280 Tennessee events and attractions are confirmed on organizers’ own pages for Oct 2026 to Mar 2027, across 8 regions. Every row links to the organizer and carries a check date; prices an organizer has not published say so.
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Upper Cumberland & Plateau
21 events. Cookeville, Crossville and the Cumberland Plateau.
Next up across the state
| Event | Where | Dates | Hours | Price (as published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBMA Bluegrass Live! (World of Bluegrass) | Chattanooga | Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026 | Daily set times not in the static page (festival schedule loads by script); venues: Chattanooga Convention Center, Barrelhouse Ballroom, Miller Park and Miller Plaza | Festival weekend pass $210 + $9.67 fee; Friday pass $120 + $6.52 fee; Saturday pass $120 + $6.52 fee; VIP weekend pass $480 + $19.12 fee; Late Night at Barrelhouse $55 weekend, $30 per night + fees | Kids on Bluegrass showcase (ages 4-17) runs Oct 21-24; dog, stroller and bag rules not published; starts one day before the Oct 24 window, other World of Bluegrass days run Oct 20-24; see the organizer page for venue rules |
| 'Ol Camp Widjiwagan Lantern Guided Hike (Standing Stone State Park) | Hilham | Oct 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM (page says 6:00 pm CST) | $10.00 per person | About 1 mile round trip with elevation changes and loose terrain; limited to 10 people; registration required; carpool about 5 miles to trailhead, no shuttle; battery lanterns provided; ages and dogs not published |
| 2026 Fall Festival (Natchez Trace State Park, Pin Oak RV Campground) | Wildersville | Oct 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | $5.00 entry per person, cash only (the page's price field says FREE) | Carnival games, trick-or-treating, concessions, pumpkin sling shot, face and pumpkin painting, costume contest; entrance fee and concessions cash only; non-camper parking outside the campground with shuttle |
| An Evening with Ron Rash and Friends (Tremont Writers Conference) | Maryville | Oct 24, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Free; no RSVP or ticket required | Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick St; authors Ron Rash, Kelli Jo Ford, Linda Parsons, Crystal Wilkinson; book signing after |
| Boo at the Zoo (festival runs Oct 16-Nov 1; start clipped to guide window) | Nashville | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | 5:00-9:00 PM nightly; animal shows 5:45, 6:45, 7:45 PM | Fri-Sun $23 for everyone ages 2+; Mon-Thu $19 for everyone ages 2+; under 2 free; members save $3; parking $10, members free | 10 trick-or-treat stations for kids ages 2-12; costumed characters, Fall Fun Zone, carnival games; Sunday Nov 1 Dia de los Muertos programming |
| Cash Money & No Limit Tour (Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Boosie) | Memphis | Oct 24, 2026 | See organizer page | Not published (Buy Tickets and Buy Parking links) | Arena concert; see the organizer page for venue rules |
| Cheekwood Halloween Pooch Party | Nashville | Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; dog costume contests 11 AM and 2 PM each day | $2 service fee per ticket, non-members $5 parking fee per vehicle; see the organizer page for venue rules | Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests; parking may reach capacity (then walk-up tickets only for rideshare guests); dogs welcome on leash at all times, not allowed inside any buildings; owners clean up; bring your own water bowl; theme 'Founding Paw-thers' |
| Cheekwood Harvest Weekends (live music, food trucks, seasonal brews) | Nashville | Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Sat and Sun 12:00-3:00 PM; live music 12-2 PM (Sat Tony Hannah, Sun Jerry Tachoir Duo); food trucks 9 AM-3 PM | Gardens Only or Gardens + Mansion); see the organizer page for venue rules | Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests; parking may reach capacity (then walk-up tickets only for rideshare guests); part of Cheekwood Harvest festival (Sep 19-Nov 1); bring blanket or chair; alcohol: seasonal brews sold on site; see the organizer page for venue rules |
| Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Parade & Festival | Memphis | Oct 24, 2026 | See organizer page | Free admission | Parade and festival with live music, dance, art activities, face painting, vendors, community altars |
| Dread Hollow haunted house and escape rooms | Chattanooga | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Thursday-Sunday nights (season Oct 1-Nov 1); see the organizer page for venue rules | See organizer page | Warning on page: blood, violence and gore, parental discretion advised; 321 Browns Ferry Road, 5 minutes from Ruby Falls; season began Oct 1 |
Big-event guides
- A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland: Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027: ice! featuring Home Alone, a holiday cirque show, parking and ticket rules.
- Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood: Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027: more than 6 million lights, holiday shows and a festival food pass.
- Pigeon Forge Winterfest 2026-27: Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027: free Riverwalk light trail, Parkway driving tour and a Christmas Village.
- Gatlinburg Winter Magic 2026-27: Nov 5, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027: millions of lights, a snowpeople scavenger hunt and a self-guided tour.
Free days outdoors
Every Tennessee state park is free to enter. See the state parks guide for fees and dog rules at 65 parks.
Frequently asked questions
How current is this list?
Rows were checked on 2026-10-19. Check dates are shown in each region page’s source list; see our verification log.
Where do I report a wrong date or price?
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Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Tennessee Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itstennessee.com/events/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.