- Beginning on July 5th and continuing each Friday in July and August
- Nashville Zoo
- Kroger Plus Card holders can take advantage of a special “buy one, get one” free Zoo ticket deal on Fridays during July and August as part of the annual Kroger Safari Fridays summer promotion. Kroger Plus Card holders can present their card at Nashville Zoo’s ticket booth to receive a free ticket with the purchase of another ticket of equal or greater value. See here for more information and restrictions.
- Saturday, July 6th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Nashville Zoo
- The Zoo will transform into a water wonderland complete with slides, wet and wild games, splashy attractions and more! Guests can pick a keeper talk schedule at the front gate to see some of the Zoo’s animals devour their own brand of popsicles, like frozen grapes, turkey broth pops and chilled meal worms.
- May 1st through September 1st
- Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
- Experience the magic of five of your favorite childhood classics reimagined in Cheekwood’s gardens. Visitors of all ages will enjoy these whimsical playhouses inspired by beloved illustrators including “Oh, The Places You’ll Play” inspired by Dr. Suess, “Hill Top Garden” inspired by Beatrix Potter, “Charlotte’s Barn” inspired by Garth Williams, “We Are Wild” inspired by Maurice Sendak, and “TRAINS!” inspired by Loren Long.
Flapjack Fundraiser
- Saturday, July 6th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Longhorn Steakhouse (774 Old Hickory Blvd. Brentwood, TN 37027)
- Enjoy a pancake breakfast to help support Nashville Angels and learn more about foster care in the community.
- Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th
- Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- Bring the whole family for this very special summer movie event featuring the beloved Disney classic screened in stunning HD, while your Nashville Symphony performs Alan Menken’s Oscar-winning score live.
- Saturday, July 6th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- Songwriting Tune-Up offers budding songwriters the opportunity to build on skills gained in other museum songwriting programs. Through one-on-one mentoring sessions with a professional songwriter, Tune-Up encourages young writers to hone their craft and develop confidence. Ages eleven to eighteen. Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with museum admission. Requires advance registration and prior experience. While space is limited, a minimum number of participants is required for this program to take place. For more information and to register, visit www.countrymusichalloffame.org/tuneup.
- Admission is included with Museum ticket* or Museum membership.
- * Tennessee children ages 18 and under from Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties receive free museum admission as part of Community Counts: Museum Admission Program for Locals. Up to two accompanying adults receive 25 percent off admission. Proof of residency required. For more information, please visit Community Counts or inquire at the Museum Box Office.
- Saturday, July 6th (4-8 p.m.) and Sunday, July 7th (2-6 p.m.)
- Arrington Vineyards
- Enjoy “Bluegrass in the Barn” and “Jazz in the Pavilion”