Free Events in Nashville Tennessee

First Friday of Each Month
The first Friday of each month, the Franklin Art Scene includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin.

Every Tuesday
Ultimate Comedy Open Mic at The East Room!!! FREE! Doors at 7. Sign ups between 7-8. Drawing for slots at 8. Must be present at 8 to accept a slot if you get drawn. Show at 830.

The Boro Art Crawl is a bimonthly event, that meets the second Friday of every EVEN month from 6-9pm in Murfreesboro, TN.

Thursday & Friday | 7 PM
Join Lee Rascone Sr & Lee Rascone Jr., when they host weekly songwriter's nights in Nashville, TN at Millennium Maxwell House.

Open Daily - See website for Details

Thursday Nights

Tucked behind Verna Cafe, Backbar is a cozy, dimly lit sanctuary for anyone who loves live stand-up comedy and dive bar soul. It’s the neighborhood’s favorite hidden gem—where the drinks are unique, the beer is cheap, and the comedy is raw.

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

For the Love of Art plan to attend the First Saturday Art Crawl in downtown Nashville art galleries. One of the most popular monthly events. Enjoy both local and world-renowned artists in our amazing art galleries.

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!

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

G4 is a free, volunteer-led, group-based counseling ministry built around two nine-step models of change. G4 provides a context for participants to invest a season of their life overcoming a life-dominating struggle of sin or suffering.

Join Crush Yard every Wednesday for trivia! Tease your brain and win a prize.

330 Franklin Rd Suite 150, Brentwood, TN 37027

Join MOVE Inclusive Dance for a free Virtual Trial Class designed for independent wheelchair users of all ages.

Join us for Kidsville at the Parthenon on select Saturdays. Families with children ages 12 and under can enter the Parthenon for free on select dates and times.

Join MOVE Inclusive Dance for a free Virtual Trial Class designed for independent wheelchair users of all ages.

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.

Nikon Tour Comes to Nashville, TN – Hands-On Photography Events October 2-4!

Where: Nashville, TN (see daily schedule below)

Day 1: Friday, October 2
Eastside Yards, 2211 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207

Now extended through October, Maíz de la Vida continues to invite guests to relax over coffee, cumbia, and maybe even dance a little with their weekly rotating DJ lineup.

AFC EAST RIVALRY DAY AT THE ROOF!

Join Music City Mafia at Tin Roof on Demonbreun as the Bills battle the New England Patriots.

Catch every play on our big screens with game sound on and Nashville’s most die-hard Buffalo fans.

Join Chef Julio Hernandez and the Maíz team for Cornstock, a genre-spanning celebration of Maíz de la Vida’s second anniversary in the Gulch.

Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home. Free admission for all.

Dates: October 9–11, 2026

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT THE ROOF!

Join Music City Mafia at Tin Roof on Demonbreun as Buffalo heads west to take on the Los Angeles Rams under the lights.

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.

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10am-2pm | Indian Lakes on Center Stage Plaza

October 18, 2026

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

Bills Mafia, join us at Tin Roof on Demonbreun as Buffalo heads to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders!

Catch every snap on our big screens with game sound on and Music City Mafia bringing the energy!

Dress up your pup and join Drinking Buddies and Pawster for a spooky night at Lost and Found! Bring your dog in their best costume, grab a creepy-crawly drink, and help us crown the best-dressed pups in East Nashville.

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

Saturday, October 24h, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Charlie Daniels Park!

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.

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

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.

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 1 PM

Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home. Free Admission for all!

Step into the Home Expo for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home. Free Admission for all!

Saturdays, May - September

Shop for your weekly produce and stroll around The Streets for unique gifts and more, every Saturday through September!