A three-day January celebration of antiques, garden design and horticulture at Music City Center, with 150+ vendors and designer garden displays.

Nashville's free annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with a community march along Jefferson Street and a convocation at TSU's Gentry Center.

A month-long February celebration of Nashville's restaurant scene, with prix fixe menus, special offers and chef collaboration dinners across the city.

Cheekwood's spring celebration of 100,000+ blooming daffodils, tulips, azaleas and dogwoods, with live music on select weekends from March into April.

Hundreds of songwriters play intimate rounds at venues across Nashville each spring, telling the stories behind the songs they wrote.

A March celebration of Irish music, dance, film and heritage at pubs, theaters and event spaces across Nashville.

Brentwood's free Arbor Day celebration at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library each March, with free tree seedlings, student contests, vendors, food and ice cream.

A free community egg hunt at Fairview City Hall, typically held in March or April before Easter.

Local makers, handmade goods and food vendors outdoors at Bowie Nature Park, typically held in the spring.

Free community showcase of local businesses with a job fair, food vendors, test drives and Touch-A-Truck.

Free spring morning of kite flying and kite decorating on the athletic fields at Fischer Park in Spring Hill.

A spring celebration of young artists at Bicentennial Park, with performances, a juried student art exhibit, and hands-on activities.

Stunt kite demonstrations, giant kites and a family flying zone at the Franklin Recreation Complex each March.

A free April celebration of Japanese culture at Public Square Park, with performances, martial arts demonstrations, artist booths and children's activities.

Nashville's April race weekend pairs a marathon, half, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile and KiDS ROCK with live music along the course, benefiting St. Jude.

A free April egg hunt at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, with Easter Bunny photos, a jelly bean guessing game and age-grouped hunts through age 12.

One of Franklin's largest annual events: 150+ artisans, 30+ food vendors and multiple stages across historic downtown.

A free morning at Pinkerton Park with tree care, conservation and nature activities for all ages.

Free April celebration at Harvey Park where families plant a take-home plant and enjoy time outdoors.

Free, all-ages live music in Centennial Park on select Fridays and Saturdays in May and June, with food trucks, artisan vendors and family activities.

A full day of steeplechase racing, tailgating and Southern spring fashion at Percy Warner Park each May, benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

An annual race and remembrance at The Grove with a 5K, Memorial Mile and GORUCK division, benefiting Memories of Honor, typically held in May.

More than 140 artisans and food vendors, live music and the Little Miss Buttercup Pageant, typically the first Saturday in May.

Saturday market at the Historic Nolensville School with produce, eggs, meats, baked goods and crafts, May through October.

About 15 food trucks, live music and family activities at the Historic Nolensville School, typically held in May.

Free weekend Jazz and Bluegrass at Arrington Vineyards, plus seasonal Food Truck Fridays, typically May through October.

Horses, floats and marching bands move through historic downtown Franklin to kick off Rodeo Week each May.

Three evenings of PRCA-sanctioned rodeo at the Ag EXPO Park, with a Fan Zone, vendors and proceeds to local charities.

Jousting, armored combat, music and an artisan marketplace across May weekends at Castle Park in Arrington.

More than 40 trucks and public service vehicles for kids to climb aboard at Jim Warren Park, plus a quiet No Horn Hour.

Free outdoor concerts and food trucks at Crockett Park's Eddy Arnold Amphitheater, typically May through July.

Free outdoor movie nights from City of Franklin Parks and Recreation, moving between Franklin parks on select summer and fall dates, with food trucks at some screenings.

The Franklin Rodeo's free May kick-off party at the AgExpo Park, with the High Hopes Rodeo for children of all ability levels, farm animals, pony rides and games.

Free May morning for dogs and their owners with paw print painting, peanut butter contests and pup musical chairs.

Free late-May ceremony honoring fallen service members, with remarks from local veterans and community leaders.

Step inside Brentwood's 1830 one-room schoolhouse on the first Sunday of each month from June through October, free and open to the public.

Bluegrass on select Tuesday nights at the Ryman, with a free Pickin' on PNC Plaza show outside before each concert.

A free patriotic evening at Nolensville High School with food trucks, a Kid Zone, live music and a fireworks finale, typically in late June.

Free summer afternoon at Fischer Park with food trucks, inflatables, games and a daytime fireworks show, typically in June.

A free morning of fishing for kids at Veterans Memorial Park, held each June on Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day.

Franklin's June 19 commemoration at Bicentennial Park, with live music, food, cultural programs and family activities.

A free June celebration of live music, food trucks and inflatables at Crockett Park, part of the Brentwood Summer Concert Series.

Free summer evening of skating, music and friendly competition for all ages at Walnut Street Skate Park.

Four days of country music in downtown Nashville each June, with free daytime stages across the city and nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium.

A grassroots Franklin music festival held the fourth Saturday in June at Bicentennial Park, with more than two decades of history benefiting the Hard Bargain Association.

INDYCAR racing at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, a full weekend of high-speed competition and fan experiences each July.

A multi-day showcase of Nashville's independent and experimental arts, with theater, dance and new work at venues across the city.

Nashville Wine Auction's summer fundraiser: tastings, vintner dinners and a live charity auction benefiting cancer-related nonprofits.

Nashville's free Independence Day celebration downtown, with live music, the Nashville Symphony and a huge fireworks show over the Cumberland.

A Fourth of July morning race at Centennial Park with a 5K, a 1-mile race and a kids run before the city's big celebrations begin.

East Park's free July 4 tradition celebrating Nashville hot chicken, with a fire truck parade, live music and an amateur cooking competition.

Food, live entertainment, family activities and fireworks at Fairview City Hall, traditionally held on July 3.

A free public reading of the Declaration with living history, fife and drum music and Revolutionary-era activities.

A small-town Independence Day on the Public Square, with the Patriotic Pet Parade, a vintage car display and craft booths.

Franklin's evening Independence Day gathering at Harlinsdale Farm, with live music, food trucks and fireworks after dark.

Two days of fiddle, banjo, band and dance contests on the Public Square, honoring Franklin's Sam and Kirk McGee.

A patriotic July 4th morning race through Brentwood hosted by the Brentwood Family YMCA, with a kids' 1K fun run.

Brentwood's free Fourth of July celebration at Crockett Park, with live music, food and a fireworks show.

Fourth of July 5K, Color Fun Run and bike and stroller parade at Summit High School benefiting The Well Outreach.

The Academy of Country Music's annual Nashville evening of performances and special award presentations for artists and industry honorees.

A two-day independent film festival at East Side Bowl built around bold, unconventional cinema and festival parties. Typically 18+.

Craft beer, spirits, ciders and seltzers at Walk of Fame Park, with live music, food trucks and yard games. Benefits Nashville Humane Association.

Nashville Shakespeare Festival's free outdoor productions at Centennial Park, with pre-show music, talks and food trucks.

East Nashville's beloved two-day Five Points festival of tomato-themed art, costumes, contests, live music and local vendors.

A multi-week film series presenting Jewish and Israeli cinema at venues across Nashville, often with guest discussion.

A day of Black art, music, dance and culture on the grounds at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.

Free live music at Centennial Park on fall weekends, with food trucks, local makers and a family-friendly park setting.

Nine days of midway rides, livestock shows, creative arts exhibits and live entertainment at the Ag EXPO Park.

A community celebration in Tollgate Village with local businesses, organizations, giveaways and activities on the green, typically held in September.

Rides, fair food, livestock shows, competitions and nightly entertainment at The Fairgrounds Nashville each September.

The Nashville Songwriters Association International honors the writers behind the year's biggest songs, on stage at the Ryman.

A free Centennial Park festival built for young children, with hands-on activities, entertainment and family resources.

Nashville Zoo's after-hours fundraiser with food, drinks, live music and animal encounters across the zoo grounds.

Cheekwood's Harvest Moon celebration of Japanese culture, with music, dance, tea, crafts and lantern-lit gardens.

A free three-day celebration of African and African American culture with music, dance, food and vendors at Hadley Lillard Park.

Five days of Americana showcases, panels and parties across Nashville, capped by the Americana Honors & Awards.

A free downtown celebration of Nashville's visual arts, with public art, hands-on activities and work by local artists.

Cheekwood's fall season: thousands of mums, a scarecrow trail, pumpkin displays and family activities from September into November.

A month of citywide events celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture in Nashville, from September 15 through October 15.

Craft beer tastings at First Horizon Park with live music, food and a ballpark setting in the heart of Germantown.

A weekend of tastings, seminars and bartender-led events celebrating Nashville's cocktail scene.

One of the country's longest-running film festivals, with features, shorts, documentaries and filmmaker Q&As across Nashville venues.

Wine tastings from dozens of producers on the riverfront downtown, with live music, food and skyline views.

Films by and about people of African descent, with screenings, panels and filmmaker conversations across Nashville.

Live pottery demonstrations and local makers at The Copper Fox Gallery, typically held in September.

A free fall festival at Bowie Nature Park with nature activities, craft vendors and live entertainment, typically in September.

A two-day, family-friendly outdoor music festival at Harlinsdale Farm, with multiple stages, a Maker Village and food vendors.

Front porches and parks across Westhaven turn into stages for a free afternoon of live music, capped by a ticketed evening concert.

Free overnight fall campout at Fischer Park with outdoor programs, a family movie and time around the campfire.

Free October screening of Hocus Pocus on the lawn at historic Rippa Villa. Bring blankets, chairs and snacks.

Free Halloween evening at Fischer Park with decorated trunks, trick-or-treating, games and costumes.

Brentwood Fire and Rescue's free public safety showcase at Brentwood Place Shopping Center each October, with live fire demonstrations, emergency vehicles and fire station tours.

Free October celebration of Nolensville's history and milestones at Town Hall and around town.

German beer, food, music and dancing at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park over a long October weekend.

A free Centennial Park festival of music, dance, food and craft from the many cultures that make up Nashville.

Tastings and seminars with distillers from Tennessee and beyond, celebrating whiskey in Music City.

A free literary festival with author readings, panels and signings at Bicentennial Capitol Mall and nearby downtown venues.

Tennessee beer, wine and moonshine tastings on the grounds of historic Two Rivers Mansion, with live music and food.

Juried work from Tennessee makers at Centennial Park, with demonstrations, live music and food. Free to attend.

East Nashville's Halloween celebration, with costumes, a parade, live music, local vendors and family activities.

Nashville Zoo's family Halloween event on select October nights, with trick-or-treating, costumes and seasonal activities.

A Centennial Park festival for dogs and their people, with contests, demonstrations, rescue groups and pet vendors.

A week of Christian and gospel music events across Nashville leading up to the GMA Dove Awards.

Whole hog barbecue, a craft fair, tractor show and kids’ zone at Oaklawn Mansion each October, supporting The Well Outreach.

A free day of fall activities, Touch-a-Truck and nature programs at Bowie Nature Park, typically a Saturday in October.

Costumed teams stomp grapes at Bicentennial Park while guests sample wine, bourbon, beer and food from area restaurants.

One of the area's largest fall festivals: 140+ craft vendors, costume contests, the KidZone and live music across downtown.

A free day of wagon rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, corn maze and Touch-a-Tractor at Harlinsdale Farm.

Free November parade through Nolensville's Historic District honoring those who served in the U.S. military.

Nashville Ballet's holiday production at TPAC, set in a Nashville-specific retelling of the classic, with live orchestra.

Country music's biggest night at Bridgestone Arena, with live performances and awards broadcast nationally from downtown Nashville.

A million lights across Cheekwood's gardens on select nights from late November into January, with seasonal food and drink.

Gaylord Opryland's holiday season: millions of lights, ICE!, shows, ice skating and seasonal dining under the atriums.

A long-running holiday shopping market at The Fairgrounds Nashville, with hundreds of merchants and proceeds to charity.

A week of talks, tours, workshops and studio visits across Nashville's design community.

Nashville Zoo's Chinese lantern festival, with enormous illuminated displays lighting the grounds from mid-November into February.

A three-day antique, vintage, and artisan market at Props Antiques, typically held over a weekend in November.

A Thanksgiving-morning 10K, 5K walk/run and Kids' Turkey Chase in Cool Springs, benefiting GraceWorks Ministries.

Veterans, JROTC units and marching bands travel through historic downtown Franklin each November 11.

A 21-and-up evening of wine tastings inside downtown shops, restaurant bites and live music, benefiting local youth programs.

A mile-and-a-half drive-through route of synchronized Christmas lights at the Ag EXPO Park, with s'mores and food trucks.

An outdoor holiday market at Walk of Fame Park over two December weekends, with local makers, food and seasonal drinks.

Porter Flea's juried holiday market at The Fairgrounds Nashville, with handmade goods from hundreds of independent makers.

Nashville's annual college football bowl game at Nissan Stadium, with fan events downtown in late December.

Nashville's free New Year's Eve concert and midnight Music Note Drop downtown, broadcast nationally.

More than 80 artisans and crafters on the lawn at Homestead Manor, with food trucks, live music and a visit with Santa, typically in December.

The town’s Christmas tree lighting with free photos with Santa, games, crafts, hot chocolate and live music, typically held in December.

Spring Hill’s holiday parade along Main Street, typically beginning at 5 pm in December. Free to attend.

The “Almost World-Famous” holiday parade through the village, typically the second Saturday of December. Free to attend.

A hometown Christmas parade with floats, music and candy along Horton Highway, typically the first Sunday in December. Free to attend.

Decorated floats, community groups and seasonal characters through Fairview, typically in early December. Free to attend.

The lighting of Fairview’s city tree at City Hall, with holiday music and family activities, typically in early December.

Santa photos, letters, crafts, treats and a magic show at the Brentwood Library on the first Saturday in December.

Brentwood neighborhoods glow with luminaries from dusk to 9 pm on the second Saturday in December.

The historic City-owned mansion lit with holiday lights each December — a picturesque spot for seasonal photos.

Holiday stories, music, hot chocolate and the tree-lighting countdown at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library each December.

Santa's special mailbox arrives at the Spring Hill Public Library each December for children's letters.

Kids decorate treat bags then hunt candy canes by flashlight in the barn at Harlinsdale Farm. Registration required.

Historic downtown Franklin becomes a Victorian village of costumed characters, carolers and an artisan marketplace.

Free early-December celebration with Santa storytime, a tree lighting, choir performances and the holiday parade.

Floats, marching bands and Santa make their way down Main Street in a downtown tradition more than 30 years old.

Choirs, Santa visits and a community countdown on the Public Square as Franklin lights its Christmas tree.