Haunted Attractions, Costume Contests and Spooky Nightlife Round Out the October Lineup
It’s spooky season. From truly frightening experiences to family-friendly events, the Upper Cumberland is packed with Halloween events for every kind of boy and ghoul. Trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, costume contests, Halloween parties and terrifying, haunted attractions are just some of the delicious options.
Gather the ghouls and goblins! The UCBJ has you covered. Here are some events to place on your calendar for the rest of October.
Happy Halloween. Image by magnific.
Family-Friendly Events and Trick-or-Treating
1. Pumpkin Carving Station (Cookeville)
Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m.
The Putnam County Library, located at 50 E. Broad St., will host a pumpkin-carving activity.
Free pumpkins will be provided to the first 10 attendees. Bring your creativity and the kids.
2. First Responders Trunk or Treat (Cookeville)
Friday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
A trunk-or-treat we can get behind.
The Cane Creek Sportsplex parking lot, located at 2200 W. Jackson St., will host a first responders-themed trunk-or-treat event for the community. Thank you for your service.
Trick or treat.
3. ThunderHawk Canine / Inspired Paws Annual Halloween Party (Cookeville)
Friday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m.
But, are Black cats welcome? Cane Creek Park, located at 201 C.C. Camp Road, will host a Halloween celebration for dogs and their owners.
Activities include:
- an outdoor costume contest
- a glow walk
- dog-friendly games
4. Trick-or-Treating at the Library (Cookeville)
Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 9 a.m.
If you’re picking up a creepy novella to sink your teeth into on Halloween night, the kids can grab a little extra candy while you’re at it.
Don’t forget the costumes and be sure to collect bonus treats at the circulation desks.
5. Cookeville Treat Trail (Cookeville)
Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 4 p.m.
More treats than tricks. Dogwood Park, located at 30 E. Broad St., will host the Cookeville Treat Trail, a free community trick-or-treating festival for children ages 12 and younger.
The event is hosted by Hip Cookeville and City Leisure Services.
Halloween Hollow is the place to be during spooky season. Image via Halloween Hollow.
Halloween Parties, Nightlife and Spooky Attractions
1. Revolver Dance Hall Halloween Bash (Cookeville)
Thursday, Oct. 29, beginning at 7 p.m.
Free beer and costumes. What more could one ask for?
Revolver Dance Hall of Cookeville, located at 565 S. Jefferson Ave., will host a Halloween bash featuring a costume contest with cash and prizes, drink specials and free beer.
You read that right.
2. N’Vious Tattoo Gallery Halloween Grand Opening & $31 Tattoos (Cookeville)
Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at noon.
N’Vious Tattoo Gallery, located at 620 S. Jefferson Ave., will celebrate its grand opening with $31 flash tattoos, a shelter raffle and treat bags for children.
This is the year to get that Michael Myers tattoo. Isn’t it?
3. Halloween Dance Party (Cookeville)
Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 7:15 p.m.
The Cookeville Community Center Building, located at 240 Carlen Drive, will host a Halloween dance party on the gym floor. The event features a costume party atmosphere and a $10 cover charge.
Suggested costume choice: John Travolta from Saturday Night Fever. It never fails.
4. Halloween Hollow (Silver Point)
Halloween season
I hear the Hollow is haunted. It has something to do with what’s buried beneath.
Looking for something a bit more intense and frightening? Halloween Hollow in Silver Point offers walk-through dark attractions, special effects and live scare actors. Need something a little less scary (why would you, but OK)? There’s a corn maze, escape room and scary movies under the stars.
Did I mention the half-cat, half-human who reads your fortune and some guy who shoots sparks from his body armor?
Check the official website for operating nights and ticket information.
Spooky season is upon us.
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