Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

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Hike-a-Thon

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TennGreen Land Conservancy’s fourth annual Hike-a-Thon is taking place during the entire month of April 2024. The month-long fundraising and adventure competition supports the protection of Tennessee’s lands and waters and encourages people of all ages and abilities to get outside for the chance to win awesome prizes. While this event benefits Tennessee nature, participants ...

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Free

Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast

Aquarium Restaurant 516 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville

  Join us Saturday, April 27th at 9:00am for an exclusive breakfast event with our Mystic Mermaids! Bring the family to eat breakfast and watch our mermaids swim amongst their sea life friends in our main dining room Aquarium tank. Enjoy a meet and greet before or after the breakfast and get your picture taken with a ...

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$22.41

Tractor Show

Tennessee Agricultural Museum Ellington Ag Center, 440 Hogan Rd, Nashville

Come to the Tennessee Agricultural Museum to see a display of antique gas engines and learn about historic tractors. We'll also have a Touch-a-Truck zone and kids' craft. Free admission to the event and to the Museum, suggested Museum donation of $5 per vehicle. Food trucks on site.

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The Flopsy Bunnies: A Peter Rabbit Adventure @ Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre 25 Middleton St, Nashville

March 9 – June 30, 2024   The Flopsy Bunnies have disappeared! But have no fear, Mama and Papa Bunny are in pursuit. Come along with them as they travel to Mr. MacGregor’s garden following a trail of lettuce leaves in this interactive, immersive play especially designed for the very young. Join in the celebration ...

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$17.50

Remake Learning Days; Sew your own pillow!

Episcopal School of Nashville 1310 Ordway Place, Nashville

Remake Learning Days is a celebration of innovative experiences and oportunities for all youth to develop their sense of creativity, perseverance, and curiosity. This is a creative pop-up event for kids 5-13 accompanied by a parent or guardian. You'll design, sew, and decorate your own pillow.

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Tots! @ Cheekwood

Cheekwood 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville

From March 9 – May 28, tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytimes Tuesday through Saturday. Join a member of the garden staff for a crowd favorite, Turtle Talks, as they feed the turtles and answer questions about the Children’s Garden’s shelled residents. Each week’s theme is inspired by current ...

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Goat Farm Experience at Noble Springs Dairy

Noble Springs Dairy 3144 Blazer Rd, Franklin

COME RELAX, ENJOY THE FARM AND OUR BABY GOATS! GET YOUR TICKETS Come to the farm to spend time learning about the goats and other animals, petting the goats and enjoy spending time on the farm. Learn about our farmstead creamery and the cheese making process.  We open at 10am on Saturdays seasonally. Arrive anytime ...

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$12

Kidsville Family Walk

Centennial Park Nashville

Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Centennial Park BandShell   FREE EVENT! Celebrate the arrival of spring by joining us for the first annual Kidsville Family Walk in beautiful Centennial Park. Join us for a fun-filled day outdoors! Families can enjoy nature, play games, and get creative with arts & crafts. Plus, ...

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Free

Preservation Celebration

Travellers Rest Historic House Museum 636 Farrell Parkway, Nashville

Celebrate 225 years of the historic home at Travellers Rest as well as the 70th anniversary of the preservation efforts by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Tennessee (NSDCA-TN). Come join us at the Travellers Rest Historic House Museum for a day filled with fun and history. This ...

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Gallatin Square Fest

Gallatin City Square Gallatin

Square Fest is Historic Downtown Gallatin, Inc.'s annual spring (rain or shine) event in Downtown Gallatin. Join us for an incredible arts & crafts festival featuring more than 200 vendors, including food trucks, two stages of live entertainment and more! Admission is FREE! 

Free
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Main Street Festival

Historic Downtown Franklin 299 Public Square, Franklin

April 27-28, 2024 Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM   Main Street, Downtown Franklin, TN   The Main Street Festival attracts 120,000+ visitors annually to enjoy eclectic arts and crafts vendors, superb entertainment, great food & drink, and fun for the entire family right in the heart of historic ...

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Free
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Kite Fest

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

Join us for the biannual Kite Fest at Mill Ridge Park! Kites and flying tutorials, picnic snacks, and lawn games are provided by Friends of Mill Ridge Park! Fly with us between 11:00-3:00 PM on Saturday, March 30; April 13; April 27; and May 11. Bring a park blanket or chair. A portable toilet is ...

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Free

Goodlettsville KidFest & Camp Fair

Delmas Long Community center 200 Memorial Dr, Goodlettsville

As a parent trying to keep a child entertained over the summer and make sure they are well taken care of, sometimes planning can be overwhelming. This event is loaded with important information from family-friendly resources and fun summer programs to help with that process! Kids can get their face painted, make a craft, build ...

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The Flopsy Bunnies: A Peter Rabbit Adventure @ Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre 25 Middleton St, Nashville

March 9 – June 30, 2024   The Flopsy Bunnies have disappeared! But have no fear, Mama and Papa Bunny are in pursuit. Come along with them as they travel to Mr. MacGregor’s garden following a trail of lettuce leaves in this interactive, immersive play especially designed for the very young. Join in the celebration ...

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$17.50

Dia del Nino Celebration @ Plaza Mariachi

Plaza Mariachi Music City 3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

Celebrate Día del Niño at Plaza Mariachi in Nashville on April 27, 2024, from 12 PM to 4 PM! This free family event is packed with fun activities tailored for children, including lunch with beloved characters, engaging storytime sessions, exciting book giveaways, and performances by a lively clown. The day will be filled with smiles ...

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Free

Lego Challenge Day @ Williamson County Library

Williamson County Library 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin

Saturday, April 27, 2024 Lego Challenge Day Saturday April 27, 2:00-3:00 Kids ages 6-12 are invited to come and test their Lego skills at our Lego Challenge Day! Participants will have the opportunity to show off their Lego skills and test their creativity through our fun challenges! Registration is required. Registration begins April 11. April 27, 2024 ...

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Free

Making Futures Bright: An Evening of Stories and Song

Amqui Station and Visitors Center 303 Madison St, Madison

Join King's Daughters Child Development Center for our third annual benefit concert, "Making Futures Bright: An Evening of Stories and Song!" Door open: 4:30 p.m. | Concert Begins: 5:00 p.m. Opening: The musically gifted Three Times A Lady Trio! Following their perfomance, the amazingly talented Dave Pahanish and Matt Warren will take the stage! Important ...

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$15
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Glow in the Park at The Adventure Park at Nashville

The Adventure Park at Nashville 801 C Percy Warner Boulevard, Nashville

Get ready to experience our exciting courses in a cool and alternative way! Our evening Glow in the Park events allow you to zipline through trees lit up by glow attire, colored lights, music and more! Glow in the Park is a nighttime event where our outdoor adventure park literally glows! Brightly-shining LED lights illuminate ...

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$45

3rd Annual Starry Night

Centennial Art Center 301 25th Avenue North, Nashville

Music, Art, Crafts, and Drama Take Center Stage at Free Event Nashville, TN – Creative Parks Nashville, the 501(c)(3) non-profit “friends” group dedicated to providing funding and support to Metro Park’s Music, Theatre and Visual Arts Divisions, is thrilled to announce its 3rd annual fundraising event, Starry Night. This highly anticipated event brings together community ...

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Parents’ Night Out @ Summit Sports Center

Summit Sports Center 2011 Johnson Industrial Blvd, Nolensville

CLICK HERE to Sign Up & Pay Check In:  Beginning at 5:45pm All participants must be signed up online prior to coming.  It's easy...if you get the iclass pro app, you could sign up as you are walking to the door.  Space is limited. Pick Up Time:  10:00 pm If you are more than 10 minutes ...

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$40