What in the world are y’all doing this coming 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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Access to the flower fields is included with your admission; cutting flowers to take is an additional cost. Kids have access to Splash Day activities plus all of the farm attractions when you bring them with you for the flower festival.
Tennessee Sunflower Festival
Thursday, July 23 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, July 24 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pick-A-Day online general admission tickets start at $17
Last chance for sunflowers at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Road in Eagleville) as the festival wraps up this weekend. Spend time wandering the fields and enjoying the scenery. You can also cut and create your very own bouquet (for an additional cost; buy flowers online with your ticket and save 20%).
Head to the Percy Warner Equestrian Barn and plop down your chairs for some good, old-fashioned pickin’ under the stars.
Full Moon Pickin’ Parties
Friday, July 24 | 6 – 10 p.m.
Tickets start at $15
This unique bluegrass music series is a beloved Nashville tradition attracting families and friends from all over to hear bluegrass in Percy Warner Park. Enjoy live bluegrass, local food trucks, cold brews and more!
Kids dance along to the music during Bluegrass Along the Harpeth in Franklin.
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth
Friday, July 24 | 7 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 | 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
FREE
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth is a musical festival in downtown Franklin featuring bluegrass music, fiddling, buck dancing, crafts, food and more. On Friday, July 24 listen to some of the best bluegrass bands around for a relaxing end to the work week. On Saturday, July 25, the music continues with individual instrument and band contests. In addition there will be food, craft vendors and more.
Enjoy the music of Dolly Parton during a “Threads” concert at the Schermerhorn.
The World Cup may be over but professional soccer never is! Head out to see a match at GEODIS Park.
Liverpool FC vs Sunderland AFC at GEODIS Park
Saturday, July 25 | 5 p.m.
Tickets start at $104
Reigning Premier League Champions Liverpool FC take on Premier League rival Sunderland at GEODIS Park (501 Benton Ave., Nashville).
Help preserve one of the city’s most unique landmarks by coming with your family to enjoy live music and more.
Cornelia Airpark Concerts
Saturday, July 25 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Cost is $28.59 and includes beer/wine ticket for ages 21 and older. Ages 15 and under are admitted free
Cornelia Airpark Concerts happen at Nashville’s Shelby Park! The unique concert experience features live music, dancing, craft beers, wine, local food trucks, activities and “Instaworthy” moments (including photos with a vintage plane!). Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening at the historic venue.
Big Band Dances take place in Centennial Park all through the summer on Saturday nights.
Big Band Dances
Saturday, July 25 | 7 p.m.
FREE
Dance the night away to the Jazz Alliance Big Band at The Parthenon Ellipse in Centennial Park. 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.
Prince of Egypt the Musical at Capitol Theatre
Thursday, July 23 | 7 p.m.
Friday, July 24 | 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 | 1 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 | 3 p.m.
General seating tickets are $30
Take in the story of Moses presented by Audience of One Productions at the Capitol Theatre (110 W Main St., Lebanon). Journey with the Israelites as they break free from bondage through the power of God’s provision. Performances are July 23 – August 2.
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, July 25 | 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.
