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!
Things to Do at Home
Things to Do Outside
- Pokémon Go in Nashville
- Staycations for Families
- Beaches in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
- Davidson County Beaches
- Middle Tennessee Lakes
- Pick Your Own Produce
- Visit a Farmers' Market
- Take a walk on a Middle Tennessee Greenway
- Playgrounds in Middle Tennessee
- Playgrounds in Nashville and Davidson County
- Sign up for a Junior Ranger Program
- Watch Planes Take Off and Land in Nashville
Christmas Tree Farms
Start a New Family Tradition at a Christmas Tree Farm! Looking for a place to cut your own Christmas tree this season in Middle Tennessee? Check this list for a farm near you. There are lots of places to choose from in our area. Many of these farms offer some fun...
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Sumner County Christmas Parades
Just northeast of Nashville, Sumner County has a unique Christmas Parade - "Deck the Hulls" is a parade of decorated boats on Old Hickory Lake. Sumner County Christmas Parades ***All times and dates were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change....
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Robertson County Christmas Parades
Robertson County Christmas Parades ***All times and dates were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change. Check your specific location before you head out!*** Springfield - Saturday November 17, 2018 @ 2PM (Map) The parade starts at 2PM. It will...
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Wilson County Christmas Parades
Located just east of Nashville, Wilson County hosts three different Christmas parades which are free fun for the whole family! Wilson County Christmas Parades Lebanon - Sunday December 2 @ 2PM (Map) Mt Juliet - Saturday December 8 @ 11AM (Map) This year's parade...
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Rutherford County Christmas Parades
Rutherford County Christmas Parades ***All times and dates were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change. Check your specific location before you head out!*** La Vergne - Saturday December 1, 2018 @ 6PM - (Map) The 8th Annual “Parade of Lights”...
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Cheatham County Christmas Parades
Cheatham County, located just west of Nashville hosts two Christmas parades; one in Ashland City and the other in Pleasant View. See Santa in a Cheatham County Christmas Parade! ***All times and dates were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change....
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Montgomery County Christmas Parades
Montgomery County borders Kentucky and is home to Fort Campbell. Clarksville has a great Christmas parade you won't want to miss! Montgomery County Christmas Parades ***All times and dates were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change. Check your...
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Davidson County Christmas Parades
Nashville is a great place to celebrate the holidays! Kick off your holiday season with the biggest holiday parade in Middle Tennessee, and then continue the fun with other Davidson County Christmas Parades. Davidson County Christmas Parades ***All times and dates...
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Williamson County Christmas Parades
Just south of Nashville in Williamson County, there are four different parades to get you in the holiday spirit! Williamson County, Tennessee Christmas Parades ***All times and dates were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change. Check your...
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Holidays at Historic Homes
Celebrate the Holidays at Historic Homes in Nashville! The holiday season is a great time to visit one of Middle Tennessee's many historic homes. Most of you know that I drag my kids to tour old houses everywhere I go! There are so many...
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