Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Tree Scavenger Hunt @ BLEDSOE CREEK STATE PARK

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

FEBRUARY 4 12:00 PM - Meet at: Visitor Center Back Porch Price: $0   REGISTER FOR EVENT Come on out and learn about some of the trees of the park while testing your skills with a scavenger hunt! This event is great for all ages and FREE to the public. We will be hiking along the ...

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Free

Wetlands Walk @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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

Ages 8+ Registration Required How do the Shelby Bottoms wetlands help protect the Cumberland River and East Nashville neighborhoods? Come close out Wetlands Week at the Nature Center with a guided hike through the park. We'll explore all sorts of environments from wet meadows to ponds, learn about the plants and animals of the wetlands, ...

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Free

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, United States

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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National Hot Chocolate Day Celebration

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

 (Rescheduled From January 31st To February 6th) Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day (actual date is January 31st, but we’re observing it on February 6th) from 5-6:30PM. Enjoy different hot chocolates and a warm fire. Bring your own hot chocolate recipes to share! Located at 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013 with signage, cones, and ...

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Sky Watch

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

(Rescheduled From January 31st To February 6th) According to The Old Farmer's 2023 Almanac, "During late January, spectacle abounds at nightfall in the southern sky featuring the Moon, three planets, and eight of the brightest stars, all surrounding Orion." Join us for a Sky Watch Party for all ages. We'll have telescopes and constellation charts, ...

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Sensory Play @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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

All Ages Registration Required Stop by the classroom and engage all of your senses (touch, smell, taste, sight, hearing) to learn about the natural world and life in Shelby Bottoms. Tiny naturalists and those with special needs are especially welcome. Leader: Amanda Healan To register, please email us at shelbybottomsnature@nashville.gov or call (615) 862-8539. 

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Valentine’s Sweet Soiree at PPCC

Murfreesboro Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro

Join us for an evening fun and desserts! We will be listening to music, enjoying cupcakes and cookies and socializing. Don't miss out on this enjoyable event! February 8, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: View Facility Patterson Park Community Center Address: 521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Contact: 615-893-7439 Email: Email Crystal for information. ...

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Toddler Adventures at Cannonsburgh: Winter Fun

Cannonsburgh Village 312 S. Front Street, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Bundle up and join us for story time and some fun winter themed activities. Reservations are now open for the February 9th Toddler Adventures from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Cannonsburgh Village. Admission is $3.00 per person. Reservations are required and must be received by February 2nd. Make your reservation by calling 615-801-2606 or ...

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$3
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Creative Sensations at Patterson Park Community Center

Murfreesboro Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro

A sensory art class for littles focused on creating art that stimulates each of the five senses (smell, sight, sound, taste, touch). Be prepared to get dirty and please keep in mind some classes will include food items, dyes, and possible allergens. If your child has ANY allergens, please reach out to us ahead of ...

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$5

Diurnal Raptors at the Wilderness Station

Wilderness Station 301 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Diurnal Raptors at the Wilderness Station Thursday, February 9, 2023 Some of the most successful hunters are in the sky and are watching during the day. Join us for an up-close look at how these day-hunting predators use their skills and adaptations to survive. Call 615-217-3017 to sign up and for more information. Date: February ...

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