Local Living: 5 Things to Do This Week

1. Hermitage Ghost Tours

hermitage ghost tours

WHAT: Explore the haunted side of history during the Hermitage Ghost Tours.

Follow your guide on an exciting ghost tour as they take you on a lantern-led voyage into The Hermitage mansion and to Jackson’s tomb while telling spooky stories about Battle of New Orleans, Andrew Jackson and the Bell Witch.

Tickets are $35 and $30 for members.

Learn more here.

WHEN: This week’s schedule: Oct 31st 7:30p-9p; Nov 1st 7:30p-9p & 9:30p-11p, Nov 2nd & Nov 3rd 7:30p-9:30p & 9:30p-11p

WHERE: Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, 4582 Rachels Ln, Hermitage

2. Boo in the Boxwoods

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WHAT: If you don’t have a neighborhood for trick-or-treating, stop by Rippavilla for Boo in the Boxwoods this Halloween. This is a family-friendly free event with a costume contest and trick-or-treating.

Learn more here.

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 31, 5pm-8pm

WHERE: Rippavilla Plantation, 5700 Main Street, Spring Hill

3. Free Halloween Craft & Treat

WHAT: Enjoy a free Halloween craft and treat with the kids this week at Learning Express Toys of Cool Springs. Although this is a free event, please RSVP by calling us at 615-771-3434

Learn more here.

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 30, 11am

WHERE: Learning Express Toys of Cool Springs, 420 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin

4. Franklin Art Scene

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WHAT: Franklin brings you an art crawl that takes you through its beautiful downtown core and historic buildings!

The Franklin Art Scene includes 20+ galleries and venues dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin.

Learn more here.

WHEN: Friday, Nov 2, 6pm-9pm

WHERE: Downtown Franklin

5. Goblins in the Gardens

WHAT: During this spooky and special Tuesdays for Tots, kids can explore the trick-or-treat trail in the Color Garden, enjoy themed art and science activities, participate in a storytime, and take a picture at the Pumpkin House.

Learn more here.

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 30, 10am
Schedule of Activities: Art’ivities | 10am-12pm | Massey Hall Trick-or-Treat Trail | 10:30am-12pm | Color Garden Storytime | 10:30am & 11:30am | Massey Hall

WHERE: Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Ave, Nashville