What in the world are y’all doing this wonderful August weekend?! Remember, the couples that play together stay together! Head to a festive summer outing perfect for parents (and older kids!).
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Enjoy live bluegrass, local food trucks, cold brews and more.
Full Moon Pickin’ Parties
Friday, Aug. 14 | 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8 | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
FREE
Enjoy the final installment of this unique summer bluegrass music series under the stars in Nashville’s Percy Warner Park.
PLAY BALL! The Sounds host the Indianapolis Indians this week with a full slate of promotions.
Nashville Sounds Baseball
Tuesday, Aug. 11 | 6:35 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 6:35 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 13 | 6:35 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 14 | 6:35 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 6:35 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16 | 6:05 p.m.
Tickets start at $15
Swing on over to First Horizon Park (19 Jr Gilliam Way, Nashville) to see minor-league baseball team, the Nashville Sounds, (Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers), face off against the Indianapolis Indians. Special promotions this week include: a “irst 1,000 fans on Wednesday, “Appreciating Hometown Heroes Night” on Thursday, “Grateful Dead Night and “Friday Fireworks” on Friday and “Family Sundays” where kids can run the bases after the game!
YEE-HAW! Enjoy this elite, 5-on-5 bull riding competition on the dirt inside Bridgestone Arena.
Come From Away by Pull-Tight Players
Friday, Aug. 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16 | 2 p.m.
$18 – $22
This musical is based on the true story of the 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The Tony & Olivier Award winning show celebrates the extraordinary kindness of the small town’s residents who opened their homes and hearts to the “come from aways,” creating unexpected friendships and a powerful story of human connection and resilience. This show runs through Aug. 22 at the Pull-Tight Theatre (112 2nd Ave. S, Franklin).
Watch Orsino pine for Lady Olivia in this baseball-themed version of “Twelfth Night” ar The Bard’s Faire! Will he hit a home run or will he strike out in the game of love?
Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire
Thursday, Aug. 13 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 14 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.
FREE (suggested $15 donation)
Murfreesboro Little Theatre is expanding its annual Backyard Bard Shakespeare festival to become the Bard’s Faire, happening on the grounds at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro). The event runs Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16 and then again Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23. In addition to vendors and food trucks starting at 5 p.m., attendees can enjoy an outdoor, baseball-themed performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night starting at 7 p.m.
It’s your last chance to get your groove on and bust a move inside Centennial Park’s Parthenon Ellipse.
Big Band Dances
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 7 p.m.
FREE
Dance the night away to Moonlighters Big Band at the Parthenon Ellipse inside Centennial Park for the FINAL installment of this popular summer concert series. If you’re new to the swing-era dance steps, there’s a free lesson for everyone at 7 p.m. The big band takes over at 7:30 p.m.
Nashville SC Home Game
Saturday, Aug. 8 | 5 – 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $119
See the “Boys in Gold” face off against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF at GEODIS Park (501 Benton Ave., Nashville) as Nashville SC continues its seventh year in Major League Soccer. Children 3 years or older require a ticket to attend matches.
Got your head in the clouds? That’s okay. Come do a little stargazing this Saturday at Bells Bend Outdoor Center.
BSAS Public Star Party
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Meet at Bells Bend Outdoor Center (4202 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville) to join the members of Nashville’s Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing! Many telescopes and other displays will be available for up-close star viewing. Call or email to register.
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 5 – 9 p.m.
Adults are $10 and children are free
Enjoy the FINAL installment of the 2026 Summer Songwriter Series at Rock Castle (39 Rockcastle Lane, Hendersonville), which features food trucks, inflatables, yard games and original music from Harper O’Neill and J & The Causeways!
Ages 7 and older can come to climb and zip through the glowed-up trees while music pumps through the air.
Glow in the Park
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 6 – 10 p.m.
$47
Zipline through trees lit up by glow attire and colored LED lights with music and more at The Adventure Park at Nashville (801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville). Your ticket includes 30 minutes for a safety briefing. Designed for ages 7 and older.
