Halloween & Trick or Treating in the Village

October has arrived, and although we’re still waiting on autumn weather, Halloween spirit is picking up in Old Hickory! The Village’s decorations are always a site to be seen, and there’s never a shortage of opportunities to celebrate spooky season.

First, the Old Hickory Village Neighborhood Association’s fourth annual Harvest Festival takes place on Saturday, October, 18th from 4-7 PM at 1700 Golf Club Road. In addition to food, shopping, and the Kids Zone, this event will once again feature at costume contest for both children and adults! Click here to register for any of the following costume contest categories by Monday, October 13th. Winner will receive prizes from local businesses!

• Spookiest Costume

• Most Original Costume

• Funniest Costume

• Best DIY Costume

• Best Group Costume

Additionally, Trick or Treating is always a huge deal in the neighborhood. Happening on October 31st, rain or shine, the streets of Old Hickory Village are filled with thousands of residents of our own and neighboring communities. The highest concentration of trick-or-treaters and Halloween festivities are typically on the following blocks, so make sure you stock up with enough candy: Berry Street, Birdsall Street, Cleves Street, Donelson Avenue, Elliston Street, Hadley Avenue, Jones Street, and Lawrence Street.

Pro tip: if you’re commuting from Lakewood or Rayon City, park at the Old Hickory Library.