Still looking for a party plan for Halloween night? From haunted houses to sexy costume contests, we definitely have you covered.
Pick your party, then dress to impress!
A Night at the Lurid Circus: Alcohol and drug-free Halloween costume party with music by DJ middle. Costume required: Fantasy Circus Performer Personas. Manifest your queerest, most shockingly gruesome, fiercely sexiest or otherwise most graphic and animated ideas. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. OutCentral, 1709 Church St. $5 members, $8 non-members.
Bloody Acres Haunted Woods: Enjoy real wooded trails and real terror. For more information, visit www.bloodyacres.net. 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Bloody Acres Haunted Woods, 160 Big Station Camp, Gallatin. $15, $10 with military ID, Sundays $5 off per person for a family of four.
Bone Bash: Halloween-themed costumed affair featuring costume contests, a silent auction, entertainment by Super T and more. www.bonebashnashville.com. For more information, contact Kimberly Branch at 615-254-6795, ext. 108. All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Cannery Ballroom, 1 Cannery Row. $25 in advance, $30 at door; $55 VIP in advance, $60 VIP at door. 21-and-older.
Cemetery Come To Life: Hear stories of those who are buried in Franklin’s two old city cemeteries, at Fourth Avenue North and North Margin Street. Not for children younger than 7. Bring a flashlight. Reservations are required to 615-400-3808, 615-516-2011 or www.franklinonfoot.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Franklin. $15, $10 ages 13-younger.
Cosmic Corn Maze: Navigate your way out of the maze plus learn about constellations, nebula, galaxies, star clusters, space travel and century-old farming techniques. For more information, write to rippavilla@bellsouth.net or visit www.rippavilla.org. 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Nov. 1. Rippavilla Plantation, 5700 Main St., Spring Hill. 931-486-9037. $7, $5 ages 6-12.
Death Row — Sanitarium of Slaughter: Halloween attraction for all ages. For more information, visit www.deathrowhauntedhouse.net. 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Death Row - Sanitarium of Slaughter, 418 Harding Industrial Drive. 833-1433. $12.
Death Valley Haunted Woods: For information, visit www.dvhauntedwoods.com. 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Death Valley Haunted Woods, 769 W. Main St., Hendersonville. 822-5106. $10 through Sept. 30, $15 after.
Fright Light Laser Shows: Ghouls, goblins, stars and digital animation will come to life on the 63-foot dome of the planetarium, set to classic tunes. Costumes without masks are welcome. 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Adventure Science Center, Sudekum Planetarium, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. 401-5077. $6 ASC members, $8 non-members.
Ghosts and Gore Tour: This 90-minute tour features the best of downtown Franklin’s ghost stories and explores some of the crime from Franklin’s past, as well as the Battle of Franklin and its gruesome aftermath. This tour is inappropriate for children younger than age 14. For more information call 615-400-3808 or visit www.franklinonfoot.com. Reservations are required. Friday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Franklin. $15 per person.
Halloween Houdini Tribute: Music City Magic presents magic made famous or inspired by Harry Houdini on the anniversary of his death. Entertainment Court Stage. 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive. 514-1000; 1-877-740-7386. Free admission.
Halloween Tent Party at the Greenhouse: All-night dance party featuring DJ Mindub, a photo booth and hot dog stand. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The Greenhouse Bar, 2211 Bandywood Drive. 385-3357. $10 advance, $15 at the door.
Harvest Festival: Celebrate the harvest season at this festival featuring music, inflatables, games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, candy and food. 431 Wingrove Avenue. 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Nashville. Free admission and parking.
Haunted Franklin: Franklin on Foot tour tells the stories of departed socialites, Civil War soldiers, spies and others who still roam the streets and inhabit buildings in Franklin. The 90-minute tour covers six blocks. Call 615-400-3808 or visit www.franklinonfoot.com for location and more information. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Franklin. $15, $10 ages 7-13.
Haunted Hearse Tours: Take a 60-minute journey to some of Nashville’s most eerie sites in a converted 10-passenger New Orleans hearse as your driver uncovers the hauntings surrounding the ghosts of the area. Pickup available at all downtown hotels. Reservations are required by calling 615-884-3999 or visiting www.nashvilleghosttours.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Feb. 28. Nashville. $20 ages 12-older, $12 ages 7-11, ages 6-younger not permitted.
Haunted Halloween: Costumed re-enactors, ghost tours and a period magic show all add up to a spooky All Hallows Eve. Friday, Oct. 30. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin. 794-0903. Admission TBA.
Haunted Nashville: Halloween attraction featuring the House of Distortion, Turbidite Manor and Riddles of Horror. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Open through Nov. 1. 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Nov. 1. Haunted Nashville, 3436 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage. 752-4292. $13 per attraction, $18 for two, $23 all three, $30 Slash Pass.
Haunted Tavern Tours: A tour guide leads participants through a few of Nashville’s most haunted taverns. At each location, enjoy a beverage while learning of the pub’s haunted history or play haunted trivia and win prizes. Locations vary. Drinks are not provided. Reservations are required to 615-884-3999 or www.hauntedtaverntours.com. 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Feb. 28. Nashville Ghost Tours. 884-3999. $15; 21-older.
Haunted Valley: Hosted by the same folks behind the monthly Happy Valley parties. This time they’re moving the festivities uptown for a block party that will take over 12th & Porter and Mai and everything in between. Performances from Warren G, Designer Drugs, Coach vs. Kase, Sanchez and the Shockers, Play Me and DJ ROD, plus a midnight costume contest. 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. 12th Avenue North between Mai and 12th & Porter. $20. For VIP tickets, e-mail Dgreen@mainashville.com
Hustler Hollywood’s Nightmare in Music City: Cash prizes for costumes, music provided by three DJs indoors and outdoors, and an array of interactive entertainment throughout the party held in the Cannery Ballroom, Mercy Lounge and in tents outside the building. 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Nashville. $15; 21-older.
Judgment House: Interactive walk-through drama where the audience chooses life or death. For reservations, call 615-833-6519. 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Tusculum Hills Baptist Church, 4930 Nolensville Road. Free admission.
Millers Thrillers Haunted Woods: Take an unguided tour through woods and swampland, through a maze of trails and a giant plastic maze that leads participants to the final experience at the Barn of Terror. Kids Nights on Oct. 10 and 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. are less scary and better lit for young children. For rules and more information, visit www.millersthrillers.net. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Millers Thrillers Haunted Woods, 2499 Greens Mill Road, Columbia. $10; half price for parents accompanying paid children on Kids Nights, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 10 and 17.
Monster Boo: The Funk of Forty Thousand Years: Indoor/outdoor Halloween dance music festival and Halloween dress contest featuring Brett Gregath, Chris Step, Mic 1, Miles Maeda, George Acosta, Evil of the Thriller, Justin Credible, Staticburn, Potamus, Smotherman vs. Prince, DJ Wick-IT, Dorian, Brandon Wahl, Devils Plaything, Illegal Alien, Thad, Barry G, Rx2 and Anonymous. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Limelight Nashville, 201 Woodland St. 780-3099. Cover TBA; general admission and VIP tickets available.
Monster Mountain: The Fall of Cavern Hills: Experience the horror of the mining town of Cavern Hills crumbling into the depths of hell. For more information, visit www.monstermountain.net. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Monster Mountain, 273 McMurtry Road, Hendersonville. 338-4632. $15.
Nashville Ghost Tours: Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Nashville and learn about its historic, haunted heritage in a comfortably paced 90-minute walking tour covering a half-mile. Reservations are required. Tours may be canceled because of severe weather. Meet at the corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue directly across the street from the Hermitage Hotel. For more information, call 615-884-3999 or www.nashvilleghosttours.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Monday, Nov. 30. Nashville Ghost Tours. 884-3999. $15 ages 12-older, $8 ages 7-11, free ages 6-younger.
Scream Creek Haunted Woods: All new for 2009 featuring an outdoor attraction, flashlight corn maze and hay rides, opening at dark. Not appropriate for small children. For information, visit www.screamcreek.com. Friday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Honeysuckle Hill Farm, 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield. 382-7593. $15 general admission, $19 combo includes Scream Creek Haunted Woods, flashlight corn caze, hay ride and jump pillow.
Slaughter House: Nashville’s longest running haunted attraction, open through Oct. 31. For more information, visit www.slaughterfest.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Slaughter House, 423 Sixth Ave. 248-0019. $10.
Thriller Night: Karma Lounge hosts its fifth annual Halloween Costume Party with DJ Express of The Kali Boyz and a costume contest with a cash and prize give-away. VIP tables can be reserved by e-mailing rsvp@karmanashville.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Karma Lounge, 305 Broadway (entrance on Third Avenue South). 708-8447. www.karmanashville.com. $5 before 11 p[.m., $10 after. 21-older
Yazoo Halloweast Pub Crawl: Enjoy drink specials, costume contests and live music by Less Honky More Tonky, Ballhog and The Delta Saints at Three Crow Bar, Beyond the Edge, Batter’d & Fried Boston Seafood House, The 5 Spot, Drifters BBQ and Red Door East in Five Points. Visit all six locations and qualify to win an autographed guitar. For more information, contact Austin Littrell at 651-335-0135 or austinlittrell@gmail.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Nashville. Free admission; 21-older.




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