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, April 26, 2025

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Saturday, March 29, 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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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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

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Thursday, March 27, 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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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

7 Day a Week

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Monday, March 24, 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, March 27, 2025

Every Thursday | 6 - 9 PM

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

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Saturday, May 17, 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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Tuesday, March 25, 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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Monday, March 24, 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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Tuesday, April 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, March 29, 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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Tuesday, March 25, 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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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Friday, March 28, 2025

From the first Friday in March until Memorial day weekend we're open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only.

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Various Dates March - September 14, 2025
Printable Schedule

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Friday, March 28, 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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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Various Dates from February - October 2025
There was a new energy in the South Nashville air as The Boys in Gold aka Nashville SC play at home in GEODIS Park.

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

James House wrote Martina McBride’s No.1 song “A Broken Wing,” as well as Diamond Rio’s “In a Week or Two,” Dwight Yoakam’s “Ain’t That Lonely Yet” and his own single, “This Is Me Missing You,” all Top Ten hits on the Billboard charts.

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Spring is a time to celebrate our planet, the growth of new flowers, warmer weather and time off from school.

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Sunday, March 30, 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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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Jaelee Roberts is an award-winning bluegrass vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, recording artist and songwriter.

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Join us on April 3,2025 as we celebrate the Third Annual Lorenzo Washington Day Gala benefiting the Jefferson Street Sound Museum.

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Two Rivers Community Orchestra will perform their Classical II concert of the season on Thursday, April 3rd, 7:30 pm. Join us for an evening of Classical Music by Respegie and Bruch and a world premiere Piano Concert by Alex Bolton.

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Friday, April 4, 2025

Music fans often wear buttons, bracelets and other accessories to show support for their favorite artists. Visitors can make their own button celebrating a country musician whose careers began in the 1990s, such as Tim McGraw or Shania Twain.

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Davidson County families with children starting kindergarten next school year are invited to our annual Countdown to Kindergarten Fair. Join MNPS for a day full of free, family fun!

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025
10:00 am - 12 pm

Cost: $15 per person
Ages 2 and under FREE

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Join us at Harken Hall on Tuesday, April 8th for a celebration of songwriting excellence at the 2025 TSAI Songwriter Awards.

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Saturday - April 12, 2025
MOOSIC CITY DAIRY DASH
Mighty One Mile starts at 7 AM | 5K starts at 7:30 | 10K & 15K start at 8 AM
METRO CENTER • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

First Steps, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and care for children with special needs and medical conditions alongside their typically developing peers, invites families from across the community to come together fo

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival is a family-friendly celebration of spring and Japanese culture on the front lawn of the Metro Courthouse at Nashville Public Square. Admission is free. The festival will begin at 9:30 a.m.

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Visitors can explore the art of clogging with dance instructor Clyde “Bubba” Richardson of the Grand Ole Opry Square Dancers.

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

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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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Celebrating bringing jazz to 10,000 students!

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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Saturday, April 19th, 2025 | 3:00PM
Watertown's community celebration at Three Forks Park!

Easter Bunny - Egg Hunts - Bounce Houses - Cupcake Booth - Easter Punch - Easter Egg Art - Petting Zoo - Face Painting

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Saturday, April 26, 2025

April 26-27, 2025

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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Unite for a Cause: PurpleStride Tennessee 2025

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Friday, May 2, 2025

Join us for the OneGenAway Spring Breakfast Fundraiser on Friday, May 2, at The Factory at Franklin – Liberty Hall.

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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Join us for the fifth annual Get MOVE'n 5K benefitting MOVE Inclusive Dance, a local nonprofit dance studio for people of all abilities. All funds raised from the event directly impact the lives of our dancers and their families.

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Friday, May 9, 2025

May 9-10, 2025
84th Annual Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Jam Concert & Fireworks - May 9, 2025 | 5:00-9:00pm
Main Festival Day - May 10, 2025

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

May 10th Parade | May 14 Down In The Dirt Free Kick-off Party Featuring High Hopes Rodeo | May 16 - 17, 2025 Franklin Rodeo

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Mother's Day Hootenanny with Farmer Jason
Saturday, May 10
10 am - 12:30 pm
Music Starts 11 am
$10 per person
Children 2 and under FREE. 

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Saturday, May 17, 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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Saturday, June 7, 2025

June 21, 2025 | 7am - 5pm

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

New and expectant parents don't miss the Nashville Babypalooza Baby Expo on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at The Factory at Franklin from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM.

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Saturday, June 14, 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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Saturday, June 14, 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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Friday, July 4, 2025

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

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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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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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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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