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Family Weekend Guide

Nashville family weekend: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

48 events for the weekend of Oct 16–18, with 26 free and 44 indoors.

Updated Monday, October 12, 2026

Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

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

Nashville Fall Festival (corn maze & pumpkin patch)

Nashville Fall Festival — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch with a free pumpkin, petting zoo, lawn games and a kids' playground in Bellevue; open Fridays–Sundays.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: $23 adults, $11 ages 7–13 online; 6 and under free

Details at Nashville Fall Festival ↗

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 · 11:15am–12pm

The Stellars – Misson: Green

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

The Stellars - Mission: Green The Stellars - Mission: Green is a show aimed at our youngest explorers, ages 3 to 8.

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 · 11:15am–12pm

The Stellars – Misson: Green

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

The Stellars - Mission: Green The Stellars - Mission: Green is a show aimed at our youngest explorers, ages 3 to 8.

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 · 2:15pm–3pm

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 · 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 · 11:15am–12pm

The Stellars – Misson: Green

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

The Stellars - Mission: Green The Stellars - Mission: Green is a show aimed at our youngest explorers, ages 3 to 8.

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 · 2:15pm–3pm

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 · 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 (26, free)

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

Friday, Oct 16

10:30amFriday Free Play · Hermitage Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amHalloween Music and Movement · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amMusic & Movement (2-3 Years) · Madison Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amRead with Winston · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Services, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amThe Puppet Truck presents Hansel and Gretel · Inglewood Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amToddler Story Time (1-3 Years) · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Very Magical Halloween Story Time · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Very Magical Halloween Story Time · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmLego Club · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmTeen LEGO Club · Edmondson Pike Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

3:30pmPokémon Club · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free

3:30pmTeen Club · Watkins Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

4pmCreative Writing Club (Grades 3-5) · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 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

10amCreation Station · Hadley Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amDrop-In Civil Rights Room Tour · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Nashville Room, Nashville 11+ · Free

10:30amRead With Lucy · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free

10:30amSaturday Story Time with the Nashville Irish Step Dancers (Ages 0-5) · Donelson Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Very Magical Halloween Story Time · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Very Magical Halloween Story Time · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

2pmCraft Saturday: Decorate a Sugar Skull · Inglewood Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

2pmDrop-In Civil Rights Room Tour · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Nashville Room, Nashville 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

1:30pmJr. Chess Tournament · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free