https://www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org/
With 55 acres there is a lot to explore at Cheekwood. The options below are the top spots in the gardens for families with kids. Cheekwood is known for the pumpkin houses, and displays. Harvest days September 13th October 30th – featuring new harvest nights Thursday evenings 5-9pm
https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/cheekwood-harvest/
Morning glory apply orchard is a family owned orchard right outside of Nashville in Nolensville. This is not a u-pick orchard. The retail store is amazing and of course you can plan your visit for events, definitely try the cider and the caramel apples are out of this world.
Orchard Grounds & Self-Guided Tours:
September 2nd-November 1st
Retail Store Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 9:00-5:00
Closed all of September-October 17th for field trips.
https://www.morninggloryorchard.com/
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 40th Annual PumpkinFest presented by Atmos Energy is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 25, 2025 With more than 115,000 people in attendance in 2023, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages!
Join us for a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and tamilies, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.
https://williamsonheritage.org/events/pumpkinfest/
October 27th -November 1st,2025
Boo at the Zoo returns for 21 nights this October with fall-themed scenes and activities around the Zoo, trick-or-treating for the kids, special animal shows and more! Check back for more information and tickets in August.
https://www.nashvillezoo.org/upcoming-events/event/2590131
Hands down this one the absolute most fun photo shoot. Definitely recommend for family, friends or even couples. Our Favorite photographer in Nashville and surrounding cities is Gracie Range. She works with several local influencers and artists. Absolutely our go to photographer.
https://www.instagram.com/gracierangephotography?igsh=MTN5czFobDU3ZHowNQ==
The Nashville Fall Festival
Fall Festival at the Orchard
Join us for a fun day that includes vendors, food trucks, bounce house, petting zoo and other fun things. We will be open 10 to 4. Come out and enjoy a fun fall day at the orchard. Free admission
It’s apple-picking season, and time to enjoy all your favorite fall treats. August 23rd and 24th
picking times can sell out on weekends. But don’t worry! If you don’t have a reservation, you’re still welcome to go by. They have pre-picked apples in store, along with all the other goodies!
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working farm located in the gently rolling hills of Franklin, Tennessee.
The seventh generation farm has been owned by our family for over 165 years. In recent years we have diversified our farming efforts to include pumpkins and raising beef cattle. We also grow about 100 acres of hay which we use to feed our animals in the winter. Our main focus is to offer educational programs for groups in the Fall and the Spring and we also offer a down-to-earth fun Summer day camp.
FALL. 2025 DATES.
SEPTEMBER 27th-October 27th
PUMPKIN RETAIL HOURS:
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
Monday: 9am to 1pm
THE ACTIVITY, RETAIL AND PICNIC AREAS CLOSE PROMPTLY AT POSTED CLOSING TIMES.
ADMISSION:
$13
per person
ALL TICKETS SOLD AT GATE.
Tax Included. (Over 65 AND 23 months and under are free)
Cards Recommended for fast checkout.
Walden Farm
Visit Walden Pumpkin Farm in Smyrna, Tennessee
The Walden Pumpkin Farm is a family-run fall seasonal farm in the heart of middle Tennessee. We are only open to the public in the fall. The farm is private property the rest of the year.
Pumpkin Farm Location:
Free admission
$12 for a wristband
8653 Rocky Fork Road
Smyrna, Tennessee
(615) 220-2918
Contact Us
Opening day September 20th-October 31st,2025
Open Thursdays-Sundays
Sept. 20-Oct. 31, 2025
Thurs. & Friday: 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00-6:00 p.m.
NO PETS ALLOWED
There is a cost to purchase a wristband to enter the farm activities.
Wristbands are $12 per person ages 4 to 64 This allows you to do all the activities. You do not need to purchase an activities wristband to shop for pumpkins, visit the country store or the food depot. Wrist bands can be purchased at the farm when you arrive. Cash or Credit cards accepted.
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