Boo at the Zoo (Nashville Zoo)
Fall festival · Nashville · Tennessee
Nashville Zoo strings its paths with pumpkins and fall scenery for Boo at the Zoo, a trick-or-treat and costume event built for younger kids, with the regular animal exhibits open late into the evening. It has run every October for years on Nolensville Pike, just south of downtown Nashville.
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Plan your visit
5:00-9:00 pm nightly
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 1–November 5
Color builds from October 26 · mostly bare by November 26
Sampled at Boo at the Zoo (Nashville Zoo)’s own coordinates and elevation (167 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 19 weather points across Tennessee, nudged 1 day earlier to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Tennessee's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 7 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Boo at the Zoo (Nashville Zoo)
The color window runs about 17 days, holding until around November 12. That runs roughly 1 day later than the rest of Tennessee.
It is in Nashville, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
Boo at the Zoo (Nashville Zoo) on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Tennessee, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Boo at the Zoo (Nashville Zoo) open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 16 – Nov 1. 5:00-9:00 pm nightly. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Boo at the Zoo (Nashville Zoo) peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 1–November 5 (best estimate November 3). Color starts around October 26 and is mostly bare by November 26.
- How do I get to Boo at the Zoo (Nashville Zoo)?
- Boo at the Zoo (Nashville Zoo) is in Nashville. The closest city is Nashville, about 6 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Tennessee's fall lineup.
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