Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4

Things to do in Tennessee this weekend

15 things on across 15 attractions this weekend — Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4. Dates, times and prices come from each venue’s own page.

This page covers and . It moves on to the next weekend on its own, from what Tennessee attractions publish on their own websites.

Everything below is a dated item a venue published itself, quoted word for word and linked back. Nothing is a listing anyone paid for, and no price appears here that the venue did not print.

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The pick of this weekend

2 of the 3, one to a region and one to a kind of day out, chosen for being on this Saturday or Sunday rather than on all year — and for the venue having published both a photograph and a price. Everything else is below.

On this Saturday and Sunday

3 items running for a fortnight or less, so these are on now rather than on all year.

On nowOct 1 – 3Event

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

The Great Pumpkin Festival featuring Monsters in the Museum

A spook-tacular evening celebration October 1–3 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. packed with costumes, face painting, games, and crafts for families.

From $15 per person
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“Join us October 1, 2, and 3 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for an evening packed with costumes, face painting, games, and crafts.”

Quoted from explorethedc.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

On nowOct 3Friday & Saturdays in OctoberRegular dates

Twisted Cedars Murder Mystery (14+ w/ Parent/ guardian) Advance Reservation/Ticket Sales Required!, Readyville

Halloween Horror — October Weekends

The murder mystery haunt runs on Friday and Saturday nights throughout October, offering seasonal Halloween experiences with a scary bloody twist for ages 16+ with guardian.

Checked September 26, 2026

“Friday & Saturdays in October”

Quoted from thetwistedcedars.com · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

On nowOct 3 · 7:30 pmEvent

Maple Lane Farms, Greenback

Haunted Barn and Woods at Maple Lane Farms

A haunted attraction featuring the barn and woods at Maple Lane Farms, open for families seeking a spooky experience on October 3.

From $4 per person

“October 3 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm”

Quoted from tnmaplelanefarms.com · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Also open this weekend

11 longer runs — exhibitions and seasons open across the weekend but on for more than 14 days. Closing soonest first.

On nowSep 26 – Oct 31Season

Cedarwood Pumpkin Patch, McMinnville

26th Annual Pumpkin Patch

Families pick their own pumpkins, navigate mazes, visit petting zoos, jump on pads, enjoy live music and bonfires by the pond, and slide down a 100-foot super slide across the farm.

From $7 per person

“September 26th - October 31st 2026”

Quoted from cedarwoodfarmstn.com · checked on
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On nowSep 26 – Nov 1Season

Gentry Farm, Franklin

Pumpkins

Gentry Farm grows heirloom pumpkins, colorful ornamentals, and edible winter squash. Large heirlooms are perfect for stacking, small ornamentals for tabletops, and classic jack-o'-lantern pumpkins for carving. All pumpkins are pre-picked.

From $13 per person

“September 26-November 1 Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMSundays | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMMondays | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM”

Quoted from gentryfarm.com · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

On nowOct 1 – 31Season

Amuse - The Adventure Museum, Memphis

A Brand New Halloween Experience

The Adventure Museum presents a brand new Halloween experience on select nights throughout October. Families can enjoy immersive social gaming with 35+ games across multiple game types.

From $29.99 per person

“A BRAND NEW HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE ON SELECT NIGHTS IN OCTOBER”

Quoted from theadventuremuseum.com · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

On nowOct 2 – Nov 1

Haunted Web Scream Park, Memphis

Season

The scream park features four award-winning haunted houses with Halloween festival atmosphere and live entertainment. Families explore Piney River Campground, Slotch Sanatorium, The Residence, and Voodoo Village with one admission ticket.

From $19.99 published price · from $24.99 online
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“Open Oct 2nd through Nov 1st”

Quoted from hauntedweb.com · checked on
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On nowMay 22 – Oct 31 · 10:00 amSeason

Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville

Currents: Contemporary Art from the KMA Collection

A continually-evolving exhibition on the Terrace Level South Gallery features curated works from the KMA's collection by emerging and established artists, examining recent directions in international contemporary art through October 31.

Free to get into

The venue: “Admission to the KMA is always free.”

“Dates: May 22, 2026 – October 31, 2026 at 10:00 am”

From the venue’s own calendar, knoxart.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

On nowSep 12 – Nov 1

Echo Valley Corn Maze, Jefferson City

Season

The corn maze features three large mazes, a kid maze, hayrides, playground, zip line, pumpkin cannon, petting zoo, tunnel slides, and hay play area. Families can pick pumpkins, do corn shucking, enjoy evening bonfires, and ride the Niblet Train.

From $20 per person

“Sept. 12 - Nov. 1, 2026”

Quoted from echovalleycornmaze.com · checked on
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On nowSep 26 – Nov 8Season

Mayfield Farm Park, Athens

Fall Festival

Mayfield Farm Park opens for fall with over 40 family activities including three corn mazes, pumpkin patch, hay rides, zip lines, and a silo light show. Food vendors and u-pick flowers available.

From $10 per person
Pick tickets

“open for fall festival sept 26 – nov 8”

Quoted from mayfieldfarmpark.com · checked on
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On nowOct 1 – 31Season

Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum, Jackson

Casey Jones Village Festival

Thousands of guests enjoy a full day of family fun in October with live music, dozens of local vendors, live art demonstrations, festival foods, jumpers, petting zoo, and pony rides.

From $12 per person

“Casey Jones Village Festival- Every October! Join us for a full day of family fun at the Casey Jones Village Festival! Each October, thousands of Guests enjoy a special day in Casey Jones Village with live music, dozens of local vendors, live art demonstrations, festival foods, jumpers, petting zoo, pony rides,”

Quoted from caseyjones.com · checked on
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Every weekend

1 weekly programme at 1 venue, each with the venue’s own schedule line. These run every weekend, so they carry a schedule rather than a date.

Every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m.Weekly

Tennessee State Museum, Nashville

Storytime in the Children's Gallery

Storytime sessions are held every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Gallery. On the fourth Saturday of each month, an American Sign Language interpreter is present.

Free to get into

The venue: “Admission to the Tennessee State Museum is free.”

“Storytime in the Children's Gallery: Every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m.”

Quoted from tnmuseum.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Looking further ahead? Every attraction’s own page carries its full what’s on list.