Better than a refreshing slice of watermelon on a hot day? Yeah, not much can beat that. You can find me in heaven next Saturday at the Nashville Farmers Market Watermelon Festival, enjoying all the themed food and drinks I can find while my little one does face painting, goes on pony rides, and pets all the farm animals! There will also be live music, dance performances, adoptable pups, and hands-on science experiments with Adventure Science Center. And if your child likes that kind of thing - enter to win a family membership!

50+ CAN’T MISS EVENTS IN AUGUST

What in the August, where did the time go? Summer sure isn’t going quietly, though - this month is packed with all kinds of cool things to do!

• THE HEIST: KIDS MODE (Now Open in Berry Hill)- Built like movie sets, designed by master puzzle-makers for anyone ready to play - your children ages 5-10 will love racing through the Escape Game made with them in mind. Win!*

• THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY (8/9) - Delivering a note-for-note rendition of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon, this all-ages concert underground at The Caverns is an experience you’ll never forget.

• TENNESSEE STATE FAIR (8/13 - 8/22) - Embrace the nostalgia of music and blurring lights with games for prizes, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and fantastic fair food!

• PBR STAMPEDE DAYS (8/14 - 8/16) - The Nashville Stampede are bringing the heat back to Bridgestone Arena. See the best bull riders in the world compete team vs. team in one of the biggest weekends of the PBR Teams season. Win a family 4-pack of tickets!*

• FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY (8/14) - Enjoy community togetherness and bluegrass under the stars at Percy Warner Park at this beloved concert series.

• TLC AND SALT-N-PEPA WITH EN VOGUE (8/15) - “It’s Iconic: The Tour” is coming to FirstBank Amphitheater, and with that lineup, iconic it shall be! (win tix)

• SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK (8/20 - 9/20) - Full of wonder, whimsy, and enchantment, kick off this year’s Nashville Shakespeare Festival season at Centennial Park with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with a production that is delightful for audiences of all ages!

• SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS (8/22) - Bring your family to Franklin Theatre for a showing of KPop Demon Hunters.

• FOODIELAND (8/28 - 8/30) - Experience 250+ vendors of global flavors, local talent, and artisan shops for a full weekend at Nashville Superspeedway!

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