Entertainment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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