, benefiting Shelby Park & Bottoms in East (every Friday through Oct. 25)

When Pigues Fly – this outdoor music venue is enchanting all the time, but it’s especially magical in the Fall. In Nolensville.

Movies

NightLight 615 – these always sell out QUICK. So, don’t wait to get tickets!

Stardust Drive-In – nostalgic and perfect for cuddling on a chilly night in Watertown

Oct. 30 – Nashville Yards: Movie Night “Hocus Pocus” Downtown

The Great Outdoors

Arrington Vineyards – the Fall is always a great time to visit the vineyards, and their fall frosé is just the icing on the cake.

Breeden’s Orchard – Cidery, photo ops, apple cider donuts, room for the kids to roam, and more in Mt. Juliet

Cheekwood: Cheekwood Harvest. So many pumpkins, photo ops, and a great excuse to wander the beautiful grounds and take in the fall air. Through Nov. 1 in Belle Meade.

Walk the Parks! As the leaves change, it’s a perfect time to check out Radnor, Percy Warner, or one of the many other beautiful parks throughout Nashville. Or head east to Cookeville, ignore TLC, and go chasing waterfalls!

Other fun!

Oct. 1-31 – Prickly Pear Coffee: Gilmore Girls Coffee Crawl throughout Nashville

Oct. 8 – Noble Park: Fall Market in the Gulch

Oct. 10 – ​Cowboy Ranch Rescue​: Pumpkins and Ponies with Fall Fun and Rescue Ponies in Antioch

Oct. 9-11 – Centennial Park: Tennessee Craft Fair in West End

Oct. 14 – Cherries​: Fall Market in East

Oct. 15 – Booze at the Zoo: The adults-only, after hours trick-or-treat and costume party. The zoo is always a fun time!

Oct. 16 – Warner Park Nature Center: Autumn Sound Bath Meditation in Belle Meade

Oct. 16-Nov. 1 – Boo at the Zoo: the zoo, but make it Fall, with special activities for the kids, trick-or-treating and more!

Oct. 17-18 – Bicentennial Park: Vanderbilt’s Southern Festival of Books in Germantown

Oct. 18 – Belle Meade Historic Site: Fall Wreath Workshop in Belle Meade

Oct. 30 – Carousel Farms: The Creek Dinner Halloween edition in West Nashville

Visit Tennessee’s own Stars Hollow, Leipers Fork in Franklin!

Cuddle baby goats at Noble Springs Dairy farm in Franklin!

Cozy up next to an open flame (literally) at a glass blowing workshop at Glasshaüs in Berry Hill! (They close for good in December, so definitely don’t procrastinate this one!)

Farmers Markets – get your fall produce and more every day of the week!

Check out my Instagram page for all the cozy restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more around town!

Halloween

For ALL the spooky season things, check out my post for the best things to do this Halloween in Nashville! And be sure to check back as more will be added as they’re announced!

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Happy Fall, y’all!

XO,
SB