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The 22nd Annual Greenway Art Festival brings a juried fine art show to Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cannonsburgh Village hosts its 50th annual Harvest Days on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with blacksmithing, a car show, clogging, crafts and free admission.

The 12th Annual Oktoberfest returns to the grounds of Oaklands Mansion on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with regional brewers, live music and food vendors. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation invites families to an enchanting evening walk through Cannonsburgh Village by lantern light on January 30, 2026.

Oaklands Mansion hosts an elegant Valentine's Day celebration on February 14, 2026, featuring dinner by Chef Jack Barakat, dancing in Maney Hall, and cocktails.

The annual MTSU Jazz Festival brings middle school, high school, and university jazz ensembles to the MTSU School of Music on March 28, 2026, for performances and educational workshops.

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Murfreesboro returns to Oaklands Mansion on June 12, 2026, bringing the community together to celebrate survivors and raise funds for cancer research.

La Vergne's free Goblins and Goodies candy trail returns to Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with trick-or-treat booths and a costume contest.

Patterson Park Community Center hosts the 6th Annual Party in Pink Zumbathon on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

McFadden Community Center hosts its annual Fall Fest on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Haunted Hallway, carnival games and free admission.

The Rutherford County Walk to End Alzheimer's steps off at MTSU's Hayes Soccer Complex on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with a $250,000 fundraising goal.

MTSU's Todd Art Gallery shows new work by 24 Art and Design faculty in the 2026 Faculty Biennial, open through Saturday, Oct. 3, in Murfreesboro.

The 2nd Annual Fall Art & Craft Fair brings local artists, handmade crafts, vintage vendors, food trucks and live music to the Oaklands Mansion grounds on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Perform Murfreesboro brings Finding Nemo Kids to the Washington Theatre at Patterson Park Community Center for four performances February 19–22, 2026, featuring young local performers in the beloved underwater musical.

Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro hosts a Girls Who Code Club session on February 19, 2026, offering girls a free, beginner-friendly introduction to coding and technology from 4:00 to 4:45 PM.

Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park leads a guided all-day winter hike to Machine Falls on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The excursion departs at 8:00 AM and registration is required through Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.

Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park offers an introductory archery class on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. All equipment is provided and registration is required through Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.

Murfreesboro Little Theatre presents its annual Summer Camp at Oaklands Mansion, June 1–6, 2026. The week-long program gives young performers a chance to develop acting, singing, and stagecraft skills on the historic mansion grounds.

The Center for the Arts in downtown Murfreesboro seeks performers for its upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, with auditions scheduled for February 8-9, 2026.