Upcoming Family Friendly Events in Nashville

Mark your calendar and check out the best upcoming Family-friendly fun events that rock Nashville and middle Tennessee! Discover events packed full of family fun including Music, Food, Animals, Kid Activities, Sports, Events & much more all happening this week.

There are a number of ongoing events including indoor happenings for those rainy days when the kids need a fun activities. Check out all of the upcoming Family Events and our Kid and Family Guide for the best Family resources in Middle Tennessee.

Please follow the links to the websites to make sure dates and times are accurate and determiner if tickets need to be purchased prior to heading out.. Also some events weather can be a factor,

Upcoming Family Friendly Events

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Open every day, year round, EXCEPT Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

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Monday, September 21, 2026

7 Day a Week

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with the last entrance at 5 p.m.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Every Thursday | 6 - 9 PM

Join the fun at Rivergate Skate Rink every Thursday night is Family Night.

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Tours of the Belle Meade Mansion include: Mansion Tours, Grounds Tours, Battleground Tours, Family Tours and Wine & Bourbon Tours. Check website for a complete list of tours.

Open Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Central)

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Sunday, September 20, 2026

Sudekum Planetarium is a state-of-the-art 63-foot dome theater with an unparalleled projection system. Our showtimes include planetarium shows, laser shows, and featured events like concerts.

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Retro Arcade - Play all day for a flat rate.

Check their Facebook page for Closed Dates which usually includes Major Holidays. Please check before you go.

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Monday, September 21, 2026

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Tour Hours:
Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Last tour begins at 3:30pm - Closed All Major Holidays

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am to 5pm

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Check The Nashville Palaces website for this weeks live music performances.

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Open Daily - See website for Details

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

Each Sunday, live music venue and neighborhood bar Skinny Dennis hosts a vintage market on-site in partnership with A Dime at a Time.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Join us at The Outfield on Chestnut Street for local fruits, veggies, fresh baked goods, artisan made goods, food court, live music and special events!

WEEKLY every Wednesday 4-7pm May-October!

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Thursdays | May 7 - October 1, 2026 from 3:00-7:00

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Monday, September 21, 2026

We are Open for River Trips Today!

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Each Saturday, bring family and friends to our You Pick Flower Days and enjoy time in the gardens selecting fresh blooms. For $30, you’ll receive a mason jar and create your own custom bouquet.

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Friday, September 25, 2026

From Memorial day weekend until the first weekend in August we're open 7 nights a week throughout the summer months.
"RETRO WEDNESDAYS" will be back this year!! Box Office Movie Information Line - (615) 237-0077

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Friday, September 25, 2026

FALL SERIES
Week #1: August 28, 2026
Week #2: September 4 - 6, 2026 (Free Fest with Lightning 100)
Week #3: September 11, 2026
Week #4: September 18, 2026
Week #5: September 25, 2026

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Reservations Required. 615-790-7190.

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Monday, September 21, 2026

National Cheeseburger Day is Friday, September 18, and to commemorate the occasion, Nashville’s iconic burger joint is serving up an elite selection of its signature burgers all week long.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical.

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Sunday, September 20, 2026

Come make friendship bracelets with us! Concertgoers everywhere are trading bracelets with fellow fans and their favorite artists to symbolize friendship and unity.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

FAIR WEEK - SEPTEMBER 22ND-26TH, 2026. ***CARNIVAL RIDES will be September 23-26

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

For the final guest chef of the Ni de Aquí Ni de Allá series, Chef Julio Hernandez and the Maíz de la Vida team welcomes two-time James Beard Award semifinalist and a StarChefs Rising Stars alumna, Chef Janet Becerra of the Seattle restaurant, Pan

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Friday, September 25, 2026

September 25 - 27, 2026

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Friday, September 25, 2026

The museum will celebrate “Dolly Parton Day” with a free screening of "9 to 5," starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dabney Coleman.

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Friday & Saturday Nights

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Friday & Saturday Nights
New route, New theatrics, New barn! Experience this NEW ride with an incredible ending that will have you tapping your toes; if you SURVIVE!

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Select Dates: Sept. 26 - Nov. 1, 2026 | Check out Fall Break Dates

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7:30 am: Registration - Community Expo - Food | 8:30 am: Walk / Race Steps Off

Followed by brief remarks and 5K and Fundraiser Awards

Neuhoff District (1316 Adams St in Germantown)

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Open Saturdays & Sundays · September 26 – October 31, 2026

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Members of Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Nation fan community fly their very own pirate flags, which symbolize the easygoing, live-in-the-moment lifestyle that defines Chesney and the people who love his music.

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Pear Jam is a FREE, vibrant festival of music, food and art at Mill Ridge Park from 3-7pm on Saturday, September 26!

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

Country music artists and musicians can win special awards for their music, but you can dream up and design an award of your own for a personal achievement.

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

Shuckle's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch 2026
September 26 through October 31 | Saturdays & Sundays

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

October 1 - 4, 2026

The Oktoberfest is Nashville’s oldest running festival and a Tennessee tradition since 1980, and has grown to be the South’s largest Fall Festival.

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Friday, October 2, 2026

RESERVATIONS are required. Call 615-512-5299
Gallatin Ghost Walk tour Every Friday and Saturday night
October 2nd through October 31

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

October 3-4, 2026

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Celebrating our 17th year in 2026, the National Banana Pudding Festival celebrates the ultimate Southern Treat: Banana Pudding.

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Our Halloween Glow in the Park is a treat for all ages. Climb, zip, and swing beneath glowing lights while Halloween favorites echo through the trees. Kids get a night they’ll talk about all spooky season. Grown-ups too!

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Friday, October 9, 2026

The Little Grassy Get Down isn't just a music festival — it's the fall getaway you didn't know you needed.

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

October 10, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 11:59 PM

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Friday, October 16, 2026

October 16 - November 1, 2026

Nashville's Favorite Family Halloween Event -Get ready for a hauntingly good time! Don't miss these festive features:

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Saturday, October 17 & 24, 2026

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Saturday & Sunday, October 17-18, 2026
100+ Local Vendors, 25+ Food Vendors, LIVE entertainment, photography and quilt displays, Kiddie Korner, and so much more! Admission is FREE.

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

October 17, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Race Day Schedule

6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup
7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026

Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
310 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37201
615-889-3060

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

41st Annual PumpkinFest | 2026
October 24 @ 10:00 am - October 25 @ 6:00 pm

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Bring your pup to an event designed especially for them. Enter our costume contests, browse the dog-friendly vendors, and delight your furry friend with special treats.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 2:00 p.m.
The annual candy trail is a favorite event sponsored by the city and includes games and a hike through the park to “trick or treat” from local organizations and businesses.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Friday, October 24,2026 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

On October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, the Tennessee State Museum will celebrate its 26th annual Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival.

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Babies & Bumps is conference-style event designed to inform and empower parents with a baby or one on the way.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm

Buy your tickets online and save!
$15 Adults (Ages 13+) / $17 at the door
$10 Children 12 and under / $12 at the door
(Ages 2 and under are free)

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

November 11 at 11am, at Veterans Memorial Park in La Vergne Tennessee. We honor all that have served our great country. The Parks Department will be offering commemorative flags that can be purchased for $10.00.

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

Come ride the train with Santa and his elves that will come thru every car and visit with all. There will also be Victorian Carolers coming thru the train singing Christmas songs.

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

Race Day Schedule
6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup
7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!

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Thursday, November 26, 2026

Turkey Trot is a multi-award-winning charity event that benefits GraceWorks Ministries, a Franklin-based nonprofit that provides food, shelter, and support services to Neighbors in need.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

December 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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