Happy 250th birthday, America! Celebrate Independence Day weekend by getting you and your littles out of the house this weekend! Mark your calendars for one of our top Things to Do with Kids (listed in no particular order).
Click on the links for more information about each event.
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Top THINGS TO DO for Kids THIS Weekend
Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th
Friday, July 3 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 4 | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
FREE
Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City reaches new heights in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Taking over downtown Nashville on July 3 and 4, this two-day event is bigger and bolder than ever, featuring five stages, live music and an all-star lineup of Nashville-based artists.
The free Amazon Family Fun Zone happens at the Music City Walk of Fame Park (12 – 5 p.m. on July 3 and from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday). It will include its own stage with free live music, a craft tent, inflatables, games and more kid-friendly activities.
While Friday, July 3 is mostly musical performances, the fourth brings The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Lauren Daigle, NE-YO, Nick Jonas and Sublime, along with more than 30 local artists, bands and DJs.
The festivities will culminate in the largest fireworks and drone show in Nashville’s history, making Music City the place to be for America250.
Red, White & Boom in Brentwood
Saturday, July 4 | 7 – 10 p.m.
FREE
Brentwood’s big fourth off July celebration is on! Head to Crockett Park (1500 Volunteer Parkway) and bring lawn chairs, picnics and friends. and enjoy food trucks and live music outdoors beneath the stars. This Saturday, enjoy the return of The Downtown Band, one of Industry Expert Awards’ “Top 10 Best Party Bands in the United States.”
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Franklin on the Fourth
Saturday, July 4 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
FREE
Franklin on the Fourth is a patriotic festival in Downtown Franklin with a parade, arts and crafts, food, entertainment and more! The day begins at 10 a.m. with food and craft vendors. The “Patriotic Pet Parade” begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a short awards ceremony. Musical acts will perform throughout the day, with the headliner (Rubiks Groove) at 3:30 p.m. The Children’s Parade begins at 5 p.m. Sign the kids up for the free at the Lions Club booth on the day of the event. Line up begins at 4:45 p.m. The event concludes with a fireworks display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm (239 Franklin Road, Franklin). The park opens at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at approximately 9 p.m.
Goodlettsville Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 3 | 4 – 9:30 p.m.
The City of Goodlettsville celebrates Independence Day in Moss-Wright Park (745 Caldwell Lane, Goodlettsville). The Kids’ Zone includes inflatables, games and fireman’s foam. Food vendors will be available. The fireworks display set to music begins at 9 p.m.
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Hendersonville Freedom Festival
Friday, July 3 | 5 – 9:30 p.m.
FREE
Freedom Festival is Sumner County’s largest Independence Day celebration from 5 – 10 p.m. at Drakes Creek Park and Athletic Complex (131 Conway Twitty Lane, Hendersonville). Festival gates open with a variety of food, a Kids Zone and live entertainment featuring local acts leading up to the main performance at 7 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
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Gallatin Fourth of July
Saturday, July 4 | 5 – 9:30 p.m
FREE
Bring the whole family out to Triple Creek Park (240 Champion Dr., Gallatin) for a fun day celebrating the Fourth of July. Enjoy a foam party provided by the Gallatin Fire Department, multiple food trucks and end the night with a fireworks show!
Summer Splash at Nashville Zoo
Saturday, July 4 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$16 – $26 for adults; $12 – $22 for youth ages 2 – 12
Head to Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville) for the Festival Field transformed into a water wonderland! Enjoy slip & slide fun, animal-themed sprinklers, a bubble zone and splash pools for littles. Plus, this Saturday features Watermelon Eating Contests!
Nashville Sounds Baseball
Wednesday, July 1 | 6:35 p.m. (Winning Wednesdays: if the Sounds win, you get to run the bases)
Thursday, July 2 | 6:35 p.m.
Friday, July 3 | 6:35 p.m. (Friday Fireworks after the game!)
Saturday, July 4 | 6:05 p.m. (SPECIAL: Fireworks after the game!)
Sunday, July 5 | 6:05 (Family Fun Day)
Tickets start at $15
Let’s play ball, y’all! 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). Remember, Sundays are for families and kids can run the bases after the game!
SOLD OUT! Red, White and Boom at Adventure Science Center
Saturday, July 4 | 6:30 – 10 p.m.
Celebrate the 4th of July with a night of science, sparkles, and skyline views at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville). Explore the science center after hours, catch a Live Science show (or two), and then head out to the lawn to enjoy Nashville’s spectacular fireworks — no downtown crowds required.
Splash Days at Lucky Ladd
Thursday, July 2 |10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, July 3 |10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CLOSED ON JULY 4
Sunday, July 5 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$2 – $18
Get ready for the coolest summer adventure around — Splash Days at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville)!
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