Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Full Moon Hike @ Bells Bend Park

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

October 28, 2023 Time 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Description Age level: 8 and up Call 615-862-4187 or register by email bellsbend@nashville.gov. Join us for an enchanting full moon hike this October! Explore the trail under the full moon's glow with a naturalist, learning legends and observing nocturnal wildlife. An unforgettable evening of nature, astronomy, and ...

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Observe the Moon Public Star Party @ Bells Bend Park

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

October 21, 2023 Time 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Description Age level: All ages Call 615-862-4187 or register by email bellsbend@nashville.gov. Meet at Bells Bend Outdoor Center to join members of Nashville’s Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society for a night of moon and stargazing to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night! Telescopes and other displays will be available ...

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Farm Day at Bells Bend Outdoor Center

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

We encourage all to join us for a free full day of farm fun and good music!

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Climbing Day at Bells Bend Park

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

October 7, 2023 Time 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Description Call 615-862-4187 or register by email bellsbend@nashville.gov. Whether a beginner or a pro, this is the program for you! Come check out Bells Bend’s indoor climbing wall with our auto belay system and outdoor boulder. We’ll have the crash pads set up and ready to go! ...

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Bells Bend Archery Basics

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

August 12, 2023 Time 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Description Description: Whether a beginner or experienced archer, come spend an afternoon of fun learning archery skills! Bows and arrows provided. Age level: All ages Leader: Krista Allen and Jon Dodson Call to register: 615-862-4187

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Late Summer Wildflower Hike @ Bells Bend Park

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

August 5, 2023 Time 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Description Late summer is the ideal time to view the beautiful fields of Bells Bend awash in the purples, golds, and greens of the season! Join Cheryl for a stroll to see the abundant ironweed, goldenrod, yellow and white wingstem and more. Age level: All ages ...

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Make Your Own Moth @ Bells Bend Park

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

July 27, 2023 Time 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Description What makes a moth, a moth? Come learn about the anatomy of these magnificent insects, and make one to take home with you! Age level: All ages Leader: Krista Allen Call to register: 615-862-4187

Moth Storytime @ Bells Bend Park

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

July 25, 2023 Time 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Description Moths sometimes have a reputation for being “boring” compared to butterflies. Kids and adults alike will be surprised to find out just what makes moths so exciting and unique during a reading of An Extraordinary Ordinary Moth by Karlin Gray. Age level: All ages Leader: ...

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Hammock Day @ Bells Bend

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

July 22, 2023 Time 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Description Is there a better way to relax on a hot summer day than enjoying a cool breeze in the shade from a hammock? Bring yours, along with an ice cold drink and celebrate Hammock Day with us in the “island” of the outdoor center parking ...

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Creek Walk @ Bells Bend

Bells Bend Park 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

July 8, 2023 Time 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Description Let’s take a short walk to Poplar Creek and see what creatures and plants pop up along the way! We will use all 5 of our senses on this hands-on program. This activity is geared more toward our younger explorers, but all are welcome! Age ...

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