Find Things to Do in Nashville for the Whole Family

Activities, Entertainment, and Recreation

There are infinite options of family friendly things to do in Nashville. Here are some ideas to help you get out of the house and explore Middle Tennessee. Find lists of activities, hobbies to pursue, ways to save on family fun, and more in the articles below. You can check out our visits to specific Nashville attractions on our indoor fun and outdoor fun pages for more ideas. Happy Exploring!

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Movies Under the Stars – Murfreesboro

by Rachel Kline | May 28, 2020

Looking for some FREE fun this summer? Movies Under the Stars in Murfreesboro will be returning this year! One movie is shown in 4 different locations throughout each week from June 1 - July 25. (No movie on July 4.) All of these locations are outdoors and large...

Lucky Ladd Farms – Three Seasons of Fun

by Lauren Breeze | May 27, 2020

Lucky Ladd Farms, located south of Nashville in Eagleville, TN, provides three seasons of educational agricultural fun. The 60 acre farmstead opened to the public in 2008 and continues to add activities and experiences every year. Now in their tenth season, I asked...

Public Swimming Pools in Nashville and Davidson County

by Rachel Kline | May 26, 2020

Public swimming pools in Davidson County are beginning to open for the 2020 season. Some areas are temporarily closed or open for members only. We'll update our information as the summer progresses. Wave Country (Map) No opening date yet for 2020. Hours: Monday -...

Cheekwood (Re-opening May 22nd! Find the Covid health and safety guidelines at the bottom of this article.)

by Rachel Kline | May 18, 2020

There is always family fun at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art. Cheekwood was built in 1832 as the home for the Cheek family who made their fortune in the wholesale grocery business. Members of the Cheek family lived at Cheekwood until the 1950's. The...

Kids Bowl Free in Middle Tennessee

by Rachel Kline | May 12, 2020

It's time to sign up for the Kids Bowl Free program! My kids and I used to do this every summer and we LOVED it! There are so many times during the long summer break when it rains or it's just too stinkin' hot to do anything outside. Those are the days you can...