Best Places to Trick or Treat in Middle Tennessee

October 20, 2023

As Halloween approaches, searching for the best places to trick or treat becomes a quest! In this guide, we’ll tour some of the most enchanting, frightful, and delightful locales across Middle Tennessee. Whether you’re seeking the ultimate candy haul, a hauntingly good time, or simply the joy of community camaraderie, these top spots have something for everyone to enjoy!

Boo at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere: This destination offers a “spook-tacular” time! Enjoy a family-friendly celebration filled with trick-or-treat stations, costume shows, and much more! Don’t miss out on this fun to be had – grab your tickets ahead of time and make memories that will haunt you with delight!

Gallatin Square: If you have little ones yet to be in school, take them to Gallatin Square on October 31st from 10 AM to 2 PM for a FREE trick-or-treating adventure with the friendly merchants. It’s a delightful alternative to evening trick-or-treating.

38th Annual PumpkinFest in Franklin : Get ready for a pumpkin-packed day of family fun on Saturday, October 29, 2022, in downtown Franklin from 10 AM to 6 PM. With live music, costume contests, delicious food, arts & crafts, and activities for all ages, the 38th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest fall festival.

Castle of Villains in Hendersonville: Step into a world of enchantment at the 4th annual on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 5 PM to 8 PM at Rock Castle State Historic Site in Hendersonville for a fiendishly good time. Wear your Halloween costume and bring your Trick-or-Treating crew for a night of villainous fun. Meet your favorite fairy-tale villains, trick-or-treat through the Castle, and even enjoy a VIP party with hot chocolate, cider, and a photo opportunity with ALL the Villains at once! Don’t miss this truly unique Halloween experience for all ages. Get your tickets now, and let the enchantment begin!

From spooky stories to trick-or-treating, Halloween offers many activities that bring us closer to friends, family, and our communities. So, get your costumes ready and check out these community events in Middle Tennessee for a night of thrills and chills!