Family events in Cookeville, TN

Take part in weekly hands-on art projects and crafts led by certified visual arts instructor Annette Romero. This program is suitable for ages 12 and up. Registration is not required.

The second annual OG Dixie Crawl at Golden Mountain Speedway and Off-Road Park offers a relaxed weekend of off-road riding with friends and family. This casual meet-up partners with Brian Overly’s 4 Wheeling for a Cure and centers on simply showing up to ride. Standard gate and camping fees apply and go directly to GMP. On Saturday night, Brian Overly hosts an auction similar to his previous events, with proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and a raffle is planned for that evening as well.

This session features stories and purposeful play tailored to children from birth to age three.

Rubiks Groove brings an imaginative tribute to the 80s, 90s, and 2000s to the Cookeville Performing Arts Center, turning classic pop, rock, and dance hits into a full-stage celebration. The show blends big energy with colorful visuals, playful characters, and standout costumes to create a lively, interactive atmosphere. Audiences of all ages can sing, dance, and laugh along, with nostalgic favorites for longtime fans and eye-catching fun for kids. Tickets are $37.

At the Dekalb County Community Complex, the Annual Miss Pumpkin Festival Pageants honor and remember Eli Harvey. New this year are the Eli Award, a Fan Favorite Photo Contest, and an Overall People's Choice. The event supports the Last Minute Toy Shop, a local non-profit ministry, by collecting stuffed animals and puzzles in Eli’s name. In his four years he touched many lives, loved pageants and giving, and had a servant’s heart. He went to Heaven in October 2022, and this tradition keeps his memory and generosity at the center of the celebration.