Free things to do with kids in Nashville, TN

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–7pm

615 Asia Fest: Korea & Buldak

Two Rivers Mansion — Nashville (Donelson) · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Free celebration of Korean culture with live music, food and drinks at $10 or less, and kid-zone activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at 615 Asia Fest ↗

Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm–7pm

The Great Pumpkin Ball Kids Party at Plaza Mariachi

Plaza Mariachi — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Free kids party with story time, crafts, dancing and character meet-and-greets.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Big outing
Free
Indoors

Details at Plaza Mariachi ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 14 – Dec 12 · 10am–1pm

STEM Discovery Lab

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Drop in. Dig in. Discover. When: Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm (beginning November 7) Location: Learning Lab on the first floor Best for: Middle schoolers & older Test your…

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free
Indoors

Details at Adventure Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (27, free)

From Nashville Public Library and Williamson County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesDrop-In Crafts · Fairview, Fairview 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBaby & Me Song & Story time · Nolensville, Nolensville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFriday Free Play · Hermitage Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amMusic & Movement (2-3 Years) · Madison Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amToddler Story Time (1-3 Years) · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Child's Calendar · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amChildrens' Craft Time · Nolensville, Nolensville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Child's Calendar · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmMusic Lab · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Studio NPL, Nashville 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Nashville and Williamson County branches 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library) Fri, Nov 13 · 3pm
Edgehill Branch Library (Nashville Public Library) Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm

Library event page →

3pmStudio NPL Maker Lab · East Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

4pmCreative Writing Club (Grades 3-5) · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmFriday Night Game Night · Pruitt Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmSensory Story Time · Edmondson Pike Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amCreation Station · Hadley Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amYouth D&D · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free

10:30amRead With Lucy · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free

10:30amRead with Winston · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Services, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amSecond Saturday Kids Club Presents: LEGO Printmaking with Turnip Green Creative Reuse · East Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStory Time with the Nashville Symphony · Edmondson Pike Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Child's Calendar · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Child's Calendar · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

1pmLeipen' LEGO Club · Leiper's Fork, Franklin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmReading Paws · Inglewood Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1:30pmFrist Art Trunk: Shimmer · Bordeaux Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

2pmFriendsGiving with Special Collections · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 14 – Dec 12 · 10am–1pm

STEM Discovery Lab

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Drop in. Dig in. Discover. When: Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm (beginning November 7) Location: Learning Lab on the first floor Best for: Middle schoolers & older Test your…

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free
Indoors

Details at Adventure Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (29, free)

From Nashville Public Library and Williamson County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10amBaby & Me Song & Story time · Nolensville, Nolensville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFriday Free Play · Hermitage Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amMusic & Movement (2-3 Years) · Madison Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amToddler Story Time (1-3 Years) · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Child's Calendar · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amChildrens' Craft Time · Nolensville, Nolensville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Child's Calendar · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmMusic Lab · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Studio NPL, Nashville 11+ · Free

3pmLego Club · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmStudio NPL Maker Lab · East Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

3:30pmPokémon Club · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free

4pmCreative Writing Club (Grades 3-5) · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmFriday Night Game Night · Pruitt Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmMancala Masters & Puzzle Club · Edgehill Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

4:30pmFamily Game Time · Looby Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amCreation Station · Hadley Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time (0-5) · Edgehill Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time (Ages 0-5) · Edmondson Pike Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amRead With Porter · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free

10:30amSaturday Story Time (Ages 0-5) · Donelson Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Child's Calendar · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amPress Record - an Oral History Workshop, Session A · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Nashville 11+ · Free

11:30amWishing Chair Productions presents A Child's Calendar · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Theatre, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmWriting Scary Stories with The Porch · Inglewood Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

2pmCherokee Weaving · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free

2:30pmSaturday Crafternoon: Mini Cross Stitch with Turnip Green · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Classroom, Nashville 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

2:30pmMixed Media Nutcracker · Hermitage Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmJr. Chess Club · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 14 – Dec 12 · 10am–1pm

STEM Discovery Lab

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Drop in. Dig in. Discover. When: Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm (beginning November 7) Location: Learning Lab on the first floor Best for: Middle schoolers & older Test your…

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free
Indoors

Details at Adventure Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (2, free)

From Nashville Public Library and Williamson County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

10amCreation Station · Hadley Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 14 – Dec 12 · 10am–1pm

STEM Discovery Lab

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Drop in. Dig in. Discover. When: Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm (beginning November 7) Location: Learning Lab on the first floor Best for: Middle schoolers & older Test your…

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free
Indoors

Details at Adventure Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (19, free)

From Nashville Public Library and Williamson County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10amBaby & Me Song & Story Time · Nolensville, Nolensville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFriday Free Play · Hermitage Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amMusic & Movement (2-3 Years) · Madison Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amToddler Story Time(1-3 Years) · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amChildrens' Craft Time · Nolensville, Nolensville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmMusic Lab · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Studio NPL, Nashville 11+ · Free

3pmStudio NPL Maker Lab · East Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

4pmCreative Writing Club (Grades 3-5) · Bellevue Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmFamily Game Time · Looby Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmMancala Masters & Puzzle Club · Edgehill Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

4pmSensory Story Time · Edmondson Pike Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amCreation Station · Hadley Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amWishing Chair Productions presents String City: Nashville's Tradition of Music and Puppetry · Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time (Ages 0-5) · Edmondson Pike Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amRead With Sadie · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free

10:30amSaturday Morning Art with Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center · Madison Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amSaturday Morning Art with Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center (4-7 Years) · Madison Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amWishing Chair Productions presents String City: Nashville's Tradition of Music and Puppetry · Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmHoliday Piano Adventure with Tai Shan · Madison Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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81 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

Updated November 12, 2026