Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Lantern Parade

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Stree, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Celebrate how individuals can come together and joyfully light up our community at this wonderful Tennessee STEAM Festival event! Join us here at the Discovery Center in collaboration with the Rutherford Arts Alliance for our inaugural Lantern Parade on October 20, 5:30-7 p.m. Complimentary grilled cheese sandwiches will be provided by Electric Griddle, Middle Tennessee ...

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Halloween Pooch Parade

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

Calling all costumed canines! Whether your dog is ‘paws’itively frightening or ear-scratchingly adorable, we love to see them all. Vendors will delight your furry friends with special treats and photo opportunities abound in the Pumpkin Houses. *Please note dogs are not allowed inside any buildings. We ask that all pups be on a leash.

Zombie Night at the Park – Lavergne

Veterans Memorial Park Lavergne, Tn La Vergne, TN, United States

Saturday, October 22, 2022 Lace up your dancing shoes for a dance party, followed by a movie in the park at 6:00 p.m. This year’s movie will be The Addams Family 2 (2021). The movie will be shown on the football field. Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets as well as picnic ...

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Free

Pups and Popcorn @ Crockett Park

Crockett Park 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, United States

In celebration of the City of Brentwood’s Pet Friendly Initiative, Brentwood is partnering with the Williamson County Animal Center for "Pups and Popcorn," a dog friendly event at Crockett Park! This event will include a pet photo booth, pup Halloween costume contest, pet-friendly inspired food trucks for both people and pets, and a pup-themed movie! ...

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Free

Trunk or Treat @ Bledsoe Creek

Bledsoe Creek State Park 400 Zieglers Fort Rd, Gallatin, TN, United States

Bring the kids to the park for some Halloween fun. There will be a section blocked off for families to walk down one side of the road and up the other side, collecting Halloween treats along the way.

Free

Ghost and Lantern Tour

Historic Mansker's Station 705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville, TN, United States

Visitors of all ages are invited to step back in time and take a night tour through the grounds of the Bowen Plantation Home and Historic Mansker's Station. Historical interpreters dressed in 1700's attire will guide guests by lantern light through the historic sites where they will listen to stories and tales of days gone ...

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$10

Fall Into Science Festival

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville, TN, United States

This FREE event is a Fall Festival that includes games, performances, Live Science demonstrations, hands-on STEAM activities, and more!

Castle of Villains

Rock Castle State Historic Site 139 Rock Castle Ln, Hendersonville, TN, United States

Sunday October 23, 2022 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for a fiendishly good time as your favorite fairy-tale Villains take over Historic Rock Castle for the 5th annual Castle of Villains, presented by Historic Rock Castle and Character Visits 4 U! A truly unique Halloween experience for all ages! Sunday October 23, 2022 ...

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Bells Bend New Moon Hike

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

October 25, 2022 Time 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Description Age level: All ages Call 615-862-4187 or register by email bellsbend@nashville.gov. The new moon provides us with beautiful darkness to observe the expansive night skies of Bells Bend. We will gaze at the stars, try to spot some prominent constellations, and talk about light pollution, as ...

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Free