Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Winter Star Party @ Warner Parks

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

January 28, 2023 Time 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Description Age level: All ages Registration currently open; email wpnc@nashville.gov to register. January offers the brightest nights of the year for star gazing, especially during the new moon! This quiet and still winter month tends to greet us with crisp, clear nights that feature a sky filled with ...

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Free

Fire on The Frontier @ BLEDSOE CREEK STATE PARK

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

JANUARY 29 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet at: History Trail Trade Cabin Price: $0   REGISTER FOR EVENT Join us at the trade cabin on our history trail to learn how to start a fire with flint and steel, and all about how important a good campfire was for early Tennessee pioneers.

Free

Hot Cocoa Bombs @ BLEDSOE CREEK STATE PARK

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

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

Super Hero Day @ SOAC

Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East, Smyrna, TN, United States

January 31st      Public Program      Superhero Day Calling all superheroes! School is out and  we invite you to put on your superhero costumes and come join us at the SOAC for some fun! Join some of your favorite characters to complete a SUPER mission around the building while enjoying games, crafts, and more! ...

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World Wetland Day @ Discovery Center

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

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.

Groundhog Day Tot Trek

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

Join us on February 2nd at 10:30AM with your toddler to take an easy, wagon-friendly quarter mile guided walk around the pond at Mill Ridge Park. We will bring our binoculars and bird guides. Since it’s Groundhog Day we’ll do some groundhog crafts after the walk! Please contact Katherine at katherine@southeastpark.org or 615-398-9091 if you ...

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World Wetlands Day @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville, United States

All Ages No Registration Required It's time to celebrate wetlands all over the world! Stop in to this wetlands open-house to learn all about wetlands--what lives there, why they happen, how they help us, and how we can help them. We'll have information and hands-on activities for everyone from kids to adults to explore these ...

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Groundhog Day Hike at Dusk @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville, United States

All Ages Registration Required Shadow sighting from Punxsutawney Phil or not, we will meet up for a relaxing stroll around the 1 mile loop to enjoy the closing month of the winter season! Leader: Christie Wiser To register, please email us at shelbybottomsnature@nashville.gov or call (615) 862-8539. 

Free

Valentine’s Story Time and Craft at Smyrna Library

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

Join us at Smyrna Public Library for a Valentine themed story and craft on Friday, February 3rd at 10:00am. 

Free