Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

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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Sky Watch Party : Eclipse @ Mill Ridge Park

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

Join us to observe the solar eclipse from 12:30-3pm on Monday, April 8th . We’ll have special viewing glasses for you to borrow to safely watch the eclipse. Located at 12847 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch, TN 37013 on the lawn within the paved walking loop.

Solar Eclipse Storytime at Linebaugh

Linebaugh Public Library System 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro, TN, United States

For all of our science enthusiasts, we’ll be having a special program for the upcoming solar eclipse! On April 8th, we’ll have a Solar Eclipse Storytime at 12:30 pm. Our Viewing Party will run from 1 to 3 pm, with crafts, games, and snacks! Solar eclipse glasses will be available at Linebaugh for our event ...

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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Smyrna Public Library

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

Smyrna Public Library will be hosting a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8th at 1:00 p.m. We will have fun activities, free snacks, and free eclipse glasses for the first 250 people.

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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party @ Williamson County Library

Williamson County Library 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN, United States

Monday, April 8, 2024 Join the Williamson County Public Library for a viewing of the best eclipse for the next 20 years. Learn about what causes eclipses and how to view them safely from a local NASA Solar System Ambassador, and then we will provide solar eclipse glasses (1 pair per family) and view the ...

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Storytime @ Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library

Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library 108 S Hatton Ave, Lebanon, United States

Storytime with Miss Chelsea @ 10am. This program is designed for children of all ages. We encourage each child to bring something from home that starts with each letter from that day. We "show and tell" them before we start reading books. Some things we will be working on this year: painting, writing each letter, and ...

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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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Pajama Story Time at Smyrna Library

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

Join us at Smyrna Public Library for Pajama Story Time! Cozy pajamas and stuffed animals encouraged! Tuesdays at 6 p.m. **Programs close 10 minutes after start time.**

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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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Nature Story Time And Crafts @ Mill Ridge Park

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

Come out the park on Wednesday, April 10th from 2-4pm for nature story time for kids and crafts for teens with the Nashville Public Library. Located at 12847 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch, TN 37013 by the playground.

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