Zzzoofari Slumber
Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Join us for a zoo-nique camping experience as you sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the snoozing animals. Enjoy a variety of activities that may include:
Private Keeper Talks
Animal Presentations
Hayrides
Crafts & More
Zzzoofari Slumber is an overnight camp session for families or escorted children and is recommended for children 4-12 years old. Each camp session is designed to give campers an outdoors adventure in a zoo-nique setting while offering some additional camping standards, such as roasting marshmallows and outdoor play.
Helpful Information: NO OPEN FLAME ALLOWED. The camp site is located on Festival Field next to the Jungle Gym. Restrooms are provided, but no shower facilities are available. Most of the animal exhibits will be closed so that the animals can rest, and The Jungle Gym will be closed after dark and before daybreak. Groups must provide adequate adult supervision. Children under 4 are not permitted.
Reservations:
Online or by phone at 615-833-1534 ext 138. Registration closes at 12pm on Friday preceding event date.
05/26/12 - 05/27/12
$30/Member
$40/Non-member
$25/Group Rate per person for Groups of 8 or more
NOTE: Registration closes at Noon on Friday preceding the event date. Advance, pre-paid reservations are required and space is limited!
- http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events/zoofari-slumber
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN, 37211
Wave Country Memorial Day Kick-Off
Presented by Wave Country at Wave Country
DON'T MISS THE SPEED SLIDES! Drop from a 40 foot tower and travel 80 feet!
One of the area's only wave-action swimming pools! Ride the waves, or just let them lap at your feet. There are calm, "non-wave" periods as well. You will also have access to three water flumes and two speed slides! There's even a kiddie pool with water dropping features and a children's playground. Floats are included in your admission but the supply of floats is limited. Extensive fast-food concessions available!
Note: Children 12 and under MUST be with an adult 18 years or older.
05/25/12 - 05/28/12
$12/Adults ages 13 and older, $10/Children ages 12 and under, Free/Children ages 2 and under
- http://www.nashville.gov/parks/water/wave_country.asp
Wave Country - 2320 Two Rivers Parkway, Nashville, TN, 37214
Share Our Food Kitchen: Free Monthly Meal
Presented by Community Church of Hendersonville at Community Church of Hendersonville
The Isaiah 58:7 Share Our Food Kitchen is serving a free meal to Hendersonville Tennessee residents from 1:30pm to 5:30pm the last Monday of each month at the Community Church of Hendersonville. All residents need to bring their Hendersonville I.D. and are encouraged to bring their children. Parking is available on Stadium Drive in the church parking lot behind the church.
May 28
June 25
July 30
August 27
September 24
October 29
November 26
December 31
05/28/12
Free with Hendersonville ID
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Community Church of Hendersonville - 381 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Presented by Tennessee Renaissance Festival at Castle Wynn
Travel back to 16th Century England at the annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival! Our Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Over 60 skilled Artisians from all over the country display their wares from silks to swords, gems to jewels. Flavors, aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear the sounds of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers as they echo through the trees. Color, movement, and peals of laughter welcome those who thrill to the challenges of Games of Skill and Man-Powered Rides.
Helpful Information: Tennessee Renaissance Festival is easily accessible from I-24, or I-65, or I-840. Our Festival is located off Highway 96, between Franklin and Murfreesboro. See map.Parking at the festival is Free!
05/05/12 - 05/28/12
$7-70/Ticket
- http://tnrenfest.com/
Castle Wynn - 2124 New Castle Road, Triune, TN, 37014
Nashville Ballet Children's Program - Martin Center
Presented by Nashville Ballet at Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Our dance program for children develops musicality, rhythm, movement skills, coordination, expression and creativity. It also encourages class participation, focus and confidence.
It is perfectly suited for children 2 to 6 years old. All children's program classes are open to boys and girls.
Faculty members use the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus as a template for their instruction, which provides a solid foundation for students moving into the Academy. Children's Program classes create a nurturing environment that enables each child to begin a lifelong love for dance.
All classes meet once per week and are offered at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet and the School of Nashville Ballet Brentwood Campus.
Mommy and Me (Dance With Me) | Age: 2 and up, with adult caregiver
Tuition: $305 per semester. Class meets once a week.
Taught by our beloved Miss Nan, Dance With Me encourages grace, coordination and a real love for dance, music and the spoken word, as well as language development, reading readiness and cognitive development. Miss Nan incorporates puppetry, drama and movement techniques into her instruction of different dance styles, ranging from classic ballet to interpretive modern dance. Parents, grandparents and caregivers join children in creating dances and learning poems or stories. They learn along with the children and get the added benefit of a great workout!
Joy of Dance | Age: 3 (Fall) / 4 (Spring)
Tuition: $305 per semester. Class meets once a week.
Specifically designed for the youngest dancer, this class is a fun way to foster a natural inclination for movement by developing control, coordination, gross motor skills, creativity and expressiveness while helping them understand their bodies and how they relate to space.
Creative Movement | Age: 4 (Fall) / 5 (Spring)
Tuition: $305 per semester. Class meets once a week.
In this class, students will develop a greater sense of confidence and self-esteem within an environment that encourage expressiveness and joy of movement. Children learn increased control and coordination in their movements. They also enhance their listening, cooperation and social skills in a nurturing environment.
Pre-Ballet | Age: 5 (Fall) / 6 (Spring)
Tuition: $305 per semester. Class meets once a week.
In this fun and expressive class, children develop coordination, creativity and musicality while beginning to learn foundational ballet vocabulary. This class encourages focus and participation, and provides a strong link to the Elementary Division.
01/17/12 - 05/29/12
$305/semester (per course)
- http://www.nashvilleballet.com/school/children
Martin Center for Nashville Ballet - 3630 Redmon Street, Nashville, TN, 37209
Nashville Ballet Children's Program - Brentwood Campus
Presented by Nashville Ballet at School of Nashville Ballet - Brentwood Campus
Our dance program for children develops musicality, rhythm, movement skills, coordination, expression and creativity. It also encourages class participation, focus and confidence.
It is perfectly suited for children 2 to 6 years old. All children's program classes are open to boys and girls.
Faculty members use the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus as a template for their instruction, which provides a solid foundation for students moving into the Academy. Children's Program classes create a nurturing environment that enables each child to begin a lifelong love for dance.
All classes meet once per week and are offered at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet and the School of Nashville Ballet Brentwood Campus.
Mommy and Me (Dance With Me) | Age: 2 and up, with adult caregiver
Tuition: $305 per semester. Class meets once a week.
Taught by our beloved Miss Nan, Dance With Me encourages grace, coordination and a real love for dance, music and the spoken word, as well as language development, reading readiness and cognitive development. Miss Nan incorporates puppetry, drama and movement techniques into her instruction of different dance styles, ranging from classic ballet to interpretive modern dance. Parents, grandparents and caregivers join children in creating dances and learning poems or stories. They learn along with the children and get the added benefit of a great workout!
Joy of Dance | Age: 3 (Fall) / 4 (Spring)
Tuition: $305 per semester. Class meets once a week.
Specifically designed for the youngest dancer, this class is a fun way to foster a natural inclination for movement by developing control, coordination, gross motor skills, creativity and expressiveness while helping them understand their bodies and how they relate to space.
Creative Movement | Age: 4 (Fall) / 5 (Spring)
Tuition: $305 per semester. Class meets once a week.
In this class, students will develop a greater sense of confidence and self-esteem within an environment that encourage expressiveness and joy of movement. Children learn increased control and coordination in their movements. They also enhance their listening, cooperation and social skills in a nurturing environment.
Pre-Ballet | Age: 5 (Fall) / 6 (Spring)
Tuition: $305 per semester. Class meets once a week.
In this fun and expressive class, children develop coordination, creativity and musicality while beginning to learn foundational ballet vocabulary. This class encourages focus and participation, and provides a strong link to the Elementary Division.
01/17/12 - 05/29/12
$305/semester (per course)
- http://www.nashvilleballet.com/school/children
School of Nashville Ballet - Brentwood Campus - 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027
Preschool Storytime
Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch
Features picture books, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and other activities. For group reservations and scheduling, please call (615) 880-3957.
01/26/11 - 05/30/12
Free Admission
- http://www.library.nashville.org/
Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch - 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN, 37211
Weekly Reader
Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch
Our Weekly Reader school age program includes books, crafts, activities, and other fun events.
01/27/11 - 05/31/12
Free Admission
- http://www.library.nashville.org/
Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch - 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN, 37211
Seeds of Hope
Presented by Monroe Harding Inc. at Monroe Harding, Inc.
Seeds of Hope is a self-guided garden tour benefiting Monroe Harding, Inc. The tour is celebrating its 10th year with five premier gardens.
06/02/12
TBA
- http://www.monroeharding.org
Monroe Harding, Inc. - 1120 Glendale Lane, Nashville, TN, 37204
Cyberchase - The Chase is On!
Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center
Prepare to journey out of this world and into Cyberspace with Adventure Science Center’s latest temporary exhibit, Cyberchase—The Chase is On! opening on Saturday, Jan. 21. The exhibit is based on the popular Emmy award-winning PBS KIDS GO! animated television series and invites visitors to join forces with the show’s characters and use math to fight evil.
“We want to show kids that math is not only fun, but it’s everywhere and everyone can be good at it,” said Susan Duvenhage, CEO of Adventure Science Center. “For teachers and parents, the exhibit aligns with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics curriculum standards, engages problem-solving skills and can empower kids to approach math with an ‘I can do this’ attitude. Cyberchase is also bilingual (Spanish), making it accessible to a diverse audience.”
Visitors enter Cyberspace through a special portal to explore favorite cybersites from the acclaimed cartoon, including Control Central, the Grim Wreaker and Poddleville. Guests help the CyberSquad – the show’s heroes - protect the virtual universe from Cyberchase’s villainous Hacker by applying math concepts such as place value, algebra, geometry, fractions and probability. Kids will not only “do” math, but experience it firsthand through the exhibit’s activities and interactive components. By the end of their visit, children and parents alike will have a better understanding and knowledge of math and will be able to approach it with a positive attitude.
Among the activities in the Cyberchase exhibit, visitors will have the opportunity to use their math and reasoning skills to:
Reinstall the “power circuits” removed by the dastardly villain Hacker in Restore the Power;
Attempt to pedal to a million with the Cyber Cycle;
Prevent Hacker’s rocket from reaching Control Central and explore probability in Stop the Launch; and
Strategize a winning plan in the Dragon Dilemma problem-solving challenge.
Opening day activities include opportunities for visitors to learn about shapes through the ancient art of origami, to explore the secrets of coded messages, to discover mathematical shapes in nature, and more hands-on fun for the whole family.
Cyberchase—The Race is On! was developed by the Children’s Museum of Houston in partnership with Thirteen/WNET New York and is nationally funded by the National Science Foundation.
Exhibit runs through June 3, 2012.
01/21/12 - 06/03/12
Admission to Cyberchase is included with regular admission to Adventure Science Center, which is $12 for adults; $10 for children ages 2 to 12 and seniors 65+. Certified TN teachers (with active school ID) are free.
- http://www.adventuresci.com/default.aspx?section=exhibits&title=cyberchase&page=308
Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37203
Music City Nationals-Pro UCI Series
Presented by Music City BMX Association at Hamilton Creek Park
National BMX (bicycle motocross) event and pro-UCI series event featuring hundreds of riders from around the world.
Music City BMX is a bicycle motocross track sanctioned by USA BMX. Our season runs March through November, weather permitting. During the season, gate practice is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-8:00p. The cost is $3 for the first family member and $2 for each additional family member. Local races are held most Sundays with registration 2-3p. The cost is $10, plus $1 for each additional class (i.e., open, cruiser). Please see our calendar for details. You must hold a valid USA BMX license to ride the track. Please see registration when the track is open to obtain your license.
06/01/12 - 06/03/12
Parking $10
Rider registration $25 pre-race, $50 national
- http://www.usabmx.com
Hamilton Creek Park - 2901 Bell Road, Nashville, TN, 37217
12th Annual Warner Parks Children's Picnic
Presented by Friends of Warner Parks at Warner Parks Nature Center
Bring your whole family for music and nature-related fun and games. Clowns, hikes, arts and crafts, face painting, and a fabulous silent auction are just a few of the highlights. Families may pack their own picnic or purchase picnic lunches during the event. Reservations are not required for this event.
Bring your whole family for music and nature-related fun and games. Live music, hikes, arts and crafts, face painting, and a fabulous silent auction are just a few of the highlights.
Families may pack their own picnic or purchase picnic lunches during the event. This event is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 per person up to $20 per family. Reservations are not required for this event, which will take place rain or shine.
06/09/12
Free Admission
- http://www.friendsofwarnerparks.com/childrenspicnic.html
Warner Parks Nature Center - 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221
CMA Music Festival 2012 ft. Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, and more
Presented by Country Music Association - CMA at LP Field
CMA Music Festival is the ultimate destination for Country Music fans from around the globe, featuring non-stop concerts, autograph signings, celebrity events, and more. In 2011, Nashville's signature music event celebrated 40 years of providing unique artist/fan interactions since starting as Fan Fair® in 1972. Plans are underway for surprises and special events to commemorate the occasion.
Slated to perform at the 2012 CMA Music festival: Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Alan Jackson, Scotty McCreery, and reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, The Band Perry, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Zac Brown Band.
CMA Music Festival 2012 four-day ticket packages include:
- Star-packed NIGHTLY CONCERTS at LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans
- DAILY CONCERTS at Riverfront Park, including early admittance into the venu
- Stage-front PHOTO LINE access at LP Field and Riverfront Park
- DAILY AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS at the Fan Fair Exhibit Hall at Nashville Convention Center
- Themed outdoor exhibits and entertainment
- FREE in-town SHUTTLES between major event sites
- The Wednesday Experience, featuring the CMA Music Festival Kickoff PARADE & BLOCK PARTY
06/07/12 - 06/10/12
$115-$325/4-day Festival Pass; Free Admission/Children 3 years and younger
Note: Four-day ticket holders get access to the FAN PHOTO LINE that runs directly in front of the LP Field stage. So no matter where your seats are located, you can get up close and personal!
- http://www.cmafest.com/
LP Field - 1 Titans Way, Nashville, TN, 37213
Camp Sign Me Up - June 2012
Presented by Hearing Bridges at Mary McKinney Youth Center at Bridges
Bridges, formerly League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and EAR Foundation, will host the following summer camps in 2012 for youth:
• Camp Sign Me Up is a day camp for hearing youth who want to learn sign language! Camp costs $35 per camper.
June 4–June 8, 2012 for K – 5th graders and June 11–June 15, 2012 for 6th – 12th graders
• Camp Jump Start is a day camp for Deaf and hard of hearing youth who want to improve their reading skills.
July 9–July 13 and July 16–July 20, 2012 for K – 12th graders.
Unless otherwise noted, camps are held at the Mary McKinney Youth Center at Bridges, 415 4th Avenue South in downtown Nashville. Space is limited, reserve your spot today! For more information or to register for any or all of the camps, contact Julie Perdue, Youth Program Manager, at (615) 248-8828 or jp@hearingbridges.org or visit Bridges’s website, www.hearingbridges.org.
Bridges is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to unite the Deaf, the hard of hearing and the hearing communities through education, services, and support, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. Bridges provides a range of programs and services to middle Tennessee and parts of southern Kentucky.
06/04/12 - 06/15/12
$35/camper
Contact Julie Perdue, Youth Program Manager, at (615) 248-8828 or jp@hearingbridges.org or visit Bridges’s website, www.hearingbridges.org.
- http://hearingbridges.org/event/camp_rise_and_sign1
Mary McKinney Youth Center at Bridges - 415 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37201
Dive-In Movie: Dolphin Tale
Presented by Nashville Shores at Nashville Shores
Come join us for Dive-In Movies at Nashville Shores! We'll show feature-length movies on the shores of Percy Priest Lake on select nights throughout the summer.
NOTE: Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day. The movie will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30pm. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
06/15/12
Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day.
2012 Season Passes:
$59.99 +tax
2012 Daily Admission Prices:
TBA
2011 Daily Admission Prices:
$29.99 +tax/General (48" and taller)
$24.99 +tax/Junior (Under 48")
$24.99 +tax/Military with ID and Seniors (55+)
Free/Children 2 and under
$8/Parking per vehicle
- http://nashvilleshores.com/dive-in-movies-cms-161
Nashville Shores - Nashville Shores, Hermitage, TN, 37076
18th Annual RC Moon Pie Festival
Presented by Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce at Downtown Bell Buckle
In the rolling hills of middle Tennessee lies the tiny town of Bell Buckle and on the third Saturday in June two Southern traditions, RC Colas and a Moon Pie, are brought together for a grand celebration. It's a jam packed day of fun for the whole family. There is plenty of country and bluegrass music, clogging dancers, Moon Pie games, crafts, and the ever popular "Synchronized Wading Extravaganza". The food vendors will feature Southern fares such as Tennessee Smoked Barbecue, hand squeezed lemonade and deep fried Moon Pies. Cutting of the world's largest Moon Pie rounds out the day.
Also take part in the RC Moon Pie 10 mile run. Approximately 1,000 runners taking part in the 17th annual RC-Moon Pie 10 Mile Run. The grueling course is both a challenge and delight for runners aging from 10 to the over 70’s crowd. Run beside someone during this race and make a friend. Bonds are created between those who conquer "The Hill". All is worth it when you make the turn into the backstretch lined with cheering people and the smell of good food being cooked up just for you. Pomp and circumstance reign with the coronation of the King and Queen.A day of fun for young and old celebrating THREE southern traditions: RC Colas, Moon Pies and Historic Bell Buckle, Tennessee- where we are 100 years behind the times and proud of it!
06/16/12
Free Admission
- http://www.bellbucklechamber.com/
Downtown Bell Buckle - 4 Railroad Square, Bell Buckle, TN, 37020
International Folkfest 2012
Presented by International Folkloric Society at Downtown Murfreesboro
With dance groups from around the world, the International Folkfest promises to be a week of excitement and education. Throughout the week, international groups will perform for area schools, youth and senior citizen organizations and for civic clubs.
06/10/12 - 06/17/12
- http://www.mboro-international-folkfest.org/
Downtown Murfreesboro - Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
42nd Annual American Artisan Festival
Presented by American Artisan Festival at Centennial Park
In 2012, the festival will host the work of 165 exhibitors from 35 states across America. Each has been selected for excellence within their medium including jewelry, pottery, wood, blown glass, photography, clothing, metal, outdoor furniture, toys, candles, batiks, handmade paper, leather, hats and more. Find an incredible gift for Dad, or the perfect gift for yourself – there is amazing artistry this year and something for everyone.
Each year we make sure to have some of Nashville's incredible musical talent on hand to play live music for our guests. We will update the site with the artists as soon as we confirm the schedule of performers. It wouldn't be any fun without great refreshments—come and have a picnic lunch or dinner at the fair and enjoy a variety of delicious foods and beverages from more than twelve different vendors. Finally, there is always a FREE Children’s Art booth for kids of all ages to create their own handiwork, with skilled supervision on hand.
GIVE BACK TO NASHVILLE: HONOR FOUNDER NANCY SATURN
Nancy Saturn, local arts pioneer, and the founder of the American Artisan Festival and Gallery, died on March 9, 2010 following a valiant fight against breast cancer. We plan to celebrate the life and legacy of Nancy Saturn, and her passion, which was both to support the arts in Nashville, as well as raise awareness and support for Gilda’s Club Nashville, a gathering place for people with cancer.
In Nancy's honor, we will donate 10% of all profits to support local arts organizations and Gilda's Club Nashville. Join us to make a difference!
06/15/12 - 06/17/12
Free Admission
- http://www.american-artisan.com/
Centennial Park - 2598 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203
Who's Got Next?
Presented by Midnight Basketball League/Program
Featuring some of the best athletes in the nation, The 5th Annual "Who's Got Next" Classic of Nashville, TN, is a highly competitive Youth and Adult Men and Women’s Basketball tournament. You’ll see premiere players from former collegiate to current professionals of the NBA.
Just four years ago, we started with only 16 teams. In 2011, we accompanied over 70 teams from across the nation and attract several future collegiate standouts to NBA notables such as Penny Hardaway, Thaddeus Young, Corey Brewer, Brandan Wright, Lester Hudson, Cedric Henderson, Hot Sauce, Spyda and more! Bring the whole family for food, fun, and great entertainment! Proceeds benefit the Midnight Basketball League – an educational, crime prevention program for underserved youth and young adults.
Teams must register by June 1, 2012
06/22/12 - 06/24/12
$10/Day Pass
Free Admission/kids 5 and under
Teams must register by June 1, 2011
- http://www.jseworld.org
Share Our Food Kitchen: Free Monthly Meal
Presented by Community Church of Hendersonville at Community Church of Hendersonville
The Isaiah 58:7 Share Our Food Kitchen is serving a free meal to Hendersonville Tennessee residents from 1:30pm to 5:30pm the last Monday of each month at the Community Church of Hendersonville. All residents need to bring their Hendersonville I.D. and are encouraged to bring their children. Parking is available on Stadium Drive in the church parking lot behind the church.
June 25
July 30
August 27
September 24
October 29
November 26
December 31
06/25/12
Free with Hendersonville ID
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Community Church of Hendersonville - 381 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Dive-In Movie: Transformers 3
Presented by Nashville Shores at Nashville Shores
Come join us for Dive-In Movies at Nashville Shores! We'll show feature-length movies on the shores of Percy Priest Lake on select nights throughout the summer.
NOTE: Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day. The movie will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30pm. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
06/29/12
Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day.
2012 Season Passes:
$59.99 +tax
2012 Daily Admission Prices:
TBA
2011 Daily Admission Prices:
$29.99 +tax/General (48" and taller)
$24.99 +tax/Junior (Under 48")
$24.99 +tax/Military with ID and Seniors (55+)
Free/Children 2 and under
$8/Parking per vehicle
- http://nashvilleshores.com/dive-in-movies-cms-161
Nashville Shores - Nashville Shores, Hermitage, TN, 37076
Natural Selection: Darwin's Mystery of Mysteries
Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center
Join young Charles Darwin on an adventurous voyage of exploration circumnavigating the globe on the HMS Beagle. Witness the thrill of scientific discovery by seeing the world through Darwin’s eyes. Make observations of the most beautiful natural scenery and let the pieces of the scientific puzzle slowly but surely fall into place. Allow Darwin himself to reveal the simple and beautiful mechanism that explains the origin of species: Natural Selection.
Natural Selection is recommended for ages 4 and up.
03/01/12 - 06/30/12
$6 non-members
$4 ASC members
General admission to the Science Center also required during regular hours.
- http://www.sudekumplanetarium.com/schedule/index.shtml
Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37203
Dive-In Movie: Captain America
Presented by Nashville Shores at Nashville Shores
Come join us for Dive-In Movies at Nashville Shores! We'll show feature-length movies on the shores of Percy Priest Lake on select nights throughout the summer.
NOTE: Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day. The movie will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30pm. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
07/06/12
Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day.
2012 Season Passes:
$59.99 +tax
2012 Daily Admission Prices:
TBA
2011 Daily Admission Prices:
$29.99 +tax/General (48" and taller)
$24.99 +tax/Junior (Under 48")
$24.99 +tax/Military with ID and Seniors (55+)
Free/Children 2 and under
$8/Parking per vehicle
- http://nashvilleshores.com/dive-in-movies-cms-161
Nashville Shores - Nashville Shores, Hermitage, TN, 37076
Moving Towards a Cure Brain Tumor Awareness 5k Run/Walk
Presented by Miles for hope at Shelby Bottoms Park, Riverview Shelter
Miles For Hope is holding its 2nd Annual “Moving Towards A Cure®” event in Nashville, Tennessee. Come join us on Saturday, July 7, 2012 for a family-friendly day to include a 5K OR 1M Run/Walk at beautiful Shelby Bottoms Park (Riverview Shelter) in Nashville! Day of event registration begins at 8:00am and a continental breakfast will be served. Register in advance at Fees: 5K Run/Walk & 1M Family Fun Run $20 thru 6/23/12. Fees will be $25 thereafter. Virtual participants welcomed: $20 fee. All fees include an event t-shirt if registered by 6/16/12. After this date, only while supplies last. Visit Miles For Hope for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you would like to help out, please call (727) 781-4673, or register as a volunteer online.
07/07/12
$20/person; $25/after 06/23/12. Registration fee includes entry fee, bib number, event t-shirt*, breakfast and finishing medal.
*Must register by 06/16/12
- http://www.BrainTumorEvents.org/Nashville2012
Shelby Bottoms Park, Riverview Shelter - 451 S 20th Street, Nashville, TN, 37206
Captain Louie
Presented by Roxy Regional Theatre at Roxy Regional Theatre
Young Louie feels lonely and without friends in his new neighborhood. Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween Night, Louie returns to his old neighborhood friends in an imaginary journey on the wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. The story is full of tricks and treats, and the incomparable music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz. Most of all, CAPTAIN LOUIE is about friendship — the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones.
Based on the book "The Trip" by Ezra Jack Keats.
06/22/12 - 07/07/12
$20/Adult
$15/Children (under 13)
- http://roxyregionaltheatre.org/season/
Roxy Regional Theatre - 100 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040
Camp Jump Start - July 2012
Presented by Hearing Bridges at Mary McKinney Youth Center at Bridges
Bridges, formerly League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and EAR Foundation, will host the following summer camps in 2012 for youth:
• Camp Jump Start is a day camp for Deaf and hard of hearing youth who want to improve their reading skills.
July 9–July 13 and July 16–July 20, 2012 for K – 12th graders.
Unless otherwise noted, camps are held at the Mary McKinney Youth Center at Bridges, 415 4th Avenue South in downtown Nashville. Space is limited, reserve your spot today! For more information or to register for any or all of the camps, contact Julie Perdue, Youth Program Manager, at (615) 248-8828 or jp@hearingbridges.org or visit Bridges’s website, www.hearingbridges.org.
Bridges is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to unite the Deaf, the hard of hearing and the hearing communities through education, services, and support, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. Bridges provides a range of programs and services to middle Tennessee and parts of southern Kentucky.
07/09/12 - 07/20/12
Contact Julie Perdue, Youth Program Manager, at (615) 248-8828 or jp@hearingbridges.org or visit Bridges’s website, www.hearingbridges.org.
- http://hearingbridges.org/event/camp_rise_and_sign1
Mary McKinney Youth Center at Bridges - 415 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37201
Cowboys
Presented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse
For the first time in 30 years, this hilarious and tuneful musical comedy returns to the Playhouse stage. CCP’s 1981 world premiere production played to uproarious laughter and sellout houses, and now Cowboys returns to delight a whole new generation of audiences, prior to its national release!
Come to Cumberland County Playhouse for a live performance of Cowboys!
04/13/12 - 07/20/12
$24/Adults
$23/Seniors (62 & older)
$22/Group (15 or more adults)
$12/Child
- http://www.ccplayhouse.com
Cumberland County Playhouse - 221 Tennessee Avenue, Crossville, TN, 38555
Dive-In Movie: Soul Surfer
Presented by Nashville Shores at Nashville Shores
Come join us for Dive-In Movies at Nashville Shores! We'll show feature-length movies on the shores of Percy Priest Lake on select nights throughout the summer.
NOTE: Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day. The movie will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30pm. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
07/27/12
Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day.
2012 Season Passes:
$59.99 +tax
2012 Daily Admission Prices:
TBA
2011 Daily Admission Prices:
$29.99 +tax/General (48" and taller)
$24.99 +tax/Junior (Under 48")
$24.99 +tax/Military with ID and Seniors (55+)
Free/Children 2 and under
$8/Parking per vehicle
- http://nashvilleshores.com/dive-in-movies-cms-161
Nashville Shores - Nashville Shores, Hermitage, TN, 37076
Youth Production: THE SECRET GARDEN
Presented by Street Theatre Company at Street Theatre
This enchanting classic of children's literature is brought to life on the stage. Orphaned in India, 11 year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his invalid son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which guides Mary her through her new life, in this timeless and compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.
07/13/12 - 07/28/12
$6/ticket
- http://www.streettheatrecompany.org/index.html
Street Theatre - 1933 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN, 37210
Ice Day
Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Looking for a chilly place to pass the "dog days of summer?" Come to Nashville Zoo and chill out with the animals! This mid-summer event is ice-packed with fun activities, including: popsicle treats for the animals, free ice cream samples for our human guests provided by Blue Bell Ice Cream, an ice cream eating contest, a water slide inflatable and much, much more!
Helpful Information: This event is included in regular admission.
07/28/12
Included with general admission
Regular Zoo Admisssion:
$15/Adults and Teens
$13/Seniors ages 65 and over
$10/Children ages 3-12
Free/Children under 3 and Zoo members
- http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events/ice-day
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN, 37211
Share Our Food Kitchen: Free Monthly Meal
Presented by Community Church of Hendersonville at Community Church of Hendersonville
The Isaiah 58:7 Share Our Food Kitchen is serving a free meal to Hendersonville Tennessee residents from 1:30pm to 5:30pm the last Monday of each month at the Community Church of Hendersonville. All residents need to bring their Hendersonville I.D. and are encouraged to bring their children. Parking is available on Stadium Drive in the church parking lot behind the church.
July 30
August 27
September 24
October 29
November 26
December 31
07/30/12
Free with Hendersonville ID
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Community Church of Hendersonville - 381 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Dive-In Movie: Real Steel
Presented by Nashville Shores at Nashville Shores
Come join us for Dive-In Movies at Nashville Shores! We'll show feature-length movies on the shores of Percy Priest Lake on select nights throughout the summer.
NOTE: Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day. The movie will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30pm. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
08/10/12
Dive-In movies are included with a Nashville Shores season pass or paid waterpark admission on that day.
2012 Season Passes:
$59.99 +tax
2012 Daily Admission Prices:
TBA
2011 Daily Admission Prices:
$29.99 +tax/General (48" and taller)
$24.99 +tax/Junior (Under 48")
$24.99 +tax/Military with ID and Seniors (55+)
Free/Children 2 and under
$8/Parking per vehicle
- http://nashvilleshores.com/dive-in-movies-cms-161
Nashville Shores - Nashville Shores, Hermitage, TN, 37076
Wave Country Summer Season
Presented by Wave Country at Wave Country
DON'T MISS THE SPEED SLIDES! Drop from a 40 foot tower and travel 80 feet!
One of the area's only wave-action swimming pools! Ride the waves, or just let them lap at your feet. There are calm, "non-wave" periods as well. You will also have access to three water flumes and two speed slides! There's even a kiddie pool with water dropping features and a children's playground. Floats are included in your admission but the supply of floats is limited. Extensive fast-food concessions available!
Note: Children 12 and under MUST be with an adult 18 years or older.
06/01/12 - 08/13/12
$12/Adults ages 13 and older, $10/Children ages 12 and under, Free/Children ages 2 and under;
Season Passes Adult $75.00 resident of Davidson County; Season Passes Adult $82.00 resident outside of Davidson County; Season Passes for Children are $65.00
Rates will be half price for children Monday through Thursday from the hours of 3pm to 5pm.
- http://www.nashville.gov/parks/water/wave_country.asp
Wave Country - 2320 Two Rivers Parkway, Nashville, TN, 37214
Wave Country Weekend
Presented by Wave Country at Wave Country
The area's only wave-action swimming pool! Ride the waves, or just let them lap at your feet. There are floats available for you to rent, and there are calm, "non-wave" periods as well. Or, have fun on the three water flumes. There's even a children's playground and sand volleyball pits. Extensive fast-food concessions available. Check out twospeed slides that drop from a 40-foot tower and travel 80 feet!
Please note: Open Saturdays and Sundays only and Labor Day. 10:00am - 7:00pm. Closed for the season after Labor Day.
08/18/12 - 08/19/12
$12/Adults ages 13 and older, $10/Children ages 12 and under, Free/Children ages 2 and under
- http://www.wavecountry.org
Wave Country - 2320 Two Rivers Parkway, Nashville, TN, 37214
2012 Wilson County Fair
Presented by Wilson County Fair at James E. Ward Agricultural Center
Wilson County Fair's mission is to promote, encourage, and stimulate the civic welfare and betterment of Wilson County, Tennessee, and the surrounding geographical area, through the promotion, ownership and operation of a Fair and other similar endeavors; to promote, encourage and maintain interest in agriculture, labor, industry, recreation, business, commerce, trade and any other civic function or interest by the exhibition method or otherwise; to cooperate with other citizens and groups of citizens interested in the same or similar purposes.
08/17/12 - 08/25/12
$7/Adult
$5/Children ages 6-12
Free/Children 5 and under
$30/Season Ticket
NOTE: Check the website for other updated ticket information.
- http://www.wilsoncountyfair.net/
James E. Ward Agricultural Center - 945 Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN, 37087
Music City Festival & BBQ Championship
Presented by Music City BBQ Festival at Riverfront Park
This two-day event will bring 20,000 + folks to downtown for festvities and live entertainment! Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville will be hopping with vendors, exhibits, live music stages, a kids zone with a kids activity stage, the Music City Car Show (Saturday) and the smell of 100+ BBQ teams vying for bragging rights and championship trophies.
This year’s headliners will be The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson (Friday, Aug. 24) and Grand Funk Railroad (Saturday, August 25). This year’s American rock lineup on the Grand Ole’ Porker Stage is only part of all the fun the annual festival offers.
Part of the proceeds will benefit Shriners Children's Hospital and Hands On Nashville Main Sponsors: Nashville Music City, DET Distributing (Miller Lite), and Durham & Dread.
08/24/12 - 08/25/12
TBA
- http://www.musiccitybbqfestival.com
Riverfront Park - 100 First Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37201
Wave Country Weekend
Presented by Wave Country at Wave Country
The area's only wave-action swimming pool! Ride the waves, or just let them lap at your feet. There are floats available for you to rent, and there are calm, "non-wave" periods as well. Or, have fun on the three water flumes. There's even a children's playground and sand volleyball pits. Extensive fast-food concessions available. Check out twospeed slides that drop from a 40-foot tower and travel 80 feet!
Please note: Open Saturdays and Sundays only and Labor Day. 10:00am - 7:00pm. Closed for the season after Labor Day.
08/25/12 - 08/26/12
$12/Adults ages 13 and older, $10/Children ages 12 and under, Free/Children ages 2 and under
- http://www.wavecountry.org
Wave Country - 2320 Two Rivers Parkway, Nashville, TN, 37214
Share Our Food Kitchen: Free Monthly Meal
Presented by Community Church of Hendersonville at Community Church of Hendersonville
The Isaiah 58:7 Share Our Food Kitchen is serving a free meal to Hendersonville Tennessee residents from 1:30pm to 5:30pm the last Monday of each month at the Community Church of Hendersonville. All residents need to bring their Hendersonville I.D. and are encouraged to bring their children. Parking is available on Stadium Drive in the church parking lot behind the church.
August 27
September 24
October 29
November 26
December 31
08/27/12
Free with Hendersonville ID
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Community Church of Hendersonville - 381 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Wave Country Weekend
Presented by Wave Country at Wave Country
The area's only wave-action swimming pool! Ride the waves, or just let them lap at your feet. There are floats available for you to rent, and there are calm, "non-wave" periods as well. Or, have fun on the three water flumes. There's even a children's playground and sand volleyball pits. Extensive fast-food concessions available. Check out twospeed slides that drop from a 40-foot tower and travel 80 feet!
Please note: Open Saturdays and Sundays only and Labor Day. 10:00am - 7:00pm. Closed for the season after Labor Day.
09/01/12 - 09/02/12
$12/Adults ages 13 and older, $10/Children ages 12 and under, Free/Children ages 2 and under
- http://www.wavecountry.org
Wave Country - 2320 Two Rivers Parkway, Nashville, TN, 37214
Zzzoofari Slumber
Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Join us for a zoo-nique camping experience as you sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the snoozing animals. Enjoy a variety of activities that may include:
Private Keeper Talks
Animal Presentations
Hayrides
Crafts & More
Zzzoofari Slumber is an overnight camp session for families or escorted children and is recommended for children 4-12 years old. Each camp session is designed to give campers an outdoors adventure in a zoo-nique setting while offering some additional camping standards, such as roasting marshmallows and outdoor play.
Helpful Information: NO OPEN FLAME ALLOWED. The camp site is located on Festival Field next to the Jungle Gym. Restrooms are provided, but no shower facilities are available. Most of the animal exhibits will be closed so that the animals can rest, and The Jungle Gym will be closed after dark and before daybreak. Groups must provide adequate adult supervision. Children under 4 are not permitted.
Reservations:
Online or by phone at 615-833-1534 ext 138. Registration closes at 12pm on Friday preceding event date.
09/01/12 - 09/02/12
$30/Member
$40/Non-member
$25/Group Rate per person
NOTE: Registration closes at NOON on the Friday preceding the event. Advance, pre-paid reservations are required and space is limited!
- http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events/zoofari-slumber
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN, 37211
Every Tree Tells a Story
Presented by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
This stunning exhibition comes to Cheekwood from the Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) in Washington, D.C. and features 25 images of 12 different sites in the US and Puerto Rico as captured by prize-winning and renowned photographers. Every Tree Tells a Story focuses on the irreplaceable trees and tree groupings, often associated with historically significant people and events that have shaped the development of communities and cultures. The traveling photography exhibition features sentinel and specimen trees, allées and boulevards, urban forests, formal and vernacular— horticultural features that surround us and are living reminders of our heritage. These trees and tree groupings recall our nation’s past and have the potential to bear witness to coming generations. These natural and living features command the same awe and admiration that our culture bestows upon the arts, architecture, and design. Learn more about each one of the features at www.tclf.org/EveryTree.
05/26/12 - 09/02/12
ADMISSION PRICES:
$12 - Adults
$10 - Seniors (65 +)
$5 - College Students w/ ID
$5 - Youth (3 - 17)
Free - Under 3
50% MILITARY DISCOUNT for military personnel. Must show current military ID.
PARKING:
$3 per car (Members park FREE)
- http://cheekwood.org
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art - 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, 37205
23rd Annual White Oak Crafts Fair
Presented by Arts Center of Cannon County at Arts Center of Cannon County
The White Oak Craft Fair takes place along the banks of the East Fork Stones River just down from the Arts Center. More than 75 artisans will present an enormous variety of work, all of which is chosen for it excellence and integrity by a highly respected selection panel. In an age when mass production makes so many things widely available, the White Oak Crafts Fair celebrates the inspiration and skill of the individual maker as well as being an opportunity to appreciate uniqueness. This is an event, whose reputation has spread to attract new attendees from across the region as well as appealing, year after year, to regular visitors.
In association with the Cannon Association of Craft Artists, The Arts Center of Cannon County has developed and coordinated this event for the past 22 years. Although a high percentage of the participants in the show are typically perennial favorites, new exhibitors join the show each year, so there is always something new and fresh for visitors to look forward to. Along with food booths to tempt the palate and quench the thirst, "The Kitchen at The Arts Center" will provide traditional southern cooking inside the Arts Center.
Note: Admission to this event is free with a $2 donation for supervised parking to benefit The Woodbury Lions Club and The Arts Center of Cannon County.
09/08/12 - 09/09/12
Free Admission, $2/Donation encouraged
- http://www.artscenterofcc.com/Crafts/WhiteOakCraftsFair.html
Arts Center of Cannon County - 1424 John Bragg Highway, Woodbury, TN, 37190
HealthSpring Senior Day
Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Senior Day at the Zoo is the result of a partnership between Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring. HealthSpring is based in Nashville and is one of the country’s largest coordinated care plans whose primary focus is the Medicare Advantage market. HealthSpring currently owns and operates Medicare Advantage plans in Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Illinois and Mississippi and also offers a national stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plan. For more information, visit www.healthspring.com.
NOTE: There will be a $5 parking fee per vehicle. NO reservations required.
09/14/12
Free/Seniors 65+
Regular Zoo Admisssion:
$15/Adults and Teens
$13/Seniors ages 65 and over
$10/Children ages 3-12
Free/Children under 3 and Zoo members
- http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events/senior-day-0
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN, 37211
Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing
Presented by The Nashville Shakespeare Festival at Centennial Park
Enjoy an enchanting evening of theatre under the stars at The Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s 25th Annual Shakespeare in Centennial Park. We will be preforming Much Ado About Nothing directed by Denice Hicks. There will be a preshow each night at 6:30. Food and Drink will be available on site.
ARRIVE EARLY FOR BEST SEATING & PARKING! Bring your own blanket or lawn chair for comfort. Benches and bleachers are available in the rear of the house. COME EARLY IN THE RUN! The first three weekends are ideal for maximum picnic space and "leg-room." The final two weekends will be PACKED!
08/16/12 - 09/16/12
Free Admission, $10 suggested donation
Note: Food and Drink are available for purchase on-site.
- http://nashvilleshakes.org/shakespeareinthepark.htm
Centennial Park - 2598 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203
34th Annual TACA Fall Craft Fair
Presented by Tennessee Association of Craft Artists - TACA at Centennial Park
Woodcarving, stained glass, sculpture, pottery and jewelry are among the works of traditional fine craft more than 45,000 people view each fall. The TACA Fall Craft Fair affords visitors the opportunity to engage in craft from the creation through the finished product, and from the emerging artist through the most accomplished. Vivid glazes, translucent textures in glass and works in wood begging to be touched enchant visitors of all ages, tastes and budgets as they enjoy this unique buying venue.
09/21/12 - 09/23/12
Free Admission and Parking
- http://www.tennesseecrafts.org/
Centennial Park - 2598 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203
15th Annual Harvest Days
Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Step back to the days of yore, and help the Zoo celebrate its favorite "past" time, Harvest Days. Taking place on the lawn around the Zoo’s Historic Home and Farm, Harvest Days is a celebration of life at harvest time in the 1800s. Crafts people and artisans will be demonstrating 19th century trades, such as yarn spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, pottery, woodcarving and more.
There will be a Civil War display, storytelling and several musical groups performing throughout the weekend. Make your own fresh apple cider at our mill. Plant a seed to take home and grow. Card some sheep's wool. Create a block for the 2008 Crazy Quilt. There will be numerous educational and fun activities for the whole family!
Tours of the Croft House, which was built in 1810, will be conducted by costumed interpreters, and garden tours and demonstrations will be led by the Davidson County Master Gardeners. Join us for this fun and educational event, and see what life was like at Grassmere before elephants roamed the backyard!
09/22/12 - 09/23/12
Included with zoo admission. There will be a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Members park free.
Regular Zoo Admission
$15/Adults and Teens
$13/Seniors ages 65 and over
$10/Children ages 3-12
Free/Children under 3 and Zoo members
- http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN, 37211
Science In Toyland
Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center
Science in Toyland utilizes toys to demonstrate scientific principles and encourage children to experiment. Toyland combines the fun of playing games with problem solving to foster a positive attitude towards science, and provides children with a rich mix of discovery and experimentation in a safe and dynamic environment.
06/16/12 - 09/23/12
- http://www.adventuresci.com/default.aspx?section=exhibits&title=coming%20soon&page=254
Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37203
Share Our Food Kitchen: Free Monthly Meal
Presented by Community Church of Hendersonville at Community Church of Hendersonville
The Isaiah 58:7 Share Our Food Kitchen is serving a free meal to Hendersonville Tennessee residents from 1:30pm to 5:30pm the last Monday of each month at the Community Church of Hendersonville. All residents need to bring their Hendersonville I.D. and are encouraged to bring their children. Parking is available on Stadium Drive in the church parking lot behind the church.
September 24
October 29
November 26
December 31
09/24/12
Free with Hendersonville ID
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Community Church of Hendersonville - 381 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Halloween in the Wild West
Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Nashville Symphony
Kelly Corcoran, conductor
Howdy, pardners! Grab your cowboy boots as the Nashville Symphony jumps on the Pony Express to trick-or-treat in the wild, wild West, where just about ANYTHING can happen! This concert will feature some great American music, including John Williams and Aaron Copland, along with some good ol’ scary Halloween music like Night on Bald Mountain!
10/27/12
Season subscriptions available; Individual tickets on sale July 2012
- http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/event/halloweeninthewildwest
Schermerhorn Symphony Center - 1 Symphony Place, Nashville, TN, 37201
29th Annual Pumpkinfest
Presented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson at Historic Downtown Franklin
The family oriented street festival held around the public square is going green for Halloween with a new emphasis on recycling and sustainability, lead by presenting sponsor Waste Management of Franklin. There will still be plenty of orange, but there will be a new emphasis on recycling, sustainability and saving the environment during the free event that happens on Franklin’s historic Main Street on the Saturday before Halloween.
10/27/12
Free Admission
- http://www.historicfranklin.com/events
Historic Downtown Franklin - Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37027
Ghouls at Grassmere
Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Ghouls at Grassmere is celebrating another year of “spooktacular” family fun. Open three weekends in October: October 18 - 21 and October 25 - 28. (Ghouls is NOT open Halloween night).
Ghouls boasts a number of Halloween fun activities designed to appeal to children 12 and under. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Trick or Treat Trail packed with 20 themed treat stations. Then make your way to festival field where there is fun for everyone with games, inflatable slide, the Gypsy Mystery Maze and the best place to shake your “ghoul thing”- Monster Mash. For the more adventurous youngsters, the Haunted Hayride is back with some new “tricks and treats” of its own!
Visit the Zoo’s Historic Croft Home to learn about the dying traditions and superstitions of the Victorian era. And don’t forget to catch an animal show or sign up for the nightly kiddie costume parade at the Zoo’s amphitheater.
10/18/12 - 10/28/12
Event Admission: TBA
* Tickets required for 2 years and up
- http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN, 37211
Share Our Food Kitchen: Free Monthly Meal
Presented by Community Church of Hendersonville at Community Church of Hendersonville
The Isaiah 58:7 Share Our Food Kitchen is serving a free meal to Hendersonville Tennessee residents from 1:30pm to 5:30pm the last Monday of each month at the Community Church of Hendersonville. All residents need to bring their Hendersonville I.D. and are encouraged to bring their children. Parking is available on Stadium Drive in the church parking lot behind the church.
October 29
November 26
December 31
10/29/12
Free with Hendersonville ID
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Community Church of Hendersonville - 381 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Share Our Food Kitchen: Free Monthly Meal
Presented by Community Church of Hendersonville at Community Church of Hendersonville
The Isaiah 58:7 Share Our Food Kitchen is serving a free meal to Hendersonville Tennessee residents from 1:30pm to 5:30pm the last Monday of each month at the Community Church of Hendersonville. All residents need to bring their Hendersonville I.D. and are encouraged to bring their children. Parking is available on Stadium Drive in the church parking lot behind the church.
November 26
December 31
11/26/12
Free with Hendersonville ID
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Community Church of Hendersonville - 381 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Youth Production: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S MIDTERM
Presented by Street Theatre Company at Street Theatre
As four high school friends gather to cram for a midterm on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the play comes to life before their eyes... literally! The story unfolds before the teens, as Lysander and Demetrius compete for Hermia's attention and Helena attempts to capture Demetrius's attention. When the faeries and Bottom and his players show up, the students work even harder to understand this delightfully convoluted story. Their insightful comments on Shakespeare's language, his characterization of women and men and even his relevance to today's world add even more fun. All the plot, all the wit and all the magic of one of the Bard's most popular plays is presented here along with light-hearted commentary! A Shakespeare play that everyone can understand and enjoy!
12/07/12 - 12/15/12
$6/ticket
- http://www.streettheatrecompany.org/index.html
Street Theatre - 1933 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN, 37210
The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: A Spirit for the Holidays
Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Nashville Symphony
Kelly Corcoran, conductor
Magic Circle Mime Company
Join the Nashville Symphony for a lively theatrical romp celebrating the holidays! Three mischievous holiday spirits have their own ideas of what a holiday concert should be. As two of the spirits squabble, the orchestra is caught in the middle. To the rescue comes the spirit of Music, leading the audience in a holiday sing-along. Featuring holiday favorites such as “Sleigh Ride” and music from The Nutcracker Suite.
12/22/12
Season subscriptions available; Individual tickets on sale July 2012
- http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/event/spiritfortheholidays
Schermerhorn Symphony Center - 1 Symphony Place, Nashville, TN, 37201
Indoor Rock Climbing
Presented by Team Green Adventures at Climb Nashville
Try indoor rock climbing for the first time, or brush up on your climbing skills at Climb Nashville with Team Green Adventures! Come alone, or bring a friend. There's always someone there to climb with. Climb Nashville is Team Green's official indoor climbing gym, with experienced and friendly staff, over 12,000 square feet of climbing surface, and 40 foot walls. Team Green's Indoor Rock Climbing is a GREAT beginner friendly event to meet other Team Greeners while getting a good work out! Wear your Team Green Shirt or Bandanna if you have one! No experience necessary!
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you think you need to already be in shape to participate or that climbing requires upper body strength, THINK AGAIN! The activity itself is a fantastic way to get into shape, and the majority of climbing strength takes place in the legs. Go at your own pace when climbing and have fun! If you're uncomforable with heights, only climb as high as you want. Rather than setting a goal for more difficult routes, you can set a goal to climb higher each time, and help break that fear! As you become more involved and a better climber, ask your belay instructor about the Nashville School of Climbing beginner and advanced climbing classes, and check out our calendar in the spring and fall for our next outdoor climbing trip!
When: Every WEDNESDAY until December. Check-in around 6:00-6:15pm.
Belay Lessons start at 6:30pm sharp with Nashville School of Climbing.
If you think you'll be late, give the gym a call so they know to expect you!
Please arrive on time or call if you'll be running late. The Belay lesson begins at 6:30pm sharp. Anyone who has not climbed in the past 4 weeks must go through the belay lesson/refresher lesson (unless you are a Climb Nashville Member). After the lesson begins, the Team Green discount no longer applies and you will be charged the regular day use price ($22 for day use package and $15 for belay lessons= $37 total).
11/07/12 - 12/26/12
$12/Members. Must present current Team Green Membership Card
$17/Non-Members
$2/Chalk Bags
- http://www.ticketsnashville.com/WebSales/Pages/TicketSearchCriteria.aspx?evtInfo=42853~be821e51-537e-4c66-9c85-5e0d10d701f6&epguid=034c7204-f043-4122-b68b-0cb1843aaa7a&
Climb Nashville - 3630 Redmon st. suite 1, Nashville, TN, 37209
Share Our Food Kitchen: Free Monthly Meal
Presented by Community Church of Hendersonville at Community Church of Hendersonville
The Isaiah 58:7 Share Our Food Kitchen is serving a free meal to Hendersonville Tennessee residents from 1:30pm to 5:30pm the last Monday of each month at the Community Church of Hendersonville. All residents need to bring their Hendersonville I.D. and are encouraged to bring their children. Parking is available on Stadium Drive in the church parking lot behind the church.
12/31/12
Free with Hendersonville ID
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Community Church of Hendersonville - 381 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Preschool Storytime
Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory
Age 3 and up. Group or school visits, please contact us at 862-5869 to place a reservation.
01/10/11 - 01/30/13
Free Admission
- http://www.library.nashville.org/
Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory - 1010 Jones Street, Old Hickory, TN, 37138
The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Nashville Symphony
Kelly Corcoran, conductor
Classical Kids Live
A fantastic introduction to the music of Beethoven! Featuring the stage troupe Classical Kids Live, this production offers a unique look into the life of the great Viennese composer, as viewed through the eyes of a young boy named Christoph. As he hears some of the composer’s most beautiful music, Christoph comes to understand the genius of Beethoven, the beauty of his music and the torment of his deafness.
02/16/13
Season subscriptions available; Individual tickets on sale July 2012
- http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/event/beethovenlivesupstairs
Schermerhorn Symphony Center - 1 Symphony Place, Nashville, TN, 37201
The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Under The Sea
Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Nashville Symphony
Kelly Corcoran, conductor
Keep a watch out for mermaids, creatures of the deep, pirates, sharks and shipwrecks as the Nashville Symphony travels under the sea! Expect lots of water music, including Debussy’s La Mer, Handel’s Water Music, The Little Mermaid, Pirates of the Caribbean and much more.
04/13/13
Season subscriptions available; Individual tickets on sale July 2012
- http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/event/underthesea
Schermerhorn Symphony Center - 1 Symphony Place, Nashville, TN, 37201
Haunted Downtown Nashville Tour
Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours
Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Nashville. Learn about the historical, haunted heritage of Music City from professional story tellers and tour guides during the comfortably paced 90 minute walking ghost tour. Your lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries and supernatural experiences of some of Nashville's most recognizable landmarks such as Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee State Capitol, and Printer's Alley. During the 1/2 mile stroll discover a city that is rich in history and rich in spirits. Meet outside at the corner of 6th Avenue North and Union St. in downtown Nashville, directly across from the Hermitage Hotel. Reservations are required. Bring a camera, you never know what you will get on film. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. In case of rain, please call the office to check tour schedule. Group rates and private tours available
Important Information: The tour is open March-November. For winter hours (December-February), please call to schedule a tour. Also the tour is CLOSED on TUESDAYS.
01/01/11 - Ongoing
$15/Adult, $8/Children ages 7-11, Free/Children ages 6 and under
- http://www.nashvilleghosttours.com/
Permanent Exhibit: Sing Me Back Home - A Journey Through Country Music
Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Sing Me Back Home is the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s permanent exhibit, an exciting, multi-layered journey through the life of country music.
Through artifacts, photographs, original recordings, archival video, newly produced films, touchscreen interactive media and beautifully rendered text panels, Sing Me Back Home immerses visitors in the history and sounds of country music, its meanings and the lives and voices of many of its honored personalities.
A self-guided tour covering two floors of the Museum, Sing Me Back Home tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life in the twenty-first century. Organized chronologically, the story moves through large subjects such as “Country During the War Years,” while each glass artifact case has a unique theme. Visitors can read about the music and its makers or let the powerful photos, instruments, costumes - and especially the music - tell the story by themselves.
Throughout your journey you are able to see the two-floor, glassed-in central archives where the Museum’s vast collection is housed and where Museum staff are seen working with historical artifacts and recordings. This unprecedented view into the core archives is like a window into a shared history and the processes from which the Museum exhibits emerge.
At the close of the journey, visitors enter the Hall of Fame Rotunda, the hallowed space where the Country Music Hall of Fame® members are honored alongside American master Thomas Hart Benton’s famous last painting, The Sources of Country Music.
Sing Me Back Home is just what the title suggests: an exploration of the power of music to make living history and to connect us to our deepest feelings.
07/01/07 - Ongoing
Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission. $20/Adult, $12/Youth(6-17), $18/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $18/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under.
- http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/experience-events-detail.aspx?cid=232
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203
Permanent Exhibit: Hall of Fame Rotunda
Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Everyone recognized here is an equal. The members' plaques are placed randomly around the room - except for the newest members of the Hall of Fame, whose plaques can be found alongside Thomas Hart Benton's painting The Sources of Country Music. The room is round to ensure that every Hall of Fame member has a place of equal importance.
07/01/07 - Ongoing
Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission. $20/Adult, $12/Youth(6-17), $18/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $18/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under.
- http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/experience-events-detail.aspx?cid=2243
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203
KidZone
Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Madison Branch
Cool crafts, great games, special guests and more, all designed just for elementary school-age kids! There’s something different every week, so don’t miss it!
01/21/10 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.library.nashville.org
Nashville Public Library - Madison Branch - 610 Gallatin Rd S, Madison, TN, 37115
Explorer's Gallery (CLOSED)
Presented by Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville
The Museum is getting an upgrade! The 1898 Customs House Building is being renovated in order to provide an improved environment for both visitors and artifacts. While these improvements are being made the following areas will be inaccessible: Heritage Hall, Memory Lane, and the DeWald, Peg Harvill, and Explorers’ Galleries.
The renovations on the 1898 building will begin on January 30th and continue through March. There will still be plenty to see and do here at the Museum during this time, however.
The Explorer’s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy. In McGregor’s Market and Kitchen, Aunt Alice’s Attic, Raceways, and of course – the Bubble Room, children can learn through play!( Note: The Bubble Room has been moved during construction of the new Bubble Cave, but is still open for fun and exploration.)
Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum. Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street. Sundays are free for everyone!
03/04/10 - Ongoing
Free Museum members and children under 6
$7 Adults
$5 Seniors 65 and up
$5 College students with picture ID
$3 Children ages 6-18
- http://customshousemuseum.org/exhibits/permanent-exhibits
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040
Challenges and Champions Sports Gallery
Presented by Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville
Challenges and Champions highlights amazing athletes who have come from Montgomery County. See Jeff Purvis‘ racecar, Wilma Rudoph’s relay baton, Billy Copeland’s street luge, and other exciting mementos of sporting history.
Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum. Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street. Sundays are free for everyone!
03/04/10 - Ongoing
Free Museum members and children under 6
$7 Adults
$5 Seniors 65 and up
$5 College students with picture ID
$3 Children ages 6-18
- http://customshousemuseum.org/exhibits/permanent-exhibits
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040
Post Master's Office (CLOSED)
Presented by Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville
The Museum is getting an upgrade! The 1898 Customs House Building is being renovated in order to provide an improved environment for both visitors and artifacts. While these improvements are being made the following areas will be inaccessible: Heritage Hall, Memory Lane, and the DeWald, Peg Harvill, and Explorers’ Galleries.
The renovations on the 1898 building will begin on January 30th and continue through March. There will still be plenty to see and do here at the Museum during this time, however.
This exhibit shows a piece of the Museum’s history. The building was designed in 1898 for use as a Federal Post Office and Custom House to handle the large volume of foreign mail coming up the river from t he city’s international tobacco business.
Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum. Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street. Sundays are free for everyone!
03/04/10 - Ongoing
Free Museum members and children under 6
$7 Adults
$5 Seniors 65 and up
$5 College students with picture ID
$3 Children ages 6-18
- http://customshousemuseum.org/exhibits/permanent-exhibits
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040
Fontanel Mansion Tours
Presented by The Fontanel Mansion & Farm at The Fontanel Mansion & Farm
Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, Fontanel Mansion boasts three stories, more than 18 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, 2 kitchens, an indoor pool, and even an indoor shooting range on 136 acres. An exclusive spot for the stars, the home and grounds have been the setting for numerous photo and video shoots, CMT's top-rated "Gone Country" show and more. Nashville's only Country Music mansion tour, Fontanel Mansion will give visitors a hands-on immersion into the lives of Country Music greats Barbara Mandrell, Alabama, Gretchen Wilson, and more.
Here at Fontanel, you get to do more than just look, you are welcome to touch, see feel and live in this magnificent home. Grab a guitar and snap a photo. Have a seat in the sofas. Stay a while and relax in the pool atrium. You'll learn about the process of building a 27,000 square foot log home, mere minutes from downtown Nashville, yet lifetimes away from the average home. You'll learn about the land and how the Mandrell family started a legacy of sustainability that survives today. When ready, the shuttles will carry you back to the Farm, where you can spend the rest of your day hiking the free trails, dining in the Farm House Restaurant or browsing through the gifts and local arts and crafts in the Fontanel gift shop.
06/07/10 - Ongoing
$21/Adults
$19/Educators & Military
$18/Seniors ages 65+
$11/Youth ages 6-15
Free/Children under 6
- http://www.fontanelmansion.com/
The Fontanel Mansion & Farm - 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Whites Creek, TN, 37189
Bubble Cave (CLOSED)
Presented by Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksv at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville
The Museum is getting an upgrade! The 1898 Customs House Building is being renovated in order to provide an improved environment for both visitors and artifacts. While these improvements are being made the following areas will be inaccessible: Heritage Hall, Memory Lane, and the DeWald, Peg Harvill, and Explorers’ Galleries.
The renovations on the 1898 building will begin on January 30th and continue through March. There will still be plenty to see and do here at the Museum during this time, however.
The Bubble Cave is now open for exploration! Not only can you have some great bubbly fun, but you can also learn about the science of bubbles and caves. How do bubbles work? Why do they pop? What exactly is a sink hole? All of your questions can be answered with some first hand experience and the Customs House Museum Bubble Cave! (Appropriate for children ages 2 to 102.)
Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum. Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street.
08/27/10 - Ongoing
Free/Museum members and Children under 6
$7/Adults,
$5/Seniors 55 & up; College students with picture ID
$3/Children ages 6-18
- http://customshousemuseum.org/exhibits/bubble-cave
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040
Ghost and Haunt Tours
Presented by Ghost and Haunt Tours at Sheraton Nashville Downtown
Come join us on the original walking ghost tour of downtown Nashville. Take the original full season ghost tour and visit the most haunted and paranormal filled locations in all of Nashville. Nothing hokey - NO costumes, lanterns or people jumping out to scare you.
Find out why security guards at the State Capitol keep quitting on the night shift. Hear what happens at Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, when the lights go out, and just what keeps coming back. Visit the site of a ghastly murder and experience why guests often swear they can feel a presence there. Come see sites you won't get on any other tour. Tour sizes are limited to guarantee your enjoyment, so make your reservations today. The tour is approximately 90 minutes in length.
Important Information: Cancellations accepted up to four hours before tour. Cancellations after the four hour limit or no shows are a full charge to the card. No refunds once tour begins or after cancellation period. Rain checks only. PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A TOUR DUE TO WEATHER, LACK OF PARTICIPATION OR SPECIAL EVENTS IN AREA.
04/03/08 - Ongoing
$18/Adult; $10/Children ages 8-14; Free Admission/Children ages 7 and under
- http://nashville.hauntedghosttours.com/
Sheraton Nashville Downtown - 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN, 37219
Franklin on Foot "I Spy Downtown Franklin" Tour
Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot
I Spy Downtown Franklin can best be described as a scavenger hunt for the eyes. Children count objects and find dates, make a brass rubbing, look for architectural details on buildings around the Square and down Main Street, and have fun! It's an active, hands-on, self-guided program that takes about an hour.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$7.50
- http://www.franklinonfoot.com/tours.htm
Franklin on Foot - 114 E. Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064
Toddler Time
Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory
Stories, songs, fingerplays and socialization through play. For ages 12 to 24 months
01/05/11 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.library.nashville.org/
Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory - 1010 Jones Street, Old Hickory, TN, 37138
Student Art Gallery (CLOSED)
Presented by Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville
The Museum is getting an upgrade! The 1898 Customs House Building is being renovated in order to provide an improved environment for both visitors and artifacts. While these improvements are being made the following areas will be inaccessible: Heritage Hall, Memory Lane, and the DeWald, Peg Harvill, and Explorers’ Galleries.
The renovations on the 1898 building will begin on January 30th and continue through March. There will still be plenty to see and do here at the Museum during this time, however.
Managed by the Arts and Heritage Development Council, the Student Art Gallery features work by a variety of students from different schools in the Montgomery County School System. Check out the latest featured school.
Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum. Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street.
08/27/10 - Ongoing
Free/Museum members and Children under 6
$7/Adults,
$5/Seniors 55 & up; College students with picture ID
$3/Children ages 6-18
- http://customshousemuseum.org/permanent-exhibits/student-art-gallery
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040