This week
The next seven days
Happy Hour @ Mojos
Happy Hour @ Mojos at Mojos Tacos
Nightwatch
Nightwatch
SPARK! Beaks, Wings, and Nesting Things
Hands-on SPARK! activity about birds, wings & nesting at Discovery Center.
Pizza & Pours at 1799 Kitchen and Bar Room
Pizza & Pours at 1799 Kitchen and Bar Room at 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room
Explore
Explore
Open Play Mahjong at Fork of the South
Open Play Mahjong at Fork of the South in Franklin
To Worlds Beyond
To Worlds Beyond
Monday Storytimes at Nashville Public Library
Weekly library storytimes at multiple Nashville branches for babies and toddlers every Monday.
Kacey Musgraves at Bridgestone Arena
Country star Kacey Musgraves performs at Bridgestone Arena for an unforgettable concert night.
STEM Storytime
Story time with a science twist at Adventure Science Center.
Closed Mondays
Closed Mondays at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
Happy Hour @ White Alligator
Happy Hour @ White Alligator
Happy Hour @ The Skylight Bar
Happy Hour @ The Skylight Bar at Grand Hall
Weekly Adult Dance Classes
Weekly Adult Dance Classes at Fellowship School of Creative Arts
Mahjong Guided Play at The Sapphire Suite
Mahjong Guided Play at The Sapphire Suite in Franklin
Craft Continuum
Hands-on craft activity at Williamson County Archives and Museum.
All Men Are Created Equal Tour
All Men Are Created Equal Tour at Rippa Villa in Spring Hill
Early Explorers STEM Storytime
Hands-on science storytelling combines learning & imagination at Adventure Science Center.
Nashville Film Festival
One of America's longest-running film festivals brings curated screenings to Middle Tennessee theaters.
Puppet Storytime at the Smyrna Library
Puppet-filled storytime at Smyrna Public Library.
Author event with Jodi Picoult
Meet bestselling author Jodi Picoult at Vanderbilt University.
Happy Hour @ Edley’s
Happy Hour @ Edley’s
Sips & Stories Happy Hour Tour
Sips & Stories Happy Hour Tour at The Skylight Bar
Trivia Night at McCreary’s Franklin!
Trivia Night at McCreary’s Franklin! at McCreary’s Irish Pub and Eatery
Redbird Common
Redbird Common at WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK
Team Trivia at M.L.Rose Franklin
Team Trivia at M.L.Rose Franklin at M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers – Franklin
Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library
Storytime for babies and toddlers at Spring Hill Public Library.
Music on the Green at Meridian Cool Springs
Free outdoor concert series in a greenspace—family-friendly music at Meridian Cool Springs.
Happy Hour @ Saffire
Happy Hour @ Saffire at Saffire Restaurant
Staind: Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour
Rock band Staind performs their landmark 1998 album live at FirstBank Amphitheater.
Happy Hour @ etch
Happy Hour @ etch in Franklin
Cheekwood Harvest
Explore pumpkin houses & scarecrow trails at Cheekwood's fall celebration with treats for all ages.
Campfire Story Time
Campfire storytelling in a natural setting—immersive tales at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring.
Toddler Tuesday at Sam Davis Home
Toddler-friendly activities and exploration at historic Sam Davis Home.
Guided Play Tuesday Mahjong At Fork Of The South
Guided Play Tuesday Mahjong At Fork Of The South at The Southern Tea Room
Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
Indoor rock climbing for kids at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.
Sips and Stories Happy Hour Tour At The Factory
Sips and Stories Happy Hour Tour At The Factory at THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN
Tasty Tuesday
Make mini fruit pizzas at Discovery Center's Tasty Tuesday workshop.
Toddler Storytime at Nolensville Library
Stories and rhymes for the littlest listeners at Nolensville Library.
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library
Regular storytimes for young children at Brentwood Library.
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd
Tribute band The Machine performs Pink Floyd's complete catalog at a historic theater.
TOTS! at Cheekwood
Drop-in hands-on activities and storytime for toddlers at Cheekwood.
Tuesday Storytimes at Nashville Public Library
Weekly storytimes across Nashville Public Library branches.
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar in Franklin
All-Ages Storytime at Linebaugh
Stories for the whole family at Linebaugh Public Library.
Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library
Wednesday mornings at Franklin Library: gentle storytime & songs for babies and their grown-ups.
Wishing Chair Puppet Show Storytime
Puppet magic brings stories alive at Nashville Public Library's free, interactive storytime.
Pajama Storytime at Smyrna Library
Cozy pajama-themed storytime for babies and toddlers at Smyrna Library.
Fall Harvest Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, and fall activities at Lucky Ladd Farms through Oct. 31.
Wednesday Storytimes at Nashville Public Library
Free story sessions every Wednesday across Nashville Public Library branches.
Archery for Beginners at the Wilderness Station
Learn archery basics with an instructor at the Wilderness Station.
Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
Outdoor nature and adventure classes at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.
Franklin’s Factory: A Historic Walking Tour
Learn Franklin's industrial heritage on a guided historic walking tour from Liberty Hall.
Westhaven Farmers Market
Free weekly farmers market with fresh local produce and vendors.
Saffire: Wine Down Wednesday
Saffire: Wine Down Wednesday at Saffire Restaurant
Two Hands: Wine Down Wednesday
Two Hands: Wine Down Wednesday
CartDate Launch Party
CartDate Launch Party at Liberty Hall
“A Year with Frog and Toad” Opens at NCT
“A Year with Frog and Toad” Opens at NCT at Nashville Children’s Theatre
Turtle Talk
Weekly children's program celebrating turtles at Discovery Center.
Bingo at The Factory
Bingo at The Factory at THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN
Wine Down Wednesday at Two Hands
Wine Down Wednesday at Two Hands in Franklin
Whiskey Wednesdays at 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room
Whiskey Wednesdays at 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room in Franklin
Fall Harvest Festival: Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Fall fun at Lucky Ladd Farms with pumpkin patch and corn maze adventures.
Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library
Toddler-focused storytime with songs and activities at Franklin Library.
Nashville Predators Hockey
Watch the Nashville Predators play at Bridgestone Arena with family fang fingers.
Blend Your Own Bourbon At Stable Reserve
Blend Your Own Bourbon At Stable Reserve in Franklin
Trivia Night at Mill Creek Brewing Company
Trivia Night at Mill Creek Brewing Company at Mill Creek Brewing Co.
“Jekyll and Hide” at HPAC
High-energy stage adaptation at Hendersonville Performing Arts Center.
Ghost Tours at The Hermitage
Spooky ghost tours at Andrew Jackson's historic estate this Halloween season.
Discovery Design Time
Creative hands-on design and building activities at Discovery Center.
Storytime at Fairview Library
Storytime at Fairview Library at Fairview Branch of the Williamson County Public Library
Nashville Oktoberfest
German food, beer garden, kids' zone, contests & a dachshund derby at Nashville Oktoberfest.
The Great Pumpkin Festival featuring Monsters in the Museum
Spooky family celebration with costumes, face painting, games & crafts.
Homeschool Learning Pods: Anatomy Dissection Labs – Sea Urchin
Hands-on anatomy dissection lab (sea urchin) for curious homeschoolers.
Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library
Pre-K storytime building early literacy at Franklin Library.
“Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
Classic nursery rhymes come alive at Nashville Children's Theatre.
Tinker TEC
Tinker TEC at Technology Engagement Center
Incoming!
Planetarium show at Adventure Science Center.
Super Gross Science at Smyrna Library
Messy, hilarious science experiments at the library—kids love gross!
Preschool Storytime at Nolensville Library
Preschool-focused story time at Nolensville Library.
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
"Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors" at Pull-Tight Players Theatre—family-friendly comedic take on the classic.
Farm Market Friday at the Davis General
Weekly farmers market at the Davis General in Franklin—fresh local goods and community vibes.
“John Proctor Is the Villain” by Nashville Repertory Theatre
Nashville Repertory Theatre's bold reimagining of Arthur Miller's classic.
Wishing Chair Puppet Show: “A Very Magical Halloween Storytime”
Halloween-themed puppet show storytime bringing spooky tales to life for young kids.
The Great Pumpkin Festival featuring Monsters in the Museum
Pumpkin festival with monsters and Halloween fun at Discovery Center.
FEAR FEST! The Shining (1980)
FEAR FEST! The Shining (1980) at The Franklin Theatre
The Drive-in Laser Light Show -Franklin / Nashville
Drive-in laser light show at the Williamson County Expo Park—a unique nighttime spectacle.
First Fridays at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum
First Friday family fun at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum exploring farm life and heritage.
Drive-in Laser Light Show in Franklin
Drive-in laser light show at Williamson County Ag Expo Park—festive fall fun for the whole family.
Haunted History Tours at Sam Davis Home
Ghost-story-themed tour of a historic Tennessee home with spooky tales for kids.
First Friday Franklin Art Crawl
Free monthly art crawl through Franklin galleries & studios on the first Friday of each month.
Science of Spirits, Brews, & Potions
Science of Spirits, Brews, & Potions at Adventure Science Center
Experimart
Experimart in Franklin
Nashville Ballet presents “Giselle”
Nashville Ballet's classic production of Giselle at TPAC's James K. Polk Theater.
Country Calling Festival Tickets 2026! Ocean City, MD
Country Calling Festival with live music & beachside fun in Ocean City, MD.
Gallery 202: Fall Artists Reception and Show
Gallery 202: Fall Artists Reception and Show in Franklin
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours
Tour Lane Motor Museum's vault to see hundreds of rare and unique cars up close.
Guided Cider Tasting at Morning Glory Orchard
Guided Cider Tasting At Morning Glory Orchard in Nolensville
Nolensville Farmers Market
Free farmers market in Nolensville with fresh local produce and family-friendly community shopping.
Music In The Meadow
Live music in a natural setting at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary in Brentwood.
THE TENNESSEE FOUR feat Thomas Gabriel – The CASH Legacy Continues
The Tennessee Four celebrates Johnny Cash's legacy with live music at Williamson County Performing Arts Center.
FEAR FEST! SCREAM (1996)
FEAR FEST! SCREAM (1996) at The Franklin Theatre
Late Night Haunted Tour of CHERRY MANOR
Late Night Haunted Tour of CHERRY MANOR in Franklin
FEAR FEST! Jennifer’s Body (2009) MIDNIGHT SCREENING!
FEAR FEST! Jennifer’s Body (2009) MIDNIGHT SCREENING! at The Franklin Theatre
Saturday Storytime at Brentwood Library
Weekly Saturday storytime at Brentwood Library for young readers and their families.
Sunsets & Cider At Morning Glory Orchard
Sunsets & Cider At Morning Glory Orchard in Nolensville
Parnassus Books Storytime
Storytime celebration for fantasy fans at Parnassus Books in Nashville.
Nashville Brick Expo and Convention
Nashville Brick Expo showcases LEGO creations, building zones, and speakers.
NPL Puppet Truck: “Hansel and Gretel”
NPL Puppet Truck brings "Hansel and Gretel" to Nashville Public Library branches.
Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival
Celebrate global cultures with performances, food, and kids' activities at Centennial Park.
“Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors” by Pull-Tight Players
Comedy twist on a classic tale by Pull-Tight Players—perfect for families who love theater.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Free hands-on kids workshops at Home Depot locations teach basic building and crafting skills.
Fall Mile Long Yard Sale Excursion Train
Ride a scenic excursion train past a mile-long yard sale, hopping off to shop along the route.
The Stellars – Misson: Green
Explore environmental science in a planetarium show at Adventure Science Center.
Kids Fall Baking Day
Kids Fall Baking Day workshop in Nashville with hands-on seasonal baking.
Ryman Haunted History Tour
Spooky historical tour of the legendary Ryman Auditorium.
Glow in the Park
Zipline and navigate ropes courses through the glowing treetops after dark.
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Try real instruments hands-on at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Musical Instrument Petting Zoo.
Baby Goat Cuddling
Cuddle baby goats at Noble Springs Dairy farm in Franklin—tickets from $12.
Bravo Creative Arts Center Presents Willy Wonka Musical
Bravo Creative Arts Center brings the magical Willy Wonka Musical to life.
2026 Walk to Defeat ALS Nashville
2026 Walk to Defeat ALS Nashville at Nissan Stadium
Franklin Farmers Market
Free farmers market with local vendors and family-friendly browsing.
Factory Farmers Market at The Factory at Franklin
Free farmers market at The Factory at Franklin with local produce, crafts, and family-friendly activities.
FEAR FEST! Coraline (2009)
Screening of the beloved stop-motion film *Coraline* at The Franklin Theatre.
Factory Farmers Market
Free outdoor farmers market with local vendors, music, and family vibes.
Brunch @ Etch
Brunch @ Etch in Franklin
The Curious Naturalist
Nature exploration program at Warner Park Nature Center.
The Hog Ball 2026
The Hog Ball 2026 at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park
FEAR FEST! Hocus Pocus (1993)
Hocus Pocus classic screening at Franklin Theatre—Halloween fun for families.
Celebree Birthday Fall Festival!
Fall festival at Celebree School with family fun for all ages.
Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn
Pet and cuddle cows on a self-guided tour of the Gentle Barn animal sanctuary.
Fall for Cheekwood
Fall festival at Nashville's historic Cheekwood estate with music, food, and art.
Pablo Cruise
Classic rock band Pablo Cruise performs at The Franklin Theatre.
Little Sliders Club at Slick City
Toddlers and preschoolers slide into action at Slick City's Sunday morning club.
Pink Floyd Laser Show: The Dark Side of the Moon
Immersive laser light show set to Pink Floyd's classic album at Nashville's TPAC.
Brunch at Grays on Main
Brunch at Grays on Main at Gray’s on Main
Kids Eat Free @ Otaku
Kids Eat Free @ Otaku
FEAR FEST! ParaNorman (2012)
FEAR FEST! ParaNorman (2012) at The Franklin Theatre
Kids Yoga
Kids yoga class introducing movement and mindfulness in a welcoming studio setting.
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
Planetarium show featuring Pink Floyd's iconic album at Adventure Science Center.
More events outside the Nashville area
7 events farther afield.
Historic Hayes House Free Guided Tours
Free guided tour of a historic house—learn local history at the Hayes House.
Friends of Franklin Parks: Ride Smart Franklin – Bike Safety Event
Free bike safety education event from Friends of Franklin Parks at Historic Hayes House.
Live on the Square: Concert Series with Puckett’s Columbia
Live music from Puckett's at their Columbia venue—a community concert series.
Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
Free art crawl through historic downtown Franklin—explore galleries and street art.
National Banana Pudding Festival
Celebrate Southern flavor at the National Banana Pudding Festival in Centerville with food, music, and family fun.