Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Pi Day in the Park @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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

3-14 is Pi Day! There's all sorts of amazing patterns in nature, and lots of ways to use math to learn about the world around us. Stop in to explore all of it with scavenger hunts and hands-on activities at this open house program. Leader: Lena Friedman All Ages No Registration Required

Free

CELTIC JOURNEY WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY

Schermerhorn Symphony Center 1 Symphony Pl, Nashville, TN, United States

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 07:30 PM | Schermerhorn Symphony Center BUY TICKETS Nashville Symphony | Ernest Richardson, conductor Take a trip to the Emerald Isle at this musical extravaganza celebrating all things Irish, with beloved tunes, lively dancing and authentic instruments, plus your Nashville Symphony. Your guide for the evening is legendary Irish raconteur Tomáseen Foley, who will bring ...

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$30 – $81

Quarry Quest @ Warner Park Nature Center

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

March 15, 2023 Time 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description Age level: 8 and up Registration opens March 1; email wpnc@nashville.gov to register. Calling all rock hounds and fossil finders for an early springtime adventure! We will investigate the rocks and fossils of Warner Parks during an exploration of the quarry and learn about the geologic processes ...

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Free

Spring Storytime @ Bells Bend Park

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

Welcome the new season with a story that is sure to spark spring fever! We’ll discuss a little bit about the changing of the seasons, read a story, and finish with a seasonal activity to get ready for warm weather! Leader: Krista Allen 

Free

Nature Play: Busy Beaver Build @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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

Participants will need to work together to create/build elements that will cater to our stuffed animals and their perilous journey across our campus and Nature Play. Be prepared to get muddy! Leader: John Michael Cassidy & SBNC Volunteers All Ages Registration Required To register, please email us at shelbybottomsnature@nashville.gov or call (615) 862-8539. 

Free

Symphony at Sunset @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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

The bottomland forests are alive with the sound of music! This time of year, many animals around the park begin to vocalize – especially the frogs! Come join us for a stroll around the park to see who is singing and why. Leader: Amanda Healan & Hazel Miller All Ages Registration Required To register, please ...

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Free
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Visit Vaughn’s Gap Cave @ Warner Park Nature Center

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

Age level: 10 and up Registration opens March 2; email wpnc@nashville.gov to register. Join us at the Nature Center to explore this unique habitat. Prepare to get dirty as we squeeze, climb and scramble through May Cave To get to the cave, we will walk a mile, on and off trail. This tour is physical ...

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Free

Puzzles and Games in the Beaman Nature Center

Beaman Park Nature Center 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City, TN, United States

March 16, 2023 Time 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description We will have a variety of puzzles and games to play, plus coloring pages and crayons. Bring the kids! Leader: Kevin Sykes Please register by calling 615-862-8580 or email us at beamanpark@nashville.gov.

Free

Bruce Amato’s Magic Class @ Nolensville Library

Nolensville Branch Library 915 Oldham Dr, Nolensville, TN, United States

Thursday, March 16, 2023 Bruce Amato is coming back to the Nolensville Library during spring break for a magic class. Perfect for all aspiring magicians! Recommended age is 5+. Join us on Thursday, March 16th at 10:30 for this awesome class!

Free