Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

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Kite Fest

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

The biannual Kite Fest at Mill Ridge Park returns during April 2023 with free kites and flying tutorials, picnic snacks, and lawn games! Fly with us anytime during 11:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, April 15, 22, 29 and May 6th. Bring a park blanket or chair. A portable toilet is onsite. Located at 12965 Old Hickory ...

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Free

Earth Day at Sharp Springs Park

Sharp Springs Park 1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna, TN, United States

April 15th          Public Program         Earth Day at Sharp Springs Park Join us in celebrating nature and conservation! We will learn about a variety of Tennessee’s native plants and animals and what we can do better to help these different species. This event will include animal meet-and-greets and themed activities. We ...

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Free
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Monster Trucks Challenge Live

Wilson County Fair 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN, United States

Monster Truck Challenge LIVE is an action-packed, family event coming to a venue near you!  Our events feature world-class Pro Monster Trucks that will put on epic shows that will have you on the edge of your seats. Watch as our Monster Truck Superstars deliver the "wow" moments as they perform iconic jumps and stunts. For the ...

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$10 – $20

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