Homeschool & family fun in Nashville

Homeschool days, free outings and family events, each checked with the venue.

48current listings

37with upcoming dates

36free or no fee listed

15good for little kids (2–4)

Jump to: Homeschool days & classes · Free outings · Family events through Dec 31 · Free with a library card · Halloween & fall · Trick-or-treating · Calendar · Homeschool groups & resources

Free with a library card

Library-card passes from the Williamson County Public Library Discovery Passes page and the Nashville Public Library Community Passports page, checked Oct 23, 2026.

Battle of Franklin Trust pass (Carter House and Carnton classic tours)Williamson County Public Library Discovery Pass. Admits 2 adults and 3 children. Official page
Country Music Hall of Fame PassportNashville Public Library Community Passport: free admission for two adults. Official page
Frist Art Museum passWilliamson County Public Library Discovery Pass. Admits 2 adults. Official page
McLemore House Museum passWilliamson County Public Library Discovery Pass. Admits 2 adults and up to 4 children. Official page

Which library? Williamson County Public Library Discovery Passes go out from the Main Library in Franklin for 7 days. Nashville Public Library passports need an NPL card: place a hold, keep it up to 7 days (no renewals) and return unused passes to any branch.

Full details, rules and sources (4 passes)

Battle of Franklin Trust pass (Carter House and Carnton classic tours)

Battle of Franklin Trust · Franklin (Williamson County)

History & historic siteFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementWilliamson County

Williamson County Public Library Discovery Pass. Admits 2 adults and 3 children.

When: Any open day
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Free with a Williamson County Public Library card
Ages: Not listed on source
Booking: Borrow from the Main Library, 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin (7-day checkout).

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Williamson County Public Library: Discovery Passes

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Country Music Hall of Fame Passport

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementDowntown & nearby

Nashville Public Library Community Passport: free admission for two adults.

When: Any open day
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Free with a Nashville Public Library card
Ages: Not listed on source
Booking: Place a hold with your NPL card; 7-day checkout, no renewals. Show the passport at the museum's information desk.

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Nashville Public Library: Community Passports

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Frist Art Museum pass

Frist Art Museum · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementDowntown & nearby

Williamson County Public Library Discovery Pass. Admits 2 adults.

When: Any open day
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Free with a Williamson County Public Library card
Ages: Not listed on source
Booking: Borrow from the Main Library, 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin (7-day checkout).

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Williamson County Public Library: Discovery Passes

Last checked 2026-10-23.

McLemore House Museum pass

McLemore House Museum · Franklin (Williamson County)

History & historic siteFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementWilliamson County

Williamson County Public Library Discovery Pass. Admits 2 adults and up to 4 children.

When: Any open day
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Free with a Williamson County Public Library card
Ages: Not listed on source
Booking: Borrow from the Main Library, 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin (7-day checkout).

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Williamson County Public Library: Discovery Passes

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Calendar

Tap a date to see that day's events. Only listings with set dates appear here; places you can visit any open day are listed further down.

Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.

The Good for little kids (2–4) marker means the venue's own page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, such as a toddler storytime or free entry for the youngest kids. It's our planning note, not the venue's.

Coming up (next date for each)

Fri, Oct 23: Barfield Bash Carnival, Barfield Crescent Park (Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation) (Murfreesboro). Tickets sold for games, cake walk and bouncy house (prices not listed); Not So Haunted Hayride $5 per person
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Fri, Oct 23: Homeschool Teen Club (illustration & visual storytelling), Nashville Public Library, Edgehill Branch (Nashville). No fee listed
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Sat, Oct 24: Boo for Books, Williamson County Public Library, Fairview Branch (Fairview). Free book and candy
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Sat, Oct 24: Halloween Spooktacular, Nashville Public Library, Edmondson Pike Branch (Nashville). No fee listed
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Sat, Oct 24: PumpkinFest, Downtown Franklin (Heritage Foundation of Williamson County) (Franklin). No admission fee listed; Park & Ride shuttle from Harlinsdale Farm $1 per person each way
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Sun, Oct 25: Trick-or-Treat at Belle Meade, Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery (Nashville). Free admission; face painting $5; pick & carve a pumpkin $15
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Mon, Oct 26: Homeschool Monday, Frist Art Museum (Nashville). Adults $16; youth 18 and under free
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Tue, Oct 27: Spooky Stations, Nashville Public Library, Main Library (Children's area) (Nashville). No fee listed
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Tue, Oct 27: The Past is Boo-tiful! A Halloween Adventure Through the Archives, Metro Archives, Main Library (3rd floor) (Nashville). No fee listed
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Thu, Oct 29: Halloween Party, Nashville Public Library, Donelson Branch (Nashville). No fee listed
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Thu, Oct 29: Homeschool Friends, Nashville Public Library, Main Library (Children's Services) (Nashville). No fee listed
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Fri, Oct 30: SpooOOOoooky Music & Movement, Nashville Public Library, Madison Branch (Madison). No fee listed
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Fri, Oct 30: Toddler Spooktacular, Patterson Park Community Center (Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation) (Murfreesboro). Free
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Fri, Oct 30: Trick or Treat around the Historic Rutherford County Square, Main Street Murfreesboro (Public Square) (Murfreesboro). No fee listed
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Sat, Oct 31: Boo, Y'all: last-minute costume workshop, Nashville Public Library, Edgehill Branch (Nashville). No fee listed
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Sat, Oct 31: Creature Casualties, Warner Park Nature Center (Metro Parks) (Nashville). No fee listed
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Sat, Oct 31: Fall Festival, Patterson Park Community Center (Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation) (Murfreesboro). Free food listed; no fee listed
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Sat, Oct 31: Mr. Bond's Science Guys: Spooky Science Show, Nashville Public Library, Inglewood Branch (Nashville). No fee listed
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Mon, Nov 2: Homeschool Hangout, Williamson County Public Library, Fairview Branch (Fairview). No fee listed
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Tue, Nov 3: Squirrel Survival Games, Warner Park Nature Center (Metro Parks) (Nashville). No fee listed
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Thu, Nov 5 opens: Toys for Tots: free entry with a toy (through Mon, Dec 14), Lane Motor Museum (Nashville). Free entry with a donated toy ($15+ value)
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Sat, Nov 7: Helping Wildlife Through Winter, Warner Park Nature Center (Metro Parks) (Nashville). No fee listed
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Mon, Nov 9: Homeschool Days: "There's No Place Like Home" (native animals), Nashville Zoo at Grassmere (Nashville). Members $18, non-members $25 per student
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Fri, Nov 13: Homeschool Days, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Nashville). $5 per student (non-members); $3 for family members. Two caregivers free.
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Sat, Nov 14: Curious Naturalist walk, Warner Park Nature Center (Metro Parks) (Nashville). No fee listed
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Mon, Nov 16: Homeschool Once A Month: dissection labs, Adventure Science Center (Nashville). $25 members, $30 non-members per class
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Tue, Nov 17: Homeschool Day: Military History, Tennessee State Museum (Nashville). Free
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Thu, Nov 19: Homeschool Friends, Nashville Public Library, Goodlettsville Branch (Goodlettsville). No fee listed
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Fri, Nov 20 opens: Holiday LIGHTS (through Sun, Jan 3), Cheekwood Estate & Gardens (Nashville). Not listed on source
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Fri, Nov 27: Day After Thanksgiving Museum FUN Day, Lane Motor Museum (Nashville). Paid museum admission (price not listed on the event); vault tours free that day
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Thu, Dec 3: Holiday Happening!, Nashville Public Library, Thompson Lane Branch (Nashville). No fee listed
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Thu, Dec 3: Madison Holiday Tree Lighting Party, Nashville Public Library, Madison Branch (Madison). No fee listed
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Thu, Dec 3: Sixth Annual Hermitage Tree Lighting, Nashville Public Library, Hermitage Branch (Hermitage). No fee listed
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Sat, Dec 5: Holiday Piano Adventure with Tai Shan, Nashville Public Library, Madison Branch (Madison). No fee listed
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Sat, Dec 12: Daytime Visits with Santa, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens (Nashville). Included with Gardens Only or Gardens and Mansion admission (prices not listed on this page)
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Sat, Dec 12: Dickens of a Christmas, Downtown Franklin (Heritage Foundation of Williamson County) (Franklin). No admission fee listed; Franklin Transit shuttle $1 per person each way
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Sat, Dec 12: Santa Comes to Inglewood!, Nashville Public Library, Inglewood Branch (Nashville). No fee listed
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Thu, Dec 17: Homeschool Days, Andrew Jackson's Hermitage (Hermitage). Dec 17: $11 per student, $22 per adult (family rates for 1 adult + 3 children; mansion tours extra). Jan 8: free grounds admission.
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Thu, Dec 31: Noon Year's Eve Party, Nashville Public Library, Edmondson Pike Branch (Nashville). No fee listed
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Local homeschool resources & groups

Tennessee homeschool laws (HSLDA). HSLDA's summary of Tennessee's home school law. Last checked Fri, Oct 23, 2026.
Tennessee Department of Education: Home School. The state's home school page: independent home school (notice of intent to your district before each school year), church-related umbrella schools, and testing in grades 5, 7 and 9. Last checked Fri, Oct 23, 2026.

Halloween & fall events, Oct 23–31 (8 listings)

Halloween events at the zoo, gardens, parks and libraries around Nashville. We checked each one on the organizer's own page on Oct 23, 2026. Events we couldn't confirm are left out. Look for the Good for little kids (2–4) marker for early, toddler-friendly options.

Cheekwood Harvest

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens · Nashville (West)

Nature center, garden & parkPaidOpen now · through Sun, Nov 1West

Fall festival in the gardens.

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When: Sept 19–Nov 1, 2026
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Timed tickets: adults $21–23, youth $14–16, members free; plus $2 fee and $5 parking
Ages: All ages
Booking: Timed-entry tickets online.

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Cheekwood: Cheekwood Harvest

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Boo at the Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Nashville (South Nashville · South)

Zoo & aquariumPaidOpen now · through Sun, Nov 1Good for little kids (2–4)South

Evening Halloween event with 10 trick-or-treat stations for ages 2–12 and animal shows at 5:45, 6:45 and 7:45 p.m. Día de los Muertos on Nov 1.

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When: Nightly, Oct 16–Nov 1, 2026
Time: 5–9 p.m.
Price: Fri–Sun $23, Mon–Thu $19 (ages 2+); members save $3; parking $10
Ages: Trick-or-treat stations for ages 2–12
Booking: Buy tickets on the Zoo's Boo page.

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Nashville Zoo: Boo at the Zoo

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Barfield Bash Carnival

Barfield Crescent Park (Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation) · Murfreesboro (Rutherford County)

Nature center, garden & parkPaidNext: Fri, Oct 23Rutherford County

Halloween carnival: games for "ghost bucks" and prizes, cake walk, bouncy house, food trucks, and trick-or-treat with local businesses at the Avenue of Treats. A few free activities in the ballfields. A non-scary "Not So Haunted Hayride" runs 5 p.m.–dusk ($5).

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026; Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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When: Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 24, 2026
Time: 5–9 p.m.
Price: Tickets sold for games, cake walk and bouncy house (prices not listed); Not So Haunted Hayride $5 per person
Ages: All ages
Booking: No registration listed. The separate "Old Scream Road" hayride after dark may be scary for small children.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

PumpkinFest

Downtown Franklin (Heritage Foundation of Williamson County) · Franklin (Williamson County)

FestivalNo fee listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Williamson County

Two-day fall festival on Main Street: KidZone with children's games and crafts, people and pet costume contests (people 12:30 p.m., pets 4 p.m.), live music and 140+ craft vendors. Rain or shine.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026

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When: Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25, 2026
Time: Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Price: No admission fee listed; Park & Ride shuttle from Harlinsdale Farm $1 per person each way
Ages: All ages
Booking: No tickets listed.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Creature Casualties

Warner Park Nature Center (Metro Parks) · Nashville (West)

Nature center, garden & parkNo fee listedNext: Sat, Oct 31West

Halloween-day trivia with candy rewards about the creature casualties that happen in Warner Parks.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Ages 8 and up
Booking: Registration opened Oct 17: email wpnc@nashville.gov or call 615-862-8555.

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Warner Park Nature Center: Fall 2026 schedule (PDF)

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Boo, Y'all: last-minute costume workshop

Nashville Public Library, Edgehill Branch · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Downtown & nearby

Make a costume from fabrics and art supplies. All materials provided.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Families and teens
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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Fall Festival

Patterson Park Community Center (Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation) · Murfreesboro (Rutherford County)

Recreation centerNo fee listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Rutherford County

Afternoon fall festival with games, free food, candy and prizes.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
Time: 12–4 p.m.
Price: Free food listed; no fee listed
Ages: All ages
Booking: No registration listed.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Mr. Bond's Science Guys: Spooky Science Show

Nashville Public Library, Inglewood Branch · Nashville (East)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Sat, Oct 31East

Seasonal science show: eerie fog, bubbling potions, creepy shadows and optical illusions.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
Time: 12–1 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: All ages
Booking: No registration listed.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Where to trick-or-treat in the Nashville area

Halloween is Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. Checked Oct 23, 2026. Free and low-cost trick-or-treats from Saturday, Oct 24 through Halloween. Each event links to its official page; events we couldn't confirm for 2026 are left out.

Trick-or-treat events, Oct 24–31

Sat, Oct 24, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: Boo for Books Good for little kids (2–4)
Williamson County Public Library, Fairview Branch, 2240 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview, TN 37062 · Williamson County · Free book and candy · Official page
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Sat, Oct 24, 2–4 p.m.: Halloween Spooktacular Good for little kids (2–4)
Nashville Public Library, Edmondson Pike Branch · South · No fee listed · Official page
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Sat, Oct 24, 5–9 p.m.: Barfield Bash Carnival (also in Halloween events)
Barfield Crescent Park (Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation), 697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN · Rutherford County · Tickets sold for games, cake walk and bouncy house (prices not listed); Not So Haunted Hayride $5 per person · Official page
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Sun, Oct 25, 1–4 p.m.: Trick-or-Treat at Belle Meade Good for little kids (2–4)
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, 110 Leake Ave, Nashville, TN 37205 · West · Free admission; face painting $5; pick & carve a pumpkin $15 · Official page
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Tue, Oct 27, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.: Spooky Stations Good for little kids (2–4)
Nashville Public Library, Main Library (Children's area) · Downtown & nearby · No fee listed · Official page
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Tue, Oct 27, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: The Past is Boo-tiful! A Halloween Adventure Through the Archives
Metro Archives, Main Library (3rd floor) · Downtown & nearby · No fee listed · Official page
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Thu, Oct 29, 10:30–11:30 a.m.: Halloween Party Good for little kids (2–4)
Nashville Public Library, Donelson Branch · East · No fee listed · Official page
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Fri, Oct 30, 10–11:30 a.m.: Toddler Spooktacular Good for little kids (2–4)
Patterson Park Community Center (Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation) · Rutherford County · Free · Official page
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Fri, Oct 30, 10:30–11:30 a.m.: SpooOOOoooky Music & Movement Good for little kids (2–4)
Nashville Public Library, Madison Branch · North · No fee listed · Official page
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Fri, Oct 30, 3–5 p.m.: Trick or Treat around the Historic Rutherford County Square Good for little kids (2–4)
Main Street Murfreesboro (Public Square) · Rutherford County · No fee listed · Official page
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Sat, Oct 31, 10–11:30 a.m.: Creature Casualties (also in Halloween events)
Warner Park Nature Center (Metro Parks), 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221 · West · No fee listed · Official page
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Sat, Oct 31, 12–4 p.m.: Fall Festival (also in Halloween events)
Patterson Park Community Center (Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation) · Rutherford County · Free food listed; no fee listed · Official page
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Safety and tips

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year.
Young children should go with an adult. Stay in well-lit areas and carry a charged phone.
Clocks fall back one hour overnight (Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov 1).

Event details

Boo for Books

Williamson County Public Library, Fairview Branch · Fairview (Williamson County)

LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Williamson County

Wear your Halloween costume and get a free book and candy from the Fairview Friends of the Library.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Price: Free book and candy
Ages: Kids
Booking: No registration listed.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Spooktacular

Nashville Public Library, Edmondson Pike Branch · Nashville (South)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)South

Walk around in costume for sweet treats, books, balloon art and more (while supplies last).

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Children
Booking: No registration listed.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Trick-or-Treat at Belle Meade

Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery · Nashville (West)

History & historic siteFree (per source)Next: Sun, Oct 25Good for little kids (2–4)West

Trick-or-treat trail with candy stations around the property, Halloween crafts in the Carriage House, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" in the Dairy, therapy pets and carnival-style games.

Upcoming dates: Sun, Oct 25, 2026

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When: Sun Oct 25, 2026
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Price: Free admission; face painting $5; pick & carve a pumpkin $15
Ages: Families; costumes encouraged (no full-face adult masks)
Booking: Advance registration encouraged; pre-registration required for pumpkin carving.

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Belle Meade: Trick-or-Treat 2026

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Spooky Stations

Nashville Public Library, Main Library (Children's area) · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Tue, Oct 27Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & nearby

Trick-or-treat stations throughout the Children's area with candy, goodies and surprises. Come in costume.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026

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When: Tue Oct 27, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Children
Booking: No registration listed.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

The Past is Boo-tiful! A Halloween Adventure Through the Archives

Metro Archives, Main Library (3rd floor) · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Tue, Oct 27Downtown & nearby

Family trick-or-treat adventure through Gilded Age Nashville: old photos, documents, activities, a scavenger hunt, spooky treats and giveaways.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026

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When: Tue Oct 27, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Families
Booking: No registration listed.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Party

Nashville Public Library, Donelson Branch · Nashville (East)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Thu, Oct 29Good for little kids (2–4)East

Trick-or-treat, dance and craft with librarians. Wear a costume.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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When: Thu Oct 29, 2026
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Ideal for ages 2–9; all welcome
Booking: No registration listed.

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Nashville Public Library: Halloween Party at the Donelson Branch

Last checked 2026-10-23.

SpooOOOoooky Music & Movement

Nashville Public Library, Madison Branch · Madison (North)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)North

Halloween edition of the dance-filled story time. Wear your costume; trick-or-treating in the library afterward (bring a bag).

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

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When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Ages 2–3
Booking: No registration listed.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Toddler Spooktacular

Patterson Park Community Center (Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation) · Murfreesboro (Rutherford County)

Recreation centerFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)Rutherford County

Halloween celebration for little ones: parade, spooky dance, candy and carnival games.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

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When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
Price: Free
Ages: Ages 2–5
Booking: No registration listed.

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City of Murfreesboro: Halloween Events

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Trick or Treat around the Historic Rutherford County Square

Main Street Murfreesboro (Public Square) · Murfreesboro (Rutherford County)

FestivalNo fee listedNext: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)Rutherford County

Downtown businesses welcome trick-or-treaters in costume around the public square.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

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When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
Time: 3–5 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Children
Booking: No registration listed.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool days & classes (11 listings)

Homeschool Teen Club (illustration & visual storytelling)

Nashville Public Library, Edgehill Branch · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Fri, Oct 23Downtown & nearby

Monthly club for homeschooled high schoolers: how images tell stories through design, symbolism and composition, with a new project each session.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026; Fri, Nov 20, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026

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When: Fridays: Oct 23, Nov 20 and Dec 18, 2026
Time: 12–2 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Homeschooled high school students
Booking: No registration listed.

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Nashville Public Library: Homeschool Teen Club

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Monday

Frist Art Museum · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

MuseumPaidNext: Mon, Oct 26Downtown & nearby

Drop-in homeschool day with a docent In-Gallery Experience and Multisensory Cart, plus priority access to Martin ArtQuest.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Oct 26, 2026

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When: Last Monday of the month, except May, November and December (next: Oct 26, 2026)
Time: Docent experience and cart 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Price: Adults $16; youth 18 and under free
Ages: All ages
Booking: Drop in; no registration needed.

⚠️ Oct 26 is the last Monday of October, per the museum's "last Monday" rule; the page does not list individual dates.

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Frist Art Museum: Homeschool Families and Groups

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Friends

Nashville Public Library, Main Library (Children's Services) · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Thu, Oct 29Downtown & nearby

Weekly games, books and STEAM activities with other homeschool families; new topics each week.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Thu, Nov 5, 2026; Thu, Nov 12, 2026; Thu, Nov 19, 2026

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When: Thursdays: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12 and 19, 2026
Time: 2–3 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Not listed on source
Booking: Limited capacity. RSVP by emailing Main Children's staff at librarychild@nashville.gov.

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Nashville Public Library: Homeschool Friends (Main)

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Hangout

Williamson County Public Library, Fairview Branch · Fairview (Williamson County)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Mon, Nov 2Williamson County

Homeschool families meet to socialize and share ideas, with crafts, STEM activities, book talks, puzzles and games.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

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When: Mon Nov 2, 2026
Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: All ages welcome; activities geared to ages 5–12
Booking: No registration listed.

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Williamson County Public Library: Homeschool Hangout

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Days: "There's No Place Like Home" (native animals)

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Nashville (South Nashville · South)

Zoo & aquariumPaidNext: Mon, Nov 9South

Grade-banded drop-off classes about Tennessee's native animals.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 9, 2026; Tue, Nov 10, 2026

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When: Mon Nov 9 and Tue Nov 10, 2026
Time: K–1st grade 10–11 a.m.; 2nd–4th grade 12–1:30 p.m.; 5th–8th grade 2–3:30 p.m.
Price: Members $18, non-members $25 per student
Ages: Grades K–8 (by grade band)
Booking: Registration is now closed, per the Zoo. Siblings and parents may not sit in on classes. Questions: education@nashvillezoo.org.

⚠️ The Zoo says registration for these dates is closed; listed so you can watch for the next session.

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Nashville Zoo: Homeschool Days

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Days

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

MuseumPaidNext: Fri, Nov 13Downtown & nearby

Hour-long homeschool programs, followed by an optional one-hour self-guided museum tour.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 13, 2026; Thu, Dec 3, 2026

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When: Nov 13, 2026: "Is It a Fiddle or Violin?"; Dec 3, 2026: "String City: Nashville's Tradition of Music and Puppetry"
Time: Nov 13 at 10 a.m.; Dec 3 at 11 a.m. (about 1 hour, plus optional 1-hour self-guided tour)
Price: $5 per student (non-members); $3 for family members. Two caregivers free.
Ages: Recommended for ages 8 and up; all ages welcome
Booking: Advance registration required; minimum 10 students.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Once A Month: dissection labs

Adventure Science Center · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

Science & planetariumPaidNext: Mon, Nov 16Downtown & nearby

Monthly homeschool classes. November: K–2 owl pellet dissection; grades 3–5 and 6th grade+ fetal pig dissection.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 16, 2026; Thu, Nov 19, 2026; Fri, Nov 20, 2026

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When: Nov 16, 19 and 20, 2026 (6th grade+ class on Nov 16 and 19 only)
Time: K–2 and 3–5: 2–3 p.m.; 6th grade+: 12–1 p.m.
Price: $25 members, $30 non-members per class
Ages: Age 5 and up (K–2, 3–5, 6th grade+ classes)
Booking: Register ahead; limit 20 students per class. One adult may accompany; siblings must buy their own spot.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Day: Military History

Tennessee State Museum · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

MuseumFree (per source)Next: Tue, Nov 17Downtown & nearby

Free homeschool day on Tennessee military history. Later homeschool days: Feb 9, 2027 (presidents) and May 25, 2027 (the Capitol).

Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 17, 2026

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When: Tue Nov 17, 2026 (next: Feb 9 and May 25, 2027)
Time: Orientation 10 a.m.; programs at 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Price: Free
Ages: Not listed on source
Booking: No registration required.

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Tennessee State Museum: Field Trips

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Friends

Nashville Public Library, Goodlettsville Branch · Goodlettsville (North)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Thu, Nov 19North

Games, books and activities with other homeschool families; new topics each session.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 19, 2026

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When: Thu Nov 19, 2026
Time: 2–3 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Best for grades K–8; families welcome
Booking: No registration listed.

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Nashville Public Library: Homeschool Friends (Goodlettsville)

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Days

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage · Hermitage (East)

History & historic sitePaidNext: Thu, Dec 17East

Themed homeschool days. Dec 17: "Christmas at The White House". Jan 8, 2027: "Battle of New Orleans Day". Apr 9, 2027: Industrial Revolution.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 17, 2026; Fri, Jan 8, 2027

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When: Dec 17, 2026; Jan 8, 2027 (bad-weather date Jan 16); Apr 9, 2027
Time: Dec 17: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; Jan 8: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Price: Dec 17: $11 per student, $22 per adult (family rates for 1 adult + 3 children; mansion tours extra). Jan 8: free grounds admission.
Ages: Dec 17: ages 5–11, open to all
Booking: See each event page to register.

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Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool group field trips (Homeschool Mondays)

Adventure Science Center · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

Science & planetariumPaidOngoing / by arrangementDowntown & nearby

Group field-trip pricing for homeschool groups; the center recommends Homeschool Mondays for groups.

When: Mondays recommended for homeschool groups, 2026–27 school year
Time: Not listed on source
Price: $8 per student (field-trip pricing)
Ages: Not listed on source
Booking: 20-student minimum for field-trip pricing. Book through the center (see the guide).

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Adventure Science Center: 2026–27 Homeschool Field Trip Guide (PDF)

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Free outings (2 listings)

Tennessee State Capitol tours

Tennessee State Capitol · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

History & historic siteFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementDowntown & nearby

Free guided and self-guided tours of the State Capitol.

When: Monday–Friday
Time: Guided tours at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m.; self-guided 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Price: Free
Ages: All ages
Booking: Groups of 10 or more schedule ahead at (615) 741-0830. No large bags.

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Tennessee State Museum: State Capitol

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Tennessee State Museum (free admission)

Tennessee State Museum · Nashville (Downtown & nearby)

MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementDowntown & nearby

Free admission to the state history museum.

When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Time: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m.
Price: Free
Ages: All ages
Booking: No tickets needed.

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Tennessee State Museum: Plan Your Visit

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Family events through Dec 31 (14 listings)

Squirrel Survival Games

Warner Park Nature Center (Metro Parks) · Nashville (West)

Nature center, garden & parkNo fee listedNext: Tue, Nov 3West

Staff-made challenge: could you survive a Warner Parks winter as a squirrel?

Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 3, 2026

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When: Tue Nov 3, 2026
Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Ages 8 and up
Booking: Registration not required.

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Warner Park Nature Center: Fall 2026 schedule (PDF)

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Toys for Tots: free entry with a toy

Lane Motor Museum · Nashville (South)

MuseumFree (per source)Opens Thu, Nov 5 · through Mon, Dec 14South

Donate a new, unwrapped toy worth $15 or more and get free museum entry: one admission per gift.

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When: Nov 5–Dec 14, 2026
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Free entry with a donated toy ($15+ value)
Ages: All ages
Booking: No registration listed.

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Lane Motor Museum: events calendar

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Helping Wildlife Through Winter

Warner Park Nature Center (Metro Parks) · Nashville (West)

Nature center, garden & parkNo fee listedNext: Sat, Nov 7West

How wildlife stays fed and safe through winter, led by Harmony Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 7, 2026

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When: Sat Nov 7, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: All ages
Booking: Registration opens Oct 24: email wpnc@nashville.gov or call 615-862-8555.

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Warner Park Nature Center: Fall 2026 schedule (PDF)

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Curious Naturalist walk

Warner Park Nature Center (Metro Parks) · Nashville (West)

Nature center, garden & parkNo fee listedNext: Sat, Nov 14West

Explore wildlife, plant life and more with a naturalist. Adults and families welcome.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 14, 2026; Sat, Nov 21, 2026

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When: Saturdays: Nov 14 and Nov 21, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: All ages
Booking: Registration not required. The nature center is closed Nov 11 and Nov 26–28.

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Warner Park Nature Center: Fall 2026 schedule (PDF)

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Holiday LIGHTS

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens · Nashville (West)

Nature center, garden & parkPrice not listedOpens Fri, Nov 20 · through Sun, Jan 3West

Evening holiday light display in the gardens.

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When: Nov 20, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
Time: 4:30–10 p.m.
Price: Not listed on source
Ages: All ages
Booking: See Cheekwood for tickets.

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Cheekwood: Holiday LIGHTS

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Day After Thanksgiving Museum FUN Day

Lane Motor Museum · Nashville (South)

MuseumPaidNext: Fri, Nov 27South

Free vault tours all day with paid admission, plus in-museum vehicle demonstrations. Rides and vault tours are first-come, first-served.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27, 2026

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When: Fri Nov 27, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Price: Paid museum admission (price not listed on the event); vault tours free that day
Ages: All ages
Booking: No registration listed.

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Lane Motor Museum: events calendar

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Sixth Annual Hermitage Tree Lighting

Nashville Public Library, Hermitage Branch · Hermitage (East)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Thu, Dec 3Good for little kids (2–4)East

Food trucks, free refreshments, live entertainment, kids' activities and Santa. Pantry and toy donations accepted for Second Harvest Food Bank and MNPD Christmas Charities. Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 3, 2026

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When: Thu Dec 3, 2026
Time: 4–7:30 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: All ages
Booking: No registration listed.

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Nashville Public Library: Hermitage Tree Lighting

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Madison Holiday Tree Lighting Party

Nashville Public Library, Madison Branch · Madison (North)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Thu, Dec 3Good for little kids (2–4)North

Stocking decorating (4:30–6 p.m.), St. Joseph's Choir and a visit from Santa (6–6:30 p.m.), tree lighting around 6:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and refreshments.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 3, 2026

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When: Thu Dec 3, 2026
Time: 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: All ages
Booking: No registration listed.

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Nashville Public Library: Madison Tree Lighting

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Holiday Happening!

Nashville Public Library, Thompson Lane Branch · Nashville (South)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Thu, Dec 3Good for little kids (2–4)South

Winter party: a seasonal craft and snacks, then Santa and Mrs. Claus with a story, songs, photos and balloon animals.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 3, 2026

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When: Thu Dec 3, 2026
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: "For kids from 1 to 92"; all welcome
Booking: No registration listed.

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Nashville Public Library: Holiday Happening!

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Holiday Piano Adventure with Tai Shan

Nashville Public Library, Madison Branch · Madison (North)

LibraryNo fee listedNext: Sat, Dec 5North

One-hour musical adventure: kids learn and play holiday songs on the piano. No experience needed.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 5, 2026

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When: Sat Dec 5, 2026
Time: 2–3 p.m.
Price: No fee listed
Ages: Kids (beginners)
Booking: No registration listed.

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Nashville Public Library: Holiday Piano Adventure

Last checked 2026-10-23.

Daytime Visits with Santa

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens · Nashville (West)

Nature center, garden & parkPaidNext: Sat, Dec 12Good for little kids (2–4)West

Visit Santa in the Historic Stable and Tack Room (Frist Learning Center) and bring a letter for Santa's mailbox. Timed entry to see Santa is handed out on arrival in the Frist Learning Center courtyard.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 12, 2026; Sun, Dec 13, 2026; Tue, Dec 15, 2026; Wed, Dec 16, 2026; Thu, Dec 17, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026; Sat, Dec 19, 2026; Sun, Dec 20, 2026; Tue, Dec 22, 2026; Wed, Dec 23, 2026; Thu, Dec 24, 2026

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When: Dec 12–24, 2026, Tuesday–Sunday (Dec 13 and 22 are Dog Visits with Santa, held outdoors)
Time: Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Price: Included with Gardens Only or Gardens and Mansion admission (prices not listed on this page)
Ages: All ages
Booking: Buy garden admission; Santa timed entry on arrival.

⚠️ On Dec 13 and 22 dogs are present throughout; guests without dogs may prefer another day. Monday dates are left out because Cheekwood lists Tue–Sun hours.

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