Nashville SC v Sporting Kansas City
Catch mid-week MLS action featuring a classic $1 Hotdog Night under the autumn floodlights.
sportssoccerfamily-friendly
Updated dailyThings to do in Nashville this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in Nashville: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Find current events, restaurants, family activities, and quick getaway ideas in Nashville, TN. WonderKit curates these picks daily so the page stays useful for both local search and trip planning.
12 hand-picked things to do in Nashville, TN right now · 6 with confirmed dates
Photo: Nick Agee / Unsplash
Filter Nashville, TN by group
A perfect 3 days in Nashville, TN
A sample plan built from this week's Nashville, TN picks — the same day-by-day itinerary WonderKit drafts for your group in about a minute.
Day 1
MorningCheekwood Harvest
Stroll through tens of thousands of chrysanthemums, towering pumpkin houses, and curated autumn garden displays across the historic estate.
AfternoonMatthews Deli & Grocery
An East Nashville neighborhood staple serving up comforting daytime diner plates, hearty breakfast biscuits, and friendly local hospitality.
EveningSESAC Presents: In The Round
An intimate evening of storytelling and stripped-down songwriting with Kasey Tyndall, Harper Grace, and Aaron Gillespie.
Day 2
MorningFall Foliage Hikes at Percy Warner Park
Mid-Tennessee autumn is peaking across the stone staircases and tree-lined dirt trails of Nashville's premier parkland.
AfternoonLockeland Table
A refined community hub housed in a historic corner building, featuring wood-fired pizzas, seasonal southern-inflected mains, and a stellar bar program.
EveningNashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks
Hockey season is back in full swing downtown—experience the electric energy of Smashville on home ice.
Day 3
MorningNashville SC v Sporting Kansas City
Catch mid-week MLS action featuring a classic $1 Hotdog Night under the autumn floodlights.
AfternoonSoccer Mommy & Snail Mail
Indie rock heavyweights team up for The S&M Tour, hitting the spacious floor at Brooklyn Bowl.
EveningOpry Country Classics
A celebration of country music's most enduring songs and legendary artists on the historic Opry House stage.
Plan a multi-day trip to Nashville, TN
Ready-made, day-by-day itineraries built from real local spots — grab one and make it yours.
🎸 Happening Today
Live music, comedy, and match action across Nashville tonight
Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail
Indie rock heavyweights team up for The S&M Tour, hitting the spacious floor at Brooklyn Bowl.
indie-rocklive-musicnightlife
SESAC Presents: In The Round
An intimate evening of storytelling and stripped-down songwriting with Kasey Tyndall, Harper Grace, and Aaron Gillespie.
songwriteracousticintimate
Plan a trip to Nashville, TN
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Nashville, TN trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.
🍁 This Weekend in Nashville, TN · Oct 16–18
Classic country revues, hockey showdowns, and live rounds ahead
Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks
Hockey season is back in full swing downtown—experience the electric energy of Smashville on home ice.
hockeysportssmashville
Opry Country Classics
A celebration of country music's most enduring songs and legendary artists on the historic Opry House stage.
country-musicgrand-ole-oprytradition
In The Round with Lindsey Fish & Friends
Four independent songwriters share the center stage to swap stories and acoustic arrangements.
songwriteracousticlive-music
🍽️ Eat & Drink
Crisp autumn dining, seasonal plates, and cozy neighborhood haunts
Matthews Deli & Grocery
An East Nashville neighborhood staple serving up comforting daytime diner plates, hearty breakfast biscuits, and friendly local hospitality.
dinercasualbreakfast
Lockeland Table
A refined community hub housed in a historic corner building, featuring wood-fired pizzas, seasonal southern-inflected mains, and a stellar bar program.
wood-firedseasonaldinner
✨ New & Notable
Seasonal shifts, crisp air outings, and fresh local happenings
Fall Foliage Hikes at Percy Warner Park
Mid-Tennessee autumn is peaking across the stone staircases and tree-lined dirt trails of Nashville's premier parkland.
hikingoutdoorsfall-foliage
Cheekwood Harvest
Stroll through tens of thousands of chrysanthemums, towering pumpkin houses, and curated autumn garden displays across the historic estate.
gardenspumpkinsseasonal
🚗 Quick Escape
Easy weekend getaways within a short drive of Middle Tennessee
Historic Downtown Franklin
Just 30 minutes south of Nashville, spend a crisp autumn weekend browsing Victorian storefronts, antique shops, and local farm-to-table eateries.
day-triphistoricshopping
Lynchburg & The Jack Daniel's Distillery
Take a scenic 1.5-hour drive through rolling Middle Tennessee hills to tour the historic distillery square and enjoy quiet small-town autumn charm.
distillery-tourhistoric-townroad-trip
Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Nashville, TN?
Current local highlights in Nashville, TN include Nashville SC v Sporting Kansas City, Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail, and SESAC Presents: In The Round. WonderKit refreshes this guide daily so the picks reflect real local happenings.
What's happening in Nashville, TN this week?
The sections above show this week's events, weekend plans, and new-and-notable openings in Nashville, TN, updated daily.
Where do locals eat in Nashville, TN?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants and food spots locals are recommending in Nashville, TN right now.
Plan a trip to Nashville, TN
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Nashville, TN trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.
Explore more cities
