Sunday, May 17th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
It doesn’t matter if you are new to Murfreesboro, a long-time resident, or just passing through; you are invited to visit Oaklands Mansion and grounds for FREE on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Oaklands Mansion will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for self-guided tours. Signage inside the house explains the evolution of the historic site.
Saturday, May 30th
6:30 PM
You are invited to Oaklands Mansion on Saturday evening, May 30th, 2026, at 6:30 PM for the Spring Party. Guests will enjoy a springtime dinner buffet and a full bar by Julie’s Bartending Service. Summer cocktails will be hand-crafted by Prichard’s Distillery.
Saturday, May 30th
12:00 PM Cumberland Club vs. Farriers
2:00 PM Scouts vs. Farriers
Visit Oaklands and see how base ball was played in the 1860’s. Bring a comfy chair and a picnic basket and watch as The Cumberland Club of Nashville and the Franklin Farriers play at 12:00 PM. Then cheer for your hometown Stones River Scouts as they play the Franklin Farriers at 2:00 PM. The Hot Dog Guy will be here too.
The game will take place at Oaklands Park pavilion located at 427 Roberts St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
Sunday, May 31st
6:00 PM
Join us for an evening of free live music with the Tennessee Valley Winds on the lawn of the Oaklands Mansion!
The concert begins at 6:00 PM and will feature exciting highlights like Kirkpatrick Fanfare, the spirited Valdres, the beloved An Irish Ayre for Winds, and the thrilling Bond, James Bond. Enjoy patriotic favorites including the Coast Guard Day March and an Armed Forces Medley.
Bring your chairs, blankets, and friends for a relaxing evening of music in a beautiful historic setting!
June 1st – 6th
Thanks to the TN Arts Commission, Murfreesboro Little Theatre is proud to offer a pay-what-you-can summer camp!
The summer camp will take place June 1st-5th from 9am-3pm at Oaklands Mansion culminating in a theatre crawl across the grounds of Oaklands Mansion on June 6th at 10am.
Throughout this camp, students will participate in a total of 12 workshops with local experts and regional professionals in the field, following up with a theatre crawl, showcasing our camper’s work, which will be free and open to the public.
The camp is designed to provide students with a comprehensive theatre education experience. Students will engage in workshops covering scenic painting, improvisation, special effects makeup, Shakespeare, scenic design, contemporary acting, playwriting, and costuming.
Monday, June 8th
Fanny Maney made her entrance when she walked up to staff members on a hot, rainy summer afternoon on June 8, 2019, while volunteers from the Rutherford County Archeological Society excavated Oaklands’ historic root cellar. She was just a kitten then and decided right away that she would stay at Oaklands.
Friday, June 5th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Learn about lightning bugs and other insects, hear music on the back patio, shop nature-related art, and try local lemonade vendors.
Friday, June 12th
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
At Relay For Life events, no one faces cancer alone. We come together every year at events around the country to support and celebrate survivors and caregivers.
Each Relay has special events and activities (many throughout the year) just for survivors and their caregivers, so they can connect with others and know there is a strong support system available to them.
Saturday, June 13th
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
You are invited to join RuCo Pride at Oaklands Mansion for their 2nd Annual Celebration. There will be Vendors, Food, Bands, Drag, and Family-friendly fun for all!
Saturday, July 18th
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Taste of Rutherford is an annual fundraiser for Main Street Murfreesboro. Attendees will experience tastings from over 25 local restaurants in Rutherford County, live music, access to a craft beer garden. This event is a must to attend if you enjoy trying new foods, dancing, and experiencing new drinks.
Funds raised through this event go to help with revitalization efforts for the historic downtown business district through Main Street Murfreesboro, a 501(c)(3).
Sunday, July 19th
12:00 PM Resolute Club vs. Phoenix
2:00 PM Scouts vs. Marrons
Visit Oaklands and see how base ball was played in the 1860’s. Bring a comfy chair and a picnic basket and watch as The Resolute Club of Jackson and the Phoenix of East Nashville play at 12:00 PM. Then cheer for your hometown Stones River Scouts as they play the Nashville Maroons at 2:00 PM. The Hot Dog Guy will be here too.
The game will take place at Oaklands Park pavilion located at 427 Roberts St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
August 13th – 16th
7:00 PM
Directed by Phil Mote and Shane Lowery
Auditions May 9th and 10th from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Oaklands Mansion Maney Hall
This performance is possible with support from the TN Arts Commission.
Sunday, July 19th
11:00 AM Maroons vs. Knoxvilles
1:00 PM Scouts vs. Knoxvilles
3:00 PM Scouts vs. Lightfoot Club
Visit Oaklands and see how base ball was played in the 1860’s. Bring a comfy chair and a picnic basket and watch as the Nashville Maroons and the Knoxville Knoxvilles play at 11:00 AM. Then cheer for your hometown Stones River Scouts as they play the Knoxville Knoxvilles at 1:00 PM and the Lightfoot Club of Chattanooga at 3:00PM. The Hot Dog Guy will be here too.
The game will take place at Oaklands Park pavilion located at 427 Roberts St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
Saturday, August 8th
5:30 PM
Join friends, neighbors, Oaklands, and Murfreesboro Little Theatre members alike for our annual joint membership meeting and dinner.
August 20th – 23rd
7:00 PM
Directed by Phil Mote and Shane Lowery
Auditions May 9th and 10th from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Oaklands Mansion Maney Hall
This performance is possible with support from the TN Arts Commission.
Saturday, Sept. 5th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Games and Crafts, Door Prizes, live music, a community outreach area, and the Mansion will be open for $5 self-guided tours.
Saturday, Sept. 26th
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All tickets must be purchased in advance online by 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 27th, 2025. Tickets will not be sold at the event.
Saturday, October 10th
Was it Miss Scarlett in the hall with the revolver? Or Mrs. Peacock in the lounge with the candlestick? Or could it be Col. Mustard in the conservatory with the knife? Everyone has a motive at the greatest whodunit costume party that Murfreesboro has ever seen at the Clue Party.
Friday, October 16th
This Halloween season, Oaklands Mansion opens its doors after dark for a self-guided tour.
October 18th & 19th
Admission – $45
Learn the intricate history of Victorian Hairwork, enjoy a behind-the-ropes tour of Oaklands Mansion, and learn how to make a hair flower using the wire work method. Beginner-level and intermediate-level classes.
Friday, October 30th
Adults 21+ only
Admission – $75
This Halloween season, Oaklands Mansion opens its doors after dark — not for a tour, but for a night of forbidden revelry, ghostly glamour, and whispered secrets. Hidden within the historic halls of this 19th-century estate, a secret speakeasy awaits those brave enough to cross the threshold.
TBD
Friday, December 4th
Sponsor Pre-Party – 5:30 PM
Dinner – 6:30 PM
Guests will enjoy a traditional holiday meal.
Saturday, December 12th
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This special holiday tradition will take you through Murfreesboro’s East Main Street Historic District, to some historic homes on adjoining streets and then to Oaklands Mansion. Oaklands Mansion will be dressed in all its holiday splendor.
December TBD
5:00 PM, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM
$20 for adults,
$10 ages 6-12
Free for children 5 & under
If you didn’t get a chance to see the Christmas decorations at Oaklands Mansion during the Candlelight Tour of Homes, we will offer two nights of special one-hour guided tours.
The tours will be led by one of our executive staff members and will consist of small groups of 20 individuals each hour. Tour times are available at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm. Come see all the beautiful decorations at night and learn some local history.
February
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
This Valentine’s Day, let Oaklands Mansion be the destination where love stories are told, memories are made, and affection is celebrated. Join us for a romantic evening of dancing in Maney Hall and dining inside the historic walls of Oaklands Mansion.
March 29th-April 4th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
You don’t want to miss attending this wonderful revival of an old tradition. Follow the link to enter your handmade, antique, or vintage piece in the exhibition.
The Mansion will have antique and vintage dollhouses displayed in different rooms. In Maney Hall, guests will find an Exhibition of dollhouses, dioramas, and miniatures made by local artists and hobbyists.
Friday, April 10th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
$15 Adults
$10 Students/Children
An enlightening presentation and discussion on the history of hair art with Zen Hansen and Jody Johnson. We will explore the cultural roots of hairwork, its role in sentimental exchange, and its surprising connections to global fiber traditions.
From tokens of friendship to memorial keepsakes, this presentation welcomes anyone curious about the craft and interested in learning more.
Light refreshments provided.
April 11th & 12th
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sold Out
Join Zen Hansen of Hair Anthropology (from Idaho) and our local hostess and hair artist, Jody Johnson, for an enchanting weekend of hairworking in a picturesque, historic setting.
This immersive course blends craftsmanship with history as participants explore the endangered art of table-braided hairwork. Through a guided, hands-on experience, you will learn the fundamentals of the craft by creating a bracelet using provided hair.
Saturday, April 18th
2:00 PM
Free Admission
Open to the Public
For five generations, the legacy of David Maney has been rooted in Murfreesboro. Enslaved on the Oaklands / Maney plantation, David was a skilled blacksmith whose labor and craftsmanship helped sustain the very grounds where history is now preserved.
Today, that legacy comes full circle. Five generations later, his granddaughter, Elma Black McKnight, now serves on the Board of Trustees at Oaklands Mansion — the same site where her ancestor once lived and labored. Her service represents not only a powerful personal journey, but a living connection to history, resilience, and the enduring presence of David Maney’s family in Murfreesboro. Join us as McKnight shares his story.
Saturday, April 25th
2:00PM – 5:00PM
Get ready for Rutherford Races to Read, a family-friendly derby-style event full of fun and excitement! Mark your calendars for April 25th and join us as sponsors race inflatable horses with literary-inspired names.
Cheer on your favorite horse, show off your best derby hats and shoes, and enjoy a day of community fun—all while supporting literacy and our local libraries.
Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Library Foundation, helping provide grants to enhance services at six library branches and a bookmobile.
Sunday, April 26th
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join Oaklands Mansion for a unique experience on the grounds of Oaklands Park and Arboretum. Explore this Nationally Registered historic and pre-historic site, now open as a public park. Along the pathways, you will find multiple beer sampling stations provided by downtown Murfreesboro’s Liquid Smoke.
Their expert staff members have chosen beer with notes that highlight the trees you will find along the way. You will be guided through the park by Connor Moss, Master Gardener at Oaklands Mansion and Liquid Smoke’s own Gavin Stark as they detail Oaklands Arboretum and the specialty beers that will accompany them.