Things to Do in Lebanon, TN: Cedars of Lebanon, the Square, Parks and Events (2026)

Most lists for Lebanon are written for a weekend visitor. If you're thinking about living here, you want to know what's open on a normal Saturday and what it costs. Here's the list, with the address, the hours and the price each place posts.

What are the best things to do in Lebanon, TN?

The best things to do in Lebanon, as of November 2026, are outdoors at Cedars of Lebanon State Park and downtown on the square.

1. Hike Cedars of Lebanon State Park. The state lists 3,150 acres at 328 Cedar Forest Road and calls its cedar glades a globally rare ecosystem.
2. Spend an afternoon on the downtown square. Downtown Lebanon posts merchant events, a spring concert series and holiday events on the historic square.
3. See a show at the Capitol Theatre. The theater at 110 West Main Street hosts musicals, concerts, comedy and movie nights.
4. Tour Fiddlers Grove. This historic village has more than 60 historic structures and museums, per Fiddlers Grove, and sits at the James E. Ward Agricultural and Community Center.
5. Go to the Wilson County Fair. The 2026 fair ran ten days in August at the same center.
6. Walk the trail at Don Fox Community Park. The city lists a paved 2.5-mile trail at 955 W. Baddour Parkway.
7. Visit the Lebanon Historical Museum. It's inside City Hall and open weekdays.

Here's what each place posts.

What is there to do at Cedars of Lebanon State Park?

Cedars of Lebanon State Park has 10 miles of hiking trails, a campground, cabins, disc golf and horseback riding, per Tennessee State Parks. The longest loop is the 4.2-mile Hidden Springs Trail, which the state says takes about 2.5 hours. The Cedar Glade Trail is a half-mile loop from the park office lot with signs about the glades.

Cave Creek Trail is a 0.6-mile paved, ADA-accessible loop from the Dixon Merritt Nature Center. The park also has a free splash pad from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and the state warns about deep sinkholes, so stay on marked trails.

The park is about 11 miles and 22 minutes south of Lebanon City Hall without traffic. Its November calendar lists an Astronomy Night Under the Stars on November 13 and a Full Beaver Moon Hike on November 24.

What is there to do on the Lebanon square?

The historic square hosts Downtown Lebanon's merchant events, its holiday events and a summer concert series. Downtown Lebanon posted a 2026 calendar with Halloween on the Square in October and the Rock the Block Summer Concert Series, which ran four evenings in May and June.

The Capitol Theatre is on the square at 110 West Main Street, and the theater says it has two event spaces and is an official Tennessee Music Pathway location. Check its upcoming events page for shows.

When is the Wilson County Fair?

The 2026 Wilson County Fair ran ten days, August 13 to 22, at the James E. Ward Agricultural and Community Center, 945 E. Baddour Parkway. The fair's own site calls it the Wilson County Tennessee State Fair, and the 2027 dates aren't posted as of November 2026.

In 2026, adult gate admission was $17, ages 6 to 12 paid $7.25 and children 5 and under got in free. A $50 season ticket covered the gate for all ten days, and carnival armbands were sold separately at $33 to $38. The fairgrounds are about 2.6 miles and 4 minutes from City Hall.

What parks and recreation centers does Lebanon have?

Lebanon's city parks include Don Fox Community Park, with a paved 2.5-mile trail, and the Jimmy Floyd Center, an indoor recreation center with pools. At Don Fox, the city lists a paved 2.5-mile trail for walking, biking and skateboarding, a quarter-mile cinder track, a nine-station outdoor fitness area, two sand volleyball courts, two playgrounds, a wading pool and four rentable pavilions. Only service animals are allowed in the park.

The Jimmy Floyd Center is at 511 N. Castle Heights Avenue, with indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor track and a gym. Its posted day pass from Labor Day to Memorial Day is $7 for ages 6 to 54 and $3 for 55 and older. It's closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What history can you see in Lebanon?

Lebanon's three main history stops are Fiddlers Grove, the Lebanon Historical Museum and Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area. Fiddlers Grove, at the Ward center, is a re-created historic village with more than 60 structures and museums, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April through October. It's closed for the season as of November.

The Lebanon Historical Museum is inside City Hall at 200 N. Castle Heights Avenue, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The city says to use the ramp entrance because the front doors stay locked.

Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area is three miles southeast of the city, a Mississippian Period mound center from AD 1000 to 1450, open for self-guided walking tours. The city's tourism page also points to a Historic Lebanon Driving Tour of 28 marked sites around the county, and Cumberland University, founded in 1842, is in town.

Is there anything free to do in Lebanon?

Yes. All Tennessee state parks are free to enter, including Cedars of Lebanon and its seasonal splash pad. The city posts no admission for Don Fox Community Park or the Lebanon Historical Museum, and Sellars Farm is open for self-guided tours with no fee posted.

What events are in Lebanon in November and December 2026?

Here's what's posted so far. Downtown Lebanon lists dates only, so check its pages for times.

How far is Lebanon from Nashville and Franklin?

Lebanon is in Wilson County, about 32 road miles and 42 minutes from downtown Nashville without traffic. Franklin is about 48 miles and 58 minutes away, and Cedars of Lebanon State Park about 22 minutes, by OpenStreetMap routing from City Hall with no traffic. Run those drives at your real departure time before you trust them.

What should you check before you move to Lebanon?

Start with the city line, because a Lebanon mailing address doesn't always mean the house is inside the city. That line decides whether you pay the city tax, and Lebanon has two public school districts, so the address decides which one too. When someone sends me a Lebanon address, I check both before we talk about price. My Lebanon guide covers the ZIP codes, the WeGo Star train, property taxes and current listings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lebanon, Tennessee famous for?

Lebanon is the Wilson County seat and home to Cedars of Lebanon State Park, the Wilson County Fair and Cumberland University, founded in 1842. The state park's cedar glades are what the state calls a globally rare ecosystem.

When is the 2027 Wilson County Fair?

The 2027 dates aren't posted as of November 2026. The 2026 fair ran August 13 to 22 at the James E. Ward Agricultural and Community Center, with adult gate admission at $17.

Is Cedars of Lebanon State Park free?

Yes. All Tennessee state parks are free to enter. Its splash pad is free too and open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Is Fiddlers Grove open year-round?

No. Fiddlers Grove is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April through October. The grounds can be rented year-round.

What county is Lebanon, TN in?

Lebanon is in Wilson County, Tennessee, and it's the county seat. Wilson County's government offices are at 228 East Main Street in Lebanon.