For the 33rd year, guests can celebrate the season and kick off the holiday weekend by hunting for eggs and enjoying hands-on activities, family-friendly music and food trucks at the Great Spring Art Hop, returning April 18 and April 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The lively event features approximately 36,000 eggs filled with treats and 48 egg hunts for children in every age group. Guests can also go for a scavenger hunt for larger-than- life bunny murals created by Nashville artists that are hidden throughout the gardens. Participating artists include Kimarie Bozman, Diana Ali, Lauren Arens, Courtney
Gatewood, Jerika Renee Deitrick, Susan Hart, XPayne, Alison Underwood, and Brette Williamson.
Cheekwood is once again partnering with Turnip Green Creative Reuse to offer the option of recycling plastic eggs. Bins will be positioned throughout the property where visitors can drop off their unwanted eggs after the hunts.
“The Great Spring Art Hop is a super family-friendly, long-standing tradition we are happy to host,” said Nathalie Lavine, Vice President of Education and Outreach at Cheekwood. “We look forward to seeing families come back year after year, and hope it is a great start to a celebratory weekend.”
Schedule of Egg Hunts on Friday and Saturday (April 18 and April 19)
3 Years Old & Under
9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m.
4 – 6 Years Old
9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
7 – 9 Years Old
9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
10 Years Old & Up
9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
Special Musical Performances
Join Farmer Jason for a fun-filled musical adventure! With lively songs about farm life, animals, and the great outdoors, Farmer Jason’s energetic performances will have kids singing, dancing, and laughing. He will be on the Arboretum Lawn Stage at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Art Activities
Children can take part in bunny and tulip themed arts and crafts in the Frist Learning Center Courtyard from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days of the event.
Food Trucks
Various local food trucks will be in Lot B from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days of the event.
Tickets go on sale to not-yet members on March 18. Reserve tickets in advance at Cheekwood.org.
