Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Kit’s Club – Less Is More @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

OCTOBER 7 9:00 am - 10:00am Meet at: Couchville Lake Pavilion Price: $1   REGISTER FOR EVENT Join us at the Couchville Lake Area at Long Hunter State Park each month for this program as we highlight and emphasize the overwhelming importance of playing outside. *Program designed for children age 4-8 years old. Have you ever heard of ...

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Uncle Dave Macon Days

Fountains at Gateway 1500 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Starting from humble beginnings on the lawn of the Rutherford County Courthouse in 1978, Uncle Dave Macon Days has been a Middle Tennessee tradition. Uncle Dave Macon Days moves to The Fountains, October 7-8, 2022. Festival organizers invite you to the long-awaited moment for the root’s music celebration at this new venue for 2022. Join ...

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Free

Drive In Event – Lightyear @ Nido

Nido Play Space 13260 Lebanon Rd, Mount Juliet, TN, United States

Drive-In Event, Lightyear!! We are hosting our drive-in events again by popular demand.We will be showing the  Lightyear movie! Come dressed up in your jammies and bring your best friend. We will have pizza, popcorn, gummies and drinks for the littles to enjoy in their pretend cars. Tickets are live and cost $30 for one ...

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$30

Nearly Full Moon Fall Family Hike

Warner Park Nature Center 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, United States

Ages level: All ages Registration opens September 23; Email wpnc@nashville.gov to register. Bring along dinner and your sense of adventure as we enjoy a leisurely stroll to watch the nearly full moon rise! Then hike back to the campfire for dinner and some tasty s’mores. Leaders: Rachel Anderson and Jessa Tremblay

Free

Food & Flick- Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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

Shown at the Charlie Daniels Park amphitheater. Bring your own blanket or chairs to sit on. Concessions available for purchase.

Free

Community Day at Glen Leven Farm

Glen Leven Farm 4000 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

10 minutes south of downtown Nashville, you’ll find The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm. You’re invited to explore the historic urban farm’s 64 acres on the second Saturday of each month. Use the field guide to take a self-guided hike or check out the new family-friendly activity each month to learn more about ...

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Free

Pumpkin Patch Festival

The Streets of Indian Lake 300 Indian Lake Blvd, Hendersonville, TN, United States

Saturday, October 8, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm ON CENTER STAGE PLAZA • FREE Pumpkins in the patch for kids to age 9! • Pumpkin Painting • Kids Zone • Live Music by Tyme • Costume Contests & Prizes • Food & Fall Harvest Vendors Rain date: Saturday, October 15, 2022 One pumpkin per child. While ...

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Free

Japanese Moon Viewing

Cheekwood 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville

Otsukimi, the 8th Annual Japanese Moon Viewing festival will take place the night of the Harvest Moon, October 9, 2022, in partnership with the Consulate General of Japan and Japan American Society of Tennessee. The afternoon and moonlit evening will feature tea ceremony demonstrations, origami and other hands-on activities, and music and dance celebrating Japanese ...

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Pumpkin Patch Parties

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

Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 from 4-7PM Sunday, October 30 from 1-4PM Come to our pumpkin patch party! We’ll paint pumpkins, build scarecrows, play lawn games, and eat seasonal treats. Wear your Halloween costume and bring a picnic blanket or chair. Leashed dogs (in costume) are welcome. Located at 12944 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN ...

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Free

Haunting on Front St.

Smyrna Train Station 98 Front Street, Smyrna, TN, United States

October 14th and 15th       Public Program         Haunting on Front Street Join Smyrna Parks and Recreation, the SOAC, Carpe Artista, and local businesses for Haunting on Front Street. Take a walking lantern tour through selected historic Depot District buildings and learn a spooky tale at each stop.  This is an outdoor ...

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