Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Friday the 13th Spook-tacular Night Hike @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

OCTOBER 13 6 p.m. Meet at: Kiosk/bulletin board beside Couchville Lake parking lot Price: $0 / Attendee $5 / Attendee + $5 donation $10 / Attendee + $10 donation   REGISTER FOR EVENT It's not only October, but also Friday the 13th. Yikes! Let's celebrate the season with a slightly spooky (but family friendly) night hike ...

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Kit’s Club – Looking at Leaves @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

OCTOBER 10 10 AM Meet at: Couchville Lake Pavilion Price: $3 / per child Ages 3-6 years REGISTER FOR EVENT Have you ever heard of Nature-deficit disorder?  Nature-deficit disorder is the idea that human beings, especially children, are spending less time outdoors, and the belief that this change results in a wide range of behavioral problems. ...

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$3

The Nature of Halloween Series: MOTHS @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

OCTOBER 8 5:30 PM Meet at: Visitor's Center Meeting Room Price: $5 / adult $15 / 2 adults with up to 4 children   REGISTER FOR EVENT  We'll kick off the series this week with Ranger Rawlings to learn about the world moths.  She'll make a special brew to lure moths into view and we'll take a ...

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$5 – $15

Lost Loon Triathlon

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

Lost Loon Triathlon is an untimed, family-friendly triathlon designed for people of all ages to get outdoors and have fun! Race teams will bike, tandem canoe and trail run or walk at Long Hunter State Park at the Couchville Lake recreation area on September 17, 2023. You can compete in all sports or divide them ...

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$85

Easy As ABC Hike @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

AUGUST 28 11:00AM Meet at: Inland Trail in the Upper Bluff Picnic Area Price: $0   REGISTER FOR EVENT We'll take a short hike with Ranger Rawlings to look for items in nature that start with letters in the alphabet.  Do you think we can find all 26?  Registration required for supplies.  Pets not permitted on ...

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Free

Honey of a Day Hike @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

AUGUST 20 5:30 PM Meet at: Couchville Cedar Glade SNA on South Mt.Juliet Rd. Price: $0 / Person $5 / Attendee + $5 donation $10 / attendee + $10 donation   It's National Honey Bee Day so let's have a honey of a day in Couchville Cedar Glade as we look at bees and other pollinators on ...

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Free

Night Owls Hike @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

AUGUST 18 7 PM Meet at: Kiosk beside Couchville Lake Price: $0 / Person $5 / Attendee + $5 donation $10 / attendee + $10 donation   REGISTER FOR EVENT Beat the heat and hang out with the night owls! Join SIR Jason for a peaceful hike around Couchville Lake to see what creatures are stirring ...

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Free

Arboretum Walk @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

JULY 13 10:00am - Meet at: The Couchville Lake Trail trailhead, just below the Couchville pavilion Price: $0   Explore our arboretum and get an in-depth knowledge of the trees along the hike. Please meet at the Couchville lake trailhead, in front of the boathouse. Please bring bug spray, water, and comfortable walking shoes. 

Free

Story Trail Walk featuring The First Strawberries @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

JULY 11 2 PM Meet at: Story trailhead at Couchville Lake Price: $0   REGISTER FOR EVENT Early Literacy is a big deal at Long Hunter State Park and we are excited to share our Story Trail with you.  Come read with a ranger and hear the story The First Strawberries: A Cherokee Story retold by Joseph Bruchac.  We'll ...

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Free

Kit’s Club – Less Is More @ LONG HUNTER STATE PARK

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, United States

OCTOBER 7 9:00 am - 10:00am Meet at: Couchville Lake Pavilion Price: $1   REGISTER FOR EVENT Join us at the Couchville Lake Area at Long Hunter State Park each month for this program as we highlight and emphasize the overwhelming importance of playing outside. *Program designed for children age 4-8 years old. Have you ever heard of ...

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$1