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Things to Do in Murfreesboro This Weekend

Oct 9–11, 2026 · What's Going On in Murfreesboro, TN

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What's Happening in Murfreesboro This Weekend?

This weekend in Murfreesboro (Oct 9–11, 2026), highlights include Fall Harvest Festival on Friday at Lucky Ladd Farms, Fairly Odd Finds Festival: Goblins n Ghouls Edition on Saturday at Hop Springs Beer Park and TriStar Fall Finale Horse Show on Sunday at Miller Coliseum, MTSU. Free options include Turtle Talk and We’re Board Too! Tween Board Game Club @ Linebaugh. Family-friendly picks include We’re Board Too! Tween Board Game Club @ Linebaugh and SOAC Fright Nights. The full schedule of 49 events with times, venues and prices is below.

Listings come from the Only in Murfreesboro events calendar, which pulls from local libraries, MTSU, city and county calendars and event organizers. Times and prices can change, so check each event's page before you go.

This Weekend's Top Picks

  • Fall Harvest Festival

    Friday, 10:00 AMLucky Ladd Farms, EaglevilleSee listing for price

    Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee's largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms.

  • SOAC Fright Nights

    Friday, 6:00 PMSmyrna Outdoor Adventure Center, SmyrnaSee listing for price

    The Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center transforms into a Halloween-themed attraction over two evenings.

  • STEAM Festival 2026

    FridayDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    The Tennessee STEAM Festival is a statewide celebration that brings schools, museums, libraries, universities, businesses, and community organizations together to create engaging STEAM experiences for learners of all…

  • Fairly Odd Finds Festival: Goblins n Ghouls Edition

    Saturday, 10:00 AMHop Springs Beer ParkSee listing for price

    The Fairly Odd Finds Festival returns to Hop Springs Beer Park for its first fall, Halloween-themed Goblins n Ghouls Edition, following earlier May editions at the venue.

  • Clue Party at Oaklands Mansion

    Saturday, 6:00 PMOaklands MansionSee listing for price

    Oaklands Mansion hosts a Clue Party, an interactive mystery event set in the historic mansion.

Friday, Oct 9

  • Advanced Watercolor with Fran

    9:00 AMSt. Clair Street Senior CenterSee listing for price

    Advanced Watercolor with Fran is a one-day class at St. Clair Street Senior Center taught by Fran Mittelstet.

  • Fall Harvest Festival

    10:00 AMLucky Ladd Farms, EaglevilleSee listing for price

    Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee's largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms.

  • Widow/Widower Support Group: Together in Transitions

    10:00 AMSt. Clair Street Senior CenterSee listing for price

    The Widow/Widower Support Group: Together in Transitions at St. Clair Street Senior Center aims to lessen the isolation that often follows grief and loss by offering companionship, understanding and practical guidance.

  • Tennessee Beekeepers Fall Conference

    12:00 PMStudent Union Ballroom, MTSUSee listing for price

    The Tennessee Beekeepers Association holds its annual Fall Conference at the MTSU Student Union, featuring local, regional and national speakers on a range of beekeeping topics.

  • Beginning Watercolor with Fran

    1:00 PMSt. Clair Street Senior CenterSee listing for price

    Beginning Watercolor with Fran is a one-day class at St. Clair Street Senior Center that teaches the basics of watercolor with experienced art teacher Fran Mittelstet.

  • Music Jam Session

    1:00 PMSt. Clair Street Senior CenterSee listing for price

    The Music Jam Session at St. Clair Street Senior Center invites participants to bring an instrument and play along with a group of musicians who take turns playing and singing in the round while everyone else accompan…

  • Tween/Teen Gaming Club

    2:30 PMLinebaugh Public LibrarySee listing for price

    On select Fridays, Linebaugh Public Library invites tweens and teens ages 10-17 to play video games, board games, trading card games and tabletop RPGs.

  • Turtle Talk

    3:00 PMDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    Turtle Talk is Discovery Center at Murfree Spring’s weekly children’s program celebrating all things turtles!

  • We’re Board Too! Tween Board Game Club @ Linebaugh

    3:30 PMLinebaugh Public LibraryFree

    We’re Board Too! is the tween counterpart to Linebaugh Public Library’s teen board game club.

  • MTSU Volleyball vs. FIU

    6:00 PMAlumni Memorial GymnasiumSee listing for price

    Blue Raider volleyball hosts FIU at Alumni Memorial Gymnasium.

  • SOAC Fright Nights

    6:00 PMSmyrna Outdoor Adventure Center, SmyrnaSee listing for price

    The Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center transforms into a Halloween-themed attraction over two evenings.

  • Ghost Tours at the Historic Sam Davis Home

    6:00 PMHistoric Sam Davis Home & Museum, SmyrnaSee listing for price

    The Historic Sam Davis Home & Museum in Smyrna hosts family-friendly ghost tours on select October evenings.

  • Rock of Ages at Mills-Pate Arts Center

    7:00 PMMills-Pate Arts CenterSee listing for price

    The Gift of Song presents Rock of Ages at Mills-Pate Arts Center in Murfreesboro.

  • Bonnie & Clyde at Center for the Arts

    7:30 PMCenter for the ArtsSee listing for price

    The Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro presents Bonnie & Clyde, a musical telling the story of the infamous outlaws.

  • Belles: Songs & Stories Tour

    8:00 PMHop Springs Beer ParkSee listing for price

    Belles brings the Songs & Stories Tour to Hop Springs Beer Park in Murfreesboro.

  • Fall Break Campology: MATH-terminds

    See listing for timeDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    Multiply the fun this fall break by getting hands-on with all things math!

  • STEAM Festival 2026

    See listing for timeDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    The Tennessee STEAM Festival is a statewide celebration that brings schools, museums, libraries, universities, businesses, and community organizations together to create engaging STEAM experiences for learners of all…

  • Tennessee Main Street Restaurant Week in Downtown Murfreesboro

    See listing for timeDowntown MurfreesboroSee listing for price

    Main Street Murfreesboro takes part in the statewide Tennessee Main Street Restaurant Week, running October 5 through October 11, 2026.

Saturday, Oct 10

  • Muddy-Vator 7 at PPCC

    7:00 AMPatterson Park Community Center$35

    Muddy-Vator is an obstacle course race training camp at Patterson Park Community Center that prepares participants for events such as a Spartan race or Tough Mudder.

  • Murfreesboro Saturday Market 2026 Season

    8:00 AMMurfreesboro Historic SquareFree

    The Murfreesboro Saturday Market returns to the Historic Square in downtown Murfreesboro every Saturday from May through October, 8 AM to noon.

  • TriStar Fall Finale Horse Show

    8:00 AMMiller Coliseum, MTSUSee listing for price

    Peak Equine holds the TriStar Fall Finale horse show at MTSU's Miller Coliseum Oct. 10-11, 2026.

  • Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection

    8:00 AMCity of Murfreesboro Solid Waste DepartmentFree

    Rutherford County holds a free Household Hazardous Waste collection at the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department, the only drop-off location for the day.

  • Donation Day at Milestone Family Chiropractic

    9:00 AMMilestone Family ChiropracticSee listing for price

    Milestone Family Chiropractic holds a donation-based care day open to current and new patients of all ages, including pregnant mothers and infants.

  • Nature Day

    9:00 AMWilderness Station at Barfield Crescent ParkFree

    Nature Day at the Wilderness Station features biologists, naturalists and local experts presenting exhibits on Middle Tennessee's native plants and animals and how woodlands, wetlands and grasslands are managed.

  • Smyrna Fall Market

    9:00 AMJ.J. McWilliams Old Rock School Park, SmyrnaFree

    Carpe Artista's Smyrna Fall Market runs Saturdays from October 3 through November 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at J.J. McWilliams Old Rock School Park in Smyrna.

  • 2026 Black Barn Fall Market

    10:00 AMEvents at East 96, LascassasSee listing for price

    Join us Saturday, October 10, 2026 for a day of fun and shopping at the Black Barn Fall Market!

  • Page to Stage: Sophie's Masterpiece by Eileen Spinelli

    10:00 AMCenter for the ArtsSee listing for price

    Page to Stage is the Center for the Arts' monthly family arts series held the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Each session pairs a live read-aloud by a local working artist with interactive activities explori…

  • READing Paws at Linebaugh

    10:00 AMLinebaugh Public LibraryFree

    READing Paws at Linebaugh Public Library gives new and developing readers the chance to read aloud to a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog.

  • Fairly Odd Finds Festival: Goblins n Ghouls Edition

    10:00 AMHop Springs Beer ParkSee listing for price

    The Fairly Odd Finds Festival returns to Hop Springs Beer Park for its first fall, Halloween-themed Goblins n Ghouls Edition, following earlier May editions at the venue.

  • Fall Harvest Festival

    10:00 AMLucky Ladd Farms, EaglevilleSee listing for price

    Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee's largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms.

  • STEAM-a-Palooza

    12:00 PMDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    Get ready to explore, create, and discover at STEAM-A-Palooza — a free, outdoor celebration of everything Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!

  • Tennessee Beekeepers Fall Conference

    12:00 PMStudent Union Ballroom, MTSUSee listing for price

    The Tennessee Beekeepers Association holds its annual Fall Conference at the MTSU Student Union, featuring local, regional and national speakers on a range of beekeeping topics.

  • MTSU Volleyball vs. FIU

    2:00 PMAlumni Memorial GymnasiumSee listing for price

    Blue Raider volleyball hosts FIU at Alumni Memorial Gymnasium.

  • Teen Anime & Manga Club

    2:00 PMLinebaugh Public LibraryFree

    Teen Anime & Manga Club meets monthly at Linebaugh Public Library for discussion of current favorite anime and manga, with an anime movie screening once a month during the summer.

  • Karate Saturdays

    2:15 PMSt. Clair Street Senior CenterSee listing for price

    Karate Saturdays at St. Clair Street Senior Center teaches basic movements, forms and self-defense, with belt levels achievable.

  • Pumpkin Fun Run at Gateway Island

    3:00 PMGateway Island and Reception CenterSee listing for price

    Gateway Island and Reception Center hosts the Pumpkin Fun Run, a fall-themed run event held on its grounds along the Stones River.

  • Clue Party at Oaklands Mansion

    6:00 PMOaklands MansionSee listing for price

    Oaklands Mansion hosts a Clue Party, an interactive mystery event set in the historic mansion.

  • SOAC Fright Nights

    6:00 PMSmyrna Outdoor Adventure Center, SmyrnaFree

    SOAC Fright Nights takes visitors through haunted trails, spooky scenes and surprises in the woods of Sharp Springs Natural Area.

  • Ghost Tours at the Historic Sam Davis Home

    6:00 PMHistoric Sam Davis Home & Museum, SmyrnaSee listing for price

    The Historic Sam Davis Home & Museum in Smyrna hosts family-friendly ghost tours on select October evenings.

  • Rock of Ages at Mills-Pate Arts Center

    7:00 PMMills-Pate Arts CenterSee listing for price

    The Gift of Song presents Rock of Ages at Mills-Pate Arts Center in Murfreesboro.

  • Tennessee Main Street Restaurant Week in Downtown Murfreesboro

    See listing for timeDowntown MurfreesboroSee listing for price

    Main Street Murfreesboro takes part in the statewide Tennessee Main Street Restaurant Week, running October 5 through October 11, 2026.

Sunday, Oct 11

Free Things to Do in Murfreesboro This Weekend

  • Turtle Talk

    Friday, 3:00 PMDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    Turtle Talk is Discovery Center at Murfree Spring’s weekly children’s program celebrating all things turtles!

  • We’re Board Too! Tween Board Game Club @ Linebaugh

    Friday, 3:30 PMLinebaugh Public LibraryFree

    We’re Board Too! is the tween counterpart to Linebaugh Public Library’s teen board game club.

  • Fall Break Campology: MATH-terminds

    FridayDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    Multiply the fun this fall break by getting hands-on with all things math!

  • STEAM Festival 2026

    FridayDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    The Tennessee STEAM Festival is a statewide celebration that brings schools, museums, libraries, universities, businesses, and community organizations together to create engaging STEAM experiences for learners of all…

  • Murfreesboro Saturday Market 2026 Season

    Saturday, 8:00 AMMurfreesboro Historic SquareFree

    The Murfreesboro Saturday Market returns to the Historic Square in downtown Murfreesboro every Saturday from May through October, 8 AM to noon.

  • Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection

    Saturday, 8:00 AMCity of Murfreesboro Solid Waste DepartmentFree

    Rutherford County holds a free Household Hazardous Waste collection at the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department, the only drop-off location for the day.

  • Nature Day

    Saturday, 9:00 AMWilderness Station at Barfield Crescent ParkFree

    Nature Day at the Wilderness Station features biologists, naturalists and local experts presenting exhibits on Middle Tennessee's native plants and animals and how woodlands, wetlands and grasslands are managed.

  • Smyrna Fall Market

    Saturday, 9:00 AMJ.J. McWilliams Old Rock School Park, SmyrnaFree

    Carpe Artista's Smyrna Fall Market runs Saturdays from October 3 through November 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at J.J. McWilliams Old Rock School Park in Smyrna.

  • READing Paws at Linebaugh

    Saturday, 10:00 AMLinebaugh Public LibraryFree

    READing Paws at Linebaugh Public Library gives new and developing readers the chance to read aloud to a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog.

  • STEAM-a-Palooza

    Saturday, 12:00 PMDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    Get ready to explore, create, and discover at STEAM-A-Palooza — a free, outdoor celebration of everything Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!

More ideas that never cost anything: free things to do in Murfreesboro.

Family-Friendly Weekend Events

  • Fall Harvest Festival

    Friday, 10:00 AMLucky Ladd Farms, EaglevilleSee listing for price

    Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee's largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms.

  • We’re Board Too! Tween Board Game Club @ Linebaugh

    Friday, 3:30 PMLinebaugh Public LibraryFree

    We’re Board Too! is the tween counterpart to Linebaugh Public Library’s teen board game club.

  • SOAC Fright Nights

    Friday, 6:00 PMSmyrna Outdoor Adventure Center, SmyrnaSee listing for price

    The Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center transforms into a Halloween-themed attraction over two evenings.

  • Fall Break Campology: MATH-terminds

    FridayDiscovery Center at Murfree SpringFree

    Multiply the fun this fall break by getting hands-on with all things math!

  • Donation Day at Milestone Family Chiropractic

    Saturday, 9:00 AMMilestone Family ChiropracticSee listing for price

    Milestone Family Chiropractic holds a donation-based care day open to current and new patients of all ages, including pregnant mothers and infants.

  • Page to Stage: Sophie's Masterpiece by Eileen Spinelli

    Saturday, 10:00 AMCenter for the ArtsSee listing for price

    Page to Stage is the Center for the Arts' monthly family arts series held the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Each session pairs a live read-aloud by a local working artist with interactive activities explori…

  • READing Paws at Linebaugh

    Saturday, 10:00 AMLinebaugh Public LibraryFree

    READing Paws at Linebaugh Public Library gives new and developing readers the chance to read aloud to a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog.

  • Fall Harvest Festival

    Saturday, 10:00 AMLucky Ladd Farms, EaglevilleSee listing for price

    Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee's largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms.

  • Fall Harvest Festival

    Sunday, 10:00 AMLucky Ladd Farms, EaglevilleSee listing for price

    Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee's largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms.

For year-round ideas, see kids activities in Murfreesboro and family fun in Murfreesboro.

Live Music & Nightlife This Weekend

  • Belles: Songs & Stories Tour

    Friday, 8:00 PMHop Springs Beer ParkSee listing for price

    Belles brings the Songs & Stories Tour to Hop Springs Beer Park in Murfreesboro.

For shows beyond this weekend, see this month's Murfreesboro concerts. Local bars and venues also book live music that may not appear on our calendar. See live music venues in Murfreesboro and Murfreesboro nightlife. For a cocktail night downtown, visit The Velvet Room Speakeasy off South Maple Street (open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m.; book online for Friday and Saturday).

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Weekend Activity Types

Live Music

Friday Night Live, venue shows & festivals

Family Events

Kids activities, festivals & entertainment

Outdoor Activities

Markets, parks, hiking & nature

Murfreesboro Weekend Staples

Several signature events happen regularly on Murfreesboro weekends, giving locals and visitors reliable options for weekend entertainment.

Friday Night Live

Free live music concerts on the Murfreesboro Public Square every Friday evening from spring through early fall. Local and regional bands perform a variety of genres from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Learn more about Friday Night Live →

Farmers Market

The Saturday Market runs 8 AM to noon on the Public Square from May through October, and the Rutherford County Farmers Market at Lane Agri-Park is open Fridays year-round (plus Tuesdays in season), featuring fresh local produce, meats, eggs, and baked goods.

Saturday Market this weekend →

Types of Weekend Events

Music & Concerts

Live performances at venues, festival stages, and public squares. From country to rock to blues, Murfreesboro celebrates music year-round.

Family & Kids

Family-friendly activities, kids entertainment, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and interactive experiences for all ages.

Seasonal Festivals

Holiday celebrations, seasonal festivals, street fairs, and community celebrations throughout the year.

Outdoor & Sports

Parks, hiking, kayaking, farmers markets, outdoor dining, athletic events, and recreational activities.

Arts & Culture

Gallery openings, art festivals, theater performances, cultural events, and community celebrations.

Dining & Nightlife

Downtown restaurants, breweries, happy hours, live music venues, and social entertainment.

Check Our Events Calendar

Can't find what you're looking for above? Browse our complete events calendar to discover all upcoming events, concerts, festivals, and activities in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.

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Seasonal Highlights

While Friday Night Live and the Farmers Market operate year-round (or seasonally), Murfreesboro also celebrates special events throughout each season.

Spring

Farmers markets resume, outdoor festivals begin, spring concerts and community celebrations.

Summer

Friday Night Live in full swing, outdoor dining, parks events, summer concerts and festivals.

Fall

Harvest festivals, fall celebrations, weekend farmers markets, arts events, and holiday preparations.

Winter

Holiday celebrations, indoor events, seasonal festivals, New Year events, and winter entertainment.

Tips for Making the Most of Your Murfreesboro Weekend

  • •Plan ahead by checking the events calendar early in the week
  • •Combine activities – farmers market in the morning, concert in the evening
  • •Follow Main Street Murfreesboro on social media for lineup announcements
  • •Visit downtown for dining before or after events on the Public Square, or browse the Murfreesboro Tennessee shopping guide for shops nearby
  • •Download the Only in Murfreesboro app for real-time event updates
  • •Bring the whole family – most weekend events are welcoming and inclusive

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Murfreesboro this weekend?

This weekend in Murfreesboro (Oct 9–11, 2026), highlights include Fall Harvest Festival on Friday at Lucky Ladd Farms, Fairly Odd Finds Festival: Goblins n Ghouls Edition on Saturday at Hop Springs Beer Park and TriStar Fall Finale Horse Show on Sunday at Miller Coliseum, MTSU. Free options include Turtle Talk and We’re Board Too! Tween Board Game Club @ Linebaugh. Family-friendly picks include We’re Board Too! Tween Board Game Club @ Linebaugh and SOAC Fright Nights. The full schedule of 49 events with times, venues and prices is below.

What's going on in Murfreesboro this weekend?

Murfreesboro offers a diverse range of weekend activities for all ages. Popular weekend staples include Friday Night Live (free concerts on the Public Square), the Murfreesboro Farmers Market (Saturday mornings), various festivals and community events, live music at downtown venues, outdoor activities in local parks, family-friendly attractions, and special seasonal events throughout the year. Check our events calendar for this week's specific happenings.

Where can I find Murfreesboro events this weekend?

The best place to find all upcoming events in Murfreesboro is the Only in Murfreesboro events calendar. You can also check Main Street Murfreesboro, the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, MTSU events, Parks and Recreation listings, and individual venue websites for their weekend schedules. Local news outlets and social media pages also announce weekend activities regularly.

Are there free events in Murfreesboro this weekend?

Yes! Many weekend events in Murfreesboro are completely free, including Friday Night Live concerts on the Public Square, the Murfreesboro Farmers Market, most downtown street festivals, community parks events, and seasonal celebrations. Many cultural venues also offer free admission during special weekends. Paid events typically charge modest admission fees to support the venues and performers.

What family-friendly events happen on weekends in Murfreesboro?

Murfreesboro is very family-oriented on weekends. Family-friendly activities include the Farmers Market (great for kids to learn about local produce), parks and playgrounds, community festivals, kids' concerts and entertainment, outdoor movie nights, sports events, nature centers, museums, and cultural performances. Friday Night Live specifically welcomes families and is perfect for a casual evening with children.

Is there live music in Murfreesboro on weekends?

Absolutely! Live music is a cornerstone of weekend entertainment in Murfreesboro. The marquee event is Friday Night Live on the Public Square (spring through early fall). Additionally, downtown venues like Boro Bourbon and Brews and Happy's Sports Lounge host live bands on weekends year-round. Seasonal festivals and special events also frequently feature live performances from local and regional musicians.

What outdoor activities are available in Murfreesboro on weekends?

Murfreesboro and surrounding Rutherford County offer excellent outdoor weekend recreation. Options include hiking and trails at local parks, kayaking and water sports, farmers market visits, outdoor dining on the Public Square, walking tours of downtown, athletic events and sports, outdoor movie nights, and seasonal festivals. The scenic Tennessee landscape provides plenty of opportunities for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

When is the Murfreesboro Farmers Market?

The Murfreesboro Farmers Market operates on Saturday mornings on the Public Square in downtown Murfreesboro. Hours and specific operating season may vary, so check the Only in Murfreesboro events calendar or Main Street Murfreesboro for current details. The market features fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, and other vendor offerings.

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