Whether you're searching for family-friendly festivities or a good scare, Williamson County has no shortage of Halloween happenings this spooky season. From musical trick-or-treats and community trunk-or-treats to Fear Fest attractions, here are some events to add to your calendar before and on Halloween.
Franklin
Musical trick or treat: On Oct. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., join The Franklin Band’s 8th Annual Musical Trick or Treat with costumes, candy and live music. Bring your friends, wear your costume, and get ready for a spooktacular night of music and fun.
810 Hillsboro Road
Studio Tenn: They're creepy, they're kooky and you can see them through Oct. 25. Studio Tenn has kicked off their 17th season at The Factory at Franklin with The Addams Family.
The Addams Family’ is recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets start at $30 and are available through www.studiotenn.com.
230 Franklin Road
Halloween at King’s Franklin: King’s in Franklin will host a full day of family-friendly events from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a building-wide trick-or-treat experience. Then from 8 p.m. to close, the fun shifts to adults-only with hidden “Trick” and “Treat” cards placed throughout Kings.
1910 Galleria Blvd.
Franklin Theatre Fear Fest: Franklin’s annual Fear Fest returns with a lineup of spooky-season favorites. This year’s schedule includes a mix of classic horror, kid-friendly Halloween movies, cult favorites, animated features and newer releases. Fear Fest also includes midnight screenings, repeat showings of select films, and TerrorThon, a mystery double feature that pairs a well-known horror movie with a surprise second feature.
419 Main Street
Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club: This downtown Franklin destination, which was named one of the "coolest" speakeasies in the south by Southern Living, is transforming into The Haunted Speakeasy this October for the Halloween season. At the bar, bartenders offer The Dead Drink Again, a special cocktail menu that digs up the bones of cocktail history and resurrects forgotten, infamous drinks for a modern audience. They are open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays; 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays and are closed on Mondays.
317 Main Street
Brentwood
Hometown Haunting: On Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can take part in a fall festival for the whole family. Enjoy a bounce house, face painting, hayrides, music, delicious food, and more.
8119 Isabella Lane
Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat: From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Halloween, head to Roots church in Brentwood for a free event for the community. Come in costume and indulge in the Halloween bounce house, live music from Roots OnStage Bands, a photo booth, face painting, festive tattoos, coffee, food trucks and more.
320 Southgate Court
Spring Hill
Trunk or treat: Join the Spring Hill Police Department for the Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fischer Park. Bring your family and friends for an evening filled with fun and plenty of candy. Decorated booths and a safe environment for trick-or-treating will be waiting to delight your little ghouls and goblins.
4285 Port Royal Rd.
Fairview
Trunk or treat: On Oct. 24, Bowie State Park will host a free Trunk or Treat from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.
7211 Bowie Lake Road
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Celebrate Halloween with these Williamson County events
