CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – From Octoberfests to trunk-or-treats, there’s plenty of fun going on this fall. Here’s your guide to local fall events through Veterans Day. If you know of other big local events coming up, email news@clarksvillenow.com.
Sept. 19
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19
- Cost: Free
- Details: Mellencougar (John Mellencamp tribute) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Red River Spartans first season kickoff
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20
- Cost: $15-20
- Details: The Red River Spartans, Clarksville’s new United States Premier Hockey League team, face off against the Cincinnati Cyclones in a two-game series marking their inaugural season. Former Nashville Predators goaltender Tomas Vokoun will meet fans and sign autographs at a pre-game tailgate event on Sept. 20.
Sept. 20
Oktoberfest at The Fallen Brewery
- Where: The Fallen Brewery, 1761 Jardco Drive
- When: Saturday, Sept. 20, noon-10 p.m.
- Cost: Free admission (special steins and food available for purchase).
- Details: Authentic German foods, live music from The Polka Pickin’ Trio, and the return of the seasonal brew. Guests can also snag a limited-edition 2025 Oktoberfest stein, which includes the first fill (while supplies last). Family- and dog-friendly.
- Where: Run-a-Muck Outfitters, 3011 Port Royal Road, Adams
- When: Saturday, Sept. 20, noon-9 p.m.
- Cost: $10 early purchase on Eventbrite, $15 at the gate; kids 12 and under free.
- Details: Music and arts festival to raise money for local women’s and children’s charities, including Judy’s Hope, Young Lives, and Dream Factory. Food trucks, a kid zone, art vendors, a beer garden, college football, and live music.
- Where: Quality Inn Hotel Exit 4
- When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20
- Cost: Tickets $20, kids 11 and younger free (one child per adult)
- Details: An all-Pokemon show with exhibits featuring toys, games, candy, magazines and more, plus tournaments, cosplay, panels and guest appearances.
Sept. 25
Nashville Predators Gold Star Showcase
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25
- Cost: Tickets start at $25
- Details: Nashville Predators third annual Gold Star Showcase, an intrasquad game between Predators players benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
Sept. 25-Oct. 31
Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
- Where: Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch, 1425 Highway 76, at Exit 11.
- When: Opens Thursday, Sept. 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (maze entrance closes at 5 p.m.) through Oct. 31.
- Cost: No entry fee. Pumpkins: $2 (field trip small) and $4 (medium jack-o’-lanterns). Corn maze: $5 (free for ages 5 and under).
- Details: Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch kicks off the fall season.
Sept. 26
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26
- Cost: Tickets start at $45.
- Details: Austin Peay State University’s second annual Peayple’s Concert is bringing rap legends Waka Flocka Flame and Boosie Badazz. Co-headlining the night is Louisiana hip-hop star Boosie Badazz.
Sept. 27
Ales & Tails: A Barks & Brews Renaissance Revel
- Where: 1761 Jardco Drive
- When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
- Cost: Tickets $12.50-$14.60 on Eventbrite
- Details: Pet-friendly festival blending Renaissance flair with food, music and fun. Activities include artisan and vendor booths, food trucks, a DJ, live music, contests for pets and owners, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Montgomery County Angel Fund and Mikaela’s Mutts Motel, supporting animal rescue efforts.
- Where: Clarksville Regional Airport, 200A Outlaw Field Road
- When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
- Cost: Free admission
- Details: Fourth annual aviation-themed community outreach event with helicopter flights, live music, car show, aircraft displays, bounce houses, vendors, food trucks and more.
- Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, Liberty Park
- When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27; movie screening of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” at 6 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- Details: Outdoor festival featuring artisan vendors, treats and interactive experiences inspired by magical adventures. Costumes encouraged, with a contest for age groups ranging from little kids to adults. In case of inclement weather, activities will move indoors.
- Where: Various locations across Montgomery County
- When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
- Cost: Free
- Details: The fourth annual South of the River Art Tour will feature the work of more than a dozen local artists, with pieces available for purchase. For the full shedule and locations, go to the event Facebook page.
- Where: Kenwood High School, 251 East Pine Mountain Road
- When: 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
- Cost: Free admission
- Details: Jamaican Jerk and Caribbean food along with local and international craft vendors. Family entertainment with kids face painting.
Sept. 27-Nov. 1
- Where: R&P Farm, 1976 York Road
- When: Every Saturday, Sept. 27-Nov. 1, 2025, plus Halloween, 6-10 p.m.
- Cost: Free admission; $15 per attraction (haunted barn and haunted hayride)
- Details: Haunted barn, haunted hayride, vendors, live music and concessions. Volunteers age 14 and up are welcome to join as scare actors, with minors requiring parental permission.
Oct. 2 and 4
- Where: 116 Strawberry Alley and other downtown locations
- Cost: Free admission
- Details: Annual downtown creative arts festival, created by Artlink Clarksville, featuring visual and performance art, live large scale art exhibits and intimate interactions with artists, artisans and makers.
- Oct. 2, 5-9 p.m.: Art Gala: Speakeasy Masquerade at ArtLink, Outlaw Antiques and DBO Gallery.
- Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Festival Day with live music, Chalk Walk contest, chalk artists and vendors.
Oct. 3
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3
- Cost: Free
- Details: American Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute band) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Oct. 4
Day with the Dead Cemetery Tour
- Where: Riverview Cemetery, 635 N. Spring St.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 4 (hour-long guided tours at scheduled times)
- Cost: $15 per person (ages 10 and up); advance registration required online.
- Details: Guided walking tour features costumed actors portraying historic Montgomery County residents buried in Riverview Cemetery, with graves dating back to the 1800s. Space is limited, and not recommended for small children; pets and strollers not permitted.
Oct. 5
- Where: Immaculate Conception Church School, 740 Franklin St.
- When: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5
- Cost: Free admission, Kids Area tickets $1 each or wristbands for $10
- Details: Live music, dance performance, crafts, beer, inflatables, carnival games, authentic food and more.
Oct. 10
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: Friday, Oct. 10; doors open 5 p.m., first bout 5:30, main card 8 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets starting at $50
- Details: LFA mixed martial arts competition event, presented by Monster Energy.
Oct. 10-13
- Where: Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane
- When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Oct. 10-13
- Cost: Free admission
- Details: Hosted by The Star Spangled Brewing Co., this ninth annual four-day celebration features authentic German-brewed beers crafted by The Star Spangled Brewing Co., local wines from Beachaven Winery, a variety of food trucks local arts and crafts, games, and entertainment for all ages.
Oct. 10-11
- Where: RichEllen Park, 1466 Tennessee 149
- When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10; and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11
- Cost: Free admission
- Details: Family-friendly event featuring a BBQ competition, beer, live music, and football on the big screen. Enjoy food trucks and the People’s Choice tasting.
Oct. 11
- Where: Historic Collinsville, 4711 Weakley Road, Southside
- When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11
- Cost: Free
- Details: Pat Fitzhugh returns to Historic Collinsville’s Pavilion for a Bell Witch lecture, book signing, and short tour of the Batson House.
H&S Farms Harvest Festival
- Where: H&S Farms, 409 Seven Mile Ferry Road, Cunningham
- When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
Oct. 15-31
Pumpkin Patch at 180 Church
- Where: 180 Church, 3400 Trenton Road
- When: Oct. 15-31, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday
- Details: Community pumpkin patch featuring pumpkins of all sizes and varieties. Proceeds will benefit Hope Pregnancy Center and family resources at 180 Church.
Oct. 17-18
AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18
- Cost: Tickets on sale soon
- Details: As part of the AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross Series, top riders from across the region battle it out on a dirt track packed with tight turns and big jumps.
Oct. 17-31
Bikers Who Scare Haunted Car Wash
- Where: Screaming Eagle Express Car Wash, 370 Warfield Blvd.
- When: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- Cost: $25 car wash
- Details: Bikers Who Care hosts its sixth annual Haunted Car Wash, offering families a spooky spin on a regular wash. Guests can expect scares while their car gets cleaned, with the fright continuing until the last vehicle has gone through. Benefit for BWC charities.
Oct. 17-31
- Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin St.
- When: 7 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31; 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31
- Cost: $35
- Details: Richard O’Brien’s cult classic musical returns for its 13th year. Complete with wild characters, rock songs, elaborate dances and plenty of audience participation, the production encourages costumes and offers prop bags for $5 in the lobby. Outside props are not permitted. Suggested for mature audiences only.
Oct. 18
- Where: Quality Inn Exit 4, 3095 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
- When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
- Cost: Tickets $20
- Details: Exhibitors catering to a wide range of interests, including comic books, toys, video games, wrestling, sci-fi, sports cards, anime and cosplay. Highlights include a Super Smash Ultimate tournament and a cosplay contest.
Jokers Comedy House cancer benefit
- Where: Jokers Comedy House, 2150 Fort Campbell Blvd.
- When: 6 p.m. Oct. 18
- Cost: $30 stage seating, $20 floor seating
- Details: Comedian DJ Pryor performs, with all proceeds supporting Cleaning Hands for You, a nonprofit that provides free home cleaning to cancer patients.
Oct. 19
- Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champions Way
- When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19
- Cost: Free admission
- Details: Fourth annual family-friendly event with vendors, food trucks and more.
Oct. 24
Hilldale Fall Festival
- Where: Hilldale Family Life Center “Farm,” 250 Old Farmers Road
- When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24
- Cost: Free (food available for purchase)
- Details: Family-friendly festival featuring Trunk-or-Treat, carnival games, bouncy houses and food trucks.
Oct. 25
- Where: Downtown centered on Franklin Street
- When: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
- Cost: Free
- Details: Trick-or-treat with local businesses and organizations. Costumes are a must, especially for those entering the all-ages costume contest.
- Where: Quality Inn Exit 4, 3095 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
- When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
- Cost: $20, kids under 11 free
- Details: Convention featuring fandoms of horror comic books, toys, movies, cosplay, makeup and more, plus a roster of horror industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities.
- Where: Historic Collinsville, 4711 Weakley Road, Southside
- When: 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
- Cost: Separate admission for day and night events, from $10 to $15
- Details: Guests will rotate through three activities: a Harvest Hayride scavenger hunt (with a glow-in-the-dark version at night), a Storytelling Walk with slightly spooky 19th-century tales in the Batson House, and a campfire gathering with 19th-century songs and s’mores.
- Where: Rotary Park, 2308 Rotary Park Drive
- When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
- Cost: Free
- Details: Family-friendly festival featuring pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, Halloween crafts, creepy crawlers, and more. Costumes encouraged. Parking available at Community of Hope with free transportation provided.
- Where: College Street
- When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
- Cost: Free
- Details: Austin Peay State University’s 80th annual Homecoming Parade features floats, marching bands, student groups, JROTC programs, dance teams, cheerleaders, nonprofits and community organizations.
- Where: Old Glory Distilling Co., Silo Park, 451 Alfred Thun Road
- When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
- Cost: Free
- Details: Family-friendly trunk-or-treat featuring booths from local businesses and community partners handing out candy.
Oct. 31
Halloween Trick-or-Treating
- Where: Your neighborhood
- When: Evening of Friday, Oct. 31
- Cost: Free
- Details: It’s all up to you and your neighbors. There are no scheduled times by the city or county – just have fun!
Nov. 1
Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K
- Where: Downtown Clarksville
- When: 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
- Cost: $25 and up
- Details: Annual race presented by Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee featuring a half marathon and 5K through downtown Clarksville. New this year are Half Marathon Ruck and 5K Ruck divisions. Finish line celebration follows the race. Registration now open.
Nov. 8
Vintage Fair
- Where: Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane
- When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
- Cost: $7 for adults
- Details: Sip and stroll as you shop over 130 vendors featuring antiques, furniture, handmade goods and more, plus food trucks.
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
- Cost: Tickets starting at $40
- Details: Third annual event, bringing top bull riders from around the world in this Professional Bull Riders event.
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