Cookeville’s rolling into spooky season with pumpkins, pups, and plenty of candy! 🐾🎃 

Glowing parades and folk tales by the fire to trunk-or-treats across town- this week’s lineup is packed with community fun, sweet treats, and fall charm.

Pull out your costume, grab your favorite sweater, and dive into the cozy chaos of October in Cookeville! 🍂👻🕯️🍫

Halloween Glow and Go Pup Parade
Friday, Oct 24th | 5:45 PM | $5
Dogwood Park, Cookeville

Grab your pup and light up downtown! Meet at the fountain for a glowing walk and crown the best-dressed dog at the end.

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Homemade Pancakes and Butter at Burgess Falls
Saturday, Oct 25th | 8:30 AM | $10
4000 Burgess Falls Drive, Sparta

Step back in time at Burgess Falls! Mill your own flour, shake fresh butter, and taste homemade pancakes the old-fashioned way.

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Spooky Season Celebration- Depot Museum
Saturday, Oct 25th | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE
116 W Broad St, Cookeville

A chill, not-too-scary afternoon at the Depot—silent disco, spooky stories, games, and sweet treats for the whole crew. Costumes encouraged!

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Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree - Monterey's Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct 25th | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE
101 E Depot Avenue, Monterey

Downtown Monterey turns into a fall fair with food trucks, contests, games, and trick-or-treating. Go and enjoy the classic small-town celebration!

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Chamber Women’s Conference
Wednesday, Oct 29th | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | $50-$60
1 W 1st St, Cookeville

An inspiring day of connection, growth, and empowerment with local leaders and engaging talks. A dose of motivation to recharge your goals.

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ThunderHawk Canine- Paws Halloween Party
Thursday, Oct 30th | 5:00 PM | FREE
Cane Creek Park, Cookeville

It’s all about the pups—costume contests, glow walks, and doggy games galore at Cane Creek Park. Expect treats, prizes, and wagging tails!

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Folk Tales and S'mores
Thursday, Oct 30th | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | $5
4000 Burgess Falls Drive, Sparta

S’mores, stories, and starlight at Burgess Falls. Pull up a chair and listen to old American folk tales around the fire.

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Trunk or Treat-Cumberland Auto Centers
Thursday, Oct 23th | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE
1540 Interstate Dr, Cookeville, Cookeville

One of Cookeville’s biggest candy nights! Bounce houses, costumes, and heaps of free treats—plus donations for local families in need.

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Trunk or Treat- Fortis Institute’s
Thursday, Oct 24th | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE
1025 Hwy. 111, Cookeville

A family-friendly night of games, crafts, food trucks, and trick-or-treating—rain or shine. Bring canned goods for Helping Hands!

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Safari Saturday - Spooky STEM
Saturday, Oct 25th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE
155 W 7th St, Cookeville

Science meets spooky at the Oakley STEM Center! Creepy crawlies, fun experiments, and curious little scientists everywhere. Costumes welcome!

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Trunk or Treat - Advanced Auto Parts
Saturday, Oct 25th | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE
Advance Auto Parts, Cookeville

Classic cars, candy, and costumes all in one. Cruise in, dress up, and enjoy a laid-back evening of Halloween fun for all ages.

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3rd Annual Trunk or Treat– Cedar Hills
Saturday, Oct 25th | 6:30 PM | FREE
1250 Cedar Hills Drive, Cookeville

Candy starts flowing at 6:30! Swing by Cedar Hills Senior Living for their annual Trunk or Treat—simple, sweet, and full of smiles.

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Pumpkin Carving Station
Monday, Oct 27th | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE
50 E Broad St, Cookeville, Cookeville

Bring your carving ideas, and we’ll supply the pumpkins (for the first few!). Templates, tools, and fall vibes included.

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Trunk or Treat- Charter Senior Living
Thursday, Oct 30th | 5:00 PM | FREE
1010 East Spring St, Cookeville

Decorated trunks, happy residents, and plenty of candy! Come by for costumes, laughs, and a little community Halloween magic.

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A Trip to the Malt Shop- Music from the 1950s
Friday, Oct 24th | 7:30 PM | $20
Bryan Fine Arts, Cookeville

Slip back to the ’50s with Elvis hits, hand jives, and classic harmonies. A feel-good concert supporting local music and arts.

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Blues & Brews
Saturday, Oct 25th | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM| $30-$55
Trackside, Cookeville

Raise a glass at WCTE’s annual Craft Beer Festival—local brews, live blues, and Cookeville’s WestSide buzzing with good times. 🍻

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