New in Nashville: events to meet other families
30 events. Just moved to Nashville? These are the recurring, low-key events where local families show up every week: library storytimes, farmers markets, community festivals, and hands-on workshops. Most are free, and you can just show up.
Zoo & Aquarium
Summer Splash presented by ICEE®
Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM
Nashville Zoo
Seasonal
Bluebird Cafe Summer Open House
Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM
The Bluebird Cafe
Festival
Jenny Tolman's Music City Mutt Album Release Show
Mon, Aug 24 at 7:30 PM
Main Stage, City Winery Nashville
Music
A$H.
Tue, Aug 25 at 7 PM
The Lounge, City Winery Nashville
Food
Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: Fruits of Summer
Fri, Aug 28 at 6:30 PM
City Winery Nashville
Seasonal
Tamar Braxton
Thu, Sep 3 at 7:30 PM
Main Stage, City Winery Nashville
Zoo & AquariumFree
Fall Zzzoofari Slumber
Sat, Sep 5
Nashville Zoo
Arts & CraftsFree
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 5 at 9 AM
Home Depot - Thompson Lane
Arts & CraftsFree
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 5 at 9 AM
Home Depot - Briley Parkway
Music
An Evening With Richard Elliot
Mon, Sep 7 at 8:30 PM
Main Stage, City Winery Nashville
Music
the Smithereens
Fri, Sep 11 at 7:30 PM
Main Stage, City Winery Nashville
Festival
The Nashville Fair
Fri, Sep 11
Nashville Guru
Outdoor
Green Hills Park Festival
Sat, Sep 12
Nashville Guru
Festival
Middle Tennessee Highland Games + Celtic Festival
Sat, Sep 12
Nashville Guru
Festival
AMERICANAFEST: Americana Music Festival
Tue, Sep 15
Nashville Guru
Festival
Nashville Fall Festival: Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch
Fri, Sep 18
Nashville Guru
Zoo & Aquarium
Sunset Safari, presented by Middle Tennessee Honda Dealers
Fri, Sep 18 at 6:30 PM
Nashville Zoo
Arts & CraftsFree
Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Lowe's - W. Nashville
Arts & CraftsFree
Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Lowe's - Nashville
Seasonal
Game Terminal's Fall Fest
Sat, Sep 19
Nashville Guru
Festival
Margarita Festival
Sat, Sep 19
Nashville Guru
Arts & Crafts
Fall Goddess Craft Market
Sun, Sep 20
Nashville Guru
Festival
Nashville Film Festival
Thu, Sep 24
Nashville Guru
Festival
Nashville Greek Festival
Fri, Sep 25
Nashville Guru
Zoo & Aquarium
Hispanic Heritage Festival, presented by Twice Daily
Sat, Sep 26 at 9 AM
Nashville Zoo
Music
Luna with Sister Ray Davies
Fri, Oct 2 at 7:30 PM
Main Stage, City Winery Nashville
Food
Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: Fall Equinox
Fri, Oct 2 at 6:30 PM
City Winery Nashville
Festival
Pierre Bensusan: The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026
Sat, Oct 3 at 7 PM
The Lounge, City Winery Nashville
Festival
Carole King & James Taylor Story
Wed, Oct 14 at 7:30 PM
Main Stage, City Winery Nashville
Zoo & Aquarium
Boo at the Zoo, presented by Middle Tennessee Honda Dealers
Fri, Oct 16
Nashville Zoo
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