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January 17, 2025

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Top THINGS TO DO with Kids This Weekend

Winterfest at the Fountains at Gateway continues! Plus, the Jr. Naturalist at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center; Zoolumination continues and LOTS more to do!

Just because Christmas break is over doesn’t mean there isn’t LOTS to do in our top Things to Do with Kids in Middle Tennessee! Mix things up and take your family out to one of our favorite kid activities (listed in no particular order) this weekend.

Click on the links for more information about each event.

Top THINGS TO DO With Kids THIS Weekend:

Jr. Naturalist: Seed Science

Saturday, Jan. 18
1 – 2:30 p.m.


Winterfest at the Fountains at Gateway

Thurs – Sun through Feb. 2
Hours vary

Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop

Saturday, Jan. 18
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Cruise into various Lowe’s locations with your mini DIYer for this month’s “Build and Grow” kit! They’ll provide all the parts needed to roll away with a fun, hand-built toy that kids can really play with. Workshop happens from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reserve your spot online.


Saturday, Jan. 18
10:30 – 11 a.m.

The whole family is invited to put on their finest pajamas and come out to Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville) for a special family storytime.


3 Little Pigs STEM Storytime at Linebaugh

Saturday, Jan. 18
10 – 11 a.m.

Do you know the real story of the 3 Little Pigs? Could you design and build a better house? Join Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro) for a storytime adventure.


Saturday, Jan 18
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Get out those indoor roller skates (or roller blades) and bring the family out to the Shelby Community Center gym (401 S 20th St, Nashville)!


Thu. – Sun. thru Feb. 9
5 – 9 p.m.

Enter a realm of wonder where artists bring mythical creatures and wildlife to life in stunning scenes throughout the Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville). With new designs and over a thousand lanterns (some 100 feet long and 50 feet high!), the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival is spread across 60 acres with elaborate displays of your favorite Zoo animals, holiday-themed scenes and a 200-foot-long dragon.


Sunday, Jan. 19
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Come out to House of Cards (119 Third Ave. S, Nashville) for their weekly Sunday brunch and family-friendly magic show.

 

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