Events

Mt. Juliet's biggest family Halloween party returns to Charlie Daniels Park — costume contests by age group, hay and pony rides, the trackless train, inflatables, games and prizes.

Fresh-made pizza on the farm, 4:30 to 8 p.m., and the orchard bills it plainly as good fun for all ages. The cidery runs its own pitcher deal the same night, but the pizza side is the family side.An easy Thursday when nobody at home wants to cook.

A gentle hour on the farm for little ones: a few read-aloud stories, fresh air, and unstructured play in an outdoor setting where nobody minds if a toddler wanders off mid-sentence.Runs 10 to 11 a.m. at Breeden's Orchard on Beckwith Road. Easy to pair with a stop at the market on the way out.

Local vendors, food and drink, and a relaxed evening on the farm from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enough room for kids to roam while the grown-ups shop.

A gentle hour on the farm for little ones: a few read-aloud stories, fresh air, and unstructured play in an outdoor setting where nobody minds if a toddler wanders off mid-sentence.Runs 10 to 11 a.m. at Breeden's Orchard on Beckwith Road. Easy to pair with a stop at the market on the way out.

The farm's answer to what to do with a jack-o-lantern on November 1: a deliberately messy pumpkin-smashing session, billed for all ages.Bring the pumpkin, lose the mess at home. Runs all day.

Farm favorites and campfires through golden hour and into the evening, 4 to 9 p.m., with the orchard as the backdrop.A calmer, later-season option once the October rush is over.

Scratch-baked pies for the holiday, available through the week leading into Thanksgiving. Pre-orders open November 1.Worth putting a reminder on the calendar now, because the good ones go.