Nashville Events being held Outdoors

One of the great things about living in Nashville is the weather. Our city fathers have seen fit to help us take full advantage of our temperate climate by holding outdoor concerts darn near every weekend of the spring,summer and fall. We have the downtown areas roped off so music stages, food vendors and pedestrians rule the road. Walk all over downtown Nashville and see stage after stage of great musicians. There is something special about holding an event outdoors, the sun, the breeze, and fresh air. Most outdoor events are Pet friendly but check with the events website to be sure. Any music events in Centennial Park will let you bring your favorite fuzzy friends. Riverfront Park events no way... Have a blast enjoying the Best Outdoor Events in Nashville.

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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Outdoor Events

We are so lucky to have so many outdoor spaces for events, from downtown Riverfront to Centennial Park there are always events happening here. The hardest part is to decide between the events. Enjoy!

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Upcoming Outdoor Events

E.g., 10/02/2025
E.g., 10/02/2025
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Our Nashville Public Party Tractor Tour, we plow through Downtown Nashville in our climate-controlled party wagon for approximately 75 minutes of nonstop fun, dancing and partying.

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Friday, December 19, 2025

3rd Weekend of December
Indoor/Outdoor Market
Merry & Bright

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Friday, October 3, 2025

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

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Friday, October 3, 2025

THE MUSICIANS ARE PERFORMING LIVE ON STAGE AGAIN!

We are excited to continue our live music program at the brewery taproom.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

We are Open for River Trips Today!

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Friday, October 3, 2025

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

Dates: 
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

We've set aside program days specifically for Homeschool families, co-ops and pods to experience hands-on learning at Owl's Hill.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required.

Fall 2025 Homeschool Programs

Dates: 
Friday, October 3, 2025

Fall fun is heading sky-high at Play Playground, as the rooftop transforms into a one-of-a-kind Rooftop Pumpkin Patch, opening October 1 and running all season long.

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

October 2nd – 5th, 2025

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Dance the night away on Thursday, October 2, at Night Limo—hosted by White Limozeen atop The Graduate.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

October 4-5, 2025

Celebrating our National Banana Pudding Festival the ultimate Southern Treat: Banana Pudding.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

October 4-5, 2025

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Bill Lloyd, Don Henry & Buddy Mondlock
October 4: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Concert 6 PM)

Tickets: $30/person or $150/carload (up to 6 people per vehicle)
Reserved seating (limited quantities): $150/picnic table

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

​Step into an evening of music and community at The Upstate Sound’s first backyard label showcase. We’re turning our Ashwood Ave space into an intimate stage where some of Nashville’s most exciting new artists and songwriters will perform.

Dates: 
Thursday, October 9, 2025

FLOWER magazine's Nashville showhouse enlists 23 high-profile interior design firms to create inspirational interiors within a legendary Belle Meade home that will open to the public for tours from October 9-26, 2025 (Thurs-Sun).

Dates: 
Saturday, October 11, 2025

October 11, 18 and 25; November 1, 8 and 15, 2025
all hikes begin 9:30am
Cost $15/hiker

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Won’t you join us as we kick off the autumn season in style, with the biggest and best Halloween party in Nashville?

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Head to White Limozeen on Thursday, October 16 for Rhythm on the Rooftop, an evening of live music benefiting Musicians On Call, a nonprofit which brings music to patients in healthcare facilities nationwide.

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

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 18, 2025

October 18, 2025 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Get a head start on finding flower bulbs that will bloom into pure joy next spring. Cheekwood’s annual bulb sale showcases spring flowering tulips and daffodils, most of which will be on display during Cheekwood in Bloom in 2026.

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Saturday, October 18th, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Charlie Daniels Park!

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Friday, October 24, 2025

Friday, October 24, 2025 | 5pm - 8pm

Spooky fun including a haunted house, pumpkin carving contest, store front trick or treating, and Halloween movie at the downtown Bell Buckle pavilion!

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Fall is the best time to plant!

Choose from a selection of native seeds, perennials, trees, shrubs, grasses and vines.
Quantities are limited. Stock is subject to change. All sales are final.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

WE Fest honors and celebrates the legacy of Edgehill’s famous historical artist William Edmondson, by promoting and nurturing the arts in Nashville.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Saturday, October 25, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Every year, Historic Downtown Clarksville transforms into a frightfully fun night for the entire family. There will be themed activities and safe trick-or-treating in the downtown area.
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Friday, October 31, 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025
Hike Time 6 - 8 pm

Friday, December 5, 2025
Hike Time 6 - 8 pm

If the date you wish to attend is sold out, you may fill out our waitlist form.

Cost: $18 / person

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Saturday, November 1, 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025
10:00am – 1:00pm

Buy your tickets online and save!

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Friday, November 7, 2025

Join Tennessee Titans Long Snapper, Morgan Cox, for a Friday night your family will never forget!

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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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Thursday, November 27, 2025

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.

Dates: 
Saturday, November 29, 2025

Saturday, November 29, 2025
The Full Belly is a fun and competitive race benefiting Shelby Park and Bottoms and raising money for neighbors in need during the holiday season.

Dates: 
Saturday, November 29, 2025

Join us for Marshmallow Hikes!

November 29
December 19, 20, 23, 27, 30 & 31
January 2, 3, 10 & 17

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025
Hike Time 6 - 8 pm

If the date you wish to attend is sold out, you may fill out our waitlist form.

Cost: $18 / person

Ages 12+ only. Minors (ages 12 - 17) must be accompanied by an adult.

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Join us for Marshmallow Hikes!
November 29
December 19, 20, 23, 27, 30 & 31
January 2, 3, 10 & 17

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Join us for Marshmallow Hikes!
November 29
December 19, 20, 23, 27, 30 & 31
January 2, 3, 10 & 17

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

May 14-16, 2026
The Franklin Noon Rotary Club brings bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and roping to middle Tennessee every May. Family & Friends come together for fun times.

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