Look forward to getting you and your littles out of the house this weekend! Mark your calendars for one of our top Things to Do with Kids (listed in no particular order).
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Top THINGS TO DO for Kids THIS Weekend:
Wishing Chair Puppetry Returns to Main Library
Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11
10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
FREE
Wishing Chair Puppet Shows return to the Children’s Theater on the second floor of the Main Library! Head downtown to hear a heartwarming Tennessee tale told with puppets at the downtown Main Nashville Public Library branch (615 Church St, Nashville). For ages 4 – 12, families are welcome. Also happens on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18.
Fam Jam at Country Music Hall of Fame
Saturday, April 11 | 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION; FREE FOR MEMBERS
Sing, dance, and play as a family inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center. Designed for families with children 5 years old and younger, the Family Jam Session is a participatory music-making experience that encourages child development through moving, singing and listening.
Princess Tea Party
Saturday, April 11 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$20 per child; $10 per adult
Registration required.
Join in for an afternoon filled with your favorite characters from fairy tales and storybooks. Mingle with princesses, princes and magical creatures while snacking on light refreshments and sipping on teas. Engage in activities like a special storytime and more. The event happens at the Williamson County Enrichment Center (110 Everbright Ave., Franklin). For ages 3 – 14.
Learn about agriculture through hands-on activities related to our everyday lives. Families can explore booths, participate in games and see farm animals, farm equipment and even fire trucks! It all happens at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro).
Seussical: The Musical at Nashville Children’s Theatre
Saturday, April 11 | 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 | 2 p.m.
$37.50 for adults; $27.50 for youth
Dive into the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss at Nashville Children’s Theatre (25 Middleton St, Nashville), running Wednesdays through Sundays through May 24. This musical brings to life tales like Horton Hears a Who!, Gertrude McFuzz and The Cat in the Hat. Recommended for ages 5 – 10.
Sensory Program with Love Learning Music
Saturday, April 11 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FREE
Love Learning Music will be at Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro) to provide low-stimulation music activities and to talk with families about music therapy resources in the community.
Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival and Expo
Saturday, April 11 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FREE
Spend the day at Bells Bend Outdoor Center (4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville) for the 14th annual Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival and Expo. Come out and see gear demos, outfitters, clubs and organizations, guided activities, food trucks and more. Included are archery, rock climbing, bouldering!
DinoTrek at Nashville Zoo
Daily through July 26 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
$5 per person (children under 2 are free) and is not included with Zoo admission (adults $27; ages 2 – 12 $23; under age 2 are free)
Dinosaurs are at Nashville Zoo! It’s a prehistoric educational exhibit featuring nearly 50 dinosaurs including Stegosaurus, Allosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Coelophysis, Dilophosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex and more! On Sunday, April 19, enjoy DinoTrek without sound or movement from 9 – 10 a.m.
Bingo’s Birthday at Nashville Children’s Theatre
Friday, April 10 | 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 11 | 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, April 12 \ 9:30 a.m.
$17.50
An immersive “Barnyard Bash” especially for ages 0–5, Bingo’s Birthday runs inside the Copeland Studio at Nashville Children’s Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) through May 17. A Snuggery four-pack is $60.
Kidsville Outdoors in the Park
Saturday, April 11 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FREE
Join in for Kidsville outdoors at Centennial Park playground (2500 West End Ave., Nashville). This Saturday, enjoy a storytime about The Parthenon (a history of reuse and recycling), then make creative reuse art, and play at the playground.
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