Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Jr. Naturalist: The Buzz About Pollinators @ Shelby Bottoms

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

July 8, 2023 Time 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Description Ages 6 and up Registration Required Leader: Lena Friedman All sorts of pollinators are buzzing, fluttering, and zipping around the park visiting the flowers. What are pollinators, what do they do, and how can we help them? Come explore and find out! To register, please ...

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Free

Teddy Bear Picnic @ Breedens Orchard

Breeden's Orchard 631 Beckwith Rd, Mt Juliet

Come and join us for a Teddy Bear picnic at Breeden’s Orchard! We’ll be making woodland masks so we can create a great disguise in order to sneak up on some of our Teddy bear friends hiding in the trees  Once we walk through the orchard and find them all we will celebrate and have ...

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$12

Special Event Day – Museum Fun Day

Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville

Sat Jul 8th 10:00am - 5:00pm         Join us for our second special event day. With your paid admission, we will offer free rides in museum vehicles and free vault tours throughout the day. We will also demonstrate several museum vehicles. Rides and vault tours are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Be a Creek Scientist @ Beaman Park

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

Join us at Henry Creek to learn about life in the creek. Bring water shoes and get ready to investigate. Meet at Creekside Trailhead. All ages welcome Leaders: Nature Center Staff

Free

Nature Tent: Pollinators @ Beaman Park

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

July 8, 2023 Time 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description Visit our tent outside of the Nature Center to explore the unique wildlife of Beaman Park. We will have a new and exciting topic each month! All ages welcome Leaders: Nature Center Staff

Free

Butterfly Festival

Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville

July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 Step into a world of enchantment at Lucky Ladd Farms' Butterfly Festival! Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of these delicate creatures as you embark on an unforgettable Butterfly Experience. Prepare to be captivated by hundreds of butterflies fluttering around, providing a breathtaking spectacle that will leave you ...

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Creek Walk @ Bells Bend

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville

July 8, 2023 Time 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Description Let’s take a short walk to Poplar Creek and see what creatures and plants pop up along the way! We will use all 5 of our senses on this hands-on program. This activity is geared more toward our younger explorers, but all are welcome! Age ...

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Free

Kids Fun Day in the Park @ Charlie Daniels Park

Charlie Daniels Park 1075 Charlie Daniels Parkway, Mt. Juliet, TN

We invite you to join us at Charlie Daniels Park on Saturday, July 8th from 1pm-3pm for a Kids Fun Day in the park. This FREE event for the whole family is sponsored by Church Alive. We will have games, crafts, kids activities at the amphitheater, and snow cones! 

Free

Ice Cream and Tie Dye Craft @ Williamson Library

Williamson County Library 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin

Saturday, July 8, 2023 Bring a colored or dark article of clothing of your choice, learn to reverse tie dye in the sun, and enjoy a sweet treat! At the Main Library in Franklin. For ages 12-18. Registration Required. Reverse tie dye includes using bleach to remove color from clothing in the sun. Wear clothes ...

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Free

La Vergne’s Creekside Saturday! @ La Vergne Public Library

LaVergne Public Library 5063 Murfreesboro Rd, LaVergne

Join us at La Vergne Public Library for a fun-filled day creekside where we will learn and explore nature! Activities will include a water themed storytime, water activities, and a scavenger hunt! Snacks will also be provided. Be sure to bring a towel and wear your water play clothes! This is a partnership with La ...

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Free