Top 5 October 2025 events in Middle Tennessee — Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival at Centennial Park, Fall Tennessee Craft Fair, Wine Around the Square in Murfreesboro, Halloween Speakeasy at Oaklands Mansion, and Walden Farm Fall Festival in Smyrna. Bright fall colors, pumpkins, and live music represent the season

Top Things To Do in October for Smyrna, Murfreesboro & Nashville (TN)

Last Updated on October 4, 2025 by Patricia Omishakin

Here’s your one-stop, Middle Tennessee-only guide for September. Keep this open while you plan… each pick includes dates, where to go, why it’s worth it, and the best link(s) to check for details and tickets.

Best Events in Smyrna for October 2025

Here are some verified events with links you can include in your blog. Always check the linked pages again closer to the date.

Entertainment / Concerts

Fall Festival of Magic

Date & Time: Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25, 2025, time TBA
Location: The Station Theater, 118 Front Street, Smyrna, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Fall Festival of Magic — Tixtree
A magic show by members of the Middle Tennessee Magic Club at The Station Theater.

Crazy Train – America’s Ozzy Tribute

Date & Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
Location: The Station Theater, 118 Front Street, Smyrna, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Crazy Train at The Station Theater (Facebook)
A tribute concert covering Ozzy Osbourne’s hits.

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 2025, time TBA
Location: 14119 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN
Cost: See link
Link: AllEvents listing for You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
A staged musical performance of the family favorite.

Traditions of Smyrna Classic Car Cruise-In

Date & Time: Friday, October 24, 2025, time TBA
Location: 800 Great Circle, Smyrna, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Classic Car Cruise-In listing — AllEvents
A community gathering of classic cars with music and social time.

Family Friendly / Seasonal

Halloween in the Park

Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, time TBA
Location: Espey Drive area, Smyrna, TN
Cost: Free
Link: Halloween in the Park — AllEvents
A community trick-or-treat and fall celebration for families.

Fright Nights: Haunted House for Kids

Date & Time: Friday, October 10, 2025, time TBA
Location: 100 Sam Ridley Parkway E, Smyrna, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Fright Nights — AllEvents
A mild haunted house experience oriented for children.

Walden Farm Annual Fall Appreciation Event

Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025, time TBA
Location: Walden Farm, Smyrna, TN
Cost: Free
Link: Walden Farm Fall Appreciation — AllEvents
A farm event with seasonal activities and local goods.

Adults 21+ / Special Event

Women of Rock Halloween Costume Ball

Date & Time: Friday, October 31, 2025, Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM
Location: The Station Theater, 118 Front Street, Smyrna, TN
Cost: ~$25
Link: Women of Rock Halloween Costume Ball (Patch)
A rock concert and Halloween costume party (ages 18+).


Murfreesboro October 2025 Events

Special Olympics Tennessee Fall State Games

Date & Time: October 17–18, 2025
Location: Murfreesboro / local sites
Cost: See link
Link: Murfreesboro Special Events Calendar
A multi-sport event for Special Olympics participants. Murfreesboro TN

Tennessee STEAM Festival at Murfreesboro Airport

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Murfreesboro Municipal Airport
Cost: Free
Link: Airport STEAM Festival – Murfreesboro Official
Hands-on science, tech, engineering, art, and math activities for families and learners. Murfreesboro TN

Rutherford Parent Fall Kids Fest 2025

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN
Cost: Free
Link: Rutherford Parent Fall Kids Fest (Eventbrite)
A free family fest with carnival games, performances, a costume parade, and giveaways. Eventbrite

Halloween Speakeasy at Oaklands Mansion

Date & Time: October 16 & 17, 2025, 6:30 PM
Location: Oaklands Mansion, Murfreesboro, TN
Cost: ~$75 (21+)
Link: Oaklands Mansion Events Calendar
An adult-only Halloween event with themed entertainment in a historic mansion. Oaklands Mansion

Oaklands Mansion Pumpkin Patch (Fall Season)

Date & Time: October 14–31, 2025 (during regular grounds hours)
Location: Oaklands Mansion, Murfreesboro, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Oaklands Mansion Events
Pick pumpkins and explore the mansion grounds during the fall season. Oaklands Mansion

Middle TN Fall Forum (TNGIC)

Date & Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025 (time TBA)
Location: Fleming Training Center, 2022 Blanton Dr, Murfreesboro, TN
Cost: Free
Link: TNGIC 2025 Middle Fall Forum
A regional GIS / mapping professionals forum, open to non-members. TNGIC+1

Outdoor Murfreesboro Native Plant Sale & Exploration

Date & Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025 (time TBA)
Location: The Wilderness Station, Murfreesboro, TN
Cost: Free
Link: Outdoor Murfreesboro – Native Plant Sale
Meet natural resource professionals, buy native plants, and learn about local ecology. Murfreesboro TN

Wine Around the Square

Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (time TBA)
Location: Downtown Murfreesboro Square
Cost: See link
Link: Murfreesboro October Events – AllEvents
A wine tasting event featuring local and regional wines around the historic square

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Nashville October 2025 Events

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Centennial Park, Nashville, TN
Cost: Free
Link: Celebrate Nashville — Visit Music City
A multicultural festival with music, dance, food, kids’ activities, and an international marketplace. Visit Nashville TN

Fall Tennessee Craft Fair

Date & Time: October 10–12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Centennial Park, Nashville, TN
Cost: Free
Link: Tennessee Craft Fair — Centennial Park
A juried art fair featuring handcrafted works by local and regional artists. Centennial Park Conservancy

KIDSVILLE at the Parthenon

Date & Time: Saturdays, October 11, 18, 25, 2025; approx. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: The Parthenon, Centennial Park, Nashville, TN
Cost: Free
Link: KIDSVILLE at the Parthenon — Centennial Park
An arts and play series for children ages 2–12 and their families. Centennial Park Conservancy

International Archaeology Day & TN STEAM Festival

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: The Parthenon, Centennial Park, Nashville, TN
Cost: Free
Link: International Archaeology Day / TN STEAM — Centennial Park
Hands-on STEAM and archaeology activities spotlighting science, history, and education. Centennial Park Conservancy

Dog Day Festival

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
Cost: Free
Link: Dog Day Festival — Centennial Park Events
A celebration for dogs and their families, featuring fun zones, contests, and pet-friendly activities. Centennial Park Conservancy

Starry Night Fundraiser

Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Starry Night — Centennial Park Events
An evening arts event under the stars featuring music, art, and local performers. Centennial Park Conservancy

The Head and The Heart – “Aperture Tour”

Date & Time: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Location: Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Ascend Amphitheater – Concerts & Shows
A headline concert by The Head and The Heart at Nashville’s outdoor amphitheater. Ascend Amphitheater+1

Jacob Collier with Chris Thile & Nashville Symphony

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Location: Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Ascend Amphitheater – Concerts & Shows
A special performance blending jazz, orchestral, and ensemble elements. Ascend Amphitheater

Kevin Gates – The Amilio Tour

Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 2025
Location: Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Ascend Amphitheater – Concerts & Shows
A major hip-hop concert event at one of Nashville’s large venues. Ascend Amphitheater

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Date & Time: Friday, October 31, 2025
Location: Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Nashville Theatre – Candlelight: Haunted Classics
An orchestral event with Halloween-themed classical music in a dramatic setting. Nashville Theatre

Concert for Cumberland Heights

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 7:30 PM
Location: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
Cost: See link
Link: Ryman Auditorium – October Events
A benefit concert supporting addiction recovery services. Ryman Auditorium


Halloween October 2025 Events

🎃 Davidson / Nashville Area

  1. Boo at the Zoo
    Dates & Time: October 11–31, nightly 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nashville Zoo
    Location: Nashville Zoo
    Details / Link: Boo at the Zoo Nashville Zoo
    Trick-or-treat stations, fall displays, animal shows, and a “Fall Fun Zone.” Nashville Zoo

  2. Nashville Official Halloween Bar Crawl
    Date & Time: October 31, 2025, starting at 5:00 PM Eventbrite+4Eventbrite+4PubCrawls.com+4
    Location: Multiple bars & venues in downtown Nashville Eventbrite+2PubCrawls.com+2
    Details / Link: Nashville Official Halloween Bar Crawl Eventbrite
    A 21+ costume bar crawl with specials and themed bars. Visit Nashville TN+3Nashville Guru+3Visit Nashville TN+3

  3. Nightmare on Broadway – Halloween Party at SkyDeck
    Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025; times TBA ~9:00 PM open bar portion Eventbrite
    Location: SkyDeck on Broadway, Nashville Eventbrite
    Details / Link: Nightmare on Broadway Party Eventbrite
    A party with costumed guests, open bar (for a window), music, and skyline views. Eventbrite

  4. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
    Date & Time: October 24, 2025 (evening) Fever
    Location: The Parthenon or related performance venue in Nashville Fever
    Details / Link: Candlelight: Haunted Classics Fever
    An orchestral or instrumental performance of Halloween or gothic-themed classical music. Fever

  5. All Hallows East Festival
    Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Instagram
    Location: East Nashville area
    Details / Link: All Hallows East (@Instagram) Instagram
    A local Halloween festival with carnival games, live entertainment, costume contests, and community atmosphere. Instagram


🎃 Rutherford / Murfreesboro Area

  1. Cannonsburgh Village After Dark
    Dates & Time: October 17 & 18, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Murfreesboro TN
    Location: Cannonsburgh Village, Murfreesboro, TN
    Details / Link: Murfreesboro Halloween Events Murfreesboro TN
    A flashlight walk through historic buildings, treats, crafts, music, and light spookiness. Murfreesboro TN

  2. BARFIELD BASH CARNIVAL
    Dates & Time: October (exact dates TBA) Murfreesboro TN
    Location: Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN Murfreesboro TN
    Details / Link: Murfreesboro Halloween Events Murfreesboro TN
    Games, spooky prizes, music, and carnival vibes with a Halloween twist. Murfreesboro TN

  3. Old Scream Road (Haunted Hayride)
    Dates & Times: Friday & Saturday, October 24–25, begins at dark Murfreesboro TN
    Location: Barfield Crescent Park, Murfreesboro Murfreesboro TN
    Details / Link: Murfreesboro Halloween Events Murfreesboro TN
    An eerie hayride through wooded areas with scares and surprises. Murfreesboro TN

  4. “Not So Haunted” Hayride (Family-friendly)
    Dates & Times: October 24 & 25, 5:00 PM to dusk Murfreesboro TN
    Location: Barfield Crescent Park, Murfreesboro Murfreesboro TN
    Details / Link: Murfreesboro Halloween Events Murfreesboro TN
    A gentle, storybook version of a hayride with live storytelling, characters, and mild spookiness. Murfreesboro TN

  5. Trick or Treat on the Square (Murfreesboro)
    Date & Time: October 31, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Main Street Murfreesboro
    Location: Murfreesboro Town Square / Main Street Main Street Murfreesboro
    Details / Link: Trick or Treat on the Square Main Street Murfreesboro
    Local businesses hand out candy, costumes encouraged, family-friendly trick-or-treating on the square. Main Street Murfreesboro

  6. Twisted Cedars “Cabin on the Hill” Outdoor Haunted Experience
    Dates & Time: Fridays & Saturdays through November, 6:00 PM to ~10:00 PM Twisted Cedars
    Location: Readyville, TN (near Murfreesboro) Twisted Cedars
    Details / Link: Twisted Cedars Haunted Event Twisted Cedars
    A haunted, immersive murder mystery in forested terrain. Ages 14+ with guardian. Twisted Cedars


🎃 Williamson County / Franklin Area

  1. PumpkinFest 2025
    Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM williamsonheritage.org+2franklinis.com+2
    Location: Downtown Franklin, Main Street & side avenues, Franklin, TN
    Details / Link: PumpkinFest 2025 williamsonheritage.org
    A large fall festival with costume contests, children’s activities, live music, vendors, and pumpkin-themed fun. franklinis.com+2williamsonheritage.org+2

  2. PumpkinFest – Franklin Street Festival
    Date & Time: October 25, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM franklinis.com+1
    Location: Franklin downtown streets franklinis.com+1
    Details / Link: PumpkinFest 2025 (FranklinIs) franklinis.com
    A community fall festival with arts & crafts, food vendors, music, costume contests, and family-friendly fun. franklinis.com+1

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