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November 12, 2024

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Rutherford Fun Spots for Tots!

Looking for play options for your littles? Days are better when you get out together and enjoy the community. Moose Magoo's has a "Toddler Town" (photo) just for the preschool set.

“Mommy, let’s play!” your little one begs, pulling on your hand. She’s loaded with pent-up energy and your out of options at home. Good news: Rutherford fun options are plentiful. Check it out:

BounceU
Murfreesboro: 615-893-8386
Open bounce times for all ages are generally Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 – 6 p.m. for $7.95 per child. Preschool Playdate sessions are select Fridays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for ages 18 months – 7 years for $7.95 for the first child, $6.95 for each additional.

Chuck E. Cheese’s
Murfreesboro: 615-217-8842
Classic games for little ones include Skee-Ball and Whack-A-Mole, plus there are kiddie rides. Hours are Sun – Thu 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Prices vary per game and food.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
Murfreesboro: 615-890-2300
Snack Attack happens Mondays at 4 p.m. and gives ages 3 and older a chance to make a yummy snack (cost is free with admission). Creation Station Art Activities takes place on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. The lineup this month:  Sept. 6: Salt and Watercolor Experiment; Sept. 13: Coffee Filter Apple Art; Sept. 20: Windsocks; Sept. 27: Paper Plate Apple Crafts.  On Wednesdays at 4 p.m., it’s Animal Antics time, allowing kids to meet the center’s resident animals for ages 5 and older. (cost is free with admission). Nature Nuts happens on Thursdays at 4 p.m. for ages 5 and older. Admission: $8 ages 2 and older, free ages younger than 2.

JumpStreet
Murfreesboro: 615-900-3060
Ages 3 and younger can play in the Earthquake Area every day for $4 per person. Hours: Sun – Thu 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Patterson Park Community Center
Murfreesboro: 615-893-7439
Busy Bees for ages 3 – 5 takes place Tue and Thu from 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. and costs $3. Check out the website for additional programs.

Skate Center Smyrna
Smyrna: 615-459-7655
Saturday Little Kids Skate session for ages 8 and younger is available 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and costs $6/$3 skate rental. The center offers supports that roll with your child as he skates or you may walk beside him. Hang around for the Family & Kids Skate at 12. (Also $6 admission with $3 rental). Regular skate session hours and admission prices vary, see site for details.

SkateCenter West
Murfreesboro: 615-895-1403
Bounce House is available to kids 48 inches or smaller during matinee sessions. Hours and admission rates vary, see site for details.

Sports*Com
Murfreesboro: 615-895-5040
Toddler Time with Thomas for ages 5 and younger takes place Fridays at 10 a.m. and costs $3. Tumbleweeds for ages 3 – 5 takes place Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. and costs $3.

The Wilderness Station
Murfreesboro: 615-217-3017
Wild Things for ages 1 – 4 takes place Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and costs $3.

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Susan Swindell Day, Editor

Susan Swindell Day is the editor in chief of Nashville Parent and the mom of four amazing kids.