Here’s our top things to do with kids — listed in no particular order — through Sunday, May 7.
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1. Tinkering Garage
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7
The popular hands-on DIY workshops at the Adventure Science Center return Thursdays – Mondays through July 30.
2. Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Saturday, May 6 – Sunday, May 7
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Travel back to 16th Century England at the 37th Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival every Saturday and Sunday in May.
3. Disney’s Aladdin
Tuesday, May 2 – Sunday, May 7
Discover a whole new world at the hit Broadway musical Disney’s Aladdin at TPAC’s Jackson Hall.
4. Spring Tennessee Craft Fair
Friday, May 5 – Sunday, May 7
Shop finely-crafted artwork, enjoy live demos, craft together in the Kids’ Tent or enjoy take-and-make activities.
5. Taylaser
Saturday, May 6
Couldn’t get tickets to the live concert at Nissan Stadium this weekend? Check out this Taylor Swift-themed laser show at the Sudekum Planetarium in Adventure Science Center.
6. Hip Hop Cinderella
Saturday, May 6 – Sunday, May 7 (runs through May 21)
See this futuristic reimagining of the classic fairytale at Nashville Children’s Theatre.
7. Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast
Saturday, May 6
Enjoy while watching mermaids swim to music and teach you how to protect the ocean at the Aquarium Restaurant in Opry Mills Mall.
8. Days on the Farm
Friday, May 5
This living history field trip features more than 20 historical demonstrations with hands-on activities, live animals and captivating reenactors at Sam Davis Home in Smyrna.
9. DinoTrek at Nashville Zoo
Now through the end of July
Journey back in time and come face-to-face with 20 Jurassic beasts along a hidden path.
10. Home Depot Kids Workshops
Saturday, May 6
Kids can head in to their local Home Depot this Saturday to build something fun with staff in this free workshop.
