Halloween Treats, Cocktails & Shopping in Downtown Knoxville

In need of a book of spells? Or perhaps a book of recipes for your latest witchy brew? Look no further! Addison's will have their spooky books out on display and for sale all month long. They will also have spooky merchandise, Halloween decorations, and Halloween-themed events!

Awaken Coffee has an incredible fall lineup of brews this season: pumpkin spice latte, apple crisp latte, s’mores latte, and banana bread latte. And you can experience all four with their fall coffee flight! They will also be bring back their crowd-favorite, the Downtown Spice Latte, with pumpkin, toasted marshmallow syrup, and cinnamon with toasted marshmallows on top.

Boyd's Jig & Reel kicks off the spooky season with a several signature drinks! Class of Nuke ‘Em Highball, Ghoul Mule, and Manghost Margarita are all available to welcome All Hallows' Eve!

Get ready for a spellbinding sip! Chismoso is conjuring up a wickedly delicious Apple Butter Margarita that’ll have you howling for more! New this year, they'll also have a Pumpkin Spice Carajillo (Carajillo is the Spanish version of an espresso martini). Plus, don't miss DJ night on Halloween!

Step into Christopher Robin Arts for a Wicked Cool surprise (Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1–6 PM and Saturdays from 11 AM–6 PM). Enjoy seasonal fine art paintings and photography, or browse for unique gifts throughout their charmingly decorated gallery.

The kids can keep their Halloween candy this year, because the adults are going to Coffee & Chocolate! Whether you're craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte, one of their seasonal fall treats, or a little handcrafted chocolate to kick off the season, they've got something delicious waiting for you.

Slough off the spooky season with $20 off all chemical peels at Downtown Smooth Spa throughout October. Shed-the-Dead skin cells and reveal a fresh, glowing complexion underneath.

Eddie's Health Shoppe will be chock-full of Halloween themed products! These include Barebells Bar pumpkin spice, Built Puff pumpkin cookie chunk bar, Prime Bites pumpkin spice brownie, Alani Nu witches brew energy drink, Bloom Nutrition pear scare energy drink, as well as an array of pumpkin items.

Golden Threads secondhand and vintage boutique is stocked with fur coats, cozy sweaters, flannels, denim, and more to help you put together the perfect Halloween look or fall outfit. Shop vintage finds, secondhand favorites, and one-of-a-kind pieces while you’re downtown!

Scary sips are brewing at Jacks. Enjoy their fall seasonal menu, featuring favorites such as the Sweater Weather Latte, Happy Camper Latte, or The Apple of My Chai. Be sure to try the PSL’s cool sister: the Jacks-O-Lantern! Perfect for anyone who loves pumpkin spice but wants to switch it up with a new flavor combo. Don't forget to check out all the local items for purchase including candles, books, soaps, plants, locally made goods, and other seasonal odds-and-ends.

Downtown’s favorite haunt for coffee is going is bringing back their annual favorite! K Brew’s Pumpkin Pie Latte and Pumpkin Pie Sweet Foam Cold Brew mix pumpkin pie syrup, vanilla whipped cream, cinnamon, and real pumpkin for a potion of pure fall delight.

Get your spooky season on at the Knoxville Visitors Center! They've got a wickedly fun lineup of seasonal goodies waiting for you. Grab a bag of Zombie Mix popcorn from Proper Popcorn, a Pumpkin Spice MoonPie tin, or set the mood with the warm, autumnal scents of Pumpkin Bourbon Barrel and Pumpkin Vanilla Marshmallow candles from Beanie Bee.

Mahalo Coffee Roasters has captured everything good about this season and put it in a delicious selection of beverages. The Great Pumpkin knows the warm weather isn’t over yet, so stay cool with this pumpkin and white chocolate cold brew topped with pumpkin pie spiced! The Poet's Cup is a fig and pistachio latte that will give you all the fall forrest vibes. You can take a trip to the orchard with the Red Remarkable, an apple butter pecan latte with a house-made caramel drizzle. Or try the Woodman's Lantern Cider, a comforting pear and ginger chai!

Get into the Halloween spirit with Nothing Too Fancy! They've got a fresh lineup of spooky merch and graphic tees featuring limited edition artwork. Stop by to browse the new designs and pick up something festive for the season!

October has arrived and Pretentious Beer is only serving up treats down here at Pretentious! Peach Please is the perfect beer for sipping during this awesome autumn weather we’ve been experiencing this year. Fun fact, they use 15 pounds of Peach O gummy rings in every batch and you can tell from the first sniff/sip!

This Halloween season, grab a festive bag of Pumpkin Cheesecake Drizzle from Proper Popcorn in Market Square. Feeling a bit more ghoulish? Then sink your teeth into Zombie Mix (pictured), a delicious blend of orange, green apple, and grape that will make your tastebuds come back to life! These tasty delights are available for a short time only, so be sure to grab yours before they vanish like a ghost in the night!

Trick or treat! You'll want to venture to Rocket Fizz for all things Halloween candy, from pumpkin-shaped chocolates and candy corn to gross-out flavors of soda pop. Along with the awfully delicious collection of candies, they also spooky toys, plushies, and more, to celebrate the season!

Simmered, spiced, and everything fall! Try The Spice & Tea Exchange's mulling mix today and make your house smell like an autumn dream, plus you'll get a cozy boozy drink to warm you up!

Get ready to howl at the... sun. The Sunsphere Welcome Center is hosting a scavenger hunt on the Observation Deck! Search for cut-out Sunsphere Jack-o-Lanterns—each one has a letter that forms a secret word. Solve the word and win a Sunsphere Jack-o-Lantern sticker. Additionally, the Sunsphere will be hosting a Halloween Costume Contest on Friday October 31. Show up in costume and get half off regular admission! Photos of costume contest participants will be posted on @sunsphereknox social media where followers can vote their favorite costume. Prizes will be given to first and second place.

Tesoro Gelato is serving up fall flavors all October long! Mix and match a three-pack of cannoli with classic, pistachio, or seasonal pumpkin spice ricotta filling. Plus, cozy up with Dolce Cannella, a buttercream cinnamon roll gelato available every week throughout the month. Things get extra wicked for Halloween weekend with six surprise Halloween-inspired gelato flavors, with creations like candy corn, caramel apple, and candy bar crunch in the mix. Try all six with a made-to-order Halloween flight, and come dressed in costume to get $1 off your order!

Tupelo Honey is serving up two sippable tastes of the season, with a little something for apple lovers! The Caramel Apple Dirty Soda (pictured) features house made caramel apple soda topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Or try the Apple Chai, a rich apple chai latte topped with cinnamon cold foam. Feeling spirited? Add a shot from the bar to make either fall favorite boozy.