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, February 22, 2025

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Saturday, February 22, 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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Saturday, February 22, 2025

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

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

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Saturday, February 22, 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, February 22, 2025

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

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

7 Day a Week

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Saturday, February 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, February 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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Saturday, February 22, 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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Saturday, February 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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Saturday, March 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 1, 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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Saturday, February 22, 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, February 22, 2025

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Join Chef Bai, Bailey Ruskus—celebrated culinary artist and author of the new cookbook "Breaking Up with Dairy"—for an exciting evening of inspiring stories, a live cooking demonstration, and insights into her new book.

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

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

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Country Music Hall of Fame member Don Schlitz launched his songwriting career with the Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers classic "The Gambler" and later wrote the Rogers hits "The Greatest" and "You Can’t Make Old Friends," which feat

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Participants can 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.

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Sunday, March 2, 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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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Background vocalist Kristen Rogers has lent her voice to recordings by artists from many genres.

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Friday, March 7, 2025

Whether they’re for function or fashion, sunglasses help complete an outfit. Some country artists even use them to create a signature look.

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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Spring into action with our Spring Break Scavenger Hunt in the trees! Hunt for hidden treasures as you conquer our climbing courses, and there’s a sweet surprise waiting for you at the end of your climb.

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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Country music has diverse roots, including in Irish culture. Join us as we welcome members of the Nashville Irish Step Dancers (NISD) for a lesson in traditional Irish dancing.

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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Join us at Harken Hall on Saturday, March 8th for Greengrass | Bluegrass - a night of both bluegrass and traditional Irish music...as well as a fusion of the two!

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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Join us at Harken Hall on Saturday, March 8th for Greengrass | Bluegrass - a night of both bluegrass and traditional Irish music...as well as a fusion of the two!

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

March 13-16, 2025

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Friday, March 14, 2025

Country music has diverse roots, including in Irish culture. Join us as we welcome members of the Nashville Irish Step Dancers (NISD) for a lesson in traditional Irish dancing.

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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Held the third Saturday in March annually. This quaint little festival began in 1978 to celebrate the coming of Spring and the thousands of daffodils that line the roads and farmlands for a six mile stretch of highway leading into Bell Buckle.

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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Canaan Smith hit the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2014 with his No.1 single "Love You Like That," which he co-wrote. He has released three studio albums: 2015’s Bronco, 2021’s High Country Sound and January 2025's Chickahominy.

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Saturday, March 15, 2025

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

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Saturday, March 15, 2025

BrahmaKumaris Meditation center presents
Group guided meditation

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Sunday, March 16, 2025

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

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Friday, March 21, 2025

Many artists customize and personalize their instruments.

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Saturday, March 22, 2025

This annual show is hosted by The Middle Tennessee Daffodil Society, approved by the American Daffodil Society.

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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Visitors can drop in to try their hand at one of country music’s signature instruments, the steel guitar. Whether visitors are beginners or seasoned musicians, everyone is sure to learn something new.

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

Many artists customize and personalize their instruments.

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

Bassist and vocalist Vickie Vaughn fronts the Vickie Vaughn Band, a progressive bluegrass ensemble. She has performed at DelFest, the Grand Ole Opry and has toured as a backing vocalist with Country Music Hall of Fame member Patty Loveless.

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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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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 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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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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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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Friday, July 4, 2025

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

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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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