Event Tag: Family Fun
Holiday LIGHTS Member Pre-Sale
Nashville’s classic holiday tradition is back, and members can reserve tickets now, before they go on sale to the public.
Weekends in the Beer Garden
Saturday Sounds
Outdoor music starts at Cheekwood with the magic of Saturday Sounds … a day filled with exceptional musical performances by the region’s top bands, delectable offerings from the city’s favorite food trucks, and spirited libations.
Special Performances by Bobby Frank & Pontoon Serenaders
Just announced:
Bobby Frank | 10 – 11 AM | Instagram
Solo handpan percussion
Pontoon Serenaders | 12 – 2 PM | YouTube
Hawaiian swing from the 1930s and ’40s
Food Trucks | 11 AM – 3 PM
Gypsy Crepe
King of Pops
Loveless Cafe
Salsa Franklin Taco
Taste of Aloha
Sunday Jazz
First-class players who have performed with giants in jazz and world music delve into styles ranging from straight-ahead swing and syncopated Latin rhythms to smooth jazz, bebop, and more. Grab a picnic table or bring a blanket and kick back to enjoy a perfect day.
Special Performance by Tudo Bem
World Music and Jazz
Pumpkin Carving
Arboretum Lawn | 10 AM – 3 PM
Enjoy the craft of pumpkin carving with Lundy Cupp! Take a look at a professional sculptor in action with incredible one of a kind designs!
Food Trucks | 11 AM – 3 PM
Daddy’s Dogs
Gypsy Crepe
King of Pops
Nashville Craft Beverage Company
The Pink Truck
Weekends in the Beer Garden
Saturday Sounds
Outdoor music starts at Cheekwood with the magic of Saturday Sounds … a day filled with exceptional musical performances by the region’s top bands, delectable offerings from the city’s favorite food trucks, and spirited libations.
Special Performance by Austin John Organ Trio
1960s-inspired instrumental funk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll
Food Trucks | 11 AM – 3 PM
King of Pops
Gypsy Crepe
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Mac Shack
Moosic City Ice Cream
Nashville Craft Beverage Company
Roadhouse Grille
Sunday Jazz
First-class players who have performed with giants in jazz and world music delve into styles ranging from straight-ahead swing and syncopated Latin rhythms to smooth jazz, bebop, and more. Grab a picnic table or bring a blanket and kick back to enjoy a perfect day.
Special Performance by Pat Bergeson Trio
Jazz Guitar with Trio
Food Trucks | 11 AM – 3 PM
Bondi Bowls
Bradley’s Creamery
Cheesecake Society
Daddy’s Dogs
Delicias Colombianas RR
Pie Town Tacos
The Rolling Recipe
Weekends in the Beer Garden
Saturday Sounds
Outdoor music starts at Cheekwood with the magic of Saturday Sounds … a day filled with exceptional musical performances by the region’s top bands, delectable offerings from the city’s favorite food trucks, and spirited libations.
Special Performance by Lindsey Miller
Top touring and studio guitarist performing jazz and rock
Food Trucks | 11 AM – 3 PM
Bag Lady’s Fry Joint
Bawarchi Indian Cuisine
Bradley’s Creamery
Little Cancun On The Go
Rolled 4 Ever
The Inkbird Cafe
Sunday Jazz
First-class players who have performed with giants in jazz and world music delve into styles ranging from straight-ahead swing and syncopated Latin rhythms to smooth jazz, bebop, and more. Grab a picnic table or bring a blanket and kick back to enjoy a perfect day.
Special Performance by Les Sabler
Jazz Guitar with Quartet
Food Trucks | 11 AM – 3 PM
Bondi Bowls
Bradley’s Creamery
Gypsy Crepe
Nashville Craft Beverage Company
Roadhouse Grille
Sausfries
Weekends in the Beer Garden
Saturday Sounds
Outdoor music starts at Cheekwood with the magic of Saturday Sounds … a day filled with exceptional musical performances by the region’s top bands, delectable offerings from the city’s favorite food trucks, and spirited libations.
Special Performance by Tim Gartland
Electrifying blues harmonica master
Food Trucks | 11 AM – 3 PM
Delicias Colombianas RR
King of Pops
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Loveless Cafe
Moosic City Ice Cream
Nashville Craft Beverage Company
The Inkbird Cafe
Sunday Jazz
First-class players who have performed with giants in jazz and world music delve into styles ranging from straight-ahead swing and syncopated Latin rhythms to smooth jazz, bebop, and more. Grab a picnic table or bring a blanket and kick back to enjoy a perfect day.
Special Performance by Giovanni Rodriguez
Latin Jazz
Food Trucks | 11 AM – 3 PM
Daddy’s Dogs
Essie & Olive
Radical Rabbit
Rolled 4 Ever
The Rolling Recipe
Halloween Pooch Party
Dress your best four-legged friend in style!
Bring your pup to an event designed especially for them. Enter our costume contests, browse the dog-friendly vendors, and delight your furry friend with special treats.
This year’s special costume category is “Founding Paw-thers,” so bring your pooch dressed as an American Icon to celebrate America’s 250th. Costume Contests start at 11 AM & 2 PM each day.
Costume Award Categories:
- Best Kid & Canine Combo
- Adult & Dog Duo
- Best Founding Paw-ther
- Top Dog
Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed inside any buildings. Owners are responsible for and must clean up after their pups.
We will have water refill and doggie bag stations throughout the property. Please BYOBowl to fill and refill with water for your dog.
Saturday
Food Vendors
King of Pops
Moosic City Ice Cream
Daddy’s Dogs
Perenn at Cheekwood Café
Dog Vendors
Cheekwood Gift Show
Pet Musings
Weenie Wraps
Unleashed Impact
Dog Bandana Co.
Misty Westebbe Photography
RARE Rescue
Home Run Pet Care
LoveMe Art – PawArtist Experience
Sunday
Food Vendors
Pie Town Tacos
Eat Bubbles
Wyldeflour Pizza
Roadhouse Grille
The Grilled Cheeserie
The Pink Truck and Parlour
Perenn at Cheekwood Café
Dog Vendors
Cheekwood Gift Show
Pet Musings
Weenie Wraps
Unleashed Impact
Dog Bandana Co.
Sniff the Cook
Misty Westebbe Photography
Proverbs 12:10 Rescue
Home Run Pet Care
LoveMe Art – PawArtist Experience
Perenn at Cheekwood
Saturday & Sunday | 9 AM – 4:30 PM
All‑day café and bakery located in the Frist Learning Center courtyard. Full menu service stops at 4 PM and transitions to grab-and-go items until 4:30 PM
Bring Your Own Bowl
We will have water refill and doggie bag stations on the property. Please BYOBowl to fill and refill with water for your dog.
If you don’t have a collapsible bowl and want something that’s easy to carry around, try making one out of materials you could already have at home. Like this one from a dog food bag or this one from a cereal box and bag.
For more information on why we no longer provide communal bowls, check out this article from the AKC and this article from Preventative Vet.
Please keep all pet friends on leash at Cheekwood and do not bring them into any of the buildings.
Reserve Tickets
| Gardens Only | Gardens + Mansion | Off-Site Parking Gardens + Mansion | |
| Adults | $24 | $29 | $19 |
| Youth (3-17) | $17 | $22 | $12 |
| Ages 2 & Under | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Member Adult | $14 | $16 | $9 |
| Member Youth | $12 | $14 | $7 |
A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.
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Off-Site Parking
