11 events and attractions in the Southern Middle Tennessee region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 24, 2026 to Mar 5, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Columbia, Lynchburg, Tullahoma and Sewanee. Next up: Horton's Halloween in the Campground (Henry Horton State Park), Oct 24, 2026.
Southern Middle Tennessee events by date
| Event | Where | Dates | Hours | Price (as published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton's Halloween in the Campground (Henry Horton State Park) | Chapel Hill | Oct 24, 2026 | 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (sensory hour 4-5 PM, general public 5-8 PM) | $0.00 (donation tiers $1-$15 listed) | Hosted by Friends of Henry Horton State Park; trick-or-treating, touch-a-truck, trunk-or-treat, bounce houses, food trucks; costume contests for adults, kids and pets |
| Mammals of Tennessee (Henry Horton State Park) | Chapel Hill | Oct 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM | $0.00 (donation options listed) | Beside the camp store; chance to pet pelts of local mammals; ages and dogs not published |
| Haunting in the District 2026 (downtown trick-or-treat) | Columbia | Oct 31, 2026 | 6:00-8:00 PM; no candy before 6:00 | Free | Designed for children 12 and under |
| Pryor Art Gallery: Veteran Artists of Middle Tennessee | Columbia | Nov 4, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026 | Hours not published | Not published | Gallery exhibit listed by Visit Columbia |
| Sewanee Tigers football vs Rhodes College | Sewanee | Nov 7, 2026 | 1 PM CT, McGee Field at Harris Stadium | Not published | Home game; schedule page shows a Homecoming tag near this game, not confirmed for this date |
| After Thanksgiving Day Hike (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park) | Manchester | Nov 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM-2:30 PM | $0.00 (donation tiers $5-$20 listed) | Meet at the Museum; dress in layers, sturdy shoes, bring water; registration listed; dogs not published |
| Deck the Gingerbread at BAD Bakery & Cafe | Columbia | Nov 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | $50 per gingerbread house (one house per group; includes bottomless drinks, a Christmas movie, take-home materials) | Reservations recommended, houses limited; no age rule stated |
| Pryor Art Gallery: Brushstrokes Across Nolensville, We the People | Columbia | Dec 10, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | Hours not published | Not published | Gallery exhibit listed by Visit Columbia |
| Breakfast with Santa at BAD Bakery & Cafe | Columbia | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | 10:15-11:30 AM | $90 for up to 3 guests, $115 for 4, $140 for 5 (reserved table, meal and drink each, Santa visit, instant photo) | Reservations required, tables seat max 5; no age rule stated |
| Christmas Day Hike (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park) | Manchester | Dec 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM-2:30 PM | $0.00 (donation tiers $5-$20 listed) | 1.4 mile loop around the Ancient Enclosure; trail is rooty and rocky; closed-toe, closed-back shoes; led by a Friends member; dogs not published |
| Pryor Art Gallery: Axtell Expressions | Columbia | Feb 8, 2027 to Mar 5, 2027 | Hours not published | Not published | Gallery exhibit listed by Visit Columbia |
Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.
State parks in this region
For free days outdoors, see our Tennessee state parks guide: every state park is free to enter.
Frequently asked questions
How were these events checked?
Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.
What if a price says “not published”?
It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.
What is the next event in the Southern Middle Tennessee region?
Horton's Halloween in the Campground (Henry Horton State Park), Oct 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.
Where do I report a wrong date or price?
Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.
Events in other Tennessee regions
- Memphis & West Tennessee
- Nashville Area
- Upper Cumberland & Plateau
- Chattanooga & Southeast
- Knoxville Area
- Smoky Mountains
- Tri-Cities & Northeast
Sources
- Horton's Halloween in the Campground (Henry Horton State Park), checked 2026-10-19
- Mammals of Tennessee (Henry Horton State Park), checked 2026-10-19
- Haunting in the District 2026 (downtown trick-or-treat), checked 2026-10-19
- Pryor Art Gallery: Veteran Artists of Middle Tennessee, checked 2026-10-19
- Sewanee Tigers football vs Rhodes College, checked 2026-10-19
- After Thanksgiving Day Hike (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park), checked 2026-10-19
- Deck the Gingerbread at BAD Bakery & Cafe, checked 2026-10-19
- Pryor Art Gallery: Brushstrokes Across Nolensville, We the People, checked 2026-10-19
- Breakfast with Santa at BAD Bakery & Cafe, checked 2026-10-19
- Christmas Day Hike (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park), checked 2026-10-19
- Pryor Art Gallery: Axtell Expressions, checked 2026-10-19
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Southern Middle Tennessee Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itstennessee.com/southern-middle-tennessee-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.