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Lantern Stroll Returns to Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro 2026
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation invites families to an enchanting evening walk through Cannonsburgh Village by lantern light on January 30, 2026.
Valentine's Evening at Oaklands Mansion in Murfreesboro 2026
Oaklands Mansion hosts an elegant Valentine's Day celebration on February 14, 2026, featuring dinner by Chef Jack Barakat, dancing in Maney Hall, and cocktails.
MTSU Jazz Festival Returns to Murfreesboro in March 2026
The annual MTSU Jazz Festival brings middle school, high school, and university jazz ensembles to the MTSU School of Music on March 28, 2026, for performances and educational workshops.
Relay For Life of Murfreesboro Set for June 2026 at Oaklands Mansion
The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Murfreesboro returns to Oaklands Mansion on June 12, 2026, bringing the community together to celebrate survivors and raise funds for cancer research.
Finding Nemo Kids Comes to Murfreesboro's Washington Theatre — Feb 19–22, 2026
Perform Murfreesboro brings Finding Nemo Kids to the Washington Theatre at Patterson Park Community Center for four performances February 19–22, 2026, featuring young local performers in the beloved underwater musical.
Girls Who Code Club Meets at Murfreesboro's Linebaugh Library
Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro hosts a Girls Who Code Club session on February 19, 2026, offering girls a free, beginner-friendly introduction to coding and technology from 4:00 to 4:45 PM.
Winter Waterfall Hike to Machine Falls in Murfreesboro — Feb 21, 2026
Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park leads a guided all-day winter hike to Machine Falls on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The excursion departs at 8:00 AM and registration is required through Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.
Archery for Beginners at Wilderness Station in Murfreesboro — Feb 25, 2026
Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park offers an introductory archery class on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. All equipment is provided and registration is required through Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.
Murfreesboro Little Theatre Summer Camp Returns to Oaklands Mansion — June 1–6, 2026
Murfreesboro Little Theatre presents its annual Summer Camp at Oaklands Mansion, June 1–6, 2026. The week-long program gives young performers a chance to develop acting, singing, and stagecraft skills on the historic mansion grounds.
Center for the Arts Holds Auditions for Legally Blonde Musical in 2026
The Center for the Arts in downtown Murfreesboro seeks performers for its upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, with auditions scheduled for February 8-9, 2026.