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

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Friday, October 13, 2023

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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Friday, September 22, 2023

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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Friday, September 22, 2023

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Stop by the Gulch Dog Park 4:30-6:30pm and spoil your best friend with a delicious treat on us! The first 25 pups will get free a pop from King of Pops and additional pops are available for purchase for both you and your pup.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

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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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Extending last year’s inaugural market, Wedgewood Houston Farmers’ Market’s 2023 season begins at 4pm on May 3rd.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Thursdays | May 4 - October 5, 2023 from 3:00-7:00

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

May 14, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, 2023

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Friday, September 29, 2023

HOTBOX will be hosting HOTBOX Hangs at Trolley park with some free drinks, fresh tunes, and doors wide open to anyone that wants to come and hang out from 5pm– 7 pm.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

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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Monday, September 25, 2023

Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

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, September 29, 2023

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
2023 season Sept. 23-Oct 29, 2023 FREE ADMISSION PUMPKINS, FOOD, COUNTRY STORE, HAYRIDES & MORE
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Saturday, September 23, 2023

The Cumberland River Compact's annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival is BACK! Let the races commence on this beloved river tradition.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

This September we’re going on tour, taking a road trip to Nashville to hang out with our community!

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

September 23, 2023 | 5 - 9 PM

Good Neighbor Day was created to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of being a good neighbor. Don't miss the 6th Annual Good Neighbor Day Festival!

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Do you want to build an awesome life? Me too.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The Comedy Invasion Stand-up Showcase takes over a Nashville staple, The Underdog! Oh and it's FREE! Come on down 9/26 at 7pm for laughs

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

September 28 – October 4, 2023

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Friday, September 29, 2023

HOTBOX will be hosting HOTBOX Hangs at Trolley Park with some free drinks, fresh tunes, and doors wide open to anyone that wants to come and hang out from 5pm – 7 pm.

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Nearest Green Distillery, home of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, will be hosting its first-ever Balloon Festival on Saturday, September 30.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

October 5th-8th, 2023

The Oktoberfest is Nashville’s oldest running festival and a Tennessee tradition since 1980, and has grown to be the South’s largest Fall Festival.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Join us on October 5 as we co-host a casual, drop-in event with Larkspur Conservation and Sunny Care Services and come together to plan for death in an approachable, life-affirming way. Small group-style chats with experts from Larkspur Conservati

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Friday, October 6, 2023

The Gulch Market is back this fall for you and your furry friends on Friday, October 6th from 4-7PM in Noble Park! Don’t have a furry friend? No problem – puppies will be available for adoption through Nashville Humane Association.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Nashville Wealth & Wellness Expo is where your journey to inner peace begins.
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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Nashville Wealth & Wellness Expo is where your journey to inner peace begins.
Vendors are vetted so that you are only given the best quality.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Nashville Wealth & Wellness Expo is where your journey to inner peace begins.
Vendors are vetted so that you are only given the best quality.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Many of us are carrying a lot of internal grief from so far in the distant past that we no longer know it is there as we have become so accustomed to living with it that it has become “comfortable.” Join this session to start the healing process a

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Join us for 2 epic outdoor afternoons of FREE local music, food trucks, craft vendors, delicious brews, and good vibes at New Heights Brewing just south of downtown (20 min walk to Bridgestone).

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Monday, October 9, 2023

This October, 1 Hotel Nashville is hosting Bartender Battles, sponsored by Patron Tequila at Harriet’s Rooftop.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Gulch Movie Night in Noble Park is back in October!

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

This October 14, the heart-pounding roar of the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB7 Formula 1 car will ignite the streets of Downtown Nashville as eight-time Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo puts on an exhilarating Showrun through Lower Broadway.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Humanities Tennessee presents The 35th annual Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word℠! The free Festival includes performance stages, food trucks, 60 publishers and booksellers.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Your United States Air Force Band will host a rare and exciting event to hear great patriotic music, broadway classics and a salute to celebrate our veterans!

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Saturday, October 21, 2023 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 21, 2023

Friday, October 21, 2023 | 7 - 10 PM
Dance Off” from 7pm – 8pm, followed by the movie "Night of the Living Dead". 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 22, 2023

Join the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 3:00 pm at MTSU School of Music for ‘Portraits’, featuring illustrative, orchestral works from around the world including Respighi’s Pines of Rome!

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

October 28, 2023

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

The GOODFest and Fall Market is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023 between the hours of 11:00am - 3:00pm.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Join us at the Juvenile Court of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County for our annual Spooktacular Halloween Block Party! Free trick or treating, face painting, and visits from our community partners for kids of all ages and their families!

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 from 9 AM- 4 PM
Where: McGavock High School- 3150 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214
Crafts- Food Trucks - Live Music - Free Admission - Booth Rentals available

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Annual Christmas Craft - first Saturday in November 9 AM-4PM
Free Admission - Food Trucks - Live Music - Crafts

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Saturday, December 2, 2023 | Parade 3 - 6 PM followed by City Tree Lighting.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

December 09, 2023
Annual Almost World Famous Leiper's Fork Christmas Parade in Leiper's Fork Tennessee on the the second Saturday of December at 2pm. (Inclement Weather date will be the third Saturday of December).

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