Back-to-School Bash at the Wonders Center & Science Museum

Name: Back-to-School Bash at the Wonders Center & Science Museum
Start: 2026-08-21T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-21T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Wonders Center & Science Museum

August 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

$15

Kick off the new school year with a live animal show at the Wonders Center & Science Museum (855 TN-46, Dickson) featuring Michael Maughon from Genesis Animal Sanctuary.

Tentative Schedule:

Creationeering Presentation: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
LIVE Animal Show in the Wonders Theater: 1 – 2 p.m.

Museum Admission ($15) includes:

Includes LIVE animal show
Tesla Coil Experience
Mini Movie in Seventy Hall
Access to the Superstore & Java Man Cafe
Engineering presentation and workshop
Hands-on activities

Children 5 and under are FREE!

Details

Date: August 21
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $15
Event Categories: Animals, Science
Event Tags:Wonders Center & Science Museum
Website: https://wonderscenter.org/

Venue

Wonders Center & Science Museum
855 TN-46,, TN
Dickson, TN 37055 United States + Google Map
Phone 931-212-7990

Other

Ages: All Ages, Big Kids, Little Kids, Parents, Teens
Tickets Link: https://tickets.wonderscenter.org/event/back-to-school-bash-live-animal-show-j7ga6d

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Tickets vary for each game.	8 events 12 8 events, 12 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library August 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library Enjoy songs, puppets, stories and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library August 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at Smyrna Library August 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at Smyrna Library Join at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) for stories, songs and fun games to enhance early literacy on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Williamson County Fair August 12 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Williamson County Fair Midway rides, tasty treats and lots more for your kids and family fun, Aug. 7 - 15. $5 – $12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Sounds Baseball August 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Sounds Baseball The Sounds host Charlotte with a full slate of promotions, including "Bluey Night" on Saturday. Tickets vary for each game., 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nashville SC Home Games August 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nashville SC Home Games See the "Boys in Gold" face off at GEODIS Park (501 Benton Ave., Nashville) as Nashville SC continues its seventh year in Major League Soccer. Children 3 years or older require a ticket to attend matches. Tickets vary for each game. Check out their theme nights HERE. For tickets, click HERE. If You Bring the Kids Tag-a-Kid Program: This program lets you get a wristband displaying parent and child information, and your seating location in case you get separated from your… $25, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Fray at FirstBank Amphitheater August 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Fray at FirstBank Amphitheater See The Fray perform live at FirstBank Amphitheater (4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin) with Dashboard Confessional. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $40. READ MORE! Shows at FirstBank Amphitheater in 2026 MORE CONCERTS! $40, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm “Come From Away” by Pull-Tight Players August 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm “Come From Away” by Pull-Tight Players This musical is based on the true story of the 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The Tony & Olivier Award winning show celebrates the extraordinary kindness of the small town’s residents who opened their homes and hearts to the “come from aways,” creating unexpected friendships and a powerful story of human connection and resilience. This show runs Aug. 7 - 22 at the Pull-Tight Theatre (112 2nd Ave. S, Franklin). Performances are… $18 – $22	12 events 13 12 events, 13 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library August 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Storytime at Fairview Library August 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Storytime at Fairview Library Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on select Thursdays for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging books followed by a simple craft starting at 11 a.m. Perfect for preschoolers (recommended for ages 3 - 5) and caregivers. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Raptor Rhapsody at the Wilderness Station August 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Raptor Rhapsody at the Wilderness Station Have you ever looked an owl in the eye, glared at a red-tailed hawk, or check out a falcon’s wings? Here is your chance to learn about these master predators of the sky. The program happens at The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) from 1 - 2 p.m. No registration required. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 13 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood August 13 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood Unwind amid the lush beauty of Cheekwood on Thursday evenings through August with music, food and more. $10 – $22, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire August 13 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire Murfreesboro Little Theatre is expanding its annual Backyard Bard Shakespeare festival to become the Bard’s Faire, happening Aug. 13 - 16 and Aug. 20 - 23. In addition to their free outdoor Shakespeare performance of Twelfth Night on the grounds at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro) at 7 p.m., enjoy vendors and food trucks starting at 5:30 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! $10 – $30, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Williamson County Fair August 13 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Williamson County Fair Midway rides, tasty treats and lots more for your kids and family fun, Aug. 7 - 15. $5 – $12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Hendersonville Summer Concert Series August 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Hendersonville Summer Concert Series Bring lawn chairs, blankets or enjoy ample seating throughout the plaza for this summer concert series live under the stars at the Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville) every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., June through August. MORE CONCERTS!, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Sounds Baseball August 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Sounds Baseball The Sounds host Charlotte with a full slate of promotions, including "Bluey Night" on Saturday. Tickets vary for each game., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm My Chemical Romance at Nissan Stadium August 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm My Chemical Romance at Nissan Stadium See My Chemical Romance perform live at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville) starting at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $119. MORE THINGS TO DO! $119 + 2 More	11 events 14 11 events, 14 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo August 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Weekdays ALL summer long! Kids can try new and familiar instruments at Country Music Hall of Fame. Included with museum admission; free to museum members., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Storytime at MGL Library August 14 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Storytime at MGL Library Join for stories, songs and a craft every Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the MGL (Myrtle Glanton Lord) Public Library inside Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Murfreesboro). MORE THINGS TO DO!, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show: “Tall Tale Circus” August 14 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show: “Tall Tale Circus” Come out to the Children's Theatre on the second floor of the downtown Nashville Public Library branch (615 Church St, Nashville) to see Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry and Johnny Appleseed in this musical extravaganza for the whole family on Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 7 - 22, at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. You may even see a big blue ox …if you’re lucky!, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire August 14 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire Murfreesboro Little Theatre is expanding its annual Backyard Bard Shakespeare festival to become the Bard’s Faire, happening Aug. 13 - 16 and Aug. 20 - 23. In addition to their free outdoor Shakespeare performance of Twelfth Night on the grounds at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro) at 7 p.m., enjoy vendors and food trucks starting at 5:30 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! $10 – $30, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Full Moon Pickin’ Parties August 14 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Full Moon Pickin’ Parties Get to pickin' and bring your lawn chairs out to hear bluegrass under the stars in Percy Warner Park., 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Williamson County Fair August 14 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Williamson County Fair Midway rides, tasty treats and lots more for your kids and family fun, Aug. 7 - 15. $5 – $12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Sounds Baseball August 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Sounds Baseball The Sounds host Charlotte with a full slate of promotions, including "Bluey Night" on Saturday. Tickets vary for each game., 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Goodlettsville Movies in the Park August 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Goodlettsville Movies in the Park Bring a blanket and enjoy "Inside Out 2" at Peay Park., 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm “Come From Away” by Pull-Tight Players August 14 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm “Come From Away” by Pull-Tight Players This musical is based on the true story of the 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The Tony & Olivier Award winning show celebrates the extraordinary kindness of the small town’s residents who opened their homes and hearts to the “come from aways,” creating unexpected friendships and a powerful story of human connection and resilience. This show runs Aug. 7 - 22 at the Pull-Tight Theatre (112 2nd Ave. S, Franklin). Performances are… $18 – $22 + 1 More	27 events 15 27 events, 15 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Black Arts Bash August 15 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Black Arts Bash From morning to night, Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville) will celebrate Black artists with music, dance, spoken word, visual art and more. Attendees have the opportunity to explore and experience the many forms of Black musical expression and traditions, including gospel, R&B and funk. Other offerings include a community quilt activity, story time and hands-on activities for the kids, and southern homecooked favorites made by local Black chefs available for purchase. In addition, and exhibition of art from emerging… $20, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast August 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast THIS Saturday! Enjoy noshing while watching mermaids swim to music at the Aquarium Restaurant. $3 – $35, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Summer Splash at Nashville Zoo August 15 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Summer Splash at Nashville Zoo THIS Saturday! Kids can cool down with waterslides and splash pools on Festival Field! Regular Zoo admission, 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre August 15 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes little theater-goers through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. The show runs inside the Copeland Studio at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville), Aug. 15 through Oct. 25, on select Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30… $15.50, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lowe’s DIY-U Kids’ Workshops August 15 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lowe’s DIY-U Kids’ Workshops Make a toy snowplow at your local Lowe's with your mini DIYer this Saturday!, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Curious Naturalist August 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Curious Naturalist What curious nature mystery will you explore today? Stop by the Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) and discover fascinating wildlife, plant life and more with a naturalist from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Adults and families welcome. On July 18, cool off in the creek while fishing for crawdads! FIND MORE THINGS TO DO FOR YOUR SPRING!, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Make Suncatchers at the Country Music Hall of Fame August 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Make Suncatchers at the Country Music Hall of Fame Create a suncatcher inspired by the stained-glass at the Ryman. Included with museum admission; Free to museum members., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Baby Goat Cuddling August 15 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Baby Goat Cuddling Plenty of kid goat cuddling is available this month at Noble Dairy Farm! Check it out. $12, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Williamson County Fair August 15 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Williamson County Fair Midway rides, tasty treats and lots more for your kids and family fun, Aug. 7 - 15. $5 – $12, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 15 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12 + 17 More
11 events 16 11 events, 16 9:00 am - 2:00 pm TN Army National Guard Birthday Celebration August 16 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm TN Army National Guard Birthday Celebration Bundle up and hit the zoo trails for a 5K run or a brisk stroll with the kids. Activities are included with Zoo admission or membership., 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre August 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes little theater-goers through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. The show runs inside the Copeland Studio at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville), Aug. 15 through Oct. 25, on select Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30… $15.50, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn August 16 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn Enjoy a beautiful Sunday with self guided tours at the Gentle Barn., 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Make Suncatchers at the Country Music Hall of Fame August 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Make Suncatchers at the Country Music Hall of Fame Create a suncatcher inspired by the stained-glass at the Ryman. Included with museum admission; Free to museum members., 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours August 16 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours See hundreds of unique cars up close — the ones you don't usually get to see! $3 – $65, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 16 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12, 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm PBR: Team Series August 16 @ 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm PBR: Team Series Enjoy professional bull riding — Music City style! $34, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm “Come From Away” by Pull-Tight Players August 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm “Come From Away” by Pull-Tight Players This musical is based on the true story of the 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The Tony & Olivier Award winning show celebrates the extraordinary kindness of the small town’s residents who opened their homes and hearts to the “come from aways,” creating unexpected friendships and a powerful story of human connection and resilience. This show runs Aug. 7 - 22 at the Pull-Tight Theatre (112 2nd Ave. S, Franklin). Performances are… $18 – $22, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn August 16 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn Live music, vineyard views and tasty food in Arrington., 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire August 16 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire Murfreesboro Little Theatre is expanding its annual Backyard Bard Shakespeare festival to become the Bard’s Faire, happening Aug. 13 - 16 and Aug. 20 - 23. In addition to their free outdoor Shakespeare performance of Twelfth Night on the grounds at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro) at 7 p.m., enjoy vendors and food trucks starting at 5:30 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! $10 – $30 + 1 More	2 events 17 2 events, 17 9:30 am - 10:30 am Early Explorers STEM Storytime August 17 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Early Explorers STEM Storytime Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT: Early Explorations at Adventure Science Center MORE STORYTIMES! $14 – $18, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 17 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12	10 events 18 10 events, 18 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show Storytime August 18 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show Storytime Storytimes with Wishing Chair Productions are back! Don’t miss Library Pete, Dr. Ev and Mr. B as they sing, juggle and read lots of wonderful books for your family. Shows are presented at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Theater at the downtown Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville). WISHING CHAIR HISTORY Tom Tichenor started putting on shows for the Nashville Public Library in 1938, at age 15. Hull inherited Tichenor’s marionettes, and he’s been the city’s…, 9:30 am - 11:30 am Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library August 18 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little!, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm TOTS! at Cheekwood August 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm TOTS! at Cheekwood IT'S BACK! Tots and guardians can enjoy drop-in style, hands-on activities and a storytime Tuesdays - Saturdays. Included with General Admission or Membership, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Turtle Talk at The Wilderness Station August 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Turtle Talk at The Wilderness Station Celebrate the world of turtles at The Wilderness Station in Murfreesboro., 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library August 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library Enjoy songs, puppets, stories and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library August 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Tiny TEC August 18 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Tiny TEC Kiddos 2 - 4 years old can dive into colorful picture books and participate in fun, hands-on science activities inspired by the stories at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro) on select Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Family Movie Night at Rutherford County Farmers Market August 18 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Family Movie Night at Rutherford County Farmers Market The Rutherford County Farmers Market at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro) is opening late on select Tuesdays from 2 - 7 p.m. this summer for family movie night (movies start at 5 p.m.). The new series kicks off on May 19 with Toy Story. 2026 Schedule: MORE FARMERS MARKETS!, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center August 18 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center! $2.00, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 18 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12	8 events 19 8 events, 19 9:30 am - 11:30 am Toddler Time at Franklin Library August 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Toddler Time at Franklin Library Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they sing, listen to stories, shake some shakers and have fun on select Wednesdays at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library August 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library Enjoy songs, puppets, stories and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library August 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at Smyrna Library August 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at Smyrna Library Join at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) for stories, songs and fun games to enhance early literacy on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center August 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 p.m. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity weekly topics are posted online; look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 19 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm DIY School Supplies at Brentwood Library August 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm DIY School Supplies at Brentwood Library Come and decorate a one-of-a-kind reusable lunch bag, paint a pencil bookmark and create a pencil holder at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) from 5 - 6 p.m. Don't miss this craft opportunity! For grades K - 2. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm “Come From Away” by Pull-Tight Players August 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm “Come From Away” by Pull-Tight Players This musical is based on the true story of the 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The Tony & Olivier Award winning show celebrates the extraordinary kindness of the small town’s residents who opened their homes and hearts to the “come from aways,” creating unexpected friendships and a powerful story of human connection and resilience. This show runs Aug. 7 - 22 at the Pull-Tight Theatre (112 2nd Ave. S, Franklin). Performances are… $18 – $22	16 events 20 16 events, 20 9:30 am - 11:30 am Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library August 20 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they read stories, sing songs and more at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center August 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Kids ages 2 - 6 can join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center. $2.00, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library August 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Tinker TEC August 20 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Tinker TEC Kids ages 5-8 can join at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro) on select Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for fun-filled sessions where they explore nonfiction picture books and bring science to life with hands-on experiments. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm After School Art Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center August 20 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm After School Art Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Enjoy the opportunity to join the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) on a select Thursday after school to create some art to take home from 4 - 6 p.m. For ages 7 - 17. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non-members. MORE THINGS TO DO! $3 – $5, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 20 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” August 20 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “The course of true love never did run smooth.” The Bard is back at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park!, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood August 20 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood Unwind amid the lush beauty of Cheekwood on Thursday evenings through August with music, food and more. $10 – $22, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire August 20 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire Murfreesboro Little Theatre is expanding its annual Backyard Bard Shakespeare festival to become the Bard’s Faire, happening Aug. 13 - 16 and Aug. 20 - 23. In addition to their free outdoor Shakespeare performance of Twelfth Night on the grounds at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro) at 7 p.m., enjoy vendors and food trucks starting at 5:30 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! $10 – $30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm All Access Night at the Discovery Center August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm All Access Night at the Discovery Center Special needs families can explore exhibits with reduced noise, softer lighting and plenty of space. + 6 More	13 events 21 13 events, 21 4:00 am - 11:30 pm Father-Son Adventure Weekend August 21 @ 4:00 am - 11:30 pm Father-Son Adventure Weekend Fun outdoor activities all weekend for dads and sons! $139 – $389, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo August 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Weekdays ALL summer long! Kids can try new and familiar instruments at Country Music Hall of Fame. Included with museum admission; free to museum members., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Back-to-School Bash at the Wonders Center & Science Museum August 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Back-to-School Bash at the Wonders Center & Science Museum Kick off the new school year with a live animal show at the Wonders Center & Science Museum (855 TN-46, Dickson) featuring Michael Maughon from Genesis Animal Sanctuary. Tentative Schedule: Creationeering Presentation: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE Animal Show in the Wonders Theater: 1 - 2 p.m. Museum Admission ($15) includes: Includes LIVE animal show Tesla Coil Experience Mini Movie in Seventy Hall Access to the Superstore & Java Man Cafe Engineering presentation and workshop Hands-on activities Children 5… $15, 10:00 am - 10:30 am Storytime at MGL Library August 21 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Storytime at MGL Library Join for stories, songs and a craft every Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the MGL (Myrtle Glanton Lord) Public Library inside Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Murfreesboro). MORE THINGS TO DO!, 10:30 am - 11:30 am “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre August 21 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes little theater-goers through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. The show runs inside the Copeland Studio at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville), Aug. 15 through Oct. 25, on select Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30… $15.50, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show: “Tall Tale Circus” August 21 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show: “Tall Tale Circus” Come out to the Children's Theatre on the second floor of the downtown Nashville Public Library branch (615 Church St, Nashville) to see Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry and Johnny Appleseed in this musical extravaganza for the whole family on Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 7 - 22, at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. You may even see a big blue ox …if you’re lucky!, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 21 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire August 21 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire Murfreesboro Little Theatre is expanding its annual Backyard Bard Shakespeare festival to become the Bard’s Faire, happening Aug. 13 - 16 and Aug. 20 - 23. In addition to their free outdoor Shakespeare performance of Twelfth Night on the grounds at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro) at 7 p.m., enjoy vendors and food trucks starting at 5:30 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! $10 – $30, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” August 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “The course of true love never did run smooth.” The Bard is back at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park!, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Candlelight Concerts in The Parthenon August 21 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Candlelight Concerts in The Parthenon Enjoy a string quartet illuminated by candlelight performing by live inside The Parthenon (2500 West End Ave, Nashville). Tickets start at $38. For ages 8 and older. On Friday, Aug. 7, enjoy a tribute to the 90s' at 6:30 p.m. or a tribute to Fleetwood Mac at 8:45 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 21, enjoy Queen vs. ABBA at 6:30 p.m. or a tribute to the 90s' at 8:45 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! $38 + 3 More	23 events 22 23 events, 22 12:00 am - 11:30 pm Father-Son Adventure Weekend August 22 @ 12:00 am - 11:30 pm Father-Son Adventure Weekend Fun outdoor activities all weekend for dads and sons! $139 – $389, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Summer Splash at Nashville Zoo August 22 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Summer Splash at Nashville Zoo THIS Saturday! Kids can cool down with waterslides and splash pools on Festival Field! Regular Zoo admission, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Wild About Fungus August 22 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Wild About Fungus Learn the basics of mushroom cultivation and enjoy a guided hike at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary (545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood). They will cover log selection, timing, spore selection, inoculation methods, care of the logs, harvesting and storage of the mushrooms. All this will be covered while the group inoculates their own logs. There are two sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost is $40 for 2 people. Must register. MORE THINGS TO DO! $40, 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre August 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes little theater-goers through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. The show runs inside the Copeland Studio at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville), Aug. 15 through Oct. 25, on select Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30… $15.50, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Storytelling Festival at Sam Davis Home August 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Storytelling Festival at Sam Davis Home Come out to Same Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) for a day of family fun, storytellers, vendors, food and more from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students. MORE THINGS TO DO! $9 – $11, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Baby Goat Cuddling August 22 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Baby Goat Cuddling Plenty of kid goat cuddling is available this month at Noble Dairy Farm! Check it out. $12, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair August 22 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Wilson County Fair + Tennessee State Fair Head out for animal shows, exhibits, food, music, rides and more! $5 – $12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Stylin’ Sunglasses at the Country Music Hall of Fame August 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Stylin’ Sunglasses at the Country Music Hall of Fame Decorate paper aviators at the Country Music Hall of Fame. $14.95, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show: “Tall Tale Circus” August 22 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show: “Tall Tale Circus” Come out to the Children's Theatre on the second floor of the downtown Nashville Public Library branch (615 Church St, Nashville) to see Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry and Johnny Appleseed in this musical extravaganza for the whole family on Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 7 - 22, at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. You may even see a big blue ox …if you’re lucky!, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Saturday Storytime at Brentwood Library August 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Saturday Storytime at Brentwood Library Families can join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) in the Story Room for stories, songs and crafts on Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 3 and older. + 13 More
10 events 23 10 events, 23 12:00 am - 4:00 pm Father-Son Adventure Weekend August 23 @ 12:00 am - 4:00 pm Father-Son Adventure Weekend Fun outdoor activities all weekend for dads and sons! $139 – $389, 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre August 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes little theater-goers through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. The show runs inside the Copeland Studio at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville), Aug. 15 through Oct. 25, on select Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30… $15.50, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn August 23 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn Enjoy a beautiful Sunday with self guided tours at the Gentle Barn., 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Stylin’ Sunglasses at the Country Music Hall of Fame August 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Stylin’ Sunglasses at the Country Music Hall of Fame Decorate paper aviators at the Country Music Hall of Fame. $14.95, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours August 23 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours See hundreds of unique cars up close — the ones you don't usually get to see! $3 – $65, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn August 23 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn Live music, vineyard views and tasty food in Arrington., 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire August 23 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s The Baird’s Faire Murfreesboro Little Theatre is expanding its annual Backyard Bard Shakespeare festival to become the Bard’s Faire, happening Aug. 13 - 16 and Aug. 20 - 23. In addition to their free outdoor Shakespeare performance of Twelfth Night on the grounds at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro) at 7 p.m., enjoy vendors and food trucks starting at 5:30 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! $10 – $30, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” August 23 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “The course of true love never did run smooth.” The Bard is back at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park!, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Music Under the Stars in White House August 23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Music Under the Stars in White House Bring your lawn chairs for this fun, family-friendly concert series at the White House Municipal Park (420 TN-76, White House) starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be food trucks and live music from Conspiracy Theory, a band that plays covers from the '70s, '80s and '90s. More photos: MORE THINGS TO DO!, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm NFL Preseason: Tennessee Titans vs. Seattle Seahawks August 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm NFL Preseason: Tennessee Titans vs. Seattle Seahawks Cheer on the Tennessee Titans during the Farewell Season of the current Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville), with kickoff at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $21. TITAN UP! MORE THINGS TO DO! $21	1 event 24 1 event, 24 9:30 am - 10:30 am Early Explorers STEM Storytime August 24 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Early Explorers STEM Storytime Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT: Early Explorations at Adventure Science Center MORE STORYTIMES! $14 – $18	10 events 25 10 events, 25 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show Storytime August 25 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Wishing Chair Puppet Show Storytime Storytimes with Wishing Chair Productions are back! Don’t miss Library Pete, Dr. Ev and Mr. B as they sing, juggle and read lots of wonderful books for your family. Shows are presented at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Theater at the downtown Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville). WISHING CHAIR HISTORY Tom Tichenor started putting on shows for the Nashville Public Library in 1938, at age 15. Hull inherited Tichenor’s marionettes, and he’s been the city’s…, 9:30 am - 11:30 am Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library August 25 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Toddler Tuesday at Sam Davis Home August 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Toddler Tuesday at Sam Davis Home Littles ages 1 – 4 enjoy games, crafts, hikes, experiments, live animals and more at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) on the last Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11 a.m. Cost is $8 for toddlers and siblings, free for parents. Monthly themes Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm TOTS! at Cheekwood August 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm TOTS! at Cheekwood IT'S BACK! Tots and guardians can enjoy drop-in style, hands-on activities and a storytime Tuesdays - Saturdays. Included with General Admission or Membership, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library August 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library Enjoy songs, puppets, stories and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library August 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Tiny TEC August 25 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Tiny TEC Kiddos 2 - 4 years old can dive into colorful picture books and participate in fun, hands-on science activities inspired by the stories at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro) on select Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Family Movie Night at Rutherford County Farmers Market August 25 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Family Movie Night at Rutherford County Farmers Market The Rutherford County Farmers Market at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard #101, Murfreesboro) is opening late on select Tuesdays from 2 - 7 p.m. this summer for family movie night (movies start at 5 p.m.). The new series kicks off on May 19 with Toy Story. 2026 Schedule: MORE FARMERS MARKETS!, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center August 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center! $2.00, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Jack Johnson at Ascend Amphitheater August 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Jack Johnson at Ascend Amphitheater See Jack Johnson perform live at Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Avenue South, Nashville) with Lake Street Dive. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $121. MORE THINGS TO DO! $121	6 events 26 6 events, 26 9:30 am - 11:30 am Toddler Time at Franklin Library August 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Toddler Time at Franklin Library Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they sing, listen to stories, shake some shakers and have fun on select Wednesdays at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library August 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytimes at the Brentwood Library Enjoy songs, puppets, stories and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library August 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at Smyrna Library August 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at Smyrna Library Join at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) for stories, songs and fun games to enhance early literacy on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center August 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 p.m. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity weekly topics are posted online; look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bright Bites at Brentwood Library August 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bright Bites at Brentwood Library Join at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) for a fun STEAM-based cooking class where kids will make neon-colored cookies using Jell-O from 5 - 6 p.m. For grades 3 - 7. Registration required. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!	11 events 27 11 events, 27 9:30 am - 11:30 am Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library August 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they read stories, sing songs and more at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center August 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Kids ages 2 - 6 can join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center. $2.00, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Toddler Adventures at Cannonsburgh: Farm Day August 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Toddler Adventures at Cannonsburgh: Farm Day Bring your littles to Farm Day at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S Front St., Murfreesboro) to explore the Rawlins Tractor Shed, the newly renovated museum and visit the chickens as you learn about life on the farm from 10 - 11 a.m. Admission is $5 per toddler. For ages 5 and younger. Register online. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more! $5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library August 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the Spring Hill Public Library Children’s books, songs, fingerplays and a craft for preschoolers at the Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. MORE THINGS TO DO! Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Tinker TEC August 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Tinker TEC Kids ages 5-8 can join at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro) on select Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for fun-filled sessions where they explore nonfiction picture books and bring science to life with hands-on experiments. MORE THINGS TO DO!, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Archery Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center August 27 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Archery Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Sharpen your archery skills at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center. $3 – $5, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood August 27 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood Unwind amid the lush beauty of Cheekwood on Thursday evenings through August with music, food and more. $10 – $22, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” August 27 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “The course of true love never did run smooth.” The Bard is back at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park!, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Music on Main Block Party in Portland August 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Music on Main Block Party in Portland Enjoy this block party to celebrate PHS football, cheer and band with food trucks and live music from Mattie Taylor from 6 - 8:30 p.m. The free outdoor concert is held at 106 Main Street next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in downtown Portland. MORE CONCERTS!, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Franklin’s Summer Concert Series August 27 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Franklin’s Summer Concert Series The City of Frankin Parks and Recreation Department's new Summer Concert Series comes to Bicentennial Park (400 5th Ave N, Franklin) on select Thursday evenings in August from 6 - 9 p.m. This event is designed to bring the community together through live music and social dancing. Each evening will feature a different type of music to enjoy. Schedule TBR Line Dancing \| Thursday August 6th 5 Points Swing \| Thursday August 20th Williamson County Community Band \| Thursday August… + 1 More	6 events 28 6 events, 28 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo August 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Weekdays ALL summer long! Kids can try new and familiar instruments at Country Music Hall of Fame. Included with museum admission; free to museum members., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Storytime at MGL Library August 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Storytime at MGL Library Join for stories, songs and a craft every Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the MGL (Myrtle Glanton Lord) Public Library inside Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Murfreesboro). MORE THINGS TO DO!, 10:30 am - 11:30 am “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre August 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes little theater-goers through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. The show runs inside the Copeland Studio at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville), Aug. 15 through Oct. 25, on select Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30… $15.50, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Musicians Corner Fall Concert Series (+ Kidsville!) August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Musicians Corner Fall Concert Series (+ Kidsville!) Live music, the Kidsville craft tent, food vendors, artisans and more at Centennial Park., 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” August 28 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “The course of true love never did run smooth.” The Bard is back at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park!, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Full Moon Hikes at Owl’s Hill August 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Full Moon Hikes at Owl’s Hill Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds, then explore Owl's Hill (545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood) at sunset and enjoy the sights and sounds of day turning to night, listening for owls, coyotes, and night-singing insects. When the stars come out, look for constellations, planets and even meteors. No flashlights. Ages 12 and older (minors must be accompanied by an adult). Program begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $15. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO HERE… $15	18 events 29 18 events, 29 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Summer Splash at Nashville Zoo August 29 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Summer Splash at Nashville Zoo THIS Saturday! Kids can cool down with waterslides and splash pools on Festival Field! Regular Zoo admission, 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre August 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes little theater-goers through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. The show runs inside the Copeland Studio at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville), Aug. 15 through Oct. 25, on select Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30… $15.50, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Curious Naturalist August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Curious Naturalist What curious nature mystery will you explore today? Stop by the Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) and discover fascinating wildlife, plant life and more with a naturalist from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Adults and families welcome. On July 18, cool off in the creek while fishing for crawdads! FIND MORE THINGS TO DO FOR YOUR SPRING!, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm All American Reptile & Plant Expo August 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm All American Reptile & Plant Expo Families can observe exotic animals and plants up close and learn more about them at the The Fairgrounds Nashville Expo 1 building (625 Smith Ave., Nashville) on Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kids can "ooh and ahh" at snakes, geckos and lizards, turtles and tortoises, frogs, tarantulas and more. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and older; $8 for kids ages 6 - 12. Parking is $10. MORE THINGS TO DO! $6 – $15, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kids Fun Construction Festival August 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kids Fun Construction Festival Get your hard hats on and gear up for some big-time fun with some oversized toys! $17, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Baby Goat Cuddling August 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Baby Goat Cuddling Plenty of kid goat cuddling is available this month at Noble Dairy Farm! Check it out. $12, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Saturday Storytime at Brentwood Library August 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Saturday Storytime at Brentwood Library Families can join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) in the Story Room for stories, songs and crafts on Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 3 and older., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Parnassus Books Storytime August 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Parnassus Books Storytime It's Friends of Fantasy Day at Parnassus — bring the kids for storytime., 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours August 29 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours See hundreds of unique cars up close — the ones you don't usually get to see! $3 – $65, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Illustrate a Dolly Parton Lyric August 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Illustrate a Dolly Parton Lyric Come illustrate your favorite Parton lyric using watercolor materials inside the Country Music Hall of Fame's Taylor Swift Education (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) from 1 - 3 p.m. Draw your own “coat of many colors” or a steaming “cup of ambition”! Included with museum admission; free to museum members. MORE THINGS TO DO! $5 – $24.95 + 8 More
8 events 30 8 events, 30 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre August 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 pm “Mother Goose” at Nashville Children’s Theatre Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes little theater-goers through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. The show runs inside the Copeland Studio at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville), Aug. 15 through Oct. 25, on select Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30… $15.50, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn August 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn Enjoy a beautiful Sunday with self guided tours at the Gentle Barn., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm All American Reptile & Plant Expo August 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm All American Reptile & Plant Expo Families can observe exotic animals and plants up close and learn more about them at the The Fairgrounds Nashville Expo 1 building (625 Smith Ave., Nashville) on Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kids can "ooh and ahh" at snakes, geckos and lizards, turtles and tortoises, frogs, tarantulas and more. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and older; $8 for kids ages 6 - 12. Parking is $10. MORE THINGS TO DO! $6 – $15, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kids Fun Construction Festival August 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kids Fun Construction Festival Get your hard hats on and gear up for some big-time fun with some oversized toys! $17, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours August 30 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours See hundreds of unique cars up close — the ones you don't usually get to see! $3 – $65, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn August 30 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn Live music, vineyard views and tasty food in Arrington., 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” August 30 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nashville Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “The course of true love never did run smooth.” The Bard is back at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park!, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Chance The Rapper at The Ryman August 30 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Chance The Rapper at The Ryman See Chance The Rapper perform live inside the Ryman Auditorium (116 Fifth Ave. N, Nashville) at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $63. MORE CONCERTS! $63	1 event 31 1 event, 31 9:30 am - 10:30 am Early Explorers STEM Storytime August 31 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Early Explorers STEM Storytime Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT: Early Explorations at Adventure Science Center MORE STORYTIMES! $14 – $18