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!

All Sports and Recreation in Nashville

Upcoming Outdoor Events

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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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Friday, June 9, 2023

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

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Friday, June 9, 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, 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.

Dates: 
Friday, June 9, 2023

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

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Friday, June 9, 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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Friday, June 9, 2023

Thursday - Saturday

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Every Tuesday, meet the NTC at 6th & Peabody for invigorating group runs! The 3-, 4-, and 5-mile runs are completed at different paces, allowing athletes of all experience levels to enjoy this supportive group of fitness-fiends.

Dates: 
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Extending last year’s inaugural market, Wedgewood Houston Farmers’ Market’s 2023 season begins at 4pm on May 3rd.

Dates: 
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!

Dates: 
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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Thursday, June 15, 2023


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Friday, July 7, 2023

Strawberry Moon: June 2
Buck Moon: July 7
Sturgeon Moon: August 4

All Hikes: 7:30 - 9 pm
$15/person
Age 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)

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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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Thursday, June 8, 2023

CMA Fest June 8-11, 2023

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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.

Dates: 
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Fitness in the Park is BACK — Select Saturdays from May thru September, you can start your weekend off with Club Pilates in the park.

Call (615) 905-0891/ visit their website to register and get more information.

Berry Farms

Dates: 
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.

Dates: 
Saturday, June 10, 2023

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

Dates: 
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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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

2023 Program Schedule
Summer: June 14, 21; July 12, 19 ($110)

All sessions meet 10-11:30am.

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Friday, June 16, 2023

June 16 & 23 and July 21, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$25/Adult+Child pair, $15 additional adult, $12 additional child
Age 4+

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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

Nashville Jazz Workshop is joining Equity Alliance in celebrating Juneteenth at the Black on Buchanan Block Party on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 12 pm-6 pm.

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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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Tuesday, June 20, 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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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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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Saturday, June 24, 9 - 11:30 am

$15 / person

Ages 14+

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Saturday, June 24, 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, June 24, 2023

Saturday, June 24, 2023
4 pm Launch – Quest 1: Team Competition
5 pm Launch – Quest 2: Individuals

Individuals: $45/person
Quest Teams: $165/team of 4

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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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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

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

Celebrate Independence Day 2023

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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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Saturday, July 15, 2023

JULY 15TH, 2023
Join us on the Historic Watertown, TN Square for a GREAT night of jazz – free to the public!

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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

This camp will be held August 12-13, 2023

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

Saturday August 26, 2023
Morning Session: 10:00 am - 12 pm
Afternoon Session: 1 - 3pm

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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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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

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

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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 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, October 21, 2023

October 21, 2023 NOON - 5PM

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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, 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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