Y’all, are you ready to celebrate two amazing women this weekend? There are lots of Dolly Day happenings around town, and we get back-to-back nights of Kacey Musgraves at Bridgestone, for which we have a pair of tickets to win.

I’d also like to suggest Cheekwood Harvest this weekend, too - the Pumpkin Village and new Marigold River are a must-see. Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to Sunday!

PUMPKIN PATCHES NEAR NASHVILLE 🎃

Photo: Shuckles Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin patch season is… here? This record-breaking heat dome is certainly inconvenient for us fall fans. Luckily, temps have finally dropped, just in time for opening weekend at many local farms. Cheers to hayrides, pumpkin picking, fall florals, corn mazes, and more!

THIS WEEKEND

MORE TO DO

09.25 DOLLY DAY @ Nashville Zoo 09.25 FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY @ Percy Warner Park 09.25 PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: CHILDCARE, PIZZA, & GLOW SPLATTER DEN @ Hammer & Stain Mount Juliet 09.25 - 09.27 HARVEST MARKET @ Nashville Flea Market (win parking) 09.25 - 09.27 NASHVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL @ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 09.26- NEON NIGHT ROPES @ Southall Farm 09.26 TOUCH OF BREWS @ Two Rivers Mansion

FUN FOR FREE: WEEKEND EDITION

09.24 SEPTEMBER MOVIE NIGHT: FANTASTIC MR. FOX @ Tailgate Brewery HQ 09.24 - 09.26 EL FUEGO FEST @ El Fuego Restaurante 09.25 MOVIES IN THE PARK: STEEL MAGNOLIAS @ Bicentennial Park Franklin 09.25 WNXP SUMMER LINE SERIES @ Nashville Yards 09.26 KIDSVILLE FAMILY FEST - Centennial Park 09.26 WORLD PEACE AWAKENING @ Afrokokoroot Haven

DO FREE THINGS

FEATURED

Touch Of Brews

Bring the dogs and kids to Two Rivers Mansion for family-friendly fun with live music and local brews - kids under 12 free. Use code DO615 for 20% off, or enter to win a 6-pack of tix!*

Dolly Day Celebration & Tribute

Join Honeysuckle Hill Farm in celebrating Dolly with a butterfly release, pink lemonade, and pink kettle corn!

Peace, Love, & Music

Head to Hop Springs for Tennessee Hippie Festival, a free celebration with multi-genre music, handcrafted items, bohemian apparel, and eclectic art!

If September could just chill for a sec, that’d be great. This month is flying by, so be sure to hit up some of this month’s best events! Part of that amazing lineup is Disney On Ice Presents Spotlight Magic at Bridgestone Arena this weekend, and we’ve got tickets up for grabs. Enter to win!

FALLING IN LOVE WITH THIS SEASON 🎃

Photo: Honeysuckle Hill Farm

It’s happening, people. Fall is hands down my favorite season. Share in the excitement with me at these upcoming family-friendly fall festivities!

• FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL (9/16 - 10/31) Enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo, apple cider donuts, pumpkin spice lattes, a corn play box, and more at Lucky Ladd Farms!

• CHEEKWOOD HARVEST (9/19 - 11/1) An absolute autumn staple in Nashville, this magical pumpkin village returns this weekend. Enter to win a 4-pack of tickets to attend on 9/27!

• FALL KIDS PARTY (9/19) - Featuring folklore, story time, seasonal arts and crafts, games, dancing, prizes, characters, and sing-a-longs - we’ll see at this free Plaza Mariachi party on Saturday!

• DOLLY DAY CELEBRATION & TRIBUTE (9/25) - Join Honeysuckle Hill Farm in celebrating Dolly with a butterfly release, pink lemonade, and pink kettle corn!

• 12TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST (9/26) - Bring your blanket or chair, your pups, and the fam to watch live music on the Oaklands Mansion stage, sample a variety of craft brews, awesome eats, and more. Kids under 16 get in free!

• PUMPKIN FIRST FRIDAY (10/2) - Explore TN’s pumpkin harvest, discover how pumpkins are grown and harvested, then paint your own pumpkin at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum!

• MOVIE AT THE MANSION (10/9) - Watch our favorite darling witches on the big screen - there will be a FREE showing of Hocus Pocus at Rippa Villa!

• FALL FUN FEST (10/10) - Wear your costumes and head to the Mall at Green Hills for games, crafts, snacks, music, face painting, and a selfie station!

• FALL FOLLIAGE EXCURSION (10/17 & 10/24) - Take a day trip down the Nashville and Eastern Railroad and enjoy a unique view of the changing leaves from the train, stopping for a nice lunch in Watertown before heading back.

• HALLOWEEN AT THE PARK (10/24) - They’ll have all the party classics at Charlie Daniels Park with inflatables, a petting zoo, food trucks, costume contests, and tons of candy - free admission.

THIS WEEKEND

MORE TO DO

09.18 - 09.20- AFRICAN STREET FESTIVAL @ Hadley Park 09.19 JAM FEST - 75TH BIRTHDAY @ Loveless Cafe 09.19 NASHVILLE SC VS. CHICAGO FIRE @ GEODIS Park 09.19 BUBBLES, GIGGLES & ICE CREAM @ The Hangout Café 09.19 GOAT CUDDLING @ Noble Springs Dairy 09.20 LASER TAYLOR SWIFT @ Sudekum Planetarium 09.20 FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS @ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

FUN FOR FREE

09.18 ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS @ Tailgate Brewery Hendersonville 09.18 FRIDAY NIGHT BATS - Shelby Park 09.18 ALI SPERRY: LIVE ON THE LAWN @ Nectar Urban Cantina 09.19 CAMPIN’ IN THE PARK @ Fischer Park 09.19 SATURDAY MUSIC & ART CLASS @ Centennial Performing Arts Studios 09.19 GREENWAY ART FESTIVAL @ Murfreesboro Greenway 09.20 YEAH! ALL AGES OPEN MIC @ Crossroads Cat Cafè

DO FREE THINGS

FEATURED

Touch Of Brews

Bring the dogs and kids to Two Rivers Mansion for family-friendly fun with live music and local brews - kids under 12 free. Use code DO615 for 20% off, or enter to win a 6-pack of tix!*

Kidsville Family Festival

A festival just for your kiddos? Head to Centennial Park for dance performances, crafts, inflatable games, face painting, food trucks, character meet and greets, storytimes, and more!

First Annual Knoblin Fest

Bringing the Donelson community and Nashville together, this quirky all-ages festival offers live music, local vendors, and lore! Enter to win VIP tickets, t-shirts, and more.

Hi, Nashville - hope you all had a lovely Labor Day Weekend! If you’ve been missing the Queen of Country as I have, Bicentennial Park in Franklin just announced a viewing of Steel Magnolias with Dolly-inspired activities on September 25th. Be sure to wear your blush and bashful colors!

Need a Dolly fix sooner? There’s going to be a Dolly look-alike teaching line dancing lessons on September 19th at Loveless Cafe’s Jam Fest, celebrating their 75th Anniversary. That’s right - we’re gonna celebrate at the build your own biscuit slider bar while jamming to live music from Robert’s Western World, as the kids enjoy the bounce house, face painting, a caricature artist, and lots more surprises. I’m stoked to be giving a family 4-pack of passes to Jam Fest - ENTER TO WIN!

FUN NON-FALL FESTIVITIES 🤪

Photo: Celebrate Nashville

Prior to the pumpkin spice takeover, there are lots of pre-fall festivities to take part in here in Middle Tennessee! UNIQUE THINGS TO EXPERIENCE ↓↓

• AFRICAN STREET FESTIVAL (9/18 - 9/20) - Enjoy a free weekend of music, food, culture, shopping, dancing, community, and the kind of energy you have to experience for yourself!

• BACON FEST (9/19) - A full day of family fun with facepainting, snocones, live music, shopping, and everything bacon - ice cream, burgers, mac & cheese, and more at Copperline Ranch!

• HOT DIGGITY DOG FEST (9/19) - Bring your pups to enjoy great food, local pet adoption organizations, and explore unique dog-related products at Capitol View!

• NASHVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL (9/25 - 9/27) - Enjoy a weekend of tradition, culture, entertainment, and shopping while tasting your way through Greece! Free admission for children under 12.

• KIDSVILLE FAMILY FESTIVAL (9/26) - A festival just for your kiddos? Head to Centennial Park for dance performances, crafts, inflatable games, face painting, food trucks, character meet and greets, storytimes, and more!

• TOUCH OF BREWS (9/26) - Bring the dogs and kids to Two Rivers Mansion for family-friendly fun with live music and local brews - kids under 12 free. Use code DO615 for 20% off, or enter to win a 6-pack of tickets!*

•  HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL (9/26) - Experience a celebration of culture and community with traditional performances and live music, interactive booths, and a kids zone! Included with membership or daily admission.

• TN MAKER FEST (9/26) - Head to the Won’dry for a free celebration of innovation, art, & STEM! Experience Nashville's ultimate hands-on playground for curious minds of all ages!

• KNOBLIN FEST (10/3) - Bringing together the Donelson community and Nashville, this quirky all-ages festival offers live music, local vendors, and lore! Enter to win VIP tickets, t-shirts, and more.

• NATIONAL BANANA PUDDING FESTIVAL (10/3 - 10/4) - Enjoy a full weekend of live music, local vendors, family fun, and banana pudding every way you can imagine at Hickman County AG Pavilion.

• CELEBRATE NASHVILLE (10/3) - A celebration of what makes Nashville unique, this free, intercultural experience at Centennial Park features a variety of dance and musical performances, authentic and exotic tastes from around the world, hands-on children’s activities, a dedicated area for teens, and much more!

• TURKISH FOOD FESTIVAL (10/3) - Live cooking, authentic flavors, culture, and family fun - enjoy delicious Turkish favorites including döner, kebabs, gözleme, börek, baklava, Turkish coffee, tea, and other traditional dishes at Peace Bridges Center!

THIS WEEKEND

MORE TO DO

09.11 OUTSIDE CINEMA: RIO @ Mill Ridge Park 09.11 - 09.20 THE NASHVILLE FAIR @ Faigrounds Nashville (win tix!) 09.12 - 09.13 MIDDLE TENNESSEE HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL @ Sanders Ferry Park (win tix!) 09.12 LASER DAVID BOWIE @ Sudekum Planetarium 09.12 FAMILY PROGRAM: LAND OF 1000 DANCES - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

FUN FOR FREE

09.12 GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET @ Moss-Wright Park 09.12 GREEN HILLS PARK FESTIVAL@ Green Hills Park 09.12 SATURDAY MUSIC & ART CLASS @ Centennial Performing Arts Studios 09.12 MUSIC CITY FLATPICKING FESTIVAL @ Nectar Urban Cantina 09.12 SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY DAY FT. SMALL WORLD YOGA @ Glen Leven Farm 09.12 GRASSROOTS & NUDIE SUITS FESTIVAL @ Madison Station Boulevard 09.13 FIESTA! A MUSICAL CROSSROADS @ FSD Performing Arts Center

DO FREE THINGS

FEATURED

Movies Under The Stars

From Practical Magic 2 to Steel Magnolias, and Rio to Dr. DoLittle, no matter the vibe, there’s still an outdoor movie night for that!

Gather ‘Round For Storytime

Storytimes are always the sweetest little meetups for the kids, and there are so many options through our libraries and local bookshops. Take a look at the schedule, maybe I’ll see you there!

Let’s See Your Best Moves

I didn’t go to my first concert until I was 14 years old. Let’s get our kids out and about to enjoy live music as much as possible!

So if you’ve been reading any of my more recent emails, it’s no secret I’m possibly pizza’s number one fan. Nashville Scene’s Pizza Week is just two weeks away! We’re talking about delicious specialty pies from some of Music City’s finest - over 30 participants. I’m thrilled we’re giving away $50 gift cards to two of my faves on the list, Boombazz and Nicky’s Coal Fired - I hope you win!

50+ CAN’T MISS SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Photo: Hispanic Heritage Festival at Nashville Zoo

After a brutally hot Tennessee summer, September *typically* puts us one step closer to bearable conditions (albeit not off to a good start with this heat warning). What can I say, I worship fall in Nashville! I mean, check out this September lineup of fun.

• HANGOUT SESSIONS: YOU, GOATS, & COWS (9/8) - Sit under the shaded trees while the animals wander around looking for cuddles and treats at S&G Legacy Farm - therapeutic, endearing, and adorable!

• KPOP PRINCESSES: TRIBUTE TO DEMON HUNTERS (9/11) - This high-energy theatrical concert features powerhouse vocals, dazzling choreography, colorful costumes, and interactive moments inspired by the global phenomenon at F&M Arena!

• MIDDLE TENNESSEE HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL (9/12 - 9/13) - Think bagpipes, scotch tastings, live Celtic music, Irish dancing, and athletic competitions everyone will enjoy at Sanders Ferry Park.

• DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS SPOTLIGHT MAGIC (9/17 - 9/20) - Step into the spotlight as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy welcome you to a star-studded Disney On Ice gala experience at Bridgestone Arena. Win a family 4-pack of tickets!

• CAMPIN’ IN THE PARK (9/19) - Unplug with the family for a totally free camping experience at Fischer Park with games, archery, frisbee golf, a scavenger hunt, and a complimentary dinner!

• NASHVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL (9/25 - 9/27) - Enjoy a weekend of tradition, culture, entertainment, and shopping while tasting your way through Greece! Free admission for children under 12.

• FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY (9/25) - Don’t miss the final pickin’ party of the season at Percy Warner Park with live bluegrass music from Adam & Amy Pope, The Luggnutts, and a fine selection of food trucks. Bring chairs, and do some dancing. Kids under 12 get in free.

• HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL (9/26) - Experience a celebration of culture and community with traditional performances and live music, interactive booths, and a kids zone! Included with membership or daily admission.

• TENNESSEE HIPPIE FESTIVAL (9/26) - Celebrate peace, love, and good vibes at Hop Springs with multiple stages of live music, Bohemian-style shopping, food trucks, and diverse vendors in a free-spirited atmosphere!

• KACEY MUSGRAVES (9/27 - 9/28) - The Middle Of Nowhere Tour is doing back-to-back nights at Bridgestone Arena with Flatland Cavalry - win tickets to the second show!

THIS WEEKEND

09.04 - 09.06 - MUSICIANS CORNER FREE FEST @ Centennial Park 09.04 - GOAT YOGA: SENSATIONAL SEPTEMBER @ Goat Yoga Nashville 09.05 - PINK FLOYD: THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON @ Sudekum Planetarium 09.05 - SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS: RATATOUILLE - Franklin Theatre 09.05 - PAWS IN THE PARK @ Wilson County Vendor Market 09.06 - KIDS EAT FREE AT OTAKU RAMEN @ The Facktory at Franklin

FUN FOR FREE

09.02 - NISSAN FREE WEDNESDAYS @ National Museum of African American Music 09.03 - STORYTIME & PLAY CELEBRATING DOLLY @ Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar 09.05 - KIDS DANCE PARTY @ Pinewood 09.05 - PICKLE FESTIVAL @ Hop Springs 09.05 - HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL @ Barfield Crescent Park 09.05 - KIDS’ MAKERS’ MART @ Fairytales Bookstore 09.08 - TOT TIME @ Old Hickory Community Center

DO FREE THINGS

FEATURED

So Many Festivities in Nashville

How will you spend your long weekend? BBQs, concerts, fireworks, baseball, and markets - you’ve got options!

Wiggles Giggles Consignment Sale

From September 1st - 4th, shop a huge selection of quality, gently used kids’ items, including clothes, toys, cribs, bassinets, sports equipment, and more!

Splash Bash This Saturday

This Saturday, bring the kids to Mill Ridge Park to cool off with water sprayers, balloons, slides, and popsicles!

It has been four long years, and y’all - Live On The Green is coming back! The “lawnwarming party” of their new home, Ascend Amphitheater, is on October 18th with Grace Potter and Guster. They’re randomly selecting 1000 people to receive free tickets - sign up here!

THE MORE YOU KNOW - THE MORE YOU WIN!

Photo: Nicky’s Coal Fired

Just in case you didn’t know, much like the OG Do615 with 18+ events, WE keep an ongoing list of family-friendly giveaways. These are a mix of all-ages concerts and shows, experiences, and dining opportunities. ENTER TO WIN ↓↓

• MUSICIANS CORNER DRINK TIX + T-SHIRTS  (8/28 - 9/25) - The fall series is here, the lineup is amazing, and while the concerts are free, you can still win a pair of drink tickets for you and a t-shirt for your little one!

• PASSES TO LITTLE DIGGERS FRANKLIN (8/31) - This new construction-themed, sand playplace is officially open, and we’re giving away a family 4-pack of passes to check it out!

• PASSES TO THE 9 TO 5K (9/5) - This Dolly Parton-inspired 30-yard Stilleto Dash and 5K takes place downtown and benefits the Imagination Library!

• TICKETS TO THE MUSIC CITY KICKOFF CONCERT (9/5) - Kick off the college football season with live performances from Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett, and Payton Smith at Ascend Amphitheater, followed by a weekend of tailgates, sporting events, farmers markets, and more!

• PASSES TO THE NASHVILLE FAIR (9/11 - 9/20) - Enjoy culturally diverse events, agriculture, arts, food, rides, and entertainment at The Fairgrounds Nashville - we’re giving away a family 4-pack of tickets!

• GIFT CARDS FOR PIZZA WEEK (9/14 - 9/20) - Nashville Scene’s Pizza Week is coming up, and there are 20+ participating restaurants offering $12 specialty pies! Enter to win a $50 gift card to two of the participants, Boombozz and Nicky’s Coal Fired, to get in on some cheesy action on us!

• DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS SPOTLIGHT MAGIC (9/17 - 9/20) - Step into the spotlight as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy welcome you to a star-studded Disney On Ice gala experience at Bridgestone Arena. Win a family 4-pack of tickets!

• TICKETS TO LIVE MAGIC BY DREW MURRAY (9/17) - Master illusionist Drew Murray is bringing an all-new show to The Factory at Franklin with unforgettable magic, elegant sleight-of-hand, and immersive storytelling. (suggested age 15+)

HOW TO CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WEEKEND

09.04 - NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. LOUISVILLE BATS @ First Horizon Park 09.04 - 09.06 - MUSICIANS CORNER FREE FEST @ Centennial Park 09.05 - PICKLE FESTIVAL @ Hop Springs 09.06 - END OF SUMMER OYSTER ROAST & SEAFOOD BOIL @ Southall Farm & Inn 09.06 - FIREWORKS @ Nashville Shore 09.06 - LABOR DAY SOUL FOOD & FUN @ Hadley Park LABOR DAY WEEKEND

THIS WEEKEND

08.28 - PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: PIZZA AND KEYCHAIN MAKING @ Hammer & Stain 08.28 - 08.30 - FOODIELAND @ Nashville Superspeedway 08.28 - 08.29 - GRAPE STOMP & CONCERT @ Sumner Crest Winery 08.29 - FAT BOTTOM 14TH ANNIVERSARY @ Fat Bottom Brewing 08.29 - 08.30 - KIDS FUN CONSTRUCTION FESTIVAL @ Lucky Ladd Farms 08.30 - SCHOOL OF ROCK MOVIE + SCHOOL OF ROCK FRANKLIN PERFORMANCE! @ Frankline Theatre

FEATURED

Enroll Your Child at Nashville Ballet!

Let your young dancer grow in a vibrant community open to all ages and experience levels. Develop skills, confidence, and creativity!*

A Night Of Yacht Rock Favorites

Yacht’s Landing is bringing their smooth grooves to Harken Hall on August 27th - win a pair of tickets!

Hurry, Hurry…

The final weeks of summer are approaching as the kids return to school, BUT there’s still fun to be had. Check out these “summer musts.”

From first steps to advanced technique, our programs inspire confidence, creativity, and
a lifelong love of movement for dancers of all ages and experience levels. Whether
your young dancer is brand new to this art form or aspiring to a professional career,
School of Nashville Ballet will take them where they want to go—and where they
never knew they could.

Offering programs for ages 2-17, including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Creative Movement, Tap, and more!

For the construction-curious kids out there, we’ve got several cool, hands-on events coming up to explore. Later this month, there’s the Kids Fun Construction Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms, then the John Deere Touch-A-Tractor event at Breedens Orchard on 9/5. And in exciting news, Little Diggers Franklin is celebrating their Grand Opening this Wednesday!

This new playspace allows kids’ creativity to flourish through focused, immersive open play with every construction vehicle you can think of, using renewably sourced sand, while parents can enjoy “line of sight” me-time with a fresh coffee or dive in and get their hands “dirty” as well. Enter to win a family 4-pack of passes to Little Diggers Franklin!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY LABOR DAY WEEKEND FESTIVITIES

Photo: Musicians Corner

The official farewell to summer isn’t far off, so start planning your long Labor Day Weekend now!

• COW CUDDLES & TRUCKER HATS (9/4) - Create your own rustic trucker hats and cuddle the Highland cows at the picturesque S&G Legacy Farm!

• MUSICIANS CORNER FREE FEST (9/4 - 9/6) - Experience a family-friendly, free weekend of vibes and music from local artists like Rayland Baxter, Nikki Lane, Arlo Parks, MORGXN, and more at Centennial Park!

• MUDDY ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL (9/4 - 9/6) - The biggest little DIY music fest with free camping and hot showers featuring all genres from bluegrass to punk. Bring the kids, it’s an adventure and experience for the books!

• A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (9/4 - 9/7) - Presented by the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, enjoy an evening of magic and mischief under the moonlight at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park. BYO blankets or chairs! (this event runs through 9/20)

• 9 TO 5K (9/5) - This Dolly Parton-inspired 30-yard Stilleto Dash and 5K takes place downtown and benefits the Imagination Library!

• MUSIC CITY KICKOFF CONCERT (9/5) - Kick off the college football season with live performances from Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett, and Payton Smith at Ascend Amphitheater, followed by a weekend of tailgates, sporting events, farmers markets, and more - win tickets!

• LABOR DAY: END OF SUMMER OYSTER ROAST & SEAFOOD BOIL (9/6) - A southern-inspired feast fit for a summer send-off, dine on delicious food with music by Members Only Yacht Club, all set to the beautiful backdrop at Southall Farm & Inn.

• FIREWORKS CELEBRATION (9/6) - Watch the fireworks reflected in the lake at Nashville Shores - show starts at dusk!

• LABOR DAY SOUL FOOD & FUN (9/6) - Enjoy tasty Soul food and live music at Hadley Park while admiring the cars and bikes in the show competition. Free to attend!

• SMASHFARM WRITERS ROUND (9/6) - Celebrate Labor Day at Nashville Distillery's Smashfarm Nashville Writers Round ft. Cheap Charlie’s Tacos and games for the family!

THIS WEEKEND

08.21 - FRIDAY FAMILY DAY @ Lost Worlds Dinotopia 08.22 - WNXP SUMMER LINE SERIES ft. BULLY @ Nashville Yards 08.22 - 1ST CLARKSVILLE INVITATIONAL BLACK RODEO @ F&M Bank Arena 08.22 - NASHVILLE SC VS. COLUMBUS CREW @ GEODIS Park 08.22 - MR MATTY’S WORLD DANCE PARTY @ Pinewood Social 8/23 - SEAHAWKS VS. TITANS @ Nissan Stadium

UPCOMING FREE FUN

08.21 - TALL TALE CIRCUS @ Nashville Library Downtown 08.22 - MUSIC & ART CLASS @ Centennial Performing Arts Studios 08.22 - MAYHEM MISFIT MANOR LIVE DRAWING & BOOK RELEASE @ Fairytales Bookstore 08.22 - CELEBRATION OF MARIPOSA PARK @ Mariposa Park 08.22 - SUMMER FESTIVAL @ Putnam County Fairgrounds 08.25 - BOY BANDS! MUSIC SINGO @ Morning Glory Orchard

FREE THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE

FEATURED

Enroll Your Child at Nashville Ballet!

Let your young dancer grow in a vibrant community open to all ages and experience levels. Develop skills, confidence, and creativity. Offering Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Tap!*

A Night Of Yacht Rock Favorites

Yacht’s Landing is bringing their smooth grooves to Harken Hall on August 27th - win a pair of tickets!

Hurry, Hurry…

The final weeks of summer are approaching as the kids return to school, BUT there’s still fun to be had. Check out these “summer musts.”

Good afternoon, Nashville! The kids are returning to school today, lots of learning ahead. How about learning a thing or two with the kids, though? We’re giving away a pair of tickets to Indaco’s Pizza Making Class this Saturday! Delicious pizza, new skills, and memory making - can’t beat that. Gotta stay fresh!

FESTIVAL SEASON IS FAR FROM OVER

The unique festivals in Nashville are seriously one of the top perks of living here! Make sure to add a few of these coming up to your family’s social calendar.

• WATERMELON FESTIVAL (8/15) - This Saturday at Nashville Farmers Market - celebrate all things watermelon with frozen margs, themed jewelry, activities, and food specials + pony rides, live music, and adoptable pups! (free)

• HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL (8/15) - Come see hummingbirds up close and personal at Rotary Park with pollinator garden tours and speakers, face painting, booths, food trucks, and more. (free)

• 26TH ANNUAL GRAPE STOMP & CONCERT (8/28 - 8/29) - Bring the family to Sumner Crest Winery for grape stomping, live music, food trucks, and wine samples for the grown-ups. (free)

• MUSIC CITY JERK FESTIVAL (8/29) - Enjoy Nashville’s free annual Jamaican & Caribbean Food Festival at Walk of Fame Park with authentic eats and live Reggae and Soca music, and cultural crafts and tradition showcases! (free)

• KIDS CONSTRUCTION FESTIVAL (8/29 - 8/30) - Let the kids explore the world of construction by helping operate real mini-excavators, digging, moving, and dumping dirt, climbing on equipment, practicing skills of trade with hammers, power drivers, plumbing challenges, and more at Lucky Ladd Farms.

• MUDDY ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL (9/4 - 9/6) - The biggest little DIY music fest with free camping and hot showers featuring all genres from bluegrass to punk. Bring the kids, it’s an adventure and experience for the books!

• PICKLE FESTIVAL (9/5) - Pickle Piña Coladas, pickle pizza, fried pickles - everything pickle you can imagine will be at Hop Springs + competitions, a free petting zoo, pony rides, and face painting!

• GREEN HILLS PARK FESTIVAL (9/12) - Now in its 10th year, the whole family will love the vibrant live music, local artisan vendors, delicious food trucks, an outdoor movie, kids’ obstacle course, character and princess visits! (free)

• MIDDLE TENNESSEE HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL (9/12 - 9/13) - Think bagpipes, scotch tastings, live Celtic music, Irish dancing, and athletic competitions everyone will enjoy at Sanders Ferry Park.

THIS MONTH

8/13 - 8/22 - TENNESSEE STATE FAIR @ James E. Ward Agricultural Center 8/14 - FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY @ Percy Warner Park 8/15 - THE ROCKETMAN SHOW @ Harken Hall (win!) 8/22 - NASHVILLE SC VS. COLUMBUS CREW @ GEODIS Park 8/25 - BOY BANDS: MUSIC BINGO @ Morning Glory Orchard 8/25 - JACK JOHNSON @ Ascend Amphitheater MAKE THE MOST OF AUGUST

FREE FUN: OUTDOOR MOVIES EDITION

08.13 - PRINCESS BRIDE @ Tailgate Brewery HQ 08.14 - MOVIE NIGHT AT THE SPEEDWAY: CARS @ Nashville Superspeedway 08.14 - MOVIES AT THE PARK: GOAT @ Peay Park 08.19 - MAMMA MIA! @ Riverfront Park South 08.20 - MOVIES UNDER THE GIANT GUITAR: DIRTY DANCING @ The Outfield 08.22 - WICKED: MOCO MOVIE NIGHTS @ Downtown Commons

MORE SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS

LEARN, PLAY, AND EXPLORE WITH BLIPPI!

FEATURED

57th Annual Dove Award

Join us for Christian and Gospel music's biggest night on 10/6 at Bridgestone Arena, hosted by Tauren Wells with powerful performances, inspiring moments, and one-of-a-kind collaborations. Win tickets!*

Stampede Days This Weekend

Experience the toughest team sport on dirt when the Nashville Stampede host Stampede Days at Bridgestone Arena, August 14–16. Catch world-class riders and edge-of-your-seat competition all weekend long. Win tix!*

Hurry, Hurry…

The final weeks of summer are approaching as the kids return to school, BUT there’s still fun to be had. Check out these “summer musts.”

Better than a refreshing slice of watermelon on a hot day? Yeah, not much can beat that. You can find me in heaven next Saturday at the Nashville Farmers Market Watermelon Festival, enjoying all the themed food and drinks I can find while my little one does face painting, goes on pony rides, and pets all the farm animals! There will also be live music, dance performances, adoptable pups, and hands-on science experiments with Adventure Science Center. And if your child likes that kind of thing - enter to win a family membership!

50+ CAN’T MISS EVENTS IN AUGUST

What in the August, where did the time go? Summer sure isn’t going quietly, though - this month is packed with all kinds of cool things to do!

• THE HEIST: KIDS MODE (Now Open in Berry Hill)- Built like movie sets, designed by master puzzle-makers for anyone ready to play - your children ages 5-10 will love racing through the Escape Game made with them in mind. Win!*

• THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY (8/9) - Delivering a note-for-note rendition of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon, this all-ages concert underground at The Caverns is an experience you’ll never forget.

• TENNESSEE STATE FAIR (8/13 - 8/22) - Embrace the nostalgia of music and blurring lights with games for prizes, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and fantastic fair food!

• PBR STAMPEDE DAYS (8/14 - 8/16) - The Nashville Stampede are bringing the heat back to Bridgestone Arena. See the best bull riders in the world compete team vs. team in one of the biggest weekends of the PBR Teams season. Win a family 4-pack of tickets!*

• FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY (8/14) - Enjoy community togetherness and bluegrass under the stars at Percy Warner Park at this beloved concert series.

• TLC AND SALT-N-PEPA WITH EN VOGUE (8/15) - “It’s Iconic: The Tour” is coming to FirstBank Amphitheater, and with that lineup, iconic it shall be! (win tix)

• SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK (8/20 - 9/20) - Full of wonder, whimsy, and enchantment, kick off this year’s Nashville Shakespeare Festival season at Centennial Park with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with a production that is delightful for audiences of all ages!

• SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS (8/22) - Bring your family to Franklin Theatre for a showing of KPop Demon Hunters.

• FOODIELAND (8/28 - 8/30) - Experience 250+ vendors of global flavors, local talent, and artisan shops for a full weekend at Nashville Superspeedway!

KID-FRIENDLY CLASSES & CAMPS

CHECK OUT MORE CLASSES

08.06 SLIME SCIENTIST WORKSHOP @ Play All Day 08.06 - 08.27 - AUGUST MUSIC CORNER @ Kids Corner Murfreesboro 08.08 - 08.09 HAZY DAYS OF SUMMER ROCK PAINTING @ Breedens Orchard 08.13 - MUSIC WITH MISS JESS @ Pinewood Social 08.15 - MAKE YOUR OWN RESIN TRAY @ Hammer & Stain Mount Juliet (ages 12+) 08.20 - FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT @ Stokes Brown Public Library

UPCOMING FREE FUN

08.05 NISSAN FREE WEDNESDAYS @ National Museum of African American Music 08.06 KIDS DJ DANCE PARTY @ Pinewood 08.07 - 08.08 TOMATO ART FEST @ Five Points 08.08 - 08.09 BACK TO SCHOOL WATERFEST @ Hop Springs 08.16 - JAZZ ON THE CUMBERLAND @ Wasioto Park 08.22 SPLASH BASH @ Mill Ridge Park 08.29 GRAPE STOMP & CONCERT @ Sumner Crest Winery 08.30 MUSIC AT THE MANSION @ Two Rivers Mansion

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Nashville Summerfest Car Show

Start your engines for a fun afternoon of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and ATVs with live music and entertainment at Nashville Superspeedway.

Empower Your Child @ Open Mic

Every third Sunday through December at Crossroads Cat Cafe, YEAH! showcases Nashville’s young songwriters and poets while visiting with adoptable kitties!

Who’s The Fairest Of Them All?

After enjoying the TN State Fair this month, keep the party going at The Nashville Fair from September 11th - 20th!

Ready to take this summer by the horns? Experience the toughest team sport on dirt when the Nashville Stampede hosts Stampede Days at Bridgestone Arena, August 14–16! Catch world-class riders and edge-of-your-seat competition all weekend long. Best part? We’ve got a 4-pack of tickets to win for each night!

Now, for the rest of your summer - we‘ve got that covered, too. ↓↓

TICK-TOCK: YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST 🐴

Photo: Fabled Farm Rescue and Sanctuary

The kids go back to school soon, and this summer has gone by in a flash. Orrrr maybe it hasn’t, and that’s fine, too! No matter what, we’ve compiled a bucket list of can’t-miss summer musts that you have to squeeze in before season’s end. They are just too fun not to, and the littles will love checking each one off. Write it out, put it on your fridge- let’s get it done!

From barnyard besties to splash pads, and racing to rodeos, you and your family are in for a fantastic summer finale!

THIS WEEKEND

MORE FROM DO615 FAMILY

07.31 - BACK TO SCHOOL BASH FOAM PARTY @ The Learning Experience (Mt. Juliet) 07.31 - LAND BEFORE TIME @ Tailgate Brewery Hendersonville 07.31 - BEETLEJUICE JR. @ Nashville Children’s Theatre 08.01 - BOB DYLAN @ Ascend Amphitheater (win tix) 08.01 - LITTLE RAVE-A-ROO @ Bellevue Library 08.02 - HARRY’S WIZARD WEEKEND: CRUSHED GLASS SUNCATCHERS @ Hammer & Stain

UPCOMING FREE FUN

07.30 - AN EVENING IN RIVER NORTH BLOCK PARTY @ Oxbow + The Wayward 07.30 - THE SANDLOT @ Tailgate Brewery HQ 07.31 - STORYTIME @ Breendens Orchard 07.31 - MUSIC UNDER THE STARS @ Fran Hutson Amphitheater 08.01 - END OF SUMMER ICE CREAM SOCIAL @ Shelby Park and Bottoms 08.01 - HAZY DAYS SUMMER CELEBRATION @ Jackalope Brewing Company 08.01 - BACK 2 SCHOOL: FREE SUPPLIES & ACTIVITIES @ Madison Community Center 08.03 - TOMATO ART STORY TIME @ East Branch Library

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DroneArt Show: Harry Potter

The music from the soundtracks of the Harry Potter™ films fills the air, 1,200 drones recreate iconic film moments you love, allowing you to celebrate the magic of the wizarding world against the backdrop of the night sky at Nissan Stadium. Win tickets!*

Empower Your Child @ Open Mic

Every third Sunday through December at Crossroads Cat Cafe, YEAH! showcases Nashville’s young songwriters and poets while visiting with adoptable kitties!

Kids Mode: The Heist Now Open!

Built like movie sets, designed by master puzzle-makers for anyone ready to play - your children ages 5-10 will love racing through the Escape Game made with them in mind. Win!*

Is your little adventurer ready to explore their next mission? The Escape Room in Berry Hill is now offering The Heist: Kids Mode, a re-engineered, accessible challenge that rewards all kids ages 5-10. Kids Mode supports diversity in ability with light-hearted and appropriate young-minded content - perfect for your curious problem solver! Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets!*

ALL AGES LIVE MUSIC EVENTS & SHOWS

Photo: Jackalope Brewing Company

Get all the wiggles and giggles out dancing with your kids at these upcoming family-friendly music events!

• BLUEGRASS JAM (7/24) - Enjoy live bluegrass music at Lantern Lane Farm with special guest musicians, live horses, yard games, food trucks, and more!

• ANTIOCH MUSIC FEST (7/25) - Following the Southeast Community Day, celebrating the youth and the diverse cultures that represent Southeast Nashville through food, music, art, dance, and community engagement, Mill Ridge Park will also be hosting Antioch Music Fest with food trucks and local vendors!

• KIDS DANCE PARTY (7/25) - Head to Pinewood Social every Saturday for a morning of music, movement, bubbles, streamers, and dancing!

• MUSIC CITY ROOTS (7/29) - Enjoy live music from MT Jones, CJ Solar & The Old Souls, and Fly by Night at the lovely Harken Hall.

• AUGUSTFEST X: EAST NASHVILLE BEER WORKS TURNS TEN (8/1) - Join ENBW in their “eras” as they look back on ten fabulous years. They will have family activities, five beer releases, live music, commemorative merch, and more!

• HAZY DAYS SUMMER CELEBRATION (8/1) - Escape to an island-inspired paradise at Jackalope Brewing Company with the release of Hazy Cask, specialty cocktails, tropical hard seltzers, delicious food, live music, steel drum performances, yard games, vinyl spin art, costume contests, and family- and pet-friendly activities all day long!

• THE FRAY (8/4) - “The Summer Of Light Tour” is coming to FirstBank Amphitheater with Dashboard Confessional - music that spans decades!

• THURSDAY NIGHT OUT (8/6) - Bring the family to not only stroll the gardens of Cheekwood in their golden hour, but then also enjoy some live tunes from local artist, Justyna Kelley!

• MUSIC AT THE MANSION (8/30) Celebrate our nation’s 250th Anniversary with a FREE patriotic concert featuring the Two Rivers Community Orchestra.

THIS WEEKEND

07.24 - FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY @ Percy Warner Park 07.25 - GLOW IN THE PARK: SUMMER NIGHTS @ The Adventure Park at Nashville (ages 7+) 07.25 - FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION @ TPAC 07.25 - PICKIN’ IN THE PARK @ Harvey Park 07.25 - BIG BAND DANCES @ Centennial Park MAKE THE MOST OF JULY

UPCOMING FREE FUN

07.22 - KIDS DAY AT THE PARK @ Pinkerton Park 07.22 - SUGAR & SLIDES @ Fischer Park 07.24 - JULY MOVIE NIGHTS: A GOOFY MOVIE @ Tailgate Brewery Hendersonville 07.25 - 07.26 - THE MAGICAL WORLD OF HARRY PAWTER @ Baxter Bailey & Co 07.26 - MEET & GREET WITH ELSA @ The Hangout Cafe 07.31 SECRET LIFE OF PETS @ Mill Ridge Park

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Free School Supplies ✏️

Good news for Portland residents. The first 800 registered kids at the Back to School Bash will receive a free backpack with school supplies and hygiene products. No income requirements!

Pierogi & Pets

Join us for a fun-filled family event featuring delicious Polish food and on-site pet adoptions! It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy great food while meeting your new furry bff.

Dance Party For The Parents

I was dancing to MUNA at Bonnaroo while pregnant with my daughter, and now that they’re coming to The Pinnacle, I’m ready to take the party to the next level. Enter to win tickets, and I’ll see you there!*

Best part about summer? Obviously, ice cream. And since National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Hattie Jane’s Creamery! Also, someone at each of their five scoop shop locations will win free ice cream for a year. And who wouldn’t welcome a brain freeze in this heat?

SUMMER FESTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Photo: TN State Fair/Wilcon Co. Fair

This summer is in full swing, and the festival fun is just nonstop. Whether you’re a foodie, fan of freshness, enjoy rides, or the arts - there’s no shortage of local festivities that embrace what summer is all about!

• PEACH FEST (through 7/18 - 7/19) - It’s the final Peach Fest weekend at Breedens Orchard, where your little ones can enjoy picking perfectly ripe peaches straight from the trees with live music and lots of cobblers, pastries, and other treats to take home as well!

• KINDLING ARTS FESTIVAL (7/23 - 7/26) - A great festival for your teen or aspiring artist to witness a variety of dance, theater, poetry, and other creative works from local talent. (win tix)

• MURFREESBORO HOT CHICKEN FESTIVAL (7/23) - Come hungry to Historic Downtown Square to enjoy live music and entertainment, local vendors, and one hot competition to win the people’s vote for best hot chicken!

• BLOOMS BASH: U-PACK FLOWER FESTIVAL (8/1) - Have a relaxing afternoon at Little Star Farm, making fresh bouquets and taking family photos with the beautiful flower fields as your backdrop.

• TENNESSEE STATE FAIR (8/13 - 8/22) - Farm animals, fair food, games, and carnival rides - classic summer good times!

• TOMATO ART FESTIVAL (8/7 - 8/8) - A summer staple uniting fruits, vegetables, and the Nashville community - enjoy fun-themed art, local music, delicious food, costumes, wacky contests, shopping, kids activities, and more at Five Points!

• WATERMELON FESTIVAL (8/15) - This free fest at Nashville Farmers Market has it all - pony rides, a petting zoo, 21+ watermelon drinks, two music stages, face painting, crafts, yard games, and puppy adoptions!

THIS WEEKEND

MAKE THE MOST OF JULY

07.17 - NASHVILLE SC VS ATLANTA UNITED FC + POST SHOW FIREWORKS @ GEODIS Park 07.17 - DIVE-IN MOVIE: LILO & STITCH @ Nashville Shores 07.18 - 07.19 - HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE: GLOW-N-FIRE @ Bridgestone Arena (win VIP!) 07.18 - TN SUNFLOWER & ZINNIA FESTIVAL @ Lucky Ladd Farms 07.19 - ECSTATIC DANCE NASHVILLE @ Millennium Dance Complex (kids under 17 free!) 07.19 - THE HEIST: KIDS MODE @ The Escape Game Berry Hill, dates flexible (win tix!)*

UPCOMING FREE FUN

07.17 - JULY MOVIE NIGHTS: MEGAMIND @ Tailgate Brewery Hendersonville 07.21 - STORYTIME @ Pinewood Social 07.24 - SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT SERIES: MONSTERS INC @ Tanger Outlets 07.24 - FAMILY PROGRAM: VELVET ART @ Country Music Hall of Fame 07.24 - FANTASIA FRIDAY + FOAM ZONE @ Moss-Wright Park 07.30 JULY MOVIE NIGHT: SANDLOT @ Tailgate Brewery HQ 07.31- MOVIES IN THE PARK: HOPPERS @ Peay Park 08.04 - JURASSIC DIGGERS @ LAVERGNE LIBRARY

WTD FOR ZERO DOLLARS

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Best Indoor Playspaces

For when the humidity gets you down, but you still want to get out of the house. There are so many fantastic indoor playgrounds and creative spaces!

Get Creative With The Family

From pirate camp to craft nights, and exploring theater to making slime, Nashville has you and the kids covered.

Calling All Little Chefs

Enjoy a hands-on culinary arts-and-crafts experience at Molipazza, making homemade ice cream with Chef Renae. Delicious pizza dinner after class!

4th of July? ✓ Now let me tell you what we’re in for the rest of the month: sunflowers, dinosaurs, Puppy Pals, mermaids, and more! Also in July, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire is coming to Bridgestone Arena. If your little one is all revved up for this event, we’ve got a Family 4-pack of VIP Start Your Engine Passes to win for the 7/18 evening show!

DINOSAURS GALORE 🦕

Photo: Nashville Zoo

Honestly, there are an unusual but awesome amount of dinosaur-themed events happening in the Nashville area. Like, dinosaurs are trending. I’m here for it. Do your littles love exploring all things Jurassic? You’re welcome ↓↓

• DINOTREK (through 7/26) - It’s the last month to experience DinoTrek at Nashville Zoo with 50 towering, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs along a hidden path near the Historic Home!

• DINOSAUR MEET + GREET (Tuesdays & Thursdays) - Bring the kids to the Hermitage Branch of the Nashville Library to meet Roary!

• TODDLER ART: DECORATE A DINO MASK (7/9) - Decorate your very own dinosaur masks at Bordeaux Library to take home and make playtime prehistoric!

• JURASSIC PARK WATCH PARTY (7/10) - Join the East Branch Library in celebrating the library's Summer Reading Challenge by watching the 90s classic movie - Jurassic Park. Snacks provided!

• DINOSAUR ADVENTURE (7/11 - 7/12) - Spend the weekend at the Fairgrounds Nashville with life-sized dinosaurs, fossil digs, raptor training sessions, baby dino meet & greets, bounce houses, and dino scooters! Fully indoors.

• DINO CRAFT DAY (7/13) - Design your dinosaur masterpiece - all materials provided, including fossil crafts and dot paints.

• FRIDAY FAMILY DAY (every Friday) - Have an action-packed afternoon the whole family will go wild for at Lost Worlds Dinotopia with up to 20% off!

THIS MONTH

MAKE THE MOST OF JULY

07.10 - SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL @ Red River Farms 07.13 - MERMAID MONDAYS @ Nashville Shores 07.17 - PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: CHILD CARE, PIZZA + SLIME CREATIONS @ Hammer & Stain 07.22 - TODDLER FARM ADVENTURES @ Breedens Orchard 07.24 - FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY @ Percy Warner Park

UPCOMING FREE FUN

07.09 - ZOOVENTURES @ Church Street Park 07.10 - JULY MOVIE: GHOSTBUSTERS @ Tailgate Brewery Hendersonville 07.11 - LITTLE PUNK TOUR @ Hermitage Library 07.11 SECRET LIFE OF PETS @ Nashville Yards 07.11 - FÚTBAR SUMMER FEST & WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY @ Fairgrounds Nashville 07.12 - 1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY @ Woodland Play Cafe 07.15 - GLOW IN THE DARK OUTDOOR SCAVENGER HUNT @ Mill Ridge Park

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Family-Friendly Classes, Craft Nights & Camps

From pirate camp to craft nights, and exploring theater to making slime, Nashville has you and the kids covered.

Kids Mode: The Heist Now Open!

The Escape Game in Berry Hill now offers an engaging and rewarding experience, specifically designed with kids ages 5-10 in mind. Enter to win!*

Always hungry like me? Have you already mapped out your Burger Week destinations? We’re giving away $50 gift cards to two of my favorite participants - Joyland and The Pharmacy Burger. Best of luck, burger buds!

And while you’re in planning mode, I’m sure your 4th of July plans are coming together as well. If you don’t have anything set in stone, you still have a teensy bit of time to win tickets to Pinewood Social Independence Day Celebration! It’s a great family-friendly option downtown with a great view of the fireworks.

50+ CAN’T MISS EVENTS IN JULY

July is taking “full steam ahead” to the next level with this heat wave. At least there’s lots of cool stuff to do to distract us! BEST OF JULY ↓↓

• TENNESSEE SUNFLOWER & ZINNIA FESTIVAL (7/2 - 7/19) - Bring your cameras and wander through the picturesque fields snapping shots with the beautiful sunflower backdrop at Lucky Ladd Farms.

• UNDER THE SEA SENSORY EVENT (7/10) - Come to The Little Gym of Mount Juliet for ocean-themed fun with bubbles, water tables, and even themed snacks for an afternoon of discovery.

• PUPPY PALS LIVE (7/11) - Head to Franklin Theatre for an action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats!

• GNU TALES: IMPROVISED FAIRYTALES (7/11 - 7/12) - Geared toward children 3-8, but fun for all ages - join the Third Coast Comedy Club team for a brand new improvised fairytale that’ll bring some magic to your morning.

• PEACH FEST (7/11) - Enjoy a sun-soaked weekend at Breedens Orchard picking peaches with cobblers, pastries, lemonades, and more!

• HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS™ LIVE GLOW-N-FIRE (7/18 - 7/19) Watch your kids’ fave hot wheels monster trucks brought to life with a car crushing dinosaur, and riders performing high-flying stunts and fire breathing!

• COCO FEST SUMMER (7/19) - Enjoy a free all-ages festival with lots of local live music at Hop Springs honoring Cobyn’s Impact - a non-profit helping to make playing music accessible to everyone!

• MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO (7/20) - The Musical Instrument Petting Zoo at Country Music Hall of Fame allows for budding musicians and curious children to explore and familiarize themselves with fiddles, banjos, ukuleles, and more! Kids 18 and under from Middle TN always get in free.

• DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL (7/24) - Watch competing marching band groups compete with spellbinding visual formations and stunning choreography set to a diverse array of classical, jazz, pop and rock music at Nissan Stadium.

• CORNELIA AIRPARK CONCERTS (7/25) - The July concert has Sweet Magnolia, Mudbug Stompers, and Forever King Clark taking the stage, with family activities, vendors, and more at Cornelia Fort Airpark. Win tickets!

FREE FREE FREE

photo: Dancing People

07.01 NISSAN FREE WEDNESDAYS @ National Museum of African American Music 07.01 NASHVILLE SC SOCCER CELEBRATION @ GEODIS PARK 07.02 FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT @ Stokes Brown Public Library 07.04 MUSIC CITY HOT CHICKEN FESTIVAL @ East Park 07.07 PICKIN’ IN THE PLAZA @ PNC Plaza 07.07 KIDS PARTY WITH DANCING PEOPLE @ Nectar Urban Cantina 07.11 BIG BAND DANCES: MUSIC CITY LATIN ORCHESTRA @ Centennial Park MORE FREE STUFF TO DO

WHERE TO SEE FIREWORKS THIS WEEKEND

07.02 - SMYRNA FIREWORKS WITH RUBIKS GROOVE @ Lee Victory Park 07.03 & 07.05 - FIREWORKS @ Nashville Shores 07.03 - INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS @ Moss-Wright Park 07.03 - HENDERSONVILLE FREEDOM FESTIVAL @ Drakes Creek Park 07.03 - HALF BATCH BREWING BACKYARD PARTY @ Hendersonville Memorial Park 07.04 - RED, WHITE & BOOM @ Crockett Park 07.04 - LET FREEDOM SING @ Downtown 07.04 - CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH FIREWORKS BLAST @ First Baptist Mount Juliet LOTS MORE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

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All Ages Concerts & Live Music

Have a little one who loves moving and grooving? Take them to check out these upcoming all ages concerts and day fests!

It’s SO Hot

POV: It’s sweltering hot, and the only way we’re playing outside is if family-friendly water events are involved.

Upcoming Storytime Events

Bilingual, outdoors, mixed with song and dance - Nashville has tons of fun ways to enjoy reading with your little one.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

“One of the coolest subscriptions" ever joined, "worth every penny," and "one of the best things to happen to the live music scene." Do615 MORE members’ words, not ours. Enjoy 12 months for $50.

Beyond excited for one of my favorite wholesome events of the year, Water Lantern Festival, this Saturday at Centennial Park. If you haven’t already, you can enter to win tickets! Before that, though, I definitely recommend watching the Nashville Pride Parade downtown for free. The Pride Festival that follows features an amazing lineup of music and drag performances, plus a kids and family area!

And for the foodies, in the not-so-distant future, we’ve got Nashville Scene’s Burger Week coming up July 6th - 12th, where you can score specialty burger deals all over town. We’ve got a giveaway to win $50 gift cards to Joyland and The Pharmacy Burger!

KEEP COOL 😎

Summer Splash Pad at Nashville Zoo

It is officially summer, and well, Tennessee is muggy and hot. So, let the kids and yourselves actually enjoy it, keeping cool at these water-filled funtivities!

• WEEKLY PADDLE AT FALL CREEK BOAT RAMP (6/25) - Meet at the Fall Creek Recreation Center to head out on the water as a group in your kayak or paddleboard. Great for an activity to do with your teenager!

• SPLASH DAYS (6/25-6/28) - Play in the splash pad, get lost in a sea of foam in the bubble blast, or zoom down inflatable water slides at Lucky Ladd Farms.

• WATERFEST (6/26) - Enjoy this free family event celebrating local rivers and streams! The festival will have water-based activities, interactive displays, two waterslides, a splash pad, prize giveaways, and a dance party at Peay Park.

• SMYRNA SPLASH & DASH (6/27) - Join Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center for the Inaugural Splash & Dash, where kids have the chance to participate in marathon-like beginner-friendly activities with swimming, running, medals, and more! Ages 6 -15.

• MATINAE MOVIE MONDAY: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (6/29) - Get the full movie experience on the giant LED screen at the wavepool after playing all day on the water slides, lazy river, and Kowabunga Beach at Nashville Shores.

• SUMMER SPLASH PRESENTED by ICEE® (7/4 - 8/29) Each Saturday in July and August, guests can experience the Splash Shack at Nashville Zoo while taking advantage of watermelon eating contests, the bubble zone, dunk-a-zookeeper, and more - just bring your essentials!

• MERMAID MONDAYS (7/6 - 7/27) - Every Monday in July at Nashville Shores, kids can meet and pose for photos with a real-life mermaid at Barefootin’ Bay!

• FRIDAY LUAU PARTY (7/10) - Take the fam to Pleasant Green Pool for all-day giveaways, yard games, music, and competitions with a tropical theme.

• SPLASH BASH (7/11) - Mill Ridge Park will have water sprayers, balloons, and slides to keep you cool and entertained, with popsicles and treats provided!

• SUMMER READING: WATER DAY (7/15) - The Millersville Fire Department is having a special sprinkler day at Millersville Community Center - free to attend!

FREE FREE FREE

06.25 - BLUE(Y) RAVE KIDS PARTY @ Plaza Mariachi 06/25 MOVIES IN THE PARK: BACK TO THE FUTURE @ Elmington Park 06.26 - MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: LOST IN PARADISE @ Fran Hutson Amphitheater 06.26 SUMMER LINE SERIES: DEVON GILFILLIAN @ Nashville Yards 06.27 - NASHVILLE PRIDE PARADE @ Broadway and 8th 06.27 - ALL-STAR BBQ SERIES @ Famous Dave’s Hermitage 07.04 - MUSIC CITY HOT CHICKEN FESTIVAL @ East Park MORE FREE STUFF TO DO

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT, LET’S GO

FAMILY-FRIENDLY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND

07.02 - SMYRNA FIREWORKS WITH RUBIKS GROOVE @ Lee Victory Park 07.03 & 07.05 - FIREWORKS @ Nashville Shores 07.03 - INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS @ Moss-Wright Park 07.03 - HENDERSONVILLE FREEDOM FESTIVAL @ Drakes Creek Park 07.04 - RED, WHITE & BOOM @ Adventure Science Center 07.04 - LET FREEDOM SING @ Downtown LOTS MORE CELEBRATIONS

FEATURED

Dive-In Movie Nights

Spend the afternoon enjoying the waterslides and splash pad, then make your way to the wavepool at Nashville Shores for evening movie showings on Fridays in July!

Get Up Close With The Animals

Animal Tales Mid-South will be joining the Millersville Community Center, so this is your chance to safely get up close and personal with some unique animals!

Upcoming Storytime Events

Bilingual, outdoors, mixed with song and dance - Nashville has tons of fun ways to enjoy reading with your little one.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

“One of the coolest subscriptions" ever joined, "worth every penny," and "one of the best things to happen to the live music scene." Do615 MORE members’ words, not ours. Enjoy 12 months for $50.

Cheers! It’s my birthday. Pair that with a week’s worth of 615 Day festivities - things are looking good for me. Ten years ago, I would have been planning back-to-back concerts and after-show drinks with friends, but now I’m just weirdly excited to check out all the free community events and day fests this weekend with my kiddo. The evolution of a Nashville milennial.

Also, it’s dads’ time to shine this weekend - we’ve got plenty of ways to celebrate Father’s Day. My family’s back-to-back show action? First, we’ve got The Rock and Roll Playhouse bringing the music of the Grateful Dead for kids to the Basement East (win tickets), and then Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got The Moves. Party animals!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but we’re already halfway through June. Let’s lock in those 4th of July plans!

• HALF BATCH BREWING BACKYARD PARTY (7/3) - Start the weekend off with live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and fireworks at Hendersonville Memorial Park. Kids 12 and under get in free!

• CITY OF GOODLETTEVILLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION (7/3) - Pack your blankets and chairs and bring the family to Moss-Wright Park for food vendors, activities, and fireworks set to music!

• LET FREEDOM SING! MUSIC CITY JULY 4TH (7/3 - 7/4) - Enjoy free live music and the Amazon Family Fun Zone all weekend. The lineup just dropped for the 4th, including All American Rejects, Sublime, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Lauren Daigle, NE-YO, Nick Jonas, and more!

• 4TH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY (7/4) - All you can eat BBQ, lawn games, kids’ activities, bowling, and a spectacular view of the downtown fireworks at Pinewood Social. Enter to win tickets!

• SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: RED, WHITE & BOOM (7/4) - Take your fam to Crockett Park in Brentwood for a free celebration of America’s 250th with face painting, cirque performers, balloon artists, live music, and fireworks!

• PARTY FOR JULY 4TH (7/4) - This free all-day celebration at The Nashville Distillery is fun for everyone, featuring live music, award-winning spirits, great food, and community vibes.

• CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH (7/4) - BYO blankets and chairs and grab a spot at First Baptist Church Mount Juliet for an evening of kids playing in the bounce house, food trucks, and a huge fireworks display! Free community event.

• RED, WHITE, & BREW (7/4) - The party before the party. Start the day with the Nations Mom Group for the 4th of July Parade, then pre-game at Fat Bottom Brewing with ice cold beers, live music, snow cones, kids crafts, and face painting!

FREE FREE FREE

06.20 - COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL @ Two Rivers Park 06.20 - KIDS DANCE PARTY @ Pinewood Social 06.20 - KIDS SUMMER PARTY @ Plaza Mariachi 06.21 - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA CELEBRATION @ Centennial Park (donation suggested) 06.25 - MOVIES UNDER THE GIANT GUITAR: JAWS @ The Outfield* 06.26 - WATERFEST @ Peay Park MORE FREE STUFF TO DO

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT, LET’S GO

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

06.20 - DONUTS WITH DAD @ The Little Gym Mt. Juliet 06.21 - SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES @ The Fisher Center* 06.21 - FATHER’S DAY WITH COWS & BABY GOATS @ S&G Legacy Farm 06.21 - JAZZ ON THE CUMBERLAND @ Wasioto Park 06.21 - FATHER’S DAY MUSEUM FUN DAY @ Lane Motor Museum 06.21 - DADS CLIMB FREE @ The Adventure Park at Nashville CELEBRATE DAD IN NASHVILLE

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615 Week Is Here

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Juneteenth Celebrations

Learning opportunities, live music, supporting local Black businesses, and more - Nashville is celebrating freedom in all kinds of ways!

Movies Under The Stars

From animated to action, Nashville’s outdoor movie schedule definitely has something for everyone.

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June is for grilling out, pool parties, outdoor movie nights, soccer celebrations, and concerts under the stars. If you haven’t hit up my top recs for the month yet, here ya go. It’s A LOT. Unwind from all the craziness, reflect, and set intentions for yourself and your family at Water Lantern Festival. The event has perfect timing, with things calming down at the end of the month on June 27th, at Centennial Park. It’s such a peaceful event full of happiness and healing that I think everyone should attend at least once (I’ve been 3x). Enter to win a pair of tickets!

WE LOVE YOU, DADS!

Photo: Lane Motor Museum

Wherever dad wants to celebrate, there is a Father’s Day Weekend event that’s a win for everyone!

• DINOTREK - Plan your visit to Nashville Zoo anytime over the weekend to come face-to-face with 20+ different species of towering, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs along a hidden path near the Historic Home.

• FATHER’S DAY FUN FAIR (6/20) - Head to Breedens Orchard for a family-friendly farm celebration filled with games, kid-approved activities, and plenty of space to run, laugh, and make memories together.

• EXPOSITION OF ELEGANCE: CLASSIC CARS & MOTORCYCLES (6/20 - 6/21) - All the beauty you can normally see at the Cheekwood gardens, but with fancy, vintage cars to admire as well!

• FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION (6/21) - The kids can play, making heartfelt crafts for dad while the grownups enjoy a special strip steak meal at Fat Bottom Brewing. BONUS: Dads can take home a 6-pack for free while supplies last!

• JAZZ ON THE CUMBERLAND (6/21) - Don’t miss a FREE Father’s Day edition of Jazz on the Cumberland at Wasioto Park with food trucks and a kids’ play zone!

• A DAY FOR DAD (6/21) - Southall Farm & Inn is throwing down for an unforgettable afternoon with a grill-master approved menu (including special kids items), lawn games, axe throwing, and more!

• FATHER’S DAY BASH FOR GRATEFUL DADS (6/21) - The Rock and Roll Playhouse is bringing the music of the Grateful Dead for kids to the Basement East for an early afternoon concert dads will love. Enter to win tickets!

• DADS CLIMB FREE (6/21) - Spend the day up in the trees - tickets are BOGO at The Adventure Park at Nashville.

• FATHER’S DAY MUSEUM FUN DAY (6/21) - Dads admitted free all day at Lane Motor Museum to enjoy the exhibits and 150+ unique vehicles.

FREE FREE FREE

06.13 - ASCEND COMMUNITY DAY @Ascend Amphitheater 06.13 - K-POP GOLDEN PARTY @ Hermitage Library 06.13 - BE-AT YOUR BEST DRUM CLASS @ LaVergne Library 06.13 - NEIGHBOR FEST @ American Legion 82 (kids under 12 free) 06.20 - KIDS DANCE PARTY @ Pinewood Social 06.28 - WNXP SUMMER LINE SERIES FT. DEVON GILFILLIAN, BULLY + MORE @ Nashville Yards MORE FREE STUFF TO DO

JUNTEENTH CELEBRATIONS

06.13 - BLACK ON BUCHANAN 06.19 - JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY DAY @ National Museum of African American Music 06.19 - JUNETEENTH615 FREEDOM EXPOSITION & FIREWORKS @ Centennial Park 06.19 - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION @ Tennessee State Museum 06.20 - JUNETEENTH STORYTIME @ Parnassus Books MORE WAYS TO CELEBRATE

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Upcoming Storytime Events

Bilingual, outdoors, mixed with song and dance - Nashville has tons of fun ways to enjoy reading with your little one.

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Movies Under The Stars

From animated to action, Nashville’s outdoor movie schedule definitely has something for everyone.

June is the best. Happy Pride Month, 615 Day (week), the birth of yours truly. Lots of things to celebrate, and I know we’re all for having a good time. Get out and enjoy these last few weeks of “spring” at Musicians Corner, Roots & Rhythms Americana Concert Series, and Nashville Farmers Market Summer Fest - we’ve got cool giveaways for each of them!

50+ CAN’T MISS JUNE HAPPENINGS

Photo: Nashville Pride

Future prediction: you’re gonna be tired. But this month’s events will make it totally worth it!

• ASHLAND CITY SUMMERFEST (6/2-6/6) - Enjoy rides and games with free concerts, laser shows, and fireworks at Riverbluff Park!

• USA VS. PARAGUAY SOCCER CELEBRATION (6/12) - Join Nashville SC for a free soccer celebration with awesome food, fan activations, music, and a live showing of the USA’s opening match versus Paraguay on the World Stage!

• DEVOTED TO DOLLY (6/13) - Rose Colored Glasses will take your family on a journey through the much-loved favorites of the country queen herself, Dolly Parton, at Franklin Theatre.

• JUNE COMMUNITY DAY: HONEY HARVEST (6/13)- Learn about bees and local honey at this free event at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm.

• YOGA WITH MACC SHELTER DOGS (6/14) - Yoga, but with cute dogs you might take home.

• BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL (6/15 - 6/20) - It’s showtime! The ghost with the most is coming to TPAC.

• FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY (6/26) - This outdoor bluegrass series brings the community together at Percy Warner Park. Kids under 12 get in free!

• NASHVILLE PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE (6/27) - The parade kicks off on Broadway between 8th Ave and 2nd Ave. Bring water and help the community celebrate love - the parade is free! Then catch Fancy Hagood, BOHDI, Molly Grace, and the Gay Ole’ Opry, among other great artists, on the fest lineup. Enter to win a pair of VIP tickets and an overnight stay at Virgin Hotel!*

• WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL (6/27)- An evening of magic and reflection at sunset with The Parthenon as your backdrop.

THIS WEEKEND

RYMAN & BMI BLOCK PARTY (6/4 - 6/6) @ PNC Plaza (FREE) MY FAIR LADY (6/4 - 6/6) @ FSD Performing Arts Center MOVIES IN THE PARK: A CINDERELLA STORY (6/4) @ Elmington Park TASTE OF THE SQUARE (6/5) @ Downtown Gallatin LASER PRINCE (6/6) @ Adventure Science Center HILL FEST (6/6) @ Fischer Park KIDS EAT FREE AT OTAKU RAMEN (6/7) @ The Factory at Franklin

SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES

Families will discover fun and playful ways to move—from yoga and jumping rope to cartwheeling and silly dance moves—all in a welcoming environment at The Fisher Center on June 21st, where the magic of Sesame Street comes to life on stage.*

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Celebrate Summer Solstice

The Celtic band Red River Breeze will fill the woods with folk music while you stroll along to discover the Fairy and Troll House Villages!

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After days of endless rain, whose spirits need a little uplifting? I feel ya. Dancing never fails to boost my mood, which is why I’m looking forward to the Nashville Cypher Story at TPAC on June 5th. It’s the first street style theatrical production of its kind made in Nashville for Nashville, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets!

Need dancing in your life urgently? Check out these all-ages concerts!

FUN, BUT MAKE IT FREE

Photo: Nashville Symphony Community Concerts

Just show up ready for a good time - Nashville always has a variety of free shows and events to attend!

• SCHOOL’S OUT FESTIVAL (5/29) - Kick off the summer at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center with free food, a live DJ, yard games, prizes, face paint, and a princess to meet!

• EASTPOINT NEIGHBORHOOD KICKOFF PARTY (5/30) - Featuring a ceremonial “Community Shovel Turn” with East Nashville kids, live mural painting, bounce houses, face painting, and a construction-themed sandbox - you won’t want to miss this free celebration!

• CELEBRATE MUSIC CITY (5/30) - Head to Vinyl Tap for a free, all-ages afternoon of live music from Nashville's best emerging music artists. There will also be a complimentary dance lesson early in the day!

• SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (5/31 - 7/4) - Enjoy performances from The Wannabeatles, The Eaglemaniacs, Rubiks Groove, and more, along with food trucks and kids' activities at Crockett Park, on various dates starting this Sunday!

• FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT WITH NASHVILLE SYMPHONY (6/3) - Whether you're a lifelong symphony fan or brand new to orchestral music, this is the perfect way to experience the power of live music at Historic Rock Castle!

• RYMAN & BMI BLOCK PARTY (6/4 - 6/6) - A full weekend of live music - catch Tenille Arts, Leah Blevins, Colton Bowlin, and more at PNC Plaza!

• FUN FRIDAY: TOUCH-A-TRUCK (6/12) - Kids can get up close to all kinds of vehicles—from fire engines and police cruisers to dump trucks, helicopters, and everything in between at Moss-Wright Park.

• BIG BAND DANCES (6/13 - 8/15) - Experience live swing, jazz, and dancing at Centennial Park all summer long with dance lessons to kick the night off.

DATE NIGHT? SORTED.

HAPPENING SOON

DOUBLE FEATURE MOVIE NIGHTS (5/26 - 5/28) @ Stardust Drive-In Theatre POKÉMON CLUB (5/28) @ Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch A SLICE OF THE COMMUNITY PIZZA FESTIVAL (5/30) @ WNPT | Nashville PBS STATEHOOD DAY CELEBRATION (5/30 - 6/1) @ Tennessee State Museum MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME CLASS (6/1) @ Old Hickory Social BANANA PUDDING FESTIVAL (6/6) @ MTSU Live Stock Center EXPLORE DO615FAMILY

BOREDOM DOESN’T STAND A CHANCE

Incoming… Best Summer Ever Hey, summer break, we accept the challenge. If your kids love the waterpark, ice cream, boat rides, visiting the zoo, bowling, fancy cars, and theatre - this giveaway is for YOU. Our School’s Out Summer Sweepstakes has everything you need to entertain the kids (and yourselves). Enter to win!

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Yeah! Rocks Music Camp Showcase + Silent Auction See emerging young artists perform original songs created during their weeklong music program, and bid on items like Bonnaroo tix, vinyl, and more!

Are flight costs and gas prices putting a damper on your vacation season? Yeah, me too. Take a trip through taste - experience authentic Florentine sandwiches from All’Antico Vinaio in the heart of Nashville. The kids will love their Nutella sandwich - a fan fave. Enter to win a $100 gift card!

And while we’re trying to save a little money, there are plenty of cheap and free festivities to do over Memorial Day Weekend!

WIN THE KEYS TO SUMMER SUCCESS 😎

Parents, this is actually for you. The kids are nearly out of school and will be looking for a summer of entertainment. *Enters Do615 Family.

Let us help you keep the kids busy. We're giving one lucky winner the keys to summer success with our School's Out Summer Sweepstakes!  Prize Includes:

• 2 Gold Season Passes to Nashville Shores + Parking

• A Sightseeing or Dinner Cruise Experience on The Capitol from Nashville Riverboats

• Gift Cards to Jeni’s Ice Creams

• A Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Exposition of Elegance: Classic Cars & Motorcycles at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

• 8 Passes to Nashville Zoo

• Admission to Jungle Week Camp at Nashville Children’s Theatre

• A Dinner + Bowling Experience at Pinewood Social

FREE EVENTS & SHOWS

PICKIN’ IN THE PARK (5/23) @ Harvey Park ABRACADABRA MAGICAL STORYTIME (5/23) @ Nashville Public LIbrary - Hermitage Branch RYMAN COMMUNITY DAY (5/24) @ PNC Plaza SPLASH PAD OPENING DAY (5/25) @ Fischer Park MAY MOVIE NIGHTS: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN (5/28) @ Tailgate Brewery THE BIG WAVE (5/29) @ Veterans Memorial Park ASHLAND CITY SUMMERFEST (6/2 - 6/6) @ Riverbluff Park MORE FUN FOR FREE

YOUR AMBIENT SOUNDSCAPE JOURNEY AWAITS

Join A Concert On The Moon Stardust combines stunning 360-degree visuals in the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium with an awe-inspiring live musical performance. Grab your tickets before they sell out!

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Hellbender On The River

Supporting the Cumberland River Compact, enjoy local live music, great food, experiences, and more on May 28th. Win tix!

Kids Rockin The Farm

Join the School of Rock Mt. Juliet for an evening of music as their talented students take the stage once again at the stunning Starstruck Farm.

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Free Storytime Festivities

Stories with music, magic, with puppets, outdoors/indoors, and bilingual - you can always find the perfect events for your babies through pre-schoolers!