School’s back in session, but the fun doesn’t have to end. Not only does Nashville offer kid‑friendly activities year‑round, this fall is packed with shows featuring glowing dancers, monster trucks, and ice skating.
Disney magic
- Disney Descendants/Zombies | Wednesday, Sept. 3 | Bridgestone Arena | $60+
- Disney On Ice: “Frozen” and “Encanto” | Thursday, Sept. 25‑Sunday, Sept. 28 | Bridgestone Arena | $40+
- “Moana” Live-to-Film | Thursday, Oct. 23 | TPAC | $32+
Light‑up spectacles
- Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow‑N‑Fire | Friday, Aug. 29‑Saturday, Aug. 30 | Bridgestone Arena | $24+
- “iLuminate” | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | TPAC | $40+
For the littlest fans
- Rock & Roll Playhouse: The Beatles | Saturday, Aug. 16 | The Basement East | $20
- “Inside Out and Backwards” | Saturday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Dec. 7 | Nashville Children’s Theatre | $15
- “Yo Gabba Gabba!” | Saturday, Aug. 23 | The Pinnacle | $40+
- “Gabby’s Dollhouse” | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | Opry House | $38+
Classic tales and adventures
- “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” | Saturday, Sept. 27-Thursday, Oct. 30 | Nashville Children’s Theatre | $20+
- “Charlotte’s Web” | Saturday, Nov. 29-Sunday, Jan. 4 | Nashville Children’s Theatre | $23+
- “Nashville’s Nutcracker” | Saturday, Dec. 6-Friday, Dec. 26 | $53+
- “Dinosaur World Live!” | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | TPAC | $32+