Calendar of Events

May 2025


Free Day in May

Sunday, May 4th
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 4, 2025.

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.

The Spring Party

Saturday, May 24th
6:30 pm

You are invited to Oaklands Mansion on Saturday evening, May 24, 2025, at 6:30 PM for the Spring Party. Dinner will be served in the mansion and on the grounds by The Alley on Main. Guests will enjoy a full bar. Summer cocktails will be hand-crafted by Prichard’s Distillery.

Spring Art & Craft Fair

Saturday, May 10th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

75+ Artisans & Vendors
Fair admission is FREE, no reservations are required. Mansion tours will be available for the special price of $5

Tennessee Valley Winds:
Concert on the Lawn

Sunday, May 18th
6:00 PM

Join us for a Free Concert at the Oaklands Mansion!

Bring your friends, family, and a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, so you can focus on enjoying the music.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic event – mark your calendars now!

June 2025


Fanny’s 6th Anniversary

Sunday, 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.

Lightning Bugs & Lemonade

Friday, June 13th
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.

RuCo Pride presents:
Annual Pride Celebration

Saturday, June 21st
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

July 2025


Main Street Murfreesboro presents: Taste of Rutherford

Saturday, July 19th

Main Street Murfreesboro’s annual fundraising event.  All are welcome to this ticketed event where over 20 locally owned and operated restaurants serve tastings with drinks and entertainment for all to enjoy!

August 2025


MLT Presents: The Tempest

August 7th – 10th

Oaklands Annual Membership Dinner

Saturday, August 9th
5:30 PM

Join friends, neighbors, Oaklands, and Murfreesboro Little Theatre members alike for our annual Membership Meeting. There will be a BBQ dinner, libations, and a performance. You do not have to be a member to attend, but reservations are requested so there will be enough food and drink for all.

MLT Presents: The Tempest

August 14th – 17th

September 2025


Fall Art & Craft Fair

Saturday, Sept. 6th
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

11th Annual Oktoberfest

Saturday, Sept. 27th

To participate as a brewer, sponsor, or vendor, email Connor Moss at events@oaklandsmansion.org.

October 2025


Mansion in Mourning

October 14th – 31st

Halloween Speakeasy at the Mansion

October 17th

November 2025


Plein Air Painters
Art Show

Sunday, November 9th

December 2025


Annual
Christmas Dinner

Friday, December 5th

Candlelight Tour
of Homes

Saturday, December 13th

April 2026


Dollhouse, Diorama & Miniatures Exhibition

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 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.

6th Annual Ar-“beer”etum Drinking Tree Tour

Sunday, April
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$35 per person, reservations required

Join Oaklands Mansion and Liquid Smoke for a unique experience on the grounds of Oaklands Arboretum. Along the pathways, you will find multiple beer sampling stations provided by downtown Murfreesboro’s Liquid Smoke.