Things to do this weekend in and around Nashville
Friendly fun in Nashville area for Friday, September 11, 2026 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, September 11, 2026
Homeschool LEGO Robotics and Engineering - Fridays at LifePoint Church Franklin Campus - September 11, 2026 (part of an ongoing Friday series) - Franklin, TN. Hands-on robotics and engineering classes let homeschoolers in grades K-8 build and code LEGO creations in age-specific sessions.
HIP Donelson Farmers Market - September 11, 2026 (recurring Fridays) - Nashville, TN. Browse local produce, artisan goods, and food vendors at this neighborhood outdoor market with evening hours.
Musicians Corner Fall Series - September 11, 2026 (fall Fridays concert series) - Nashville, TN. Enjoy free live music in the park featuring local and touring artists in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
Story Time at Breeden's Orchard - September 11, 2026 - Mount Juliet, TN. Little ones can listen to themed stories among the apple trees and then explore the orchard with their families.
Open Gym at Let It Shine Gymnastics - September 11, 2026 (select Fridays) - Franklin, TN. Kids can jump, tumble, and practice skills during supervised open gym time on the equipment.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Nashville Ballet: Live In Studio A - September 11–20, 2026 - Nashville, TN. See an intimate mixed program featuring Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante alongside new works performed up close in the ballet’s studio theater.
Laser Music Shows - Put yourself inside the music! - September 12, 2026 (selected dates) - Nashville, TN. Experience favorite artists in a planetarium setting with surround sound, 360-degree visuals, and dazzling laser effects.
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Nashville area - September 12–13, 2026 (plus additional dates) - Various Nashville area locations. Book a complimentary 30-minute outdoor photo shoot and purchase only the professionally edited images you love.
Shakespeare in the Park 2026 - September 12, 2026 (part of September run) - Nashville, TN. Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy an evening of classic Shakespeare performed outdoors at the Centennial Park bandshell.
13 THE MUSICAL (PG): September 11-20 - September 11–13, 2026 (continuing through Sept. 20) - Murfreesboro, TN. Follow a New York teen’s move to the Midwest in this high-energy, PG-rated coming-of-age musical comedy.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Parthenon Architecture Audio Tour - Ongoing daily, including September 13, 2026 - Nashville, TN. Explore Nashville’s full-scale Parthenon replica with a self-guided audio tour explaining its classical design and history.
Featured Exhibit: MathRox at Discovery Center - September 11–13, 2026 (and extended dates) - Murfreesboro, TN. Kids can play their way through hands-on math challenges and interactive exhibits that make numbers fun.
General Jackson Showboat Midday Cruise (Nashville LIVE) - September 11–13, 2026 (and select additional dates) - Nashville, TN. Cruise the Cumberland River on a historic showboat while enjoying a live music and entertainment lunch show.
The Nashville Fair 2026 - September 11–13, 2026 (continues through Sept. 20) - Nashville, TN. Spend the day on the midway with rides, fair food, animals, and family activities at the city’s annual fair.
Springhouse Theatre Company Production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame - September 11–13, 2026 (plus following weekend) - Smyrna, TN. Enjoy a musical retelling of Victor Hugo’s classic story presented on stage by a local theatre company.