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The Addams Family - Studio Tenn

In a world that asks us to fit in, this show reminds us how joyful it is to stand out. Step into the delightfully kooky world of The Addams Family, the musical comedy that celebrates the wonderfully weird. When Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, falls in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet and perfectly “normal” young man, she asks her father, Gomez, to keep the secret from her mother, Morticia. But when Lucas and his very normal parents come to dinner at the Addams mansion, an unforgettable night of shocking confessions, hilarious culture clashes, and family chaos unfolds.
Dates: 
10/08/2026
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
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Location: 
2000 Mallory Lane suite 130 624, Franklin, TN, USA
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Your 48th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair returns to the Great Lawn in Nashville’s iconic Centennial Park!

The 48th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair 2026 is open for free to the public Oct. 9, 10, & 11, 2026, outdoors in the heart of Nashville at beautiful Centennial Park, adjacent to the iconic Parthenon. The show is ranked in the top 25 of premier craft art fairs in the country. Attracting approximately 45,000 visitors annually, an opportunity for artists to directly meet and engage patrons, collectors, and the public. This juried art show presents traditional and contemporary fine craft, handmade by ~200 individual artists. Open to artists who reside in the United States.
Dates: 
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
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Location: 
Centennial Park, West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA
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Love That Dog (For Ages 8+ and their Families)

Little Blue Theatre Company opens its season with Love That Dog, running October 9–18 at the CPAS Black Box in Centennial Park. Adapted by Andrew Frank and Jason Howard from Sharon Creech's award-winning novel, the one-person production stars Maya Riley (she/they) as Jack and is directed by Colin Peterson. It's recommended for ages 8 and up and their families, and every performance in the run is sensory-friendly. The timing is not an accident. Love That Dog is on the fourth-grade reading list in Metro Nashville Public Schools this grading period, and the run falls over MNPS fall break — so the kids currently reading the book can see it staged, with a parent or grandparent, on a week they're out of school.
Dates: 
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
Fridays at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Location: 
CPAS Black Box in Centennial Park
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Experience the Science of History at Belle Meade Historic Site

As part of the Tennessee STEAM Festival, come experience STEAM as it relates to Belle Meade’s history. Take a tour of our 1850s Greek Revival Mansion (10:15, 12:45, or 2:45) to learn about the technology of the Victorian Era. You can also explore several activity stations on the grounds: construct a popsicle stick bridge, experiment with color-changing milk, make a paper walking horse, design a paper plate greenhouse, and build a 3D cardstock structure. Space is limited on the tours, so be sure to nab your spot to avoid missing out. (If tours are full, you’ll still have full access to the activity stations.)
Dates: 
10/10/2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, USA
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