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, April 27, 2024

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Friday, April 26, 2024

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

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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Saturday, April 27, 2024

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, April 26, 2024

The Haunted Hearse Tour allows you to sit back and relax (if you can) in our 10-passenger converted Hearse and enjoy a 60-minute riding tour of some of Nashville’s most haunted buildings.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Check The Nashville Palaces website for this weeks live music performances.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am to 5pm

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Friday, December 20, 2024

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

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Join us every Wednesday from 6-8pm for Trivia at #MLCapitolView! Bring your smartest friends and grab a table early!
1st Place - $50 Gift Card
2nd Place - $25 Gift Card
3rd Place - $10 Gift Card

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Thursday - Saturday

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Saturday & Sunday

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

Fitness in the Park is BACK – some of your favorite classes for FREE, for everyone in the community. On the second Saturday of the month starting in April through August, Club Pilates will meet in the Trolley Park green space from 7–8 a.m.

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

April 27-28, 2024

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Welcome to the Preservation Celebration!

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Welcome to the Preservation Celebration!

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

This spring, Madewell's Denim Atelier is bringing premium jeans and exclusive events directly to you!

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

The F.H. Jenkins Preparatory School of Nashville, Tennessee, is hosting it's first in-person 5K Walk/Run at Two Rivers Park! The race will take place on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 8:00 A.M.

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

The team at ‘SCUITS will be popping up at East Side Banh Mi (1000 Gallatin Ave) on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Picnic with the Library, the Nashville Public Library Foundation’s family event, raises critical funds to support life-changing children’s early literacy programming, like Nashville Public Library’s Wishing Chair Productions, story times, Puppet T

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

TROLLS: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo, features six young trolls who have noticed that the “small people” – which is what the trolls call humans – are disconnected from nature and have started harming the planet!

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

May 4th 2024

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Come get your groove on during this fun and easy dance lesson—no dance skills necessary! Professional dance instructors Caitlin and J. B.

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Sunday, May 5, 2024

The Purple Martin Palooza "Havana Nights" promises an immersive experience celebrating Cuban culture through cuisine, entertainment, and décor.

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Monday, May 6, 2024

Come join Goat Yoga Nashville and their sweet pet goats as you participate in a Goat Yoga Nashville class right here at Capitol View!

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Friday, May 10, 2024

May 10-11, 2024
"Berry Sweet Traditions" - celebrating 76 years of the Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Portland, TN!

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Friday, May 10, 2024

Strawberry Jam Concert & Fireworks - May 10, 2024 5:00-9:00pm
Main Festival Day - May 11, 2024

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

Saturday, May 11, 2024

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

This summer, Play Like a Girl is introducing a series of social and cultural events designed to build community and connection among a small group of girls and mentors.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

A Nashville tradition that began in the early days of the Ladies’ Hermitage Association as a picnic on the mansion’s lawn, Spring Outing has evolved into one of the major events held at The Hermitage and regularly features nationally known speaker

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

May 16 - 18, 2024
The Franklin Noon Rotary Club brings bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and roping to middle Tennessee every May. Family & Friends come together for fun times.

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Join us May 16th or 17th as we play "fore" the kids at Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center™

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

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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Saturday, May 18, 2024

BrahmaKumaris Meditation center presents
Monthly Group guided meditation
An Indoor meditation group session to let you connect within. 30 minute meditation. 15 minute sharing.

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

The Nashville Rose Society’s 2024 Music City Rose Show will be held in the beautiful setting of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. The two-day event brings focus to this popular and beloved flower. The show will take place in Botanic Hall.

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Join the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta for ‘Light’ on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm at MTSU School of Music’s Hinton Hall, featuring a light show with live orchestra alongside the rarely performed Church Windows by Ottorino Respighi.

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Saturday, June 8, 2024
Event Check In: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $10 Adult (ages 13+), $8 Child (ages 12-5) Children 4 & under free

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Friday, June 14, 2024

June 14 & 21 and July 12, 2024
7 - 8:30 pm
$25/Adult+Child pair, $15 additional adult, $12 additional child
Age 4+

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Soundwave Academy is a fun, immersive summer camp experience for students ages 8-18 that allows them to learn directly from music industry professionals and launch their creative gifts to the next level!

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Come join Goat Yoga Nashville and their sweet pet goats as you participate in a Goat Yoga Nashville class right here at Capitol View!

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Friday, September 6, 2024

SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2024

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Friday, September 6, 2024

The Nashville Fair
September 6-15,2024 at The Fairgrounds Nashville
The Regional Fair with Urban Flair

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Chukker's for Charity, a fundraiser benefitting Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!, has grown into a prestigious family-friendly polo event that attracts a lively, diverse audience.

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Come join Goat Yoga Nashville and their sweet pet goats as you participate in a Goat Yoga Nashville class right here at Capitol View!

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Saturday, September 28, 2024

September 28 & 29, 2024 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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