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 Free Events

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

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, 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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Saturday, March 29, 2025

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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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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, April 4, 2025

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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Thursday, March 27, 2025

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, March 25, 2025

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, 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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Friday, April 11, 2025

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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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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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The team at Poindexter, located within the lobby of the Graduate Nashville, has partnered with Novelette booksellers in East Nashville to host a bi-weekly pop-up book club at the coffee shop.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The month-long fundraising and adventure competition supports the protection of Tennessee’s lands and waters and encourages people of all ages and abilities to get outside for the chance to win awesome prizes.

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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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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

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

Unite for a Cause: PurpleStride Tennessee 2025

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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

The Hendersonville Arts Festival will be a vibrant art focused event and showcase American handcrafts and fine art while uniting art lovers, collectors, tourists, and the local community for an elevated and accessible art experience.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Nashville parents: registration for The Center for Courageous Kids (CCK) summer sessions is now available!

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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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