It’s not fair to August but I hate it. I’m a grown up. I know families need routines and bedtimes and, apparently, homework. I’m just not particularly happy about it. But like it or not (and I know some of you LOVE IT!), it’s back to school time. Make some plans now to keep the summer fun going just a bit longer with our list of 50 things to do in Nashville in August. These events will keep your family busy with fun right up until Labor Day.
- Take a Ranger-Guided Walk in Stones River National Cemetery on August 1,7,8,14 &15.
- The Theater Bug presents “Selfie, the Musical” on August 1.
- Plan a trip to The Gentle Barn every Sunday in August.
- There’s still a few days to take advantage of Summer Daytime Skate at Brentwood Skate Center.
- Join public safety officials in LaVergne for National Night Out on August 3.
- Back to the Future III plays at Premiere 6 in Murfreesboro on August 4.
- Press Play @ Church Street Park: Music and Movement Storytime with Nashville Public Library happens on August 4.
- Have some fun at Cheekwood every Thursday night in August.
- Free concerts continue every Thursday night in August at The Streets of Indian Lake.
- Get BOGO tickets for the Nashville Zoo on Kroger Safari Fridays all month long.
- Explore Shelby Bottoms at night on August 6.
- Take a tour of the vault at Lane Motor Museum on Museum Fun Day August 6.
- Sign the kids up for a Back to School themed Paint Night in Smyrna on August 6.
- Have some messy fun every Friday in August at Nature Play Day in Murfreesboro.
- Have a deep fried whatever at the Williamson County Fair August 6-14.
- The Hot Lanta Allman Bros. Tribute Band is featured for Springfield’s Sunset Concert Series on August 6.
- Enjoy the band Higher Ground at the Friday Night Live Concert Series in Murfreesboro on August 6.
- Make a Campfire Cobbler at Long Hunter State Park on August 6.
- Watch The War with Grandpa at Mt Juliet Movies in the Park on August 6.
- Nashville Pipes and Drums will perform at The Frist on August 7.
- Have some fun at the Backyard Bash on August 7 at The Adventure Science Center.
- The Bicentennial Book Fair will be held on August 7. Register in advance!
- Enjoy the Home Sweet Home Band Concert @ Stones River National Battlefield on August 7.
- Register the tinies for an art class every Saturday in August at Little Art House.
- Sumnerfest returns with festival fun to Hendersonville on August 7.
- Join the Family Float in Smyrna on August 7.
- Vintage Baseball will batter up! at Oaklands on August 8.
- Ride the Ferris wheel at the Wilson County Fair August 12-21.
- Listen to a free concert at Music on Main in Goodlettsville on August 12.
- Register in advance for the Perseid Meteor Shower Watch at Warner Park on August 12.
- Watch Hotel Transylvania 3 at Franklin’s Movie in the Park on August 13.
- Plan a date night to coincide with Parent’s Night Out in Smyrna on August 13.
- Get free admission to the Discovery Center for Discover India Day on August 14.
- Attend Nashville’s wackiest festival, the Tomato Art Fest on August 13 & 14.
- Relax by the lake and enjoy the Rock Castle Summer Songwriter Series on August 14.
- Sign up for a night of fun at Nerf Wars at Mpact Sports on August 14.
- Do some Creek Stompin’ in Murfreesboro on August 14.
- Jazz on the Cumberland returns on August 15.
- Singalong With Jacob Johnson at Brilliant Sky Toys and Books in Brentwood on August 16.
- Take a Lemonade Stroll through the Village at Cannonsburgh on August 17.
- Take the pups to play at Dog Days at The Hermitage on August 19.
- Darryl Worly performs at Third Thursday on Main in Gallatin on August 19.
- See The Trolls World Tour at Free Movie Friday in Springfield on August 20.
- Take a ‘sweet corn selfie’ at a late summer festival at Lucky Ladd Farms on August 21.
- Celebrate National Honey Bee Day at Shelby Bottoms on August 21.
- Take a tour at Hawthorn Hill on August 21.
- Catch a Vintage Baseball @ Bicentennial State Park on August 22.
- Katie Grace performs at August Music Under the Stars in White House on August 26.
- Register in advance for Wild Things: Learn & Play! at Shelby Bottoms on August 28.
- Have breakfast with the mermaids on August 28.