Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Parents’ Night Out @ Discovery Center

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

Need a night out? Don't hire a sitter. Drop your kids off for fun at Discovery Center! Parents' Night Out is for ages 4 - 12. The evening includes dinner, activities, and museum exploration. Price: $30 per child, $25 per additional child. Members receive $5 off per child. Non-refundable payment is required to complete registration. ...

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$30

2023 Food Truck Festival @ Nolensville Farmer’s Market

Nolensville Farmers Market 7248 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, United States

Friday, May 19, 2023 5:00 PM  9:00 PM Nolensville Farmer's Market (map) Can’t wait to host our Food Truck Fest again this summer! Here’s a look at the trucks you’ll find! Bring a pop-up tent and camp chairs and come eat dinner with us tailgate style. Live band, Renfrew Trio will be performing and Master Bae Taekwondo ...

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New Moon Hike @ BLEDSOE CREEK STATE PARK

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

MAY 19 8:00 PM - Meet at: Visitor Center Back Porch Price: $10   REGISTER FOR EVENT Join us on our night time excursion through the trails! Checkout how the park comes to life after dark with this exclusive hike after hours. This is a 1-mile hike on our ADA paved trail that guests should wear ...

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$10

Conservation Days Main Event @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park

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

Come learn about Central Basin ecology, take part in naturalist-led hikes and hands-on activities, hear first-hand from natural resource professionals about the work that they do, explore local environmental issues, shop for native plants for your garden, and discover citizen science projects and volunteer stewardship opportunities in and around Murfreesboro. Hikes, activities, and information geared ...

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Free

Plant the Seed at Mill Ridge Park

12965 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch, TN 37013 12965 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch

Join us for fun and interactive kids gardening classes! We are partnering with Plant the Seed to offer 6 garden-based activities for kids (4-12 years old) and their adults! Kids and their families will learn how to grow, care for, prepare and share fresh foods. These outdoor, hands-on learning activities will take place from 10-11am ...

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Free

Food Truck Festival of Gallatin

Gallatin Civic Center 210 Albert Gallatin Ave, Gallatin, TN, United States

Saturday, May 20, 2023 The Gallatin Parks & Recreation Department presents its inaugural Food Truck Festival of Gallatin! Come out and enjoy various food trucks and vendors, fun activities, music, and community time! If you are interested in becoming a food vendor or sponsor for our event, please send an email to our Marketing Director ...

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Community Science Spotlight: Project GLOBE @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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

Look up! What do you see in the sky? Join us for some cloud watching as we learn about the sky and gather data to contribute to NASA's Project GLOBE, a community science project. You'll leave with all the tools and knowledge you need to continue being a community scientist at home. Leader: Lena Friedman ...

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Free

Turtle Day Hike @ Bells Bend Park

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

May 23, 2023 Time 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Description Age level: All ages Call to register. Hike with a naturalist to some of our park ponds. We’ll use binoculars to look for turtles and other pond wildlife to celebrate Turtle Day! Leader: Krista Allen

Free

World Turtle Day! @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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

It's World Turtle Day! Come to the Nature Center to learn all about the turtles that call Shelby Bottoms home, the turtle hospital at Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center, and the turtle research they are doing. If you're a turtle lover, you won't want to miss this. Leader: Debbie Sykes (Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center) All Ages ...

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Free