BOO AT THE ZOO
Nashville Zoo, Nashville
Friday, Oct. 26 – Sunday, Oct. 28
Don your costumes for the trick-or-treating trail with character visits and animal encounters. Other fun includes carnival games, hayrides, the Haunted Barn and more.
MOVIES AT THE SCHERMERHORN
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville
Friday, Oct. 26
Limited tickets are still available to see Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas on the big screen while Nashville Symphony performs the score.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA — OPENING WEEKEND!
TPAC’s Jackson Hall, Nashville
Friday, Oct. 26 – Sunday, Oct. 28
Experience Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece.
EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Cheekwood, Nashville
Saturday, Oct. 27
This Latin American “Day of the Dead” festival features traditional dance, colorful art activities, authentic food, altar displays and shopping in the marketplace. New this year: Middle and high school student groups will create chalk-based murals on site portraying aspects of the holiday.
HAUNTED MUSEUM GHOST STORY FESTIVAL
Tennessee State Museum, Nashville
Saturday, Oct. 27
Hear chilling but kid-friendly stories from Tennessee’s past along with prizes, craft activities and costume contests. Admission is free and it’s also a great opportunity to check out the brand-new museum if you haven’t been there yet!
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY’S FREE DAY OF MUSIC
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville
Saturday, Oct. 27
Enjoy 25 musical performances including the Nashville Symphony, Nashville Salsa Machine and more. There’s also an outdoor beer garden along with Halloween- and El Dia de los Muertos-themed activities including face painting and costume contests.
