Things To Do

full-moon

Full Moon Pickin’ Party

@ Warner Parks Equestrian Center, Nashville

All ages can enjoy an evening of bluegrass music under the light of the full moon.

$$ Categories: Music Ages: All ages

Best Bets This Week →

FREE Butterfly Bonanza

@ Warner Parks Nature Center, Nashville

Memorial Day Madness

@ Sports*Com, Murfreesboro

Animal Antics

@ Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

Super Safari

@ Patterson Park Community Center, Murfreesboro

Arts Entertainment →

Spring Awakening

@ Street Theatre Company, Nashville

Ring of Fire

@ The Arts Center of Cannon County, Woodbury

Family Night Out

@ Cheekwood, Nashville

FREE Family Barn Dance

@ Spring Creek Farm, Franklin

Planning Ahead →

Springtime Nature Cruise

@ Riverbluff Park, Ashland City

Parents’ Night Out

@ BounceU, Nashville

FREE School Skills Open House

@ Gymboree Play & Music, Nashville

FREE Buddy Break

@ Life Assembly, Mount Juliet

Classes & Activites →

Check out the ongoing events happening in Middle Tennessee every day!

The Dailies

Friday, May 24

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Riverbluff Park, Ashland City

Families can cruise down the Cumberland River on the Blue Heron traveling through rural farmland and wildlife refuge areas. Free bottled water and chips are included. Cruises board at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

RSVP $$ Categories: Nature, Outdoor activities Ages: All ages

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

All ages can learn about percussion instruments while making a pan pipe.

$ Categories: Music Ages: All ages

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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

All ages can embark on a staff-guided tour of the Murfree Spring wetland area.

$ Categories: Nature, Outdoor activities Ages: All ages

BounceU, Nashville

Mom and Dad can enjoy a night out by themselves while their kids enjoy bouncing on inflatables.

RSVP $$ Categories: Ages: 2 - 3 Years, 4 - 5 Years, 6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years

Nashville Zoo, Nashville

Enjoy games, inflatables, music, face painting and a feature film on an inflatable screen.

$ Categories: Outdoor activities Ages: All ages

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BounceU, Nashville

All ages can bounce on inflatables with cosmic glow-in-the-dark lighting.

$ Categories: Ages: All ages

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Warner Parks Equestrian Center, Nashville

All ages can enjoy an evening of bluegrass music under the light of the full moon.

$$ Categories: Music Ages: All ages

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The Franklin Theatre, Franklin

Studio Tenn presents this  musical about a Cockney flower girl turned elegant lady.

$$ Categories: Theater Ages: 6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years, Teens

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Greer Stadium, Nashville

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Albuquerque Isotopes.

$$ Categories: Sports Ages: All ages

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Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville

Families can enjoy this concert that blends the thrills of circus performers with symphonic music by the Nashville Symphony.

$$ Categories: Music Ages: All ages

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TPAC's Jackson Hall, Nashville

TPAC’s Jackson Hall is all a roar for four weeks with Disney’s sensational Broadway national tour of The Lion King. “This is the first return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King since its record-breaking debut here in 2006,” says TPAC President and CEO Kathleen O’Brien. “People of all ages have embraced this production, and they… Read more »

$$ Categories: Theater Ages: All ages

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Boiler Room Theatre, Franklin

This comedy centers around a macho man on the eve of deer-hunting season who must deal with his eldest son’s curse of never having bagged a buck.    

$$ Categories: Theater Ages: 9 - 12 Years, Teens

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Street Theatre Company, Nashville

This rock musical set in late 19th century Germany tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of sexuality. This show is not appropriate for youth younger than 16.      

$$ Categories: Theater Ages: Teens

Saturday, May 25

Warner Parks Nature Center, Nashville

Ages 10 and older can enjoy an introduction to the sport of paddling while exploring the Duck River with guides from Metro Parks. Cost includes canoe or kayak, paddle, life jacket and shuttle service.

RSVP $$ Categories: Outdoor activities, Sports Ages: 9 - 12 Years, Teens

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BounceU, Nashville

All ages can spend the morning bouncing on inflatables.

$ Categories: Ages: All ages

Warner Parks Nature Center, Nashville

All ages can visit the nature center to see butterflies, discover their habitats and learn about their life cycle.

Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature Ages: All ages

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Castle Gwynn, Arrington

Families can enjoy medieval festivities with games, artisans, musicians, skill challenges, jousting tournaments and more.

$$ Categories: Festivals and Fairs Ages: All ages

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

Animal Secrets allows children to explore various animal habitats and pretend to be a critter while learning about life in the woods. The exhibit continues through Sunday, Sept. 8. Hours are Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 1 – 5 p.m.

$ Categories: Exhibits Ages: All ages

Faith Hope & Love Fellowship, Nashville

Ages 12 and younger can participate in this reading event that includes a free book, and milk and cookies.

Categories: Ages: 0 - 12 Months, 13 - 24 Months, 2 - 3 Years, 4 - 5 Years, 6 - 8 Years, 9 - 12 Years