october: mid-month check in!

we’re halfway through october, but in typical nashville fashion, even more events have popped up since our october 1 newsletter. from massive concerts and spooky pop-ups to cozy fall markets and halloween parties, there’s still plenty happening around town.

see you around, nashville! 🖤

HALLOWEEN GUIDE DROPS IN JUST A FEW DAYS!

here’s your guide to what’s coming up next:

★ bluebird on 3rd – oct 27 @ 3rd & lindsley
songwriters’ round featuring up-and-coming artists. tickets start at $20.

★ stories & songs 2025 – oct 23 @ the loveless barn
intimate night of storytelling + live performances. tickets $150.

★ lupe fiasco – oct 24 @ skydeck on broadway
hip-hop night under the skyline. tickets $45+.

★ jonas brothers bingo – oct 13 @ gramps garage bar 6 pm
bingo + jonas bros sing-along energy all night. free entry with RSVP.

★ southern festival of books – oct 18-19 @ bicentennial mall
celebrating authors, stories + literature. free entry.

★ tennessee beer, wine & shine festival – oct 18 @ two rivers mansion
sip + sample tennessee’s best brews + spirits. 21+.

★ light the nations – oct 18 @ 51st ave w nashville
block-party style fest with music + local food. free entry.

★ she is the movement festival – oct 18 @ the lipstick lounge
all-female lineup celebrating women in music + art. tickets $20+.

★ franklin pumpkinfest – oct 25 @ downtown franklin
street festival filled with pumpkins, vendors + live music. free admission.

★ starry night – oct 25 @ centennial art center
art show + silent auction under the stars. ticket prices vary.

★ all hallows east – oct 25 @ five points east
community block party w/ live music, vendors + costumes. free event.

★ east side station block party – oct 25 10 am–1 pm
morning block party with local shops + live sets. free admission.

★ one night only food festival – oct 26 @ rbq nashville
live DJs, many vendors, 21+ only. tickets required.

★ lucky sunday outdoor market – oct 12 @ east nashville 11 am–4 pm
local vendors + vintage finds for a chill sunday. free.

★ gimme gimme more - nashville’s hottest vintage + art market oct 22 4-10pm @ eastside bowl

free entry! free parking! 30+ local vendors!

★ boo at the zoo – oct 17 – nov 1 @ nashville zoo
family-friendly light trail, treats + costumes. tickets $23+.

★ nightmare on second ave – oct 31 @ nashville live
downtown halloween party with live music + costumes. free GA.

★ halloween at the ranch – oct 31 @ 1 cannery row
massive costume party + djs. tickets $80+.

★ united we dance halloween rave – oct 31 @ skydeck
high-energy DJ sets + light show. tickets $25+.

★ haunted halloween rooftop party – oct 31 @ proof rooftop (w nashville)
cocktails + city views with a spooky twist. tickets $41+.

★ 12 south halloween parade – oct 31 6:30 pm
family-friendly parade + treats along sherborne ave. free.

★ trick or treat on the square – oct 31 @ the palace gallatin
daytime fun for families + local vendors. free.

★ terror at tony’s – oct 25 @ franklin
costume party with free parking + entry. 21+.

★ halloween movie night – the craft screening – oct 24 @ hearts east 6 pm
witchy classic under the stars — bring a blanket.

★ the shining – reel book club – oct 24 @ the palace gallatin
classic movie + discussion. tickets $5.

★ family movie night – hocus pocus – oct 24 6 pm
free outdoor screening for families (advance registration recommended).

★ hocus pocus fall social – oct 23 @ thebeautyboostnashville 6:30-8:30 pm
fall social night w/ drinks, small bites + witchy fun. tickets required.

★ oath & fang – hidden bar (noelle hotel)
vampire lair pop-up through nov 1.

★ the raven’s nest – bar tenn (holston house)
gothic “spook easy” with tarot + dark cocktails.

★ black lagoon – barrel proof (germantown)
macabre halloween takeover with spooky decor + drinks.

★ stranger brews – east nashville beer works
stranger things pop-up with retro vibes + themed beers.

★ urban dog bar birthday party – oct 19
celebrate with drinks, treats + a chance to win a lifetime membership.

★ urban dog bar singles night – oct 23 7–9 pm
mingle with dog lovers + their pups — drinks included.

★ urban dog bar horror movie trivia – oct 29 7–9 pm
grab your dog + test your spooky movie knowledge.

★ titans & tails – tito’s dog day – oct 30 @ nissan stadium 5-8 pm
dog-friendly event with giveaways + photo ops.

★ nashville singles club mixer – oct 14 @ cherries 6-8 pm
mingle night for locals — RSVP required.

★ sunday recharge – oct 19 @ geodis park commons 2-5 pm
faith + fit community wellness event. tickets required.

★ slip into the woo – oct 19 @ slip ceramics 5:30-7:30 pm
ceramic collab with woogirling — make jewelry dishes + holders.

★ galloween pumpkin painting – oct 17 @ forevermore coffee 6:30-8 pm
$35 class hosted by @coastalcowboybooks — supplies included.

too many spots to list here — grab the full trivia schedule at the link below! broken down by day and time!

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