Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

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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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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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

Wild Wanderers: Family Adventures

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

Join us on March 16th at 10:30AM with your kids (ages 2-8) to take an easy, wagon-friendly quarter mile guided walk around the pond at Mill Ridge Park. As we walk, we’ll read aloud from a children’s nature-themed book and check out critters and interesting plants. We will bring our binoculars and bird guides as ...

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“Marsh Madness” Hike @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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

Is it a marsh, wetland, swamp, bottomland or what?! Learn more about the various bodies of water, and how important they are to us, animals, and the world as a whole. We will take a hike around Shelby Bottoms to explore our aqua-areas, with a stop at the observation deck. Wear shoes that can get ...

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Shamrocked @ Peay Park Goodlettsville

Peay Park 200 Memorial Dr, Goodlettsville, TN, United States

It's time to hunt for ShamROCKS! Over 20 painted rocks will be placed at Peay Park Playground on March 17th! Stop by the Delmas Long Community Center during business hours with your new rock and receive your pot of gold. Each Rock is labeled and numbered. Create Your Experience!

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Searching for Wee Folk on St. Paddy’s Day @ Warner Park Nature Center

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

March 17, 2023 Time 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description Age level: All ages Registration opens March 4; email wpnc@nashville.gov to register. Don your green on St. Patrick’s Day to search for Wee Folk in the forest. Keep your eyes open as we parade together through the Nature Center campus and nearby trails. Admire all the shades ...

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