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, August 23, 2025

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Saturday, August 23, 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, August 22, 2025

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Saturday, August 23, 2025

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

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Saturday, August 23, 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, August 23, 2025

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

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Saturday, August 23, 2025

7 Day a Week

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Friday, August 22, 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, August 28, 2025

Every Thursday | 6 - 9 PM

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

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Saturday, September 20, 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, August 23, 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, August 22, 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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Monday, September 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.

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Saturday, August 23, 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.

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Saturday, August 23, 2025

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Wednesday, August 27, 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!

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Saturday, August 23, 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

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Saturday, August 23, 2025

We are Open for River Trips Today!

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Saturday, August 23, 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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Friday, August 22, 2025

Thursday - Saturday

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Thursday, September 18, 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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Saturday, August 23, 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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Friday, August 22, 2025

There is something effortlessly elegant about an afternoon aperitivo. As the sun begins to dip and the pace of the day slows, it is the perfect moment to unwind with a crisp spritz, a chilled glass of wine, or a bitter-sweet cocktail in hand.

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Saturday, August 23, 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

September 20th - October 31st 2024 | Thursday - Sunday

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Friday, August 22, 2025

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

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Saturday, August 23, 2025

Family Program: Design Your Own Bell Bottoms
1 - 3 p.m. Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members

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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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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Build and take home an edible display atop a Les Paul™ guitar-shaped cutting board, crafted from the same fine woods used in Gibson guitars in celebration of The Joseph and Yolan's Fifth Anniversary!

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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, August 29, 2025

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

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Saturday, August 30, 2025

Guests can express their unique style for concerts or parties by designing a whimsical headband using pipe cleaners, pom poms and flowers.

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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Get ready for an action-packed weekend of volleyball in the heart of Music City. This triple-header showdown features top teams from the Big Ten and SEC battling it out in a high-energy, fast-paced competition.

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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

September 6, 2025

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

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

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Join us as we transform Capitol View into a canine wonderland, overflowing with tail-wagging fun for everyone.

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

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

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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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Sunday, September 7, 2025

Music fans often wear buttons, bracelets and other accessories to show support for their favorite artists. Museum visitors can come make their own button celebrating Lainey Wilson.

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

11 a.m. - Noon and 1-2 p.m. Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025 ~ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for some good-time music and community-focused fun at the 6th annual Folk n’ Bluegrass Fest at Historic Rock Castle.

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Sunday, September 14, 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, aspiring designers will make and decorate their own paper hats.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Join us at Breeden’s Orchard September 17-21 for our annual Apple Fest, a weekend dedicated to all things apple. From the crisp bite of fresh apples to the sweet aroma of apple cider donuts, it's a celebration of autumn’s favorite fruit!

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Celebrate the season’s change with fresh bursts of color. From mums to perennials, violas, pansies, and more, we’ve curated a delightful selection of fall plants, many of which are planted at Cheekwood.

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Episcopal School of Nashville is turning 10, and we’re throwing a Fall Festival to celebrate! RSVP to enjoy a family-friendly afternoon filled with games, local food trucks, face painting, giveaways, a bounce house, and more!

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Friday, September 26, 2025

September 26 - 28, 2025

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025
10 am - 12:30 pm

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Show your Preds Pride and join us for the Fangtastic 5K on September 28, 2025! We're kicking off the 2025-26 season with a race around downtown Nashville.

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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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Thursday, October 2, 2025

October 2nd – 5th, 2025

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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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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Nashville Predators Home Game See Preds Website for dates and times.

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Friday, October 10, 2025

Bring the whole family to the Little Grassy Get Down—a fun-loving music festival at Touch of Nature in Makanda, Illinois! Enjoy live Americana and bluegrass music, tasty food, unique vendors, and plenty of outdoor fun.

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 2 pm to 8 pm

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

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

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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

On October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, the Tennessee State Museum will celebrate its 26th annual Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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