It’s not quite the end of summer until Nashville celebrates the humble tomato in an insane celebration over in the Historic Five Points neighborhood in East Nashville. That’s the first on our list, and it’s the most fun for free you might get this upcoming weekend. You can also take the family out for a night under the stars at Warner Park or visit the bees at Glen Leven Farm for a lesson in all they do for the world. And then there’s a free vintage baseball game at The Hermitage that’s worth a hot day outside, and it wouldn’t be a list with the kids in mind if we didn’t mention the Tennessee State Fair over in Lebanon.
As part of our series on free cheap things to do with the family, here is our weekly roundup of places to spend time together over the next week:
Tomato Art Fest
The annual Tomato Art Fest is hosting its 21st weekend of “uniting fruits and vegetables.” The festival, which begins Aug. 9 with evening activities and ends the evening of Aug. 10, celebrates all things tomato. Saturday morning kicks off with an excellent parade, and throughout the day you can see fun-themed art, local music, delicious food, costumes, contests, shopping, kids activities and drinks. The free event happens in Historic East Nashville’s Five Points and is welcoming to all — costumes are encouraged. (A reminder that this year pets aren’t allowed due to the temperatures.)
Summer Star Party
Local astronomers will be on deck to view the night sky through telescopes at the Warner Park Special Events field on Aug. 10 from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Rachel Carter and the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society will be guiding folks in looking at the Moon, nebulae, star clusters and peering into the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. Register ahead by emailing WPNC@Nashville.gov or calling (615) 862-8555.
August Community Day at Glen Leven Farm
Glen Leven Farm is hosting folks hoping to learn more about bees and local honey at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm on Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gary Saakian from Green Hills Gold is the resident beekeeper and he’s planning to have an observation hive and teach folks how he raises bees and collects honey. They will also give away recently harvested Glen Leven Farm honey while supplies last.
Vintage Baseball at the Hermitage
The Cumberland Club of Nashville, the home team of the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball league, is slated for a game at The Hermitage grounds on Aug. 11 from 12-2 p.m. The league was developed in 2012 to entertain and educate the community by “recreating the civility of 19th century base ball.” TAVBB uses the rules, equipment, costumes and culture of the 1860s in each game. The games are on The Hermitage grounds and are free to attend.
Tennessee State Fair/Wilson County Fair
In Lebanon, the Tennessee State Fair/Wilson County Fair is slated for Aug. 15-24. Opening night is Aug. 15 and there are special deals that evening and if you order tickets ahead of time online. The best deal is getting a megaband, which is $30 and includes admission and unlimited rides, but must be purchased online before Aug. 14. Check online for schedules, concession details and more.
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