February’s almost over, but there’s still a few fun kid events happening before the end of the month. Consider these fun things to do:
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Feb. 22 – March 4
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company
260 W. Main St., Hendersonville
615-826-6037 β’ hpactn.com
Thu – Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
$18 adults, $15 youth
Take your little ones to experience the “tale as old as time” with Hendersonville Performing Arts Company. It’s great to support community theater while introducing your kids to the magic of the stage.
PINEWOOD DERBY
Saturday, Feb. 24
RiverGate Mall
1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville
615-859-3458 β’ rivergate-mall.com
1 – 3 p.m.
FREE Admission
Come out and watch Cub Scouts race their hand-made pinewood derby cars.
SNOW WHITE
Saturday, Feb. 24
The Belcourt Theater
2012 Belcourt Ave., Nashville
615-846-3150 β’ belcourt.org
10 a.m.
$10 adults, $8 ages 12 & younger
Olde Worlde Theatre Company puts its unique spin on a classic fairy tale. Olde Worlde uses mime, movement and special effects with its productions that are specifically geared toward young children. Expect comedy, awesome silliness and lots of audience interaction.
KIDS’ HOUR
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Whole Foods
1566 W. McEwen, Franklin
615-550-5660 β’ rachelsumner.com
10 a.m.
FREE Admission
Award-winning children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner performs an interactive music show for ages 10 and younger, with a particular focus on the preschool crowd. Makes for a more festive grocery shopping outing!
EARTH LAB
Wednesday, Feb. 28
The Wilderness Station
697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro
615-217-3017 β’ murfreesborotn.gov/parks
12 – 5 p.m.
FREE Admission
The Wilderness Station’s Earth Lab teaches kids ages 4 – 9 about the variety of creatures that share our planet. It’s a self-led educational adventure that’s great for homeschoolers or as an after-school outing. Topics change monthly. This installment focuses on birds in winter.