Rutherford Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

Now – Sunday, April 13, Times Vary
Lucky Ladd Farms, 4306 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville

Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, Lucky Ladd Farms has planted over 1-MILLION tulip bulbs to provide a family-friendly event, offering both an authentic tulip picking experience on the farm and an extraordinary photography backdrop conveniently located near Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Bring your cameras – tiptoeing through the tulips to capture your Insta-worthy selfie is encouraged! Spend as much time as you like strolling through the vibrant tulip fields to enjoy their beauty. The tulip fields are a coveted spot for professional and amateur photographers alike, seeking the best tulip photography location that Tennessee has to offer. Find tickets here. 

Now – Friday, May 30, 6am – 9pm
Patterson Park Community Center
521 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN

Buzz by each of the nine participating coffee shops and walk or run all nine routes. Each time you walk or run a route, ask the participating coffee shop to sign your passport. If the shop is closed have a friend sign or bring it by Patterson Park Community Center. After completing all eight, bring your signed passport to Patterson Park Community Center for your commemorative coffee mug. Maps will be available during the registration process. Learn more here

Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29, 6am – 7pm
Sugarbush Farms’ Nature Center
3606 Sugarbush Ct, Murfreesboro, TN

Enjoy a self-serve flower stand for fresh-cut blooms straight from the field! Come at your convenience, feed the chickens, say hi to the farm kitties, and you might even spot Penelope the Pig nearby. Bring the kids to enjoy the tire swing under the giant oak trees while you pick out your flowers!

Sunday, March 30, 2pm – 4pm
3343 Memorial
3343 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN

Discover the hottest trend in jewelry with Permalinx by jBloom! Experience the allure of PERMANENT JEWELRY—something you’ve seen and read about, now ready for you to explore. Join for a unique opportunity to get LINXD by Christy. Their collection features high-quality stainless steel pieces in a variety of metal colors and styles, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Bring your mother, hubby, sister, friend, or come solo to discover bracelets, anklets, necklaces, and charms that perfectly match your style. Elevate your look with the lasting elegance of PermaLinx!

Saturday, March 29, 1pm – 3pm
Midnight Grove Collective
111 E Lytle Street, Murfreesboro, TN

Discover the ancient art of encaustic painting, a unique technique using melted beeswax and pigment to create rich, textured works of art. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to layer, fuse, and manipulate wax to build depth and luminosity in your paintings. No experience needed—just bring your creativity, curiosity, and some of your favorite magazine/printed cut outs! Learn more here