Family Events

Ten days of livestock shows, six stages of music, a walk-through historic village and 60-plus carnival rides in Lebanon — about 40 minutes east of downtown. Kids 5 and under free.

Ten days of the real thing at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon: carnival rides, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, live music on several stages, competitions for every age, and fair food you will regret in the best way.Gate hours: Monday–Thursday 4 to 9 p.m., Friday 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to …

Three days of extras for Adventure Science Center members — STEM storytime, free family photos, hands-on science stations and steep on-site discounts.

The best single day of the fair, and the last one. Special Needs Day opens at 9 a.m., followed by School Day Events at 9:30 and a 10 a.m. block that includes the Brick Olympics and a LEGO League Robotics Challenge — a genuine free-to-watch STEM draw parents usually have to drive to Nashville for.Also …

Drop in at Henry Creek with the naturalists and find out what actually lives in the water. Free, no registration, and getting wet is the point.

Free live music on a Saturday morning at the Nashville Farmers' Market — easy, all-ages, and no ticket required.