Are you looking for something to do with the family during the holidays or an excuse to get out of the house by yourself? How does a nice hike in the winter woods followed by hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows sound? Come by Owl's Hill for our annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes. Hikes last ...
Build some fun lego creations at the library! Lego bricks will be provided (please do not bring your own). This program is for children ages 5-12. See you at the library for some LEGO FUN!
Kids Krafternoon Grades 1-5 FREE KIDS Program! 5:30 PM in the Storytime Room We look forward to seeing you at the Library for this fun kids program!
January 13th Public Program Murder Mystery Investigation! Join us at the SOAC on Friday the 13th for a classic whodunit story. Use your best detective skills and learn some hands-on forensics investigation techniques to help us find the perpetrator! Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E. Time: 4:00PM-6:00PM Cost: $2 All ...
Are you looking for something to do with the family during the holidays or an excuse to get out of the house by yourself? How does a nice hike in the winter woods followed by hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows sound? Come by Owl's Hill for our annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes. Hikes last ...
Dinosaur Adventure is an all-new, one of a kind exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars. Learn about the most popular dinosaurs -Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Diplodocus, Velociraptor, and explore recent finds with exciting discoveries! As part of Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities: ...
Monday, January 16, 2023 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and story through arts, culture, and more! Sponsored by the Nissan Foundation. Free and open to the public.
Monday, January 16, 2023 Around 500-1,000 participants are anticipated to be there for the march. Pre-registration is not required. The march begins at 12 pm and at Central Magnet School to Middle Tennessee Boulevard then Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and will conclude at Patterson Park. For all ages. January 16, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ...
Let the smaller among us get in touch with their wild side at the Wilderness Station! We sing songs, read a story, complete a craft, and conclude with a short walk. We focus on a different nature theme each week. Preregistration is required by calling the Wilderness Station the day before at 615-217-3017.
Thursday, January 19, 2023 Wrap up in your favorite blanket or quilt and join us for story time and an activity on patterns. As we show some of our favorite quilts and point out patterns and colors, toddlers are welcome to bring their favorite blanket or quilt to get cozy. Reservations are now open for ...
Friday, January 20, 2023 With the help of biofacts found across Tennessee, learn which mammals call our great state home. Feel the weight of the fur from black bears in the Smokey Mountains, see the structure of an opossum skull, and experience the thrill of finding animal prints in the soil. For more information email ...
Join us Saturday, January 21st at 10AM at the garden center for our educational, fun kids gardening class! Your kids will be learning about hydroponics thru an interactive, creative activity! This class is open for all ages, however, it is geared for 5-8 yr olds. Cost is $5 per child and this class lasts approximately ...
After a long day of adventures at school, Baby Llama can’t wait to put on his red pajamas and go to bed. But where’s Mama Llama to tuck him in and read a bedtime story? Llama Llama Red Pajama, based on the beloved best-selling books by Anne Dewdney, hilariously tracks Baby Llama’s bedtime worries and ...
Day: Sunday, January 22, 2023 Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Cost: $12 Click HERE for tickets! Put your dancing shoes on and join us at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center as we bring back Sunday Swing on January 22, 2023. Featuring Middle Tennessee's Premier Big Band, 5 Points Swing band under the direction of Chuck ...
Join us at Discovery Center for our annual Lunar New Year free day! Learn, experience, and participate in the traditions of the Lunar New Year as we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Nissan Foundation.
Ages 5+ Registration Required Some plants live through the winter, but what happens to ones that don't? Come explore the seeds in the park that are waiting for spring as we investigate all the ways that plants set their seeds up for success before the first frost. In addition to hands-on learning activites, Jr. Naturalist ...
Join us on Saturday, January 28th from 10-11:30am for a family-friendly 1-2 mile walk and nature journaling. The walk is easy to moderate on grassy terrain involving hills and stream crossings. During the walk we’ll read aloud from nature-themed poems. Afterward, be inspired by the walk as we introduce a variety of nature journaling techniques. ...
JANUARY 29 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet at: History Trail Trade Cabin Price: $0 REGISTER FOR EVENT Join us at the trade cabin on our history trail to learn how to start a fire with flint and steel, and all about how important a good campfire was for early Tennessee pioneers.
JANUARY 29 1:00 PM - Meet at: Visitor Center Conference Room Price: $15 REGISTER FOR EVENT Join us as we create these chocolate treats to take home! Each guest will leave with their own cocoa bombs, and will be provided with hot chocolate during the event. All materials are included for this program.
January 31st Public Program Superhero Day Calling all superheroes! School is out and we invite you to put on your superhero costumes and come join us at the SOAC for some fun! Join some of your favorite characters to complete a SUPER mission around the building while enjoying games, crafts, and more! ...
Come explore the importance of Wetlands as we celebrate World Wetland Day! This year's global theme is all about habitat restoration. Play in our invasive species sensory bin, create storm surges, enjoy storytime, meet native species, and more as we learn how to better take care of the world around us! Included with admission. Programs subject to change.
Join us on February 2nd at 10:30AM with your toddler to take an easy, wagon-friendly quarter mile guided walk around the pond at Mill Ridge Park. We will bring our binoculars and bird guides. Since it’s Groundhog Day we’ll do some groundhog crafts after the walk! Please contact Katherine at katherine@southeastpark.org or 615-398-9091 if you ...
Join us at Smyrna Public Library for a Valentine themed story and craft on Friday, February 3rd at 10:00am.
Saturday, February 4 8:45am ages 0-5 with a parent/adult *Cost is $25 Does your child love to dance whenever there's music playing? Turn that natural love of movement into growing confidence while making new friends at MOVE Inclusive Dance! This 40 minute class offers opportunities to socialize, communicate with others, and use imagination of real-life ...
NOTE TIME CHANGE - this program is now from 9 to 11a.m. Ages 7+ Registration Required Shelby Park and Bottoms is an Audubon Society designated "Important Bird Area" and offers a number of outstanding birdwatching habitats. Borrow a pair of our binoculars or bring your own! We will slowly walk to a few areas to ...