Family & Kids

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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