It's time for some summer fun! Here's our Ultimate Nashville summer fun list for families! Keep this list handy (there's a link at the bottom for a printable pdf) and use it as a resource every time one of the kids whines “I'm bored!”
- Float around in the rolling waters of Wave Country. (Nashville)
- Spend a day at Jellystone Park. (Nashville)
- Get soaked in the fountains at Bicentennial Mall (Nashville)
- Jump in the lake at Laguardo Recreation Area (Gallatin)
- Ride the slides at Nashville Shores. ( Hermitage) ** No season pass? Ask your friends if they have passes. I bet lots of those go unused every summer. Post a plea on Facebook!**
- Play at Ava's Splash Pad in Charlie Daniels Park (Mount Juliet)
- Go on an adventure at Cummins Falls State Park.
- Splash around at Don Fox Community Park (Lebanon)
- Work on your tan at Lock 3 beach. (Hendersonville)
- Hit the lake in a boat rented at Elm Hill Marina. You can have all the fun of a boat owner without the maintenance and expense!
- Swim the day away at Rose Park (Nashville)
- Have a picnic and a swim at Cook Day Use Area. (Hermitage)
- Get wet at Kirkpatrick Sprayground. (Nashville)
- Take a dip at Bryant Grove in Long Hunter State Park (Hermitage)
- Ride the bumper boats at Cedar Creek Sports Center. (Mount Juliet)
- Learn to canoe or kayak for $25! (Nashville)
- Float and relax at Old Hickory Beach. (Old Hickory)
- Build a sandcastle at Cedar Creek Recreation Area (Mount Juliet)
- Cool off at Watkin's Sprayground (Nashville)
- Spend the day at Lost Creek Falls. (Sparta)
- Take a ride down the slides at Boro Beach. (Murfreesboro)
- Take a Foggy Bottom Canoe Trip on the Harpeth River (Kingston Springs)
- Relax in the pool at Cedars of Lebanon State Park (Lebanon)
- Slip down the slide at Municipal Park Pool (Gallatin)
- Take advantage of some FREE indoor swimming at the 4 regional center indoor pools in Nashville.
- Do some fishing at Avondale Recreation Area (Hendersonville)
- Hit the playground at Centennial Park (Nashville)
- Feed the ducks at Memorial Park (Hendersonville)
- Climb the dragon at Fannie Mae Dees / Dragon Park (Nashville)
- Play hopscotch at Crockett Park (Brentwood)
- Try skateboarding or inline hockey at Veteran's Park (Hendersonville)
- Spend the day hiking at Radnor Lake (Nashville). The trails are shady so it's perfect for days that are HOT!
- Play on the tall playscape at Cedar Hill Park (Madison)
- Go down on the farm and take a tour of Hatcher Family Dairy (College Grove)
- Slide on the ‘old school' playground at Moss Wright Park (Goodlettsville)
- Play a game of disc golf at Sanders Ferry Park (Hendersonville)
- Have some fun at Goofballs (Franklin). It's FREE on Fridays from 10AM – Noon
- Learn and create with Kid Projects @ Home Depot – Dates and Location vary.
- Play tag at Rockland Recreation Area (Hendersonville)
- Grab some large pieces of cardboard and do some summer sledding at Reservoir Park (Nashville).
- Take a walk on the Old Hickory Trail.
- Have a picnic at Lone Branch Recreation Area (Mount Juliet)
- Plan a game at Nashville Paintball (Hermitage)
- Play bocce ball at Granny White Park. (Brentwood)
- Find your zen in the Japanese Garden at Cheekwood. (Nashville)
- Skip stones at Shutes Branch Recreation Center (Old Hickory)
- Experience the “WOW” at Fall Creek Falls. (Pikeville)
- Play the day away at Hermitage Park and Recreation Center (Hermitage)
- Take a hike at the Discovery Center. (Murfreesboro)
- Play in the giant corn box at Lucky Ladd Farms ( Eagleville)
- Walk the lake trail at Bledsoe Creek State Park. (You may even see a snake. We did!)
- Go bird watching at Harpeth River State Park. (Nashville)
- Take in the views of downtown Nashville and play on the unique playscape at Cumberland Park (Nashville)
- Count the pillars at The Parthenon (Nashville)
- Explore the Cumberland River on a Blue Heron Cruise. (Ashland City)
- See the rock gardens at Cedars of Lebanon State Park. (Lebanon)
- Do a nature scavenger hunt at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center and Park (Nashville)
- Have a ‘Critter Encounter' at The Nashville Zoo
- Take a trail ride at Juro Stables (Mount Juliet)
- Play some putt putt at Drakes Creek Activity Center. (Hendersonville)
- Play treasure hunt at the Nashville Flea Market. (Nashville)
- Get some batting practice at Go USA Fun Park. (Murfreesboro)
- View the lake from the spectacular rock overhang at Long Hunter State Park. (Hermitage)
- Take a hike at Warner Parks. You might run into Taylor Swift. Really! (Nashville)
- Take a spin around the indoor race track at Holder Family Fun Center. (Hendersonville)
- Make a present for someone at Fired Up! (Mount Juliet)
- Spend a rainy day burning off some energy at JumpStreet. (Rivergate, Murfreesboro & Franklin)
- Learn to climb at The Crag. (Franklin)
- Cool off and entertain the little ones at Cornerstone Indoor Playground (Madison)
- Take a dive into 10,000 foam cubes in the “Foam Zone” at Sky Zone Trampoline Park. (Franklin)
- Bounce away a rainy day at Hoppity Hop Inflatable Playcenter. (Hendersonville)
- Tour the Martin ArtQuest Gallery at The Frist Center.
- Test your skills on the ‘Ninja Obstacle Course” at Above All Extreme Air Sports. (Brentwood)
- Do the hokey pokey at Sumner Skate Zone (Gallatin)
- See a cheap movie at your local theater participating in Regal Summer Movie Express. (Various locations)
- Play on the lighted dance floor at Glow Galaxy. (Franklin)
- Spend an afternoon playing games at Dave & Busters. (Nashville) (Check their website for discounts and half price days.)
- Have fun and learn at the Microsoft Store. (Nashville)
- Take the older kids for a ride at Music City Indoor Carting (Nashville)
- Take the kids to a free summer class at the Apple Store. (Green Hills & Cool Springs)
- Climb! at Climb Nashville – Two locations (East) & (West)
- Ride the rails on the Music City Star.
- Learn to limbo at Brentwood Skate Center. (Brentwood)
- Escape the heat with a walk through the garden conservatories at The Opryland Hotel (Nashville)
- Bowl for FREE at Hermitage Lanes. (Register in advance. Details at this link.)
- Skate for FREE at Skate Center West. (Register in advance. Details at this link)
- Jump the morning away at Bounce U! (Nashville & Murfreesboro)
- Bowl a game at Nashville oldest bowling alley Donelson Bowl. $1.50 games on Monday and Wednesday make this a great option for some low cost fun! (Donelson)
- Jump in the ball pit at Monkey's Treehouse (Brentwood)
- Hit the ice for some chilly fun skating at Ford Ice Center (Antioch)
- Take a ride on the bumper cars at Hendersonville Family Fun Center and Circus World. (Hendersonville)
- Play a game of dodgeball at Sky High Sports . (Nashville)
- Spend a cool afternoon at Rivergate Skate Center (Madison)
- Ice Skate or learn to swim at Centennial Sportsplex. (Nashville)
- Bounce away the day at Pump It Up (Mount Juliet and Brentwood)
- Play some games at Monkey Joe's (Rivergate and Cool Springs)
- Create a memory at Brushfire Pottery Studio. (Hillsboro)
- See the “Edison to iPod” display at Musician's Hall of Fame. (Nashville)
- Stand in line with tourists and locals for your turn at a stack of yummy at The Pancake Pantry. (Nashville)
- Or make your own at the Pfunky Griddle. (Nashville & Murfreesboro)
- Have a yummy catfish dinner at Cock of the Walk. (Nashville)
- Spend a morning at Chuck E. Cheese. (Locations throughout Middle Tennessee.)
- Salvage any bad day with a scoop (or three!) at Jeni's Ice Creams. (Nashville – 2 locations)
- Eat something new every week in May & June at Food Truck Fridays in Cannonsburgh Village.
- Spend a long, lazy morning eating biscuits at the Loveless Cafe. (Nashville)
- Train your little kitchen helper by attending a free Junior Chef class at Williams -Sonoma store. (Cool Springs Galleria & The Mall at Green Hills)
- Or try another local cooking class.
- Explore a local Farmer's Market. There are lots to choose from in our area.
- How about dinner and a show? Combine the two at The Larry Keeton Theatre. (Donelson)
- Enjoy some Irish food and music at McNamara's Irish Pub. (Donelson)
- Have a burger at The Pharmacy. (Nashville)
- Or try an old fashioned malted at Reeves-Sain Drugstore. (Murfreesboro)
- Pick some berries at Circle S Farms. (Lebanon)
- Or pick your own from our 2017 list!
- Do a definitive Nashville Hot Chicken Taste Test. Determine your family's favorite by summer's end!
- Visit Fort Negley (Nashville)
- Do your parental duty by teaching your kids about the 80's at Cooter's Place. (Nashville)
- Learn some state history at the Tennessee State Capital (Nashville)
- …and the Tennessee State Military Museum (Nashville)
- Climb the tower and see the incredible view from Adventure Science Center. (Nashville)
- Hear the story of Andrew Jackson's romantic midnight ride at Rock Castle. (Hendersonville)
- Learn about horses at Belle Meade Plantation. (Nashville)
- Visit the natural springs at Oaklands Historic House (Murfreesboro)
- Meander through historic Fiddler's Grove. (Lebanon)
- Learn about life in the 19th and early 20th century at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum (Nashville)
- Escape the sun and learn about cool cars at Lane Motor Museum. (Nashville)
- Have an ‘Animal Encounter' at Wilderness Station. (Murfreesboro)
- Tour Rachel Jackson's garden at The Hermitage.
- Learn about the “Widow of the South” at Carnton Plantation. (Franklin)
- See a puppet show at the Nashville Library.
- Spend a Sunday afternoon learning to rock climb at The Ascent. (Murfreesboro)
- Don't forget about the Summer Reading Programs.
- See the cool potty chair at Traveller's Rest Plantation and Museum. (Nashville)
- Learn about wildlife at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary. (Brentwood)
- Walk the trails and learn about the Civil War at the Stones River National Battlefield. (Murfreesboro)
- Hear the true story of Thomas Jefferson's “Waffle Parties” at the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation. (Smyrna)
- Learn about life in the 19th century at Cannonsburgh Village. (Murfreesboro)
- Test your family's wits at The Nashville Escape Game. (Nashville)
- Plan a Franklin on Foot tour and become a local expert. (Franklin)
- Dust off your dancin' shoes for some lessons and great music at Centennial Park's Big band Dances. (Nashville)
- Investigate volunteer opportunities in our area suitable for the whole family at Hands on Nashville.
- Take a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry. (Nashville)
- Tour the Ryman auditorium.
- Take part in a family program at the Country Music Hall of Fame. (Nashville)
- Take a tour of Historic RCA Studio B (Nashville)
- Take a cruise on the General Jackson Showboat. (Nashville)
- Introduce the kids to the Red Headed Stranger at the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum. (Nashville)
- Take a Segway Tour of downtown. (Nashville)
- Or just take a walk downtown. Most everything is family friendly until the sun goes down.
- Or ride the trolley!
- Tour the Cumberland!
- Learn about the ‘man in black' at the Johnny Cash Museum. (Nashville)
- Find your favorite star's star at the Music City Walk of Fame. (Nashville)
- Watch them create at the Legendary Hatch Show Print. (Nashville)
- Tour the Fontanel – the former home of country superstar Barbara Mandrell. (Nashville)
- See if any of your favorite ‘pickers' are at Antiques Archeology. (Nashville)
- Take the Nashville TV Tour.
- Plan to attend a Telescope Night at Dyer Observatory. (Held the 2nd Friday of summer months. Register WAY in advance!)
- Have a family skate night at Skate Center Smyrna. (Smyrna)
- Play a game of Laser Tag at LaserQuest (Downtown Nashville)
- Catch a double feature at the Stardust Drive In (Watertown)
- Or, if you live closer, try the Franklin, KY Drive In. (Franklin, KY)
- Play some arcade games at Lanes, Trains & Automobiles. (Murfreesboro, TN)
- Play a round at Grand Ole Golf. (Nashville)
- Take part in the mini model build at The Lego Store (1st Tuesday of every month at 5PM – Get there early!)
- See a laser show at Sudekum Planetarium. (Nashville)
- Ride go karts at Europa Go-Karts and Mini Golf (Nashville)
- Play a game of cosmic bowling at Franklin Family Entertainment Center. (Franklin)
- Take the family out to the ball game! See the Nashville Sounds play ball. (Nashville)
- Play volleyball under the stars at Drakes Creek North. (Hendersonville)
- See a show at the Nashville Symphony. (Nashville)
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