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Cheekwood Harvest

Featuring the NEW Marigold River, Harvest NIGHTS, and 100,000 pumpkins throughout the festival! Fall magic returns at Cheekwood Harvest! During this six-week festival, Nashville’s historic 55-acre botanical garden transforms into a seasonal wonderland. Celebrate the coziest season with outdoor fun, live entertainment, and the beauty of autumn. The fall festival continues after dusk at Harvest NIGHTS on Thursdays, where you can see the scarecrows illuminated after dark, plus our towering Jack-o’-Lantern Topiary, a glowing centerpiece built from dozens of hand-carved faux jack-o’-lanterns.
Dates: 
10/08/2026
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: 
Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205, United States
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JBF Nashville | HUGE Kids' Pop-Up Sale - Fall/Winter '26

With kids growing fast and budgets feeling tighter than ever, JBF Nashville is your go-to destination for fall and winter essentials, offering everything from clothing and toys to baby gear and more in one convenient place. This once-a-season pop-up event features over 100,000 new and gently used items, all discounted 50 to 90 percent off retail prices. Sourced from more than 400 local families, every item is carefully inspected and organized for an easy, stress-free shopping experience. Save time, money, gas, and energy while finding what your family needs. Join the Rockstar Presales on October 15, or shop the public sale October 16 through 18 at Fairgrounds Nashville, Expo 2 this year.
Dates: 
10/16/2026
10/17/2026
10/18/2026
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Location: 
Fairgrounds Nashville (Expo 2) 401 Wingrove St, Nashville, TN 37203
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TPAC Education & Community Engagement presents Arts Adventure: When I Grow Up (Ages 9 - 13)

Big dreams start with a little imagination! Inspired by the musical Matilda, participants will sing, dance, and explore what it takes to bring a musical theatre number to life. TPAC teaching artists will guide students through vocal and dance techniques inspired by songs from the show while encouraging them to make bold character choices and perform with confidence.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
10:30 AM to 12 PM
Location: 
Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37219, United States
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Fall Break LEGO Camp at Bricks 4 Kidz Franklin: Full Day or Half Day

October 12–16 at 215 Gothic Court, Suite 102, in Franklin, Bricks 4 Kidz offers a five-day Fall Break LEGO Camp for kids ages 5–12. Guided by experienced instructors, campers use LEGO bricks to build specially designed models while exploring science, technology, engineering, architecture, and art through a new theme each day. Families can choose a half-day option from 9 am–noon for $215 or a full-day option from 9 am–3 pm for $339. With hands-on building challenges, structured activities, and pl
Dates: 
10/12/2026
10/13/2026
10/14/2026
9-12 or 9-3
Location: 
Dance Mania Nashville, Gothic Court, Franklin, TN, USA
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Your 48th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair returns to the Great Lawn in Nashville’s iconic Centennial Park!

The 48th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair 2026 is open for free to the public Oct. 9, 10, & 11, 2026, outdoors in the heart of Nashville at beautiful Centennial Park, adjacent to the iconic Parthenon. The show is ranked in the top 25 of premier craft art fairs in the country. Attracting approximately 45,000 visitors annually, an opportunity for artists to directly meet and engage patrons, collectors, and the public. This juried art show presents traditional and contemporary fine craft, handmade by ~200 individual artists. Open to artists who reside in the United States.
Dates: 
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
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Location: 
Centennial Park, West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA
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International Archaeology Day at the Parthenon

On October 17, 2026, the Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society and the Nashville Parthenon are teaming up to join hundreds of archaeological organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day and the Tennessee STEAM Festival. Stop by activity stations from 9 AM - 12 PM!
Dates: 
10/17/2026
9 AM - 12 PM
Location: 
Nashville Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
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Rock & Roll Playhouse: Halloween Spectacular for Kids - NASHVILLE

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. This children’s concert is not associated with or endorsed by the artist. See you at the show! This concert for kids and families shares the music of the artist named above with a new generation of music lovers, but is not associated with or endorsed by the artist. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
Dates: 
10/31/2026
11:30 AM
Location: 
The Basement East, 917 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
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Family Story Time at Nashville Public Library - Looby Branch

Join us for interactive stories, songs, and other fun activities for the whole family! Siblings are welcome. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Dates: 
10/14/2026
10/21/2026
10/28/2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 
2301 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37228
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Experience the Science of History at Belle Meade Historic Site

As part of the Tennessee STEAM Festival, come experience STEAM as it relates to Belle Meade’s history. Take a tour of our 1850s Greek Revival Mansion (10:15, 12:45, or 2:45) to learn about the technology of the Victorian Era. You can also explore several activity stations on the grounds: construct a popsicle stick bridge, experiment with color-changing milk, make a paper walking horse, design a paper plate greenhouse, and build a 3D cardstock structure. Space is limited on the tours, so be sure to nab your spot to avoid missing out. (If tours are full, you’ll still have full access to the activity stations.)
Dates: 
10/10/2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, USA
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Kids Markets at Ghoulastic Bookfair and Market

Kids Markets are exciting, family-friendly farmers market-style events for kids ages 5-17! Register today at www.kidsmarkets.com.
Dates: 
10/31/2026
12-4pm
Location: 
Smyrna Public Library, Enon Springs Road West, Smyrna, TN, USA
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DIY-U Kids’ Workshops at Participating Lowe's

Your next family adventure starts here! We're to help you and your mini-builder learn, play and grow together with hands on workshops, family fun and exclusive experiences - all free for members. Join MyLowe’s Rewards™ Kids Club today! Every visit is a new adventure. Check out our website to register for an upcoming, fun-filled workshops you and your kids don't want to miss! Workshop sold out? Visit your store at 1pm on the day of the workshop to see if any unclaimed kits are available.
Dates: 
10/17/2026
11/14/2026
12/12/2026
10am - 1pm
Location: 
Visit our website to find a participating Lowe's store near you today!
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The Addams Family - Studio Tenn

In a world that asks us to fit in, this show reminds us how joyful it is to stand out. Step into the delightfully kooky world of The Addams Family, the musical comedy that celebrates the wonderfully weird. When Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, falls in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet and perfectly “normal” young man, she asks her father, Gomez, to keep the secret from her mother, Morticia. But when Lucas and his very normal parents come to dinner at the Addams mansion, an unforgettable night of shocking confessions, hilarious culture clashes, and family chaos unfolds.
Dates: 
10/08/2026
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
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Location: 
2000 Mallory Lane suite 130 624, Franklin, TN, USA
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Love That Dog (For Ages 8+ and their Families)

Little Blue Theatre Company opens its season with Love That Dog, running October 9–18 at the CPAS Black Box in Centennial Park. Adapted by Andrew Frank and Jason Howard from Sharon Creech's award-winning novel, the one-person production stars Maya Riley (she/they) as Jack and is directed by Colin Peterson. It's recommended for ages 8 and up and their families, and every performance in the run is sensory-friendly. The timing is not an accident. Love That Dog is on the fourth-grade reading list in Metro Nashville Public Schools this grading period, and the run falls over MNPS fall break — so the kids currently reading the book can see it staged, with a parent or grandparent, on a week they're out of school.
Dates: 
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
Fridays at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Location: 
CPAS Black Box in Centennial Park
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