Davidson Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 events in and near Davidson County!

1Nashville Tacos & Tequila Bar Crawl

Saturday, May 4

1pm – 8pm

1530 Demonbreun St, Nashville

Get ready to indulge in the flavors of Mexico and embrace the festive spirit at the Tacos and Tequila Bar Crawl on May 4th!

Gather your amigos and amigas for a night filled with tacos, tequila, and endless fun as you journey through the city’s top spots. From mouthwatering tacos to refreshing margaritas, each stop on the crawl promises a delicious experience that’ll have your taste buds dancing with joy.

But that’s not all! Raise our glasses to Cinco De Mayo and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Mexico with lively music, colorful decorations, and plenty of cheers.

What’s Included With Your Bar Crawl Ticket?

Free Entry Into The Best Bars

1 Shot 1 Taco

Pub Crawls Wristband for Easy Access

Detailed Custom Digital Pub Crawl Map

Generously Low Drink Specials

Tasty Holiday Themed Drinks

Select Food Specials Available

Thousands Of Crawlers to Party With

Live Music/Bands/DJs at Certain Venues

Photographer & Videographer to Capture the Best Moments

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Buy tickets here.

2Kentucky Derby Watch Party

Saturday, May 4

4pm – 6:30pm

Acme Feed & Seed

101 Broadway, Nashville

Put on your best hatfor an exciting afternoon of horse racing, drink specials, and fun!

Don’t forget to try a classic Mint Julip featuring Guidance Whiskey!

Get ready to cheer on your favorite horses and enjoy the thrill of the Kentucky Derby with fellow fans.

3Jurassic Quest

May 3 – May 5

Nashville Fairgrounds

401 Wingrove St, Nashville

Jurassic Quest features: Life-size dinosaurs, one-of-a-kind walking dinosaur rides, life-size T.Rex skull and fossils, including real T.Rex teeth and a Triceratops horn.

The event also includes a 60-foot-long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, an 80-foot-long Apatosaurus, and a gigantic, lifesize T.rex, an interactive Baby Dinosaur Show and Raptor Training Experience, Dino Bounce Houses & Bungee Pull and more!

Purchase tickets here.

4Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4

12pm – 7pm

The Great Escape

5400 Charlotte Ave, Nashville

Free Comic Book Day is happening at The Great Escape!

Everyone who visits will receive 5 comic books absolutely FREE (no purchase necessary) from their huge selection of official Free Comic Book titles, including the following:

Star Wars * X-Men * Spider-Man * Pokemon * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles * Snoopy * Mad * Energon Universe * Popeye * Doctor Who * Conan * Street Fighter… and many more!

In addition to official Free Comic Book Day titles, they will be offering other back issues in the free section.

5Tennessee Renaissance Festival

Weekends + Memorial Day, May 4 – 27, 2024

Castle Park

2135 New Castle Rd., in Arrington

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) proudly presents the 38th Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival May 4-27, 2024.

Travel back to 16th Century England where the Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Artisans from all over the country display their wares from silks and swords; to jewels and unique forms of art. A variety of flavors, aromas and tastes greet festivalgoers as the voices of renaissance musicians and merrymakers echo through the trees. Enjoy the revelry and pageantry of the joust, along with tea and a special visit with Her Majesty, the Queen. This year’s event features a variety of additions including new entertainers, merchants, a role-playing game experience, and a new special event, The Queen’s Promenade – an exquisite dance course designed for the distinguished few who wish to master the art of Regency Dance. In an era where a single dance could ignite a courtship, this course promises to imbue participants with the elegance and skill once reserved for the noblest of society.

Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in May (4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26) and on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Daily General Admission Tickets start at $25 per adult; $5 for children ages 3-12; and children ages 2 and younger are admitted for free. Season Passes, good for admission on allnine days of the event, are available for $100 through May 3; and parking is free. The festival is held at Castle

Park, 2135 New Castle Rd., in Arrington. For detailed information on this year’s festival, admission options,and to purchase tickets, visit www.tnrenfest.com.