The colder nights of fall are better spent by a campfire. Join The Adventure Park at Nashville for Glow in the Park, a nighttime event where the outdoor adventure park literally glows! Brightly shining LED lights illuminate your way while you zipline, work the ropes, and traverse through the treetops.
Unravel the mysteries of the world inside Nashville's Adventure Science Center. Children of all ages (even adult children) can experience live science demonstrations, pilot a full-motion flight simulator, and create something in the Tinkering Garage. Spark your curiosity at this family fun playground of science and wonder.
One of the most beautiful times to explore the 1,100-acre grounds of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: Home of the People's President would be autumn, especially because they have amazing events families will love.
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery started as a log cabin and was 250 acres old. It grew into a beautiful Greek Revival Mansion and one of the largest thoroughbred horse farms in the South, with over 5400 acres. Throughout the fall season, several events occur, including the 2024 Battle at Belle Meade Tour.
Celebrate the autumnal season at Cheekwood. The changing of the leaves is one of many garden highlights you’ll find as oaks, maples, dogwoods, and other trees greet you with their fall colors. You’ll find activities and experiences like Cheekwood Harvest designed to appeal to kids, adults, and families alike, making this six-week celebration the perfect time for a peaceful solo stroll, a crisp fall family day, or an afternoon date.
Engage in the history of country music at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Expose the entire family to some of country’s greatest stars at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Take in a show at the legendary Bluebird Cafe where songwriters perform in an intimate “in-the-round” setting.
The Frist Art Museum is a world-class art center dedicated to presenting an ever-changing schedule of exhibitions. Martin ArtQuest Gallery is a colorful interactive space offering hands-on stations that relate art concepts to Frist Art Museum exhibitions & examine ways in which art relates to everyday life & culture.
The Lane Motor Museum is one of the few car museums in America to specialize in European cars. Approximately 150 cars and motorcycles not typically seen in the U.S. are on display.
Bring the entire family to Lucky Ladd Farms this fall to search for pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and colors in the pumpkin patch. Stay the day and explore acres of wholesome family entertainment, explore the corn maze, pick your pumpkins, bite into a juicy caramel apple, and discover why Lucky Ladd Farms has become a family tradition for so many.
The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum honors all musicians regardless of genre or instrument. The museum showcases the stories of various artists throughout music history, and the instruments they used to record their classic hits. The GRAMMY Museum Gallery® is inside the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, too! The gallery is set up for guests to explore the history of the GRAMMY Awards, experience what it’s like to be on the stage, and the recording process.
Founded in 1931, Nashville Children's Theatre presents a season of plays for kids and families by professional adult actors and year-round drama workshops for youth. It is the country's oldest youth-centered professional theatre and is nationally recognized as a premier culture, entertainment, and education destination for hearts and minds of all ages.
Venture through the Nashville Zoo and find a new favorite animal amongst more than 350 species. Enjoy fall-themed scenes and activities, trick-or-treating for kids, special animal shows, and more.