Brentwood this weekend, Nov. 6 to 8: free tickets for Santa magic shows and Polar Express Sunday at the library, two Saturday farmers markets and story time.

The weekend’s biggest Brentwood date is Sunday afternoon at the library, when free tickets go out for the December Santa magic shows and “Polar Express” readings.

Last checked Nov. 1, 2026. Listings come from the John P. Holt Brentwood Library calendar, the city’s events listing and each organizer’s own page. Times are Central. The city lists no public events this weekend.

Friday, Nov. 6

  • Pre-K STEAM, 10 a.m., John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road. Science, art and building play for ages 2 to 6; pick up a ticket at the Children’s Desk from 9:30 a.m. Library listing.
  • Gentle Yoga with Deb, 10 a.m., the library. Slow stretching for all levels; class fee. Library listing.

Saturday, Nov. 7

  • Franklin Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin. The year-round Saturday market, about seven miles south. Market website.
  • Factory Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin. Local food makers and small vendors. Market website.
  • Saturday Story Time, 10:30 a.m., the library. Stories and crafts for families. Library listing.

Sunday, Nov. 8

  • Holiday Events Ticket Pickup Day, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., the library’s Storytime Room. Free tickets for the Morning with Santa magic shows (Dec. 5) and the “Polar Express” readings (Dec. 7), while supplies last, for your household only. Free. Library listing. Dates in our Christmas tree lighting guide.
  • Gentle Yoga with Deb, 1:30 p.m., the library; . Library listing.
  • Writing Connections, 3:30 to 5 p.m., the library. A support group for writers, not a critique group; this month’s focus is Margaret Atwood’s “A Book of Lives: Memoir of Sorts.” Library listing.

All weekend

  • Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, about 12 miles north, is open daily, the market says.

Regular weekend fixtures

  • Franklin Farmers Market: every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, year-round.
  • Factory Farmers Market: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Library: Saturday Story Time at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday. More in our farmers markets guide.

Next week: the city’s Veterans Day ceremony is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Police Headquarters. See our Veterans Day story and the full month in things to do this month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Brentwood this weekend?

The library hands out free tickets for its December Santa magic shows and Polar Express readings 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Saturday brings story time at the library and two farmers markets in Franklin.

What is free in Brentwood this weekend?

The Sunday ticket pickup at the library is free, and so are the tickets. Story time is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The farmers markets are free to walk around.

How do the library’s holiday tickets work?

Pickup starts at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Storytime Room at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, while supplies last. Tickets are only for members of your household.