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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Monday, December 11, 2023

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

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The Monday Night Jazz series returns at their new home in North Nashville, The Local Distro, March 1. The series began in 2015 at The Loft at Ella Jeans and has been serving up hot jazz ever since.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Times: April-September/8:00pm October-March/7:00pm

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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.

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

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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Monday, December 11, 2023

7 Day a Week

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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Friday, December 15, 2023

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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Monday, December 11, 2023

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

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Santa will be at The Mall at Green Hills https://shopgreenhills.com/pages/sfa for family photos.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Nightly Nov. 17, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024
Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 11 to Feb. 4, 2024

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Saturdays Nov 18 - Dec 16, 2023

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

November 18, 2023 - January 7, 2024 5 – 10 PM

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Open nightly November 18, 2023 - January 2, 2024
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday-Thursday
5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Friday-Saturday

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Join us for a Marshmallow Hike this winter!

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Sunday, December 10, 2023 2:00 p.m This year the event will be co-hosted by WGNS Radio along with the City of Murfreesboro.

Theme: Christmas Magic

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 2 PM

Theme: Christmas Magic
Sights and sounds of the holiday season coming soon at the annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade!

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Dec 13 - 23, 2023
One of Music City’s most treasured traditions will return with Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s beloved “Christmas at the Ryman’ residency.

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Friday, December 15, 2023

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

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Nashville Elvis Festival presents the 6th annual CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING: A HOLIDAY TRIBUTE TO ELVIS — A special 2-hour show starring world champion Elvis tribute artist COTE DEONATH (www.CoteAsE

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Join us for an fun and festive afternoon filled with creativity, community, and collaboration. This in-person event will take place at 132 Maple Row Boulevard #suite 640, Hendersonville, TN 37075 on Sat Dec 16, 2023 at 1 - 4 PM (CDT).

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Join Saint Nicky’s on Sunday, December 17 for a family-friendly cookie decorating party!

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

In celebration of the upcoming Wonka movie release, Goo Goo Cluster is transforming a Taste of Goo Goo class into something special - come be a GOOmpa Loompa!

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

FREE EVENT!
Bring your kids and pets to meet Santa and take a pic on the Mulehouse stage!

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Sunday, December 24, 2023

The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration.

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Monday, January 1, 2024

Savor the first meal of 2024 with a celebratory brunch at The Joseph, featuring holiday specialties, seasonally-inspired pastries, and house breakfast favorites, such as Challah French Toast with bacon caramel and lemon-mascarpone crème and Risott

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

Winter Frolic is historically influenced by Andrew Jackson’s 1835 Christmas Frolic in the White House. Play games the family did – including an artificial snowball fight!

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time.

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Come to Owl's Hill for a day of family fun and exploration! Geocaches are hidden in containers that can be found using a GPS or smartphone. Head out on our kid-friendly course set up with caches ready to be found.

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

Join Historic Garden Manager, Kimberly Cooper, for a special edition of Digging In! Rachel’s Arrangements is a historically influenced workshop allowing guests to get hands on with a special part of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

March 21-24, 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

April 2-6 2024

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

May 4th 2024

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Friday, May 10, 2024

May 10-11, 2024
"Berry Sweet Traditions" - celebrating 76 years of the Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Portland, TN!

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

A Nashville tradition that began in the early days of the Ladies’ Hermitage Association as a picnic on the mansion’s lawn, Spring Outing has evolved into one of the major events held at The Hermitage and regularly features nationally known speaker

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