Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

Pollinator Week @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

Join us in celebrating Pollinator Week on Saturday, June 24! From 10:00 am - 2:00 pm enjoy hands-on activities and talks to learn more about pollinators and their conservation. You'll find these activities at the following stations around the Zoo: Generate Some Buzz with TEC on the barn path at Grassmere Historic Farm Our partners ...

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Dino Trek @ The Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

Dinosaurs Make a Roaring Return The prehistoric beasts are returning this spring and summer for our fourth installation of DinoTrek. From March 10 through July 30, guests will have a chance to embark on a journey from the past and venture through a wooded forest alongside more than 20 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. What to Expect DinoTrek ...

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$4

Farm Day @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

Farm Day, presented by Tractor Supply Foundation, focuses on Nashville Zoo's farming legacy and today's efforts to preserve heritage breeds of livestock. Talks throughout the day will focus on heritage breeds of cattle, equines, and sheep at the Historic Farm, Nashville Zoo's apiary, veterinary talks, farming history, and more. 

Mother’s Day Celebration @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

We're big fans of mothers at Nashville Zoo, in fact, they're some of our favorite people and animals (looking at you, Molly)! Plan a Zoo visit for Mother's Day and celebrate mom with a free flower* for mom at the Zoo's exit, a card creation station* from K-LOVE radio and performances by Nashville Opera throughout ...

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Souper Bowl Food Drive @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

To show our love for the local community we are partnering with a local community food bank to host a food drive to support Tennessee residents. Nashville Zoo is asking for donations of shelf-stable food and the Zoo is offering a complimentary admission ticket when you donate four or more eligible food items (max of two ...

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Celebrate Reading @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

During the first two Saturdays in November, visit Nashville Zoo to hear children's stories throughout the park. Follow the “Celebrate Reading” map, as it takes visitors through the Zoo to hear different storybooks read at various reading stops. During the event enjoy activities for young reading enthusiasts and animal encounters throughout the Zoo (weather dependent). ...

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Grandparents Day @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

Invite your grandparents out for a day of fun and togetherness at the Zoo! Grandparents Day features: A photobooth outside the Gift Shop from 10 am - 2 pm Seated Amphitheater Animal Shows at 1 and 2 pm  Special keeper talks throughout the day Presented by

Kroger Safari Fridays @ The Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

Kroger Plus Card holders can take advantage of a special “buy one, get one” free Zoo ticket deal on Fridays during July and August as part of the annual Kroger Safari Fridays summer promotion. Kroger Plus Card holders can present their card at Nashville Zoo’s ticket booth to receive a free ticket with the purchase of another ticket of ...

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Night Visions @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

Walk Through an Immersive Celebration of Art & Nature After sunset, stroll along the Zoo's pathways through a captivating show of stunning projections. Lights will dance up and down trees, shimmer on water, and illuminate the Zoo's scenery in a kaleidoscope of color.   Created by Philadelphia-based company Klip Collective, this captivating, one-of-a-kind experience uses an ...

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$19 – $23

Party for the Planet @ Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

Join Nashville Zoo in recognizing Endangered Species Day and World Bee Day at Party for the Planet on Friday, May 20th. Activities will include special keeper talks, conservation activities and demos, tips on sustainable swaps for your next party and more! Party for the Planet is free with Zoo admission or membership.