CLARKSVILLE, TN (NOW CLARKSVILLE) — From fall festivals and free concerts to Halloween fun, there’s a lot to come this fall.
Here are some of the big events coming to Clarksville this fall through the end of October. If you know of other events, email us at [email protected]
Current events
Clarksville Downtown Market
When: Saturdays May 14-Oct. 1
Where: 1 public place
No cost
Time: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday (except September 10)
Details: Weekly open-air market with farmers and artisans offering locally grown fresh produce, groceries and handicrafts.
First Thursday Art Walk
When: First Thursday of every month
Where: Downtown Clarksville
No cost
Time: 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Details: Self-guided tour combining visual arts, live music, captivating events and more. Rain or shine.
September
From Friday September 16 to Sunday September 18
Bikers Who Care Toy Run and Benefit Evening
Where: Clarksville Speedway, 1600 Needmore Road
Cost: $35 on Ticketleap, $40 at the door
Time: 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Toy race Saturday at 1 p.m.
Details: Live Music, Tattoo Contest, Bike Show, Field Events, Swap Meet, $10 Bottomless Sweepstakes, Bikini Contest, Drag Races and more, plus Toy Run to benefit Charities Bikers Who Care charities.
Friday September 16
Downtown at sunset
Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
No cost
Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Details: Tyler Stone will be on stage. Food trucks will also be present.
Saturday September 17
Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts
Where: 100 blocks from Franklin Street
No cost
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Details: Coordinated by the Roxy Regional Theatre, this event will showcase the works of more than two dozen artists, organize performances and art demonstrations.
Welcome to the Veterans Parade
Where: Downtown Clarksville
No cost
Time: 10 a.m.
Details: Carry your red, white and blue flags, wave flags and cheer to honor our veterans.
Downtown Movie Nights
Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
No cost
Time: 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Details: Abominable will play.
Sevier day
Where: Fort Defiance
No cost
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Details: Showcasing the frontier and colonial history of Clarksville, Native American and frontier re-enactors will demonstrate flintlock knapping, an authentic blacksmithing operation, frontier camp life, and flintlock musket firing.
Sunday September 18
Clarksville Hispanic Heritage Festival
Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champion’s Way
No cost
Time: noon-8 p.m.
Details: Latin cuisine, crafts, music and more.
Saturday September 24
Fun days just by plane
Where: Clarksville Regional Airport, 200 Airport Road
No cost
Time: 10am-6pm
Details: Airplanes, food trucks, bouncy houses, beer and more.
Concert I am them
Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
No cost
Time: 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Details: Cult pop band with hit songs such as “Scars” and “Faithful God”. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Food trucks on site.
movies in the park
Where: Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road
No cost
Time: The film begins at sunset
Details: Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and come hungry as we will have food available for purchase from the food vendors on site. Please leave pets and alcohol at home. Films begin at sunset with pre-show activities and performances beginning approximately one hour before show time. This week will be “Coco”.
Picnics and Gathering in Historic Collinsville
Where: 4711 Weakley Road
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 years old
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Live music from a 19th century style string orchestra. Bring a picnic to enjoy. Demonstrations of ax throwing, corn shelling, spinning and weaving, herbal medicine and quill writing.
From Friday September 30 to Saturday October 1
Artsville Festival
Where: Sanctuary on Main, 334 Main St.
No cost
Opening hours: Friday 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: Artlink and Local Clarksville are teaming up to showcase local art, music, dance, small businesses, artists, artisans and more.
October
Wednesday, October 5
Sloshed Speare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Where: Roxy Regional Theater, 100 Franklin St.
Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: $25
Details: This incorporates an abbreviated Shakespeare play with some adult drinks thrown in.
Friday, October 7
Downtown at sunset
Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
No cost
Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Details: Kat & Alex and Frank Ray will perform. Food trucks will also be present.
Saturday October 8
movies in the park
Where: Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive
No cost
Time: The film begins at sunset
Details: Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and come hungry as we will have food available for purchase from the on-site food vendors. Please leave pets and alcohol at home. Films begin at sunset with pre-show activities and performances beginning approximately one hour before show time. This week will be “Matilda”.
From Saturday 13 October to Saturday 29 October
The Rocky Horror Show
Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin Street
Cost: $35, adults only
Time: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 11:59 p.m.
Details: A loving tribute to cult, sci-fi and horror genres with an irresistible rock ‘n’ roll score, “The Rocky Horror Show” is a hilarious and wild ride.
Saturday October 15
Freedom Fund Banquet
Where: Clarksville Montgomery County School System South Complex, 1312 Highway 48/13
Cost: $65 per person. Contact Jimmie Garland for tickets, 931-216-6745
Time: 7 p.m.
Details: Clarksville-Montgomery County Chapter 5582 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold their 66th annual Freedom Fund Banquet.
Friday October 21
Downtown at sunset
Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
No cost
Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Details: Rock United will perform. Food trucks will also be present.
Saturday October 22
Clarksville ComiCon
Where: Quality Inn at exit 4
Cost: $20, free for children under 11 (1 child per adult)
Time: 10am-5pm
Details: Comics, Toys, Cosplay Contests, Sports Cards, Super Smash Bros Tournament, Guest Speakers and Panels.
Lantern hike
Where: Rotary Park, 2308 Rotary Park Drive
No cost
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Details: The theme of this hike will be “the Halloween story”. The difficulty level of the trail is rated moderate, please use your best judgment when registering.
Saturday October 29
Fear on Franklin
Where: Downtown Clarksville
No cost
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Details: Merchants and organizations will provide candy to children on Franklin Street.
Montgomery County Fall Festival
Where: Rotary Park, 2308 Rotary Park Drive
No cost
Time: 11am-3pm
Details: Activities include a fall-themed photo shoot, trick or treat, Halloween crafts, pumpkin painting, food trucks, and more!
