Fun Things to do in Nashville this Fall!

Nashville in the fall is hard to beat. From football to festivals to foliage, there’s so much to see and do! Here’s your guide to the Xennial-approved fun things to do in Nashville this fall! (Halloween edition coming soon!)

Festivals

Nashville Fall Festival: deep in West Nashville is the cutest fall festival around! A giant corn maze, hot air balloons (select days) fun for the kids, food trucks, pick-your-own pumpkins, photo ops, and more! Use code TIPJAR for 20% off your tickets! (I get a small commission if you use my code, so it’s a win-win!). Runs through Oct. 27.

Lucky Ladd Farms: fun for the whole family, but it does get crowded, so plan ahead and try to go on an off day! Runs through Nov. 1.

Oktoberfest – Thurs-Sun, Oct 3-6 in Germantown (it’s the second biggest in the country). Also, most of the breweries are having their own version of Oktoberfest, so be sure to check out their socials for details!

Pop-ups

Dream Hotel: It’s Fall Y’all! (Opens Oct. 2) Downtown

Hidden Bar: The Sandworm (Beetlejuice themed) through Oct. 31 Downtown

Holston House: The Raven’s Nest bar (Opens Sept. 27) Downtown

sidebar: Apotheca (opens Oct. 1) in the Bode Hotel Downtown

Music

Musician’s Corner – enjoy live music, food trucks, and more in Centennial Park (weekends through Sept. 27)

Fridays by the River – with East Nashville Beer Works, benefiting Shelby Park & Bottoms in East (every Friday through Oct. 25)

Movies

NightLight 615 – these always sell out QUICK. So, don’t wait to get tickets!

Tailgate Brewery – the movie nights at Tailgate are fun year round, but check out October’s spooky line-up! In West Nashville

Stardust Drive-In – nostalgic and perfect for cuddling on a chilly night in Watertown

The Great Outdoors

Arrington Vineyards – the Fall is always a great time to visit the vineyards, and their fall frosé is just the icing on the cake.

Cheekwood: Cheekwood Harvest. So many pumpkins, photo ops, and a great excuse to wander the beautiful grounds and take in the fall air. Through Oct. 27 in Belle Meade.

Walk the Parks! As the leaves change, it’s a perfect time to check out Radnor, Percy Warner, or one of the many other beautiful parks throughout Nashville. Or head east to Cookeville, ignore TLC, and go chasing waterfalls!

Other fun!

Thursday, Oct. 10 – Booze at the Zoo: The adults-only, after hours trick-or-treat and costume party. The zoo is always a fun time!

Oct. 11-31 – Boo at the Zoo: the zoo, but make it Fall, with special activities for the kids, trick-or-treating and more!

Cheekwood: Afternoon tea at the cafe every Tuesday and Thursday through Oct. 24

Visit Tennessee’s own Stars Hollow, Leipers Fork in Franklin!

Make a candle at the Alice in Wonderland, speak-easy inspired Alice, inside the Golden Slipper in Germantown.

Cozy up next to an open flame (literally) at a glass blowing workshop at Glasshaüs in Berry Hill!

Check out my Instagram page for all the cozy restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more around town!

Farmers Markets – get your fall produce and more every day of the week!

Halloween

For ALL the spooky season things, check out my post for the best things to do this Halloween in Nashville! And be sure to check back as more will be added as they’re announced!

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That’s a wrap on things to do in Nashville this Fall! For one-off activities, like weekend festivals, parties, and more, be sure you’re signed up for my events newsletter where I give you all the fun things for this week, the next, and beyond!

Happy Fall, y’all!

XO,
SB