Fall in East Tennessee is officially here and I am so excited for these cooler mornings!
The cooler mornings, changing leaves, pumpkins on front porches and all things Halloween make October one of my favorite months around Knoxville.
Whether you're looking for a pumpkin patch with the kids, a corn maze, a hayride, or somewhere fun to trick-or-treat, there are plenty of options around Knoxville and East Tennessee this year.
Here are a few to add to your 2026 fall bucket list.
🎃 Oakes Farm | Corryton
Oakes Farm is one of the area's favorite fall traditions and an easy drive from Knoxville.
You'll find pumpkins, a corn maze, farm animals, slides and plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained. It's a great place to spend a fall afternoon and, of course, get that annual pumpkin patch picture!
🌽 Maple Lane Farms | Greenback
If you're in Maryville, Lenoir City, Loudon County or West Knoxville, Maple Lane Farms is another great option.
During the day, enjoy the corn maze, hayrides and pumpkins.
Want something a little scarier? 👻 They also offer a haunted corn maze and haunted barn for those who don't mind a few screams with their fall fun.
🎃 Deep Well Farm | Lenoir City
Deep Well Farm is a fun choice for families in West Knoxville, Farragut and Loudon County.
You'll find pumpkins, farm animals, play areas, a corn maze and plenty of opportunities to enjoy a beautiful East Tennessee fall day.
🍁 Narramore Farms | Kingston
Don't forget about Roane County!
Narramore Farms in Kingston offers hayrides, a corn maze, slides, pumpkins and other fall activities.
It's another fun option if you're looking for a pumpkin patch outside of the immediate Knoxville area.
🍬 Trick or Treat in the Cave | Cherokee Caverns
Now this one is pretty cool!
Cherokee Caverns hosts its annual Trick or Treat in the Cave, giving families a completely different way to celebrate Halloween.
Instead of walking through the neighborhood, you'll trick-or-treat inside a cave. 🎃👻
The event takes place over two weekends in October and is definitely one of the more unique Halloween traditions around Knoxville.
👻 Even More Halloween & Fall Events Around Knoxville
There are WAY too many great events happening around East Tennessee to fit them all into one blog.
The Knoxville Moms 2026 guide includes even more:
- Pumpkin patches 🎃
- Corn mazes 🌽
- Hayrides 🚜
- Trick-or-treating 🍬
- Haunted attractions 👻
- Fall festivals 🍂
- Family-friendly Halloween events
👉 See the complete Knoxville Moms 2026 Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Trick-or-Treating Guide
🍂 Fall Is a Pretty Great Time to Live in East Tennessee
One of the things I love about living in East Tennessee is that there's always something to do, but fall might be hard to beat.
Grab the kids, grandkids, your friends, fur babies or your significant other and go make some memories.
And yes...adults are absolutely allowed to go to the pumpkin patch without kids. 😂🎃
Happy October!
Angie Cody
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