Free Holiday Events in Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN's free holiday events include Musicians Corner, Musicians Corner, Shelby Park, and Two Rivers Park. Tree lighting ceremonies, holiday parades, and free outdoor concerts typically run late November through December.

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Nashville Public Library

Free storytimes Mon/Tue/Wed. Puppet shows. STEM programs.

615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 · Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm · Ages 0–12

Free
Fort Negley Visitors Center and Park

Free Civil War fort ruins kids can actually explore

1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203 · Park: dawn-dusk daily; Visitors Center: Tue-Fri noon-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm

Free
Cumberland Park

Free splash pad on the river. Walk from downtown.

592 S 1st St, Nashville, TN 37213 · Park: daily 7am-11pm; Splash pad: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm (summer)

Free
Tennessee State Museum

Free. Children's gallery for ages 3-8.

1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208 · Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, closed Mon · Ages 0–14

Free
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

960 free acres. Stroller-friendly. Turtles and herons.

1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206 · Tue, Thu, Sat 9am-4pm; Wed, Fri noon-4pm; closed Sun-Mon

Free
Two Rivers Park

Free splash pad. Less crowded than Cumberland Park.

3150 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214 · Park: dawn-dusk; Splash pad: 10am-6pm (seasonal) · Ages 0–10

Free
Shelby Park

Free splash pad plus Greenway access and a dog park

1900 Rains Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 · Park: dawn-dusk; Splash pad: 10am-6pm (seasonal) · Ages 0–10

Free
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

200-foot granite map of Tennessee. 95-bell carillon. Free.

600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243 · Daily dawn to dusk · Ages 3–14

Free
Musicians Corner

Free concerts, Kidsville kids area, bring a blanket

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 · Ages 0–14

Free
Frist Art Museum

Under 18 always free. Hands-on ArtQuest Gallery.

919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 · Mon 10am-5:30pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 1-5:30pm; Closed Tue-Wed · Ages 0–18

Free-$20
Centennial Park Playground

Free playground, duck pond, steps from the Parthenon

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 · Daily dawn to dusk · Ages 0–10

Free
Nashville Farmers' Market

Free to browse — affordable international food plus year-round farm market

900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208 · Market House daily 8am-8pm; Farm Sheds Sat 8am-3pm year-round · Ages 0–14

Free entry
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

No cover, three floors, noon to 3am since 1960

422 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 · Daily 10am-3am

Free
Robert's Western World

$6 Recession Special: bologna sandwich, PBR, Moon Pie

416B Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 · Daily 10am-3am

Free
Honky Tonk Central

Best rooftop view on Broadway. No cover.

329 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201 · Daily 11am-3am

Free
Printer's Alley

The nightlife strip before Broadway got famous

Printer's Alley, Nashville, TN 37219 · Varies by venue, typically afternoon to late night

Free-$15
Tennessee State Museum

Free. Rivals the paid museums. 200-foot granite map next door.

1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208 · Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm, closed Mon

Free
Musicians Corner

Free outdoor concerts in Centennial Park — spring and fall with Free Fest weekend

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Free
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Free 200-foot granite map of Tennessee and a 95-bell carillon playing hourly

600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243 · Daily dawn to dusk

Free