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

E.g., 10/19/2026
E.g., 10/19/2026
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Monday, October 19, 2026

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

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Monday, October 19, 2026

7 Day a Week

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Sunday, October 18, 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, October 22, 2026

Every Thursday | 6 - 9 PM

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

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Monday, October 19, 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, October 18, 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, October 19, 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, October 19, 2026

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Monday, October 19, 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, October 19, 2026

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

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Monday, October 19, 2026

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

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Open Daily - See website for Details

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Sunday, October 18, 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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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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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Monday, October 19, 2026

We are Open for River Trips Today!

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Friday, October 23, 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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Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Friday & Saturday Nights

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Friday & Saturday Nights
New route, New theatrics, New barn! Experience this NEW ride with an incredible ending that will have you tapping your toes; if you SURVIVE!

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

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Friday, October 30, 2026

RESERVATIONS are required. Call 615-512-5299
Gallatin Ghost Walk tour Every Friday and Saturday night
October 2nd through October 31

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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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Monday, October 19, 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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Tuesday, October 20, 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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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Saturday, October 17 & 24, 2026

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026

Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
310 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37201
615-889-3060

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Friday, October 23, 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, October 23, 2026

Friday, October 23, 2026 | 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 24, 2026

41st Annual PumpkinFest | 2026
October 24 @ 10:00 am - October 25 @ 6:00 pm

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 2:00 p.m.
The annual candy trail is a favorite event sponsored by the city and includes games and a hike through the park to “trick or treat” from local organizations and businesses.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Friday, October 24,2026 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

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Friday, October 30, 2026

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

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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

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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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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Friday, October 1, 2027

FREE ADMISSION

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

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