Family events in Brentwood, TN

Teams of professional bull riders go head to head, amplifying the intensity of PBR’s signature rider versus bull showdowns. Over two exhilarating hours, pyrotechnics, music, and relentless competition showcase elite riders and powerful animal athletes in a setting built for high energy family fun. This is not a traditional rodeo, it is exclusively bull riding, a sport related to rodeo. Hosted at Bridgestone Arena.

This back-to-school gathering features food, games, and fellowship to mark the start of the 2026-27 school year. Free backpacks with school supplies will be available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade while supplies last. To receive a backpack and supplies, each child must be present and registered.

At Franklin Recreation Complex, Certified Ross Instructor Quintin Burlingame guides painters of all experience levels through the Bob Ross wet-on-wet oil technique. Drawing inspiration from The Joy of Painting, season 20 episode 10, participants create a landscape with a barn on a 12 by 16 canvas. All necessary materials are supplied by the instructor. Open to ages 11 and up, with 13 and older recommended.

Enjoy an afternoon of music with WCCB at the Enrichment Center. The venue is a favorite place for the group to perform. This event is free and is sponsored by Williamson County Parks & Recreation.

The Stolen Faces perform a tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead at ACME Feed & Seed. The show is open to all ages and free to attend.

A relaxed evening at Breeden’s Orchard centers on fresh pizza for purchase and simple farm fun. Expect outdoor seating, open space where kids can play while adults unwind, and an easygoing vibe that works for dinner or a quiet moment to watch the sunset. There is no set program or pressure, just good food, music that adds to the scene, and time spent together in a welcoming setting.

Enjoy a gentle morning on the farm with Story Time at Breeden’s Orchard. Young children can listen to engaging stories, spend time outdoors in the fresh air, and enjoy relaxed play in a cozy outdoor space.

At Noble Springs Dairy, spend time with baby goats and take in a variety of farm experiences. Guests can cuddle the kids, meet goats, cows, chickens, and pigs, and enjoy plenty of open space. Learn how a working goat dairy runs and sample fresh goat cheese. A guided tour of the farm is offered. Tickets can be purchased through the website. Admission is $12 per person, and children ages 2 and under are free.

Compete in the Summer Sizzler Archery Tournament Series, an indoor event featuring divisions for youth and adults across all bow types. Awards are presented at each tournament, and trophies honor the top competitors in each division who take part in all three events. The series is open to the public, and no membership is required.

This relaxed, family-friendly summer tradition at Nashville's historic Cornelia Fort Airpark features live music, local food trucks, cold drinks, and sunset views, all in support of Shelby Park & Bottoms.

Settle in under the trees at Paddle Dog’s Boat House for live music by Brooklyn Summer. Enjoy gourmet hot dogs, grilled cheese, and craft beer, with paddleboard rentals available on Westhaven Lake. Brooklyn Summer is a fifteen-year-old Nashville performer gaining attention across the city. The venue is pet friendly and family friendly, offering a relaxed lakeside setting.