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. Maroons
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
Oaklands Mansion Maney Hall
This performance is possible with support from the TN Arts Commission.
Saturday, August 8th
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
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.
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
November 13th
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Free and open to the public
Thanks to a generous grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, we are holding a free historical presentation lead by Jody Johnson. Join us and learn the intricate history of Victorian Hairwork, enjoy a behind-the-ropes tour of Oaklands Mansion, and see a demonstration of the table braiding and wire work method.
November 14th – 15th
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: $100 per student, includes both workshop days.
Ages 10+ years
Thanks to a generous grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, we are offering a half price weekend workshop for 10 students to enjoy a behind-the-ropes tour of Oaklands Mansion, learn the basics of table braiding, and learn how to make a hair flower using the wire work method.
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.
Saturday, February 13th
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 8th – 14th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
You don’t want to miss attending this wonderful annual 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.
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
2:00PM – 5:00PM
Get ready for Rutherford Races to Read, a family-friendly derby-style event full of fun and excitement! 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 25th
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.
Sunday, May 2nd
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 29th
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
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.
Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Admission
$15 adults
$10 children
Learn about lightning bugs, and other insects, take a flashlight stroll in the wetlands, hear music on the back patio, shop nature-related art, and try local lemonade.
Tuesday, 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.
Saturday, June 12th
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!
Friday, June
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.