Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

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Solstice Storytime @ Bells Bend Park

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville

December 21, 2022 Time 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Description Age level: Toddler/Preschooler Call 615-862-4187 or register by email bellsbend@nashville.gov. In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper’s beloved poem The Shortest Day, heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis’s strikingly resonant illustrations. We’ll read the short poem and do a fun craft! ...

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Free

Solstice Saunter Through the Beaman Woods

Beaman Park Nature Center 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City

December 21, 2022 Time 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Description Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a slow and relaxing saunter in Beaman Park. Experience open-ended invitations that stimulate curiosity and engage the senses while encouraging deeper connections with the natural world. Make a simple journal for your drawn and/or written observations. All materials are included, ...

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Free

Winter Solstice Celebration

Warner Park Nature Center 7311 Highway 100, Nashville

Age level: All ages Registration not required Celebrate the beginning of Winter and the longest night of the year during this annual special event featuring seasonal wreath making, a luminary trail through the forest, campfires, s’mores, astronomy, music, and much more! Leaders: Warner Parks Staff and Volunteers

Free

The “Longest Night” Hike @ Bells Bend Park

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville

December 21, 2022 Time 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Description Age level: All ages Call 615-862-4187 or register by email bellsbend@nashville.gov. Join us for a short hike on the longest night of the year! We’ll take in the crisp night air and try to spot some prominent constellations as we stroll through the park. We will ...

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Free

Elf The Musical – Nashville Repertory Theatre

TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville

Based on the hit holiday movie, Buddy mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Raised as an elf, he is unaware that he is actually human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey ...

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$50 – $80