Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

World Wetland Day @ Discovery Center

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Stree, Murfreesboro

Come explore the importance of Wetlands as we celebrate World Wetland Day! This year's global theme is all about habitat restoration. Play in our invasive species sensory bin, create storm surges, enjoy storytime, meet native species, and more as we learn how to better take care of the world around us! Included with admission. Programs subject to change.

Groundhog Day Tot Trek

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch

Join us on February 2nd at 10:30AM with your toddler to take an easy, wagon-friendly quarter mile guided walk around the pond at Mill Ridge Park. We will bring our binoculars and bird guides. Since it’s Groundhog Day we’ll do some groundhog crafts after the walk! Please contact Katherine at katherine@southeastpark.org or 615-398-9091 if you ...

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Free

World Wetlands Day @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

All Ages No Registration Required It's time to celebrate wetlands all over the world! Stop in to this wetlands open-house to learn all about wetlands--what lives there, why they happen, how they help us, and how we can help them. We'll have information and hands-on activities for everyone from kids to adults to explore these ...

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Free

Groundhog Day Hike at Dusk @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

All Ages Registration Required Shadow sighting from Punxsutawney Phil or not, we will meet up for a relaxing stroll around the 1 mile loop to enjoy the closing month of the winter season! Leader: Christie Wiser To register, please email us at shelbybottomsnature@nashville.gov or call (615) 862-8539. 

Free