2024 Knoxville Halloween Events
Trick-or-Treat Events
Boo at the Zoo
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr. Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 637-5331
Thursday 10/10/24-Sunday 10/13/24, Thursday 10/17/24-Sunday 10/20/24, Thursday 10/24/24-Sunday 10/27/24
Member Nights: TBA
Times: 5:30pm-8:00pm
General admission: $15, Members $14, Ages 2 & Under Free. Free parking. For more details visit the Zoo Knoxville website.
Howl-o-ween Trick or Treat at Little Ponderosa Zoo
629 Granite Road, Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-5536
Friday 10/18/24, Saturday 10/19/24, Friday 10/25/24 & Saturday 10/26/24
6:00pm-8:00pm
General admission: $8.00, Pre-Order $6.00
Activities include trick-or-treating and more. See Facebook for details.
Trick or Treat in the Cave at Cherokee Caverns
8524 Oak Ridge Hwy. Knoxville, TN 37931
Friday 10/18/24-Sunday 10/20/24, Friday 10/25/24-Sunday 10/27/24
Fridays 5:00pm-8:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays 3:00pm-8:00pm
General admission: ages 4+ and adults $12. Ages 3 and under free. Credit cards accepted.
Stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Activities include trick-or-treating and more. See website for details.
Freaky Friday Friday Nite
Mayor Bob Leonard Park
301 Watt Road, Farragut, TN 37934
Friday, 10/25/24 5:00pm-7:00pm
Ancient Lore Village
7107 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
Tuesday 10/29/24, Wednesday 10/30/24 & Thursday 10/31/24
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm & 6:30pm-8:00pm
General admission: Adults (ages 10+) $14.99, Youth (ages 3-9) $14.99, Children (under 3) No Charge. For more information, visit the Ancient Lore website.
Pigeon Forge Spooktacular
Pigeon Forge Community Center
170 Community Center Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 429-7373
Date & Time TBA
General admission: FREE
This non-scary trick or treating event is perfect for families. There is also entertainment and a haunted house for families to enjoy.
Follow the Pigeon Forge Parks & Recreation Department on Facebook for announcements on this event.
Gatlinburg Trick or Treat Kickoff Karnival
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza
88 River Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(888) 240-1358
Monday, 10/31/24 11:00AM-3:00PM
General admission: FREE
Activities include games, toys, food, candy and a costume contest. Some of the games will be 50 cents to play. The proceeds will go to a local charity. There will also be free prizes and candy. See the website for more details.
Greenback Trunk or Treat
Downtown Greenback
6736 Morganton Road, Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 856-2224
Date & Time TBA
General admission: FREE
Activities include trick or treating, food trucks and more. The road will be closed to keep kids safe. For more information, visit the City of Greenback Events Facebook page.
Spooky Town at Evergreen Farms
Evergreen Farms TN
977 Old Highway 68, Sweetwater, TN 37874
Friday-Sunday 9/27/24-9/29/24, 10/4/24-10/6/24, 10/11/24-10/13/24, 10/18/24-10/20/24 & 10/25/24-10/27/24
Fridays 5:00pm-9:00pm, Saturdays 11:00am-9:00pm, Sundays 1:00pm-9:00pm
General admission: $14.95 plus tax, Cash Only, Under 2 free
Activities include trick or treating, hay rides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, bounce house, games & crafts. The motto of Spooky Town is “Where It’s Not Too Scary.” (However, Spooky Town does get spookier after 8:00pm.) For more information, visit the Evergreen Farms TN website.
Family Fun
Museum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 494-7680
Thursday, 10/24/24; Friday, 10/25/24; Thursday, 10/31/24 & Friday, 11/1/24 9:00am-3:00pm
General admission: $60.00 Family (2 Adults & Up to 6 children), age 18+ $20.00, Youth 6-17 $10.00
Activities include hayrides, traditional music, tractor exhibition and old-time demonstrations such as blacksmithing, apple butter making and more. For an additional charge, children can pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch or choose to paint one to take home. See the Museum of Appalachia website or more details.
Monsters at the Museum
East Tennessee History Center
601 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 215-8824
Saturday, 10/26/24 10:00am-4:00pm
General admission: FREE
Activities include games, crafts, storytelling, trick-or-treating, and costume contests. See website for more details.
Costumes, Characters & Cartoons
Tennessee Theatre
604 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 684-1200
Sunday, 10/13/24 11:00am-1:00pm
General admission: FREE
Enjoy cartoons and an open house with some of your favorite PBS characters! This free event kicks off the spooky season with episodes of some of your favorite PBS Kids specials, celebrating STEAM. Plus, there will be costumed characters here for plenty of fun photo opportunities and a chance to show off your own costumes! The Theatre will be open to the public for self-guided tours during this time and popcorn and soda will be available for purchase. See the Tennessee Theatre website for details.
Kern’s Food Hall Free Pumpkin Carving & Trick or Treating
Kern’s Food Hall
2201 Kern’s Rising Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
Sunday, 10/20/24 12:00pm-9:00pm
General admission: FREE
Kern’s Food Hall is getting in the Halloween spirit. Starting at 12:00pm there will be free pumpkin carving, face painting and live music on the lawn. Then at 5:00pm trick or treating will begin. For more information, visit the Kern’s Food Hall website.
Wicked Cool Cats Downtown Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Knoxville
TBA
General admission: FREE
There is an all-new scavenger hunt in downtown Knoxville just purr-fect for Halloween! Nine wicked cool cats are hiding in windows throughout the downtown district. You can download this clue sheet or one with hot tips to help you. Be sure to snap a picture when you find one and post with the #KnoxHalloween hashtag. For other Halloween happenings in downtown, including adult fun, visit the Downtown Knoxville website.
For Thrill Seekers
***Some events may not be suitable for children***
13100 West Lee Highway Philadelphia, TN 37846
(865) 408-8527
Closing Day: Tuesday, 11/2/24
Begins at 7:00pm nightly. See website for exact days and times.
General admission: $30.00+, Fast Pass Upgrade $45.00+. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket booth. Cash or credit available. Under 12 years of age not recommended. See website for additional ticket information. *Note: Dead Man’s Farm is no longer based at Deep Well Farm in Lenoir City. It is now located in Philadelphia.*
Come experience an approximate 35-minute, interactive walk-through, and live performance. This year midway attractions have been added that are challenging and horror based. Midway tickets must be purchased separately. See website or Facebook page for further details.
General admission: $26.99 & Up. Not recommended for those with health conditions. See website for details. Credit cards are accepted.
FrightWorks
1904 W Emory Road Powell, TN 37849
(865) 769-7273
Friday 10/4/24-Tuesday 11/2/24, Times vary see website for more details.
General admission: $27-$50. Free parking. See website and Facebook page for further details.
1126 Maple Lane, Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 856-3511
Closing Day: Tuesday, 10/31/24
7:00pm-10:00pm. Last maze entrance is at 10:00pm.
General admission: All Ages $18.00 Not recommended for ages 5 & under, pregnant women, or anyone with a heart condition. See Facebook page or website for details. Credit cards are accepted.
Parkway Drive-In
2909 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 379804
(865) 951-2447
Central Cinema
1205 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 951-2447
Thursday, 10/16/24-Sunday, 10/20/24
Passes/Tickets: $25.00-$140.00
Activities include horror movies.
Films will be shown at the Parkway Drive-In and Central Cinema. See the Facebook page for more details.
Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours
36 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 377-9677
Public Tours Fridays & Saturdays, Private Tours Sunday, Monday & Thursday
General admission: $40 adult, $35 youth (Ages 8-12). See website for further details.
