Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Conservation Days Main Event @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park

Wilderness Station 301 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro

Come learn about Central Basin ecology, take part in naturalist-led hikes and hands-on activities, hear first-hand from natural resource professionals about the work that they do, explore local environmental issues, shop for native plants for your garden, and discover citizen science projects and volunteer stewardship opportunities in and around Murfreesboro. Hikes, activities, and information geared ...

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Free

Farm Day @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

Farm Day, presented by Tractor Supply Foundation, focuses on Nashville Zoo's farming legacy and today's efforts to preserve heritage breeds of livestock. Talks throughout the day will focus on heritage breeds of cattle, equines, and sheep at the Historic Farm, Nashville Zoo's apiary, veterinary talks, farming history, and more. 

Plant the Seed at Mill Ridge Park

12965 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch, TN 37013 12965 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch

Join us for fun and interactive kids gardening classes! We are partnering with Plant the Seed to offer 6 garden-based activities for kids (4-12 years old) and their adults! Kids and their families will learn how to grow, care for, prepare and share fresh foods. These outdoor, hands-on learning activities will take place from 10-11am ...

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Free

Food Truck Festival of Gallatin

Gallatin Civic Center 210 Albert Gallatin Ave, Gallatin

Saturday, May 20, 2023 The Gallatin Parks & Recreation Department presents its inaugural Food Truck Festival of Gallatin! Come out and enjoy various food trucks and vendors, fun activities, music, and community time! If you are interested in becoming a food vendor or sponsor for our event, please send an email to our Marketing Director ...

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Community Science Spotlight: Project GLOBE @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

Look up! What do you see in the sky? Join us for some cloud watching as we learn about the sky and gather data to contribute to NASA's Project GLOBE, a community science project. You'll leave with all the tools and knowledge you need to continue being a community scientist at home. Leader: Lena Friedman ...

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Franklin Rodeo

Williamson County AgExpo Park 4215 Long Ln, Franklin

Seven PRCA Rodeo Events Each Night   Bareback riding Steer Wrestling Team Roping Saddle Bronc Riding Tie Down Roping Barrel Racing Bull Riding And Two Fun Events Just For Kids!   Mutton Bustin’ Calf Scramble

$10 – $25