Things to do in Nashville

Nashville is the vibrant heart of Davidson County and Middle Tennessee, home to Centennial Park and the Nashville Zoo. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thu, Jul 2

The Stellars – Misson: Green

Planetarium show about environmental science at Adventure Science Center.

11:15 AM Nashville

5–14 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Immersive planetarium show exploring Mars at Adventure Science Center.

1:15 PM Nashville

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Planetarium show exploring stars and cosmic powerhouses.

12:15 PM Nashville

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

DinoTrek at Nashville Zoo

Dino-themed experience at Nashville Zoo—explore prehistoric wonders.

9:00 AM Nashville Zoo, Nashville

$5+0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Touch & explore real instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame—free activity.

10:00 AM Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville

Free2–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Storytime at Lane Motor Museum

Storytime combined with a visit to Lane Motor Museum's car exhibits.

10:30 AM Lane Motor Museum, Nashville

$3–$172–10 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood

Evening concert & activities at Cheekwood botanical gardens in Nashville.

5:30 PM Cheekwood, Nashville

$10–$220–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

We Dig Science with Mr. Rich of Super Science TN

Hands-on science program with Mr. Rich at Nashville Public Library's Watkins Park branch.

2:00 PM Nashville Public Library Watkins Park branch, Nashville

4–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Berry Walk

Outdoor nature walk along Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville.

10:00 AM Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37013, United States of America, Nashville

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Creative Kids Rock®: Colors & Conversations Summer Camp 2026

LEGO building camp celebrating America's 250th—perfect for young creators.

3315 John Mallette Dr, Nashville

5–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail

Rail exhibition of America's national parks & landmarks at Cheekwood Estate.

9:00 AM CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS, Nashville

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Nashville Sounds Baseball

Minor-league baseball with Nashville Sounds at First Horizon Park.

6:30 PM First Horizon Park, Nashville

Tickets vary for each game.0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Minor-league baseball: Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

6:35 PM First Horizon Park, Nashville

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Holy Roller / Chloe Kimes / Emmett McLaughlin & The Dead Ends

Holy Roller / Chloe Kimes / Emmett McLaughlin & The Dead Ends at The East Room

8:00 PM The East Room, Nashville

$19+0–18 yrs

Thu, Jul 2

LSD Clownsystem

LSD Clownsystem at Exit/In

8:00 PM Exit/In, Nashville

$22–$270–18 yrs

Thu, Jul 2

Hendersonville Summer Concert Series

Free summer concert series in Hendersonville—family-friendly outdoor music.

6:30 PM Nashville

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony

Dolly Parton tribute symphony performance at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

11:00 AM Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville

$44+10–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Nightwatch presented by Asurion

Nightwatch planetarium show at Adventure Science Center.

10:15 AM Nashville

6–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Nashville Let Freedom Ring

Nashville's patriotic celebration for America's 250th anniversary.

10:00 AM Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219, United States of America, Nashville

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Garden Party

Garden-themed festival at scenic Shelby Bottoms Greenway.

10:00 AM Shelby Bottoms Greenway, Nashville, TN 37206, United States of America, Nashville

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Dave & Buster's - Nashville

Games, food, and arcade fun for families at Dave & Buster's.

10:00 AM Neelys Bend Road, Nashville, TN 37115, United States of America, Nashville

5–18 yrsIndoor