Summer is Ending Soon

Holidays are a special time in Nashville and middle Tennessee - perfect for one-of-a-kind Celebrations. We are currently adding events highlighting the end of summer like Labor Day. There are always one of a kind concerts, shows and events to helping you celebrate. You will notice that a number of fall events are also sneaking into the calendar, we hope these help you make plans for the upcoming season. Enjoy Life -Nashville Life!

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,

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Celebrate the Holidays in Nashville

Nashville is always up for a party, and holidays seem to be the best time to get together and celebrate! We hope you join the fun happening in every community of middle Tennessee.

Upcoming Holiday Events

If you are looking for events that start in the future use this Start Date field to have the events start with that future date.
E.g., 07/15/2026

Wave Country

Dates: 
Thursday, July 16, 2026

One of the area's only wave-action swimming pools! Ride the waves or just let them lap at your feet. There are calm, "non-wave" periods. You have access to two water flumes, two speed slides, and one kiddie slide!

Business Location: 
Wave Country Water Park

Annual Grape Stomp

Dates: 
Saturday, August 29, 2026

August 29, 2026 @ 4 PM

Don't miss out on the fun this weekend at Sumner Crest Winery for their Annual Grape Stomp / Harvest Celebration!

Annual Grape Stomp - live music, food truck, grape stomping and more!

Business Location: 
Sumner Crest Winery

Robertson County Fair

Dates: 
Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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

Nashville Oktoberfest

Dates: 
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.

Boo at the Zoo

Dates: 
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:

Business Location: 
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Wilson Bank Oktoberfest

Dates: 
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.

North Pole Express Train Ride

Dates: 
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.

Business Location: 
Tennessee Central Railway Museum

An American Christmas with Washington Irving

Dates: 
Saturday, December 19, 2026

American Christmas traditions find their origins with Washington Irving, much like the English look to Charles Dickens. Who was Washington Irving and how did he set us on a path of Christmas festivities?

Business Location: 
Belmont University
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UPCOMING EVENTS in NASHVILLE - Select a Category

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