The 5 coolest things in Nashville this weekend

A lot of Halloween activities this weekend..

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Here are the 5 coolest things happening in Nashville this weekend:

  • Pumpkinfest

  • All Hallows East

  • Nashville Tequila Festival

  • Panda Fest

  • Boo at the Zoo

Let’s get into it.

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Pumpkinfest

SATURDAY

This Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, enjoy the 40th annual Pumpkinfest in Downtown Franklin. There will be over 140 arts & crafts vendors, live music, food, beverages, and much more.

Over 100,000 people will be there!

All Hallows East

SATURDAY

All Hallows East will be in East Park from 2 pm to 10 pm. There will be activities, live music, costume contests, and more. Tickets range from $10 to $20.

This is one of the biggest events in Nashville!

Nashville Tequila Festival

FRIDAY

This festival will be at The Yard at OneC1ty. Your ticket will include 12 tequila tastings, fun photo ops, entertainment, and more. The event will be outside, so plan accordingly. Tickets start at $59.31.

Proceeds benefit TennGreen, so go drink and donate at the same time!

Panda Fest

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

This three-day event will be held at Fair Park and will feature 80+ Asian food vendors and over 250 foods. There will be merchandise, activities, and more as well. Tickets start at $14.

This is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US!

Boo at the Zoo

OCTOBER 17 - NOVEMBER 1

This event will take place nightly at the zoo during this time frame. There will be live animal shows, trick-or-treating, a Fun Zone, and more. Tickets start at $19.

The Nashville Zoo knows how to throw events!

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Hueston Nelson | Publisher | The Nashville Grapevine