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Fall magic returns at Cheekwood Harvest! During this six-week festival, Nashville’s historic 55-acre botanical garden transforms into a seasonal wonderland. Celebrate the coziest season with outdoor fun, live entertainment, and the beauty of autumn.

NEW for 2026!

Marigold River

Bringing a bold sweep of color to the estate, a new Marigold River of more than 2,500 orange, red, and yellow blooms lines the walkway from the Bradford Robertson Color Garden to Arboretum Lawn. Follow this vibrant ribbon of flowers to the Pumpkin Village, where three interactive pumpkin houses, thousands of colorful pumpkins, and brilliant fall foliage create a charming, undeniable fall feeling and a picture-perfect backdrop.

Stroll the Scarecrow Trail to discover 15 storybook-inspired creations by local artists and organizations, then pick out a pumpkin and bring a bit of the harvest home with you.

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Harvest Weekends Music

Saturdays & Sundays | 12 – 2 PM

On weekends, a diverse lineup of bands provides the soundtrack to your festive fall day. Bring a blanket or chair, and settle in for a picnic surrounded by gorgeous scenery.

  • Saturday, September 19: Hay Fever (Western Swing)
  • Sunday, September 20: Mindy Miller (Country)
  • Saturday, September 26: Brandon Birkedahl (Americana)
  • Sunday, September 27: Quincy Lancto (Classic Country)
  • Saturday, October 3: Jessie Gray (Singer/Songwriter)
  • Sunday, October 4: King Corduroy and Dayna Bee (Soul)
  • Saturday, October 10: Mark Thornton (Classic Country)
  • Sunday, October 11: Ky Brandes (Singer/Songwriter)
  • Saturday, October 17: MERJ (Jazz)
  • Sunday, October 18: Tim Gartland (Blues)
  • Saturday, October 24: Tony Hannah (Americana)
  • Sunday, October 25: Jerry Tachoir (Jazz)

Scarecrows! 2026 Theme: Once Upon a Harvest… 

A frog and a toad,
A mouse with a cookie,
Even a princess and a pea,
Turn these storybook pages
Life-size for all to see!

There’s something lurking in these trees: Scarecrows at Cheekwood! We’re hosting a few familiar guests along the Carell Dogwood Trail this year. Memorable characters and creatures from beloved storybooks will light up the trail day and night. A not-so-scary twist to these books will bring a sweet, but spooky, flair to the gardens this fall.

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TOTS!

Tuesday Through Saturday | 10 AM – 12 PM

Beginning Tuesday, September 3, TOTS! returns to five days a week through October 26 before taking a break for the winter months. Join us in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden for hands-on activities, storytimes, and the crowd favorite Turtle Talks. Engaging weekly projects draw from the beauty of the fall season. A visit to TOTS! isn’t complete without a stop at the PNC Living Library, where you’ll find baskets filled with fun interactive items that spark learning about themes including Things with Wings, Elements of Art, Our Sky and Weather, and more.

TOTS! is for children accompanied by an adult. This program is geared towards toddlers, but all are welcome to join.

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House and History Guided Tours

Tuesday-Friday | 12:45 PM
Saturdays and Sundays | 11:15 AM, 12:45 PM and 2:15 PM

Our docents lead guided tours throughout Cheekwood Harvest! The tours are interactive, discussion based, and last 45 minutes to one hour. Visitors can make on-site reservations at the Admissions Building or in the entrance foyer of the Mansion. All tour participants will be given a wristband.


Explore Cheekwood Harvest Events

Reserve Tickets

Tuesday – Thursday Friday – Sunday
Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion
Adults $21 $27 $23 $29
Senior  $19  $25  $21  $27
College Student $17 $23 $19 $25
Youth (3-17) $14 $20 $16 $22
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE FREE FREE
Member Adult FREE FREE FREE FREE
Member Youth FREE FREE FREE FREE

Non-Members: $2 service fee per ticket + $5 per vehicle parking fee

Save with off-site parking on weekends.
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