Fort Defiance Civil War Park offers chance to Explore History
October 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite historic site, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of upcoming family-friendly events.
Festivities are diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured gathering places.
New! History Alive — 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday, October 5th: Enjoy an evening of history, music, and 19th-century fare at this fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Clarksville Parks & Recreation offers Halloween fun
September 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of spooky and fun events this fall. Family-friendly events are affordably priced and will take place at several Parks and Recreation venues:
Ghost Tours with Clarksville BCycle — 6:00pm-8:00pm Friday, October 11th: Don’t miss this haunted guided tour through the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus stopping at historical points of interest with dark pasts. The fee is $20.00 per person. APSU students can use their BCycle promo code to receive $5.00 off! See Clarksville.BCycle.com for information.
Fright on Franklin to be held Saturday, October 26th in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Fright on Franklin set for October 26th
September 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has partnered with Altra Federal Credit Union for the 11th annual Fright on Franklin from 3:00pm-6:00pm Saturday, October 26th, 2019 in Downtown Clarksville.
Fright on Franklin is a free, family-friendly event featuring safe trick-or-treating, a hayride, costume contests, and more in historic downtown Clarksville. Follow the screams (of delight) to an afternoon and evening of fun Halloween-themed activities.
A costume contest will be staged at the City Hall/US Bank parking lot. Prizes will be awarded for “Best Costume” in each age group and “Best Group.” Pre-registration is required online at www.ClarksvilleParksRec.com through October 25th. The contest is free to enter.
Fright on Franklin to be held in Downtown Clarksville on October 26th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation provides safe Halloween Fun with Fright on Franklin
November 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreations’ Fright on Franklin continues to be one of Clarksville’s favorite events. Scores of local businesses and organizations participated this year, in what has become a Halloween tradition that receives rave reviews from all around, vendors, parents, and especially young trick-or-treaters.
“This was our tenth year and it was a huge success,” Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Rob Rayburn said. “We would estimate that there were about 6,000 people who came downtown between 3:00pm and 6:00pm on Saturday.
6,000 people enjoyed beautiful weather and great costumes Saturday at the 10th Annual Fright on Franklin in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Transit System Spooky Special will roll October 30th-31st
October 29, 2018
Clarksville Transit System
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Transit System’s Spooky Special will be back for another two-day Spooky Tour this week.
The Halloween-adorned bus will run the streets of Clarksville, offering free rides on Tuesday, October 30th and Wednesday, October 31st.
The Spooky Special, or the Spooky Bus as some call it, is a Clarksville Transit System Halloween tradition that started 29 years ago to help residents get acquainted with the transportation service and to thank consistent passengers.
Clarksville Academy students gathered Monday to paint the Spooky Special, a Clarksville Transit System bus that will offer free rides on selected routes on October 30th-31st.
Planters Bank Presents “Frankenweenie” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 21st
October 19, 2018
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – The electrifying dog is back from beyond the grave! Join The Roxy Regional Theatre at the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville for Tim Burton’s family-friendly Halloween favorite when Planters Bank Presents… Disney’s “Frankenweenie” on our big screen this Sunday, October 21st, 2018 at 2:00pm.
Young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) is a science nerd and outsider at school, but he does have one good friend: his dog, Sparky. But then tragedy strikes, and Sparky shuffles off this mortal coil.
The film “Frankenweenie” to play this Sunday at the Roxy Regional Theatre as part of the Planters Bank Presents … film series.
APSU’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter collecting books for Halloween event
October 17, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – For the 16th consecutive Halloween, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is collecting new and gently used children’s books for its Candy for the Mind project.
Members of the campus and local community are invited to support this effort through donations of books or money for the purchase of books.
Children look through books at a previous Candy For the Mind event at Austin Peay State University.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation holds 2nd annual Super Hero Party at Burt Cobb Community Center
November 2, 2017
Clarksville, TN – More than 90 kids showed up for the 2nd annual Super Hero Party at Burt Cobb Community Center on Thursday, October 26th, 2017.
Laconza Gilliam is the center’s recreation manager. She took a moment to talk about this and other activities at the center.
“This is our second year, and it will be an annual thing for us,” Gilliam said. “We call this our Super Hero Party, and we chose to do it during the week because there is so much competition on the actual day of Halloween, and the weekend prior.”
The annual Halloween Super Hero Party at Burt-Cobb Community Center.
Fright on Franklin has Large Turnout in Chilly Weather
October 31, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Ghouls and goblins took over Downtown Clarksville Saturday during Fright on Franklin. Despite the cold, hundreds filled the streets to take part in safe trick or treating and Halloween fun.
More than 70 local organizations and businesses took part providing candy and treats for those in attendance.
Fright on Franklin packs Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation provides Frightful good time with Haunted Swim
October 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation recently sent out a call to all local swim fans with a sense of adventure, the announcement of its annual Haunted Swim at New Providence Swimming Pool on Saturday, October 21st, 2017.
“When the daylight leaves, the ghouls and goblins will come out for a haunted evening swim,” the message read. “There will be frightful lifeguards, swimming, music and a light show.”
More than 150 swimmers took part in Clarksville Parks and Recreation fourth annual Haunted Swim Saturday evening.
