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, November 2, 2026

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

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Monday, November 2, 2026

7 Day a Week

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

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, November 5, 2026

Every Thursday | 6 - 9 PM

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

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Monday, November 2, 2026

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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Sunday, November 1, 2026

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, November 2, 2026

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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Monday, November 2, 2026

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Monday, November 2, 2026

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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Monday, November 2, 2026

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

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Monday, November 2, 2026

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

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Monday, November 2, 2026

Open Daily - See website for Details

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

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

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Monday, November 2, 2026

We are Open for River Trips Today!

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Saturday, November 28, 2026

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Friday, November 6, 2026

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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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

See website for tickets.

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Just in time for the final stretch of Nashville SC’s soccer season, The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden is whipping up a limited-time Golden Goal Milkshake that gives fans one more reason to celebrate.

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

October 16 - November 1, 2026

Nashville's Favorite Family Halloween Event -Get ready for a hauntingly good time! Don't miss these festive features:

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Monday, November 2, 2026

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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Sunday, November 1, 2026

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.

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Friday, November 6, 2026

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

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Nov 7 - Dec 24, 2026

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday season during the annual Santa’s Wonderland experience.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

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)

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Saturday, November 7 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Santa meet and greet.
Bring your phone or camera to capture your own sweet snapshots with Santa!

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

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.

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Sunday, November 8, 2026

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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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Visitors can make a postcard to send to a friend or to a veteran. With a simple wooden stylus and guidance from our museum educators, create a printing plate to use in our circa-1940s proof press and print your own postcard.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

November 11 at 11am, at Veterans Memorial Park in La Vergne Tennessee. We honor all that have served our great country. The Parks Department will be offering commemorative flags that can be purchased for $10.00.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Join us for our FREE Community Day honoring military veterans. Enjoy a beautiful fall Veteran’s Day in downtown Nashville with family-friendly activities, food and drinks, and exciting ways to engage with your local community!

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sing, dance and play as a family at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum the second Saturday of each month.

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Visitors can come get your groove on during this fun and easy dance lesson! 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.

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show invites young audiences to embark on a captivating journey through the pages of four beloved Eric Carle books.

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Participants hand–ink and print on paper and fabric using some of Nashville’s most recognizable imagery, cut into printing blocks by the designers at Hatch Show Print.

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Inspired by Country Music Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton’s East Tennessee roots, create your own artistic interpretation of the Appalachian Mountains using watercolors and crayons.

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Friday, November 20, 2026

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

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

Come ride the train with Santa and his elves that will come thru every car and visit with all. There will also be Victorian Carolers coming thru the train singing Christmas songs.

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

November 21, 2026 through January 2, 2027

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

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!

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

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

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Sunday, November 22, 2026

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

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Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Get ready to see the world more curiously as you move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! Join Blippi and Meekah.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2026
  • Wednesday, November 25: 2:30pm and 4pm
  • Saturday, November 28: 2:30pm and 4pm
  • Sunday, November 29: 5pm
  • Sunday, December 6: 5pm
  • Friday, December 11: 5pm
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Thursday, November 26, 2026

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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Thursday, November 26, 2026

London’s Lights is located at 1001 Ash Circle in La Vergne Tennessee 37013. The lights are on from 5pm – 10pm nightly starting on Thanksgiving! Please check facebook for any updates on light show especially if rain is in the forecast.

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Thursday, November 26, 2026

Thanksgiving Evening- New Years Eve
Open every night 5 PM - 10 PM

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Friday, November 27, 2026

Friday after Thanksgiving - New Years Eve
Chad Hoover began the display with Lights on Charlotte and then moved to Spring Hill. Now, after moving to Chapel Hill, you can enjoy the Hoover Lights at 1390 Neil Road, Chapel Hill.

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Saturday, November 28, 2026

Saturday, November 28, 2026
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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Saturday, November 28, 2026

Join us for Marshmallow Hikes!

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

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Saturday, November 28, 2026

Visitors can create a velvet painting inspired by the Velvet Elvis craze of the 1970s using black velvet, pastels and black light paint.

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Saturday, November 28, 2026

The City of Springfield’s Winter Wonderland, proudly sponsored by Electrolux, is sure to create lasting memories as hundreds experience the captivating display of thousands of lights and more than a dozen holiday scenes.

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Sunday, November 29, 2026

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.

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Friday, December 4, 2026

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

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Friday, December 4, 2026

December 4,5,11,12,18 & 19, 2026 | 4 PM to 8 PM

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026
The Parade BEGINS AT WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY AT 10:00 A.M. Equine entries will be added on at Fairview
Ballpark.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

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

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 1 PM

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

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.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

LaVergne Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM..

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Join us on Saturday December 5th, 2026 | 4:00PM for the Watertown Christmas Parade!

The parade will proceed down Main Street and end at Highway 70 and East Main St.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Helping make this Christmas season “Merry & Bright” - the theme for this year’s Donelson Hermitage Christmas Parade.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County jointly present the annual Lighted Christmas Parade on the first Saturday of December at 5:00 pm.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

December 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

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Sunday, December 6, 2026

December 6th, 2026 at 2:00 pm

THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAYFEST CHRISTMAS PARADE + TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY THEME IS "HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS!"

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Sunday, December 6, 2026

It’s that magical time of year again when Lebanon transforms into a Winter Wonderland! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 6, 2026 and get ready to celebrate the holiday season at Lebanon’s 2026 Christmas Parade!

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

December 12-13, 2026 | Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM | Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Main Street, Downtown Franklin, TN

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Please arrive early as there is only ONE road thru the village and it will be closed at 1:50pm.

*2nd Saturday of December

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

Pre-registration is required. Registration is open until closes December 8, 2026, or when capacity is reached.
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Location: McGregor Park

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Sunday, December 13, 2026

Sunday, December 13, 2026

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Saturday, December 19, 2026

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

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Sunday, December 20, 2026

The Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational will bring together four of the nation’s top women’s college basketball programs for an exciting doubleheader at Bridgestone Arena.

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Saturday, January 2, 2027

Race Day Schedule
7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup
8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
9:00am National Anthem and Race Start!

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Sunday, January 24, 2027

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

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Friday, October 1, 2027

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

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