Williamson County Young Professionals CONNECT. An after-hours networking opportunity. TITLE Boxing Club, 1550 W. McEwen Dr. Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. Information: williamsonchamber.com

THURSDAY, OCT. 20

Street Food Thursdays

Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North every Thursday through October. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

October 20, 2016

Nolensville Area Business Council Luncheon

Topic: Leveraging Social Media with guest speakers from the Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Kellye Murphy, sr. director of marketing; Jamie Cox, marketing coordinator; Matthew Maxey, public relations coordinator. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Providence Baptist Fellowship Church, 1668 Sunset Road, Brentwood. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $16 for Chamber members, $20 for guests. Information: williamsonchamber.com

Gallatin Chamber 95th Anniversary Membership Celebration

The Palace Theater, 146 North Water, Avenue. 6:30 p.m. Fee: $40 per person, registration required. Hors d’oeuvres, beverages, awards and entertainment. Information: 452-4000

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

Hot Shots Hot Chicken, Whiskey and Bourbon Festival

The Nashville Predators Foundation’s second annual event will bring together Middle Tennessee’s best hot chicken restaurants and bourbon and whiskey from both locally and nationally known distilleries for a fun afternoon in support of the Nashville Predators Foundation. In addition to enjoying unlimited bourbon and whiskey tastings, guests will enjoy a Hot Shots Viewing Party as the Nashville Predators take on the Red Wings in Detroit. Two different ticket packages available: Hot Shots Food & Drink (includes chicken and unlimited whiskey and bourbon tastings, $70) and Hot Shots Food Only (includes chicken only, $50). Both packages include a complimentary water on the day of the event and a voucher for an Upper Bowl ticket to either the November 8 vs. Ottawa or November 10 vs. St. Louis games. Information: https://www.bridgestonearena.com/events/detail/hot-shots-hot-chicken-whiskey-and-bourbon-fesitval

Young Leaders Council Fall Leadership Luncheon

Young Leaders Council presents guest speaker Christine Karbowiak, chief administrative officer, chief risk officer and executive vice president of Bridgestone Americas, at the Fall Leadership Luncheon, 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m., the Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 5th Avenue South. Fee: $50 charge per person for the luncheon and program or $600 for a table of ten sponsorship. Reservations are required online at www.youngleaderscouncil.org/events.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Based on the story by Washington Irving, this version is shadow puppetry and storytelling at its best. Note: not recommended for children under 8 years old. 4 p.m. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St. Fee: Free. Additional date, Friday, Oct. 28. Information: www.library.nashville.org

Light The Night Walk

Paying tribute and bringing hope to people battling cancer. The walk is to raise funds for patient services and research for better therapies and cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Nissan Stadium, Nashville. 5:30 p.m. pre-walk gathering. Walk begins 7:30 p.m. Register individually or as part of a team at www.lightthenight.org/tn

SATURDAY, OCT. 22

Benefit for the Harpeth River and Clean Water in Tennessee

River Swing 2016 is dinner, dancing, silent auction and art show to benefit the Harpeth River and Clean Water Tennessee. Fairpath Farm, 2310 Del Rio Pike, Franklin. 5 p.m. $175 per person, $1,500 tables of 10. Tickets are available online at www.RiverSwing.org

Haunted Museum - Tennessee State Museum

Museum ghost walk with scary stories, fun activities and snacks. Halloween Costumes welcome. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 505 Deadrick Street, Nashville. Information: tnmuseum.org

Cheekwood Halloween Pooch Parade

Dog owners and their pets are invited to participate in a Halloween costume parade in the Cheekwood gardens while also enjoying Cheekwood Harvest activities scheduled for 10 a.m. Additionally, guests are encouraged to bring pet items for donation to the Nashville Humane Association, including canned dog and cat food, towels or blankets and paper towels. Pooch Parade included with Cheekwood admission or membership. Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations in order to participate. Information: http://cheekwood.org/Public_Programs/Cheekwood_Harvest.aspx

Nashville Symphony’s Free Day of Music

The community is invited to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center to enjoy free musical performances all day long and into the night. The 11th annual Free Day of Music will feature more than 20 musical acts throughout the day on four stages performing classical, country, rock, jazz, world music and much more. Plus, there will be a kids’ zone 1 p.m.-4 p.m. featuring an instrument petting zoo, crafts and more. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Information: www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/free-day-of-music-2016

Rock & Road Races

Join fellow runners for a race celebrating and supporting one of Nashville’s best trail and road running destinations! With a 5K, a relay marathon for teams of two or four runners, and the Cumberland Transit Crazy Owl full marathon, there’s an option for everyone. All the courses cover both trail (rock) and paved drives (road) in Percy Warner Park. Participants and spectators also get to enjoy the finish line party at the scenic Steeplechase Grandstands. Funds raised from the Rock & Road Races will be invested back into Warner Parks via Friends of Warner Parks projects. Information: https://rockandroadmarathon.racesonline.com

Sam Davis Fall Festival

Tours, stories, food vendors, games and trick or treating. Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation. 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. $5 per guest. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: www.samdavishome.org

Bump in the Night Bash

Hayride, jump house alley, games, trick or treat, food and fun. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Springfield Court House Square. Free. Costume contest: $5. Information: 384-8160

MONDAY, OCT. 24

Williamson Chamber Prospective Member Open House

You are invited to join us and other new business owners in the area for an evening of networking, light hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Get a glimpse into how Chamber membership can benefit your business. 4-5:30 p.m. Williamson, Inc., 5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150, Franklin. Fee: Free, but must bring a prospective member to attend. Information: williamsonchamber.com

OCT. 27-28

63rd annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development

Martin Frey, former director for Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, will be the keynote speaker. Renaissance Nashville Hotel. The conference theme is “Team Tennessee: MVPs” showcasing Tennessee’s strategy in economic and rural development, entrepreneurship, workforce and more. Information: www.govcon.tnecd.com