Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of events in and around Rutherford County. Check out these 5 events.
1Hummingbird Festival
Saturday, August 30, 8am – 3pm
Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park
401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro, TN
Celebrate the Hummingbird Festival and learn more about these nimble creatures! Conservation will be the highlight of the day with regards to hummingbirds. Join us for a great family friendly event, live bird banding, food trucks, and local vendors! Bird banding starts at 8:00am. All other activities start at 10:00am
2La Vergne Carnival
Thursday, August 28 – Sunday, August 31
Veterans Memorial Park
115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne, TN
The La Vergne Carnival returns with Crescent City Amusements bringing midway rides, family attractions, and plenty of carnival favorites like funnel cakes, cotton candy, and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Enjoy thrill rides, kiddie rides, and classics like the Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round. Unlimited ride armbands are available for $25.
3Dog Days: 2nd Annual Pawp-Up Fundraiser
Saturday, August 30, 12 pm – 2 pm
Midnight Grove Collective
111 E Lytle Street, Murfreesboro, TN
Bring your pup and join the 2nd Annual Pawp-Up Fundraiser supporting Paws Rutherford County. Enjoy pet photos, custom pet portrait illustrations, and keepsake paw or nose print cards and ornaments. All proceeds benefit local pets in need—come celebrate furry friends, art, and community giving.
4Splash Days
Saturday–Sunday, August 30–31, 10 am – 4 pm
Lucky Ladd Farms
4306 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville, TN
It’s the final weekend of Splash Days at Lucky Ladd Farms! Kids can cool off with the splash pad, bubble blast foam area, and inflatable water slides, while parents take advantage of convenient on-site changing stations. Don’t forget swimwear, swim diapers, and towels for a day of water-filled fun.
5Hot Wheels Monster Truck Glow n Fire
Friday, August 29 – Saturday, August 30, 12:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Bridgestone Arena
501 Broadway, Nashville
Following the success of Glow Party, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to announce its new theme for 2025: Glow-N-Fire. This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist.
Find tickets here.
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