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More filtersMusicians Corner Fall Concert Series (+ Kidsville!)
Musicians Corner, the free fall concert series, kicks off at Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave., Nashville) on Friday, Aug. 28 from 5 – 9 p.m. Then, there’s a special weekend of c
Grape Stomp at Sumner Crest Winery
Join Sumner Crest Winery (5306 Old Highway 52 Portland) for the beginning of Grape Harvest during this special community event starting at 5 p.m. Bring some friends, get your feet
Free Wednesday at NMAAM
Enjoy a day at the National Museum of African American Music (510 Broadway, Nashville) every first Wednesday of each month with free admission from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. MORE THINGS TO
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Kids can head in to their local Home Depot on the first of the month to build something fun with staff in this free workshop from from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This month, kids can build a
Baby AKAdemy Community Shower
Come join the Upsilon Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the Southeast Community Center (5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #202, Antioch) for a fun and informative event tai
American Mosaic: A Free Nashville Symphony Community Concert
This Labor Day weekend, your Nashville Symphony transforms Walk of Fame Park (121 4th Ave. S, Nashville) into a multimedia celebration of America’s 250th birthday starting at 7:30
Community Day at Glen Leven Farm
Join at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm (4000 Franklin Pike, Nashville) for a relaxing, beginner-friendly 30-minute yoga session on the lawn led by Small World Y oga
La Vergne Fall Festival
Celebrate the changing of the seasons while taking part in games and enjoying yummy food for La Vergne’s annual Fall Festival. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Bicentennial Park at
Green Hills Park Festival
Bring the whole family for live music, local artisan vendors and an outdoor movie to close out the evening at Green Hills Park (1200 Lone Oak Rd., Nashville) from 3 – 9 p.m. The fe
Nashville Symphony Community Concert at Nashville School of the Arts
Did you miss the Glencliff-Woodbine community concert last season because of the ice storm? Good news: they’re coming back to the neighborhood! Come hear the full Nashville Symphon
Fall Family Nights at Warner Park Nature Center
Free naturalist-led evening walks looking for owls, bats and night insects in the Warner Parks. Registration opens a few weeks ahead and fills fast...
Pumpkins in the Park at Cumberland Park
Metro Parks' free riverfront Halloween afternoon with pumpkin decorating, games and trick-or-treat stations. Costumes welcome. Free parking under t...
Franklin Pumpkinfest
Downtown Franklin closes Main Street for a free street festival with a costume contest, kids' zone, live music and a chili cook-off. Arrive early f...
A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Three million lights strung through the resort's indoor gardens, free to walk through even if you skip the ticketed attractions. Breakfast with San...
Nashville Christmas Parade
Marching bands, floats and Santa roll through downtown on the first Saturday of December. Free to watch from the curb; grandstand seats are tickete...
Nashville Public Library Wishing Chair Holiday Puppet Show
The library's professional marionette company stages a holiday production in the downtown puppet theater. Free, first-come seating that fills 20 mi...
Dickens of a Christmas
Downtown Franklin fills with costumed Victorian characters, street performers, carolers and food stalls for one free December weekend. It is the la...
First Day Hike at Long Hunter State Park
Tennessee State Parks kick off the year with free ranger-led hikes, and Long Hunter's flat Couchville Lake loop is the most family-friendly of the...
Parnassus Books Storytime
The whole family is invited to put on their finest pajamas and come out to Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville) for a special storytime from 10:30 – 11 a.m. Fo
Saturday Storytime at Brentwood Library
Families can join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) in the Story Room for stories, songs and crafts on Saturdays from 10:30 – 11 a.m. For ages 3 and older.
The Curious Naturalist
What curious nature mystery will you explore today? Stop by the Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) and discover fascinating wildlife, plant life and more with
Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library
Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Lowe’s DIY-U Kids’ Workshops
Cruise into participating Lowe’s locations with your mini DIYer for this month’s kit! They’ll provide all the parts needed to roll away with a fun, hand-built toy that kids can rea
Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn
Come out to Arrington Vineyards (6211 Patton Road, Arrington) for free live jazz and bluegrass bands on Saturdays from 3 – 7 p.m. and Sundays from 2 – 6 p.m. Food will be available
Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
The Bard is back at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park ( 2500 West End Avenue Nashville) Thursdays through Sundays (plus Labor Day), Aug. 20 – Sept. 20 ! Magic, mischief, an
3rd Thursday on Main Concert in Gallatin
Get your boogie on in downtown Gallatin with free concerts held on the third Thursday of each month from June 18 through September 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The 2026 dates are: June 1
Beaman Park Nature Center
Quiet 1,500-acre park in the northwest corner of the county with hardwood ridges and a creek kids can wade. The nature center runs free family hike...
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
An open-air history lesson at the foot of the Capitol: a granite state map, a 200-foot timeline wall and 31 fountains kids can run through. The adj...
Bledsoe Creek State Park
Compact lakeside park in Sumner County with six miles of easy trail and constant bald eagle sightings. Campground, playground and fishing pier. Fre...
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
Cedar glades, limestone sinkholes and an easy interpretive trail east of the city. Seasonal pool, disc golf and cabins. Ranger programs run on week...
Centennial Park
Nashville's central park: a one-mile walking loop, a duck-filled lake, a sunken garden and the Parthenon in the middle of it all. The Cockrill Spri...
Crockett Park
Brentwood's flagship park with ball fields, tennis, a large playground and the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater. Cool Springs House hosts community program...
Cumberland Park
Riverfront play park across the bridge from downtown, with a splash pad, climbing wall, sand play and skyline views. Shaded seating for parents and...
Elmington Park
Sloping West End green space with a fenced playground and open fields for kites and pickup soccer. Handy stop before or after Centennial Park. Free...
Fort Negley Park & Visitor Center
The largest inland Civil War fortification in the country, with an elevated boardwalk loop and skyline views. Free interpretive center explains the...
Hadley Park
Historic North Nashville park with a community center, indoor gym, pool and playground. Youth athletics and after-school programs run year round. F...
Harpeth River State Park
The Narrows of the Harpeth is the classic family float and the short bluff overlook hike above it. Paddle outfitters run shuttles in season. Free a...
Linebaugh Public Library
Rutherford County's flagship library with story times, STEAM labs and a summer of programming that carries into the school year. The children's roo...
Long Hunter State Park
Percy Priest Lake shoreline with the flat, paved Couchville Lake loop — the single best easy hike near Nashville for small kids. Swim beach and boa...
Montgomery Bell State Park
Three lakes, an inn, cabins and miles of forest trail 40 minutes west of Nashville. Rowboat rentals and a swim beach in warm months. Good first ove...
Nashville Public Library - Bellevue Branch
Bright neighborhood branch with weekly baby, toddler and preschool story times. Craft afternoons and LEGO club fill the after-school hours. Free an...
Nashville Public Library - Donelson Branch
Donelson's branch runs story times, teen programs and seasonal maker afternoons. Good-sized children's area with puzzles and puppets. Everything is...
Nashville Public Library - East Branch
East Nashville's historic Carnegie branch with a busy children's room and weekly story times. Family programming often ties into neighborhood event...
Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch
One of the larger branches, with a dedicated program room used for story times, puppet shows and STEAM clubs. Big parking lot and easy stroller acc...
Nashville Public Library - Goodlettsville Branch
Small-town feel branch with baby lapsits and preschool story hours. Craft kits are usually available to take home. Everything is free.
Nashville Public Library - Green Hills Branch
Green Hills branch pairs weekly story times with school-age book clubs and craft sessions. Quiet reading nooks make it a good homework stop. Free a...
Nashville Public Library - Hermitage Branch
Family-heavy branch out east with strong early-literacy programming. Story times most weekday mornings plus after-school activities. Free with a li...
Nashville Public Library - Madison Branch
Madison's branch offers bilingual story times and a well-used children's collection. Seasonal craft programs run during school breaks. Free to attend.
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