Goblins and Goodies 2026: La Vergne Candy Trail Oct. 24

La Vergne's free Goblins and Goodies candy trail returns to Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with trick-or-treat booths and a costume contest.

The City of La Vergne brings back its annual Goblins and Goodies at the Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026, turning the trail at Veterans Memorial Park into a trick-or-treat route lined with booths from local businesses and organizations. The event runs from noon to 2:00 p.m. and is free to the public.

According to the city, thousands of children are expected to walk the candy trail, making it one of the largest Halloween events for families in the northern end of Rutherford County.

Goblins and Goodies Details

The candy trail is held at Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne, TN 37086. The full listing is on the Goblins and Goodies in the Park event page.

What to Expect on the Candy Trail

Families hike the park trail and stop at booths to trick-or-treat. Participating businesses and organizations sign up in advance with the city and decorate their booths in a family-friendly Halloween theme. The city says handouts range from candy to Goo Goo Clusters, and many booths set up games for children to play along the way.

Zombie Dance and Costume Contest

Pavilion A hosts a Zombie Dance set to family-friendly Halloween music, along with a costume contest at 1:30 p.m. Contest winners are announced at 1:30 p.m. in four age groups:

• 4 and under
• 5 to 9 years old
• 10 to 14 years old
• 15 and up

First place in each group receives a $75 gift card, second place $50 and third place $25.

For Businesses and Organizations

Local businesses and organizations that want to host a booth register with the City of La Vergne through its online application. Booths are expected to follow the family-friendly Halloween theme.

More Halloween Events That Weekend

October 24 is one of the busiest Saturdays of the fall season in Rutherford County. The same day, Smyrna hosts Halloween in the Park, and Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro marks its 50th annual Harvest Days. For more in La Vergne, see the La Vergne, TN guide and La Vergne parks, or browse the full events calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Goblins and Goodies 2026? Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

Where is Goblins and Goodies held? At Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne, TN 37086.

Is Goblins and Goodies free? Yes. The City of La Vergne states the entire event is free to the public.

What time is the costume contest? The costume contest takes place at Pavilion A at 1:30 p.m., with winners announced at 1:30 p.m.

What are the costume contest age groups and prizes? The age groups are 4 and under, 5 to 9, 10 to 14, and 15 and up. Gift cards of $75, $50 and $25 go to the first-, second- and third-place winners.

Can my business host a booth? Yes. Local businesses and organizations can apply online through the City of La Vergne.

Event Details - Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m. - Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne, TN 37086 - Cost: Free - Organizer: City of La Vergne - More Info: lavergnetn.gov - Event listing: Goblins and Goodies in the Park