Family Friendly Events

The measure of a gathering is not how many arrive, but how many leave less alone.

Named for its resemblance to a small bell, campanelle is distinguished by its delicate ruffled edges and graceful, cone-like shape.

A singular expression of Italy’s rich tradition of filled pasta, raviolo is distinguished by its generous size and carefully composed center.

So excited for you to join us for this special screening of a beloved Halloween Classic! Tickets for the event are $15/person.
All children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Bagelshop is kicking off National Pizza Month with October’s new collaborative schmear created in partnership with Pizza Lolo.

Bow a fiddle, pluck a banjo, and strum a ukulele. The Musical Instrument Petting Zoo offers budding musicians a chance to try new and familiar instruments. Instructors will offer guidance as you try your hand at all the instruments at the zoo.

From the radiant Peppermint Path and breathtaking Star Field to the majestic 28-foot Pixel Pine casting a glow over the Bradford Robertson Color Garden, enjoy elegant and creative light displays along a one-mile walking path where every step ignit

Music fans often wear buttons, bracelets and other accessories to show support for their favorite artists. Come make your own button celebrating Country Music Hall of Fame members from the Carter Family to Toby Keith.

Museum visitors will be able to join in some Halloween fun during a party celebrating the spooky and silly parts of the season.

Young artists will create their own colorful suncatchers, inspired by the signature stained-glass windows at the Ryman Auditorium.

Cowboy boots can add flair to an outfit but are also sturdy enough for hard work and long journeys. Inspired by fashionable footwear featured in the museum galleries, young designers will create boot patterns to reflect their own personalities.

FREE ADMISSION

The Murfreesboro Home Expo is taking place October 1-3, 2027 at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum

Visitors can create friendship bracelets to trade with friends or keep as a reminder of their museum experience.

Museum visitors can channel their inner country music star to create an inventive mic using color, gems, sequins and their own creativity.

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 1 PM

Join us for Marshmallow Hikes!

November 28
December 12, 19, 22, 29, 30 & 31
January 2 & 9

Visitors can sing, dance and play as a family at the museum the second Saturday of each month.

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

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

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

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.

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)

Join us for an inspiring morning at the 8th Annual Steps Against Melanoma walk in Nashville. Take part in a 2.5-mile walk/run, grab giveaways, and connect with others for some family-friendly fun (dogs welcome too!).

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

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

Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes us through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day.

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!

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!

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.

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

Open Daily - See website for Details

Dolly Parton grew up chasing butterflies in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. After her original song “Love Is Like a Butterfly” became a #1 country hit in 1974, she adopted the butterfly as a symbol of beauty and gentleness.

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

Channel your inner country music star to create an inventive mic using color, gems, sequins, and your own creativity. When finished, strike a pose behind the iconic Grand Ole Opry microphone stand and snap a photo.

Alex Miller was a contestant on American Idol’s nineteenth season in 2021. He has written his songs "I'm Over You So Get Over Me,” “More Country Than You” featuring Emily Ann Roberts, “Puttin’ Up Hay,” and “The Byrd” featuring Tracy Byrd.

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

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

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

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.