Free Events in Nashville Tennessee

Upcoming Free Events in Nashville TN

Free & Frugal in Nashville! Everyone loves FREE and finding FREE EVENTS is even better. Enjoy yourself at these upcoming events in Nashville and Middle Tennessee without having to pay to attend. Keep in mind there might be items to buy or donations being accepted to help pay for the event. Please check their website for complete details.

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Free Concerts in Nashville's Centennial Park

You can find free concerts and events in Nashville's Centennial Park quite often. The park is always open and free to the public but on the weekends it comes alive with bands, songwriters, and events that are family and pet friendly.

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Upcoming Events Calendar for Nashville and middle Tennessee

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Upcoming Free Events

E.g., 10/11/2024
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Saturday, November 2, 2024

For the Love of Art plan to attend the First Saturday Art Crawl in downtown Nashville art galleries. One of the most popular monthly events. Enjoy both local and world-renowned artists in our amazing art galleries.

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

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, October 12, 2024

Join us for Kidsville at the Parthenon on select Saturdays each month from 11 to 11:45 AM. Families with children ages 12 and under can enter the Parthenon for free on select dates and times.

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Friday, November 1, 2024

Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. Held each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Friday, November 1, 2024

First Friday of Each Month
The first Friday of each month, the Franklin Art Scene includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Join us every Wednesday from 6-8pm for Trivia at #MLCapitolView! Bring your smartest friends and grab a table early!
1st Place - $50 Gift Card
2nd Place - $25 Gift Card
3rd Place - $10 Gift Card

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Saturday & Sunday

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Thursday & Friday | 7 PM
Join Lee Rascone Sr & Lee Rascone Jr., when they host weekly songwriter's nights in Nashville, TN at Millennium Maxwell House.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Every Tuesday
Ultimate Comedy Open Mic at The East Room!!! FREE! Doors at 7. Sign ups between 7-8. Drawing for slots at 8. Must be present at 8 to accept a slot if you get drawn. Show at 830.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

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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Friday, October 11, 2024

The Boro Art Crawl is a bimonthly event, that meets the second Friday of every EVEN month from 6-9pm in Murfreesboro, TN.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

WELCOME TO WHFM!
WE ARE A MONTHLY COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET, IN WEDGEWOOD HOUSTON
WITH LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD TRUCKS, AND MORE!

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Friday, November 1, 2024

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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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Cross Eyed Critters at the Graduate Nashville is hosting a special evening of Burlesque Karaoke featuring Bonnie Valentine and Rose Maria on Thursday, October 10 starting at 8 p.m.

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

See the best of British Classic Cars...over 75, From Astons to Triumphs, MGs to Rolls Royces. Free to visit. Food and drinks available.
Venue:
Holy Family Church,
9100 Crockett Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Join The Gumbo Bros on Saturday, 10/12, for a special National Gumbo Day celebration! Kick off the day with brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring your favorite Cajun dishes and live jazz from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

The Vanderbilt University Department of Art and Space 204 announces the solo exhibition Start from Scratch by Nashville-based artist, Jodi Hays October 17 – November 15, 2024.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Every month a group of readers gather on the patio of The Blue Room to make sure challenged or banned get read and discussed, co-hosted by music artist Aria Cavaliere & poet Ciona Rouse.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Limited Seating Available - First Come First Served

Doors open at 6:30pm

Event starts at 8pm

This is a 21+ event

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Friday, October 18, 2024

“Renaissance Out North” is the rebirth of North Nashville’s art scene!

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

On Saturday, October 19, the Tennessee State Museum will celebrate its 26th annual Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival. Begun in the fall of 1998, this family day has become one of the most anticipated days of the year at the Museum.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Learn how to uncover your family stories at the Tennessee State Library & Archives’ Family History Day on Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at 9:30 a.m. CT, with expert research assistance available all day.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Old Glory Distilling Co. will host a Craftsmen’s Fair in its open-air Silo Park space. The event will feature creations from 30 talented craftsmen, ranging from woodworkers to distillers and more.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Saturday, October 19th from 11am-3pm
FREE admission: Costume Contests, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Vendor Booths, and LOTS OF FREE CANDY!!!!

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Connect to the Latin rhythms with Johana!

Saturday, October 19th at 12:00pm

7657 Highway 70 South #101 Nashville, TN 37221

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

October 26, 2024

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

October 26, 2024

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 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 26, 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join the City of La Vergne Tennessee for a special Zombie Night at the Park at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Join the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta for the first 2024-2025 season concert entitled ‘Baroque’ on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 3:00 pm with live narration and storytelling!!

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Friday, November 1, 2024

For Día de los Muertos, the team is partnering with the Museum of Contemporary Art Nashville to showcase an art installation of an altar created by the MOCAN/Art Community of Nashville honoring ancestors that have passed.

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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Kick off your holiday shopping with style at Nashvember! This pop-up market blends the coolest throwback clothing with locally-made artisan lifestyle goods.

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Saturday, November 2, 2024

What do you do when you get angry? Neither lashing out nor suppressing anger are ideal. So, is there a third way? Join this session to explore 10 strategies to calm down anger. 15 minutes guided meditation included.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

Aspiring Writers to Converge for 10th Annual Conference
Event to Highlight Embracing Diversity, Technology, and Creativity

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Monday, November 11, 2024

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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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Daybreak Arts, a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to empowering artists impacted by homelessness, is thrilled to announce a special exhibition and gala fundraiser in partnership with Nashville’s Lane Motor Museum.

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Saturday, December 14, 2024

December 14th, 2024
Mark your calendars for December 14th, 2024, because you won't want to miss "The Music and Magic of Christmas" right here in the heart of our great city.

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Saturday, December 14, 2024

December 14-15, 2024 | Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM | Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Main Street, Downtown Franklin, TN

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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 11 AM

Theme: "A Musical Christmas"

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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, April 26, 2025

Unite for a Cause: PurpleStride Tennessee 2025

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

June 21, 2025 | 7am - 5pm

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