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Mum’s the Word
Visit Cheekwood in late September and early October and prepare to be blown away by a fall garden classic: nearly 5000 gorgeous, fall-hued chrysanthemums in the Robertson Ellis Color Garden, planted in preparation for Cheekwood Harvest.

Scarecrows!
Big and small, spooky and silly … our visitors will find over 40 Scarecrows hiding along the paths at Cheekwood this fall! Each scarecrow is sponsored and created by a different civic group or community organization, and no two are the same. This lighthearted annual tradition has become a favorite of visitors of all ages—which one will be your favorite?

All Aboard for a Trains! Encore
If you loved last year’s Trains! exhibit at Cheekwood, you’re in for a treat this fall. We’re thrilled to have special selections from our wonderful garden railroad exhibition back again this year, on the lawn across from the Frist Learning Center. Explore all the details of three amazing outdoor model trains on three separate tracks— a treat for train enthusiasts and young conductors alike.

Introducing Pumpkins at Cheekwood
Whether you carve it, paint it, or just decorate with it, autumn just wouldn’t be complete without the perfect pumpkin. We’re getting in on the fall fun with our first-ever Cheekwood pumpkin patch, where you’re sure to find a beauty or two to take home.

Tree Climbing Competition
Saturday, October 6th
9:30 am-4:30 pm
Watch as professionals from across Middle Tennessee showcase their climbing skills and techniques during Tennessee Urban Forestry Council’s annual tree-climbing competition.

Family Studio Drop-In ‘ART’ivities
Saturdays, September 22 – October 20
10 am-2 pm
Join us in the studios every weekend for interactive art and nature-themed activities where visitors young and old can create an art project all their own!

Live Music: Bluegrass in the Herb Garden
Saturdays, September 22 – October 20
10 am-1 pm
*Excluding Saturday, October 27th

Guided Garden Tours
Every Saturday at 11:00 am
Every Sunday at 12:00 pm

Guided Museum Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday at 1:00 pm

Live Music: Blair Student Musicians in the Museum of Art
Saturdays in October*
11 am-1 pm
Location: MOA Drawing Room
*Excluding Saturday, October 27th

Drawing Room Concert Series featuring Belmont’s School of Music
Sundays, September 23 through October 28
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Cheekwood is honored to partner with Belmont’s School of Music to offer a fall concert series in the Museum’s intimate Drawing Room. Enjoy live music by some of Nashville’s most talented musicians.
Sunday, October 7: Small Jazz Group
Sunday, October 14: Woods Piano Scholars
Sunday, October 21: Classical and Jazz String Quartets
Sunday, October 28: Brass and Flute Ensembles