There’s always something to enjoy at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
From awe-inspiring artworks of light by night to brightly colored geometric sculptures by day, and from a celebration of orchids to a celebration of Black art in all its forms, visitors won’t want to miss the spectacular lineup of programs.
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens is located at 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville.
Here is a list of upcoming events.
Updated September 8, 2025
1Cheekwood Harvest
September 13 – October 30, 2025 (Harvest NIGHTS on Thursdays, 5 – 9 PM)
A whimsical fall festival featuring Pumpkin Village, a Scarecrow Trail titled “A Hint of Haunts,” thousands of chrysanthemums, and over 75,000 pumpkins throughout the gardens. Harvest NIGHTS add live music, food, libations, and themed evenings.
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2Harvest Teas
September 16 – October 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Delight in a fall-inspired Afternoon Tea at Café 29 featuring a seasonal menu served tableside amidst the beauty of the estate.
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3A Very Downton Tea at Cheekwood’s Café 29
September 11, 2025
Enjoy a refreshing, themed afternoon tea inspired by Downton Abbey at Café 29 — a refined autumn treat.
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4Music City Rose Show
September 13–14, 2025
Presented by the Nashville Rose Society, this event showcases award-winning rosarians from Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky exhibiting their finest roses.
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5Growing a Perennial Cutting Garden
September 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
A workshop focused on cultivating a garden that continuously provides cut flowers—learn how to design and maintain a perennial cutting garden.
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6Fall Pollinator Gardening
September 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
A hands-on session teaching how to attract and support pollinators through thoughtful garden design—ideal for nature enthusiasts.
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7INTERVENTIONS: Shawn Huckins
August 30 – October 26, 2025
An art exhibition featuring painter Shawn Huckins, who reinterprets classical artworks by incorporating textiles and fabrics to create layered, contemporary pieces.
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8Robert Indiana: LOVE
March 8 – November 2, 2025
A celebrated exhibition showcasing Robert Indiana’s iconic “LOVE” imagery, presented in collaboration with Pace Gallery and The Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative.
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9Member Mornings
June 4 – October 29, 2025; Wednesdays at 8:00 AM
Exclusive early opening hours for members to experience the gardens in peaceful serenity before regular opening hours.
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10Holiday LIGHTS
November 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026; Evenings 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Cheekwood transforms into a winter wonderland featuring a one-mile walking trail of over a million lights, including a 28-foot Pixel Pine Tree. Enjoy hot cocoa, s’mores stations, seasonal libations, a Holiday Marketplace, and a festively decorated Historic Mansion.
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