CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM

Spring is one of the best times to visit Cheekwood and take a front-row seat for the new season’s arrival. As the days warm in mid-March, waves of color begin to emerge across our grounds and gardens, starting with hyacinths, daffodils, and magnolias that soon give way to iris, dogwoods, and viburnums. This year’s spring blooms will deliver a massive dose of one of spring’s classics: the bright, crisp lines of over 55,000 tulips in our gardens. Celebrate spring at Cheekwood for a bright view sure to lift any winter fog! 

There will be so much to see and do during Cheekwood in Bloom, and you won’t want to miss the fun. Mark your calendar and plan to visit us this spring!

SATURDAYS: Weekly Activities
SUNDAYS: Weekly Activities
Featured Saturday Entertainment (Weekly Specialty Programs)


SATURDAYS: Weekly Activities
Family Studio Drop-In ‘ART’ivities
Saturdays, March 23 – April 27
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us every Saturday to create spring-themed art projects – get creative, get inspired, and have a great time! Workshops are open to all ages.

Live Music: Nashville Jazz Workshop Ensembles in the Herb Garden
Saturdays, March 23 – April 27
Join us for special live performances by Nashville Jazz Workshop Ensembles in the Garden.
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Garden Tales
Saturdays, March 23 – April 27
10:30 am
Using songs, dance, and interactive reading, storyteller Rachel Sumner will bring nature-themed children’s books to life in one of Nashville’s most beautiful spots, the Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden.  Weather permitting.

Live Music: Steinway Piano Society Members in the Museum of Art
Saturdays, March 23 – April 27
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Steinway Piano Society Members will share their talents on Saturdays this spring!

Guided Garden Tour
Saturdays, March 23 – April 27
11:00 am

Guided Museum Tours
Saturdays, March 23 – April 27
11:00 am – Collection & Exhibition Tour
1:00 pm – House & History Tour

SUNDAYS: Weekly Activities
Guided Greenhouse Tour
Sundays, March 24 – April 28
12:00 pm
Join our expert garden staff for an informative, behind-the-scenes tour of our Production Greenhouses. Come early-- space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Greenhouse tours begin in the Courtyard of the Frist Learning Center. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Guided Museum Tour
Sundays, March 24 – April 28
1:00 pm
House and History: Cheekwood as a Country Place Estate

Drawing Room Concert Series featuring Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music
Sundays, March 24 – April 28
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Don’t miss the spring edition of our Sunday Concert Series in the Museum’s intimate Drawing Room, featuring talented musicians from Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music.

March 24: Student Ensemble
March 31: Gayle Shay, mezzo soprano, and Jennifer McGuire, piano
April 7: Jared Hauser, oboe
April 14: Jessica Blackwell, violin
April 21: Student Ensemble
April 28: Lauren Coplan, piano


Featured Saturday Entertainment (Weekly Specialty Programs)

Saturday, March 23
12:00 pm
The Nashville Ballet presents…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Story Time
Experience the music, movement and costumes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed by some of Nashville’s best dancers in one of the city’s most gorgeous spaces.

Saturday, March 30
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
SPRING ART HOP
Egg hunts with 20,000 candy-filled eggs, musicians, entertainment, crafts, and more… this is how we ring in the spring at Cheekwood! Now in its 21st year, Spring Art Hop has become a treasured annual tradition for Nashville’s families.

Saturday, April 6
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Family Studio Drop-In ‘ART’ivities & Community Art Project
12:00 pm: Artist Remarks in the Gallery
Family Day in celebration of Dorothy O’Connor’s Shelter
Join us for a day of art and activities for all ages in honor of the 2013 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence and in celebration of her exhibition’s opening.

Saturday, April 13
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
TACA Day at Cheekwood
Members of the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) will give you an inside look into the techniques of their trade, and will discuss how nature’s beauty inspires and influences their work.

Saturday, April 20
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
“Canopy Climb” Experience
Climb to new heights and explore Cheekwood’s trees like never before! Get a unique ‘tree’s-eye view’ of the Garden as you hang out amongst the branches. Facilitated by a certified international tree-climbing specialist, ascend into the crown of a tree using the same rope and saddle method used by canopy researchers, employing the safest and most versatile climbing techniques for the beginner. The entire experience includes a brief tree-climbing introduction and safety lesson, gear fitting and instruction, ascent, exploration, and descent and lasts approximately 20 minutes.
The Canopy Climb is first-come, first-served and open to adults and children ages 5 and over.

Earth Day Family Concert with Ginger Sands
12:00 pm
Sing, dance and celebrate the earth with an exciting performance by a talented local musician and garden enthusiast!

There’s more! Check out our visiting Worm Farm from Worm’s Way to learn how our slimy friends help the environment.

Saturday, April 27
12:00 pm
Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck & Wishing Chair Productions presents… Many Moons
We’re thrilled to welcome Wishing Chair Productions back to Cheekwood as they bring the Caldecott-Award winning classic production of Many Moons to life with the fabulous Peeko Puppets!