Kidsville Family Festival, a free day of performances, crafts, and games for the whole family, is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Centennial Park. Presented by Centennial Park Conservancy at the Musicians Corner Amphitheater, the festival fills the park with live music and dance performances, character and mascot meet-and-greets, inflatable games, free face painting, family yoga with Small World Yoga, and storytime with guest readers including Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Local vendors and artisans set up alongside food trucks including Kiwi Scoops Real Fruit Ice Cream, Retro Sno, and Ladybird Taco. The first 100 children present receive a free teddy bear, one per child 13 and under, and lines can form starting at 9:45am.
Festival Highlights:
- Entertainment – live music, dance performances, and character and mascot meet-and-greets
- Activities – inflatable games, free face painting, and family yoga with Small World Yoga
- Reading tent – storytime with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Fairytales Bookstore, Mr. Bond’s Science Guys, and more
- The Growing Season Active Play Zone – leaf jumping, pumpkin ring toss, and a corn play bin
- Partner booths – hands-on activities from Mr. Bond’s Science Guys, Smart Art, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and other local organizations
Event Overview:
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Price: FREE
- Ages: All Ages
- Location: Centennial Park | 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 (map/directions)
