Ready to see Nashville in bloom? From flower displays and craft fairs to beer festivals and dog-friendly events, spring is where Music City thrives.

Get ready to experience the natural beauty of the region and all spring has to offer with this guide featuring 47 spring events happening between March and May.

Festivals and fairs

Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair | Saturday, April 5-Sunday, April 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | oneC1TY | Cost of purchase | Over 100 artisan craft vendors showcase handmade jewelry, clothing, home decor, and other goods. Bonus: There will be food trucks, a photo booth, and craft cocktails.

Tennessee Tulip Festival | Saturday, April 5-Sunday, April 6 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lucky Ladd Farms | $16+ | Frolic through more than one million bulbs in 100+ varieties at the you-pick tulip farm south of Nashville. Pro tip: Tulip field access (with the option to add-on the pick-you-own experience) is included with standard ticket options March 15 to April 19

Nashville Earth Day | Saturday, April 19 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Celebrate the planet we call home with educational activities from a variety of exhibitors and vendors, including local growers and makers, nonprofits, and sustainable small businesses.

Live music

Seasonal happenings

Eggstravaganzoo | Saturday, April 19 | Times vary | $27+ | Activities include egg hunts for kids, face painting, keeper talks, and themed animal enrichment.

Only for ages 21+

Music City Food & Wine Festival | Thursday, April 24-Sunday, April 27 | Times vary | Centennial Park | $99+ | The collection of new and returning foodie events will offer something for every palate, including an Intimate Dinner Series, a multi-course seated dinner with wine pairings, and a Grand Tasting.

Nashville Rosé Festival | Saturday, May 17 | 3-7 p.m. | East Park | $27 designated driver and $59+ GA | This year, organizers increased the selection of rosé wines and expanded the cocktail program. Don't miss: DJs, live performance art, craft vendors, and food trucks.

Family-friendly fun

Nashville Children’s Theatre | March-May | Times vary | Nashville Children’s Theatre | Catch productions of "Dino Time" (March 1-May 18) and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (April 5-May 18).

Great Spring Art Hop | Friday, April 18-Saturday, April 19 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood | Cost of admission | Around 36,000 eggs filled with treats are waiting to be found in the gardens during timed hunts by age group. Plus, there will be live music on the Arboretum Lawn Stage and art activities in the Frist Learning Center.

Dog-friendly dates

Dogs and Dogwoods | Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cost of admission | Celebrate the blooming of Cheekwood's dogwood collection with your pup — check the schedule for daily activities and pup-friendly vendors.

Spring markets and plant sales

The Great Junk Hunt | Friday, March 28-Saturday, March 29 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $10+ | The event showcasing vintage treasures, unique finds, and a bit of Southern charm is back and bigger than ever, spanning over 100,000 sqft across three buildings.