Kids events this weekend in Nashville
Every family-friendly event happening Friday through Sunday around Nashville.
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Musicians 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
Full Moon Hikes at Owl’s Hill
Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds, then explore Owl’s Hill (545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood) at sunset and enjoy the sights and sounds of day turning to night,
All American Reptile & Plant Expo
Families can observe exotic animals and plants up close and learn more about them at the The Fairgrounds Nashville Expo 1 building (625 Smith Ave., Nashville) on Saturday, Aug. 29
Kids Fun Construction Festival
Bring the kids to Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville) to explore and climb on farm and construction equipment, hammer and drill at activity centers and more on Sat
Illustrate a Dolly Parton Lyric
Come illustrate your favorite Parton lyric using watercolor materials inside the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Taylor Swift Education (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) from 1 –
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
NFL Preseason: Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears
Cheer on the Tennessee Titans during the farewell season of the current Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville), with kickoff at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $22. TITAN UP! MORE THINGS
Music in the Meadow
Join Owl’s Hill (545 Beech Creek Road S, Brentwood) for an evening of music in the meadow fro 6 to 9 p.m. (music starts at 7 p.m.). Pack chairs or a blanket, a picnic dinner, and c
Brandi Carlile at Bridgestone Arena
See Brandi Carlile perform live at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville) with special guest Gregory Alan Isakov at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $45. MORE CONCERTS!
Family Campfire & Night Hike in Smyrna
Join the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center staff around the campfire for fun games, friends and yummy s’mores at Sharp Springs Natural Area (1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna) from 7 – 9 p.m.
Music on Main Block Party in Portland
Enjoy this block party to celebrate PHS football, cheer and band with food trucks and live music from Mattie Taylor from 6 – 8:30 p.m. The free outdoor concert is held at 106 Main
Hendersonville Summer Concert Series
Bring lawn chairs, blankets or enjoy ample seating throughout the plaza for this summer concert series live under the stars at the Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Blvd., He
Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood
Kick off the weekend at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) EVERY Thursday evening through August, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Each evening features regionally-sourced food and s
Franklin’s Summer Concert Series
The City of Frankin Parks and Recreation Department’s new Summer Concert Series comes to Bicentennial Park (400 5th Ave N, Franklin) on select Thursday evenings in August from 6 –
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Come bang a drum, pluck a guitar and strum a ukulele at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) on weekdays, August 3 – 7 and then every Fr
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
Baby Goat Cuddling
Head to Noble Springs Dairy Farm (3144 Blazer Road, Franklin) to spend time kid goat cuddling and meeting other farm animals. You can pet and cuddle kid goats and enjoy spending ti
Summer Splash at Nashville Zoo
Every Saturday in August, at the Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville) Festival Field, kids can enjoy a water wonderland! From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoy: slip & slide fun a
Nashville SC Home Games
See the “Boys in Gold” face off at GEODIS Park (501 Benton Ave., Nashville) as Nashville SC continues its seventh year in Major League Soccer. Children 3 years or older require a t
Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn
Come hug the cows, give the pig’s tummy rubs, spend time with turkeys and enjoy a beautiful Sunday with self guided tours at the Gentle Barn (9295 Christiana Fosterville Road, Chri
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.
Storytime at MGL Library
Join for stories, songs and a craft every Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the MGL (Myrtle Glanton Lord) Public Library inside Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr Martin Luther Kin
Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast
Come out to the Aquarium Restaurant (516 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville) for an exclusive “Under The Sea Breakfast” event with the Mystic Mermaids! Enjoy while watching mermaids swim
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
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours
The Lane Motor Museum (702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville), located just outside of Nashville, has more than 580 cars and motorcycles in its collection, but only space to display abo
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
Early Explorers STEM Storytime
Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (80
“Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes little theater-goers through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some
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
Nashville Sounds Baseball
Let’s play ball, y’all! Swing on over to First Horizon Park (19 Jr Gilliam Way, Nashville) to see minor-league baseball team, the Nashville Sounds, (Triple-A affiliate of the Milwa
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
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