National Dance Day
Photo: Karyn Photography/Nashville Ballet

Normally there are a lot more events for the small kids than for the big ones, but this week might be slightly more geared toward your older fam. There’s a chance to learn some driving skills at Bridgestone Arena for free that makes me wish I were quite a bit younger. You can check out some kitty cats at The Catio’s adoption event. Bites+Boos offers spooky foods for the whole family. And then you can dance for free to celebrate National Dance Day at the Nashville Ballet or check out the parade down in Murfreesboro at Middle Tennessee State University.

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:

National Dance Day at the Nashville Ballet

On Sept. 21, Nashville Ballet will celebrate National Dance Day by offering free classes for all ages as well as a performance. Classes are likely to include: ballet, jazz, musical theatre, hip-hop, country Llne dancing, African with Africa Nashville, tap, and DanceFix. Attendees should plan to wear sneakers, socks or bare feet in order to help maintain the studio floors. For more information email school@nashvilleballet.com.

Bites+Boos

On Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bites+Boos will host a variety of vendors with spooky appetizers and party foods, each curated to elevate Halloween gatherings. The event will also have cocktails and mocktails as well as a spooky selfie station. There’s a free gift for the first 50 attendees as well.

Craft, Food & Adoption Fair

On Sept. 21, The Catio Nashville is slated to host an adoption event featuring more than 80 adoptable cats. The event will include vendor booths, music, food and more, and admission is free.

MTSU Homecoming Parade

Head down to Murfreesboro to celebrate 113 years of Middle Tennessee State University with a homecoming parade on Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. The parade route begins on East Main Street at Maney Avenue. It will continue on East Main Street, turning left on Middle Tennessee Boulevard and ending before Greenland Drive. Find a spot before Faulkinberry for the best parade views. Community members, groups, and businesses are welcome to be in the parade as well.

Bridgestone Teens Drive Smart

Bridgestone is hosting a free Teens Drive Smart hands-on driving experience for Nashville teens on Sept. 22 at the Nashville Superspeedway. The lesson provides teen drivers with the knowledge and skills to make better decisions behind the wheel, according to the event description. The event will focus on preventing accidents, giving tips for driving in adverse weather, offering basic car maintenance advice and highlighting the dangers of distracted driving. The session is led by highly trained, professional driving instructors and is free to attend for ages of 15-21. Registration is required.