This Weekend's Fun Around Town!

Below is a list of things going on around the city this weekend! Get out and have some fun, there is plenty out there to do!

Friday, October 6th:

Raiders Football - Cheer on the MTSU Blue Raiders when they challenge Louisville. LP Field, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $10 - $15; 898.2926 or goblueraiders.com.

The chill in the air is sure to set the perfect mood for the 19th Century Seance Re-enactment at Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum. "Ghost hunters" will reveal the parlor tricks that foold people into thinking they were communicating with the dead. This candlelight tour also includes access to the new "Preparing My Demise" exhibit. Travellers Rest is located at 636 Farrell Pkwy. in Nashville; Hours are 6 - 9 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Call 832.8197 or visit travellersrestplantation.org.

Saturday, October 7th:

"Arthur's Missing Pal" - Follow the clues with Arthur to find his missing dog, Pal, in his first movie. Belcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 10am; $3; 383.9140 or belcourt.org

Autumn Twilight Movie - Enjoy the film about a short Notre Dame football player who sat the bench until the last game of his collegiate career. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; movie starts at dusk; $5; 889.7050 or nashvilleshores.com

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Kids can enjoy listening to stories. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11am; 377.9979 or bn.com (FREE!)

Blessing of the Animals - This sixth annual event celebrating St. Francis of Assisi (patron saint of animals and the environment) features a procession of animals including Beau the camel, Hooch the spotted mule, Eeyore the donkey, Harley the macaw and Audrey the red-tailed hawk. Visitors can bring their own leashed or caged pets and get in line to have them blessed. Christ Church Cathedral, 900 Broadway, Nashville; 10am; 255.7729 or christcathedral.org

Gallery Talk - Richard Schneider leads a tour and discusses the “American Art Pottery: From Rookwood to Weller” exhibit. Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 p.m.; included with gate admission ($10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free for ages 5 and younger, $30 household cap); 356.8000 or cheekwood.org.

Gospel Music Series - Enjoy an evening of gospel music with Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings featuring Scott Nygaard. Blair School of Music’s Turner Recital Hall, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $15 adults, $5 students; 322.7651 or darolanger.com.

Melody Music Studios Recital Music students showcase their talent on a variety of instruments as well as voice. Steinway Piano Gallery, 4825 Sidco Drive., Nashville; 1, 2:15 and 3:30 p.m.; 356.7701 or kathi@melodymusicstudios.com. (FREE!)

Rediscover Reading Book Sale - Find bargain books to add to your child’s home library. East Branch Library, 206 Gallatin Road, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 862.5860.

Saturday AM - Families can visit the goldfish in the pond then make their own crepe paper goldfish in the studio. Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $1 with gate admission ($10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free for ages 5 and younger, $30 household cap); 356.8000 or cheekwood.org.

Tennessee Highland Games Enjoy Scottish games, music food and more including a children’s area. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Grounds, 2124 New Castle Road, Triune; 8:30 a.m. today and tomorrow; $15 adults, $7 children; 848.9193 or hotsc.com.

Explore the many different ethnic varieties beyond our nation's borders during the Celebration of Cultures event. Hosted by the Scarritt-Bennett Center, this annual celebration features music from different lands, shop at the World Market showcasing original art, imported crafts and more. A children's area features interactive music and dance programs, storytelling, nature activities, arts and crafts, and an instrument petting zoo. The event is held at Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. in Nashville. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is free. Call 340.7450 or visit celebrationofcultures.com.

If you haven't yet had the opportunity to experience the new Schermerhorn Symphony Center, then today is your day. A Free Day of Music is offered to the community. Starting at 10 a.m. and continuing until midnight, the grand building will be open to all, and aside from the Nashville Symphony, a variety of other musical guests will take their turn on the Amy Grant Performance Platform. Guests include Buddy Greene, the Beegie Adair Trio, Alias, the Blair Children's Chorus, the Curb Youth Orchestra Ensemble, Ashley Cleveland and many more. The symphony center is located at 1 Symphony Place in downtown Nashville. Free tickets will be issued in time blocks to facilitate crowd control. To reserve tickets, call 687.6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

Fall Harvest Hayride - Ride the hay-filled wagon, enjoy live music, play games, get toasty at the campfire with hot dogs and marshmallows and more. General Bragg Trailhead on West College Street, Murfreesboro; 5:30 - 8 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 children; 893.2141.

Middle Tennessee Christian School Fall Festival - Enjoy carnival games, a petting zoo, pony rides, a barbecue lunch, a live auction, vendors’ booths featuring crafts and Christmas items and more. The school is located at 100 E. MTCS Drive, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; some activities have a nominal fee; 893.0601. (FREE!)

Radnor Baptist Academy Fall Festival - Shop at a variety of booths including arts and crafts, jewelry and specialty items. Children’s games and food vendors round out the event. Radnor Baptist Academy, 3112 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (rain date is Oct. 14); 554.6960. (FREE!)