Juneteenth Marketplace
- Friday, June 18th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Kenect Nashville Lobby (800 19th Avenue South, Nashville 37203)
- This event supports local black-owned businesses featuring TNT Goods, Music City Vintage, The Cake Project, and more! Admission is free and open to all ages.
- Saturday, June 19th
- Historic Bell Buckle, TN from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Celebrate the southern tradition of RC Cola and Moonpies at the annual festival with a 10 mile and 5K run, craft fair, food court, parade, RC Cola and Moonpie Queen and King Coronation, games, live music and dancing, and the WORLD’S LARGEST MOONPIE. Find the schedule here.
- Monday, June 21st at 7:30 p.m.
- Ryman
- Celtic Throne–The Royal Journey of Irish Dance explores the ancient origins of Irish step dance and celebrates the journey of a music-and-dance-loving people as they migrate from the ancient Near East to Ireland, Scotland, England and the U.S. See the show at the famous Ryman Auditorium. I’m giving away two tickets here.
Father’s Day and Food Truck Fest
- Sunday, June 20th (Vault Tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Lane Motor Museum
- Dads receive FREE admission! Vault tours and demonstrations (limited amount of tickets) There will also be local food trucks onsite in the grassy area next to the garage.
- Sunday, June 20th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Adventure Park at Nashville
- Treat Dad to an adventure at The Adventure Park! Dads will receive a free ticket with purchase.
- Saturday, June 19th and Sunday, June 20th
- Bass Pro Fishing (Opry Mills)
- Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is challenging families to put down their digital devices and get outside this summer to discover the joys of fishing. The nationwide movement, Gone Fishing, features two weekends of free, family-friendly activities June 12-13 and 19-20 at Bass Pro Shops in Nashville. Free, family-friendly activities include:
- Free Catch-And-Release Ponds: Kids can experience the excitement of fishing at in-store catch-and-release ponds and earn an FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) “First Fish Certificate” to celebrate the achievement. (11 a.m.-4 p.m. local time)
- Free Fishing 101 Guide: Free copies of Nibbles & Bites teach the fundamentals of fishing and provide tips on best local fishing spots. The informational guide is available while supplies last.
- Free Giveaways & Take-Home Crafts: After completing the catch-and-release pond, kids will receive free take-home crafts and giveaways while supplies last.
- Friday, June 18th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Arrington Vineyards
- Pasta Galifi & Supreme Pig Carnitas, Simply Living Life and live music by The Lilliston Effect Band and Jimmy Stewart Band. Barn opens from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, June 20th at 6 p.m.
- Crockett Park
- The Band Six Wire will perform. Hoss Burgers, The Love Bus, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery, Blue Monkey Shaved Ice will be onsite.
- Every Thursday in June beginning at 5 p.m. and movies start at sundown around 8 p.m.
- Elmington Park
- FREE event with a movie, food truck vendors, games and giveaways. This week’s movie is Thor: Ragnorak
- Thursday, June 10th through Sunday, June 13th
- First Horizon Park
- Cheer on our hometown team!
Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with Lego Bricks
- Through Sunday, September 5th
- Cheekwood
- From acclaimed artist Sean Kenney and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, this exhibition features 38 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® Bricks. Inspired by the Pop art movement, Kenney’s work blurs the boundaries between austere and the everyday, drawing from a belief that everything is interconnected. Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with LEGO® Bricks explores the beauty of nature through highly stylized, colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings. Presenting a playful spin on traditional sculptural art, this exhibition is an accessible experience for all ages designed to inspire visitors to create something wonderful themselves. Reserve your tickets in advance online.
- May 21st through September 6th
- Gaylord Opryland
- Celebrate summer with events for the whole family at Gaylord Opryland! Enjoy SoundWaves water attraction’s thrilling slides, lazy and rapid rivers, adult-only pools, and multi-level play structures that make this water attraction the perfect summer hangout. Throughout the resort you can enjoy other pirate and princess activities and fun seasonal events as you make this Summerfest one to remember.
- Thursdays through October 28th
- Cheekwood
- Live music and programming combining art and nature! Grab a drink from one of the bar stations and stroll through the Ann & Monroe Carell Jr. Family Sculpture Trail for a relaxing experience after a long day.