Autumn Activities
From Pumpkin Picking to Trick-or-Treating
It’s the best time of year when the air gets crisp, and the ghosts come out to play. It’s the season for all things autumn, and we are here with a list for you and the entire family to check out. So, get on your cozy flannels and grab your pumpkin spice latte – and go explore the harvest happenings this season!
Fall at Morning Glory Orchard
Throughout October
Fall has arrived at Morning Glory Orchard. Visitors can enjoy fresh-pressed apple cider, famous cider donuts, caramel apples, specialty cider slushies, farm-fresh goodies, and festive fall field trips. The family-owned orchard in Nolensville offers a fun-filled destination for savoring local flavors and making seasonal memories.
FEAR FEST! at Franklin Theatre
Throughout October
For the entire month of October, the Franklin Theatre is showing scary movies of all varieties: family-friendly, classics, and horror too! Plus, a TERRORTHON mystery box double feature, where they show an iconic horror film followed by a terrifying hidden gem. Check out showtimes at the Franklin Theatre for thrills, chills, and more this Halloween season!
Franklin Walking Tours
Throughout October
Franklin Walking Tours brings the stories of historic downtown Franklin to life through engaging, guided walks. Guests can explore Franklin’s history, Civil War stories, local legends, crime, and hauntings while discovering the charm of Main Street. Tours offer a memorable experience for both visitors and locals.
Fall Harvest Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms
September 16 - October 31
Lucky Ladd Farms brings fall fun to Middle Tennessee with its annual Fall Harvest Festival. Families can explore a pumpkin patch, get lost in a four-acre corn maze, visit the petting farm and zoo, enjoy farm attractions, and make memories with seasonal treats and activities.
Cheekwood Harvest
September 19 - November 1
Cheekwood Harvest returns, transforming the 55-acre estate into a vibrant fall destination. Highlights include the debut of Marigold River, more than 100,000 pumpkins, Pumpkin Village, Scarecrow Trail and Harvest NIGHTS with illuminated gardens, live music, food trucks and seasonal activities for all ages.
Celebrate Fall at Gentry Farm
September 26 - November 1
Fall comes alive at Gentry Farm, inviting families to enjoy classic farm fun in Franklin. Highlights include a five-acre corn maze, pumpkins, wagon rides, tractor playground, farm animals, tire swings, mini-farm putt-putt, nature trails and hands-on activities designed for creating lasting fall memories.
