Upcoming Family Friendly Events in Nashville

Mark your calendar and check out the best upcoming Family-friendly fun events that rock Nashville and middle Tennessee! Discover events packed full of family fun including Music, Food, Animals, Kid Activities, Sports, Events & much more all happening this week.

There are a number of ongoing events including indoor happenings for those rainy days when the kids need a fun activities. Check out all of the upcoming Family Events and our Kid and Family Guide for the best Family resources in Middle Tennessee.

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,

Upcoming Family Friendly Events

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Saturday, July 5, 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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Friday, July 4, 2025

See website to book tickets.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Check The Nashville Palaces website for this weeks live music performances.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am to 5pm

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Friday, December 19, 2025

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

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

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

Dates: 
Saturday, July 5, 2025

7 Day a Week

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with the last entrance at 5 p.m.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Every Thursday | 6 - 9 PM

Join the fun at Rivergate Skate Rink every Thursday night is Family Night.

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Saturday, July 19, 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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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Tours of the Belle Meade Mansion include: Mansion Tours, Grounds Tours, Battleground Tours, Family Tours and Wine & Bourbon Tours. Check website for a complete list of tours.

Open Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Central)

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Sudekum Planetarium is a state-of-the-art 63-foot dome theater with an unparalleled projection system. Our showtimes include planetarium shows, laser shows, and featured events like concerts.

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Friday, August 1, 2025

On the second Saturday of each month, join Bagelshop and Donelson Run Club for a “Saturday Bagel Run” at 8 a.m. — stop on by for a 3 mile run (or walk) through the Lincoya Hills neighborhood before enjoying some community and delicious bagels.

Dates: 
Saturday, July 5, 2025

Retro Arcade - Play all day for a flat rate.

Check their Facebook page for Closed Dates which usually includes Major Holidays. Please check before you go.

Dates: 
Saturday, July 5, 2025

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

May 1, 2025 - August 17, 2025

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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!

Dates: 
Saturday, July 5, 2025

Tour Hours:
Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Last tour begins at 3:30pm - Closed All Major Holidays

Dates: 
Saturday, July 5, 2025

We are Open for River Trips Today!

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

The Haunted Hearse Tour allows you to sit back and relax (if you can) in our 10-passenger converted Hearse and enjoy a 60-minute riding tour of some of Nashville’s most haunted buildings.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Thursday - Saturday

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Monday, July 7, 2025

Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from May 15 to August 1, 2025
Tour the Historic 1802 House and Two Rivers Mansion as you learn about the history of the property and the McGavock families.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Nashville Shores is a fun-filled lakeside resort just outside of downtown Nashville, perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking to beat the heat and enjoy the outdoors.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Family Water Fun!

Dates: 
Saturday, July 5, 2025

Saturday, June 7, Wednesday, July 2 and Saturday, July 5: 1 - 3 p.m. Central
Wednesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 11, Wednesday June 18, Wednesday, June 25 and Wednesday, July 9: 10 a.m. - Noon Central

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Friday, July 11, 2025

Here is the schedule for the 2025 Kids' Summer Movie Series at The Palace Theater in Historic Downtown Gallatin:

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

9:30 a.m. Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Thursday, July 17, 2025

This FREE concert series on the Square, presented by All Access Coach Leasing begins June 19 and takes place every Third Thursday through Sept. 18. June 19 will feature American Idol contestant and The Voice Season 18 finalist Thunderstorm Artis!

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Friday, July 18, 2025

2025 Family Firefly Hikes
June 20 & 27
July 18

All Hikes: 7 - 8:30 pm

$25/Adult + Child pair, $15 additional adult, $12 additional child

Suitable for Ages 4+

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Saturday, July 5, 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

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

An Evening of Magic and Comedy with Magician Jason Michaels. As seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Huckabee, TEDx & The New York Times.

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Dates: 
Saturday, July 5, 2025

10 a.m.– Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Celebrate Independence Day 2025

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Friday, July 4, 2025

JULY 4, 2025 - 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
The annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival brings together the local community and visitors to celebrate the uniquely Nashville dish, Hot Chicken.

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Join our team inside Yolan’s kitchen for an incredible hands-on lesson in making pasta from scratch.

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Friday, July 4, 2025 | 4:00 PM - Fireworks at Dusk
Theme: Stars, Stripes and Squirtguns

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Event Date: July 4th, 2025
Event Time: 5 pm- 9 pm
Location: Circle P Ranch
Address::536 East Main Street Mount Juliet, TN 37122

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Friday, July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025 | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is FREE. Music starts at 6:00 p.m.
This free event includes fireworks, live music, food vendors, and other fun activities for families.

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

10 a.m.–Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Harken Hall Garden Concert Series
Featuring an acoustic duo from
Outlaw Apostles
Presented by 514 Productions, LLC
Sunday, July 6
5:00 p.m.
Madison, TN

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Monday, July 7, 2025

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

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Monday, July 7, 2025

With the goal of bringing Nashvillians together over craft brews and exceptional food, The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden team believes in serving the very best products at the very best value, down to their grass-fed beef burgers.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Throughout country music history, numerous artists and musicians have counted a cowboy hat as a part of their signature look. Using hats on view throughout the Museum as inspiration, attendees will make and decorate their own paper hats.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

July 11, 12, & 13, 2025 |Tickets will be required in advance.
Red River Farms annual Sunflower Festival. SAVE THE DATES for our 6th Annual Sunflower Festival!

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Professional dance instructors Caitlin and J. B. Rafferty will teach the Tennessee Two-Step, a variation of the two-step dance made popular in country music. No dance skills necessary. ( All ages)

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

BrahmaKumaris Meditation center presents
Group guided meditation

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Monday, July 14, 2025

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

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Country music artists and musicians can win special awards for their music. Attendees can dream up and design an award of their own for a personal achievement.

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Songwriter Session: Jon Decious and Aaron Raitiere
Noon Central: Ford Theater; Included with museum admission; Program Ticket Required; Free to museum members.

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Guests will explore the connection between personality and style through the stage wear on view in the museum’s galleries — including in the exhibition Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock, which includes many pie

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Get ready for a summer like no other! The 2025 Cornelia Airpark Concerts return to Shelby Park, blending the magic of live music, local flavors, and family-friendly fun in one unforgettable experience.

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Our 14th Annual Jazz On The Cumberland Concert Series is held once a month on select Sundays, May through October from 5;30pm-8:00pm. We're located at Wasioto Park (formerly Nashville Cumberland Park) 592 S. First St, Nashville, Tn.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

Family Program: Friendship Bracelets
10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Family Program: Design Your Own Instrument
10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Family Program: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Saturday, June 7, Wednesday, July 2 and Saturday, July 5: 1 - 3 p.m. Central

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Family Program: Stylin' Sunglasses
10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

From July 24–26, get ready to shake up some mid-year merriment with the Christmas in July cocktail series at Liquor Lab.

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Friday, July 25, 2025

Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin over the years. Most recently it has made it's home on the town square.

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Family Program: Explore Ukulele
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

From July 24–26, get ready to shake up some mid-year merriment with the Christmas in July cocktail series at Liquor Lab.

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

From July 24–26, get ready to shake up some mid-year merriment with the Christmas in July cocktail series at Liquor Lab.

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

From July 24–26, get ready to shake up some mid-year merriment with the Christmas in July cocktail series at Liquor Lab.

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

From July 24–26, get ready to shake up some mid-year merriment with the Christmas in July cocktail series at Liquor Lab.

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Monday, July 28, 2025

Family Program: Friendship Bracelets
10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Family Program: Design Your Own Instrument
10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Family Program: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Wednesday, July 2, Saturday, July 5 and Saturday, Aug. 2: 1 - 3 p.m. Central

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Family Program: Boot Scootin’ Cowboy Boots
10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Friday, August 1, 2025

The Williamson County Fair returns August 1 - 9, 2025!

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Friday, August 1, 2025

August 1 - 9, 2025

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Saturday, August 2, 2025

Family Program: Fam Jam
9:30 a.m. Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Saturday, August 2, 2025

BrahmaKumaris Nashville presents
10 Strategies to Calm down anger

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Monday, August 4, 2025

Family Program: Friendship Bracelets
July14, July 21, July 28 and August 4: 10 a.m. - Noon Central
August 16: 1-3 p.m. Central
Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Family Program: Design Your Own Instrument
10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Family Program: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Wednesday, July 2, Saturday, July 5 and Saturday, Aug. 2: 1 - 3 p.m. Central

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Friday, August 8, 2025

“THE TOMATO: A Uniter, NOT A Divider! - Bringing Together Fruits & Vegetables.”

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Family Program: Clogging
1-2 p.m. Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members; no experience necessary.

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Sunday, August 10, 2025

Hatch Show Print Family Block Party
9:30 a.m. Central: Hatch Show Print; No experience necessary.

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

August 14-23, 2025

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Thursdays-Sundays, August 21-September 21 and Labor Day Monday, September 1

The Merry Wives of Windsor Directed by Beki Baker

The Yard at ONEC1TY (8 City Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209)

*ASL Interpreted Performance TBA

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Saturday, August 23, 2025

Get ready for a summer like no other! The 2025 Cornelia Airpark Concerts return to Shelby Park, blending the magic of live music, local flavors, and family-friendly fun in one unforgettable experience.

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Thursday, August 28 - Monday, September 1, 2024

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Join Vanderbilt's Music Cognition Lab on August 28th from 5-7pm for a FREE annual community event designed to invite you into our research and to showcase the work of the lab around music in health.

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Friday, September 5, 2025

September 5-7, 2025

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Friday, September 5, 2025

Nashville Dance Fest will host their upcoming event on September 5 - 7, 2025 at the Nashville Palace (2611 McGavock Pike in Nashville, TN).

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

29th Annual Chukkers for Charity, a fundraiser benefiting Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!, has grown into a prestigious family-friendly polo event that attracts a lively, diverse audience.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Join the Nashville Public Education Foundation to celebrate its annual Public Schools Hall of Fame during a luncheon at the Music City Center on September 30, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

October 4-5, 2025

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Experience the heartfelt sounds of country music legend Gene Watson live in concert! Join us at Harken Hall for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 PM.

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