Free Events in Nashville Tennessee

Upcoming Free Events in Nashville TN

Free & Frugal in Nashville! Everyone loves FREE and finding FREE EVENTS is even better. Enjoy yourself at these upcoming events in Nashville and Middle Tennessee without having to pay to attend. Keep in mind there might be items to buy or donations being accepted to help pay for the event. Please check their website for complete details.

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Free Concerts in Nashville's Centennial Park

You can find free concerts and events in Nashville's Centennial Park quite often. The park is always open and free to the public but on the weekends it comes alive with bands, songwriters, and events that are family and pet friendly.

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Upcoming Free Events

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

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.

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Every Saturday 11-11:45 AM
Kidsville at the Parthenon is a FREE weekly program that combines storytelling, educational activities, arts & crafts, musicians and special guests & more!

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Join us for Kidsville at the Parthenon on select Saturdays each month from 11 to 11:45 AM. Families with children ages 12 and under can enter the Parthenon for free on select dates and times.

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. Held each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Friday, December 5, 2025

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.

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

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.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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.

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Feed The City is a monthly volunteer opportunity where individuals come together at a local venue to make lunches for people in need. The lunches consist of sandwiches, chips, and fruit.

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Friday, December 12, 2025

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

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Enjoy an afternoon of free, family-friendly festivities at the Franklin Makers Market!

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Join CASS Contemporary for their newest exhibit- Tristan Eaton: Lately.

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Join the teams behind Pont Neuf and Verna Café & Bar for an afternoon of bar-hopping through West Nashville in collaboration with White Limozeen, Pont Neuf, and Otto’s.

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Join the Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse crew in the yard this Sunday, November 16, for a fundraiser supporting Wags and Walks.

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

G.O.A.L! or Try Hockey for Free is crash course one hour session to learn our favorite game! For ages 4-9 years old. Equipment is free to rent during this one-hour session.

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Monday, November 17, 2025

Head to East Nashville on Monday, November 17, for a Pizza Lolo pop-up at Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse. From 11 a.m.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Epic Impact Society and Nashville Connect are proud to host An EPIC Conversation featuring author Dennis M.

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Join us for Heritage in Harmony, a vibrant celebration of symphonic music that honors cultural traditions and timeless masterpieces from around the world.

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Friday, November 28, 2025

Friday after Thanksgiving - New Years Eve
Chad Hoover began the display with Lights on Charlotte and then moved to Spring Hill. Now, after moving to Chapel Hill, you can enjoy the Hoover Lights at 1390 Neil Road, Chapel Hill.

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Saturday, November 29, 2025

City of Springfield’s Winter Wonderland creates lasting memories as hundreds experience the captivating display of thousands of lights and more than a dozen holiday scenes.

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Friday, December 5, 2025

12/5/2025 6:00 p.m.

Merry Christmas! It's time to light the Metro Christmas Tree!

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Public Square Park
10 Public Square
Nashville, TN 37243

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025
The Parade BEGINS AT WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY AT 10:00 A.M. Equine entries will be added on at Fairview
Ballpark.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Join us on Saturday December 6th, 2025 | 3:00PM for the Watertown Christmas Parade!

The parade will proceed down Main Street and end at Highway 70 and East Main St.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00pm

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Saturday, December 6, 2025
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County jointly present the annual Lighted Christmas Parade on the first Saturday of December at 5:00 pm.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

LaVergne Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM..

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 5 p.m.
This year's theme is "T'was the Night Before Christmas."

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Saturday Dec 6, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location
Parade starts at Freedom Drive (Portland Police Department) and ends at Portland East Middle School

2025 Theme: Candy Cane Lane

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

December 6th, 2025 at 5:30 pm

View from Mallard Park (judges stand) and from Sander’s Ferry Park.

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

December 7th, 2025 at 2:00 pm

THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAYFEST CHRISTMAS PARADE + TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY THEME IS "HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS!"

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

It’s that magical time of year again when Lebanon transforms into a Winter Wonderland! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 7, 2025 and get ready to celebrate the holiday season at Lebanon’s 2025 Christmas Parade!

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2 pm.

Spectators will gather along the parade route to watch floats, bands, classic cars, dancers, and Santa & Mrs. Claus, as they travel northbound on Lowry Street toward Sam Ridley Parkway.

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Saturday Dec 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
The theme for this year's parade is "Christmas is...".

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

December 13 @ 10:00 am - December 14 @ 5:00 pm

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at 11 AM

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 11AM-6PM

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

December 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Murfreesboro Christmas Parade will head down East Main Street and around the square.

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