BOO! Grab a sitter or bring ’em along to a new event this weekend. Remember, the couples that play together stay together! Head to a festive outing perfect for parents (and older kids!).
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The North American tour of Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” plays TPAC all week long.
The Sound of Music at TPAC
Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 1 p.m.
Tickets start at $97
See the North American tour of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic inside TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Featuring beloved songs like, “Climb Every Mountain,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss,” the tale based on real life features a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors — and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
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Celebrate everything literary during this free, annual event surrounding authors and books THIS weekend in downtown Nashville.
Southern Festival of Books
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Vanderbilt University presents the 37th annual literary festival at the confluence of the Bicentennial Mall, the Tennessee State Museum and Tennessee State Library. The weekend features appearances, signings and round tables from approximately 150 authors, letting you connect with favorite writers and more. Kids can enjoy the Kids’ Tent, character meet-and-greets and exploring the world of books. NOTE: The Museum side of the festival address is 1000 Rosa Parks Blvd.; and the library side of the festival address is 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way.
Head to Historic Bell Buckle for the annual outdoor fall festival hosted by the Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce.
Webb Art & Craft Show
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
FREE
Browse hundreds of booths featuring handmade pottery, woodwork, jewelry, seasonal decor and paintings by local artisans at The Webb School (Maple Street, Bell Buckle).
Bring your four-legged friend to this outdoor community celebration dedicated to dogs, pet owners and animal lovers.
The 16th annual outdoor tasting event happens on the grounds of the historic Two Rivers Mansion.
Tennessee Beer, Wine and Shine Festival
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 12 to 5 p.m
Tickets start at $65 ($17.37 designated driver)
Stroll along the shaded grounds of Two Rivers Mansion (3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville) while sampling more than 100 different beers and 90 selections of wine. This year’s festival features seasonal fall beers from pumpkin to ciders. In addition to wine and beer tastings, the festival also features artisan booths and local entertainment from various genres of music from country to pop.
See the Preds take on the Golden Knights on Tuesday, the Sharks on Wednesday and the Blues on Saturday.
Nashville Predators Hockey
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. vs. San Jose Sharks
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 7 p.m. vs. St. Louis Blues
Ticket prices start at $49
Get your fang fingers and catfish ready because the Nashville Predators are back on our home ice at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville) for the 2026-27 season.
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This 50th anniversary “Dark Side of the Moon” laser show produced at ASC uses fast laser scanning, optical special effects and brilliant beams.
Pink Floyd Laser Show: The Dark Side of the Moon
Friday, Oct. 16 | 3:30 p.m
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 4:30, 5:45 and 7 p.m.
$11 for non-members; $7 for members
See and hear The Dark Side of the Moon like you never have before inside the Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville). Recommended for ages 10 and older.
A high school English class studies “The Crucible,” but students start challenging its premise in “John Proctor Is the Villain” now at Nashville Rep.
FINAL WEEKEND! John Proctor Is the Villain by Nashville Repertory Theatre
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 2 p.m.
Tickets start at $45.53
What if the villain is not who we thought? In this biting dramatic comedy presented by Nashville Repertory Theatre, a high school English class reexamines “The Crucible” and sparks a reckoning. As teenage girls debate John Proctor’s morality, their conversations expose uncomfortable truths about consent, credibility and the stories society chooses to protect. The show runs inside TPAC’s Johnson Theater (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville).
BOO! Hear about the unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained accounts of ghost encounters at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.
Ghost Tours at The Hermitage
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16 | 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 | SOLD OUT!
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
(Runs through Nov. 7)
$60
Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage) by lantern light. Along the way, hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained accounts of ghost encounters on the site! Beware of eerie encounters, possibly even with President Jackson himself. Recommended for ages 13 and older.
Studio Tenn’s season opener is “The Addams Family,” running through Oct. 25.
The Addams Family by Studio Tenn
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16 | 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 2 & 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 1 p.m.
(Runs Wednesdays – Sundays through Oct. 25))
Tickets start at $77
Step into the kooky world of The Addams Family on the Turner Theater stage inside The Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin). Recommended for ages 13 and older.
Explore Pumpkin Village, the Marigold River (new this year), scarecrows and more during Cheekwood Harvest.
Cheekwood Harvest
Tuesdays – Sundays through Nov. 1 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$21-29 for adults who are not-yet members; $14-22 for youth who are not-yet members
During this six-week festival, Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) is a seasonal wonderland with a Pumpkin Village featuring three interactive pumpkin houses, a scarecrow trail and thousands of pumpkins. Stroll the new “Marigold River,” featuring 2,500 blooms lining the walkway from the Bradford Robertson Color Garden to the Arboretum Lawn. New this year, the fun continues after dusk during Harvest NIGHTS on Thursdays and live music on the weekends. from 12 – 2 p.m.
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