For the construction-curious kids out there, we’ve got several cool, hands-on events coming up to explore. Later this month, there’s the Kids Fun Construction Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms, then the John Deere Touch-A-Tractor event at Breedens Orchard on 9/5. And in exciting news, Little Diggers Franklin is celebrating their Grand Opening this Wednesday!

This new playspace allows kids’ creativity to flourish through focused, immersive open play with every construction vehicle you can think of, using renewably sourced sand, while parents can enjoy “line of sight” me-time with a fresh coffee or dive in and get their hands “dirty” as well. Enter to win a family 4-pack of passes to Little Diggers Franklin!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY LABOR DAY WEEKEND FESTIVITIES

The official farewell to summer isn’t far off, so start planning your long Labor Day Weekend now!

• COW CUDDLES & TRUCKER HATS (9/4) - Create your own rustic trucker hats and cuddle the Highland cows at the picturesque S&G Legacy Farm!

• MUSICIANS CORNER FREE FEST (9/4 - 9/6) - Experience a family-friendly, free weekend of vibes and music from local artists like Rayland Baxter, Nikki Lane, Arlo Parks, MORGXN, and more at Centennial Park!

• MUDDY ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL (9/4 - 9/6) - The biggest little DIY music fest with free camping and hot showers featuring all genres from bluegrass to punk. Bring the kids, it’s an adventure and experience for the books!

• A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (9/4 - 9/7) - Presented by the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, enjoy an evening of magic and mischief under the moonlight at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park. BYO blankets or chairs! (this event runs through 9/20)

• 9 TO 5K (9/5) - This Dolly Parton-inspired 30-yard Stilleto Dash and 5K takes place downtown and benefits the Imagination Library!

• MUSIC CITY KICKOFF CONCERT (9/5) - Kick off the college football season with live performances from Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett, and Payton Smith at Ascend Amphitheater, followed by a weekend of tailgates, sporting events, farmers markets, and more - win tickets!

• LABOR DAY: END OF SUMMER OYSTER ROAST & SEAFOOD BOIL (9/6) - A southern-inspired feast fit for a summer send-off, dine on delicious food with music by Members Only Yacht Club, all set to the beautiful backdrop at Southall Farm & Inn.

• FIREWORKS CELEBRATION (9/6) - Watch the fireworks reflected in the lake at Nashville Shores - show starts at dusk!

• LABOR DAY SOUL FOOD & FUN (9/6) - Enjoy tasty Soul food and live music at Hadley Park while admiring the cars and bikes in the show competition. Free to attend!

• SMASHFARM WRITERS ROUND (9/6) - Celebrate Labor Day at Nashville Distillery's Smashfarm Nashville Writers Round ft. Cheap Charlie’s Tacos and games for the family!

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