Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Día del Niño @ Plaza Mariachi Music City

Plaza Mariachi Music City 3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

Celebrate Día de los Niños with us here at Plaza Mariachi in collaboration with the Hispanic Family Foundation and Brentwood Baptist Church.

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Hip Hop Cinderella @ Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre 25 Middleton St, Nashville, TN, United States

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop The galaxy has lost its mojo, and it is up to Cinderella and her rapping robot companion Runka to get it back. This futuristic remake of a classic fairytale is complete with a wicked stepmother, two social media obsessed stepsisters, and a dreamy prince who is throwing a ...

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$20 – $25

Community Science Spotlight: Globe at Night @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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

It's International Dark Skies Week—come kick it off by joining us on a night hike! We'll see what nocturnal animals call the park home and gather some data to contribute to the Globe at Night community science project. You'll leave with all the tools and knowledge you need be a community scientist at home! Leader: ...

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Free

2nd Annual Swim Across America Nashville Pool Swim Relay – April 16, 2023

Ensworth Natatorium 7401 Tennessee 100, Nashville

On Sunday, April 16, more than 100 participants of all ages will come together to “make waves to fight cancer” at the second annual Swim Across America-Nashville Pool Swim. Funds raised at this event will go directly to support promising research at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Anyone interested in swimming or volunteering can register for ...

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$50
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State Symbol Safari @ Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State Museum 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

Are you an explorer by nature? Do you have what it takes to brave the Great Smoky Mountains or the swamps of Reelfoot Lake, looking for rare and shy things? Did you know many animals and plants are state symbols for Tennessee? If not, this program is for you! Join us Wednesday, April 19 at ...

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Free

Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village

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

Saturday, April 22, 2023 It's Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village! Join us on April 22 for handmade crafts, hayrides, music by the Jake Leg Stompers and Stones River Bluegrass, and clogging by the Mid-State Cloggers of Shelbyville. The Murfreesboro Art League will have art on display and for sale. Don’t miss blacksmithing demonstrations with the ...

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Free

Main Street Festival

Historic Downtown Franklin 299 Public Square, Franklin, TN, United States

April 22-23, 2023 Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM   The Main Street Festival attracts 120,000+ visitors annually to enjoy eclectic arts and crafts vendors, superb entertainment, great food & drink, and fun for the entire family right in the heart of historic downtown Franklin.  This beloved annual tradition produced ...

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Free

Family Camp Out

Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, United States

Check-In / Set-up: 4:30 pm (Saturday) Programming Begins at 6 pm (No late entries. No exceptions.) Check-Out: 8:30 am (Sunday) Cost: $100/Tent (up to 4 family members per tent; 10' x 20' tent space) Ages: 6+ years For one night ONLY, Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary opens its gates for a family overnight camping experience. Bring ...

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$100

Scavenger Hunt: Wildflowers @ Mill Ridge Park

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

Explore the parkland in search of wildflowers on Sunday, April 23rd at 10am. You’ll learn about and catalog the many species of blooming wildflowers. You’ll also have the opportunity to do some nature journaling. The walk is easy to moderate on grassy terrain involving hills and stream crossings. We suggest wearing closed-toed shoes and pants. ...

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Free