Free things to do this weekend in and around Nashville

Nashville's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Nashville area - Shoott - Broadway, Nashville, TN, USA - August 29-30, 2026, see link for times

Parthenon Architecture Audio Tour - Nashville Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 - August 28-30, 2026, any time

Musicians Corner Fall Series - Musicians Corner, West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA - August 28, 2026, see website for details

Vanderbilt University Preschool Language and Brain Study - Vanderbilt University, West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA - August 28-30, 2026, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Story Time at Breeden's Orchard - Breeden's Orchard, 631 Beckwith Rd, Mount Juliet, TN 37122 - August 28, 2026, 10 AM

One Man Musical Variety Show at Brilliant Sky Toys and Books Brentwood - Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, 1705 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 - August 28, 2026, 10 AM

Storytime in the Children’s Gallery - Tennessee State Museum - Tennessee State Museum, Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, USA - August 29, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

Music at the Nashville Farmers' Market - Nashville Farmers' Market, 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208 - August 29, 2026, see website for details

Support Research by Playing Games (and Get Paid too!) - 1400 18th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, USA - August 28-29, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (flexible scheduling)

Barefoot Republic Community Center Festival & Open House - 15354 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211 - August 29, 2026, 10 AM

Music at the Mansion featuring Two Rivers Community Orchestra - Two Rivers Mansion, McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN, USA - August 30, 2026, 3:00-6:00 PM