Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

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Llama, Llama, Red Pajama @ Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre 25 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN

After a long day of adventures at school, Baby Llama can’t wait to put on his red pajamas and go to bed. But where’s Mama Llama to tuck him in and read a bedtime story? Llama Llama Red Pajama, based on the beloved best-selling books by Anne Dewdney, hilariously tracks Baby Llama’s bedtime worries and ...

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$20 – $25

Family Program: Design Your Own Award

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 222 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN

Imagine an award you would like to receive some day, think of the hard work you’ll need to put in and the steps to follow to reach your goal, and solidify your aspirations in this program by creating a version of your dream top prize using commonly found objects. We will take inspiration from the ...

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Hot Cocoa Bombs @ BLEDSOE CREEK STATE PARK

Bledsoe Creek State Park 400 Zieglers Fort Rd, Gallatin, TN

JANUARY 29 1:00 PM - Meet at: Visitor Center Conference Room Price: $15   REGISTER FOR EVENT Join us as we create these chocolate treats to take home! Each guest will leave with their own cocoa bombs, and will be provided with hot chocolate during the event. All materials are included for this program.

$15

World Wetland Day @ Discovery Center

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

Come explore the importance of Wetlands as we celebrate World Wetland Day! This year's global theme is all about habitat restoration. Play in our invasive species sensory bin, create storm surges, enjoy storytime, meet native species, and more as we learn how to better take care of the world around us! Included with admission. Programs subject to change.

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Pajama Story Time at Smyrna Library

Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN

Get ready for bedtime at Smyrna Public Library! Wear your favorite P.J's and bring a stuffed animal as Ms. Amy reads a story, sings songs, rhymes, and lullabyes. 

Free

Youth Magic Group @ Smyrna Library

Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN

Come to Smyrna Public Library on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30am when, presto, we turn kids into magicians! Youth Magic Group is free to the public and geared toward ages 6-12. 

Free

Frist Arts Fest Weekend Celebration

Frist Art Museum 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN

It’s a contemporary art takeover at the Frist! Join us for a kickoff weekend celebrating the art of Jeffrey Gibson, Otobong Nkanga, Matthew Ritchie, and others. Enjoy artist talks and tours, art-making activities, live music, food trucks, games, an artists’ market, and more! Additional information and a schedule of events will be posted on this page closer to ...

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$15

Family Program: Ukulele Workshop and Blues Jam with Harmonica Player Carlos DeFord Bailey

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 222 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN

Have you ever wanted to play a ukulele? Now is your chance! In this fun, hands-on workshop, participants will learn and practice a few ukulele basics, then accompany special guest harmonica player Carlos DeFord Bailey, a musician who performs in the tradition of his grandfather, Country Music Hall of Fame member DeFord Bailey. Known as ...

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