Do you ever look up at the night sky and gasp at the striking beauty of the full moon? It can certainly catch us by surprise. But imagine planning ahead and intentionally experiencing the full moon. There are a variety of full moon activities in Nashville — both outdoors and indoors — with an opportunity to meditate and immerse yourself in the energy shift of the moon phase. There is something for everyone!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming full moon dates (May 23, June 21, July 21, August 19, September 17), and don’t miss these unique events right here in Nashville!
Nashville Paddle Company | Full Moon Paddle
Neighborhood: Donelson/Hermitage
More info: nashvillepaddle.com
Watch the moon rise over Percy Priest Lake while paddle boarding! It is a magical experience to surround yourself with 360 degrees of uninterrupted nature beneath a full moon. Launch from Nashville Paddle Company’s lakeside boathouse at sunset and casually paddle around the peaceful lake for 90 minutes.
All paddlers must have prior experience on a paddle board and wear a headlamp or other light. And don’t worry, if paddle boarding isn’t your thing, you can kayak instead. If you’re new to paddle boarding, Nashville Paddle Company offers Intro to SUP classes.
Price varies depending on whether you rent a standard paddle board, a board with LED Glow Lights, a kayak (single or tandem), or bring your own vessel. Full Moon Paddle events take place during each full moon through September.
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary | Full Moon Hike
Neighborhood: Brentwood
More info: owlshill.org
The full moon hike at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, also known as Summer Owl Prowls, is so much more than just a hike. Pack a dinner picnic and watch the sunset while enjoying the sights and sounds of day turning to night. Listen for owls, coyotes, and night-singing insects. When the stars come out, explore constellations, planets, and even meteors. Non-releasable owl ambassadors will be around to teach visitors about the adaptations that help nocturnal animals survive. The easy, one-mile hike takes place after this experience, where trekkers can continue listening to the night’s wonders. No flashlights allowed.
The Summer Owl Prowls take place on each full moon, June through August, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person.
Warner Parks | Full Moon Pickin’ Parties
Neighborhood: Bellevue
More info: warnerparks.org
For the ultimate Nashville night sky experience, join one of Warner Parks’ Full Moon Pickin’ Parties! The bluegrass music series has been a beloved tradition for over 25 years, bringing families and friends together under the stars at Percy Warner Park. Events run May through September, and in addition to live music, you can enjoy local food trucks and cold brews all summer long.
All proceeds benefit Friends of Warner Parks, and the price varies depending on age. Children under 7 may attend for free. It’s important to note that all of the pickin’ parties take place on Fridays, so not all events occur under a full moon.
Nashville SUP & Yoga | Full Moon Paddle & Meditation
Neighborhood: Gallatin
More info: nashvillesupandyoga.com
This full moon class on Old Hickory Lake begins with basic paddle instruction before moving into a 20-minute guided meditation and quiet time under the full moon. All levels of yogis and paddlers are welcome. The price varies depending on whether you rent a board or bring your own. Classes are available from May through July, and guests are encouraged to bring a towel or jacket, bug spray, and headlamps or flashlights if they have them.
Haum | Full Moon Sound Bath
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More info: haumnashville.com
Haum recently opened a new studio space in Wedgewood-Houston with floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for letting the moonlight pour in. Even though this restorative sound bath experience is indoors, students will feel like they are beneath the night sky. For every full moon event, each person receives a custom crystal (related to that specific moon) and a spirit animal card, and each person can participate in a fire-burning ritual.
Enjoy Haum’s infamous rose quartz margaritas or zero-proof margaritas while lounging on full-body cushion sets with fluffy faux fur blankets, eye masks, and neck and meditation pillows. Custom aromatherapy and journals are also provided to enhance this immersive experience.
For May’s Full Flower Moon, Haum will host full moon sessions all week. If you are interested in a reading, visit Haum’s Crystal Boutique, where you can check out the crystal bracelet bar and sit at the reading table with your friends.
Adventureworks | Moonlight Zipline Tour
Neighborhood: Kingston Springs
More info: adventureworks.com
Each month, on designated Fridays and Saturdays, Adventureworks in Kingston Springs offers a zip tour through the night sky so you can experience the thrill of zipping through a dark evening forest. Some of the tours take place during the full moon, while some are within a day or two of it. Adventureworks is nestled in the old-growth forest along the Harpeth River with a zip course that goes from ridgetop to ridgetop.
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | Japanese Moon Viewing
Neighborhood: West Nashville
More info: cheekwood.org
Join Cheekwood on September 15 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Otsukimi, the 10th Annual Japanese Moon Viewing festival, in partnership with the Consulate General of Japan and the Japan-American Society of Tennessee. Experience tea ceremony demonstrations, origami, hands-on activities, music and dance, and a celebration of Japanese art, gardens, and culture. The event occurs in the afternoon and evening beneath the moonlit sky just two days before September’s Harvest Moon.
W Nashville | Full Moon Night Swim
Soak in the beauty of the beauty of the full moon from W Nashville’s WET Deck. On June 21, enjoy a dip in the pool alongside delicious food and drinks. Menu highlights include frozen Aperol sorbet, large-format cocktails served in disco balls, grab-and-go cans from Spritz Society, Caprese sandwiches, Fritto Misto, and grilled chicken skewers. The event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and tickets are $38.24. Learn more and reserve your spot HERE.
This summer and fall, enjoy the full moon by partaking in one of these unique, thrilling, entertaining, and restorative events right here in Nashville!
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