Best Fall Events and Halloween Popups
From Halloween pop-up bars to haunted houses, Nashville knows how to celebrate. Another big Fall event in Nashville is Oktoberfest which takes place in Historic Germantown this weekend. If you’re looking for themed cocktails, a spooky haunted mansion, or more information on the VIP Experience at Oktoberfest we have you covered.
House of Spirits at the Women's Club of Nashville
House of Spirits: Casa Vega is a theatrical cocktail soirée, where you can celebrate Halloween in a haunted mansion. Inside the haunted mansion, you’ll find tarot readings, creepy roaming specters, games, and more. The haunted house has real life inspirations from Spanish painter Francisco Goya, of his famous Black Paintings, as well as several other Spanish folktales throughout the centuries. Click here to purchase your tickets.
Dates: October 7–31, 2022
Location: 3206 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Hocus Pocus Pop-Up Bar
Experience the Hocus Pocus themed bar at Bar TENN in the Holston House Nashville hotel. A few things to know before you go Happy Hour is Monday through Wednesday from 4 pm – 7 pm with $20 drinks and bites special; no reservation is required. On Thursday – Saturday 5 pm – 8 pm will be guest performances; reservations for non-hotel guests are required. You can purchase tickets for a 90 min meet and greet with the Sanderson Sisters, the main characters from the movie Hocus Pocus. Click here for more info, and to make reservations.
Dates: The bar is open daily from 4 pm – 11 pm from now to October 31, 2022
Location: 118 7th Avenue N, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203
Nashville Oktoberfest
You can enjoy delicious German food, world-class beer, lots of events, Arts & Crafts vendors, live German music, the Dachshund Derby, and the 2nd largest 5K Race & Run in Tennessee at Oktoberfest this year. General admission is free, but they do offer VIP tickets that provide you with unlimited beer and wine, a buffet, exclusive VIP entertainment, private seating, and more. Click here to buy VIP tickets, and for more information.
Dates: October 6th-9th, 2022
Location: Bi-Centennial Mall. 600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243
Beetle Bar Pop-Up at Dream Hotel
The Beetle Bar pop up is inspired by the twisted visuals of the cult-classic 1988 film, Beetlejuice. The pop-up bar is located in Parlour Bar at the Dream hotel in downtown Nashville. The menu features themed cocktails, such as Beetle Juice, Knock Three Times, Lydia's Squid Ink Pasta, and Adam's Hot Chicken Sandwich. The bar is open Monday through Thursday opening at 4 PM and Friday-Sunday at 12 PM.
Dates: September 22-November 6, 2022
Location: 210 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Hawkins Arcade Stranger Things Pop-Up Bar
Returning for its 4th year at Headquarters is a Stranger Things photo ops plus a new scene added. It can get very busy so be sure to reserve your table or book for a large party, but walk-ins are always welcome. All ages are welcome Wed-Fri until 6, and Sat/Sun until 4 pm.
Dates: Begins October 6
Location: 114 2nd Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37201