Things to do in Clarksville in April

As the spring weather warms up, it's the perfect time to plan some exciting things to do in Clarksville! While you're enjoying these events, don't forget to tag us with #VisitClarksvilleTN for a chance to be featured on our social media!

3- First Thursday ArtWalk

5 PM - 8 PM | DAC | Free

Discover the creativity of local artists on a self-guided tour of artistic displays at various downtown businesses. Produced by the Downtown Clarksville Association, this event offers free admission. The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center also welcomes visitors with free entry during each First Thursday Art Walk from 5-8 PM

3,4,5- 64th Mid-South Jazz Festival

Mabry Concert Hall

The APSU Music Department and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts present the 64th Mid-South Jazz Festival to be held in the Music Mass Communication Building. A culminating concert will be held in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall on Sat., April 5 at 7:30 p.m. featuring the Bobby Watson Group.

5- Bobby Watson Group Concert

7:30 PM | Mabry Concert Hall

Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator and producer, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then, from 1977-1981, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.

5- 2025 Miss Clarksville/Teen/Junior Royalty Pageant

6 PM - 9 PM | Clement Auditorium | $25

Started by Wendy Thiery and Liz Burkes, Crowning Touch Productions is an independent producer of the Miss Clarksville, Miss Clarksville Teen and Miss Clarksville Junior Royalty pageants. They are an organization dedicated to finding the next influential leaders of our great city. Register now to participate in this coming year's pageant!

6- Sundays On Strawberry Market

10 AM - 12 PM | Pups Plants | Free

Join us for the first Sunday on Strawberry of the new season! Sundays on Strawberry is a monthly market highlighting local businesses, artisans, and makers.The market is located on Strawberry Alley, from the Children's Fountain to N. 1st St.

11,25- Friday Art Night

6 PM - 8 PM | ArtLink

Discover a new passion or perfect an existing skill in our creative and social studio environment. Our Friday Art Night is the perfect opportunity to expand your skills, make new friends, and express yourself through art. Join us and see what exciting project we have planned for you!

12- Fit Fest

12 PM - 7 PM | WREC

Whether it’s testing your strength on the Ninja Obstacle Course, challenging yourself in the one-mile Fun Run, learning from experts at the Health, Nutrition, and Fitness Expo, or unwinding with Sunset Yoga, Fit Fest is about more than just fitness—it’s about creating a community where wellness is for everyone. And we want you to be part of it!

12- Spring Craftsmen's Fair at Old Glory

10 AM - 4 PM | Old Glory Distilling Co. | Free

Join us on Saturday, April 12th for a day celebrating craftsmanship, community, and great drinks at The Silo Park at Old Glory Distilling Co. We’re bringing in over 25 skilled craftsmen to showcase their work - featuring woodworkers, metalworkers, specialty chefs, and even distillers. Browse handcrafted goods, meet local artisans, and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with live music, craft cocktails, and great food.

12- This Day in 1861

10 AM - 4 PM | Historic Collinsville | $6-12

On the opening day of Historic Collinsville, visitors will explore various locations throughout the settlement, offering a glimpse into the daily life of residents in a rural Tennessee community on the day the Civil War began. This new event commemorates the start of the American Civil War on Friday, April 12, 1861, at 4:30 AM, when Confederate forces fired upon Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

17,18,19,20- Disney on Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto

Multiple Times | F&M Bank Arena

Join the Frozen show to embark on a quest to find Elsa and end the eternal winter, dream of summer with Olaf, and sing along with Kristoff and Sven. In the Encanto show, celebrate the love of family by singing and dancing with Mirabel, her sisters Isabela and Luisa, and more.

26,27- APSU Opera Theatre presents "The Ghosts of Gatsby"

7:30 PM | Mabry Concert Hall

The APSU Music Department and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts present the APSU Opera Theatre's performance of "The Ghosts of Gatsby" to be held in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall.

26- Dueling Pianos in the Silo Park

7 PM - 9:30 PM | Old Glory Distilling Co. | Free

Join us for the community-loved Dueling Pianos event at Old Glory Distilling Co. on Saturday, April 26, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM in the Silo Park! This fun, family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, bringing together live music and great food. Get ready for a high-energy night filled with live music, craft cocktails, and nonstop fun.