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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
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
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 ZooNashville 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+3Nightmare 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. EventbriteCandlelight: 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. FeverAll 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
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 TNBARFIELD 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 TNOld 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“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 TNTrick 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 MurfreesboroTwisted 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
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+2PumpkinFest – 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
