Things to do in Nashville

Nashville is the seat of Nash County, a laid-back town with a historic courthouse square and trails and ballfields at Glover Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Nashville, North Carolina.

Wed, Jul 1

Grand Ole Opry

Grand Ole Opry celebrates 100 years at the legendary Nashville venue.

7:00 PM Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail

Rail exhibition of America's national parks & landmarks at Cheekwood Estate.

9:00 AM CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS, Nashville

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Nashville Sounds Baseball

Minor-league baseball fun with the Nashville Sounds.

6:30 PM First Horizon Park, Nashville

Tickets vary for each game.0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

DinoTrek at Nashville Zoo

Dino-themed experience at Nashville Zoo—explore prehistoric wonders.

9:00 AM Nashville Zoo, Nashville

$5+0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Touch & explore real instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame—free activity.

10:00 AM Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville

Free2–12 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Minor-league baseball: Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

6:35 PM First Horizon Park, Nashville

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony

Dolly Parton's iconic songs performed by Nashville Symphony.

6:00 PM Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville

$44+8–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

The Stellars – Misson: Green

Planetarium show about environmental science at Adventure Science Center.

11:15 AM Nashville

5–14 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Immersive planetarium show exploring Mars at Adventure Science Center.

1:15 PM Nashville

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Planetarium show exploring stars and cosmic powerhouses.

12:15 PM Nashville

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Storytime at Lane Motor Museum

Storytime combined with a visit to Lane Motor Museum's car exhibits.

10:30 AM Lane Motor Museum, Nashville

$3–$172–10 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood

Evening concert & activities at Cheekwood botanical gardens in Nashville.

5:30 PM Cheekwood, Nashville

$10–$220–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

We Dig Science with Mr. Rich of Super Science TN

Hands-on science program with Mr. Rich at Nashville Public Library's Watkins Park branch.

2:00 PM Nashville Public Library Watkins Park branch, Nashville

4–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Berry Walk

Outdoor nature walk along Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville.

10:00 AM Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37013, United States of America, Nashville

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Creative Kids Rock®: Colors & Conversations Summer Camp 2026

LEGO building camp celebrating America's 250th—perfect for young creators.

3315 John Mallette Dr, Nashville

5–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Holy Roller / Chloe Kimes / Emmett McLaughlin & The Dead Ends

Holy Roller / Chloe Kimes / Emmett McLaughlin & The Dead Ends at The East Room

8:00 PM The East Room, Nashville

$19+0–18 yrs