Things to Do in Nashville This Fall
By Nicole Marchesi
Searching for the best fall activities near you? Nashville is the perfect place to check off your fall bucket list! From festive concerts and seasonal celebrations to family-friendly attractions and fun fall events, Music City is full of fall things to do you won’t want to miss.
CELEBRATE OPRY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
October 1–4
We’re celebrating the Grand Ole Opry’s birthday with four days of music, memories, and plenty of ways to get in on the fun! Our Opry 100 celebration is entering its final months, so now is the time to join in the celebration and help us welcome in the Opry’s next century.
Your Favorites Take the Stage
Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, The Oak Ridge Boys, Brandon Lake, and more of your favorite performers are joining the show lineups throughout the weekend. Grab your tickets to a Grand Ole Opry show, dress in your festive best for our birthday photo ops, and join the party!
Opry Birthday Tailgate Party
Saturday, October 3
We’re throwing a backstage birthday celebration on the afternoon of October 3. Songwriter, artist, and soon-to-be Opry member Rhett Akins will perform and share the stories behind some of your favorite country songs—plus, there’s birthday cake!
Spots are limited for this exclusive event backstage in historic Studio A. Grab your tickets and enjoy an up-close experience with our next Opry member!
Opry Community Day
Sunday, October 4
Tennessee residents, this celebration is for you! We’re celebrating and thanking our local community with a day of free live music, free tours of the Opry House, and plenty of family fun.
CHEEKWOOD HARVEST
September 19 – November 1
Cheekwood Harvest returns for another year! NEW for 2026, walk through the Marigold River—more than 2,500 orange, red, and yellow blossoms lining the walkways. Step into Pumpkin Village, stroll the Scarecrow Trail, and enjoy special programming—live music, arts and crafts, and more.
FOOTBALL AT CATEGORY 10
All football season
Nashville, grab your jerseys – you can catch NFL and college football games all season long at Category 10, Luke Combs’ downtown honky-tonk. With a colossal screen, comfortable seating, delicious eats, ice-cold drinks, and so much more, you’re always a winner here.
FALL TENNESSEE CRAFT FAIR
October 9–11
Head to Centennial Park for this year’s fall gathering of local creatives! This family-friendly event features local vendors, one-of-a-kind crafted artwork, local food, live demonstrations, and more.
BOO AT THE ZOO
October 16 – November 1
Get ready for a family-friendly Halloween adventure at Boo at the Zoo! This annual fall event features trick-or-treat stations, nightly animal shows, carnival games, free rides on the Scary-Go-Round Carousel, and more. A perfect mix of spooky fun, sweet treats, and enchanting memories at the Nashville Zoo!
LUCKY LADD FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH
September 16 – October 31
Get pumped for pumpkin season at Lucky Ladd Farms! Voted #1 Pumpkin Patch in the state by the Travel Channel, Lucky Ladd Farms offers a large variety of pumpkins to choose from. Plus, enjoy fall treats, get lost in the corn maze, meet new friends at the petting zoo, and more fun for the whole family!
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