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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Dolly Parton’s multimedia symphonic story-telling experience plays the Schermerhorn through July 31.
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
Tuesday, July 7 | 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8 | 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 9 | 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Tickets start at $44
This multimedia concert event brings Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them to life with guest vocalists, new orchestrations, and narration from Dolly herself on the big screen, featuring favorites like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “I Will Always Love You” and more. The concerts are on select Tuesdays through Fridays inside the Schermerhorn (1 Symphony Place, Nashville).
Tennessee Sunflower & Zinnia Festival
Thursday, July 9 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, July 10 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 11 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 12 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(Runs through July 26)
Pick-A-Day online general admission tickets start at $17
Celebrate the joy and beauty of summer at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Road in Eagleville) on Thursday – Sundays. Spend as much time as you like wandering the fields and enjoying the beautiful scenery. After exploring, cut and create your very own bouquet. Please note, sunflower season in Middle Tennessee is brief, with bloom periods generally only lasting only 2-3 weeks.
Stardust: An Immersive Live Music Experience
Friday, July 3 | 4:15 & 7 p.m.
$40
Enjoy a live, ambient soundscape journey that brings audiences on a visual and aural quest through the cosmos. Join a concert on the Moon, on the doorstep of a blackhole or while enjoying a meteor shower in the Sudekum Planetarium at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville).
Harlinsdale Roundup Rodeo
Friday, July 10 | 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 11 | 5:30 p.m.
Kids 12 and under are free, adults are $26.74
Get ready for two nights of action-packed rodeo fun at the Harlinsdale Farm (239 Franklin Road, Franklin) on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11! Whether you’re a seasoned rodeo fan or just looking for a great night out with the family, you won’t want to miss this family-friendly event! Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m.
Christmas in July at Nashville Shores
Friday, July 10 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
$29.99 + tax
Wouldn’t a little snow in July be delightful? Join at Nashville Shores (4001 Bell Road, Hermitage) for some festive fun at the 7th Annual Christmas in July celebration! Bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 and receive admission for just $29.99 + tax. Admission also includes a Dive-In Movie at the wavepool. Season Passholders who donate a new, unwrapped toy (minimum $10 value) will receive a Bring-A-Friend ticket for just $21.99 + tax.
Glow in the Park
Saturday, July 11 | 5 – 9 p.m.
$47
Community Day at Glen Leven Farm
Saturday, July 11 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FREE
This weekend, come learn about bees and local honey at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm (4000 Franklin Pike, Nashville). This month, come tour the historic home! While you’re there, use the field guide to hike the Nature Trail, see what’s blooming in the Education Garden and say hello to their resident miniature donkeys, Figaro and Chaplin!
Museum Fun Day at Lane Motor Museum
Saturday, July 11 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$12 adults; $3 for youths aged 6-17; children under 5 free
Join at the Lane Motor Museum (702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville) for free vault tours, free rides in a select museum vehicle and in-museum vehicle demonstrations. The rides and vault tours are offered on a first-come, first served basis.
Big Band Dances
Saturday, July 11 | 7 p.m.
FREE
Big Band Dances take place every Saturday in summer, June 13 through August 15, rotating between Centennial Park’s Bandshell (2500 West End Ave., Nashville) and the Centennial Arts Center (301 25th Ave N, Nashville). A live big band provides the music while you learn a different dance style. This Saturday, hear the Music City Latin Orchestra at Centennial Park’s Bandshell. Food trucks are on site, or you can bring a cooler. If you’re new to the swing-era dance steps, there’s always a free lesson for everyone at 7 p.m. The evening’s big band takes over at 7:30 p.m.
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
Sunday, July 12 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $30
Experience one of the best Beatles tributes ever with uncanny, note-for-note live renditions at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Pl., Nashville).
