Family events in Columbia, TN

Outdoorsmen Night in the Smashville Sports Series brings a special giveaway, with a gold fishing vest for the first 5,000 fans. Entry and will call open one and a half hours before the game. The Flight Deck All-Inclusive Zone is set in sections 109AIZ through 111AIZ starting at row F and includes an upscale buffet along with select beer and wine. Ticket access includes a public on sale and presales for the Smashville Priority List plus Predators Access List 1 and 2.

Enjoy a friendly story time with kids' stories, songs to sing together, playful fingerplay activities, and a simple craft that preschoolers can do.

A relaxed open play session for Pokemon fans with jump-in-anytime flexibility. Play Pokemon GO, the trading card game, or the video games in a friendly setting with friends. Children under 10 can receive complimentary packs while supplies last. Late arrivals are welcome with no penalties, and free wifi is available.

Spooky Sprint brings running for all ages to Two Rivers Park in Nashville. Packet pickup takes place before the action begins, the kids dash gathers at the start line and is guided to its starting area, and the National Anthem leads into the main start. Live results and awards can be checked at the registration tent right after you finish. Each registration includes thoughtful perks such as a designer shirt, a custom finisher medal, chip timing with live results and award eligibility, complimentary photos, and snacks at the finish. The event emphasizes a family friendly atmosphere that welcomes every pace and fitness level, whether you aim for a personal record or prefer to take it easy. Choose from 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon entries that come with a custom bib, the designer shirt, and a medal. The 1 Mile option is untimed and also includes a custom bib, the shirt, and a medal. The kids dash is an untimed run for ages 10 and under, and registration provides a mini bib, a youth sized shirt, and a medal created specifically for the dash. Children who skip the swag may participate in the kids dash at no cost. Youth pricing is available for the 5k and 10k, with entries for ages 12 and under priced at 17 dollars. To guarantee a shirt, register by midnight on the Thursday that falls two weeks before race day.

Jerzee Dogs returns to Pumpkin Paradise Pumpkin Patch and Farm for a fourth year, rolling in with a new food truck trailer while keeping its familiar offerings. On the menu are 100% all beef Sabrett hot dogs prepared in classic New York cart style, along with cold drinks and Dorito Bowls. Pumpkin Paradise offers family friendly activities, a wide selection of pumpkins and other fall items, and options to book events or birthday parties. It is a chance to enjoy seasonal fun alongside Jerzee Dogs’ signature flavors.

Experience a full day of fall community fun at the Whole Hog Festival. Enjoy a huge kids zone, a regional crafts fair, live music, a petting zoo, foam fun, and aerial circus performances. Cheer on the bacon and hog calling contests, and the Whole Hog Pitmasters Cookoff featuring world champion contenders. Admission is $10 per person, with children 5 and under free. All proceeds support The Well Outreach Food Ministry and its work feeding local families.

Enjoy a relaxed farm experience filled with baby goat cuddles and plenty of fresh air. Meet goats, cows, chickens, and pigs, then see how a working goat dairy operates while learning about the animals that call the farm home. Tasting a sample of farm fresh goat cheese is part of the visit. A guided tour is offered during the event. Tickets are available on the website, admission is $12 per person, and children 2 and under are free.

Settle in for a scenic round trip aboard the Fall Foliage Excursion Train and take in the rolling hills of Tennessee. The route travels east from Nashville on the Nashville and Eastern Railroad, a line that once belonged to the Tennessee Central Railway, and includes a stop in Watertown for lunch at local restaurants. On the train, food, beer, and wine are available for purchase, along with refreshments and souvenirs, and outside food or drinks are not permitted. This outing returns to Nashville the same day. Ticket options include $40 for children under 12, $80 for coach, $120 for the premier wine tasting coach, and $160 for dome seating, with a convenience fee applied to all tickets. Sales are final and cannot be exchanged or refunded, and major credit cards are accepted. Passengers who use wheelchairs or need special assistance should make arrangements in advance.

A community-centered market featuring local growers and makers, offering seasonal produce when available, fresh baked treats, artisan crafts, and one of a kind finds. The seller roster changes from one market to the next, so there is always something new to discover, and the event goes on in any weather. Whether you are stocking up on staples or browsing for a special gift, it provides a welcoming place to support neighborhood businesses and connect with others.

Celebrate the arrival of fall at Cheekwood with a relaxed outdoor setting featuring Nashville food trucks, seasonal brews, and live music from regional bands. Settle in at a picnic table or on a blanket beneath the changing leaves to enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the season. The music lineup includes MERJ, a Nashville-based group that blends jazz, blues, and funk into groove-forward songs with rich harmony and catchy hooks, and Tim Gartland, a roots and blues harmonica player and songwriter whose path began after seeing Muddy Waters live and who has released six solo albums recognized by outlets such as DownBeat, the Boston Globe, and Nashville Scene.