Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin · TN
Things to do with kids in Nashville — October 2026
23 family events in October 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Central Time.
What’s on now in Nashville →Events
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Barfield Bash Halloween Carnival and Not So Haunted Hayride
Barfield Crescent Park
From $5All ages
- Community
Through Nov 1
Boo at the Zoo
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
From $19All ages
- Outdoors
Through Nov 1
Cheekwood Harvest
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
From $14All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Halloween Spooktacular at Edmondson Pike Library
Nashville Public Library — Edmondson Pike Branch
Free
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Harvest Days at Cannonsburgh Village (50th annual)
Cannonsburgh Village
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Through Oct 25
Mother Goose (Snuggery Series) at Nashville Children's Theatre
Nashville Children's Theatre
PaidAges 0–5
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Pumpkinfest in Downtown Franklin
Main Street, Historic Downtown Franklin
All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM
Shelby Bottoms Ghostbusters
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
Ages 12+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:30 PM
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Shadow Puppet Show (Wishing Chair Productions)
Nashville Public Library — Main Library (Childrens Theatre)
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat at Belle Meade
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Monday at the Frist
Frist Art Museum
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 8:00 AM
Fall Migration Bird Banding at Warner Park Nature Center
Warner Park Nature Center
All ages
- Trick-or-treat
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Spooky Stations Trick-or-Treat at the Main Library
Nashville Public Library — Main Library
Free
- Festivals and parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM
Halloween Party at Donelson Library
Nashville Public Library — Donelson Branch
Free
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:15 PM
The Puppet Truck presents Hansel and Gretel
Nashville Public Library — Hadley Park Branch
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
A Haunted House in Warner Woods
Warner Park Nature Center
Ages 16+
- Not-so-scary
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Toddler Spooktacular at Patterson Park
Patterson Park Community Center
Ages 2–5
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Anime Dance Party at the Main Library
Nashville Public Library — Main Library (The Commons)
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Creature Casualties: Halloween Nature Trivia
Warner Park Nature Center
Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
El Día de los Muertos at Cheekwood
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
PaidAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Halloween at Adventure Science Center
Adventure Science Center
From $18All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Mr. Bond's Science Guys: Spooky Science Show
Nashville Public Library — Inglewood Branch
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Teen Fest: Halloween at the Frist
Frist Art Museum
Free