Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Gaylord Opryland with their All-American Summerfest!
Although we are nearing the end of June, there is still plenty of time to enjoy summer and make a trip to Nashville. Gaylord Opryland is great to visit for families because you don’t even have to leave the resort. They have everything you need from activities, shows, food, and a water park! The best part is it’s only a short 2.5 hour drive away.
Sounds of America Light & Fountain Show
Sounds of America: A Nighttime Spectacular is a music-driven light and fountain show that brings the rhythms shaping our shared American story to life—from folk and orchestral roots to country, gospel, Indigenous chant, Latin influences, and contemporary pop.
Location: Delta Fountain
Age Requirements: All ages
Pricing: Complimentary
Hours of Operation:
May 22, 2026 – Sept 7, 2026
Nightly: 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.
We always love the fountains and the light show, and this one was extra red, white, and blue!
The Great American Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
Explore America – One Clue at a Time
Pack your sense of adventure for The Great American Road Trip Scavenger Hunt, an interactive experience that takes guests on a cross‑country journey to iconic American landmarks without ever leaving the resort.
The kids really enjoyed this one! They love a good scavenger hunt, and this one was fun because they were finding clues about states in the United States. Find all the clues and turn in your booklet for your very own treasure to take home!
Price:
Starting from $14.99
Hours of Operation:
June 8 – September 7th 2026
Daily, 12:00pm-8:00pm
Includes:
(1) Scavenger Hunt booklet
(1) Prize
Summer Craft Zone
Color Your Summer, One Number at a Time
Tap into your creative side at this hands-on summer art experience, where painting by numbers makes creativity easy and fun.
Ticket Prices: General Admission from $13.54
Mondays – Wednesdays, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (June 15-July 1)
Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (May 28-Sept 3)
Fridays – Saturdays, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m (May 22-Sept 5)
Age requirement: All ages
Hot Summer Bites & Movie Nights
6-9 p.m.; movie begins at 8:30 p.m. BBQ, Brews, & Movies Under the Stars
Age Requirements: All Ages
Pricing: Complimentary
Additional Information: Food & Beverage available for purchase.
Moonlight Music
6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5
5-9 p.m.
Live Music & Storytelling Under Summer Skies
Experience Nashville’s finest musicians under the summer stars as country, bluegrass, and acoustic artists perform beloved favorites and share the stories behind the songs.
Location: Foundry Fieldhouse Beer Garden
Age Requirements: All Ages
Pricing: Complimentary
Additional Information: Food & Beverage available for purchase.
Festival Food Favorites
Fridays in July
6-9 p.m.
Summer’s Favorite Festival Bites
Classic summer festival favorites rotate weekly: turkey legs, corndogs, kettle corn, and more.
Location: District Yard
Age Requirements: All Ages
Pricing: Complimentary
Additional Information: Food & Beverage available for purchase.
Sundae Funday
Sundays, May 24-August 2, 2026
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Your Sunday Just Got Sweeter
We all scream for ice cream! Treat yourself to a featured sundae every Sunday at Foundry Fieldhouse.
Location: Foundry Fieldhouse
Pricing: Food & Beverage available for purchase.
Age Requirements: All Ages
The new Foundry Fieldhouse is the newest restaurant at Opryland, and it didn’t disappoint! With an open layout, huge tv screens, and cool vibe the kids didn’t want to leave. We were also impressed with the variety of food on the menu.
Cascades Pool Party
May 22-September 5, 2026
Fridays, 3-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.
Poolside Fun for the Whole Family
Soak up the sun and the fun as our Cascades Resort Pool Host keeps the energy high with music, games, and poolside entertainment.
Location: Cascades Pool
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Pricing: Complimentary
America’s Birthday Party & Fireworks
5:30-8:30 p.m.; fireworks send off at 8:30 p.m.A Star-Spangled Night for the Whole Family
Bring friends and family together on the Magnolia Lawn for summer fun as we celebrate America’s 250th beneath a sky bursting with color. Live entertainment, elevated activities, festive novelties, and food and beverage options complete this patriotic celebration for all ages.
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Pricing: Complimentary
Additional Information: Food & Beverage available for purchase.
Hydro Beats Light & Fountain Show
May 22, 2026 – Sept 7, 2026
Nightly: 9 p.m.
A Dynamic Fountain Show for All Ages
Experience our mesmerizing water shows, complete with stunning choreographed water, music, and lights.
Location: Delta Atrium
Age Requirements: All ages
Pricing: Complimentary
Around We Glow! Delta Riverboat Cruise
Enjoy a gentle cruise on a Delta Riverboat and travel down a scenic river as you wind through our 4.5-acre indoor garden.
Join us on a journey of rhythm harmony and pure joyous fun as you ride the Silent disco Delta Riverboat Ride, Around We Glow. This indoor, enchanting, led boat ride experience is an exciting twist on a classic attraction. Guests will enjoy a mix of tunes as they cruise in the magical ambiance of the water, the music and the night sky with their fellow passengers, all moving to their own silent disco groove!
This was a lot of fun! Kids could pick out their favorite genre of music to listen to on headphones as we floated on the river. We also had light up sparklers that added to the fun!
Price:
$22* per person (ages 4 & older)
Ages 3 and under FREE with a PAID adult admission
Hours of Operation:
Times: Sunday-Thursday 7:00pm-9:00pm, Friday-Saturday 7:00pm-10:00pm
Duration: 12-minute cruise. Cruise at your leisure during operating hours.
A summer highlight at Gaylord Opryland is SoundWaves, the resort’s 4-acre upscale aquatic oasis. While indoor experiences are open year-round, the outdoors attraction will be open daily mid-May through Labor Day. Both indoor and outdoor areas feature multiple thrilling rides like Nashville’s only FlowRider® Double, a lazy and rapid river, eleven suspenseful waterslides, a giant wave pool, multi-level play structures, and adult only pools. The only guaranteed way to access the attraction is by booking an exclusive SoundWaves Experience overnight package.
SoundWaves is fun for kids and adults of all ages! From the wave pool, smaller kid areas, slides, and family rides…SoundWaves has something for everyone.
We still have time to enjoy summer, so make it the best summer yet and make that drive to 
