Free things to do this weekend in and around Nashville

Nashville's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, April 24, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026.

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

• Franklin Main Street Festival 2026 - Main Street, Downtown Franklin, TN, 04/25/2026 to 04/26/2026, See website for details.
• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Nashville area - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 04/25/2026 to 04/26/2026, See link for times
• Storytime in the Children’s Gallery - Tennessee State Museum - Tennessee State Museum, Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, USA, 04/25/2026, 10:30 a.m.
• Kidsville Storybook Walk - 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, United States, 04/25/2026 to 04/27/2026, Park hours, 6 AM - 8 PM
• Vanderbilt University Preschool Language and Brain Study - Vanderbilt University, West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA, 04/25/2026 to 04/27/2026, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. We can schedule visits any time during the week, including evenings and weekends.
• Saturday Storytime - Linebaugh Public Library, West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN, USA, 04/25/2026, 10-11 AM
• Pinewood Backyard Kids Dance Party - Pinewood Social, 04/25/2026, 10am
• Earn Money by Participating in Research - Vanderbilt University - LIVE Building, Wilson Hall, MRB III, 04/25/2026 to 04/27/2026, 9am to 6pm - Weekdays and weekends
• Chess A2Z April Webinar - WGM Zoey Tang: Think Pawn Structures & Key Positional Ideas You Must - Chess A2Z, 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR 97225, 04/26/2026, 7PM to 8PM PDT