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Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival 2023

In a city where one in six residents is foreign–born, the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival is not only one of Nashville’s favorite and most vibrant festivals, but also a celebration and reminder of what makes Nashville a great place to live. This FREE Festival provides an opportunity for intercultural dialogue through a Nashville festival experience and features a variety of dance and musical performances on different stages, food vendors offering authentic and exotic tastes from around the world, hands-on children’s activities, an area just for teens, a marketplace, and so much more!
Dates: 
10/07/2023
10am-6pm
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Location:

Centennial Park- Nashville
2500 W End Ave
Nashville, TN, 37203
United States

Tricks and Tactics in the Chess Opening

Tricks and Tactics in the Opening Learn how to win -- and avoid being beaten -- in the beginning of the game. Family discount available (2 for 1)
Dates: 
10/14/2023
10am
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Keller Farm's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Opens the First Saturday in October! In addition to the pumpkin patch, enjoy concessions, kid-friendly zip lines, wagon rides, barrel train, playground, corn maze, jump pad & more! Check our Facebook page for last minute closings due to inclement weather.
Dates: 
10/07/2023
10/08/2023
10/13/2023
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Location:

542 Firetower Road
Dickson, TN, 37055
United States

Phone:

(615) 441-4872

Little Folkies Fall Series

Little Folkies is a group music class for children, babies to preschoolers, and their grown-ups. Songs are unique blend of traditional and original folk music and incorporates finger, hand, and body movement, as well as live instruments and singing aiding in language development, fine motor skills, and a general appreciation of music.
Dates: 
10/06/2023
10/13/2023
10/20/2023
9:30AM
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Location:

We Rock The Spectrum
2054 Gallatin Pike N
Madison, TN, 37115
United States

Phone:

4123284151

Painted Rock Art Show

Painted rocks from all ages entered into the show are available for viewing at Citizens Bank in Red Boiling Springs, TN
Dates: 
10/03/2023
10/04/2023
10/05/2023
9:00 AM
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Location:

530 E. Main Street PO Box 174
Red Boiling Springs , TN, 37150
United States

Phone:

615-699-0152

The Mousetrap

A timeless tale of “whodunnit,” Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap strands seven strangers at Monkswell Manor during a blizzard. The world’s longest continuously running play for over 60 years, The Mousetrap continues to delight and intrigue mystery lovers of all ages.
Dates: 
10/13/2023
10/14/2023
10/15/2023
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Organization:

Larry Keeton Theatre

Location:

108 Donelson Pike
Nashville, TN, 37214
United States

Phone:

(615) 231-1231

STEAM-a-Palooza at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

The Discovery Center’s signature Tennessee STEAM Festival kick-off event, “STEAM-A-Palooza” returns this year on Saturday Oct. 14th, from 12pm to 4pm. This free outdoor event (rain or shine) features local artists, scientists and engineers for all-ages, hands-on fun. People ages 1-100 can travel booth to booth and learn about the processes behind robotics, composting, cosmetics, creative arts, physics, environmental conservation, mathematics, meteorology and everything in between. Live performances! Food Trucks! And more!
Dates: 
10/14/2023
12:00 PM 4:00 PM
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Location:

502 SE Broad St
Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
United States

Phone:

(615) 890-2300

Nashville Oktoberfest 2023

Oktoberfest has something for EVERYONE! Delicious German foods from dozens of restaurants & vendors, world-class beer, tons of events, Arts & Crafts vendors, live German music, the Dachshund Derby, and the 2nd largest 5K Race & Run in Tennessee – plus so much more!
Dates: 
10/05/2023
10/06/2023
10/07/2023
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Location:

1226 7th Ave N.
Nashville, TN, 37208
United States

Phone:

(615) 686-2867

Car Show at Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation

Join us for the 3rd Annual Car Show, hosted by the Mid-Tenn Hot Rodders. Registration from 10am-12pm ($20 per entry). Show from 12:00-4pm. Awards at 4pm. There will be multiple awards in each class; Including: mustangs, corvettes, classics, trucks, imports, modified, under construction, young guns (teens), best original, & best old school, best in show. Spectators are free.
Dates: 
10/07/2023
10 AM
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Location:

1399 Sam Davis Road
Smyrna, TN, 37167
United States

Phone:

(615) 459-2341

Drop-In Drawing at the Frist

Practice different techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Borrow materials from the station near the Ingram Gallery Information Desk or bring your own! (Note that only pencils and digital drawing surfaces are allowed in the galleries.)
Dates: 
10/05/2023
11/02/2023
12/07/2023
6:00–8:00 p.m.
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Organization:

Frist Art Museum

Location:

919 Broadway – Downtown
Nashville, TN, 37203
United States

Phone:

615.244.3340

Forest Fairy Houses with Warner Park Nature Center

Take a short hike through the forest as we gather fallen leaves, acorn caps, mossy twigs, and other natural items to create our own nature village of tiny homes and fairy houses at the amphitheater! Registration opens September 28.
Dates: 
10/12/2023
10am-11:30am
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Location:

7311 Highway 100
Nashville, TN, 37221
United States

Phone:

615-862-8555

TN Maker Fest 2023

Come and join a celebration of innovation, collaboration, creativity, and curiosity, at the TN Maker Fest! This free and family friendly event, held at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation, will showcase novices and experts of all ages, with one major thing in common: a joy for making and creation. Previously known as the Nashville Mini Maker Faire, this beloved event has attracted over 4,000 curious visitors to its doors. We hope it will continue to inspire and challenge minds both young and old to explore the amazing and varied world of “making”, by sparking your creativity, sharing skills, and connecting participants to the people who are helping to shape our amazing state.
Dates: 
10/07/2023
10 AM - 4 PM
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Location:

The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation - TN
2414 Highland Suite 102
Nashville, TN, 37212
United States

Phone:

(615) 343-1501