A guided beginner paddling adventure on Percy Priest Lake with all gear and instruction provided, suitable for all ages.
An educational session about native bees, their importance to gardens and wild spaces, and how to support local pollinators, led by Elyse Dilks and Rachel Anderson.
Free weekly Saturday college football watch party on the second floor and rooftop of Acme Feed and Seed with 22 TVs.
Free live performance by Father Jumanji at Acme Feed and Seed in Nashville.
Free all-day weekend of Adirondack chairs and lawn games on the lawn of Walk of Fame Park, across from the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Free in-person DIY workshop for children ages 4 to 11 at Lowe's stores in Nashville, requiring online registration.
A playful, interactive theatrical experience for young children that explores classic nursery rhymes and encourages teamwork.
A city-wide celebration of all things dog with a Doggie Fun Zone, Kids Zone, dog costume contests, live music, food trucks and vendor village.
Train excursion through the rolling hills of Tennessee with lunch at Watertown; rides on Oct. 17 and Oct. 24.
A seasonal pop-up market featuring local vendors, live music, cocktails and food tastings in the heart of The Gulch.
Guided walking tour of Fort Negley Park, covering its history from an early 19th-century oasis to a UNESCO site of memory, using first-person accounts and official records.
Tenth annual neighbourhood festival in West Nashville featuring local businesses, art, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.
A family-friendly running event offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances through local parks, with a Kids Dash for children aged 10 and under.
A college football viewing event at the Assembly Food Hall with multiple TVs showing the biggest games, dedicated audio, and access to the hall's 30+ eateries and bars.
Free outdoor Pilates class along the Cumberland River, open to all fitness levels.
Community health initiative with live music from resident DJ Smoke in the NMAAM lobby, featuring music, movement and wellness vendors.
A musical chairs contest on the Skydeck stage where the last person standing wins a chance to play with Three Days Grace.
A market featuring local artisans, live music, and food vendors at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville.
Arcade-style basketball hoops pop-up for free public play at Walk of Fame Park.
A high-energy dance fitness class with cardio set against the Cumberland River, welcoming all fitness levels.
A family-friendly workshop where visitors create friendship bracelets to trade with friends, inspired by concert culture, inside the Country Music Hall of Fame.
A mushroom hike and mycology activity for children aged 6 to 13, exploring the fungus kingdom with microscopes.
Self-guided tours to enjoy a beautiful Sunday at the Gentle Barn, featuring cow cuddling.
A wellness yoga class led by Studio Fire as part of the W Nashville Ritual series, with proceeds benefiting the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition.
A fun, low-impact cardio workout combining drumming and music, suitable for all ages and fitness levels with no prior experience needed.
A weekly themed session for preschoolers aged five and under and their parents, pairing a STEAM-focused picture book with a hands-on activity.
Free live music sessions during lunchtime at Church Street Park, part of the park's daily programming.
Free outdoor yoga classes taught by a Downtown YMCA instructor at Church Street Park, designed to strengthen the body and reduce stress.
Weekly Tuesday evening outdoor yoga class for all ages and levels, taught by Small World Yoga near the park's volleyball courts.
A weekly gathering at the Riverfront Dog Park where dog owners can connect and let their dogs socialise in the open green space.
Enjoy a screening of the classic Halloween movie Hocus Pocus at Noble Park in the Gulch.
A family-friendly glow-in-the-dark corn maze experience with a live DJ, farm-fresh fall treats, and animal visits.
A nighttime aerial adventure where visitors zipline through trees lit by glow-in-the-dark effects and LED lights, with music themes changing each night.
A flea market featuring antiques, vintage items, handcrafted goods, and home decor with a spooky theme for the fall season.
Running expo held at First Horizon Park in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood.
Shadow puppet play by Wishing Chair Productions based on Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', on Fridays and Saturdays at the downtown Nashville Public Library.
A hands-on music-making experience exploring West African lutes and drums with AfricaNashville, suitable for all ages.
28th annual free Halloween event with games, crafts, stories and prizes for children of all ages.
A vocal workshop for ages 10-14 inspired by The Sound of Music, led by TPAC teaching artists.
Annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat at Tee Line, with costumes and decorated trunks.
Scenic urban road race through Music City with the half marathon and 5K starting and finishing at First Horizon Park, featuring a finish-line festival with live music.
A drop-in workshop where visitors create a printing plate and print their own postcard using a circa-1940s proof press at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
A group fitness line dancing session led by a Downtown YMCA instructor at Church Street Park, suitable for all ages.
Musical theatre workshops for children aged 9-14 at TPAC's Johnson Theater, inspired by Matilda and The Sound of Music.
Free, all-ages pop-up session where budding musicians get hands-on with instruments guided by instructors, part of the William Edmondson Arts & Culture Festival.
A breast cancer awareness wellness morning featuring a pink strength class, wellness market, outfit contest, and smoothie bar.
A candlelight haunted evening of Halloween classics performed by the Listeso String Quartet at The Parthenon.
A family-friendly pumpkin painting activity where participants can decorate their own pumpkins; advance registration required.
A family-friendly Halloween tradition with trick-or-treat stations, crafts, hayrides, face painting and a costume contest.
South African singer-songwriter Will Linley performs live at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, with general admission and standing room only.
Wishing Chair Productions brings its storytime trio to the Children's Theater of the downtown Nashville Public Library, where Library Pete, Dr. Ev and Mr. B sing, juggle and read books for families.
Free outdoor watercolor painting session in downtown Nashville's Church Street Park with all supplies provided; no registration required.
Nashville Ballet presents a vibrant choreographic work inspired by the paintings of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, celebrating family, life and shared humanity.
A family-friendly Halloween party with trick-or-treating, dancing and crafts in costume at the Donelson branch of the Nashville Public Library.
A Halloween-themed evening for dog lovers and their pups at Nissan Stadium, featuring specialty cocktails, food trucks, themed games, costume contests, and appearances by T-Rac and the Titans Cheerleaders.
Immersive Gilmore Girls experience with Scott Patterson as Luke Danes, featuring a photo booth, coffee, cookie-decorating class and conversation.
Preschoolers can trick-or-treat on the Gallatin Square with the merchants on the Square.
Create a suncatcher inspired by the stained-glass at the Ryman, included with museum admission.
A family-friendly Halloween program at the Country Music Hall of Fame where visitors create masks, design candy pails, and contribute to a collaborative art project.
Home soccer matches for Nashville SC at GEODIS Park during the 2026 MLS regular season.
Nashville's largest Halloween block party with costume contests, live music, food and drink vendors, and spooky activities in the Five Points area.
Musical tribute act with live music, costumes, and performances from the 80s, 90s, and 00s in an interactive format.
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, face painting, a movie and a costume contest.
A creative workshop where participants can decorate coffee mugs with rhinestones while enjoying a coffee or matcha.
A family-friendly concert for children featuring games, movement and stories set to classic rock and roll, with costumes encouraged.
One of the largest sports cards and collectibles shows with over 1,150 tables of memorabilia, Pokemon, autographs and more.
A special night of Día de los Muertos with themed entertainment, cultural activities, and trick-or-treating within the Boo at the Zoo programme.
Major League Soccer regular season match between Nashville SC and Red Bull New York at GEODIS Park, part of the club's Fan Appreciation Night.
Family workshop in which visitors make their own button celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, supporting the exhibition 'Country's Grandest Stage'.
First Fridays program featuring the 'Artifact Highlight: Indigenous Pottery' session, open to all ages with advance registration required.
A family-friendly afternoon tea session at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, featuring hot teas from High Garden Tea while enjoying the natural surroundings.
A family programme where children and adults can try playing various musical instruments with the help of instructors at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Pop-punk and emo artist Knox performs live with support from Emi Grace at Marathon Music Works.
Drop-in workshop for all ages in which aspiring young designers make and decorate their own paper cowboy hats inspired by those on view at the Museum.
A themed breakfast experience featuring the Mystic Mermaids character show at the Aquarium Restaurant in Nashville.
Free in-store kids' DIY workshop where children aged 4 to 11 build a project with a grown-up at a Nashville Lowe's.
Musical puppet show bringing four Eric Carle books to life for young audiences, with Sensory Friendly and Neuro-Inclusive performances.
Afternoon of fall-themed shopping, local vendors, permanent jewelry, handmade goods and food at Assembly Food Hall.
A trivia night based on the TV show Friends with Thanksgiving vibes; free to play for all ages.
Special auto-themed storytime series for children aged 3-5 led by Mia Myrick at the Lane Motor Museum.
A hands-on workshop where participants create their own wreath using live greenery and ribbons, led by instructor Abigail Boroughs.
A joyful holiday musical by Ken Ludwig, directed by Chris Causer, following a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl on a wild adventure after Santa missed their house.
