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Lebanon Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
33 family-friendly fall activities in Lebanon and nearby.
Lebanon and surrounding areas brim with Halloween celebrations hosted by farms, museums, and public spaces. From large-scale festivals like the Pumpkin Festival to community gatherings on the square in Lebanon, there's a diverse lineup.
Consider events like the family-focused Boo at the Zoo in Nashville for interactive trick-or-treating, or the Corn Maze at The Farm at Natchez Trace in Franklin for outdoor autumnal adventures.
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Food, Drink, and Parties
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Halloween Speakeasy & Masquerade Ball
Murfreesboro
Prohibition jazz, cocktails, and tarot readings inside a historic 19th-century estate.
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Haunted Experiences
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Nashville Nightmare Haunted House
Madison
Features an officially licensed Jason Universe walkthrough haunted attraction.
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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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GHOSTBUSTERS (84) - Saturday October 3rd 7pm - General Admission
Hermitage
Screening of the 1984 classic Ghostbusters at Full Moon Cineplex.
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Ghost Tours
Nashville
Lantern-lit evening walking tour exploring ghost stories and historic mourning customs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which weekend is best for family Halloween events in Lebanon?
The first weekend of October has full activities and the thinnest crowds; the two weekends before Halloween are wall-to-wall wagons. If you want the buzz, go peak; if you want photos without strangers in them, go early. Late September often means opening deals. For trunk-or-treats and costume parades, the weekend before Halloween is usually the only option, so book patches around it.
Are hayrides at Lebanon farms okay for babies and toddlers?
Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.
How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet Lebanon weather?
Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.