MUSIC IN THE VINES
Arrington Vineyards, Arrington
Friday, Oct. 26 – Sunday, Oct. 28
Enjoy live bluegrass and jazz music in two different settings on the property.
DISNEY’S NEWSIES
Academy Park Performing Arts Center, Franklin
Friday, Oct. 26 – Saturday, Oct. 27
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) presents this musical set in turn-of-the-century New York City with a story that inspires people to fight for what’s right and seize the day.
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.
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.
ENCHANTED FOREST (REGISTER)
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, Brentwood
Saturday, Oct. 27
Enjoy a not-so-scary trail adventure that includes guided walks, a hayride, live animal presentations, face painting and more. Costumes encouraged.
35TH ANNUAL PUMPKINFEST
Downtown Franklin
Saturday, Oct. 27
More than 65,000 people descend upon the streets for Halloween-themed fun including costume contests, extreme pumpkin carving demonstrations, arts and crafts, live entertainment. The Kids’ Zone fills a city block with face painting, games, pony rides, inflatables and more.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
American Girl Store, Franklin
Saturday, Oct. 27
Girls who come in costume will get a sweet treat and make a Halloween Boo Box craft.
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.
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.
POLOWEEN
Harlinsdale Park, Franklin
Sunday, Oct. 28
It’s the Superheroes vs the Villians in this arena polo match followed by FPA vs University of Kentucky.
