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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Come out to House of Cards (119 Third Ave. S, Nashville) for Sunday brunch and a family-friendly magic show each week, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The menu includes traditional
$12 – $60
Nashville's monthly flea market weekend returns with over 800 hundred vendors from 30 states to shop from at the Nashville Fairgrounds (625 Smith Ave., Nashville). Parking is $5. About the Nashville Flea Market The Nashville Flea Market at The Fairgrounds Nashville is considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Approximately 800 For kids, this year the festival has a Franklin Fun Farm where local youth bands will perform and aerialists and more will entertain.
$289
Open today and tomorrow till 2 p.m. for the corn maze, animals, pony rides and lots more.
$2 – $18
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
Experience an authentic Native American Pow Wow at the Wilson County Fairgrounds THIS Saturday & Sunday!
$5 – $13
Your favorite Disney characters hit the ice inside Nashville's Bridgestone Arena!
$41
Experience Greek hospitality, dancing, music, foods and culture THIS weekend. Nashville Beatles brunches at City Winery Nashville (609 Lafayette St., Nashville) feature Forever Abbey Road with a band of touring pros plus special guest stars each month. Show starts at 12 p.m. and tickets start at $20. MORE CONCERTS!
$20 – $25
The groundbreaking twist on "The Wizard of Oz" runs at TPAC's Jackson Hall THIS week!
$52.15
This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Your favorite Disney characters hit the ice inside Nashville's Bridgestone Arena!
$41
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Join Dateline live inside The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards (910 Exchange Lane, Nashville) for this exclusive event featuring the Dateline team: Lester Holt, Blayne Alexander, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith
$115.87
The groundbreaking twist on "The Wizard of Oz" runs at TPAC's Jackson Hall THIS week!
$52.15
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Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort
$14 – $18
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Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Monday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include Bellevue, Donelson, East, Green Hills, Inglewood, Looby and Richland Park. Call ahead to make sure there's open spots. MORE STORYTIMES! |
17 events,
The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they sing, listen to stories and have fun at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Littles ages 1 – 4 enjoy games, crafts, hikes, experiments, live animals and more at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) on the last Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11 a.m. Cost is $8 for toddlers and siblings, free for parents. Monthly themes September's theme is the "Arboretum Aventure." October's theme Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our Rising 5th graders and above can enjoy this weeklong coding camp with the Boys and Girls Club. Children ages 3-5 can join the Leiper’s Fork Library (5333 Old Highway 96, Franklin) for songs, stories, nursery rhymes and crafts on select Tuesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! “A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more! Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join at Nolensville Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) at 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. as they sing, listen to stories, shake shakers and have fun. MORE THINGS TO DO! Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Tuesday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Bordeaux, Donelson, Green Hills, Hermitage, Richland Park and Thompson Lane branches. Check online for specific times. For ages 0-5, call ahead to make sure there's open spots. MORE STORYTIMES! Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center!
$2.00
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Come sniff out some fun with therapy dog cuddles, paws-itively cute crafts and treats worth begging for at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood). Drop in from 4:30 - 6 p.m. for the ulti-mutt way to unwind! For ages 3 - 10. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for |
12 events,
Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
“A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Join at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center (1900 Davidson St., Nashville) for nature-themed books and a few songs in between the first Wednesday of each month from 10 - 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome! MORE THINGS TO DO! Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our Join at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) for stories, sing songs and play fun games to enhance early literacy on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Get your child excited about reading with literacy fun. This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
How’s your aim? Want to find out? An archery instructor will lead a class on the basics THIS Wednesday.
$10
Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity weekly topics are posted online; look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page. Never tried paddle boarding? You are in luck! This program is great for beginners.
$15
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19 events,
Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they read stories, sing songs and more at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
A sweet and special storytime for babies ages 0 - 23 months and a caregiver. Join at the Nolensville Public Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) for stories, songs and a craft for ages 3 - 5 on Thursdays at 10 or 10:45 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
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Wishing Chair Productions presents a fun musical production, featuring the fabulous Tichenor Marionettes at various Various Nashville Public Library branches. The show is based on the true story of Tomas Rivera, the son of migrant workers who became a national education leader. His life changed when as a boy he was encouraged to read by Gather your little ones for stories, songs and coloring at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro) on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Aimed at ages 2 - 4 years old, but all are welcome. MORE THINGS TO DO! Prost, y'all! Enjoy German food & beer, plus a kid's zone, contests, a pup parade and the "Dachshund Derby."
$10.00
This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Kids ages 2 - 6 can join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.
$2.00
Celebrate eight years of the Goodlettsville Farmers Market each Thursday, May thru October, from 3 - 7 p.m. on the lawn and in the parking lot of the Goodlettsville Visitor’s Center at Moss-Wright Park (705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville). MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Children are encouraged to come dressed in their coziest pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend as they listen to stories, sing songs and have lots of fun at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!
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Join in the Children’s Activity Room at Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) for a glam-filled evening to celebrate Taylor Swift’s 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. —The event Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel,
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The multi-platinum entertainer brings his tour to Bridgestone Arena.
$42
Experience this emotionally charged program under the baton of rising star conductor Jonathan Taylor Rush, making his Nashville Symphony Classical Series debut, at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Cellist Zlatomir Fung, an international award-winner, brings fiery passion and lyrical nuance to Elgar’s meditative and intimate masterpiece. With Rush at the podium, expect a fresh perspective
$29
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23 events,
The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
Join on Fridays at Nolensville Public Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) for this special interactive storytime for parents, caregivers and babies (0 to 18 months) at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Little kids love to play and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals.
$3.00
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Prost, y'all! Enjoy German food & beer, plus a kid's zone, contests, a pup parade and the "Dachshund Derby."
$10.00
This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on select Thursdays for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging books followed by a simple craft starting at 12 p.m. Perfect for preschoolers (recommended for ages 3 - 5) and caregivers. MORE THINGS TO DO! Enjoy this pop-up beer garden with food trucks and live music on Fridays in September at Shelby Park. A fresh, local, producer-only Farmers Market every Friday (except Labor Day Weekend), May through October, from 4 - 7 p.m. at Two Rivers Park (3130 McGavock Pk, Nashville). MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Shop for a mix of classic vintage treasures, unique finds and a bit of southern charm at The Fairgrounds Nashville (625 Smith Ave, Nashville) on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4 - 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. General admission is $12; parking is $10. Children 12 and under are
$10. – $12
Cousins Maine Lobster, a little wine and jazz on the hillside? Yes, please! Bring the kids to the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro to celebrate the season!
$12
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel,
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Hold onto your butts — Adventure Science Center is going full Jurassic!
$35 – $40
Bring your blanket or chairs for a free family-friendly movie at the Charlie Daniels Park Amphitheater (1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet) on the first Friday of each month, June through October. Film starts around 8:40 p.m. and concessions are available. Movie Schedule: June 6: A League of Their Own - 8:30 p.m. July 11:
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Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So, unleash your inner Freddie Mercury, grab your best friends and frenemies, and create harmonies that will blow the roof off TPAC's Polk Theater (505 Deaderick St, Nashville). Tickets start at $43.75. MORE THINGS TO DO!
$43.75
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Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers market on the square every Saturday starting May through October 25, 2025 from 8 a.m. until noon. See their Facebook page for updates. MORE FARMERS' MARKETS!
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Enjoy a train ride on a restored classic streamlined stainless steel passenger train at Tennessee Central Railway Museum (220 Willow St., Nashville). During this 90-mile round trip, enjoy the spring scenery to one of Tennessee’s most popular multi-yard sales. There will be treasures of all kinds! Don’t forget to visit the local restaurants for lunch
$30 – $60
Browse some fresh and local produce every Saturday at The Factory of Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Shop for a mix of classic vintage treasures, unique finds and a bit of southern charm at The Fairgrounds Nashville (625 Smith Ave, Nashville) on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4 - 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. General admission is $12; parking is $10. Children 12 and under are
$10. – $12
Enjoy two fun-filled days of entertainment on two stages, arts, crafts, food, games, activities for kids of all ages and — of course — Banana Pudding! Stroll through the Puddin’ Path and taste different banana puddings made by local non-profit organizations. It all happens at the Hickman County AG Pavilion and Fairground (979 Grinders Switch Rd.,
$5 – $18
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Young artists are invited to imagine new concepts, explore various mediums and to create original works of art on Saturdays at the Little Art House in Sylvan Park (338 46th Ave., N Nashville)! Each week will be a new and exciting art project resulting in a work of art to take home. Happens at 10
$20 – $25
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Say hello to Daniel Tiger, enjoy hands-on activities and more THIS Saturday at the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival!
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Join at Shade Tree Farm and Orchard (2087 Kinneys Road, Adams) to pick up some fall goodies from local vendors, grab a pumpkin or head to the kids’ zone from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will also be food trucks, fresh cider donuts, cider slushies and more.
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Celebrate and embrace cultural diversity at Centennial Park with all kinds of performances, eats and kid activities, too. Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
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Plenty of kid goat cuddling is available this month at Noble Dairy Farm! Check it out.
$12
The whole family is invited to put on their finest pajamas and come out to Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville) for a special storytime from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 0 - 7. MORE THINGS TO DO! Families can join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) in the Story Room for stories, songs and crafts on Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 3 and older. Register to join at Nashville's Parthenon this Saturday. Hear a story, then make some art!
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The 5th Annual Touch of Brews Festival makes its return to Nashville’s Sevier Park (3021 Lealand Lane Nashville) in the heart of 12 South. This fan favorite festival celebrates the harmonious blend of music with family friendly vibes and craft beers by Dogfish Head. Touch of Brews provides a large free Kids Zone run by
$12 – $18.38
Prost, y'all! Enjoy German food & beer, plus a kid's zone, contests, a pup parade and the "Dachshund Derby."
$10.00
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11 events,
Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Music fans often wear buttons, shirts and other accessories to support for their favorite artists. Come make your own button celebrating members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, from the Carter Family to Toby Keith. Which iconic musician will adorn your button? This program happens on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 12 - 2 p.m.
Included with museum admission; free to museum members.
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
Prost, y'all! Enjoy German food & beer, plus a kid's zone, contests, a pup parade and the "Dachshund Derby."
$10.00
Enjoy two fun-filled days of entertainment on two stages, arts, crafts, food, games, activities for kids of all ages and — of course — Banana Pudding! Stroll through the Puddin’ Path and taste different banana puddings made by local non-profit organizations. It all happens at the Hickman County AG Pavilion and Fairground (979 Grinders Switch Rd.,
$5 – $18
This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Based on the novel The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, this offbeat murder-mystery farce features mistaken identities, $6 million in diamonds and a dearly departed uncle in a wheelchair. A hapless English shoe salesman must take said dearly departed on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Why? And what happens next?
$18 – $22
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The 11th Annual Japanese Moon Viewing festival at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) takes place from 4 - 9 p.m. The afternoon and moonlit evening will feature tea ceremony demonstrations, origami and other hands-on activities and music and dance celebrating Japanese art, gardens and culture. Cost is included with admission; free for members.
$2 – $20
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, |
4 events,
Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort
$14 – $18
Have your little ones enjoy music, games and fun physical activity as they explore, exercise and develop motor skills at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) from 10 - 10:45 a.m. This active program is ideal for children 2 - 5 years old. MORE THINGS TO DO!
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Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Monday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include Bellevue, Donelson, East, Green Hills, Inglewood, Looby and Richland Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, |
12 events,
The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, May 9 through October 31, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 “A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Rising 5th graders and above can enjoy this weeklong coding camp with the Boys and Girls Club. Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join at Nolensville Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) at 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. as they sing, listen to stories, shake shakers and have fun. MORE THINGS TO DO! Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Tuesday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Bordeaux, Donelson, Green Hills, Hermitage, Richland Park and Thompson Lane branches. Check online for specific times. For ages 0-5, call ahead to make sure there's open spots. MORE STORYTIMES! Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center!
$2.00
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, |
13 events,
Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
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Not too hot, not too cold and just right for littles! Catch this puppet show at area branches in Nashville. Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our Join at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) for stories, sing songs and play fun games to enhance early literacy on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. “A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Get your child excited about reading with literacy fun. This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
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Not too hot, not too cold and just right for littles! Catch this puppet show at area branches in Nashville.
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Join Williamson County Parks & Recreation for a wild and educational adventure into the fascinating world of reptiles at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) from5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, Based on the novel The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, this offbeat murder-mystery farce features mistaken identities, $6 million in diamonds and a dearly departed uncle in a wheelchair. A hapless English shoe salesman must take said dearly departed on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Why? And what happens next?
$18 – $22
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17 events,
Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they read stories, sing songs and more at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
A sweet and special storytime for babies ages 0 - 23 months and a caregiver. Join at the Nolensville Public Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) for stories, songs and a craft for ages 3 - 5 on Thursdays at 10 or 10:45 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Gather your little ones for stories, songs and coloring at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro) on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Aimed at ages 2 - 4 years This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, Get out those "fang fingers" as the Preds play on their home ice.
$54 – $400
Studio Tenn's 16th Season opens with this gripping stage adaptation based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It tells the story of Count Dracula’s arrival in England — and the trail of terror he leaves in his wake. The show runs at The Factory's Turner Theater (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) Wednesdays - Sundays, Oct. 9 -
$49.95
Find out what goes bump in the night with Outdoor Murfreesboro.
$3
Based on the novel The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, this offbeat murder-mystery farce features mistaken identities, $6 million in diamonds and a dearly departed uncle in a wheelchair. A hapless English shoe salesman must take said dearly departed on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Why? And what happens next?
$18 – $22
Nashville Opera kicks off their 2025-26 season with Stephen King’s best-selling novel, featuring music as beautiful and haunting as the story is horrifying inside TPAC's Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St.,
$35.75
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See indie rock band Modest Mouse perform live inside The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards (910 Exchange Lane, Nashville) with special guests Built to Spill. Tickets start at $67.84. Subscribe
$67.84
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The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, May 9 through October 31, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
Excite your senses and let your kids crafty THIS weekend on Centennial Park’s lower lawn. On Oct. 10 - 11, barbecue competitors from across the country and world converge in Lynchburg, TN to wield their grilling and smoking expertise in the final competition of the Create a suncatcher inspired by the stained-glass at the Ryman.
Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.
Join on Fridays at Nolensville Public Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) for this special interactive storytime for parents, caregivers and babies (0 to 18 months) at 10 a.m. Little kids love to play and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals.
$3.00
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on select Thursdays for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging books followed by a simple craft starting at 12 p.m. Perfect for preschoolers (recommended for ages 3 - 5) and caregivers. MORE THINGS TO DO!
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Families can join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) for flying ghosts, oozing pumpkins, growing monsters and more with Mr. Rich of Super Science Tennessee from 1 - 2 Enjoy this pop-up beer garden with food trucks and live music on Fridays in September at Shelby Park. A fresh, local, producer-only Farmers Market every Friday (except Labor Day Weekend), May through October, from 4 - 7 p.m. at Two Rivers Park (3130 McGavock Pk, Nashville). MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Cousins Maine Lobster, a little wine and jazz on the hillside? Yes, please!
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Have you ever wondered what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in middle Tennessee once the sun sets and darkness falls?
$25.00
Bring the kids to the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro to celebrate the season!
$12
Enjoy an evening of family-friendly spookiness: Haunted Walk through the building, bone-chilling Science Demonstrations and a Kids Zone on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley E Pkwy., Smyrna). Families with younger children are encouraged to attend from 6 - 8 p.m. Scare hours are 8
$5.00
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Don’t wait, Purple Rain or shine, the show will go on.
$7 – $11
Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers market on the square every Saturday starting May through October 25, 2025 from 8 a.m. until noon. See their Facebook page for updates. MORE FARMERS' MARKETS! Browse some fresh and local produce every Saturday at The Factory of Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
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Come out to Bells Bend Park (4187 Old Hickory Blvd. Nashville) for hayrides, farm animals, tractors, food, music and more from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. MORE THINGS Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Young artists are invited to imagine new concepts, explore various mediums and to create original works of art on Saturdays at the Little Art House in Sylvan Park (338 46th Ave., N Nashville)! Each week will be a new and exciting art project resulting in a work of art to take home. Happens at 10
$20 – $25
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Head out with the kids THIS Saturday for games, crafts, snacks and more — wear costumes!
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Free pumpkin for kids up to age 9 at the Streets of Indian Lake Shopping Center (300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy pumpkin painting, live music, a kids play zone, face painting, costume and dance contests for prizes, a magic show at 11 a.m., a balloon artist, artisan vendors Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville)
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
This massive brick event includes LEGO creations galore, building zones, speakers and so much more.
$19.86
Excite your senses and let your kids crafty THIS weekend on Centennial Park’s lower lawn. On Oct. 10 - 11, barbecue competitors from across the country and world converge in Lynchburg, TN to wield their grilling and smoking expertise in the final competition of the Create a suncatcher inspired by the stained-glass at the Ryman.
Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.
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Plenty of kid goat cuddling is available this month at Noble Dairy Farm! Check it out.
$12
The whole family is invited to put on their finest pajamas and come out to Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville) for a special storytime from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 0 - 7. MORE THINGS TO DO! Families can join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) in the Story Room for stories, songs and crafts on Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 3 and older. Register to join at Nashville's Parthenon this Saturday. Hear a story, then make some art! |
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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
This massive brick event includes LEGO creations galore, building zones, speakers and so much more.
$19.86
Excite your senses and let your kids crafty THIS weekend on Centennial Park’s lower lawn. Create a suncatcher inspired by the stained-glass at the Ryman.
Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.
The Martin ArtQuest Gallery is newly revamped, plus enjoy a tour and fun gallery experiences THIS Sunday.
$18
Live music, vineyard views and tasty food in Arrington. Studio Tenn's 16th Season opens with this gripping stage adaptation based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It tells the story of Count Dracula’s arrival in England — and the trail of terror he leaves in his wake. The show runs at The Factory's Turner Theater (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) Wednesdays - Sundays, Oct. 9 -
$49.95
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This free event is for families and children to come and play together with a variety of activities at MTSU’s Tennessee Livestock Center (1720 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro) from 1 - This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Enjoy this musical comedy retelling the Faust legend, set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C. during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball. Produced by Murfreesboro's Center For the Arts, this play runs Oct. 10 - 26 at the Center for the Arts (110 West College Street, Murfreesboro) on Thursdays, Fridays
$22 – $60
Intended for adult audiences, Paul Vasterling's "Dracula" and Balanchine's "Serenade" makes for a transcendent double bill.
$58.50
Based on the novel The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, this offbeat murder-mystery farce features mistaken identities, $6 million in diamonds and a dearly departed uncle in a wheelchair. A hapless English shoe salesman must take said dearly departed on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Why? And what happens next?
$18 – $22
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Come see American indie folk band The Head And The Heart perform live at Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Avenue South, Nashville) as part of the band's "Aperture Tour." The show
$54.50
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Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT:
$14 – $18
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Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Monday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include Bellevue, Donelson, East, Green Hills, Inglewood, Looby and Richland Park. Call ahead to make sure there's open spots. MORE STORYTIMES!
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Wishing Chair Productions presents a fun musical production, featuring the fabulous Tichenor Marionettes at various Various Nashville Public Library branches. The show is based on the true story of Tomas Rivera, the son of migrant workers who became a national education leader. His life changed when as a boy he was encouraged to read by
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Wishing Chair Productions presents a fun musical production, featuring the fabulous Tichenor Marionettes at various Various Nashville Public Library branches. The show is based on the true story of Tomas Rivera, the son of migrant workers who became a national education leader. His life changed when as a boy he was encouraged to read by |
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The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, May 9 through October 31, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they sing, listen to stories and have fun at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our “A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Rising 5th graders and above can enjoy this weeklong coding camp with the Boys and Girls Club. Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join at Nolensville Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) at 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. as they sing, listen to stories, shake shakers and have fun. MORE THINGS TO DO! Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Tuesday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Bordeaux, Donelson, Green Hills, Hermitage, Richland Park and Thompson Lane branches. Check online for specific times. For ages 0-5, call ahead to make sure there's open spots. MORE STORYTIMES!
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Not too hot, not too cold and just right for littles! Catch this puppet show at area branches in Nashville. Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center!
$2.00
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Join at McFadden Community Center (211 Bridge Ave, Murfreesboro) for Fall Fest and Haunted Hallways from 5. 7 p.m. Everyone is invited for food, fun, fellowship and fright. Some highlights
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Dance, illusion, comedy and cutting-edge tech collide in iLuminate, happening live inside TPAC's Polk Theater (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville) at 6:30 p.m. Dancers in custom LED suits perform in total
$39.55
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See the Jonas Brothers — Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas — with special guests The All-American Rejects at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Tickets start at $46.05. MORE THINGS TO DO!
$57.50
ee pe pThe winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical comes to TPAC's Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville) Oct. 14 - 19. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy
$48.30
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Come see Jacob Collier and special guest Chris Thile with Nashville Symphony perform live at Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Avenue South, Nashville). The show starts at 8p.m. and lawn tickets start at
$54.50
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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy a feature presentation from our cast of puppets at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center (1900 Shelby Bottoms Greenway, Nashville) from 10 - 10:30 a.m. Titles and topics may be posted the week of the show. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do,
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Wishing Chair Productions presents a fun musical production, featuring the fabulous Tichenor Marionettes at various Various Nashville Public Library branches. The show is based on the true story of Tomas Rivera, the son of migrant workers who became a national education leader. His life changed when as a boy he was encouraged to read by Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our Join at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) for stories, sing songs and play fun games to enhance early literacy on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! “A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Get your child excited about reading with literacy fun.
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Not too hot, not too cold and just right for littles! Catch this puppet show at area branches in Nashville. This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
How’s your aim? Want to find out? An archery instructor will lead a class on the basics THIS Wednesday.
$10
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Not too hot, not too cold and just right for littles! Catch this puppet show at area branches in Nashville. Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity weekly topics are posted online; look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page.
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Calling all Wild Things! Dress up (non-scary costumes only) for a night of frolicking under the open sky at the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) from 5 - 6:30 p.m. There will be a live animal program, storybook hiking trail, hot drinks, classic fall-themed games and more! Cost is $5 per person/$10 per family.
$5 – $10
Never tried paddle boarding? You are in luck! This program is great for beginners.
$15
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Come see Tedeschi Trucks Band perform at FirstBank Amphitheater (4525 Graystone Quarry Ln., Franklin) with special guest Little Feat. Show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $70. MORE CONCERTS!
$70
Studio Tenn's 16th Season opens with this gripping stage adaptation based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It tells the story of Count Dracula’s arrival in England — and the trail of terror he leaves in his wake. The show runs at The Factory's Turner Theater (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) Wednesdays - Sundays, Oct. 9 -
$49.95
Based on the novel The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, this offbeat murder-mystery farce features mistaken identities, $6 million in diamonds and a dearly departed uncle in a wheelchair. A hapless English shoe salesman must take said dearly departed on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Why? And what happens next?
$18 – $22
ee pe pThe winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical comes to TPAC's Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville) Oct. 14 - 19. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy
$48.30
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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they read stories, sing songs and more at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
A sweet and special storytime for babies ages 0 - 23 months and a caregiver. Join at the Nolensville Public Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) for stories, songs and a craft for ages 3 - 5 on Thursdays at 10 or 10:45 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Gather your little ones for stories, songs and coloring at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro) on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Aimed at ages 2 - 4 years old, but all are welcome. MORE THINGS TO DO! Join at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center for a moonlit hike around the park. Kids ages 2 - 6 can join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.
$2.00
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Celebrate the season with food, games, music and a community resource fair at High Hopes Preschool and Pediatric Therapy (301 High Hopes Court, Franklin) from 3:30 – 6 p.m. MORE Sharpen your archery skills at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.
$3 – $5
Children are encouraged to come dressed in their coziest pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend as they listen to stories, sing songs and have lots of fun at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!
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Grab your best costume and celebrate spooky season at the Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville) with unlimited BOOze samples, trick-or-treating, live DJ, and plenty of party animals at this adults-only outing from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel,
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Don’t miss this James Taylor tribute as singer-songwriter Bill Griese returns to the Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park (112 Everbright Ave., Franklin). The show starts at 7
$30 – $33
Studio Tenn's 16th Season opens with this gripping stage adaptation based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It tells the story of Count Dracula’s arrival in England — and the trail of terror he leaves in his wake. The show runs at The Factory's Turner Theater (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) Wednesdays - Sundays, Oct. 9 -
$49.95
Enjoy this musical comedy retelling the Faust legend, set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C. during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball. Produced by Murfreesboro's Center For the Arts, this play runs Oct. 10 - 26 at the Center for the Arts (110 West College Street, Murfreesboro) on Thursdays, Fridays
$22 – $60
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The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, May 9 through October 31, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
Join on Fridays at Nolensville Public Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) for this special interactive storytime for parents, caregivers and babies (0 to 18 months) at 10 a.m. Little kids love to play and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals.
$3.00
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
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Not too hot, not too cold and just right for littles! Catch this puppet show at area branches in Nashville. Join at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) for an hour of Halloween-themed activities focused on STEAM at 11 a.m. This is an all-ages event with different Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on select Thursdays for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging books followed by a simple craft starting at 12 p.m. Perfect for preschoolers (recommended for ages 3 - 5) and caregivers. MORE THINGS TO DO! One of the largest three-day sports cards and collectibles shows in the country returns to The Fairgrounds Nashville (625 Smith Ave., Nashville) Oct. 17 - 19. Browse over 700 tables
$10.00
Join at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center for a moonlit hike around the park. ee pe pThe winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical comes to TPAC's Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville) Oct. 14 - 19. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel
$48.30
Enjoy this pop-up beer garden with food trucks and live music on Fridays in September at Shelby Park. A fresh, local, producer-only Farmers Market every Friday (except Labor Day Weekend), May through October, from 4 - 7 p.m. at Two Rivers Park (3130 McGavock Pk, Nashville). MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Cousins Maine Lobster, a little wine and jazz on the hillside? Yes, please! Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in middle Tennessee once the sun sets and darkness falls?
$25.00
Bring the kids to the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro to celebrate the season!
$12
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Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers market on the square every Saturday starting May through October 25, 2025 from 8 a.m. until noon. See their
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Celebrate spring in the German Maifest (or Mayfest in English) tradition on a restored classic passenger train at Tennessee Central Railway Museum (220 Willow St., Nashville). The train ride features a live roaming German band, German beers, German-style food and more. Cost is $75 for coach, $140 for kids 12 and younger. Boarding begins at 9
$12 – $140
Enjoy noshing while watching mermaids swim to music at the Aquarium Restaurant THIS Saturday.
$3 – $35
Browse some fresh and local produce every Saturday at The Factory of Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
One of the largest three-day sports cards and collectibles shows in the country returns to The Fairgrounds Nashville (625 Smith Ave., Nashville) Oct. 17 - 19. Browse over 700 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon, TCG, autographs and other collectibles. Admission is $10, $30 VIP (2 hr early entry on Friday, 1 hr early on
$10.00
Book-lovers rejoice! It's that special time of year for celebrating authors and all-things books with performances, publishers, kids activities and more THIS weekend! Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Young artists are invited to imagine new concepts, explore various mediums and to create original works of art on Saturdays at the Little Art House in Sylvan Park (338 46th Ave., N Nashville)! Each week will be a new and exciting art project resulting in a work of art to take home. Happens at 10
$20 – $25
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Wear costumes and come out THIS Saturday for Fall Kids Fest at The Avenue Murfreesboro! Activities, inflatables, food trucks and lots more.
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Make a toy snowplow at your local Lowe's with your mini DIYer this Saturday! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
Blaze the trail, hike, and learn about animals, bugs, trees and wildflowers in our state while being led by a Tennessee State Naturalist at The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) from 10 - 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do,
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Plenty of kid goat cuddling is available this month at Noble Dairy Farm! Check it out.
$12
The whole family is invited to put on their finest pajamas and come out to Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville) for a special storytime from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 0 - 7. MORE THINGS TO DO! Families can join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) in the Story Room for stories, songs and crafts on Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 3 and older. Register to join at Nashville's Parthenon this Saturday. Hear a story, then make some art!
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Costume contest, inflatables, trick-or-treating, hay rides, petting zoo, food trucks, vendors and more at Charlie Daniels Park (1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet) from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! |
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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
One of the largest three-day sports cards and collectibles shows in the country returns to The Fairgrounds Nashville (625 Smith Ave., Nashville) Oct. 17 - 19. Browse over 700 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon, TCG, autographs and other collectibles. Admission is $10, $30 VIP (2 hr early entry on Friday, 1 hr early on
$10.00
Book-lovers rejoice! It's that special time of year for celebrating authors and all-things books with performances, publishers, kids activities and more THIS weekend!
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The Titans will take on the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville). Kickoff’s at noon. Titan up! MORE THINGS TO DO!
$110
Live music, vineyard views and tasty food in Arrington. Studio Tenn's 16th Season opens with this gripping stage adaptation based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It tells the story of Count Dracula’s arrival in England — and the trail of terror he leaves in his wake. The show runs at The Factory's Turner Theater (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) Wednesdays - Sundays, Oct. 9 -
$49.95
ee pe pThe winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical comes to TPAC's Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville) Oct. 14 - 19. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy
$48.30
This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Enjoy this musical comedy retelling the Faust legend, set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C. during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball. Produced by Murfreesboro's Center For the Arts, this play runs Oct. 10 - 26 at the Center for the Arts (110 West College Street, Murfreesboro) on Thursdays, Fridays
$22 – $60
Prepare for an evening of spontaneous comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare in TPAC's Johnson Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Tickets start at
$61
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This who-dunnit program introduces kids to the orchestra in a fun way, happening THIS Sunday!
$25
Don’t wait, Purple Rain or shine, the show will go on.
$7 – $11
Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Prepare for an evening of spontaneous comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare in TPAC's Johnson Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Tickets start at
$61
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, |
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Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT:
$14 – $18
Have your little ones enjoy music, games and fun physical activity as they explore, exercise and develop motor skills at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) from 10 - 10:45 a.m. This active program is ideal for children 2 - 5 years old. MORE THINGS TO DO!
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Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Monday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include Bellevue, Donelson, East, Green Hills, Inglewood, Looby and Richland Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, |
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The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, May 9 through October 31, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they sing, listen to stories and have fun at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our “A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Rising 5th graders and above can enjoy this weeklong coding camp with the Boys and Girls Club. Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join at Nolensville Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) at 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. as they sing, listen to stories, shake shakers and have fun. MORE THINGS TO DO! Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Tuesday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Bordeaux, Donelson, Green Hills, Hermitage, Richland Park and Thompson Lane branches. Check online for specific times. For ages 0-5, call ahead to make sure there's open spots. MORE STORYTIMES! Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center!
$2.00
Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, Get out those "fang fingers" as the Preds play on their home ice.
$54 – $400
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Join the original 'Brad Majors' - BARRY BOSTWICK - for a screening of the original unedited movie on the Schermerhorn stage (1 Symphony Place, Nashville) like you've never seen it before! Plus, a live shadow cast and audience participation, a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest and more!
$56
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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our Join at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) for stories, sing songs and play fun games to enhance early literacy on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! “A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Get your child excited about reading with literacy fun. Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on Oct. 22, Nov. 8 or Nov. 19 for a fun, kid-friendly Minecraft session from 1 - 3 p.m. Register online. MORE THINGS TO DO! This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity weekly topics are posted online; look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page. Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, Studio Tenn's 16th Season opens with this gripping stage adaptation based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It tells the story of Count Dracula’s arrival in England — and the trail of terror he leaves in his wake. The show runs at The Factory's Turner Theater (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) Wednesdays - Sundays, Oct. 9 -
$49.95
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See Mumford & Sons perform live inside Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville) with special guest Sierra Ferrell. Tickets start at $40.85 and show starts at 7:30 p.m. MORE CONCERTS!
$40
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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
A sweet and special storytime for babies ages 0 - 23 months and a caregiver. Join at the Nolensville Public Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) for stories, songs and a craft for ages 3 - 5 on Thursdays at 10 or 10:45 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Gather your little ones for stories, songs and coloring at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro) on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Aimed at ages 2 - 4 years old, but all are welcome. MORE THINGS TO DO! This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Kids ages 2 - 6 can join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.
$2.00
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Come get creative at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) and paint a pumpkin from 4 - 5 p.m. For ages 5 - 12. All supplies will be provided. Just bring your imagination! Registration is required. MORE THINGS TO DO! Kids can get in touch with their artsy side after school THIS Thursday and create something fun to take home.
$3 – $5
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Not too hot, not too cold and just right for littles! Catch this puppet show at area branches in Nashville. Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
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Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert features a full-length screening of the beloved movie accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters
$31.75
Children are encouraged to come dressed in their coziest pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend as they listen to stories, sing songs and have lots of fun at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, Get out those "fang fingers" as the Preds play on their home ice.
$54 – $400
Studio Tenn's 16th Season opens with this gripping stage adaptation based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It tells the story of Count Dracula’s arrival in England — and the trail of terror he leaves in his wake. The show runs at The Factory's Turner Theater (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) Wednesdays - Sundays, Oct. 9 -
$49.95
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The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Nashville's monthly flea market weekend returns with over 800 hundred vendors from 30 states to shop from at the Nashville Fairgrounds (625 Smith Ave., Nashville). Parking is $5. About the Nashville Flea Market The Nashville Flea Market at The Fairgrounds Nashville is considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Approximately 800 Join on Fridays at Nolensville Public Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) for this special interactive storytime for parents, caregivers and babies (0 to 18 months) at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Little kids love to play and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals.
$3.00
Dolly Parton grew up chasing butterflies in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. After her original song “Love Is Like a Butterfly” became a #1 country hit in 1974, she adopted the butterfly as a symbol of beauty and gentleness. Come decorate your own butterfly that can flap its wings and fly in the Country Music
$18 – $25.95
Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on select Thursdays for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging books followed by a simple craft starting at 12 p.m. Perfect for preschoolers (recommended for ages 3 - 5) and caregivers. MORE THINGS TO DO!
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Bring the kids and join for some Halloween fun (and LOTs of candy!) at Ford of Franklin's (1129 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin) 6th annual Truck or Treat event! They will have A fresh, local, producer-only Farmers Market every Friday (except Labor Day Weekend), May through October, from 4 - 7 p.m. at Two Rivers Park (3130 McGavock Pk, Nashville). MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Frighteningly fun prizes, spooky music and more THIS Friday and Saturday in Murfreesboro. One of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US comes to Fair Park (2300 Bransford Ave Nashville) Oct. 24 - 26 with experiential activities, tastings and market fairs that showcases vibrant cultural traditions from Asia. General admission is $17.
$17
Cousins Maine Lobster, a little wine and jazz on the hillside? Yes, please! Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Join Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage(4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage) in the rustic Cabin-by-the-Spring where there will be two showings of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 at 5 and 7 p.m. Actor Neill Hartley is Ichabod Crane in an interactive one-man interpretation of Washington Irving’s horror tale about the Headless
$45
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Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers market on the square every Saturday starting May through October 25, 2025 from 8 a.m. until noon. See their Browse some fresh and local produce every Saturday at The Factory of Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Nashville's monthly flea market weekend returns with over 800 hundred vendors from 30 states to shop from at the Nashville Fairgrounds (625 Smith Ave., Nashville). Parking is $5. About the Nashville Flea Market The Nashville Flea Market at The Fairgrounds Nashville is considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Approximately 800
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Come ride the Fall Foliage Excursion Train through the rolling hills of Tennessee at Tennessee Central Railway Museum (220 Willow St., Nashville)! This trip will travel east out of Nashville
$40 – $80
Bring those costumed canines to Cheekwood THIS Saturday & Sunday for vendors, special treats and live entertainment.
$2
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Young artists are invited to imagine new concepts, explore various mediums and to create original works of art on Saturdays at the Little Art House in Sylvan Park (338 46th Ave., N Nashville)! Each week will be a new and exciting art project resulting in a work of art to take home. Happens at 10
$20 – $25
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It’s time for the 49th Annual Harvest Days at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S Front St, Murfreesboro) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join for hands-on demonstrations, food trucks and handmade crafts. Enjoy live music and clogging at the gazebo. The Murfreesboro Art League will have art on display and for sale. Don’t miss blacksmithing demonstrations
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Come join at Linebaugh Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro) for free comics, candy and toys (while supplies last), along with a costume contest and more from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!
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Celebrate the 26th annual Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival at the Tennessee State Museum (1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville) — a free, fun and safe Halloween event for children of
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Discover the magic of theatre in workshops based on the themes from your child’s favorite shows and stories inside TPAC's Johnson Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). in this workshop, kids
$40
Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
Dolly Parton grew up chasing butterflies in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. After her original song “Love Is Like a Butterfly” became a #1 country hit in 1974, she adopted the butterfly as a symbol of beauty and gentleness. Come decorate your own butterfly that can flap its wings and fly in the Country Music
$18 – $25.95
This year’s Local Author Fair returns from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna). With 18 local authors highlighting their work, swing by the library and pick up a new book! This is an all-ages event, free and open to the public. MORE THINGS TO DO! One of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US comes to Fair Park (2300 Bransford Ave Nashville) Oct. 24 - 26 with experiential activities, tastings and market fairs that showcases vibrant cultural traditions from Asia. General admission is $17.
$17
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Join for the first-ever Touch-A-Truck at St. Bernard Academy (2304 Bernard Ave, Nashville) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The campus will be filled with emergency, utility, and construction vehicles
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Plenty of kid goat cuddling is available this month at Noble Dairy Farm! Check it out.
$12
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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Bring those costumed canines to Cheekwood THIS Saturday & Sunday for vendors, special treats and live entertainment.
$2
Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
Nashville's monthly flea market weekend returns with over 800 hundred vendors from 30 states to shop from at the Nashville Fairgrounds (625 Smith Ave., Nashville). Parking is $5. About the Nashville Flea Market The Nashville Flea Market at The Fairgrounds Nashville is considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Approximately 800 to 1200 dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public every month. Founded in 1969, the Nashville Flea Market has… Dolly Parton grew up chasing butterflies in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. After her original song “Love Is Like a Butterfly” became a #1 country hit in 1974, she adopted the butterfly as a symbol of beauty and gentleness. Come decorate your own butterfly that can flap its wings and fly in the Country Music Hall of Fame's Taylor Swift Education Center (222 5th Avenue South, Nashville). The program happens Friday, Oct. 24, Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26…
$18 – $25.95
One of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US comes to Fair Park (2300 Bransford Ave Nashville) Oct. 24 - 26 with experiential activities, tastings and market fairs that showcases vibrant cultural traditions from Asia. General admission is $17.
$17
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Enjoy some Halloween fun at Belle Meade Historic Site (5025 Harding Pike, Nashville) with free trick-or-treat stations, hay rides, hay mazes, face painting and more from 1 – 4 p.m. Make sure to show off your best costume at the Halloween Costume Contest! MORE THINGS TO DO! Live music, vineyard views and tasty food in Arrington. Studio Tenn's 16th Season opens with this gripping stage adaptation based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It tells the story of Count Dracula’s arrival in England — and the trail
$49.95
This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Enjoy this musical comedy retelling the Faust legend, set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C. during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball. Produced by Murfreesboro's
$22 – $60
Dance the night away for a special edition of this free, family-friendly concert series. Fun and a little bit spooky, this family-friendly cosmic concert features lasers, stars, pumpkins, skeletons, spiders and assorted monsters performing Halloween rock hits. Happens at the Adventure Science Center (800
$13
Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Get out those "fang fingers" as the Preds play on their home ice.
$54 – $400
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some
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Experience the Grammy Award-winning Indigo Girls take the stage with members of the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center (One Symphony Place, Nashville) at 7:30 p.m. This concert blends
$36
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Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT: Early Explorations at Adventure Science Center MORE STORYTIMES!
$14 – $18
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Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Monday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include Bellevue, Donelson, East, Green Hills, Inglewood, Looby and Richland Park. Call ahead to make sure there's open spots. MORE STORYTIMES! Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
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Come paint a pumpkin at the Nashville Public Library Green Hills Branch (3701 Benham Ave, Nashville) from 6 - 7 p.m. Get inspired by the season and make your pumpkin the spookiest, silliest or most beautiful in town! They will supply pumpkins, paint and some spooky tunes! Please RSVP by giving us a call or email megan.mcalister@nashville.com so they can grab the right amount of pumpkins. MORE THINGS TO DO! Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, White House break-in during Jackson’s presidency, tomb robber and George Healy’s account of Andrew Jackson’s death. They even have accounts of ghost encounters on the… |
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The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, May 9 through October 31, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they sing, listen to stories and have fun at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join a member of the garden staff for a crowd favorite, Turtle Talks, as they feed the turtles and answer questions about the Children’s Garden’s shelled…
Included with General Admission or Membership
Littles ages 1 – 4 enjoy games, crafts, hikes, experiments, live animals and more at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) on the last Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11 a.m. Cost is $8 for toddlers and siblings, free for parents. Monthly themes September's theme is the "Arboretum Aventure." October's theme is "Punpkin Patch Party." November's theme is "Where is your Wigman?" December's theme is "New Years Eve Party" Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for… Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more! “A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Rising 5th graders and above can enjoy this weeklong coding camp with the Boys and Girls Club. Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join at Nolensville Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) at 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. as they sing, listen to stories, shake shakers and have fun. MORE THINGS TO DO! Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Tuesday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Bordeaux, Donelson, Green Hills, Hermitage, Richland Park and Thompson Lane branches. Check online for specific times. For ages 0-5, call ahead to make sure there's open spots. MORE STORYTIMES! Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center!
$2.00
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Come walk around in your favorite costume and get tasty treats, books, play fun games and more from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Nashville Public Library Bordeaux Branch (4000 Clarksville Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
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Join Hendersonville Parks for a night of trick-or-treating at Drakes Creek Park THIS Tuesday, Oct. 28.
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Families can join the in the Story Room for stories, songs and crafts on Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Beware, ghosts, goblins and ghouls! Dare to join the Brentwood Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some Get out those "fang fingers" as the Preds play on their home ice.
$54 – $400
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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join a member of the garden staff for a crowd favorite, Turtle Talks, as they feed the turtles and answer questions about the Children’s Garden’s shelled…
Included with General Admission or Membership
Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more! Join at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) for stories, sing songs and play fun games to enhance early literacy on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! “A is for All!” at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro)! Children ages 2-8 can discover stories, songs and puppet shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Get your child excited about reading with literacy fun. This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
How’s your aim? Want to find out? An archery instructor will lead a class on the basics THIS Wednesday.
$10
Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity weekly topics are posted online; look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page. MORE THINGS TO DO! Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some Never tried paddle boarding? You are in luck! This program is great for beginners.
$15
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Join two titans of storytelling– Academy Award-winning actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Reese Witherspoon and #1 global suspense phenomenon Harlan Coben – for a special event in partnership with Humanities Tennessee and Parnassus
$78
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See My Morning Jacket perform live inside The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards (910 Exchange Lane, Nashville) with special guests with BALTHVS. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $69.
$69
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Bring the kids to explore three pumpkin houses and a scarecrow trail! Mom and Dad can enjoy weekend beer gardens, too.
$2 – $29
Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they read stories, sing songs and more at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join a member of the garden staff for a crowd favorite, Turtle Talks, as they feed the turtles and answer questions about the Children’s Garden’s shelled…
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
A sweet and special storytime for babies ages 0 - 23 months and a caregiver. Join at the Nolensville Public Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) for stories, songs and a craft for ages 3 - 5 on Thursdays at 10 or 10:45 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Gather your little ones for stories, songs and coloring at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro) on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Aimed at ages 2 - 4 years old, but all are welcome. MORE THINGS TO DO! This all-ages story runs through THIS Thursday, Oct. 30 at Nashville Children's Theatre.
$25 – $35
Kids ages 2 - 6 can join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.
$2.00
Sharpen your archery skills at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.
$3 – $5
Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Children are encouraged to come dressed in their coziest pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend as they listen to stories, sing songs and have lots of fun at Smyrna Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some |
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The Rutherford county Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro). The Market opens Friday, May 9 through October 31, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. MORE FARMERS MARKETS!
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Happy Birthday, Adventure Science Center! The ASC is doing fun experiments today to celebrate!
$2 – $22
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Preschoolers can trick-or-treat on the Gallatin square THIS Friday, Oct. 31.
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Come to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Taylor Swift Education Center (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) for Halloween fun with a party celebrating the spooky and silly parts of the season between 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Create a festive mask, design a pail for gathering candy and contribute to our collaborative art project. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members. MORE THINGS TO DO!
$5 – $24.95
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Bring your toddler(s) (2-5 years old) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Murfreesboro) for a spooktacular time. There will be a parade, spooky pokey dance, candy, carnival style games, superhero obstacle course, prize drawings and costume contest. Storytime starts at 10 a.m. Admission is a can of food. MORE THINGS TO DO!
a can of food
Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join a member of the garden staff for a crowd favorite, Turtle Talks, as they feed the turtles and answer questions about the Children’s Garden’s shelled…
Included with General Admission or Membership
Enjoy all things fall during pumpkin patch and corn maze season at Lucky Ladd through Oct. 31.
$2 – $18
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Calling all tiny terrors, mini monsters and boo-tiful babies! Join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) for a fang-tastic time from 10 - 11 a.m. Dress your baby in their cutest creature couture — whether they’re a snuggly skeleton, a baby bat or a pun-kin spice latte. For ages 4 and younger. Dress up in your Halloween costume and parade around the Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) while trick-or-treating for candy from 10 - 11 a.m. Bring a bucket to collect your candy! Programs close ten minutes after start time. MORE THINGS TO DO! Little kids love to play and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals.
$3.00
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Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on select Thursdays for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging books followed by a simple craft starting at 12 p.m. Perfect Fun and a little bit spooky, this family-friendly cosmic concert features lasers, stars, pumpkins, skeletons, spiders and assorted monsters performing Halloween rock hits. Happens at the Adventure Science Center (800
$13
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Free games, food, prizes and crafts at Patterson Park Community Center. Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
Explore the woods at night by lantern light and listen for the sounds of nocturnal animals THIS Friday in Brentwood.
$18.00
Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some |
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Browse some fresh and local produce every Saturday at The Factory of Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. MORE FARMERS MARKETS! Celebrate the traditions of Mexico and Latin America at Cheekwood THIS weekend!
$2
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Visit Adventure Science Center on June 2 for a special storytime, plus the opening of their newest exhibit for littles! Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!
$4 – $15.
Young artists are invited to imagine new concepts, explore various mediums and to create original works of art on Saturdays at the Little Art House in Sylvan Park (338 46th Ave., N Nashville)! Each week will be a new and exciting art project resulting in a work of art to take home. Happens at 10 a.m. for littles ($20) and then at 11 a.m. for ages 4 - 10 ($25). MORE THINGS TO DO!
$20 – $25
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Mini train rides, hay rides and a petting zoo THIS Saturday at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm.
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A celebration of all-things owl at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary!
$2 – $15
Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytime (10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.) in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 10 – August 31, and then Tuesdays through Saturday beginning Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plus, join a member of the garden staff for a crowd favorite, Turtle Talks, as they feed the turtles and answer questions about the Children’s Garden’s shelled…
Included with General Admission or Membership
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Plenty of kid goat cuddling is available this month at Noble Dairy Farm! Check it out.
$12
The whole family is invited to put on their finest pajamas and come out to Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville) for a special storytime from 10:30 - Register to join at Nashville's Parthenon this Saturday. Hear a story, then make some art! Kids can try new and familiar instruments at Country Music Hall of Fame.
Included with museum admission; free to museum members.
Get out those "fang fingers" as the Preds play on their home ice.
$54 – $400
Live music, vineyard views and tasty food in Arrington. Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.
$19 – $23
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