Upcoming Family Friendly Events in Nashville

Mark your calendar and check out the best upcoming Family-friendly fun events that rock Nashville and middle Tennessee! Discover events packed full of family fun including Music, Food, Animals, Kid Activities, Sports, Events & much more all happening this week.

There are a number of ongoing events including indoor happenings for those rainy days when the kids need a fun activities. Check out all of the upcoming Family Events and our Kid and Family Guide for the best Family resources in Middle Tennessee.

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,

Upcoming Family Friendly Events

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Saturday, June 10, 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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Friday, June 9, 2023

Tour Hours:
Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Last tour begins at 3:30pm - Closed All Major Holidays

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Friday, June 9, 2023

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

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Monday, June 12, 2023

The Monday Night Jazz series returns at their new home in North Nashville, The Local Distro, March 1. The series began in 2015 at The Loft at Ella Jeans and has been serving up hot jazz ever since.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

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Wednesday, July 5, 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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Friday, June 9, 2023

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

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Thursday - Saturday

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Wednesday, June 14, 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, June 15, 2023

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

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

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

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Opening Day: May 27, 2023

Open Tuesday-Sunday: May 27, 2023-August 4, 2023

Closed June 16, 2023

Saturday and Sunday only: August 5, 2023-September 3, 2023

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Family Water Fun!

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Friday, June 9, 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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Friday, June 9, 2023

Retro Arcade - Play all day for a flat rate.

Check their Facebook page for Closed Dates which usually includes Major Holidays. Please check before you go.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023


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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Join BeWell in School and Shakti Power Yoga for FREE Community Yoga at The Outfield on Saturdays at 9:15am. Classes are all-levels, all-ages, and donation-based with space to take care of yourself while connecting with community.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

New in 2023! Nashville Shores Waterpark will be featuring must-see, family friendly films on Monday afternoons throughout the month of June!

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Friday, June 9, 2023

June 9-10, 2023
Competitor's Series BBQ Throwdown at the Robertson County Fairgrounds Springfield Tennessee

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

JUNE 10TH - 11TH 2023

The Great Tennessee Air Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th, 2023. Gates open from 8:00am - 4:30pm.

The show will take place at Smyrna Airport in Smyrna, TN.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

10 minutes south of downtown Nashville, you’ll find The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm. One Saturday a month, we host Community Days so you can explore all 64 acres of this unique Nashville landscape for free.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Join Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage for Summertime – The People’s Pastime, an event celebrating the fun of summertimes past.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

June 10, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Music City Triple 50s featuring the Modifieds of Mayhem Tour (5:00 Start)
Pro Late Model (50) Modified, Trucks, Limited Late Model, Street Stock, Pure Stock, Front Runner, Legend, Bando

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

lou will be hosting their seasonal bake sale celebrating our LGBTQ+ community on Saturday, June 10 from 5 - 8 p.m (or until sold out).

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Sunday Mornin' Country returns this year with another lineup of great country and gospel artists who will be singing songs of inspiration in a wholesome, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Young songwriters will perform original songs written at the museum’s Summer Songwriting Camp.

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Don't miss the GRAND OPENING of the NEW Franklin Flea Market at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, June 17-18!

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Church Street Park is now downtown's premier public space for FREE FUN for the whole family, with events happening daily, year-round.

DROP IN/DROP OUT any time to sample the FREE programs hosted daily in Church Street Park:

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Rock Castle Songwriter Nights are back for another exciting season of live music and family fun! Mark your calendars and help us spread the word because we've got a full slate of incredible bands ready to share their songs with us!

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Start making those plans for Father’s Day and treat your dad to an adventure.  Join us on Sunday, June 18 and get a free ticket for dad to climb when you purchase a Father’s Day BOGO.

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Sunday Jun 18, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Nashville Sounds vs Gwinnett Stripers

Game Highlight: Sunday Family Fun Day

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Sun, Jun 18, 2023 3–7 PM

Happy Father’s Day | Music in the Vines | Jazz: The Lilliston Effect & Bluegrass: Grasstime Band
Live Jazz on the Hillside Stage
The Lilliston Effect
3 – 7 pm

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

June 18, 2023 5: 30 PM

GET READY for our FATHER’S DAY EDITION of Jazz On The Cumberland, SUNDAY JUNE 18th. We Have Another Great Entertainment Line Up, Plenty Food Trucks, A Kids Fun Play Zone, and More.

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Join The Hermitage on Monday, June 19th, as we commemorate Juneteenth with a line-up of special presentations from our expert staff, including Kimberly Cooper, our historic garden manager, Pamela Miner, our vice president of collections, and Kira

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

A must do...Lucky Ladd's Sunflower SPECTACULAR. Make selfies and cut magnificent flowers to take home.

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

It's that time again to come kick up your heels and have fun learning the hottest new line dances from the Urban Cowboy Line Dancers!

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

We have a complete list of Nashville area events to help you and your family celebrate our Independence Day this Fourth of July!

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The city of Nashville is gearing up for an adrenaline-fueled event that will thrill fans of combat sports. Armored MMA is proud to present a series of events featuring the very best fighters around, taking place at The Nashville Palace.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Crawl on down to Lucky Ladd's - Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park for some summertime family fun at the annual Watermelon Festival and enjoy a FREE slice of refreshing watermelon.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Saturday, July 1, 2023 6- 9PM

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Celebrate Independence Day 2023

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

JULY 4, 2023 - 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
The annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival brings together the local community and visitors to celebrate the uniquely Nashville dish, Hot Chicken.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

July 4th 3:00 PM - Fireworks at Dusk

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

July 4, 2023 | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is FREE. Music starts at 6:00 p.m.
This free event includes fireworks, live music, food vendors, and other fun activities for families.

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Saturday, July 8, 2023

Historically a large tract of farmland covering almost 1,000 acres, The Land Trust's Glen Leven Farm today is made up of 64 acres of conserved land in the Oak Hill suburb of Nashville.

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Many artists customize the instrument they play, and some even collaborate with instrument designers to create personalized guitars, banjos, fiddles and more.

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

Many artists customize the instrument they play, and some even collaborate with instrument designers to create personalized guitars, banjos, fiddles and more.

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

JULY 22, 2023

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Kids join us for fun in the sun as we celebrate “Back to School” with a “Splash Bash”. Kids can cool off on the inflatable water slides, splash pad and bubble blast pool and enjoy water balloon toss, outdoor games and more!

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Friday, August 11, 2023 Open Practice
Saturday, August 12, 2023 Family Night – Pro Late Model 100 & Outlaw Late Models (5:00 Start)

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

10 minutes south of downtown Nashville, you’ll find The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm. One Saturday a month, we host Community Days at Glen Leven Farm so you can explore all 64 acres of this unique Nashville landscape for free.

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

Create The Culture Events Presents:
2ND Annual Black Business Month Expo
Sat. August 19th 12-5PM

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

Join us for our Third Annual Songwriters Night. Featuring Grammy nominated Matt Maher, Sarah Kroger, PJ Anderson and friends this will be a musical night you will never forget.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Rooted in history and tradition, The Nashville Fair brings a nostalgic fair experience with a modern spin to Nashville’s urban core.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Rooted in history and tradition, The Nashville Fair brings a nostalgic fair experience with a modern spin to Nashville’s urban core.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Don't Miss this rising star's performance!

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

September 9 & 10, 2023
Live Celtic Bands • Athletic Events • Bagpipe Competition • Scottish Artisans and Food • Scotch Tastings • Kids Activities and so much more!

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

September 9, 2023

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

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

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

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

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

September 9-16, 2018

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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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Thursday, September 28, 2023

September 28 – October 4, 2023

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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

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

Life is crazy hard, community shouldn't be. Bring your friends, family, your neighbor, or the stranger you met on the street to the For the Girl Conference coming to Christ Church Nashville.

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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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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Saturday, October 28, 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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Friday, November 17, 2023

The Parker Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is pleased to announce our Inaugural Purple Tie Gala. This year we will be hosting the Gala at the Hermitage Golf Course on November 17th, 2023 from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Saturdays Nov 18 - Dec 16, 2023

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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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