May 28th - June 4th, 2026

May 28, 2026

Summer’s knocking on the door, and Cookeville is ready for it ☀️🌻

Big yard sales, family festivals, live music, outdoor movies, goats doing yoga, and plenty of dinosaur fun for the kids are filling up the calendar this week. Pack a lawn chair, bring the family, and enjoy another great weekend around the Upper Cumberland. 🎶🦕🛍️🌼

Cookeville’s Largest Yard Sale
Saturday, May 30th | 9 AM - 4 PM | FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds, Cookeville

Treasure hunters, this one’s for you. Browse everything: furniture, clothes, toys, and unexpected finds as vendors and families gather for one giant community event.

2nd Annual Spring Fest
Saturday, May 30th | 10 AM - 4 PM | FREE
Putnam County Convention Center, Cookeville

Bluey, food trucks, a petting zoo, and local vendors make this a fun spring outing for the whole family. Don’t be surprised if the kids want to stay all day.

Summer Kickoff 2026
Saturday, May 30th | 10 AM - 2 PM | FREE
360 S Old Kentucky Road, Cookeville

Slip-n-slides, bubbles, bounce houses, food trucks, and a firetruck cool-down? Bring the family and enjoy a day packed with warm-weather fun.

Boats, Bikes & BBQ Bash
Saturday, May 30th | 4 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE
Meadow Creek Park, Monterey

A little bit of everything outdoors comes together here. Biking, paddling, hiking, live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, and the chance to enjoy the trails and lake.

Goat Yoga
Saturday, May 30th | 2 PM - 3 PM | $10
1464 Shaw Branch Rd, Baxter

Yoga is already relaxing; add a few curious goats, and it gets a lot more entertaining. This beginner-friendly event helps support rescued animals while delivering plenty of laughs. FREE for 12 and under.

FOR LITTLE BEES:

Train Tales
Friday, May 29th | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE
116 W. Broad Street, Cookeville

Little train lovers can enjoy stories, songs, and railroad-themed fun during this preschool storytime inspired by locomotives, conductors, tracks, and classic train adventures.

Jurassic Park (After Dark)
Saturday, May 30th | 8 PM - 10 PM | FREE
Putnam County Library, Cookeville

Enjoy an outdoor movie night featuring a dinosaur classic. Bring a chair, enjoy the evening atmosphere, and stick around for a chance to win a camping chair.

Crafternoon: Dino Silhouette Art
Monday, June 1st | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | FREE
Putnam County Library, Cookeville

Dinosaurs take over the craft room as kids create prehistoric-inspired artwork. A fun project for young artists and dinosaur fans alike.

Adopt a Dino
Wednesday, June 3rd | 9 AM - 10 AM | FREE
Putnam County Library, Cookeville

Kids can pick out their very own dinosaur friend from the library and bring it back each week while participating in the summer reading program. Supplies are limited.

Dino Dig Adventure
Thursday, June 4th | 10 AM - 11 AM | FREE
Putnam County Library, Cookeville

Future paleontologists can roll up their sleeves and dig for buried dinosaur bones at this hands-on adventure. Fair warning: things are expected to get a little messy.

The Buzzworthy Lineup

Jake Hoot – Trackside Summer Kickoff
Thursday, May 28th | 6 PM - 8 PM | FREE
Trackside, Cookeville

Cookeville’s own Jake Hoot headlines a free community celebration featuring live music, food trucks, local shopping, and plenty of hometown summer energy.

Livingston Dance Recital
Thusday-Saturday, May 28th - 30th | 6 PM | $15
Cookeville Performing Arts Center, Cookeville

Celebrate the hard work and talent of local dancers as Livingston Dance Studio presents its annual spring recital filled with music and memorable performances.

All-American Movies & Music Trivia
Thursday, May 28th | 7 PM | FREE
38 E. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN

Think you know your classic songs and favorite films? Put your knowledge to the test during a trivia night packed with American movie and music favorites.

Have a great week,
The Cookeville Buzz 🐝