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Tennessee events in October 2026, week by week: festivals, holiday lights, concerts, sports and arts, with the town, region and price as each organizer lists them. The list updates itself from our checked events dataset.
74 events on our Tennessee calendar run during October 2026.
This list is rebuilt from our Tennessee events dataset (calendar last re-checked Nov 2, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
74Events
5Free To Enter
26Towns
0Run All October
Don’t Miss in October
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBMA Bluegrass Live! (World of Bluegrass) | Oct 23-24 | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | Festival weekend pass $210 + $9.67 fee; Friday pass $120 + $6.52 fee; more prices on the event page |
| 2026 Fall Festival (Natchez Trace State Park, Pin Oak RV Campground) | Sat, Oct 24 (1:00 PM-5:00 PM) | Wildersville · Memphis & West Tennessee | $5.00 entry per person, cash only (the page's price field says FREE) |
| Boo at the Zoo | Oct 24-Nov 1 (5:00-9:00 PM nightly; animal shows 5:45, 6:45, 7:45 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | Fri-Sun $23 for everyone ages 2+; Mon-Thu $19 for everyone ages 2+; under 2 free; more prices on the event page |
| Horton's Halloween in the Campground (Henry Horton State Park) | Sat, Oct 24: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (sensory hour 4-5 PM, general public 5-8 PM) | Chapel Hill · Southern Middle Tennessee | $0.00 (donation tiers $1-$15 listed) |
| 'Ol Camp Widjiwagan Lantern Guided Hike (Standing Stone State Park) | Sat, Oct 24: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM (page says 6:00 pm CST) | Hilham · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | $10.00 per person |
| Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns Our guide | Sun, Oct 25: 12:00 PM CT; Nissan Stadium; on CBS; time may change (flex scheduling) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
Week of Oct 1-4, 2026
Nothing new starts this week on our calendar; the events running all month are above.
Week of Oct 5-11, 2026
Nothing new starts this week on our calendar; the events running all month are above.
Week of Oct 12-18, 2026
Nothing new starts this week on our calendar; the events running all month are above.
Week of Oct 19-25, 2026
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBMA Bluegrass Live! (World of Bluegrass) | Oct 23-24 | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | Festival weekend pass $210 + $9.67 fee; Friday pass $120 + $6.52 fee; more prices on the event page |
| 'Ol Camp Widjiwagan Lantern Guided Hike (Standing Stone State Park) | Sat, Oct 24: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM (page says 6:00 pm CST) | Hilham · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | $10.00 per person |
| 2026 Fall Festival (Natchez Trace State Park, Pin Oak RV Campground) | Sat, Oct 24 (1:00 PM-5:00 PM) | Wildersville · Memphis & West Tennessee | $5.00 entry per person, cash only (the page's price field says FREE) |
| An Evening with Ron Rash and Friends (Tremont Writers Conference) | Sat, Oct 24 (5:30 PM) | Maryville · Smoky Mountains | Free; no RSVP or ticket required |
| Boo at the Zoo | Oct 24-Nov 1 (5:00-9:00 PM nightly; animal shows 5:45, 6:45, 7:45 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | Fri-Sun $23 for everyone ages 2+; Mon-Thu $19 for everyone ages 2+; under 2 free; more prices on the event page |
| Cash Money & No Limit Tour (Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Boosie) | Sat, Oct 24 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Cheekwood Halloween Pooch Party | Oct 24-25 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM; dog costume contests 11 AM and 2 PM each day) | Nashville · Nashville Area | Gardens only: adults $24, youth (3-17) $17; Gardens + Mansion: adults $29, youth $22; more prices on the event page |
| Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Parade & Festival | Sat, Oct 24 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free admission |
| Dread Hollow haunted house and escape rooms | Oct 24-Nov 1 | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Fall Festival (Fort Pillow State Historic Park) | Sat, Oct 24 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM) | Henning · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Fall Foliage Window Cliffs Hike (Burgess Falls State Park) | Sat, Oct 24 (9:00 AM-12:30 PM) | Baxter · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | $10.00 |
| Fall Hike to the Observation Tower (Big Hill Pond State Park) | Sat, Oct 24 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Pocahontas · Memphis & West Tennessee | $0.00 (donation tiers $5 and $10 listed) |
| Harvest on the Hill (Big Hill Pond State Park) | Sat, Oct 24 (5:00 PM-8:30 PM) | Pocahontas · Memphis & West Tennessee | $0.00 (donation tiers $5 and $10 listed) |
| Historical Hayride at Pinson Mounds (10:00 AM) | Sat, Oct 24 (10:00 AM-11:00 AM) | Pinson · Memphis & West Tennessee | $5.00 per person |
| Horton's Halloween in the Campground (Henry Horton State Park) | Sat, Oct 24: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (sensory hour 4-5 PM, general public 5-8 PM) | Chapel Hill · Southern Middle Tennessee | $0.00 (donation tiers $1-$15 listed) |
| John McEuen in concert | Sat, Oct 24 (7:00-9:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: KPOP Night vs Fayetteville | Sat, Oct 24 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour | Sat, Oct 24 (8:00 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Memphis Symphony: Rigoletto in Concert (with Opera Memphis) | Sat, Oct 24 (7:30-9:30 PM, Cannon Center for the Performing Arts) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Pontoon Tour (Fall Creek Falls State Park) | Sat, Oct 24 (3:00 PM-4:00 PM) | Spencer · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | $15.00 adult / $10.00 child |
| PumpkinFest (41st annual, Main Street Franklin) | Oct 24-25 (Sat 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-5:00 PM) | Franklin · Nashville Area | Franklin Transit shuttle $1 per person each way; see the organizer page for venue rules |
| Pumpkins & Pickin's Festival | Sat, Oct 24 (10:00 AM-6:00 PM) | Gallatin · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Pumpkintown Festival and Fright Fest | Sat, Oct 24 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Downtown Athens) | Athens · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Ruby Falls Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition | Oct 24-31 | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Spooktacular 2026 (Eiffel Tower Park) | Sat, Oct 24 (1:00 PM-4:00 PM) | Paris · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Hiwassee Loop (fall scenic ride) | Oct 24-Nov 22 | Delano · Chattanooga & Southeast | Fall coach: ages 13+ $65, ages 2-12 $50; Crown class ages 13+ $90, ages 2-12 $75 |
| The Robert Cray Band at GPAC | Sat, Oct 24 | Germantown · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Fall Colors Art Float (Standing Stone State Park) | Sun, Oct 25 (3:00 PM-5:00 PM) | Hilham · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | $15.00 per person |
| Full Moon Lantern Night Hike (Chickasaw State Park) | Sun, Oct 25 (8:00 PM-9:30 PM) | Henderson · Memphis & West Tennessee | $5.00 participant (donation tiers listed) |
| Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche | Sun, Oct 25 (7:00 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Patrick Droney at the Ryman | Sun, Oct 25 (7:30 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Stories and S'mores (Burgess Falls State Park) | Sun, Oct 25 (5:00 PM-7:00 PM) | Baxter · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Sunset Pontoon Tour (Fall Creek Falls State Park) | Sun, Oct 25 (5:30 PM-6:30 PM) | Spencer · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | $15.00 adult / $10.00 child |
| Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns Our guide | Sun, Oct 25: 12:00 PM CT; Nissan Stadium; on CBS; time may change (flex scheduling) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
Week of Oct 26-31, 2026
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Many Hats of Minnie Pearl: A Museum Without Walls Exhibit | Oct 26-28 (Oct 26 9:00 AM to Oct 28 7:00 PM) | Franklin · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Buddy Guy 90 at the Tennessee Theatre | Tue, Oct 27 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders | Tue, Oct 27 (7:00 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Opry Goes Pink (Megan Moroney, Deana Carter, Mandy Barnett and more) | Tue, Oct 27 | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Spamalot (Broadway at the Orpheum) | Oct 27-Nov 1 (Orpheum Theatre) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Great Jonesborough Pumpkin Party | Wed, Oct 28 (5:30-8:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Pumpkins and carving supplies $5 while supplies last (register ahead) |
| Indigo Girls with Linda Perry at the Tennessee Theatre | Wed, Oct 28 (7:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| MTSU Football vs Kennesaw State University | Wed, Oct 28: 6:00 PM (Wednesday) (as listed | Murfreesboro · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Nashville Ballet: Dia de los Muertos | Oct 28-Nov 1 | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Shenandoah's 40th Anniversary Celebration with Special Guests (Ryman) | Wed, Oct 28 (7:30 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Cheekwood Harvest NIGHTS: Bootanical Bash (costume contest, dance party) | Thu, Oct 29 | Nashville · Nashville Area | Adult $21; Youth (3-17) $14; members free; $2 service fee per paid item; more prices on the event page |
| Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals | Thu, Oct 29 | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Cherokee Caverns Movie in the Cave: Hocus Pocus | Oct 30-31 (Oct 30: 5, 7, 9 PM; Oct 31: 11 AM, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 PM) | Oak Ridge · Knoxville Area | $15.00 per person; no refunds |
| Cryptid Folklore Lantern Guided Hike (Standing Stone State Park) | Fri, Oct 30: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM (page says 6:00 pm CST) | Hilham · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | $10.00 attendee (donation tiers also listed) |
| Droves at the Grove (live bands) | Fri, Oct 30 (4-11 PM) | Oak Ridge · Knoxville Area | Free admission |
| Halloween Haunts and Happenings | Fri, Oct 30 (5:30-8:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Corgi Races night vs Fayetteville | Fri, Oct 30 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Mammals of Tennessee (Henry Horton State Park) | Fri, Oct 30 (10:00 AM-10:30 AM) | Chapel Hill · Southern Middle Tennessee | $0.00 (donation options listed) |
| Neko Case & Allison Russell (Ryman) | Fri, Oct 30 (7:00 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Orchestra Noir: The Culture 2000 Tour II | Fri, Oct 30 | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Haints and Haunts | Fri, Oct 30 | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | $35 per person |
| The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Tennessee Theatre | Fri, Oct 30 (11:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Trick or Treat around the Historic Rutherford County Square | Fri, Oct 30: 3:00-5:00 PM CDT (as listed) | Murfreesboro · Nashville Area | See event page |
| UTC Boo & Gold Halloween Fan Event (Mocs basketball) | Fri, Oct 30 (5:30 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour with Lukas Nelson | Fri, Oct 30 (8:00 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Antique & Classic Cars Show | Sat, Oct 31 (4:00-8:00 PM) | Gallatin · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Bat Hike (Rock Island State Park) | Sat, Oct 31 (7:30 PM-8:30 PM) | Rock Island · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | $0.00 (donation options $5 and $20 listed) |
| Cold Creek Fall Foliage Float (Fort Pillow State Historic Park) | Sat, Oct 31 (11:00 AM-2:00 PM) | Henning · Memphis & West Tennessee | $11.00 per guest (tax included) |
| ETSU Buccaneers Football vs Tennessee Tech (Homecoming, Spooky Saturday) | Sat, Oct 31 | Johnson City · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| El Dia de los Muertos at Cheekwood (27th annual) | Oct 31-Nov 1 (Sat and Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | On-site: adults $23, seniors (65+) $21, college students $19; more prices on the event page |
| Halloween Night Hike (Natchez Trace State Park) | Sat, Oct 31 (6:00 PM-7:00 PM) | Wildersville · Memphis & West Tennessee | $4.00 attendee (donation tiers up to $20 listed) |
| Haunting in the District 2026 (downtown trick-or-treat) | Sat, Oct 31 (6:00-8:00 PM; no candy before 6:00) | Columbia · Southern Middle Tennessee | Free |
| Historical Hayrides and Paint A Pumpkin at Pinson Mounds | Sat, Oct 31 | Pinson · Memphis & West Tennessee | $5.00 per person (each program) |
| Memphis Grizzlies home games (FedExForum) | Oct 31-Nov 14 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Memphis Tigers football vs Army | Sat, Oct 31 (7:00 PM CT) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Tickets listed 'from $30+' |
| Monster Mash Bash (21+) | Sat, Oct 31 (8-11 PM) | Oak Ridge · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning | Sat, Oct 31 | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Ryman Haunted History Tour | Sat, Oct 31 (6:00-8:00 PM) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Football vs VMI (Halloween with the Mocs, Senior Day) | Sat, Oct 31 (1:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Wild Foods Day (Fall Creek Falls State Park) | Sat, Oct 31 (9:00 AM-8:00 PM) | Spencer · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free; donations of $5, $10, $20 or $100 encouraged |
October by Region
- Memphis & West Tennessee events 17 in October
- Nashville Area events 24 in October
- Southern Middle Tennessee events 3 in October
- Upper Cumberland & Plateau events 9 in October
- Chattanooga & Southeast events 8 in October
- Knoxville Area events 8 in October
- Smoky Mountains events 1 in October
- Tri-Cities & Northeast events 4 in October
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest Tennessee events in October 2026?
The “Don’t Miss” list at the top picks one-off events from the regions, starting with those that have our own full guide. The week-by-week lists below show every checked event.
Are the dates and prices confirmed?
Every row was read on the organizer’s own page on the checked date shown in our events dataset. Where an organizer publishes no price we say “See event page”. Plans change, so confirm before you go.
Why do some events run all October?
Light shows, exhibits and markets run for weeks or months. They are listed once under “Running All October” with a note to check the night you want, because some open only on certain days.
Is my town missing?
Small-town calendars are often posted only on social media, which we do not use as a source. Send us the organizer’s page and we will check it.
Keep Planning
- All Tennessee events by region
- Tennessee events this weekend
- Tennessee events by month
- Regions: Memphis and West Tennessee, Nashville Area, Southern Middle Tennessee, Upper Cumberland and Plateau, Chattanooga and Southeast, Knoxville Area, Smoky Mountains, Tri-Cities and Northeast
- The State Parks Guide and Tennessee history and heritage
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read.
- Tennessee events open dataset (CSV and JSON, with a checked date on every row).
How we check
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Tennessee Events in October 2026”, itstennessee.com/tennessee-events-in-october/ (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.