Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

NAMIWalks Davidson Co

First Horizon Park 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville

Join Nashville’s largest mental health awareness walk, NAMIWalks Davidson County, and walk for wellness on Saturday, May 18th at First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds! Join the fun and festivities, including a 9 am kids run-the-bases and the 1 mile community walk on the field at 10 am, benefitting the collaborative & free, ...

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Free

Farm Day @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

Supported by Chik-fil-A, Farm Day focuses on Nashville Zoo’s efforts to preserve our Historic Home & Farm as well as our heritage breeds on exhibit. The day will feature Shackle Island Collectors Club’s antique tractors, Nashville Area Beekeeping Association, Tyne Meade Garden Club, and other local farming non-profits! In addition, the Zoo’s veterinary and animal ...

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Scavenger Hunt @ Mill Ridge Park

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch

Join us on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00am for a scavenger hunt to explore our cedar glade and look for blooming prickly pear cacti! Prickly pear cacti bloom for a short period of time. The walk is easy to moderate on grassy terrain involving hills and stream crossings. We suggest wearing closed-toed shoes and pants. ...

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Free

Scavenger Hunt: Cedar Glade

Friends of Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch

Join us on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00am for a scavenger hunt to explore our cedar glade and look for blooming prickly pear cacti! Prickly pear cacti bloom for a short period of time. The walk is easy to moderate on grassy terrain involving hills and stream crossings. We suggest wearing closed-toed shoes and pants. ...

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Free

The Great Cicada Catch @ Warner Park

Warner Park Nature Center 7311 Highway 100, Nashville

May 18, 2024 Time 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Description Age level: All ages Registration opens May 4; email wpnc@nashville.gov to register The great cicada emergence has begun! Let's get up close and learn about cicadas as we see how many we can catch and release. Leader: Elyse Dilks

Free
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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

Jesus Spring Fling Thing Car Show

Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Fellowship Park 5354 Ashland City Road, Clarksville

Mt. Hermon Baptist Church invites you to our Jesus Spring Fling Thing on Saturday, May 18th from 10am-2pm at Fellowship Park! The Jesus Spring Fling Thing is an awesome day filled with an open car show, live music, free food, fun and games for everyone!  Come out and see all of the cool cars, trucks, rat rods, motorcycles and tractors.  Enjoy free ...

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Free
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Tennessee Renaissance Festival

The 2024 Tennessee Renaissance Festival will be open on May 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th. The festival's hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The festival is an outdoor event held in an open, natural setting.  Delight in the streets of Covington Glen, our outdoor renaissance market place, as ...

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$25 – $38

Bubble Blast Foam Party @ Edmondson Pike Branch Library

Edmondson Pike Branch Library 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, Nashville

When: Saturday, May 18, 2024  10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Where: Edmondson Pike   Description: Kick off the summer with us outside for a fun foam party where we can play in a mountain of clean refreshing foam with beach balls, pool noodles and more! Popsicles available afterwards. A calmer bubble area will be available for little ones who need ...

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Free

Kids Art Alive @Hendersonville Library

Hendersonville Public Library 140 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville

Kids art class presented by the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Hosted every third Saturday of the month at 11AM.

Free

Mother’s Day Garden Tea Party

Wilderness Station 301 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro

Saturday, May 18, 2024 Continue your celebration of Mother's Day with our charming, relaxing garden tea party to honor our moms for all the time and love they put into our lives! Relax, socialize, sip tea, and leisurely stroll through our native gardens. Also create a special Mother's Day craft as a heartfelt tribute to ...

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$3

Chess Club @ Hendersonville Library

Hendersonville Public Library 140 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville

Do you love chess? Join us for our monthly Chess Club with Mr. James! Open to all ages and skill levels. Chess Club meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 11:30AM. This event is free to attend and open to the public. 

Free
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Musician’s Corner

Centennial Park Nashville

Join us for the 15th Year of Musicians Corner! SPRING SERIES Week #1: May 17 - 18, 2024 Week #2: May 24 - 26, 2024 Week #3: May 31 - June 1, 2024 Week #4: June 6 - 8, 2024 Week #5: June 14 - 15, 2024   THE SPRING SERIES HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED! See ...

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Free

Kids to Parks Day – Smyrna

.J. McWilliams Old Rock School Park 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna

May 18th            Public Program: Kids to Parks Day Join us for a fun way to cool down from the summer heat!  The Smyrna Fire Department will have a fire truck onsite at the Library, for kids to see and get sprayed by the fire hose! We will also have water games and toys ...

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Free
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Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo @ Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre 25 Middleton St, Nashville

The beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo comes to life on stage, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen). Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is ...

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$22 – $32

Puppy Painting @ BLEDSOE CREEK STATE PARK

Bledsoe Creek State Park 400 Zieglers Fort Rd, Gallatin

MAY 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meet at: Outdoor Classroom   You and your pups work together to create a one-of-a-kind artpiece to bring home and display!   Please be aware of your dog's limits with people, dogs, and wildlife. To ensure your dog and everyone else have the best time possible, only bring dogs comfortable with ...

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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
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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
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Nerf Wars @ Mpact Sports

Mpact Sports 121 Seaboard Ln, Suite 1, Franklin

  We offer a community Nerf Wars here at Mpact Sports in the Franklin,TN area, twice a month! The ultimate Army play experience for the whole family.  This special event is open to members and non-members. ​ 6:30-8:30pm (Doors open at 6pm) ​ Price: $10/per warrior $5/Goggles (limited availability) Pizza package options available to purchase. ...

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$10
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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

$20 – $45