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Early Explorers

Early Explorers STEM Storytime

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville

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

Monday Storytimes at Nashville Public Library

Various Nashville Public Library Branches Nashville

Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Monday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include Bellevue, Donelson, East, Green Hills, Inglewood, Looby and Richland Park. Call ahead to make sure there's open spots.   MORE STORYTIMES!

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

Bring the kids to the zoo for trick-or-treating, animal shows, ferris wheel rides and more through Nov. 1.

$19 – $23

Spooky Season Pumpkin Painting

Nashville Public Library Green Hills Branch ( 3701 Benham Ave, Nashville

Come paint a pumpkin at the Nashville Public Library Green Hills Branch (3701 Benham Ave, Nashville) from 6 - 7 p.m. Get inspired by the season and make your pumpkin the spookiest, silliest or most beautiful in town! They will supply pumpkins, paint and some spooky tunes! Please RSVP by giving us a call or email megan.mcalister@nashville.com so they can grab the right amount of pumpkins.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

Ghost Tours at The Hermitage

Ghost Tours at The Hermitage

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage 4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville

Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage). Experience the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, you will hear some of the tragedies and mysteries that befell the Jackson family, unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson and unexplained incidents. Learn more about the infamous Dickinson Duel, White House break-in during Jackson’s presidency, tomb robber and George Healy’s account of Andrew Jackson’s death. They even have accounts of ghost encounters on the…