Family events in Nashville, TN

The session features interactive tales, sing-alongs, and playful activities for families. It is designed for children ages 0 to 5, and siblings are welcome to take part.

Songwriters Night at Travellers Rest offers an evening of live music in a relaxed, bring-your-own-seat setting. Tickets are $30, with sponsorship and patron opportunities available. Food and beverages will be sold, and the event is open to all ages.

This League Challenge offers competitive Pokemon TCG play in the Standard format with Swiss, best of one rounds. Decklists must be completed before registering. Registration is in person, and anyone signing up after the registration window will be entered as a late entry. The entry fee is $10. Prizes include two Entry Packs, plus one pack per participant added to the overall prize pool. Championship points are guaranteed for the top four finishers, with the potential for additional placements to earn points if attendance is higher.

Returning to the Nashville Fairgrounds, Nashville Poké Fest takes over Expo Building 3 for a weekend focused on trading card games. More than 400 tables will showcase favorites such as Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, and Disney Lorcana, plus more to discover. Additional announcements are coming soon.

An outdoor screening of National Treasure sets the scene for an evening with food trucks, yard games, and popcorn on the mansion grounds. Bring a chair or blanket for comfortable seating, and note that coolers are permitted. The feature follows Benjamin Franklin Gates, an American historian, cryptographer, and treasure hunter, in a fast-paced heist adventure. Tickets are $10, or $30 maximum per vehicle, with a Friends Members rate of $5 or $20 maximum per vehicle. Presented by John Barker’s Two Rivers Ford.

This 5K, presented by SeatGeek, welcomes friends, families, and teams to run a course that loops around Nissan Stadium and downtown Nashville. Participants finish on the 50 yard line inside Nissan Stadium, home to the Tennessee Titans, with appearances from Titans Entertainment enhancing the day. Each runner receives a commemorative shirt, a race medal, and a ticket to the Titans game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Male and female age group winners earn a commemorative football, and top overall finishers receive jerseys shipped after the race. Packet pickup takes place inside the West Club at Nissan Stadium, with complimentary parking available in Lot H. After the finish, refreshments, an awards ceremony, and opportunities to mingle with Titans Entertainment are planned, weather permitting. Complimentary parking will be available for participants and attendees, with details on which stadium lots will be open to be shared closer to the event.

For one day each year, Nashville Shores Water Park welcomes four-legged swimmers after the regular season has ended. Bring your dog for a splash-filled outing as pups enjoy the water. Admission requires a ticket and proof of a current rabies vaccination. Each ticket covers one dog and its human, and every dog must be accompanied by a human. Tickets are available online for a limited window, and if advance sales have closed, they can be purchased at the park on the day. A parking fee applies and can be paid during ticket purchase or onsite at entry.

Touch of Brews, presented by Dogfish Head Beer & Cocktails, returns for its sixth year at its new home, Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson. This family friendly music festival offers a comfortable setting with plenty of shade and convenient parking. Families can look forward to kid focused activities, a variety of craft vendors, and a welcoming atmosphere. Children 12 and under attend free with a paid adult, and leashed, friendly dogs are welcome. The music lineup features Kendall Street Company, Brown Eyed Women, Honey Island Swamp Band, New Ponies, a Bob Dylan tribute, Tennessee Warblers, and School of Rock. Tickets are available in tiers. A two for one option is offered at $30 plus fees during an initial sale window, followed by an early bird price of $25 plus fees and a general admission price of $30 plus fees.

Pear Jam 2026 is a free community celebration at Mill Ridge Park presented by Freeland Auto, bringing live music, activities, and local flavor together in one place. The lineup features performances by Sam Trowbridge, Mandy Moon, Los Locos Tristes, Dustin Sellers performing as Sad Bachelor, and Sweet Lizzy Project. Alongside the music, attendees can enjoy food trucks with cooking demonstrations, creative stations for arts, crafts, and hands-on projects, plus games, giveaways, and a bounce house. A silent auction and Pear Jam merchandise add to the experience, with additional live performances and community-focused fun throughout the event. Admission is free thanks to support from Wirtgen Group, Pinnacle Financial Partners, J.E. Dunn Construction, HCA Healthcare | TriStar Health, Spire Energy, The CityLiving Group, and Walmart.