Kick off Halloween weekend at Freaky Frist Friday!
On this freakishly fantastic evening at the Frist, the strange will become spectacular, and the beautifully bizarre will take center stage. Rumor has it the ghosts of our historically haunted building are ready for a party. Come join them after dark, if you dare!
Encounter gasp-inducing contortionists, a fire-breathing performer, and curious creatures, including a charmingly bearded dragon. Listen to hauntingly mesmerizing performances by the Steinway Spirio—the world’s finest high-resolution self-playing piano. Explore the galleries through scavenger hunts, then let your imagination run wild in Martin ArtQuest, where you can tap into your creative side and make a masterpiece of your own.
And what would Halloween be without personal transformation? Dress up and enter our costume contest! The first-place winner will receive a one-night stay at the Fairlane Hotel and a complimentary dinner for two at the 7 Paintings dining experience.
For the safety and comfort of all guests, toy weapons and masks may not be worn as part of costumes.
SEE
- Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman
- Robin Vuchnich: In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers—The Memory of a Season
- Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York
- Art in the Elevator: Here with you: Awake and Dreaming by Dylan Camp
EXPERIENCE
- Feel the heat with a thrilling fire performance
- Be mesmerized by a sword swallower
- Encounter a spellbinding contortionist
- See a ghostly performance by the Steinway Spirio Phantom Pianist
- Show off your best look in our live costume contest
- Strike a pose at Hi-Fi Photobooth
- Decorate a spooky or silly pumpkin and enjoy other art-making activities in Martin ArtQuest
- Embark on a scavenger hunt, complete with prizes and a chance to win a Frist membership
TASTE AND DRINK
- Grindstone Pizza—Wood-fired artisan pizza
- Wacamole—Cali-Mex street food
- Fair Food Heaven—Nostalgic carnival treats
- Café Cheeserie—Our in-house café featuring a specially curated menu
- Signature cocktails—Child’s Play and Beetle Juice
Items above available for purchase onsite
Tickets
Save with Early Bird pricing through October 18!
General Admission: $30
Frist Members: $15
Beginning October 19:
General Admission: $40
Frist Members: $25
Frist members save on Frist Friday admission and enjoy benefits all year long.
Not a member? Join today!
Advance tickets are required. All sales are final and nonrefundable.
Limited paid on-site parking is available.
We strongly recommend using rideshare, as our lots may reach capacity before you arrive.
No outside food or beverages are permitted.
Thank you to our Frist Friday Event Partners!
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