Things to Do in Nashville This Weekend (Oct. 23–25, 2026)

Looking for things to do in Nashville this weekend? The last full weekend of October is packed. There's a two-day PumpkinFest in downtown Franklin, a jazz festival at 3rd & Lindsley, glow-in-the-dark corn maze nights in Eagleville and a Titans home game, plus pumpkin patches, a free fall market in Gallatin, and big shows at the Ryman, Bridgestone Arena and The Pinnacle.

I pulled everything below from official event, venue or team pages and a few trusted local calendars as of Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Here's the whole weekend at a glance, then the details day by day.

Quick note: times and ticket availability can change, especially with weather and sellouts, so confirm on the event's own page before you head out.

This Weekend at a Glance: Oct. 23–25 Events Table

Friday, Oct. 23: Things to Do in Nashville This Weekend Kick Off

Boo at the Zoo (Friday–Sunday)

Boo at the Zoo runs 5–9 p.m. nightly at the Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, through Nov. 1. The zoo's page lists trick-or-treat stations for kids 2–12, nightly animal shows at 5:45, 6:45 and 7:45 p.m., carnival games and the carousel. Tickets must be bought in advance, walk-ups aren't accepted, and some nights have sold out, so check availability before you load up the car.

aMAZEing Family Glow Night at Lucky Ladd Farms

Down in Eagleville in southern Rutherford County, Lucky Ladd Farms runs its after-dark corn maze Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $16 per person online or $22 at the gate. Every ticket includes glow necklaces and bracelets, and there's a live DJ and dance floor. The farm says it's built to be "fun, not frightening," and it expects to sell out.

Movie Night at Breeden's Orchard

Out in Wilson County, Breeden's Orchard at 631 Beckwith Road in Mt. Juliet is showing Coco from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Entry to the farm is free. The Activity Yard, with its games and petting zoo, uses optional paid tickets. The orchard is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

Jason Isbell at the Ryman and Dom Dolla at The Pinnacle

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit wrap up their six-night Ryman Auditorium residency this weekend. Amy LaVere opens Friday and Tony Thomas opens Saturday's closing night, and both shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold through AXS. Over at The Pinnacle in Nashville Yards, electronic artist Dom Dolla plays Friday at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24: Fall Festivals, Markets and Music

PumpkinFest in Downtown Franklin (Saturday & Sunday)

The Heritage Foundation's 41st annual PumpkinFest takes over Main Street in Franklin, and for the first time it runs two days: Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Expect fall food and drink, live music, costume contests and a regional arts-and-crafts market. WSMV reported (October 2026) that parking will be limited and Franklin Transit will run a $1-per-person Park and Ride shuttle from The Park at Harlinsdale Farm.

Pumpkins & Pickins Market in Gallatin

In Sumner County, the Pumpkins & Pickins Market fills Triple Creek Park, 1333 Touchdown Drive in Gallatin, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. The Gallatin Chamber listing mentions local vendors and artisans, food trucks, bounce houses, free crafts, free face painting and a kids' market.

Cheekwood Harvest and the Halloween Pooch Party

Cheekwood Harvest runs through Nov. 1. According to Visit Music City's 2026 release, this year's Pumpkin Village has more than 100,000 pumpkins and three pumpkin houses, plus a new Marigold River. This weekend is also the Halloween Pooch Party, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. both days, with dog costume contests at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Harvest Weekends music runs noon to 2 p.m.: Tony Hannah (Americana) on Saturday and Jerry Tachoir (jazz) on Sunday.

Weekend gardens-only admission is $23 for adults and $16 for youth ages 3–17. Timed tickets must be reserved ahead, and non-members pay a $5 parking fee.

Pumpkin Patches: Lucky Ladd and Gentry's Farm

The Fall Harvest Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms (4306 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville) runs through Oct. 31. Nashville Guru lists Saturday hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm's pricing page shows Pick-A-Day tickets starting at $10 online.

In Williamson County, Gentry's Farm at 1974 New Highway 96 West in Franklin sells pumpkins Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 1–5 p.m. through Nov. 1. Admission is charged for the activity area, so check the farm's site for current pricing.

Trunk or Treat at Breeden's Orchard

Breeden's Orchard comes back into the picture Saturday evening with a Trunk or Treat from 4 to 9 p.m., with candy, costumes and decorated farm vehicles.

Nashville Jazz Festival at 3rd & Lindsley (Saturday & Sunday)

The Nashville Jazz Workshop's 2nd annual Nashville Jazz Festival is at 3rd & Lindsley. On Saturday, doors open at 5 p.m. and Bill Evans & Jeff Coffin's "SUPER NOVA" featuring Keith Carlock closes the night at 9:10 p.m. On Sunday, doors open at 4 p.m., the Vanderbilt Student Brass Band starts at 5 p.m. and Kirk Whalum headlines at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold by day through TicketWeb.

Matt Rife at Bridgestone Arena

Comedian Matt Rife plays Bridgestone Arena Saturday at 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25: Titans, Preds and a Late Show

Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns

The Titans are at home Sunday against the Browns at Nissan Stadium, with a noon kickoff on CBS (the team notes times are subject to change). If you're tailgating or headed downtown, plan for game-day traffic on the East Bank and around the bridges.

Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche

That evening, the Preds host Colorado at Bridgestone Arena at 7 p.m.. According to the team's schedule, it's the second half of a back-to-back after a Saturday road game at Pittsburgh.

Morrissey at The Pinnacle

Morrissey closes out the weekend at The Pinnacle, 910 Exchange Lane, with doors at 7 p.m. and the show at 8:30 p.m.

Watching From Home: Away Games

Two local teams are on the road Saturday. Vanderbilt plays at Kentucky's Kroger Field with a 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. Central) kickoff, per Bleacher Nation, and Nashville SC visits CF Montréal, per SixOneFive Soccer's schedule.

Living Near the Fun Around Middle Tennessee

One thing I like about a weekend list like this is how spread out it is. You've got Franklin and Eagleville to the south, Mt. Juliet to the east, Gallatin to the northeast, and downtown Nashville in the middle. Where you live changes which of these feel like an easy Saturday and which feel like a road trip. If you're weighing a move across Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner or Wilson County, a weekend like this is a good way to try out a few areas before you decide.

Frequently Asked Questions About Things to Do in Nashville This Weekend

What free things are there to do in Nashville this weekend?

The Pumpkins & Pickins Market at Triple Creek Park in Gallatin is free to attend on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and entry to Breeden's Orchard in Mt. Juliet, including Friday's movie night and Saturday's Trunk or Treat, is free, though the Activity Yard needs optional tickets.

Is PumpkinFest in Franklin one day or two in 2026?

Two days for the first time: Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street, with a $1 Park and Ride shuttle from The Park at Harlinsdale Farm.

Do the Titans and Predators both play at home this weekend?

Yes, both on Sunday: the Titans host the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium at noon, and the Predators host the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena at 7 p.m.

Can I buy Boo at the Zoo tickets at the gate?

No. The Nashville Zoo says tickets must be bought in advance and walk-ups can't be accommodated, so check the zoo's site for remaining dates before you go.

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Have a great weekend,
Jason Lee, REALTOR®, simpliHOM