Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Outdoor Family Movie Night @ Beaman Park

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

October 13, 2023 Time 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Description Enjoy a spooky movie on the front lawn of the nature center. Bring a blanket or something to sit on, and we’ll provide the popcorn! Registration not required

Free

Almost Autumn Hike @ Beaman Park

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

August 31, 2023 Time 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Description Summer is nearing its end, and signs of fall are already here. Leaves are starting to change, new flowers are blooming, and birds are starting to migrate. Let’s hike with a naturalist to explore the Park. All ages welcome Leader: Nature Center Staff

Free

Nature Tent: Ruby-throated Hummingbirds @ Beaman Park

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

August 19, 2023 Time 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description Celebrate our smallest bird all month long at the Nature Tent! Observe hummingbirds at the feeders and flowers while playing bingo, check out natural history items and visit our museum--decked out for hummingbird migration!

Free

Summer Wildflower Hike @ Beaman Park

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

August 12, 2023 Time 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description Let’s take a 2-mile hike and look for some of our favorite summer wildflowers. Meet at the Creekside Trailhead. All ages welcome Leader: Kevin Sykes

Free

Nature Tent: Moths @ Beaman Park

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

July 29, 2023 Time 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description Visit our tent outside of the Nature Center to explore the unique wildlife of Beaman Park. We will have a new and exciting topic each month! All ages welcome Leaders: Nature Center Staff

Free

Nature Tent: Fireflies @ Beaman Park

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

July 22, 2023 Time 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description Visit our tent outside of the Nature Center to explore the unique wildlife of Beaman Park. We will have a new and exciting topic each month! All ages welcome Leaders: Nature Center Staff

Free

Tree ID for Beginners @ Beaman Park

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

July 19, 2023 Time 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Description Are you interested in learning about trees but not sure where to begin? Summer is a great time to get started with identification of trees and other plants. Join us for a walk while we discuss the basics and look at a variety of tree ...

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Tree ID for Beginners

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

July 19, 2023 Time 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Description Are you interested in learning about trees but not sure where to begin? Summer is a great time to get started with identification of trees and other plants. Join us for a walk while we discuss the basics and look at a variety of tree ...

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Nature Tent: Bees @ Beaman Park

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

July 15, 2023 Time 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description Visit our tent outside of the Nature Center to explore the unique wildlife of Beaman Park. We will have a new and exciting topic each month! All ages welcome Leaders: Nature Center Staff

Free

Nature Tent: Pollinators @ Beaman Park

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

July 8, 2023 Time 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description Visit our tent outside of the Nature Center to explore the unique wildlife of Beaman Park. We will have a new and exciting topic each month! All ages welcome Leaders: Nature Center Staff

Free