Nashville Events being held Outdoors

One of the great things about living in Nashville is the weather. Our city fathers have seen fit to help us take full advantage of our temperate climate by holding outdoor concerts darn near every weekend of the spring,summer and fall. We have the downtown areas roped off so music stages, food vendors and pedestrians rule the road. Walk all over downtown Nashville and see stage after stage of great musicians. There is something special about holding an event outdoors, the sun, the breeze, and fresh air. Most outdoor events are Pet friendly but check with the events website to be sure. Any music events in Centennial Park will let you bring your favorite fuzzy friends. Riverfront Park events no way... Have a blast enjoying the Best Outdoor Events in Nashville.

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,

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Outdoor Events

We are so lucky to have so many outdoor spaces for events, from downtown Riverfront to Centennial Park there are always events happening here. The hardest part is to decide between the events. Enjoy!

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Upcoming Outdoor Events

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

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

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Our Nashville Public Party Tractor Tour, we plow through Downtown Nashville in our climate-controlled party wagon for approximately 75 minutes of nonstop fun, dancing and partying.

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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, September 23, 2023

Times: April-September/8:00pm October-March/7:00pm

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

THE MUSICIANS ARE PERFORMING LIVE ON STAGE AGAIN!

We are excited to continue our live music program at the brewery taproom.

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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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Sunday, October 15, 2023

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

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Open select evenings from May 4 - October 27, the luminous light installations featuring the work of renowned British artist Bruce Munro return to Nashville in the exhibition, LIGHT: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Cool off from the summer heat at Kenect Nashville’s Pool Jams! For a spinoff of the popular Lobby Jams series, visit the Kenect pool every third Tuesday for live music from new artists who happen to be Kenect members, staff, and friends.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Spring Series: April 29, May 20, and June 24, 2023
Summer Series: July 22, August 26, September 23, 2023
9:30am - Noon
$45 per workshop or $120 for a 3-class Spring or Summer Series (each workshop can be taken independently)

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

We are Open for River Trips Today!

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

August 12, September 16, and October 14
9 am - Noon
$45 per workshop or $120 for the 3-class series (each workshop can be taken independently)

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Friday's in September 2023

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Friday & Saturday Nights

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Guests will have the chance to experience the Civil War spirits and other unexplained phenomenon that are said to haunt the historic home.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

From Memorial day weekend until the first weekend in August we're open 7 nights a week throughout the summer months.
"RETRO WEDNESDAYS" will be back this year!! Box Office Movie Information Line - (615) 237-0077

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Thursday - Sunday | September 16 - October 29, 2023

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

September 16, 2023 - October 29, 2023

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee's largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond... it’s Middle Tennessee's favorite place to get lost.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

September 22 - 23, 2023
Sumner County's lakeside celebration of elevated food and beverage

Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville TN

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Sep 22 - Oct 31, 2023 | Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Explore the haunted side of history during our Hermitage Ghost Tours!

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Friday, Saturday & Sunday | Sept 23 - Nov 6, 2022 & Halloween Night!
Explore the haunted side of history during our Hermitage Ghost Tours!

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Friday, September 22, 2023

September 22nd – October 28, 2023 | Friday & Saturdays 7 PM - Midnight
and Halloween 7 PM – 10:30 PM

Deadland Haunted Woods is more than a “Haunted House” – it’s a full fledged SCREAM PARK!

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

September 23 & 24, 2023 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is a two-day event in Franklin, Tennessee. Musicians play on six stages set to the backdrop of the Park at Harlinsdale.

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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

Sept. 23rd-24th, 2023

Experience the beauty and pageantry of a Native American Pow Wow
A celebration of life, culture, and community through dance, song, storytelling, food and crafts.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

September Naturalist Workshop: Into the Trees
Saturday, September 23, 9 - 11:30 am

$20 / person

Ages 14+

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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 September 23rd for the 15th year of this beloved river tradition.

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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

Calling all pooches, pups, dogs and mutts!

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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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Friday, September 29, 2023

Friday & Saturday Nights & Halloween Night
Brace yourself for bone chilling scenes as the fortune teller warns you of the fate that awaits you! You don't just pass by our scenes, you become part of them.

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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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Friday, September 29, 2023

Autumn Lantern Hike
Friday, September 29, 2023
7 - 9 pm
Cost: $18 / person
Ages 12+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Come along on a nighttime adventure! We'll explore the woods at night by lantern light, listen for the sounds of nocturnal animals and share stories about the history of Owl's Hill.

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

September 30 - October 29, 2023 |Saturdays & Sundays Only

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Friday & Saturday Nights
New route, New theatrics, New barn! Experience this NEW ride with an incredible ending that will have you tapping your toes; if you SURVIVE!

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Saturday & Sundays | SEPT 30 - OCT 29, 2023 | Saturday Hours 10am - 9pm | Sunday Hours Noon - 8pm

FIDDLE DEE FUN !

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

The Award Winning and Mid-State favorite, SHUCKLE’S CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH kicks off our 14th season on Saturday Sept. 30th and will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, Oct. 29th.

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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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Friday, October 6, 2023

The Gathering returns to RT Lodge—the boutique inn and restaurant in Maryville, TN.

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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

Celebrating our 14th year in 2023, the National Banana Pudding Festival celebrates the ultimate Southern Treat: Banana Pudding.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

October 7, 14, 21, and 28; November 4 and 11, 2023
9:30am

Cost $15/hiker

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Join Historic Garden Manager, Kimberly Cooper, to learn about fall-planted bulbs and other plants that make beautiful spring blooms. The presentation will also include tips on winterizing your garden beds and how to suppress winter weeds.

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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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Saturday, October 7, 2023

The Heritage Ball, Williamson County’s longest-running black-tie affair, celebrates the outstanding preservation work of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, and serves as our largest annual fundraising event for future preservation e

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Join us for a magical night at the labyrinth at the Scarritt Bennett Center. Light refreshments, prize drawings and local organization information will be available.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Fall: October 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15 ($165) Registration Opens August 1

All sessions meet 10-11:30am.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Gulch Movie Night in Noble Park is back in October!

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Friday, October 13, 2023

October 13-29, 2023

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Nashville’s littlest ghosts and goblins are invited to don their favorite costume for Boo at the Zoo, presented by The Children’s Hospital at Centennial.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Friday, October 13, 2023
7 - 9 pm

$30 adult / child pair
$20 each additional adult (ages 13+)
$15 each additional child (under 12)

Ages 5+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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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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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and Fleet Feet Mt. Juliet are proud to announce the 2nd annual 7th President 7k, a unique course set on the property that the nation’s 7th president once called home.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023
Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Online Pre-Sale Begins: October 9 - 1 6 (sale closes at Noon)
Pre-orders must be picked up on Friday, October 20 between 8 am - 2 pm

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Saturday, October 21
10 am - 12:30 pm

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

The 13th annual Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Saturday, October 21, 2023 – Noon to 5 p.m.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

October 21, 2023 NOON - 5PM

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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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Friday, October 27, 2023

Join us in the rustic Cabin-by-the-Spring on Friday, October 27, 2023, where this event will have a showing at 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

October 28, 2023

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

October 28, 2023 – October 29, 2023

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11:00am -3:00pm

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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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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Visitors of all ages are invited to step back in time and take a night tour through the grounds of the Bowen Plantation Home and Historic Mansker's Station.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

November 2nd to 12th 2023

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Friday, November 3, 2023 All American 400 Race Weekend – Local Racing ¼ Mile Special (6:30 Start)
Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Front Runners, Legends, Bandoleros

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Born for a Craft is a new series designed with one goal in mind: To provide historic, and historically influenced, crafty activities that attendees can take home.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving Evening- New Years Eve

Seasonal Drive-thru Lighting Event: We will be open every night from Thanksgiving through New Year's

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 22nd Annual Wine Down Main Street 20 is set for Saturday, November 4th.

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Thanksgiving weekend.

Saturday following Thanksgiving.

The fourth annual Full Belly Friends of Shelby 5K and Fun Run is East Nashville’s Thanksgiving weekend tradition.

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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 9, 2023 | 2 PM
Please arrive early as there is only ONE road thru the village and it will be closed at 1:50pm.

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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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Friday, December 15, 2023

3rd Weekend of December
Indoor/Outdoor Market
Merry & Bright

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