Things to Do! Here are our 10 weekend best bets — listed in no particular order — for Thursday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, Sept. 5. Click on the links for more information about each event.
1. TRAINS! at Cheekwood
Saturday, Sept. 3
Little locomotive enthusiasts are sure to love this family-friendly event at Cheekwood on Saturday, Sept. 3.
2. Zzzoofari Slumber
Saturday, Sept. 3 – Sunday, Sept. 4
Camp out at Nashville Zoo just a short distance away from the snoozing animals!
3. Maury County Fair
Thursday, Sept. 1 – Monday, Sept. 5
Come out for carnival rides, exotic animals, science shows, arena events and more.
4. Live On the Green
Thursday, Sept. 1 – Monday, Sept. 5
The free, outdoor music festival returns to Nashville’s Public Square Park with Sheryl Crow headlining.
5. Candlelight: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Scores
Friday, Sept. 2
Listen to pieces by John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore and more during this unique event at the Parthenon.
6. Nashville Shakespeare Festival
Thursday, Aug. 25 – Sunday, Aug. 28
The free outdoor festival returns with August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean at oneC1TY in Nashville.
7. Hummingbird Festival
Saturday, Sept. 3
Children’s activities, guest speakers, hummingbird merchandise and more at the Wilderness Station in Murfreesboro.
8. Power Nationals at Nashville Superspeedway
Saturday, Sept. 3 – Sunday, Sept. 4
Walk through this eight-acre car and truck show. In addition, motorheads can enjoy drifing competitions, photo opportunities with BIGFOOT monster trucks and more.
9. Nashville Shores Labor Day Fireworks
Sunday, Sept. 4
Fireworks at Nashville Shores are like two shows in one with the beautiful colors in the sky reflecting on the lake below.
10. Labor Day Pool Party at Boro Beach
Monday, Sept. 5
Music, water and fun to end the summer at Sports*Com in Murfreesboro!
