HENDERSONVILLE CRUISE-IN
Old Sears Parking Lot, Hendersonville
Friday, Oct. 19
Check out a variety of classic cars and hot rods while listening to a live band play the songs of the ’50s and ’60s.
BOO AT THE ZOO
Nashville Zoo, Nashville
Friday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 21
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.
FALL FIESTA
Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin
Saturday, Oct. 20
This celebration of Latino culture features food, music, dance and kids’ activities.
PAWPALOOZA PET FESTIVAL (REGISTER)
Triple Creek Park, Gallatin
Saturday, Oct. 20
A pet walk, pet vendors, live music, food trucks and more. Proceeds go to Bark Park improvements.
SPOOKY TRAIL TRUNK-OR-TREAT
Bledsoe Creek State Park, Gallatin
Saturday, Oct. 20
Halloween fun with a kid-friendly spook trail followed by candy collecting.
RUTHERFORD PARENT’S FALL KIDS FEST
The Avenue Murfreesboro
Saturday, Oct. 20
Join Rutherford Parent for its premier outdoor family festival. Activities include local vendors, live performances by Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers pirate band, face painting and more. The baby costume parade is at 10:30 a.m.; the big kids costume parade is at 11:30 a.m. — both with random drawing prizes.
HIT IT AND QUIDDITCH TOURNAMENT
The Fairgrounds, Nashville
Saturday, Oct. 20
The Nashville Rollergirls host this Harry Potter-themed roller derby tournament where you can cheer for players like Harry Slaughter, Hermione Danger and Dumblegore. Fans can buy spells to affect game play and there’s also a costume contest and Harry Potter surprises.
PRESCHOOL TRACK MEET (REGISTER)
Drakes Creek Park, Hendersonville
Sunday, Oct. 21
This event includes a 25-yard dash, mini hurdles and tennis ball throw.
FAMILY FESTIVAL DAY: PARIS 1900
Frist Art Museum, Nashville
Sunday, Oct. 21
Performances and activities inspired by the exhibit Paris 1900: City of Entertainment and the International Exposition. Plus, hands-on creativity for kids.
