Free Events in Nashville Tennessee

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

This FREE concert series on the Square, presented by All Access Coach Leasing begins June 19 and takes place every Third Thursday through Sept. 18. June 19 will feature American Idol contestant and The Voice Season 18 finalist Thunderstorm Artis!

Join Vanderbilt's Music Cognition Lab on August 28th from 5-7pm for a FREE annual community event designed to invite you into our research and to showcase the work of the lab around music in health.

Cross-Eyed Critters presents a karaoke tribute night honoring Ozzy Osbourne on Thursday, August 28, with doors opening at 8:00 p.m.

White Limozeen is closing out summer with Adiós, Verano!, an end-of-summer country music pool party on Sunday, August 31 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Martha’s team is breaking in their newly refinished pool table by partnering with Belle Meade Bourbon to host a free one-day singles pool tournament.

The Murfreesboro Fall Home Expo is back! See the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living, and more! Meet with local contractors and remodeling experts.

The Aroma Labs, a custom perfume company where guests design their own signature scents, is celebrating the grand opening of its first Nashville location.

Join us as we transform Capitol View into a canine wonderland, overflowing with tail-wagging fun for everyone.

Before Fall officially arrives, soak up the final days of summer on White Limozeen’s patio with a Trovador Inspirado industry happy hour and open swim.

Join us for a free Season Preview Happy Hour with Executive & Artistic Director Mark Murphy. Enjoy complimentary drinks and light bites, meet fellow arts lovers, and get the inside scoop on the 2025-26 performance lineup.

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As the curtain falls on Americanafest, the spotlight shifts to Cross-Eyed Critters in the lobby of The Graduate. On Saturday, September 14, Critters is hosting an unofficial afterparty featuring a special post-Americanafest Song Share Session.

Nashville Parents: registration for CCK’s Fall Family Weekend Retreats is Open!

Nashville, Tenn. – This fall, the celebrated modern art gallery CASS Contemporary (CASS) makes its Nashville debut with CLTRL CNTXT, a group exhibition opening on Friday, Sept. 12, and running through November.

Welcome to Pilates in the Park with Club Pilates at Capitol View! Join us for a fun and energizing Pilates session outdoors at 1006 Nelson Merry St. Get ready to strengthen your core, improve flexibility and enjoy the fresh air while working out.

BrahmaKumaris Meditation center presents
Group guided meditation

Finally Friday is WMOT's Americana artist showcase held Fridays at noon central at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville. Finally Friday features Wreckless Strangers, live on WMOT 89.5 FM.

Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Episcopal School of Nashville is turning 10, and we’re throwing a Fall Festival to celebrate! RSVP to enjoy a family-friendly afternoon filled with games, local food trucks, face painting, giveaways, a bounce house, and more!

Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 2 pm to 8 pm