Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Spring Tree Walk @ Mill Ridge Park

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

Join us on Saturday, March 18th from 11-12:30pm for a family-friendly 2-3 mile walk that will feature tree expert Vicki Turner. We’ll check out budding and flowering trees along the way. The walk is easy to moderate on grassy terrain involving hills and stream crossings. We suggest wearing closed shoes and pants. Bring your own ...

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Wild Wanderers: Family Adventures

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

Join us on March 16th at 10:30AM with your kids (ages 2-8) to take an easy, wagon-friendly quarter mile guided walk around the pond at Mill Ridge Park. As we walk, we’ll read aloud from a children’s nature-themed book and check out critters and interesting plants. We will bring our binoculars and bird guides as ...

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Sky Watch @ Mill Ridge Park

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

Join us for a Sky Watch Party for all ages. We'll have telescopes, binoculars, and constellation charts, plus treats around a warm fire at 6PM. Located at 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013 with signage, cones, and flags at the driveway entrance. Park in the grass along the gravel driveway. A portable toilet is ...

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Board Game Night

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

Join us from 4:00PM - 6:00PM on Wednesday, February 22nd where we’ll gather as a community to play modern board games (AKA not Monopoly) with an outdoorsy theme. This month’s selections include the incredibly popular gateway games Ticket to Ride, Cascadia, and/or Kites: Time to Fly. If you don’t know how to play, fear not! ...

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Great Backyard Bird Count

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

10:00AM on Sunday, February 19th — We’ll hike to observe and identify birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Binoculars and birding guides will be provided. Prepare for a moderate 2-mile hike. Meet at 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, 37013, marked by three yellow flags and orange cones. Park in the grass along the gravel ...

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Tot Trek

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

Join us on February 16th 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. After the walk, we will do some arts and crafts with pine cones! Please contact Katherine at katherine@southeastpark.org or 615-398-9091 if ...

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Fireside Stories

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

Visit the park during the hours of 12PM-2PM on February 11th for fireside kid story readings with warm beverages and treats and games. Afterwards, explore the parkland for an easy stroll along a marked path. This outdoors fun is great for families, all ages, and leashed dogs. Dress warmly for this outdoors event. Participation is ...

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Sky Watch

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

(Rescheduled From January 31st To February 6th) According to The Old Farmer's 2023 Almanac, "During late January, spectacle abounds at nightfall in the southern sky featuring the Moon, three planets, and eight of the brightest stars, all surrounding Orion." Join us for a Sky Watch Party for all ages. We'll have telescopes and constellation charts, ...

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National Hot Chocolate Day Celebration

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

 (Rescheduled From January 31st To February 6th) Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day (actual date is January 31st, but we’re observing it on February 6th) from 5-6:30PM. Enjoy different hot chocolates and a warm fire. Bring your own hot chocolate recipes to share! Located at 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013 with signage, cones, and ...

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Winter Words Walk

Mill Ridge Park 12965 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN, United States

Join us on Saturday, February 4th 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 poems aloud from Black Nature in honor of Black History month. Afterward, be inspired by the walk as we ...

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