Family Weekend Guide

Nashville weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

108 events tagged for tweens & teens (11+) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated

Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 16 – Nov 1

Cheekwood Harvest

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Pumpkin Village with interactive pumpkin houses, a scarecrow trail, weekend live music and children's activities at the botanical garden.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Weekend gardens admission $23 adults, $16 youth 3–17; 2 and under free
Details at Cheekwood ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 1 · 5pm–9pm

Boo at the Zoo at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Nightly trick-or-treat trail for ages 2–12, animal shows, Fall Fun Zone and carnival games; Día de los Muertos night Nov. 1.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $23 Fri–Sun, $19 Mon–Thu (ages 2+); under 2 free; parking $10
Details at Nashville Zoo ↗
Oct 17 – Oct 31 · 10am–8pm

Shuckle's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Shuckle's Corn Maze (Fiddle Dee Farms) — Greenbrier · Robertson Co. · North of Nashville

Weekends only: pick-your-own pumpkins, an 8-acre corn maze, hayrides, animal corral, magic shows and 30+ attractions, about 30 minutes north of downtown.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $20 plus tax; ages 2 and under free
Details at Shuckle's Corn Maze ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Oct 16 · 10:15am–11am

Incoming!

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Discover the hard-hitting stories about how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changed the course of life on Earth, and shaped the…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Fri, Oct 16 · 12:15pm–1pm

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Fri, Oct 16 · 1:15pm–2pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Fri, Oct 16 · 2:15pm–3pm

Incoming!

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Discover the hard-hitting stories about how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changed the course of life on Earth, and shaped the…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:15am–11am

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:15pm–1pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:15pm–2pm

Incoming!

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Discover the hard-hitting stories about how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changed the course of life on Earth, and shaped the…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:15pm–4pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 10:15am–11am

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:15pm–1pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 1:15pm–2pm

Incoming!

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Discover the hard-hitting stories about how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changed the course of life on Earth, and shaped the…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:15pm–4pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 4:15pm–5pm

Incoming!

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Discover the hard-hitting stories about how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changed the course of life on Earth, and shaped the…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

From Nashville Public Library and Williamson County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

3pmTeen LEGO Club · Edmondson Pike Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
3:30pmTeen Club · Watkins Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
4pmFriday Night Game Night · Pruitt Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmFamily Game Time · Looby Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmPokémon TCG Club · Thompson Lane Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 17

12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Oct 16 – Nov 1

Cheekwood Harvest

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Pumpkin Village with interactive pumpkin houses, a scarecrow trail, weekend live music and children's activities at the botanical garden.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Weekend gardens admission $23 adults, $16 youth 3–17; 2 and under free
Details at Cheekwood ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 1 · 5pm–9pm

Boo at the Zoo at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Nightly trick-or-treat trail for ages 2–12, animal shows, Fall Fun Zone and carnival games; Día de los Muertos night Nov. 1.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $23 Fri–Sun, $19 Mon–Thu (ages 2+); under 2 free; parking $10
Details at Nashville Zoo ↗
Oct 17 – Oct 31 · 10am–8pm

Shuckle's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Shuckle's Corn Maze (Fiddle Dee Farms) — Greenbrier · Robertson Co. · North of Nashville

Weekends only: pick-your-own pumpkins, an 8-acre corn maze, hayrides, animal corral, magic shows and 30+ attractions, about 30 minutes north of downtown.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $20 plus tax; ages 2 and under free
Details at Shuckle's Corn Maze ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Oct 23 · 11:30am–12:15pm

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Fri, Oct 23 · 1:15pm–2pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:15am–11am

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:15pm–1pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:15pm–4pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:15am–11am

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:15pm–1pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:15pm–4pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

From Nashville Public Library and Williamson County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

12pmHomeschool Teen Club · Edgehill Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
3pmTeen Friday Fun Day · Southeast Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
3:30pmTeen Club · Watkins Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
3:30pmTeen Maker Lab · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
4pmFriday Night Game Night · Pruitt Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmTeen Stitches · Edmondson Pike Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10:30amFamily Story Time (0-5) · Edgehill Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Oct 16 – Nov 1

Cheekwood Harvest

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Pumpkin Village with interactive pumpkin houses, a scarecrow trail, weekend live music and children's activities at the botanical garden.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Weekend gardens admission $23 adults, $16 youth 3–17; 2 and under free
Details at Cheekwood ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 1 · 5pm–9pm

Boo at the Zoo at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Nightly trick-or-treat trail for ages 2–12, animal shows, Fall Fun Zone and carnival games; Día de los Muertos night Nov. 1.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $23 Fri–Sun, $19 Mon–Thu (ages 2+); under 2 free; parking $10
Details at Nashville Zoo ↗
Oct 17 – Oct 31 · 10am–8pm

Shuckle's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Shuckle's Corn Maze (Fiddle Dee Farms) — Greenbrier · Robertson Co. · North of Nashville

Weekends only: pick-your-own pumpkins, an 8-acre corn maze, hayrides, animal corral, magic shows and 30+ attractions, about 30 minutes north of downtown.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $20 plus tax; ages 2 and under free
Details at Shuckle's Corn Maze ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Oct 30 · 11:30am–12:15pm

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:15pm–2pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:15am–11am

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:15pm–1pm

Explore

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed of sound?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:15am–11am

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Nov 1 · 12:15pm–12:45pm

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Every star has a story. Some are faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day within vast…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:15pm–3:45pm

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Every star has a story. Some are faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day within vast…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

From Nashville Public Library and Williamson County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

3pmTeen Friday Fun Day · Southeast Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
3:30pmTeen Club · Watkins Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
3:30pmTeen Maker Lab · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
4pmFriday Night Game Night · Pruitt Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

11amBoo, Y'all · Edgehill Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
3pmFamily Stitches · Southeast Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Nov 6 · 11:30am–12:15pm

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Fri, Nov 6 · 2:15pm–2:45pm

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Every star has a story. Some are faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day within vast…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:15am–11am

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:15pm–12:45pm

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Every star has a story. Some are faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day within vast…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:15pm–3:45pm

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Every star has a story. Some are faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day within vast…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:15am–11am

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:15pm–12:45pm

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Every star has a story. Some are faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day within vast…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Sun, Nov 8 · 3:15pm–3:45pm

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Every star has a story. Some are faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day within vast…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From Nashville Public Library and Williamson County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

3pmTeen Friday Fun Day · Southeast Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
3:30pmTeen Club · Watkins Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
4pmFriday Night Game Night · Pruitt Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmFamily Game Time · Looby Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 8