Yes, it pretty darn hot… Yes, it’s easy to stay indoors…. But get you and your littles out of the house this weekend and 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
Critter Craze in Goodlettsville
Friday, July 10 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FREE
Come check out what Nashville Zoo ZooVentures is bringing to Peay Park (200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville). They will be bringing three different types of species in this program from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tales at Twilight
Friday, July 10 | 6 – 7 p.m.
FREE
Bring the family for Metro Parks Music’s hour-long family performances offering interactive magic, stories, dance and music. This Friday, see the Centennial Youth Ballet perform at the Sevier Park Community Center (3021 Lealand Lane Nashville).
Family Firefly Hikes at Owl’s Hill
Friday, July 10 | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost is $25 per adults/child pair, $15 additional adult, $10 additional child
Find out what makes owls such good hunters, why a firefly lights up and how your vision changes in the dark at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary (545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood). Meet owl ambassadors, listen for night sounds and keep an eye out for nocturnal creatures during a kid-friendly hike through the meadow and orchard from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Dinosaur Adventure at The Fairgrounds Nashville
Saturday, July 11 | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 12 | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tickets for adults are $32.78; tickets for kids ages 2 – 12 are $44.14. Parking is $10.
Step into the world of prehistoric giants at The Fairgrounds Nashville Expo 1 building (401 Wingrove St., Nashville) This unique exhibit showcases life-sized, realistic dinosaurs that move and roar just like the real thing! Kids can dive into fun-filled activities, including Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, a prehistoric playground, dinosaur rides and more.
Fam Jam at Country Music Hall of Fame
Saturday, July 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.
Dive-In Movies at Nashville Shores
Friday, July 10 | 5 p.m.
Twilight tickets (after 4 p.m.) are available at the discounted rate of $39.99 plus tax. Children two years old and younger are free
Come enjoy some of your favorite movies on select Fridays in July at Nashville Shores (4001 Bell Road, Hermitage). Movies start at 5 p.m. at the wavepool, which will remain open during the movie but the waves will not be operating. Dive in movies are included with a paid waterpark admission ticket on that day or a season pass.
2026 Dive-In Movie Schedule:
- Friday, July 10 – Zootopia 2
- Friday, July 17 – Lilo & Stitch
- Friday, July 24 – The Bad Guys 2
Summer Splash at Nashville Zoo
Saturday, July 4 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$16 – $26 for adults; $12 – $22 for youth ages 2 – 12
Head to Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville) for the Festival Field transformed into a water wonderland! Enjoy slip & slide fun, animal-themed sprinklers, a bubble zone and splash pools for littles.
Rock N Roll Playhouse: Little Royals – A Prince Celebration
Sunday, July 12 | 12 – 2 p.m.
$20
Bring the whole family to the National Museum of African American Music (510 Broadway, Nashville) from 12 – 2 p.m. for a joyful, interactive concert experience celebrating the music and legacy of the one and only Prince. Designed for kids and families, this high-energy performance features a live band playing Prince-inspired favorites while encouraging singing, dancing and creative movement. Cost is $20.
Frist Arts Fest
Saturday, July 11 | 7 p.m.
FREE for members and guests ages 18 and younger; $20 for adults
Attention, Nashville art lovers! Join the Frist Art Museum (919 Broadway, Nashville) from 1 – 5 p.m. for performances, art making, demonstrations, music and more celebrating the following exhibitions:
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