Check out the current article, updated July 7, 2023, Free Things to Do in Nashville This Weekend! July 7, 8, 9 2023! New additions to this recurring list include Nashville neighborhoods to explore.
Are you looking for free things to do in Nashville this weekend? Nashville is Music City, and you will find plenty of free live music events on this list! This week you will find some educational events, a Pet fundraiser, some comedy shows and more.
This list is for locals and visitors!
Spend time with your family downtown, inside or outside. There are plenty of things to do! This list has exclusively free events, including a live music venue link for a more comprehensive list of venues offering free live music.
New additions to this weekly list - with live links for more information:
- Free Parks
- Self-Guided Historical Tours
- Guide to Free Live Music Venues
Check out these free events happening around town this weekend.
Some age restrictions apply and some events request registration (super easy online!).
Check the event sites for complete details.
Friday, August 26, 2022
- Tennessee Brew Works • Live Music
Fri, Aug 26, 2:00 PM • 4:00 PM • 6:00 PM
Tennessee Brew Works • 809 Ewing Ave, Nashville, TN
Free • pay as you eat & drink - Hip Donelson Farmers Market • 40 Vendors • Food Trucks
Fri, Aug 26, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Two Rivers Mansion • 3130 McGavock Pl, Nashville, TN
Free
More information about Local Farmer's Markets Here!
- Yappy Hour with NHA (Nashville Humane Association)
Fri, Aug 26, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
W Nashville • 300 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
Free • Pet Friendly Event • Adoption Event • Nashville Humane Association - Girl’s Pint Out Gnomeward Bound @ Crazy Gnome Brewery
Fri, Aug 26, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Crazy Gnome Brewery • 948 Main Street, Nashville, TN
Free • monthly meetup • pay as you drink - East Nashville Night Market
Fri, Aug 26, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Marketplace East Nashville • 400 Davidson St. Nashville, TN
Free - Live Jazz & Food Trucks @ Arrington Vineyards
Fri, Aug 26, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Arrington Vineyards • 6211 Patton Rd. Arrington, TN
Free - Sky High Sounds • DJ & Rooftop Bar
Fri, Aug 26, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Proof @ W Hotel • 300 12th Ave South, Nashville, TN
Free
Saturday, August 27, 2022
- Nashville Farmers’ Market, indoor market, farm sheds & garden center
Sat, Aug 27, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nashville Farmers’ Market • 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN
Free • Indoor Market Open Daily 8AM - 6PM - Morning Bird Walk @ Shelby Bottoms
Sat, Aug 27, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Conservatory • 1900 Shelby Bottom Greenway, Nashville, TN
Free • Registration Required • 18+ - By Faith Farm Summer Volunteering
Sat, Aug 27, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
By Faith Farm • 7721 Whites Creek Pike Nashville, TN
Free • Must Print Liability Waiver - Fútbar Summer Classic Street Soccer Tournament
Sat, Aug 27, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hadley Park • 1037B 28th Ave. North, Nashville, TN
Free • for spectators • Teams must register and pay. - heARTBEAT with DJ Casnova
Sat, Aug 27, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
National Museum of African American Music • 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Free • all ages - Kidsville @ the Parthenon (educational event for children)
Sat, Aug 27, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Parthenon @ Centennial Park • 2600 West End Ave, Nashville, TN
Free - Beauty Brunch & Bubbles • Pop Up Shops on the Rooftop
Sat, Aug 27, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Proof @ W Hotel • 300 12th Ave South, Nashville, TN
Free • pay as you sip and shop - Small Business Expo hosted by One Chance Bookkeeping
Sat, Aug 27, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gaylord Springs Golf Links • 18 Spring House Lane, Nashville, TN
Free • contact host for more details - We W.I.N. Festival • Nashville’s Gospel Music Festival
Sat, Aug 27, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hadley Park • 1037 28th Ave North, Nashville, TN
Free • Free School Supplies • Haircuts • Laptop & Scholarship Give-a-way & more - Tennessee Brew Works • Live Music!
Sat, Aug 27, 2:00 PM • 4:00 PM • 6:00 PM
Tennessee Brew Works • 809 Ewing Ave, Nashville, TN
Free pay as you drink & eat - Live Jazz & Bluegrass @ Arrington Vineyards
Sat, Aug 27, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Arrington Vineyards • 6211 Patton Rd. Arrington, TN
Free • pay as you drink & eat - Twisted Sistuhs • Free Wine & Spirit Tasting
Sat, Aug 27, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Priest Point Wine & Spirits • 3688 Bell Road, Nashville, TN
Free Tasting - Songwriters Showcase @ Copper Branch
Sat, Aug 27, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Copper Branch • 601 Church St., Nashville, TN
Free - Artist Showcase • live music
Sat, Aug 27, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Twin Kegs II • 327 Hermitage Avenue, Nashville, TN
Free • all ages all the time • patio and porch are pet friendly - Live in the Living Room @ W Nashville • Live Music
Sat, Aug 27, 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
The Living Room at W Nashville • 300 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
Free - Sky High Sounds • DJ & Rooftop Bar
Sat, Aug 20, 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Proof @ W Hotel • 300 12th Ave South, Nashville, TN
Free - Spoken Word with Matt Awesome • Slam Poetry, Short Stories, and more
Sat, Aug 27, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Twin Kegs II • 327 Hermitage Avenue, Nashville, TN
Free • all ages all the time • patio and porch are pet friendly - David Leonard • Live Recording • Worship Music Event
Sat, Aug 27, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Club Roar • 708 Fessey Park Rd., Nashville, TN
Free • standing room only • requested no visible logos or shorts - Art Exhibit • The Size of a Grapefruit by Danielle Krysa
Sat, Aug 27, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Modfellows Art Gallery • 3655 Trousdale Drive #Suite C, Nashville, TN
Free - Saturday Night Artist Showcase • Live Music
Sat, Aug 27, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Twin Kegs II • 327 Hermitage Avenue, Nashville, TN
Free • all ages all the time • patio and porch are pet friendly - Meet New People • Singles Event hosted by Sociality
Sat, Aug 27, 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Dirty Little Secret Nightclub •210 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN
Free 21+ - CU Late Night • Live DJ & Drinks
Sat, Aug 27, 10:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Church and Union • 201 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN
Free 21+
Sunday, August 28, 2022
- Nashville Farmers’ Market, indoor market, farm sheds & garden center
Sun, Aug 28, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nashville Farmers’ Market • 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN
Free • Indoor Market Open Daily 8AM - 6PM - Yoga in the Park • Yoga with Casey
Sun, Aug 28, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Church Street Park • 600 Church St., Nashville, TN
Free • all levels • bring your mat - Yoga @ the Amqui Station Farmers Market
Sun, Aug 28, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Aqui Station & Visitors Center • 303 Madison Station Blvd, Nashville, TN
Free • or donation based pay what you can - Tennessee Brew Works • Live Music!
Sun, Aug 28, 1:00 PM
Tennessee Brew Works • 809 Ewing Ave, Nashville, TN
Free pay as you drink & eat - Champagne Brunch @ Willie B’s
Sun, Aug 21, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Willie B’s Kitchen & Lounge • 918 Buchanan St., Nashville, TN
Free with Eventbrite Ticket • Pay as you eat & drink - Carnegie Writer’s Group
Sun, Aug 28, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Nashville Public Library Madison Branch • 610 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville, TN
Free • write • writers supporting writers • guest speakers - Best Blues Jam in Nashville!
Sun, Aug 28, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Twin Kegs II • 327 Hermitage Avenue, Nashville, TN
Free - open mic event - Live Jazz & Bluegrass @ Arrington Vineyards
Sun, Aug 28, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Arrington Vineyards • 6211 Patton Rd. Arrington, TN
Free • pay as you drink & eat
Other Free Things to Do:
Self-guided Walking Tours: Various walking tours in and around Nashville, complete with maps and audio.
Check out Nashville Music City’s Guide to Free Music Venues in Nashville!
Even more free ideas:
Visit one of Nashville's many parks, walk the Pedestrian Bridge, or visit in the beautiful Nashville Public Library downtown!
Nashville has many gorgeous hotels to tour and beautiful historic and new homes. Take a driving tour of houses or a walking tour of downtown hotels.
The Gaylord Opryland Hotel has restaurants and shops inside the huge atrium, right next to the Opry Mills Mall.
Parks in Nashville:
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Visitor Center Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
600 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN
Free - Music City Walk of Fame Park
121 4th Ave S., Nashville, TN
Free - Centennial Park
Open Daily Dawn - 11:00 PM
2500 West End Ave., Nashville, TN
Free