Halloween Treats, Cocktails & Shopping in Downtown Knoxville

October is Amulet's favorite month, and their little corner of the Old City gets extra spooky for the season. Stop by their gift shop for a fall harvest photo op perfect for Instagram Stories. Then wander the shelves for bone jewelry, witchy books, moon calendars, and beautiful planners to welcome 2027. If you have a service at their sister salon and spa next door, you’ll get a FREE Pumpkin Pie Chai to sip while you shop. And when the sun goes down, you'll find a tarot reader ready for a late-night readings. And of course, The Old's City's favorite gift shop will have something wicked for everyone on your spooky list, too.

Visit Bliss + Tori Mason Shoes to shop their spook-tacular Halloween Jellycats before they vanish into the night!  Don’t forget to grab a pumpkin-themed candle for cozy, festive vibes—and check out their fall clothing collection to complete your seasonal style! 

Something wicked is brewing in Downtown Knoxville's Old City as Brother Wolf transforms into Brother Werewolf serving intoxicating libations from October 1 - November 2. This sinfully sinister tavern features pop punk music, ghoulish glassware, decor inspired by classic horror movies, and will feature all-new transformative elixirs that will send your inner beast howling into the night! Try the Dracula’s Kiss, a dark and fruity mix of tequila, amaro, espresso, black cherry and fig. Or the Cauldron Cider, a warm, boozy brew of bourbon, cognac, apple cider, brown sugar and lemon.

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.

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, 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!

There's no other way to say it... Ruby Sunshine has some scary good boozy boos for the 21+ crowd. Try the Whipped Raspberry Pomegranate Mimosa, featuring raspberry and pomegranate purees, lemon, coconut, sparkling wine, and cold foam. Or if you're craving something a bit more classic, we suggest going for the Pumpkin Spice (Iced or Hot) Latte or the Pumpkin Cream Chai (Hot or Iced) Latte. Want something on the sweet (or savory) side? Don't miss out on the Pumpkin Praline Beignets (pictured), Pumpkin Bread Pudding Pancakes, Patty Melt, or the Pumpkin Ravioli!

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.

Scarily-unique items abound at Tree & Vine. Break out your cauldrons and try the Cinnamon Pear balsamic to drizzle over apples or the Pumpkin Butter to finish off spooky desserts! Or try the County Home Apple Toffee Dip for your Halloween party!