Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Welcome Back Waterthrush @ Beaman Park

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

March 18, 2023 Time 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Description Beaman Park is a great place to glimpse Louisiana Waterthrush as they set up their territories along Henry Creek in early spring. Actually a species of warbler, waterthrushes are among our earliest migrants. We’ll take a hike along the creek to look for them, and ...

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Free

Lamb Cuddles @ Ewe and Me Creamery

Ewe and Me Creamery 214 Floraton Rd, Murfreesboro

Now that we have entered our lambing and milking season, it is time for some farm visits! First of these will be lamb cuddles! This year, we also offer bottle feeding and/or hand feeding (depends on age and when they start eating solids). Dates and Times: Saturdays 10am-1pm March 18-April 8 $10 per family $5 ...

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$5 – $10

Buggin’ Out

Wonder Hollow 258 West Division Street Suite 101, Mount Juliet

A day of insect exploration!

$20

Nashville Opera ON TOUR: Little Red’s Most Unusual Day @ North Branch Library

North Branch Nashville Library 1001 Monroe Street, Nashville

Picture our hero, Forest Ranger Dudley, singing about his beloved woodsy environment to the tune of The Barber of Seville’s famous “Largo al factotum!” It’s a story you know set to some of opera’s most famous tunes. Little Red’s Most Unusual Day is a family-friendly 40-minute production sung in English and set to music from ...

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Free

Spring Tree Walk @ Mill Ridge Park

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch

Join us on Saturday, March 18th from 11-12:30pm for a family-friendly 2-3 mile walk that will feature tree expert Vicki Turner. We’ll check out budding and flowering trees along the way. The walk is easy to moderate on grassy terrain involving hills and stream crossings. We suggest wearing closed shoes and pants. Bring your own ...

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Free

Spring Celebration @ Mill Ridge Park

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch

Come celebrate the start of Spring on March 18th from 1-2pm! We’ll make Spring-themed arts and crafts and share plans about the park. Meet at 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, 37013. Signage, flags, and cones will mark the entrance. A portable toilet is available onsite.

Free

Jr. Naturalist: Wetlands and Waterways @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

Water monitoring season has begun! As a wetlands, Shelby Bottoms has a huge diversity of water features that are home to an even greater diversity of life. We'll take a hike and investigate these aquatic habitats with a variety of naturalist tools, including chemical tests and macroinvertebrate surveys. Leader: Lena Friedman Ages 6+ Registration Required ...

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Free

Nashville Opera ON TOUR: Little Red’s Most Unusual Day @ Discovery Center

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

Picture our hero, Forest Ranger Dudley, singing about his beloved woodsy environment to the tune of The Barber of Seville’s famous “Largo al factotum!” It’s a story you know set to some of opera’s most famous tunes. Little Red’s Most Unusual Day is a family-friendly 40-minute production sung in English and set to music from ...

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Free with paid admission

Shamrock and Roll

Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East, Smyrna

03/18/2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Location:Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East Smyrna, Tennessee 37167 March 18th            Family Fun Night             ShamRock and Roll Join us for an evening of karaoke and holiday themed snacks at our family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration!   Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure ...

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$2

Cosmos with the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta

Lipscomb University Collins Auditorium 1 University Park Dr, Nashville

Join the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 7:00 pm at Lipscomb University's Collins Alumni Auditorium for 'Cosmos', an evening featuring space-themed music including selections of Holst's The Planets in collaboration with the Adventure Science Center. They will also be joined by Grace O'Connell, winner of the National Trumpet Competition's Vincent Bach ...

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Free