Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Halloween Costume Party (Age 0-6) @ Kids Corner Murfreesboro

Kids Corner Murfreesboro 2705 Old Fort Parkway Suite K, Murfreesboro

Join us for a super fun, baby and toddler friendly Halloween Party. We will have a Sing Along lead by Ms. Rachel, a costume contest and crafts & treats. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available on our website. 

Halloweekend @ Adventure Science Center

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville

Trick-or-Treat at the science center as you explore seasonal science. COST: INCLUDED IN GENERAL ADMISSION       TRICK-OR-TREAT STATIONS MaxFlight  Kinetic Climber  Live Science shows  Sudekum Planetarium Exit  i2 Makerspace  Community Partner Tables  Volunteer Activity Tables  Tinkering Garage  ACTIVITIES DIY Trick-or-Treat Bags - Decorate a treat bag before collecting candy at exhibits around the science ...

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Haunted Museum 2023 @ Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State Museum 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville

On Saturday, October 28, the Tennessee State Museum will celebrate its 25th annual Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival. Begun in the fall of 1998, this family day has become one of the most anticipated days of the year at the Museum. It offers families a free, fun and safe Halloween event for children of all ages. ...

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Free

Haunted Hijinks at Linebaugh

Linebaugh Public Library System 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro

Come join us at Linebaugh Library on Saturday, October 28th, from 10-4 for Haunted Hijinks! Free comic books, candy, and toys, while supplies last, Play some games! Watch some movies! And while you're here, enter in our annual costume contest!

Free

Tween/Teen Escape Room at Linebaugh

Linebaugh Public Library System 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro

As part of our Haunted Hijinks program, our October teen event will be a popular wizard-themed escape room! Please register your team at the event starting at 10 am.

Free

Pumpkinfest

Historic Downtown Franklin 299 Public Square, Franklin

FALL'S FINEST FESTIVAL: PUMPKINFEST! The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 38th Annual PumpkinFest presented by Publix is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 28, 2023. With more than 112,000 people in attendance in 2022, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons ...

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Free

Halloween in the Park – Goodlettsville

Moss Wright Park 745 Caldwell Dr, Goodlettsville

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Halloween In the Park will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11:00am -3:00pm at Moss-Wright Park. The event will consist of a DJ, dancing, a pumpkin patch, crafts, games, photo booths, and treats from local businesses and organizations. This is a family friendly event. There will be carnival type ...

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Free

Trick or Treat @ Honeysuckle Hill

Honeysuckle Hill Farm 1765 Martins Chapel Church Rd, Springfield

October 28th Ghosts, Goblins, and Ghouls! Oh my! Dress as your favorite character and Trick or Treat at various locations around the farm (ages 12 and under). While supplies last. 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Halloween Pup Parade @ Shelby Bottoms

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

Saturday, October 28 1 - 3 pm All Ages (and all dogs!) No Registration Required The Metro Animal Care and Control pups are bringing the Halloween spirit! Come give some love to these wonderful adoptable dogs anytime from 1 - 3, or dress up your own furry friend for our Halloween Pup Parade and costume ...

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Free

Halloween in the Park – Smyrna

Sharp Springs Park 1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna

10/28/2023 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM  Location:Sharp Springs Park (Espey Drive Entrance) 1000 Espey Drive Smyrna, Tennessee 37167 Add to my Calendar October 28th           Public Program           Halloween in the Park Smyrna Parks and Recreation present Halloween in the Park 2023: games, costume contest, haunted hayride ($5.00/person), haunted maze ($5.00/person), ...

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Free

Costume Party @ Plaza Mariachi Music City

Plaza Mariachi Music City 3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

Join us for a Costume Party on Saturday, October 28 from 6-9 pm. There will be a princess show, characters, candy give-away, Michael Jackson Thriller Show, and Princess Singing Show.

Twisted Tennessee: Two Sides to Every Tale

Historic Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum 636 Farrell Pkwy, Nashville

Take a journey through the twisted tales of Tennessee history, listen to both sides of each dark story from the participants themselves, and decide for yourself…guilty or innocent, liar or truth teller, murderer or victim? After your guided journey through Tennessee’s dark past sit a spell at the Two Tales Tavern with 18th century murder ...

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$10 – $18

Shelby Bottoms Ghostbusters

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

Saturday, October 28 7 - 8 pm Ages 12+ Registration Required Come and join us for a SpOoOoOoOky evening! We'll learn all about the history and folklore of Shelby Bottoms Park and Greenway that could lead to some spectral goings-on. Join us for this naturalist's spin on ghost hunting! Leaders: Hazel Miller & Volunteer Naturalist ...

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Free