Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Discover India Day

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Stree, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

SATURDAY, AUG. 26 | 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. At Discovery Center Join us as we “travel” to India! Families will be able to take pictures in front of the Taj Mahal, play traditional Indian games, experience Bharatanatyam Dance demonstrations, make Rakhi Bracelets, and more. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Nissan ...

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Free

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The Nashville Fair

The Fairgrounds Nashville 320 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville

Rooted in history and tradition, The Nashville Fair brings a nostalgic fair experience with a modern spin to Nashville’s urban core. Fairgoers will enjoy diverse events, agriculture, arts, and entertainment at The Fairgrounds Nashville—home to GEODIS Park and Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The Nashville Fair will be held September 8-17th 2023. For more information and to ...

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$8 – $10

The Nashville Fair

The Fairgrounds Nashville 320 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville

Rooted in history and tradition, The Nashville Fair brings a nostalgic fair experience with a modern spin to Nashville’s urban core. Fairgoers will enjoy diverse events, agriculture, arts, and entertainment at The Fairgrounds Nashville—home to GEODIS Park and Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The Nashville Fair will be held September 8-17th 2023. For more information and to ...

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$8 – $10

Kidsville Family Festival

Centennial Park Nashville, TN, United States

Saturday, September 23, 10 AM - 3 PM Kidsville Family Festival returns to Centennial Park on September 23 from 10 AM to 3 PM for a fun day filled with performances, crafts, games, face painting, food trucks, character meet and greets, and more.  The event is free and welcoming to children of all ages.   ...

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Free

Cumberland River Compact Dragon Boat Festival

Cumberland Park East Bank Landing 2 Victory Ave, Nashville, United States

The Cumberland River Compact's annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival is BACK! Let the races commence on September 23rd for the 15th year of this beloved river tradition. Nashville is a river city - and with a changing riverfront, it's important that our community understands the value of this water resource - both economically and ...

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Japanese Moon Viewing

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

Otsukimi, the 9th Annual Japanese Moon Viewing festival will take place September 24, in partnership with the Consulate General of Japan and Japan American Society of Tennessee. This year’s program features two live dance performances, a kimono fashion show, the return of mochi pounding, tea ceremonies, kamishibai, Japanese storytelling through paper cards, and much more. ...

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$13

ART JAM! presented by Fast Fluid Field

Nelson Drum Shop 1102 Riverside Dr, Nashville

ART JAM! is a one day only, FREE event. Celebrate community! The inaugural art exhibit of Fast Fluid Field, a new visual artists collaborative of creators in east nashville, inglewood, & donelson. Sunday October 1, noon- 6pm. Rain date Sunday Oct 8 Nelson Drum Shop, 1102 Riverside Dr, Nashville, 37206 16 artists diplay unique original ...

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Boo at the Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

Festive Features Plenty of magical lit scenes and Instagram-worthy photo ops Enchanting giant straw creatures  Spooktacular tunes on the Monster Mash Dance Floor Free rides on the Scary-Go-Round Carousel Special animal shows nightly at 5:45, 6:45 & 7:45 pm 10 trick-or-treat stations + a souvenir bag for kids ages 2-12 Visit with costumed characters in Unseen ...

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$18 – $21
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Halloween Glow in the Park at The Adventure Park at Nashville

The Adventure Park at Nashville 801 C Percy Warner Boulevard, Nashville, TN, United States

What could be more spooktacular than an adventure in the trees? It’s our Halloween Glow in the Park, a fa-boo-lous time for all with family-friendly Halloween themed music, decorations and more! k literally glows! Brightly-shining LED lights illuminate your way while you zipline, work the ropes and traverse through the treetops. And you have toe-tapping ...

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$45
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Southern Festival of Books

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN, United States

HUMANITIES TENNESSEE PRESENTS THE 35TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS: A CELEBRATION OF THE WRITTEN WORD℠! THE FREE FESTIVAL INCLUDES PERFORMANCE STAGES, FOOD TRUCKS, 60 PUBLISHERS AND BOOKSELLERS. The Southern Festival of Books will celebrate its 35th anniversary October 20-22, 2023, with an exciting move to Bicentennial Mall, Tennessee State Museum, and Tennessee State Library, ...

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Free