Storytime in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
March 09, 2021 – September 14, 2021 10:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM
Join us outside in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden as we read nature and art inspired children’s books each week!
Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with LEGO® Bricks
May 01, 2021 – September 05, 2021
From acclaimed artist Sean Kenney and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, this exhibition features 38 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® Bricks.
Thursday Night Out
May 06, 2021 – October 28, 2021 5 PM - 9 PM
Join us on Thursday nights for live music and programming combining art and nature! Please note Cheekwood will not be hosting Thursday Night Out on September 2 or September 9.
Dog Nights of Summer
August 05, 2021 – August 26, 2021 5 PM - 9 PM
We're going to the dogs! Pack up the whole family and join us for dog-friendly nights in the garden Thursday evenings in August.
African American Cultural Family Celebration
August 14, 2021 – August 15, 2021
Cheekwood is excited to debut its inaugural African American Cultural Family Celebration, featuring a weekend of activities, highlighting both the visual and performing arts.
Tots! Now Tuesday through Saturday
September 18, 2021 – Ongoing 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Beginning Saturday, September 18, Tots! returns with hands-on activities, storytime, and the curiosity cart five days a week.
Cheekwood Harvest
September 18, 2021 – October 31, 2021
We're celebrating all things fall with 6 weeks of harvest activities and entertainment!
Japanese Moon Viewing
September 19, 2021
Join us for our seventh annual celebration of Otsukimi, the Japanese Moon Viewing festival!
Halloween Pooch Parade
October 23, 2021
You're invited to our canine costume paw-ty! Parade around the gardens with your pup during our Halloween Pooch Parade.
El Día de los Muertos
October 30, 2021 – October 31, 2021
Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville during the 22nd Annual El Día de los Muertos festival.
Holiday LIGHTS
November 20, 2021 – January 09, 2022
Delight in the joy of the holiday season during Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood. Nashville's favorite tradition returns with Santa's reindeer, trains, and one mile of lights!