Free things to do this weekend in and around Nashville

Nashville's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, May 15, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026.

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

• Touch-A-Truck 2026 - City Of Franklin - City Of Franklin - Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Ave, Franklin, TN 37064, Friday, May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
• Kidsville at Musicians Corner (Spring) - Kidsville - 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, Friday, May 15, 2026 to Saturday, May 16, 2026, See website for details.
• Teen Board Game Club - Linebaugh Public Library - West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN, Friday, May 15, 2026, 3:30-4:30 PM
• Kidsville Storybook Walk - 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, Friday, May 15, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, Park hours, 6 AM - 8 PM
• Vanderbilt University Preschool Language and Brain Study - Vanderbilt University - West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, Friday, May 15, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Earn Money by Participating in Research - Vanderbilt University - LIVE Building, Wilson Hall, MRB III, Friday, May 15, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9am to 6pm - Weekdays and weekends
• Touch-a-Truck at Adventure Science Center - Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203, Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Storytime in the Children’s Gallery - Tennessee State Museum - Tennessee State Museum - Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
• Lego Jr. Club - Linebaugh Public Library - West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN, Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10-11 AM
• Teen Gaming Club - 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, TN 37130, Saturday, May 16, 2026, 2-3:30 PM
• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Nashville area - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, Saturday, May 17, 2026, See link for times
• Free Day in May at Oaklands Mansion - Oaklands Mansion - 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00AM - 4:00PM