The 5 coolest things in Nashville this weekend

A lot of free things going on this weekend in Nashville..

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Here are the 5 coolest things happening in Nashville this weekend:

  • Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights

  • Gilda’s Club Fall Festival

  • Sip the Season at Sixty Vines Winter Market

  • The Lucky Classic MLB All-Star & Celebrity Softball Game

  • Pickin’ & Sippin’ Songwriters Night at Cross-Eyed Critters

Let’s get into it.

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Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights

NOVEMBER 13 - FEBRUARY 8

Today is the grand re-opening of a Nashville favorite in Zoolumination. This is the largest Chinese lantern festival in the United States, featuring over 1000 lanterns. Tickets are $25 for adults and $21 for kids. You can also purchase a platinum pass for unlimited visits.

Get some of the spiked hot cocoa while you are there!

Gilda’s Club Fall Festival

SATURDAY

The fall festival is this Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at 1707 Division St. There will be entertainment, delicious food, and a little something for everyone.

Admission is FREE!

Sip the Season at Sixty Vines Winter Market

SATURDAY

This market is also on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm, and could be the perfect opportunity to double dip. There will be many local vendors, a hot chocolate bar, and more.

Another FREE one, can’t beat it!

The Lucky Classic MLB All-Star & Celebrity Softball Game

SUNDAY

This event, hosted by MLB player Jake Burger and his wife, is bringing your favorite players and celebrities to the diamond. The Burger Family Foundation provides financial assistance, therapy, and community through the healing power of ranch life.

There’s gonna be a lot of country singers here!

Pickin’ & Sippin’ Songwriters Night at Cross-Eyed Critters

SUNDAY

You don’t get a lot of songwriters’ nights that are free, but this one is! This event in Midtown starts at 7 pm.

Go listen to some great music!

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Hueston Nelson | Publisher | The Nashville Grapevine