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11 Editor’s Note Your kid is weird. Embrace
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In other words, embrace your kid’s weirdness. You may just be surprised by where it takes them.
nyone who claims not to eavesdrop on other people’s parenting is lying. Hearing a kid yell, “Don’t let her take me!” as they are being taken out of church is always funny when you are not the one doing the carrying.ButI’ve noticed an interesting phenomenon in parenting lately. It all started in a Walmart parking lot (as most great parenting stories do).
The truth, though, is that everybody has quirks. Everyone is “weird” in their own way. The idea that there’s some normative standard for interests, personalities, behaviors and habits is, frankly, a load of hogwash. How many people squelch their true passions because they don’t fit what society expects of them? How many people lose parts of themselves in the quest to “fit in” with some arbitrary crowd? What if we, as parents, encouraged our kids to stand out in a crowd, be different from their peers and fight for the underdog? What if we taught them to think independently, work out their differences on their own and lead with courage? We might have more kids wearing Superman capes in Walmart, but we’d also have more leaders, less followers and a better world as a whole.
My toddler is currently experiencing speech delay. He’s smart as a whip, just a little behind formulating words/sentences. His current obsession is ketchup and mustard — which means everything in the world that is red and yellow is either “ketchup and mustard” or “not ketchup and not mustard.” At first, it was hilarious and adorable. But eventually, it’s become more quirky than cute, more odd than adorable. As parents, it’s easy to let quirky behaviors worry us, but why? Why must we constantly feel the need to adjust or edit instead of just letting them be?
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Embrace Your Kid’s Weirdness
One of the hallmarks of a great leader is their ability to not let others dictate their behavior. Yet we condition our kids from the time they’re young to let a perception of social norms and fear of what other people think dictate what they say, do, wear, think or feel.
A little boy was standing in the door of his mother’s SUV crying. The reason? Mom wouldn’t let him wear his Superman cape into the store. She looked frazzled as she tried to calm him down, remove the cape and wrestle him into the cart at the same time. She was also doing the furtive loud-whisper thing every parent does in a desperate attempt to not be overheard.“Everyone will think you’re weird,” I couldn’t help but hear her say. Now, I don’t know this woman’s story. I don’t know if she had already fought the Superman cape battle 10,000 times that day and had finally reached her limit. What I do know is it made me think of the times I’ve tried to stop my own kid from doing something out of embarrassment.
“My 6-year-old son really wants his ears pierced. What are your thoughts on it? If your son wanted his pierced, would you let him at this age?”
David Smith
“Yes. My daughter is 3 and I won’t get hers done until she tells me she wants them done.
“If he plays sports, check the rules to make sure they allow jewelry. I know my son’s soccer team allowed no jewelry, period, and he can’t wear them in martial arts, either. He would need that six-to-eight weeks period where he has to leave them in. We personally wouldn’t allow it, but that’s for each family to determine what’s right for them and if their child — boy or girl — is mature enough to care for it.”
“I wouldn’t leave the decision up to him. And personally, 6 is a little too young for that. But that’s just my opinion. Everyone parents differently.”
“My son had his done this year at 8 years old. It wasn’t a decision we let him take lightly. I made him wait about five months before we did it. My only regret was doing it so close to soccer season and not realizing we would have to take it out every game. We just had the one ear done for now at Evil Twins (they have a piercing studio for kids). If he asked for his second, we’d do it in a heartbeat. The only kids that even asked about it wanted to know why he didn’t have both ears done.”
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“I don’t think gender matters in this situation at all. That being said, my daughter got hers done at 8 and after they healed completely, somehow the back got imbedded inside her ear lobe, so it had to removed by a doctor, and they then had to close up. That’s rare, but infection and ripped lobes aren’t as rare, so I think it’s more about the maturity of the child and readiness to care for the piercing.”
“My son too! I didn’t mind if he did, but we weighed out the pro and cons about it; far as if he changes his mind about the piercing a year later he has to deal with scar tissue and how sweat from his activities would affect the piercing and other things. He decided that going through all that versus looks isn’t worth it.”
At 6, I believe they are capable of making a decision like this and if they don’t like it, they can just stop wearing them. If you go with yes, take them to a real piercer! Do not let them get pierced with a gun in the mall.”
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Kelly Peterson “No way. You’re the parent.”
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“I think if you would let your 6year-old daughter do it, it should be the same for your 6-year-old son.”
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Courtney Wilson “Personally, I would wait until he’s older and better understand the care required to take care of a new piercing so he can handle that. I suggest late middle or high school. It’s rare for younger children to understand a decision like creating a permanent hole in their ear and it will give you time to see if it’s really something they want or if it’s a phase. Ultimately, it’s your decision as it is your child.”
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Katie Long “No, but only because I don’t think at 6 he can care for it properly. Most boys that age will mess with it with dirty hands and that can lead to infection. Maybe tell him that you need a year or two to see how responsible he is. Then you can re-visit if he still wants to.”
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“At this age, I would probably get a clip-on or magnetic earring in case he changes his mind. My 10 year old has a clip-on nose ring she occasionally wears.”
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Many families don’t become aware of Montessori until their kids are school-aged, but you can use the beneficial philosophy at home with your baby starting from birth. While we don’t generally think of babies as independent, there are ways that you can support theseautonomydevelopingtheirastheygrow,andoneofisprovidingindependentplaytime.
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“In traditional education, the teacher stands in the front and leads the class,” says Simone Davies, a Montessori teacher and author of The Montessori Toddler (Dutton; 2019). “In a child-led approach, we let them learn through play and their interests,” she adds.
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nashvilleparent.com18 september 2022 Babies by Charlotte Wershan In her book, Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain (Dutton; 2015), author Dana Suskind shows the profound power of talking to infants from birth, sharing a methodology that makes parents their baby’s own neuro-developer. Ongoing engagement with your baby is the first healthy step towards a strong developmentalAccordingoutcome. to unarguable research, the first three years of a child’s life are the most important in terms of development, so Suskind’s work plays right into the case for Montessori at home from the start since it requires a good deal of talking.
Developed in the late 1800s by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, the Montessori method originally used educational approaches to help children with emotional and mental disabilities. Today, it is a widely accepted instructional system that aims to give any child more ownership of their learning and environment.
And learning how to do this with your child can begin as early on as infancy. Here’s how to get started: 1. Create a development-centered nursery Montessori says that children 3 and younger have an “unconscious, absorbent mind.” As such, their environment becomes a part of who they are. Because of the enormous impact of a baby’s environment, you can design a room for them that isn’t just cute, but supports them developmentally, too. Montessori nurseries are orderly and aesthetically pleasing, Davies says.
• Tell Baby what you’re doing: Even if it seems too early for baby to understand you, tell them what you’re doing, such as when you’re about to change their diaper and talk about each step. Tell them they might be hungry and you’re going to see if they want some milk. We don’t know exactly when babies begin understanding what we’re saying, but your baby will feel the respect you’re showing them by including them in your actions.
They are calm, with plenty of open space and, ideally, natural light.The sleeping area and play area are done a little differently. Montessori families opt for a floor bed rather than a crib — this can be as simple as a low, firm mattress on the floor, although bed frames for floor beds are also available. This allows Baby to see the whole room, with an unobstructed view, and gives them the ability to get in and out of bed on their own once they start to crawl.Ababy’s play space can simply be a rug or mat on the floor. A wall mirror can provide a mesmerizing touch since young children like to see their reflections. A black and white mobile is generally hung above Baby’s play area, progressing to different colors as Baby gets Montessoriolder.nurseries use sturdy low shelving to store baby’s toys so Baby can see them and eventually learn to crawl over and select a toy. Putting things within a child’s reach is one of the ways that Montessori encourages independence, from birth all the way through school.
• Use real words and details: Using rich language with your baby from birth is a great gift to your child. This is the time when they are listening closely, absorbing all of the language around them, so use real words for things rather than simplified versions.
2. Communicate thoughtfully Here’s where Suskind’s work related to talking a lot merges with Montessori. From birth, infants absorb language. The way you communicate with your infant can have a real impact on their language development, as well as how they perceive themselves. Here’s how to communicate using Montessori:
Charlotte Wershan is a freelance writer who raised her three kids using Montessori.
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• Ask permission: With Montessori, always ask permission before picking up your baby. Approach baby from the front so that they can see you, rather than picking them up from behind. You might say, “May I pick you up to bring you to your bed?” If you ask questions and wait for a response, you may be surprised at how soon your baby will respond in some way.
There is much more to incorporating Montessori at home with your baby — or toddler — including allowing freedom of movement and supporting independent play. Read more online at nashvilleparent.com by searching “Montessori for Babies,” and discover the methodology that hundreds of thousands of parents around the world swear by for their children.
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Becoming a reader doesn’t start in kindergarten — it starts before your baby is born. When friends and family ask what you need, ask them for books, including a reliable guide to children’s literature that you can use to gain insight throughout your baby’s childhood.
Some books to consider are librarian Kathleen Odean’s volumes, Great Books For Boys; Great Books For Girls; and Great Books About Things Kids Love, all published by Ballantine. Another classic guide for families nurturing readers is The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease (Penguin/ Putnam), which not only lists titles for every age group and every occasion, but gives good advice on how to emphasize reading within the family.Weall know that reading with toddlers changes dramatically when parents introduce iPads and other devices. Suddenly your agreeable tot wants only that and snuggling up on Mom’s or Dad’s lap for a story becomes secondary. Reading growth becomes hindered here. That’s why parents are scooping up screen-free readers for the pintsized set. Not only do they tune up a young child’s listening skills, but these cute, pre-loaded devices help to turn technology into a friend. With screen-free readers, you can load up stories or use the ones that are already preloaded. But don’t introduce the reader right away. Keep working with reading to your little one as long as you can. (please turn the page)
Turn your children into avid readers by giving them access to an extensive library of kids’ audio books and stories.
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Kelley Bryant was an elementary school teacher before working at Book ‘Em, and saw firsthand how important reading is for students.
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Board books usually have little or no text, freeing you to improvise. As you read, you can talk to your child about what’s happening in the pictures, naming colors and shapes and mimicking expressions on the babies’ faces. Show your child how to turn the pages and do it together. Use words like gentle, soft and slow to describe turning pages. It doesn’t matter if your board book reading sessions last only a minute or so. Integrating reading with singing and expression can help reading preparation by exposing your child to words and sounds.
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Designed for kids 3 - 12, Yoto works with content cards: these include songs, podcasts, phonics cards (for remote learning and revision), and mindfulness. Authors include Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, Lewis Carroll, A.A. Milne, Jeff Kinney, and many more. Find more screen-free reader reviews com:nashvilleparent.atsearch“Grow a Reader.”
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“I was able to see the struggles students have, whether it’s with learning to read or not having access to books,” she says. Book ‘Em is able to positively impact students through five programs, the largest of which is Reading is Fundamental. Volunteers bring books to students in 16 Title I Metro schools and read to them, providing five books a year to every student. Access to books is critical for young students because two-thirds of third graders are not reading at grade level in Middle Tennessee, says Jocelyn Kirk, reading programs coordinator. “Third grade is a really important year because that’s the flip from learning to read to reading to learn,” she says. Middle Tennessee has a lot of low-income families and children without books. That’s why Book ‘Em matters. Usually Book ‘Em has 7,000 to 10,000 books on hand, but after the pandemic hit it dwindled to a few hundred. Fortunately, local bookstore Parnassus stepped in to help Book ‘Em and donated 75,000 books to the nonprofit.
Finally, sign your child up for a library card and use it regularly. All libraries have rich collections of books for children of all ages, including babies. Ask library staff for suggestions and advice. Make story hours a part of your regular routine. Our local libraries host special storytimes, puppet shows and more where things are kept short, sweet and busy — perfect for babies and toddlers!
Susan Day is editor of this magazine, an avid reader and a mom of four.
Watching students pick out their very own book to keep is one of educator Atlee Tyree’s favorite parts of the year. Many students don’t have access to books at home, and they eagerly select one for a sibling rather than themselves since it is such a special experience when Book ‘Em visits Haywood Elementary School. When students realize they can pick out their own book, it becomes a prized possession.“Justbecause our students have limited resources and live in poverty doesn’t mean they deserve any less quality — and I think that means they deserve better quality — and Book ‘Em provides that,” says Tyree, Community Achieves site manager at Haywood Elementary School.Thenonprofit has helped thousands of children in Middle Tennessee gain access to the joy of reading since starting in 1989. Book ‘Em aims to create a more literate Nashville by igniting children’s passion for reading through book ownership. Enthusiastic volunteers help it achieve this goal, working with 18,000 children eachBookyear.‘Em provides thousands of books to students at Haywood Elementary School, and gives students the dignity of choosing from a wide variety of options, Tyree says.
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With babies and toddlers, look for titles that emphasize simple concepts like colors, shapes or animals. Little ones especially enjoy seeing photographs of other babies.
Introduce a Screen-Free Reader
Once you have put down a foundation of reading joy for your child, you can safely navigate to using screens, only, kids can quickly opt to play games only. Screen-free readers provide relief from the constant staring and they tune-up your child’s listening ability, too. There are many screen-free readers on the market today, but don’t rely on them solely. Keep inspiring your child to read hard-copy books, read yourself and talk about what you’re reading and also ask questions about what your child is reading. Have fun with it and make reading part of the natural culture in your home and it won’t be such a chore to get your kids to read!
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Baby Faces (Dorling Kindersley) shows babies of all sorts looking happy or sad, crying or laughing. Get Ready Baby by Margaret Miller (LittleSimon) shows babies ready for any kind of day that comes their way. You are well on your way to raising a reader if you keep this up daily.
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Here are Tough’s four reasons why curiosity is so important:
“What matters most in a child’s development is not how much information we can stuff into his brain in the first few years,” Tough says. “What matters, instead, is whether we are able to help him develop a very different set of qualities, a list that includes persistence, self-control, curiosity, conscientiousness, grit and self-confidence,” he adds. But where to begin?
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2. It makes the mind observant of new ideas When kids are curious about something, their mind expects and anticipates new ideas related to the subject. When the ideas come, they recognize them. Without curiosity, the ideas may pass right past them.
where kids feel they can ask questions and receive support to guide exploration.their Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it probably fired the little feline up first! And in there lies an important parenting dichotomy: curiosity may be what’s most important to inspire a love of learning in your kids, but safety boundaries matter, too. But once you have those safety parameters in place, curiosity can be the driving force that sparks your child’s intellect to know more about practically anything.
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Studies show that curiosity makes your child’s brain more receptive to learning. When assisting with homework or any of your endeavors,kids’always dig deeper to find what’s interesting in it for them. Learn
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Successful students often show a rich depth of intellectual curiosity. Everyone is born with natural curiosity, but parents and teachers can strengthen it or squelch it in kids. Aim to build it up in your child, says author Paul Tough in his bestselling book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character (Mariner Books; 2013).
1. It makes a kid’s mind active instead of passive Curious kids ask questions and search for answers. Their minds are always active. Since the mind is like a muscle which becomes stronger through continual exercise, the mental exercise caused by curiosity makes the mind stronger and stronger.
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3. It opens up new worlds and possibilities By being curious, your child will be able to see new worlds and possibilities that are normally not visible. Possibilities that are hidden behind the surface of normal life; it takes a curious mind to look beneath the surface to discover more. (please turn the Susan Day
Bonawitz (and other researchers) say that when children feel their understanding is insufficient, they will seek more information. Curiosity gives them the confidence to proceed.
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If you show enthusiasm toward learning new things, you can lead your child by example and you can provide the support your kid needs to turn homework and school academic doldrums into more positive experiences because you will know what’s going on and get curious for more together!
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Susan Day is editor of this magazine and a mom of four amazing kids.
You’re the most important ingredient
Current research says that you can create situations that prompt and guide your child’s curiosities. Harvard University cognitive scientist and researcher Elizabeth Bonawitz says curiosity is a sensation much like hunger or thirst. “It’s a physiological response that helps drive action and decision-making to support learning,” Bonawitz says. She encourages parents to literally focus on creating moments that generate a curious response:
HOW TO TAP INTO YOUR CHILD’S CURIOSITY: Practice the 5 W’s of wondering Look for opportunities to ask questions and wonder outloud together. Practice with the who, what, when, where, why. Point out changes Noticing changes in the world can spark a child’s desire to “figure out” how things work. Do you see how the toast looks different than the bread? What do you see that’s different? Why is that? Allow kids to try ... and fail Rather than stepping in with the answer, ask a question. For instance, the block tower keeps falling down. Ask your toddler, “Why do you think that happens?” “What can we do to make it taller?” As the parent, you know that putting the giant rectangle block on top of the tower means it will come crashing down, but your toddler doesn’t. Letting your child experiment in this way nurtures his curiosity and helps him cultivate his “inner scientist.”
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Follow your child’s lead Every kid is different, and the things that ignite curiosity in one child are different for another, Tough says. Observe what captivates your child’s interest, then find ways to connect with them. Plant seeds together to discover where flowers come from; collect fall leaves to discover how trees change during the fall; fill glasses with different amounts of water and wonder with your child why they sound different when you tap the glass. Learn to be this way about the world around you and your child will follow suit.
Ask your kids what they want to know For example, after watching a squirrel running up and down trees in your yard or at the park, ask your child, “Where do you think he is going?,” “I wonder what is he doing?,” and “What would you like to know about squirrels?” And while younger kids may not have many questions to ask, as they grow, doing this exercise is a great way to help spark their curiosity. You guide the growth by modeling your own curiosity first.
• Get children to predict outcomes through questions that point to a specific phenomenon. With questioning, children can actively engage their prior beliefs, see a mismatch and understand according to what they learn. The next time your kid launches a volley of questions, embrace it and encourage it. You’ll be supporting their mental development and, perhaps, even egging on the next Einstein.
To be intellectually curious and interested in exploring the unknown is something that you can help to develop in your kids. It’s what drives children’s learning, Tough says. In fact, new research shows that the more curious children are, the better they do academically in reading and math once they enter school, hence the more they like to learn.
The lives of the curious are never dull since there are always new things that attract attention and new toys to play with. Instead of being bored by life, life becomes an adventure.
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• Highlight ambiguity. Children as young as 4 years old can recognize conflicting pieces of evidence and perceive a mismatch between a prediction and an actual occurrence. When this difference is noticed, it sparks curiosity.
Back-and-forth conversation Engage in activities that promote back-and-forth conversation between you and your kids. By doing this, you’ll get a front row seat to what your child is curious about. Next, deepen the exploration of their interests by exploring books, visiting museums, finding relevant events and expanding their view of the world.
ake learning and curiosity part of your family culture. Many a night your kids will have homework that is less than interesting to them ... so aim to uncover what’s interesting there. Know what your kids are studying and dig in: read to find what’s interesting, play games, watch documentaries or do a little Internet surfing together.
• Help your kids recognize gaps in their current knowledge.
The best thing you can do to nurture curiosity in your kids is to model it yourself. Show your child how you explore, discover and learn. Model for your kids how to find an answer when you are unsure or don’t know something. Use a wide variety of tools including the Internet, the library, documentaries and more.
Curiosity is characterized by the joy of discovery, and the motivation to seek answers to what is unknown. Jean Piaget (1896 - 1980), the Swiss psychologist who first studied understanding in children, recognized the importance of curiosity as a foundation for early learning, referring to children as “little scientists.” Today’s pediatric guidelines highlight the importance of promoting curiosity during early learning with your children, so there’s a lot that you can do to nurture their desire to explore and learn.
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17 - Oct. 30 Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Nashville Page 40 This six-week celebration features a Pumpkin Village with three pumpkin houses, mums & scarecrows throughout the garden, special beer garden performances and more.
WILCO POW WOW Sept. 24 - 25 Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon Page 45 Feel your heart pound to the beat of the explore Native arts & crafts, authentic and more at this authentic Native 34 FIDDLEVIOLIN?OR Homeschoolers can with Nashville Symphony at Country Music Hall of Fame. 35 TOUCH-A-TRUCK There’s two free Touch-A-Truck events coming up this in Nashville. FAMILY AT THE FRIST Lots
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nashvilleparent.com september 2022 29 LUCKY LADD FALL FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL Sept. 17 - Nov. 6 Lucky Ladd Farms, Eagleville Page 40 Enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, animal encounters, wagon & pony rides and more. TENNESSEE TITANS GAMES Sept. 11, 25 Nissan Stadium, Nashville Page 38, 46 TITAN UP for another season of NFL football with your Tennessee Titans! TOUCH-A-TRUCK Sept. 10 Adventure Science Center, Nashville Page 36 See and touch construction machinery and enjoy activities promoting engineering. THE NASHVILLE FAIR Sept. 9 - 18 The Fairgrounds, Nashville Page 36 Enjoy diverse events, agriculture, arts and entertainment and a carnival at this inaugural event. DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LET’S CELEBRATE Sept. 10 - 11 Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Page 44 Skate through your favorite Disney stories with more than 50 Disney characters. Sing along with Olaf, dance with Aladdin, dream big with Disney princesses. 39 DAUGHTERMOTHER-GETAWAY Spend the weekend with your daughter at Deer Run Retreat. 41 HERITAGEHISPANICDAYS Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Middle TN venues. 44 HONEYTENNESSEEFESTIVAL Buzz BicentennialaroundCapitolMallStateParkonSaturday,Sept.24. 45 MUSICPILGRIMAGEFESTIVAL The 8th annual festival returns Sept. 24 - 25 to HarlinsdaleFranklin’sFarm. 47 ONRADARYOUR Mark your calendars for next month’s select outings. ONLINE Find events,additionalstorytimes,newsandmoreat nashvilleparent.com.
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Bring your little ones 5 and younger to Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro) for this class on Saturday mornings from 10 - 11 a.m. The focus is on body part recognition and cognitive skill development. Cost is $3.
Drop by the Bracken Children’s Garden Tuesdays – Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville) for hands-on activities and story times at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. $25 for adults, $18 for ages 3 - 17; members are free. EMBELLISHED INSTRUMENTS countrymusichalloffame.or Young designers can personalize paper instruments inspired by those on display in the galleries at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kids and adults will marvel at European arms and armor at the Frist Art Museum (919 Broadway, Nashville). See full suits of armor, helmets, swords and other weaponry. Head to the Frist through October 10 to catch the exhibit, housed in the upper-level galleries. The Frist is open Mon, Fri and Sat from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Thu from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Ages 18 and younger are free. Adults are $15; Seniors (65+) are $10.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHOIR OF MURFREESBORO murfreesborotn.gov
MAURY COUNTY FAIR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
For ages 8 - 18, Thursday nights from 6 - 7:15 p.m. at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Murfreesboro). Cost is $25; register online.
FREE SHAKESPEARENASHVILLEFESTIVAL nashvilleshakes.org Spend the Dog Days of summer at oneC1TY (8 City Blvd., Nashville) or Academy Park (120 Everbright Ave, Franklin) as the Nashville Shakespeare Festival brings two plays — August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean and Shakespeare’s Cymbeline Cymbeline plays Sept. 4 - 5 and Sept. 10 - 11 at oneC1TY. Gem of the Ocean runs Sept. 1 - 3 and Sept. 8 - 9. Both plays then perform at Academy Park September 15 – 18. Evenings will begin with food vendors at 5:15, an “Insight” talk at 5:30, pre-show concert at 6 and the main performance at 7 p.m.
EARLY LEARNERS: THREE LITTLE PIGS! townofsmyrna.org
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N, Nashville). Headliners include Sheryl Crow on Thursday, “Moon Taxi” on Friday, “Santigold” on Saturday, “Coin” on Sunday and “Yola” on Monday. Performances start at 5:30 p.m. ThursdayFriday and 4 p.m. Saturday - Monday.
This producer-only market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Blvd., #101, Murfreesboro) is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to noon.
Enjoy tunes, food from local vendors and all around good vibes every Friday at Arrington Vineyards (6211 Patton Road, Arrington) from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
NASHVILLE THURSDAYSTHROWBACKSOUNDS: Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Throwback Thursdays, The Sounds wear their 1978 uniforms to commemorate the team’s original uniform style.
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Little ones ages 2 - 6 can explore the journey of the three little pigs through stories, crafts and more at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) from 1 - 2 p.m. Cost is $2, register online.
TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE CELEBRATION See Thursday, Sept. 1.
MAURY COUNTY FAIR maurycountyfair.com Come out for carnival rides, exotic animals, science shows, arena events (like Monster Trucks on Thursday or motocross races on Saturday) and more Sept 1 - 5 at the Maury County Fair (1018 Maury County Park Dr., Columbia). Gates open at 4 p.m. (Midway at 6 p.m.) Thursday- Friday, 12 p.m. (Midway at 2 p.m.) Saturday and 2 p.m. (Midway at 3 p.m.) Sunday - Monday. Tickets are $10 for adults Thursday, Friday and Sunday ($12 on Saturday and Monday); $10 for kids ages 7 - 12 Thursday and Sunday ($5 on Friday and Saturday, free on Monday). Midway armbands are $30 on Thursday (BOGO), Sunday and Monday; $35 on Friday and Saturday.
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS tlaird@murfreesborotn.gov
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The annual Live on the Green free concert series returns Sept. 1 - 5 to downtown Nashville’s Public Square Park. Headliners include Sheryl Crow, Moon Taxi and more.
Little ones ages 3 - 5 can immerse themselves in making art with paint, oil pastels, chalk, printing, sculpture and more from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Murfreesboro). Space is limited to 12; must register. Cost is $5.
More than 2,000 horses compete in this annual equestrian event through Sept. 3 at Calsonic Arena (721 Whitthorne St., Shelbyville) featuring adult and youth riders. Cost is $7 - $20.
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR 615-244-3340fristartmuseum.org
FREE FARMERSGOODLETTSVILLEMARKET goodlettsville.gov Thursdays thru October 6 from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Goodlettsville Visitor’s Center at Moss-Wright Park (705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville).
FREE STORYTIME AT STONES RIVER TOWN CENTRE rclstn.org/calendar
An all-ages storytime presented by Linebaugh Library at Books-A-Million (1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro) on the first Friday of every month from 10 - 10:30 a.m.
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A fresh, local, producer-only market every Friday (except Labor Day Weekend), through October, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Two Rivers Mansion (3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville).
THU 1 LITTLE PICASSOS murfreesborotn.gov615-893-7439
FREE EXPLORE WITH A NATURALIST wpnc.nashville.gov615-862-8555
CELEBRATIONHORSEWALKINGTENNESSEE twhnc.com931-684-5915
FREE LIVE ON THE GREEN liveonthegreen.com Now in its ninth year, this free, outdoor music festival will take place Labor Day (UnionPublicSeptemberweekend,1-5,atSquareParkSt.&3rdAve.
Do you want your kids to spend more time in the great outdoors? Take them to explore with a naturalist this weekend at Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville). This outdoor exploration focuses on discovery, observation and connecting with nature from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS arringtonvineyards.com615-395-0102
FREE FRIDAY FILMS library.nashville.org Start the weekend right with a film from Nashville Public Library’s collection. Movies show at the Main Library (615 Church St., Nashville) at 3:30 p.m. and the Donelson Library’s (2315 Lebanon Pike, Nashville) “Double Feature Fridays” start at 12 p.m. Snacks are provided. For teens in grades 6 - 12.
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FREE HOME DEPOT KIDS’ WORKSHOP homedepot.com Kids can head to their local Home Depot on the first Saturday of each month to build a “pencil desk organizer” in this workshop from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Visit the website to reserve your spot.
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FREE FRANKLIN ART CRAWL artscouncilwc.org/art-crawl Crawl through Franklin’s most historic buildings on the first Friday of each month from 6 - 9 p.m. Many of the galleries and working studios serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music. In addition, enjoy free trolley rides provided from 6 - 9 p.m.
Whether it’s manifestations, murder, mayhem or a mischievous mannequin, guests can expect a fun and entertaining time at the Sumner County Courthouse (100 Public Sq., Gallatin) at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults, $12 for children 12 & under.
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Fresh produce on Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Mill Creek Church of Christ (7260 Nolensville Road, Nolensville).
FREE EXPLORE WITH A NATURALIST See Friday, Sept. 2.
Come out to The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) for this Hummingbird Festival from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be children’s activities, guest speakers, hummingbird merchandise and more!
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: FOX17 (FIREWORK) FRIDAYS tickets@nashvillesounds.com615-690-4487 Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On select Fridays, you can watch the Nashville sky light up with a postgame FOX17 Friday Night Fireworks show.
FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY YOUTH MAGIC GROUP rclstn.org Aspiring magicians can join in at 9:30 a.m. for this magic group for ages 6 - 12 at Smyrna Library (400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna) on the first Saturday and Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro) on the second Saturday of each month.
The September Sundown free concert series returns to Nashville’s Centennial Park every Friday this month (plus Saturday, Sept. 17 in conjunction with Americanafest). Enjoy live music, food, artisans and the Kidsville tent!
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Fresh produce on the square of downtown Murfreesboro every Saturday through October, 8 a.m. until noon.
Enjoy live music on the Murfreesboro square (10 N. Public Square) from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The band is “24/7.”
GLOW IN THE PARK myadventurepark.com615-610-9500
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
CANDLELIGHT: SCI-FI AND FANTASY SCORES What could be better than a string quartet playing Sci-Fi hits such as Star Wars and Harry Potter inside The Parthenon at Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave., Nashville)? There are two performances under the gentle glow of candlelight at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets start at $45. For ages 10 and older.
THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULD adventuresci.org
FREE SEPTEMBER SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES musicianscornernashville.com
Kids ages 5 - 15 can paint an adorable underwater background at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) from 6 - 8 p.m. Cost is $10. Register online.
EMBELLISHED INSTRUMENTS See Thursday, Sept. 1.
Come to Noble Springs Dairy Farm (3144 Blazer Road in Franklin) to pet goats and other farm animals. Arrive between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to join in on a guided tour at 11 a.m. Cost is $12. Children 2 and younger are free.
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GHOSTS OF GALLATIN HAUNTED TOUR southernghoststories.com
SAT 3 BABY GOAT CUDDLING noble-springs.com615-481-9546
Bring your blanket or chairs for a family-friendly movie at the Charlie Daniels Park amphitheater (1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet) on the first Friday of each month through October. Film starts at 8:40 p.m. and concessions are available.
FREE FESTIVALHUMMINGBIRD murfreesborotn.gov615-217-3017
FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET factoryatfranklin.com Supplying local produce Saturdays at The Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
FREE LIVE ON THE GREEN See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE MT. JULIET MOVIE IN THE PARK: MITCHELL AND THE MACHINES mjparksandrec.org
Zipline through glowing trees with music and more at The Adventure Park at Nashville (801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville) on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 - 9 p.m. Cost is $42.
FREE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERT SERIES ON THE MURFREESBORO SQUARE
FREE SATURDAYMURFREESBOROFARMERSMARKET mainstreetmurfreesboro.org
Musicians Corner returns to Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave., Nashville) for a concert series every Friday in September (plus Saturday, Sept. 17 in conjunction with Americanafest). The event features live music, food trucks, local artisans and more from 5 - 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc.
KIDS PAINT NIGHT AT SOAC townofsmyrna.org
TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE CELEBRATION See Thursday, Sept. 1.
A weekly market open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through the month, across from the Gallatin Fire Department (160 W Franklin St., Gallatin).
Follow the story of Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets to protect and warm, at this planetarium show at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville). Showings are on Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Run time is 26 minutes; recommended for ages 3 - 7. Cost is $11 for non-members; $7 for members.
FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS MARKET nolensvillefarmersmarket.com
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Browse fresh produce on Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. through August 27 at Robertson County Fairgrounds (635 Highway 41, Springfield).
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FREE FARMERSHENDERSONVILLEMARKET Shop for in-season produce from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. every Saturday at The Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville).
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES arringtonvineyards.com615-395-0102
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gentlebarn.org/tennessee Come hug the cows, give the pigs tummy rubs, spend time with the turkeys and enjoy a beautiful day at the Gentle Barn (9295 Christiana Fosterville Road, Christiana) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 & under.
Come out to Hendersonville Library (140 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville) on the first Saturday of every month at 11:30 a.m.
Ages 7 & younger can enjoy the trampoline park from 9 - 11 a.m. Fridays and Sundays at Sky Zone (1220 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro) Cost is $14.99.
POWER NATIONALS AT SUPERSPEEDWAYNASHVILLE powernationals.com Walk through the eight-acre car and truck show Sept. 3 - 4 at Nashville Superspeedway (4847-F McCrary Road, Lebanon). In addition, motorheads can enjoy drifing competitions, photo opportunities with BIGFOOT monster trucks and more. Single day tickets are $25 for adults, $40 for both days. Kids 12 and under get in free.
LITTLE LEAPERS skyzone.com615-987-0102
On each first Sunday, Chuck E. Cheese’s near Rivergate Mall (2070 Gallatin Road N, Madison) opens two hours early from 9 - 11 a.m. for children with autism and other special needs.
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LASER DAVID BOWIE adventuresci.org Enjoy the music of David Bowie set to dazzling laser lights at the planetarium in Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 6:15 - 7 p.m. Cost is $11 for non-members; $7 for members. In addition, the planetarium hosts Nightwatch Thursdays – Mondays at 11:15 a.m.
FREE SHAKESPEARENASHVILLEFESTIVAL See Thursday, Sept. 1.
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CELEBRATION OF TRAINS! AT CHEEKWOOD cheekwood.org
Come out to Arrington Vineyards (6211 Patton Road, Arrington) for live jazz and bluegrass Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sundays from 12 - 8 p.m.
Families with children ages 12 and younger can enter the Parthenon (2500 West End Avenue, Nashville) for an acitivity and storytime. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Programs last from 11 - 11:45 a.m. and are located upstairs in Parthenon’s Naos room.
SONGWRITING 101 WORKSHOP countrymusichalloffame.org Join a museum educator at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) to write a song as a group in this introductory workshop from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
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NASHVILLE SC HOME GAMES NashvilleSC.com Cheer on the “Boys in Gold” as they take on Austin FC at GEODIS Park (501 Benton Ave., Nashville).
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE KIDSVILLE AT THE PARTHENON kidsvilleonline.org/calendar
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: HIT CITY SATURDAYS 615-690-4487
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
Drop the kids off at Boost Gymnasticss (11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville) from 6:30 - 10 p.m. Kids can enjoy flashlight tag, obstacle courses, games and more. Pizza is provided. Cost is $25; $20 per additional sibling.
SENSITIVE SUNDAYS chuckecheese.com
Next stop, this special event at Cheekwood is all about trains over Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Sept. 3!
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Saturday, Sept. 3.
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KIDS PAINT: TINY MOBS townofsmyrna.org Sign up for one of the paint times from 11 - 12:45 p.m. at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) and paint your very own 5”x 5” Minecraft creeper to take home! Supplies provided. Cost is $2.
FREE LUNCH CHARACTERS!WITH plazamariachi.com Come out to Plaza Mariachi (3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville) on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Activities include character lunches, face painting, a sing-along with Rachel Rodriguez and more.
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SUN 4 BYOBABY YOGA nurturenashville.com Bring your baby to yoga from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. on Sundays at Nurture Nashville East (1106 Woodland, Suite 3, Nashville). Cost is $22 for parent+baby.
MAURY COUNTY FAIR See Thursday, Sept. 1. GLOW IN THE PARK See Friday, Sept. 2.
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POWER NATIONALS AT NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY See Saturday, Sept. 3.
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FREE CHESS CLUB AT HENDERSONVILLE LIBRARY youseemore.com/hendersonville615-824-0656
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SENSORY-FRIENDLY JUMP urbanair.com Urban Air Adventure Park (4331 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory) is transformed into a calmer atmosphere for kids with special needs and sensory processing difficulty the first Sunday of each month from 9 - 11 a.m.
All tracks lead to Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville) for this fun Labor Day weekend event all about trains! The event will celebrate the new TRAINS! Enchanted Express. Cheekwood’s long-time volunteer trains caretaker, Conductor Chuck, will present interactive train talks at 11 a.m. and noon. Toddlers with an adult will enjoy a train-themed craft and storytime from 10 a.m. to noon.
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FREE LIVE ON THE GREEN See Thursday, Sept. 1.
KIDS NIGHT OUT AT BOOST GYMNASTICS boostgymnastics.com615-352-8533
FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN Play around with provided LEGOs, Duplos and Mega Bloks at Green Hills Library (3701 Benham Ave., Nashville) from 2 - 4:30 p.m. For ages 2 - 12.
Swing over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Hit City Saturdays, the ballpark livens up with entertainment options.
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KIDS MUSIC + MOVEMENT nurturenashville.com Sing along and move with joy from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Nurture Nashville (992 Davidson Drive, Suite 102, Nashville). Cost is $12 per child. Grownups & pre-crawling baby siblings are free.
Songs, activities and early literacy fun on Tuesday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches: including Bordeaux, Edgehill, Edmondson Pike, Hadley Park, Hermitage, Southeast and Thompson Lane at 10:30 a.m. For ages 0 - 5, call ahead to make sure there’s an open spot.
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LABOR DAY POOL PARTY AT BORO BEACH 615-895-5040 Music, water and fun to end the summer at Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro)! Call for more information.
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ROBERT PLANT & ALISON KRAUSS firstbankamphitheater.com The Grammy-winning duo will perform at FirstBank Amphitheater (4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin) at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $59.50.
Toddlers can enjoy playing with cars at the pavilion, visiting the “Antique Auto Garage” and a story time from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S Front St., Murfreesboro). Cost is $3. Reservations required; for ages 5 and younger.
See Thursday, Sept. 1.
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1. EARLY EXPLORERS adventuresci.org Kids can enjoy exhibits, storytime and activities at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $18 for adults & $14 for youth; free for members.
FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS library.nashville.org/wishingchair615-862-5800
GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB 615-893-4131rclstn.org
FREE THOMPSON’S STATION FARMERS MARKET tsfarmersmarket.org A mid-week market with fresh produce every Tuesday from 4 - 7 p.m., through October at Homestead Manor (4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson’s Station).
NASHVILLE SHORES LABOR DAY FIREWORKS nashvilleshores.com
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
FREE STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Swing over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see our minor-league baseball team. On Family Fun days, enjoy child-focused giveaways and postgame running the bases. Game starts at 2:05 p.m.
FREE WEDNESDAY NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIMES library.nashville.org Lots of early literacy fun for Littles on Wednesdays at multiple Nashville Public Library branches: including Hermitage (10 a.m.), Bellevue (10:15 a.m.); Edmondson Pike, Green Hills, Goodlettsville, Inglewood and Richland Park (10:30 a.m.). Call ahead to make sure there are open spots.
FREE WILD WEDNESDAY AT SOAC townofsmyrna.org Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Meet an animal or enjoy a nature-based activity.
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An after-school computer science program for all 3rd - 5th graders (it’s not just for girls)! Program happens Thursdays from 4 - 4:45 p.m. at Linebaugh Library (105 W Vine St., Murfreesboro).
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Nashville Shores (4001 Bell Road, Nashville) with a fireworks display at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.). The waterpark attractions will close at 8 p.m., but the park will remain open until the fireworks. Twilight tickets (after 4 p.m.) are $32.99 at the gate.
FREE TUESDAY NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIMES library.nashville.org
EMBELLISHED INSTRUMENTS See Thursday, Sept. 1.
FREE EAST NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET eastnashvillemarket.com A community market every Tuesday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the corner of 5th & Woodland in East Nashville. Park for free at the corner of 6th & Main St.
TODDLER ADVENTURES AT CANNONSBURGH: CARS mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov615-801-2606
TWENTY ONE PILOTS bridgestonearena.com See the musical duo perform live at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville) at 8 p.m. Tickets start at
MON 5 FREE LABOR DAY! FREE MONDAY NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIMES library.nashville.org
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Age-appropriate songs, activities and early literacy fun at multiple Nashville Public Library branches: including the Main Library (9:30 a.m.), Inglewood (10 and 11 a.m.), Bellevue (10:15 a.m.), Donelson, East, Edmondson Pike, Green Hills, the Main Library, Old Hickory and Richland Park (10:30 a.m.). Call ahead to make sure there are open spots.
FREE 12 SOUTH FARMERS MARKET 12southfarmersmarket.com A community market with live music and food trucks every Tuesday from 47 p.m. through October at Sevier Park (3000 Granny White Pike, Nashville).
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FREE SHAKESPEARENASHVILLEFESTIVAL See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE LIVE ON THE GREEN See Thursday, Sept. 1. MAURY COUNTY FAIR See Thursday, Sept. 1. TUE 6 FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, Sept. 2.
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK 615-862-5870 Happens at Richland Park Library (4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville) every Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Live puppet shows at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at Church Street Park (600 Church St., Nashville) or in the Children’s Theater at Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville). The show runs 30 - 45 minutes and is for ages 0 - 6, but all are welcome.
JACK HARLOW nashvilleauditorium.com Rapper Jack Harlow will perform live at Nashville Municipal Auditorium (417 4th Ave. N, Nashville) starting at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $$59.50.
FREE STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH rclstn.org An all-ages storytime every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro), complete with stories, songs and a puppet show!
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FREE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY OUTDOOR FALL CONCERT nashvillesymphony.org This community concert will include classical and popular favorites performed by the Nashville Symphony at Downtown Commons (215 Legion St., Clarksville). The music will begin at 7 p.m., but come early (6 p.m.) for the “Instrument Petting Zoo.”
Movie fans can see a movie at any AMC Theatre for $5 plus tax on Tuesdays. It allows AMC Stubs’ program members — which is free to join — to see any available showtimes at the discounted rate, even for tickets purchased in advance from third-party sites such as Fandango.
FREE ALL ACCESS NIGHT AT DISCOVERY CENTER explorethedc.org A time for special-needs families to enjoy the exhibits at the Discovery Center (502 Southeast Broad St., Murfreesboro) in a sensory-friendly environment from 5 - 7 p.m.
GLOW IN THE PARK See Friday, Sept. 2.
See Saturday, Sept. 3. BABY GOAT CUDDLING See Saturday, Sept. 3. BARK ‘N SPLASH BASH wcparksandrec.com
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FREE THE FROG PRINCE See Friday, Sept. 9.
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BOOST GYMNASTICS OPEN GYM boostgymnastics.com Bounce and play in the gym at Boost Gymnastics (11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville) on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Cost is $10 per child. Supervising adult required for all participants under 4.
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THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULD See Saturday, Sept. 3. FREE EXPLORE WITH A NATURALIST See Saturday, Sept. 3. Kids can get up close and personal with various trucks on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Adventure Science Center or Tuesday, Sept. 27 at RiverGate Mall.
FRI 9 FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, Sept. 2. KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE THE FROG PRINCE 615-862-5800 Come out to Nashville Public Library (615 Church St, Nashville) every Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9 - Oct. 8, for Wishing Chair Productions’ musical telling of The Frog Prince, featuring the Tichenor Marionettes. Presented in the Children’s Theater, running time is 30 minutes. For ages 3 - 10.
FREE SEPTEMBER SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES See Friday, Sept. 2.
This “paw-some” event lets dogs have a chance to paddle and play in the pool while raising money for the Williamson County Animal Center at the Longview Recreation Center (2909 Commonwealth Dr., Spring Hill) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pre-register using activity code 24782. The entry fee is $20 per pet. Proof of rabies vaccination is required.
FREE FRIDAY FILMS See Friday, Sept. 2.
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KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
LITTLE PICASSOS See Thursday, Sept. 1.
THE WEDDING SINGER hpactn.com Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (260 West Main St., Hendersonville) opens their 2022-23 season with this musical comedy. Performances are Sept. 8 - 25 on Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults,$19 for children/seniors.
THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9.
See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS CRUISE-IN See Thursday, Sept. 1.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHOIR OF MURFREESBORO See Thursday, Sept. 1.
FREE TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS See Friday, Sept. 2. TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
BACKSTREET BOYS: DNA WORLD TOUR bridgestonearena.com After 29 years, the nostalgic boy band returns to the stage to perform live at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $43.95.
This living history field trip at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) features historical demonstrations with hands-on activities, live animals and reenactors from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is $8 per student, one parent is free.
FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT ARRINGTON See Friday, Sept. 2.
OWL PROWL owlshill.org/owl-prowl Come out to Owl’s Hill (545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood) and enjoy the sights and sounds of day turning to night. Program is from 7 - 8:30 and costs $15. Must register.
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
A performnce by Franklin Light Opera at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center (112 Everbright Ave., Franklin). Performances are Sept. 9 - 10 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults under 55, $16.50 for seniors 55 and over, and $12 for students.
SAT 10 FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET See Saturday, Sept. 3. FREE GALLATIN FARMERS MARKET See Saturday, Sept. 3. FREE FARMERSHENDERSONVILLEMARKET See Saturday, Sept. 3.
FREE SATURDAYMURFREESBOROFARMERSMARKET See Saturday, Sept. 3.
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THE NASHVILLE FAIR nashfair.fun Enjoy diverse events, agriculture, arts and entertainment, in addition to a carnival and Midway rides Sept. 9 - 18 at The Fairgrounds Nashville (401 Wingrove St., Nashville). Onsite Parking is located at 300 Rains Ave., Nashville for $10. Fair hours are Monday - Friday from 5 - 10 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Building & exhibit hours are Monday - Friday from 5 - 10:30 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Midway hours are Monday - Friday from 5 - 11 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for children/seniors, kids 5 and younger are free.
FREE TOUCH-A-TRUCK adventuresci.org See and touch heavy machinery and hear from people who operate them at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville). They will have a variety of equipment on display and host floor cart activities promoting engineering from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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HOMENASHVILLESHOW nashvillehomeshow.com During this three-day event at Music City Center (201 Fifth Ave. S, Nashville), attendees will gather fresh designs and new trends, find home improvement solutions and discover first-to-market products. Cost is $10 at the door, $8 online.
Live music, a variety of food trucks, inflatables and games for kids and more at Historic Rock Castle (139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville). Happens from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and cost is $10.
FREE GREEN HILLS PARK FESTIVAL friendsofgreenhillspark.org T-RAC and Titans Cheerleaders will be stopping by the 6th annual Green Hills Park Festival (1200 Lone Oak Road, Nashville) from 5 - 7 p.m. Shop local vendors, enjoy activities, grab a bite from local food trucks, dance with the live band, watch college football games from the tailgate trailer and stick around for a family movie nightshowing Encanto!
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CABARET ON STAGE WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH tpac.org Studio Tenn and TPAC team up to present this show featuring actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!; Wicked) at TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $75.
GLOW IN THE PARK See Saturday, Sept. 3.
CITY SKYLINELIGHTSPAINTING countrymusichalloffame.org Using watercolors and crayons, kids can create their own city skyline from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville). Free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 youth).
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY YOUTH MAGIC GROUP See Saturday, Sept. 3. FAMILY FLOAT townofsmyrna.org Come out to Sharp Springs Natural Area (1000 Espey Dr., Smyrna) for a family float on the water from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The SOAC will provide the boats, PFD’s and paddles. Sunscreen and bug spray recommended. Cost is $2. Register online.
NASHVILLE SC HOME GAMES NashvilleSC.com Cheer on the “Boys in Gold” as they take on the LA Galaxy at GEODIS Park (501 Benton Ave., Nashville).
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THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9.
HATCH SHOW PRINT BLOCK PARTY Revel in the creative atmosphere of Hatch Show Print (224 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) as they work with ink and the shop’s image blocks to create designs that can be handprinted onto paper, cloth bags, tea towels or a t-shirt. Program happens from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., cost is $60 and is intended for adults.
FREE ROSE MONT FESTIVAL historicrosemont.org Come out to the annual arts and crafts festival at Historic Rose Mont (810 South Water Ave., Gallatin), featuring vendors, live music and a kids corner from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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BATTY FOR BATS owlshill.org/batty-for-bats615-370-4672
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NERF WARS AT MPACT SPORTS mpactsports.com/nerfwars Community Nerf Wars at Mpact Sports (121 Seaboard Lane, Suite 1, Franklin) happen twice a month from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Price is $10 per warrior. Bring your Nerf Gun (available to purchase also) and protective eyewear.
FREE KIDSVILLE AT THE PARTHENON See Saturday, Sept. 3. TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
BLENDED FESTIVAL blendedfestival.com The two-day music, wine and culinary event returns to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville) Sept. 10 - 11. The Chainsmokers, Lil Jon, Fetty Wap and more are among the talent set to perform. Tickets for both days start at $109.
LASER DAVID BOWIE See Saturday, Sept. 3. FREE LUNCH CHARACTERS!WITH See Saturday, Sept. 3. FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Saturday, Sept. 3. CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY chukkersforcharity.net The 26th annual polo match held at Riverview Farm (1475 Moran Road, Franklin) benefits the Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! The gates open at 1 p.m. for tailgaters and 2 p.m. for sponsors and patrons. The opening ceremony is at 2:45 p.m. with the polo match beginning around 3 p.m. Ticket packages start at $250.
THE BEST OF GILBERT & SULLIVAN See Friday, Sept. 9.
NASHVILLE HOME SHOW See Friday, Sept. 9.
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MIDDLE TN HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL midtenngames.com Celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture Sept. 10 - 11 at Sanders Ferry Park (513 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville) from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with entertainment for all ages, including a Kids Zone, celtic crafts, bagpipes, sheep herding demonstrations and more.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK nashvillechildrenstheatre Come out to Nashville Children’s Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) on Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 2. This adaption for a current generation brings new life to the story of Anne Frank, a 13-yearold Jewish girl who lived through the 1942 Nazi occupation of Holland. In addition, the show is accompanied by the exhibit Let Me Be Myself: The Story of Anne Frank. Starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for youth.
THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9.
FREE PICKIN’ IN THE PARK wmattmeyer@gmail.com Hear live music and dance the night away at Sarah Benson Park (1513 Thompson’s Station Road W, Thompson’s Station) 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Celebrate our favorite nocturnal flying mammal, bats, at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary (545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. There will be a special presentation, then each group will build a bat box to take home. Cost is $42 per group of 2. ROCK CASTLE FOLK ‘N BLUEGRASS FEST historicrockcastle.com615-824-0502
Haunted Woods & Zombie Paintball Hayride www.millersthrillers.net 1431 Carter's Creek Pike Columbia TN, just 5 mins west of Spring Hill. GREAT for groups, parties, birthdays & team-building! • Birthday Parties• Corporate Outings• Church Groups • Age 5 & UpHayrideClownTown3D! OCTOBERSATURDAYOPENING2!
SUN 11 LITTLE LEAPERS See Sunday, Sept. 4.
NASHVILLE HOME SHOW See Friday, Sept. 9.
FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
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FREE STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH See Tuesday, Sept. 6. HOMESCHOOL DAY AT CANNONSBURGH mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov615-801-2606
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FREE THOMPSON’S STATION FARMERS MARKET See Tuesday, Sept. 6. NASHVILLE SOUNDS: TAIL WAGGIN’ TUESDAYS tickets@nashvillesounds.com615-690-4487
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See Thursday, Sept. 1. THE BEST OF GILBERT SULLIVAN& See Friday, Sept. 9.
NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9.
AMERICANAFEST See Tuesday, Sept. 13.
To begin the Nashville Symphony’s season, Giancarlo Guerrero leads Mahler’s epic and electrifying Resurrection Symphony at the Schermerhorn (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25.
KEVIN HART bridgestonearena.com See stand-up comedian Kevin Hart perform live at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville) at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $34.40.
THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9.
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9.
Inspired by fashionable footwear featured in the museum galleries, young designers will create boot patterns to reflect their own personalities from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville). Included with museum admission; free to members.
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Take a trip back to a one-room schoolhouse in Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro). Program features lessons on the schoolhouse and having fun with playground games from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Registration is required by Sept. 7. For ages 12 and younger, cost is $3.
FREE FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE FRIST ART MUSEUM fristartmuseum.org The new series includes family tours, gallery experiences and a visit to the Martin ArtQuest Gallery on the second Sunday of each month at the Frist Art Museum (919 Broadway, Nashville). Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk at 1:15 p.m. Multisensory exploration stations are available from 1 to 3 p.m. The interactive Martin ArtQuest Gallery is open every Sunday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Visitors can design tournament shields, fashion horse armor, animate mythical creatures, build block castles and more. Gallery admission is always free for guests ages 18 and younger!
BOOT COWBOYSCOOTIN’BOOTS countrymusichalloffame.org
Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Winning Wednesdays, the first 1,000 fans receive a scratch-off card with a guaranteed prize. Also, if the Sounds win, fans get to run the bases!
WINE ON THE RIVER wineontherivernashville.com Sample wine, beer and spirits and taste culturally-themed menus at this tasting event at Riverfront Park (100 1st Ave. N, Nashville) from 3 - 7 p.m. Cost is $59. designated driver tickets are $20. Must be 21+.
FREE WILD WEDNESDAY AT SOAC See Wednesday, Sept. 7.
BLENDED FESTIVAL See Daturday, Sept. 10.
EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, Sept. 5.
Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays, dogs are allowed entry at the ballpark to watch baseball with their owners.
BYOBABY YOGA See Sunday, Sept. 4. COW CUDDLING AT THE GENTLE BARN See Sunday, Sept. 4. FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN See Sunday, Sept. 4. FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Saturday, Sept. 3. THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9.
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MIDDLE TN HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL See Saturday, Sept. 10.
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
See Tuesday, Sept. 6. FREE 12 FARMERSSOUTHMARKET See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
FREE STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH See Tuesday, Sept. 6. KIDS MUSIC + MOVEMENT See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, Sept. 2. TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
TENNESSEE TITANS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS tennesseetitans.com The Titans will take on the New York Giants at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville), with kickoff scheduled for 3:25 p.m. Tickets start around $85.
THE SINGERWEDDING See Thursday, Sept. 9. MON 12 FREE STORYTIMESPUBLICNASHVILLEMONDAYLIBRARY
ONEREPUBLIC NEEDTOBREATHE+ bridgestonearena.com See the “Never Ending Summer Tour” live at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $26.
THINGS TO DO Family Sundays at Frist Art Museum happen the second Sunday of each month with tours, multi-sensory gallery experiences and a visit to the Martin ArtQuest Gallery.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: WINNING WEDNESDAYS tickets@nashvillesounds.com615-690-4487
AMC DISCOUNT TUESDAYS See Tuesday, Sept. 6. AMERICANAFEST americanamusic.org Six days of seminars and networking opportunities by day and live music showcases each night at various venues around Nashville.
JOHNNY AND THE DEVIL’S BOX: A NEW MUSICAL franklintheatre.com Head over to The Franklin Theatre (419 Main St., Franklin) for a concert performance of the new musical Johnny and the Devil’s Box! Written by Franklin local, Douglas Waterbury-Tieman, the new musical will receive its official regional premiere at Cumberland County Playhouse later this fall. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $27.50.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHOIR OF MURFREESBORO See Thursday, Sept. 1.
Dive into Nashville Symphony with a dynamic program celebrating great women composers, past and present Sept 15 - 17 at the Schermerhorn (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). Tickets start at $25. FRI 16 FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, Sept. 2. FREE TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS See Friday, Sept. 2.
THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9. FREE SPRINGFIELD MOVIES: CALL OF THE WILD springfieldtn.gov Enjoy family-friendly movies at Robertson County Fairgrounds (4635 US-41, Springfield) on the third Friday of each month through September. Movies start at sunset.
GLOW IN THE PARK See Saturday, Sept. 3. HAMLET boroarts.org See Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy Sept. 16 - 25 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts (110 W College St., Murfreesboro). Adults are $18; children are $14. Rated PG.
FREE SEPTEMBER SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES See Friday, Sept. 2. AMERICANAFEST See Tuesday, Sept. 13.
LITTLE PICASSOS See Thursday, Sept. 1.
TRAILBLAZING WOMEN WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY See Thursday, Sept. 15.
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
NASHVILLE THROWBACKSOUNDS:THURSDAYS See Thursday, Sept. 1.
THU KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
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Nashville Repertory Theatre opens their season with Jonathan Larson’s Rent Sept. 16 - 25 at TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, the musical follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side. Tickets start at $50.
THINGS TO DO Need some quality mother-daughter time? Head out to Deer Run Retreat in Thompson’s Station Sept. 16 - 18 to enjoy lots of fun outdoor activities together. Overnight accommodations are optional. (Please turn the page)
GETAWAYMOTHER-DAUGHTERWEEKEND deerrun.camp/mother-daughter615-794-2918
The unique, bluegrass music series allows families to hear local musicians play under the full moon from 6 - 10 p.m. at Percy Warner Park’s Steeplechase Infield (2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville). Adults are $25, youth ages 7 - 17 are $10, children 6 and younger are free. Must register online.
FREE 3RD THURSDAY ON MAIN CONCERT IN GALLATIN DowntownGallatin.com615-452-5692
FREE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS CRUISE-IN See Thursday, Sept. 1.
THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9. TRAILBLAZING WOMEN WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY nashvillesymphony.org615-687-6400
AMERICANAFEST See Tuesday, Sept. 13. THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9.
FREE THE FROG PRINCE See Friday, Sept. 9. FREE HIP FARMERSDONELSONMARKET
See Thursday, Sept. 1.
THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: FOX17 (FIREWORK) FRIDAYS See Friday, Sept. 2.
FREE (INSHAKESPEARENASHVILLEFESTIVALFRANKLIN)
SAT 17 HALFHENDERSONVILLEMARATHON info@hendersonvillehalf.com The Hendersonville Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile race along scenic Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.
FREE (INSHAKESPEARENASHVILLEFESTIVALFRANKLIN)
FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY warnerparks.org615-862-8555
FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT ARRINGTON See Friday, Sept. 2.
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
Live music on the Gallatin Square from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This show features the “Alexander Lane Band.”
This special weekend getaway from Friday at 4 p.m. to Sunday at 11 a.m. helps you have mother-daughter time together and connect on a deeper level. Cost ranges from $129/person without overnite accommodations up to $389/person with overnite accommodations.
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EARLY LEARNERS: SHARKS! See Thursday, Sept. 1. TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
See Friday, Sept. 2.
FREE FRIDAY FILMS See Friday, Sept. 2. GLOW IN THE PARK See Friday, Sept. 2.
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FREE GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB See Thursday, Sept. 8.
RENT tpac.org615-782-4040
TRAILBLAZING WOMEN WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY See Thursday, Sept. 15. The annual Cheekwood Harvest kicks off Sept. 17 and runs through Oct. 30 at Cheekwood. The event celebrates all- things fall and includes pumpkin houses, activities for kids and fun for the whole family.
See Saturday, Sept. 3. BABY GOAT CUDDLING See Saturday, Sept. 3. FREE GREENWAY ART FESTIVAL murfreesborotn.gov
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FREE THE FROG PRINCE See Friday, Sept. 9. THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULD See Saturday, Sept. 3.
Enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, animal encounters, wagon & pony rides and more at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville), Thursdays - Sundays, Sept. 17 through Nov. 6. Tickets start at $22 online.
FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET
FREE STORYTIME WITH THE JR SERVICE LEAGUE OF GALLATIN www2.youseemore.com/gallatinPL
CHEEKWOOD HARVEST cheekwood.org615-356-8000
LUCKY LADD FALL FUN FEST luckyladdfarms.com615-274-3786
Join the Junior Service League of Gallatin for storytime on the third Saturday of every month at Gallatin Public Library (123 E. Main St., Gallatin). Reading starts at 11 a.m.
See Friday, Sept. 16.
10-MINUTE PLAY WORKSHOP thetheaterbug.org615-818-7358
FREE TWEEN & TEEN TIE-DYE 615-893-4131 x138 rclstn.org Teens and tweens can come out to Linebaugh Library (105 W Vine St., Murfreesboro) from 2 - 3 p.m. Bring your own item to tie-dye (t-shirts, bandanas; you choose) and the library will provide the rest of the supplies.
See Saturday, Sept. 3.
NASCAR RACING EXPERIENCE nascarracingexperience.com Drive a NASCAR race car by yourself (or ride with a driver) on the Nashville Superspeedway (4847-F McCreary Road, Lebanon). There’s no lead car; get one-on-one instruction from a spotter via in-car radio. YES, passing is allowed! Tickets start at $129.99.
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Learn about the world’s most underappreciated overlooked creatures that are a vital part of nature’s clean-up crew: vultures. Program happens from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro.)
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO countrymusichalloffame.org Bow a fiddle, pluck a banjo and strum a ukulele from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville). Free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 youth; free 5 and younger).
FREE GALLATIN FARMERS MARKET See Saturday, Sept. 3.
FREE EXPLORE WITH A NATURALIST See Saturday, Sept. 3.
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Enjoy a variety of vendors, food trucks and arts and crafts for the kids from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Hendersonville City Hall (101 Maple Dr. N, Hendersonville).
Students will learn the basic structure of 10-minute plays and get the tools to start writing their own from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Riverside Revival (1600 Riverside Dr., Nashville). Cost is $75.
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Saturday, Sept. 3. FREE LUNCH CHARACTERS!WITH See Saturday, Sept. 3.
NASHVILLE HOME SHOW See Friday, Sept. 9.
FREE LEGO CLUB AT LINEBAUGH 615-893-4131 x114 rclstn.org
See Thursday, Sept. 1.
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
GLOW IN THE PARK See Saturday, Sept. 3.
FREE SEPTEMBER SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES See Friday, Sept. 2.
Activities and experiences for kids and families make this six-week celebration the perfect time to visit Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville). Highlights include the Pumpkin Village featuring three pumpkin houses, mums & scarecrows throughout the garden, special beer garden performances and more Tuesdays - Sundays beginning Sept. 17 and running through Oct. 30. Garden tickets for nonmembers are $20 for adults, $16 for students (with ID), $13 for youth (3 - 17) and free for ages 2 and younger.
FREE FARMERSHENDERSONVILLEMARKET See Saturday, Sept. 3.
Local artists will display and sell their creative work along the Greenway trail within Old Fort Park (275 Golf Lane, Murfreesboro) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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FREE WORLD VULTURE DAY AT THE WILDERNESS STATION murfreesborotn.gov
Join other enthusiasts for an openended LEGO maker-space and see what you can create from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St., Murfreesboro).
FREE SATURDAYMURFREESBOROFARMERSMARKET
FREE AUTUMN ANIMALS townofsmyrna.org Come out to Sharp Springs Park (311 Jefferson Pike, Smyrna) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and enjoy an animal presentation, wildlife crafts and a live fish release from TWRA Biologists. Meet at the Patti King O’Connor Pavilion.
THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9.
DISCOVER RUTHERFORD CULTURAL FOOD FESTIVAL explorethedc.org Families from different cultures come together to share their traditions through music, dance, activities, food and crafts from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro). Advance ticket prices are $20 for adults, $10 for children (at the door: adults $25, children $15).
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NASHVILLE SOUNDS: HIT CITY SATURDAYS See Saturday, Sept. 3.
FREE HANDMADEHENDERSONVILLEMARKET 310-751-8962
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK See Saturday, Sept. 10.
LASER DAVID BOWIE See Saturday, Sept. 3.
EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, Sept. 5.
THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9.
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE livenation.com English indie rock band Florence + the Machine perform at Ascend Amphithe ater (310 1st Ave. S, Nashville) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $50.50.
WED 21 TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PLAYHOUSE: MUSIC OF QUEEN FOR KIDS brooklynbowl.com Head out to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville (925 3rd Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37201) for a family-friendly concert that offers games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out for families with children ages 10 and younger. The fun starts at 12 p.m. and costs $15.
FREE (INSHAKESPEARENASHVILLEFESTIVALFRANKLIN)
THE KILLERS bridgestonearena.com See the American rock band perform live at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $19.80.
Enjoy tea from the Tea Rose collection, petite bites and sweets for your little princess at Bellshire Center (3804 Dickerson Pike, Nashville) from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Cost is $40 - $65.
See Friday, Sept. 2. FREE STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
ROBERTSON COUNTY FAIR robertsoncountyfair.com Come out for children’s activities, entertainment, music, rides and food Sept. 20 - 24 at Robertson County Fairgrounds (4635 Tennessee Highway 41 N, Springfield). Enjoy a demo derby, baby parade, antique tractor pull and more. Tickets are $15, Tuesday - Thurs day (includes rides), $12 for adults and $6 for students Friday - Saturday (armband for rides is $20).
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with special events on Sunday, Sept. 18 at The Discovery Center in Murfreesboro and Saturday, Sept. 24 at Nashville Zoo.
FUNSOUNDS:NASHVILLEFAMILYSUNDAY
See Sunday, Sept. 4.
BYOBABY YOGA See Sunday, Sept. 4.
COW CUDDLING AT THE GENTLE BARN See Sunday, Sept. 4.
RENT See Friday, Sept. 16. HAMLET See Friday, Sept. 16. BEN PLATT bridgestonearena.com
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RENT See Friday, Sept. 16. HAMLET See Friday, Sept. 16.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK See Saturday, Sept. 10.
BEDAZZLED BUTTONS countrymusichalloffame.org Design a button representing what you love about country music and Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9. MON 19 FREE MONDAY NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIMES See Monday, Sept. 5.
Preschool children can enjoy playtime in nature from 10 - 11 a.m. at The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro). Wear play clothes for this adventure. No registration is required. For ages 1 - 4.
FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
AMC DISCOUNT TUESDAYS See Tuesday, Sept. 6. FREE EAST NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET See Tuesday, Sept. 6. THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9. FREE YOGA IN THE PARK See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
Nashville Story Garden presents the U.S. premiere of The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood Sept. 20 - 22 and Sept. 2830 at Riverside Revival (1600 Riverside Dr., Nashville). Performances happen at 7 p.m. and are intended for ages 12 and older Cost is $15.
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KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
AMERICANAFEST See Tuesday, Sept. 13.
FREE NATURE PLAY AT THE WILDERNESS STATION
THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9.
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
TUE 20 FREE TUESDAY NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIMES See Tuesday, Sept. 6. TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1. KIDS MUSIC + MOVEMENT See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
FREE HISPANIC HERITAGE DAY explorethedc.org Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with exciting activities from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Discovery Center (502 Southeast Broad St., Murfreesboro).
See Grammy, Tony and Emmy Awardwinner Ben Platt at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $43.95.
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THE WELKIN nashvillestorygarden.org917-501-5298
FREE JAZZ ON THE CUMBERLAND victorchatman.com615-731-900
Enjoy the best local and national jazz artists from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Cumberland Park (592 S. First St., Nashville) with food trucks, concessions, vendors and a “Kid’s Fun Play Zone.”
LUCKY LADD FALL FUN FEST See Saturday, Sept. 17. FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Saturday, Sept. 3.
SUN 18 LITTLE LEAPERS See Sunday, Sept. 4.
FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN See Sunday, Sept. 4.
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FRI 23 FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, Sept. 2. FREE TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS See Friday, Sept. 2.
FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET
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GLOW IN THE PARK See Friday, Sept. 2. FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT ARRINGTON See Friday, Sept. 2.
MY MORNING JACKET livenation.com The American rock band will be stopping by Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Ave. S, Nashville) to perform live at 7:15 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50.
ROBERTSON COUNTY FAIR See Tuesday, Sept. 20.
FREE STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Wednesday, Sept. 7.
CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17. LUCKY LADD FALL FUN FEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LETS CELEBRATE
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DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS CELEBRATELETS bridgestonearena.com Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, adventure through 14 of the greatest Disney stories ever told as Disney on Ice skates into Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville) with seven performances from Sept. 22 - 25. Sing along with Olaf, dance with Aladdin, dream big with Disney princesses and much more. Tickets start at $22.
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CANDLELIGHT: MOZART’S REQUIEM AND MORE Discover the magic of Mozart’s Requiem under the gentle glow of candlelight inside The Parthenon at Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave., Nashville). There are two performances at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets start at $45.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHOIR OF MURFREESBORO See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS CRUISE-IN See Thursday, Sept. 1.
THU 22 KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
LA BOHÈME tpac.org615-782-4040 Nashville Opera opens its season with this popular opera by Giacomo Puccini Thursday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 24 in TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Both shows start at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $30.
EARLY LEARNERS: PETS! See Thursday, Sept. 1.
FREE FARMERSGOODLETTSVILLEMARKET
SAT 24 FREE ART IN THE PARK More than 30 vendors offer pottery, metalworking, jewelry, paintings, photography, woodworking and more at J. Travis Price Park (4155 Wilkes Road, Springfield) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
See Saturday, Sept. 3. FREE FARMERSHENDERSONVILLEMARKET See Saturday, Sept. 3.
FREE THE FROG PRINCE See Friday, Sept. 9.
THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULD See Saturday, Sept. 3.
LITTLE PICASSOS See Thursday, Sept. 1.
THE WELKIN See Tuesday, Sept. 20.
See Saturday, Sept. 3.
FREE HIP FARMERSDONELSONMARKET See Friday, Sept. 2. FREE FRIDAY FILMS See Friday, Sept. 2.
FREE SEPTEMBER SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES See Friday, Sept. 2.
FREE WILD WEDNESDAY AT SOAC See Wednesday, Sept. 7.
LUCKY LADD FALL FUN FEST
See Saturday, Sept. 17. RENT See Friday, Sept. 16. HAMLET See Friday, Sept. 16.
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (HOMESCHOOL PERFORMANCE) See Saturday, Sept. 10. THE WELKIN See Tuesday, Sept. 20. HAIM livenation.com Come see American sister music act HAIM perform live at Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Avenue South, Nashville). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $35.
BOOST GYMNASTICS OPEN GYM See Friday Sept. 9.
FREE THE FROG PRINCE See Friday, Sept. 9. KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
See Thursday, Sept. 1.
CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
FREE GALLATIN FARMERS MARKET
BABY GOAT CUDDLING See Saturday, Sept. 3.
THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9.
Come enjoy all that Sumner County has to offer in the way of food, beverages and fun at The Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville). Sample from restaurants, grocers and caterers from 5 - 8 p.m.
FREE GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB See Thursday, Sept. 8.
RHAPSODY IN BLACK tpac.org615-782-4040 In this one-man show, LeLand Gantt explores his journey to understand and transcend racism in America. Performances are Sept. 23 - 25 at TPAC’s Johnson Theatre (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Tickets start at $40.
ROBERTSON COUNTY FAIR See Tuesday, Sept. 20. RENT See Friday, Sept. 16. HAMLET See Friday, Sept. 16. THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9.
FREE SATURDAYMURFREESBOROFARMERSMARKET See Saturday, Sept. 3.
There’s not many sweeter ways to spend your weekend than at the Tennessee Honey Festival, happening Sept. 24 at Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN See Sunday, Sept. 4.
Bring your pup for a full day of fun from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna). Visit local vendors’ booths and snap up all the things for your furry friends.
Experience an authentic Native American Pow Wow Sept. 24 from 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sept. 25 from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at James E. Ward Agricultural Center (945 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon). Feel your heart pound to the beat of the drums, explore authentic Native arts & crafts, find amazing food vendors (you’ve got to try the Indian Tacos … yum) and more.
This festival celebrates beekeepers with live musical acts, artisan vendors, honey vendors, farming vendors and cooking demonstrations at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville). In addition, there will be kids activities and educational opportunities! Cost is $20 for a day pass.
PAINTING WITH THE PRESIDENT thehermitage.com Come out to The Hermitage (4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage) and learn how to paint the natural environment from local art teacher Peach McComb, leaving with your own watercolor painting of The Hermitage landscape. Program starts at 3 p.m. and costs $45 for nonmembers.
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Saturday, Sept. 3. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK See Saturday, Sept. 10.
SUN 25 LITTLE LEAPERS See Sunday, Sept. 4.
MUSIC IN THE MEADOW owlshill.org Join Owl’s Hill (545 Beech Creek Road S, Brentwood) for an evening of music in the meadow from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the echoes of Nashville Music Row legends Thom Schuyler, Tony Arata, J. Fred Knobloch and Jelly Roll Johnson as the sun sets. Cost is $25 per person.
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DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LETS CELEBRATE See Thursday, Sept. 22.
TENNESSEE HONEY FESTIVAL
FREE WILCO POW WOW See Saturday, Sept. 24.
FREE LUNCH CHARACTERS!WITH See Saturday, Sept. 3. LASER DAVID BOWIE See Saturday, Sept. 3. RENT See Friday, Sept. 16. HAMLET See Friday, Sept. 16. THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9. BARK BASH samdavishome.org615-459-2341
COW CUDDLING AT THE GENTLE BARN See Sunday, Sept. 4.
GLOW IN THE PARK See Saturday, Sept. 3.
LUCKY LADD FALL FUN FEST
FREE ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL sttimothyhendersonville.org
BYOBABY YOGA See Sunday, Sept. 4.
PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL pilgrimagefestival.com This year’s Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival takes place Sept. 24 - 25 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm (239 Franklin Road, Franklin) with Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jon Batiste and The Avett Brothers leading the bill. In addition, the Lil’ Pilgrims Stage and Mare Barn Theatre features children’s musicians and fun-filled activities for the little ones. Tickets start at $219.
RHAPSODY IN BLACK See Friday, Sept. 23.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK See Saturday, Sept. 10. HIP HATS countrymusichalloffame.org Using hats on view throughout the museum, aspiring young designers can make and decorate their own paper hats from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville).
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival returns Sept. 24 - 25 in Franklin, with Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile and The Avett Brothers leading the bill. The Lil’ Pilgrims Stage and Mare Barn Theatre have activities for little ones! (Please turn the page)
Families can come out to St. Timothy Lutheran Church (650 E Main St., Hendersonville) for live music, games and food from 12 - 3 p.m. Games and activities for families include cornhole, face painting, temporary tattoos and making stepping stones.
FREE WILCO POW WOW wilcopowwow.com
NERF WARS AT MPACT SPORTS See Saturday, Sept. 10.
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CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
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FREE NASHVILLE PARENT MAGAZINE VIRTUAL PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR vprivateschoolfair.com Our annual Private School Fair is conveniently online Sept. 25 - Oct. 1 and features daily themes that put you in direct contact with representatives from several local private schools.
SCOUT-URDAYS AT DISCOVERY CENTER explorethedc.org This session helps cover requirements within Cub Scouts for Lions, Webelos and Brownie Girl Scouts badges at the Discovery Center (502 Southeast Broad St., Murfreesboro). Program happens from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per scout, $5 per adult.
LUCKY LADD FALL FUN FEST See Saturday, Sept. 17. CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
FREE KIDSVILLE AT THE PARTHENON See Saturday, Sept. 3.
FREE EXPLORE WITH A NATURALIST See Friday, Sept. 2. HATCH SHOW PRINT BLOCK PARTY See Saturday, Sept. 10. LA BOHÈME See Thursday, Sept. 22.
ALICIA KEYS The 15-time Grammy winner will perform at Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Ave. S, Nashville) at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50.
PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL See Saturday, Sept. 24
See Saturday, Sept. 17.
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Saturday, Sept. 3.
FREE NASHVILLE PARENT MAGAZINE VIRTUAL PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR See Sunday, Sept. 25.
WED 28 FREE NASHVILLE PARENT MAGAZINE VIRTUAL PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR See Sunday, Sept. 25.
MON 26 FREE MONDAY NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIMES See Monday, Sept. 5.
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THE WEDDING SINGER See Thursday, Sept. 9.
FREE SUNSET MOVIE: HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS assemblyfoodhall.com Come out for a free movie on the Skydeck of Assembly Food Hall (5055 Broadway Place, Nashville). How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (rated PG-13) starts at 7:30 p.m.
FREE STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH See Tuesday, Sept. 6. CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
FREE STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH See Tuesday, Sept. 6. KIDS MUSIC + MOVEMENT See Tuesday, Sept. 6. AMC DISCOUNT TUESDAYS See Tuesday, Sept. 6. FREE EAST NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
FREE WILD WEDNESDAY AT SOAC See Wednesday, Sept. 7.
TENNESSEE TITANS VS. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, Sept. 5. KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
Come see the Nashville Predators play at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville) against the Florida Panthers Sept. 26 and the Tampa Bay Lightning Sept. 30. The 2022 - 23 regular season kicks off in early October.
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FREE TUESDAY NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIMES See Tuesday, Sept. 6.
THU 29 FREE NASHVILLE PARENT MAGAZINE VIRTUAL PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR See Sunday, Sept. 25.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS The one and only Monday game of the year kicks off the final series of the season against the Memphis Redbirds at 7:05 p.m. at First Horizon Park.
FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, Sept. 2.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL See Tuesday, Sept. 27.
The Titans will take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville), with kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m. RENT See Friday, Sept. 16. HAMLET See Friday, Sept. 16.
RHAPSODY IN BLACK See Friday, Sept. 23.
TUE 27 FREE NASHVILLE PARENT MAGAZINE VIRTUAL PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR See Sunday, Sept. 25.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: WINNING WEDNESDAYS See Wednesday, Sept. 14.
FREE THOMPSON’S STATION FARMERS MARKET See Tuesday, Sept. 6. THE NASHVILLE FAIR See Friday, Sept. 9.
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK See Tuesday, Sept. 6. CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
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TODDLER TUESDAYS samdavishome.org615-459-2341
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FREE TOUCH-A-TRUCK AT RIVERGATE MALL rivergate-mall.com Join RiverGate Mall (1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville) for an exciting evening of honking horns and exploring trucks of all shapes and sizes from 4 - 7 p.m. In addition, thee will be kids activities like face painting, balloon art and character meet & greets.
THE WELKIN See Tuesday, Sept. 20.
EARLY JOHNNYLEARNERS:APPLESEED! See Thursday, Sept. 1. The Tennessee Titans kick off their 2022-23 season with two home games in September. This is the only month you can see all four Middle TN professional sports teams’ (Titans, Predators, Sounds, Nashville SC) live-action play.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL tpac.org Based on the Julia Roberts-Richard Gere movie about a meeting between a sex worker and a disillusioned businessman, Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to Nashville Sept. 27 - Oct. 2 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Tickets start at $33.
“Come Together” at City Winery Nashville (609 Lafayette St., Nashville) to see Forever Abbey Road, four professional Nashville musicians who demonstrate what the Beatles might sound like today. Show starts at 12 p.m. and tickets start at $15.
Bring little ones out to Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) on the last Tuesday of every month from 10 - 11 a.m. Today’s program is all about the changing seasons with games and crafts. Cost is $5 for toddlers and siblings, free for parents.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: TAIL WAGGIN’ TUESDAYS See Tuesday, Sept. 13.
FREE WEDNESDAY NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIMES See Wednesday, Sept. 7. TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1.
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FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT ARRINGTON See Friday, Sept. 2.
Two great chances for kids to see big birds up close: World Vulture Day on Saturday, Sept. 17 at The Wilderness Station in Murfreesboro, or Family Night at the Museum on Friday, Sept. 30 at Sam Davis Home in Smyrna.
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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL See Tuesday, Sept. 27. HOLST’S THE PLANETS WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY nashvillesymphony.org
Bring your little one out to Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville) to learn and have fun with live science presentations throughout the day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The all-day pass includes the petting zoo, playground, wagon rides, nature trails, barrel train rides, mega slides, racing trike track, a coloring book gift and more. Cost is $14.50.
See Holst’s sonic, celestial showpiece, The Planets – one of classical music’s most exciting and beloved works –performed by the Nashville Symphony Sept 29 - Oct 2 at the Schermerhorn (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). The concert also features Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Tickets start at $25.
LITTLE PICASSOS See Thursday, Sept. 1.
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STEAM-A-PALOOZA Oct. Discovery15 MurfreesboroCenter,|tnsteam.org
MARCUS KING See Thursday, Sept. 29. NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL See Thursday, Sept. 29.
See Monday, Sept. 26. HOLST’S THE PLANETS WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY See Thursday, Sept. 29.
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Oct. Cumberland1 Park, dragonboatnashville.comNashville
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Bring your Littles out to Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) for Family Nights At The Museum from 7 - 8 p.m. This month, get an up close look at a hawk! Cost is $10.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL See Tuesday, Sept. 27. THE WELKIN See Tuesday, Sept. 20.
NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL nashvillefilmfestival.org615-742-2500
FREE SEPTEMBER SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES See Friday, Sept. 2.
FRI 30 FREE NASHVILLE PARENT MAGAZINE VIRTUAL PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR See Sunday, Sept. 25. LUCKY LADD FALL FUN FEST See Saturday, Sept. 17. FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, Sept. 2.
THE WELKIN See Tuesday, Sept. 20.
FALL TENNESSEE CRAFT FAIR Oct. 7Centennial9 tennesseecraft.orgPark
NATIONAL BANANA PUDDING FESTIVAL Oct. 1Centerville,2 bananapuddingfest.orgTN
KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
BOO AT THE ZOO Oct. 14Nashville30Zoo, nashvillezoo.orgNashville
SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS Oct. 14 - 16 War Memorial Plaza, Nashville sofestofbooks.org
FREE FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM samdavishome.org615-459-2341
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FREE THE FROG PRINCE See Friday, Sept. 9. KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE HIP FARMERSDONELSONMARKET See Friday, Sept. 2. CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17. FREE FRIDAY FILMS See Friday, Sept. 2. GLOW IN THE PARK See Friday, Sept. 2.
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ETON JOHN & TIM RICE’S AIDA IN CONCERT tpac.org615-782-4040 Presented by TPAC and Studio Tenn, performances are Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Tickets start at $50.
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Sept. 1. FREE TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS See Friday, Sept. 2.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHOIR OF MURFREESBORO See Thursday, Sept. 1.
CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Saturday, Sept. 17.
FREE GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB See Thursday, Sept. 8. KNIGHTS IN ARMOR See Thursday, Sept. 1.
MARCUS KING ryman.com Performer Marcus King is set to perform live at Ryman Auditorium (116 Fifth Ave. N, Nashville) for two nights on Sept. 29 - 30. Both shows start at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $35.
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FREE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS CRUISE-IN See Thursday, Sept. 1.
The 53rd annual festival will present more than 125 film screenings, a selection of post-film Q&As and in-depth discussions with attending filmmakers Sept. 29 – Oct. 5. Screenings will take place at the Belcourt Theater, TPAC’s Johnson Theater and the Franklin Theatre.
FALL HOMESCHOOL DAY AT LUCKY LADD luckyladdfarms.com615-274-3786
nashvilleparent.com48 september 2022 TALENTED TOTS PRE-K AGES 2.5-5 MON/WED/FRI 9 AM - 12 PM NOW REGISTERING tap • ballet • jazz • hip hop • pointe voice • piano • violin • music theatre 7177www.EliteDanceMusicAndArt.comNolensvilleRoadSuiteB-1Nolensville615-776-4202 Elite Dance Music & Art FALL SIGN UPS NOW OPEN! A nua Read loP n A nua Read loP n A nua Read loP Thank you for voting us Best Dance Studio! Thank you Rutherford families for voting us #1 for 20 years in a row! www.etcgymnastics.com usfindon • ages 2 and up • girls and boys • tumbling • parents night out • school’s out camps • ninja program 1137 Haley Rd., Murfreesboro 615-867-6900 1932 Almaville Rd., Smyrna 615-617-7644 us on SCHOOL’S OUT CAMP $50 per day $210 for Fall Break (615) 375-3565 • www.actingallaround.com FALL ACTING CLASSES Ages 6 & Up • Small Class Sizes No Hidden Fees Expert Teachers! Custom Showcases! Build Creativity, Confidence & Community! Located Nolensville!in SIGN UP TODAY FOR FALL CLASSES! 8074 TN-100, Nashville | danceacademyofbellevue.com629-888-9954 SIGN UP! sugardrop.com | Franklin Sign up on-goingforclassestoday!Allages! Ever dreamed of being a sugar artist? MIGHTY SPROUTS ages 3-6 years Get 2 FREE weeks of trial classes with our PowerPass. 313 Independence Sq., Franklin (615) 224-3851 www.harvestmartialarts.com SIGN UP TODAY! JR. HAN MAN DU ages 6 years + ARCHERY & YOGA ADULT CLASSES
BACH TO ROCK, MT. JULIET 1475 N Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet 615-903-9658 | mtjuliet.b2rmusic.com Sign up for music lessons at Bach to Rock Mt. Juliet and save $39 on enrollment today! Fun music lessons for toddlers, kids and teens. Adults love us too! Learn with local, experienced teachers. B2R birthday parties and seasonal camps are great opportunities to play & learn music with your friends and make new ones!
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BACH TO ROCK, NASHVILLE WEST 6702 Charlotte Pike #105, Nashville 615-637-7242 | nashvillewest.b2rmusic.com It’s Back-to-School at Bach to Rock! Believe it or not, the school year is upon us, so there’s no better time to secure a spot on our Fall calendar. Enroll now in lessons, group classes, early childhood classes, band/ensemble, and 101 classes. Get a FREE 30-minute CHEEKWOOD ESTATE AND GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 615-356-8000 | cheekwood.org Engage students in art, history, and botanical gardens with a trip to Cheekwood. Students in grades pre-k-12 can enjoy a self-guided experience, or a curriculum-centered guided field trip here at Cheekwood. We offer school field trips and homeschool field trips. Destination Cheekwood brings families to Cheekwood on a Saturday for a visit filled with art, garden, and historical experiences and activities. Cheekwood GROWS targets third grade students to provide an immersive, multi-faceted experience that teaches them about gardening.
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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER 800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville 615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org Opening minds to the wonders of science and technology for 75 years. Plan an adventure for the family including a show in the Sudekum Planetarium, an immersive experience of sound and music in soundBox, live science shows and more! Adventure Science Center strives to open every mind to the wonders of science and technology, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
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Mr. Bond’s Science Guys’ mission is to make science fun, cool and easy for kids! With over 20 years of experience in Tennessee and beyond, our mission is still to get kids excited about science! No matter what the circumstances we will find a way to bring exciting and educational programs to kids. Call us for parties, after school programs/Clubs and field trips.
Little Art House is a trusted source for art education in Nashville where people of all ages come together to imagine, explore and create. Founded by two sisters and former MNPS art teachers, Emma Bradford and Leighton Lancaster, the Little Art House provides small, personalized learning environments offering consistent classes with qualified teachers. CODE NINJAS 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin 615-640-2633 | codeninjas.com/tn-franklin Your kids will have a blast learning to code! At Code Ninjas Franklin, kids learn to code by building their very own video games. Our flexible coding programs for kids make it easy on parents with convenient drop-in hours on weeknights and weekends.
The Harvest Concept opened in 2016, and is long known for its specialty in teaching Han Mu Do, the traditional Korean art of self defense, and is the only Han Mu Do school in the state of Tennessee. We offer classes for ages 3 through adult. We focus on optimism, balance and harmony, building mental and physical strength through movement and practices, such as martial arts, yoga, and traditional archery.
FRANKLINMATHNASIUM – 539 Cool Springs Blvd. mathnasium.com/franklin/promotions#105
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MY GYM OF BRENTWOOD 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 615-371-5437 | mygym.com/brentwood
DANCE ACADEMY OF BELLEVUE 8074 TN-100, 629-888-9954Nashville|danceacademyofbellevue.com
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BRENTWOOD – 18 Cadillac mathnasium.com/brentwoodDrive
NOLENSVILLE – 505 Burkitt Commons Ave. mathnasium.com/nolensville We help kids in grades Pre-K to 12, improve their self confidence and math abilities. Your child is unique and they deserve a personalized learning plan to aid in their math learning. Whether they are advanced gifted students seeking enrichment, or students struggling and needing assistance to catch up, at Mathnasium we believe every student can improve their math skills by teaching the way that makes sense to them.
HARVEST MARTIAL ARTS 313 Independence Square, Franklin 615-224-3851 | harvestmartialarts.com
BILL TAYLOR BUSHIDO SCHOOL OF KARATE 1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 615-890-6755 | bskonline.com 1820 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro 615-893-6003 | bskonline.com
MR. BOND’S SCIENCE GUYS 615-573-2702 | mrbondscienceguy.com
Creating Moments That Matter! From first steps to handstands My Gym grows with your child. My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delight in seeing children’s eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative first steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement with their children’s accomplishments is the high point of our day.
Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate for ages 3 - adult. Call now to get one month free plus a uniform. E.T.C. GYMNASTICS 1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro | 615-867-6900 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna | 615-617-7644 etcgymnastics.com E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 - 18 years and all ability levels. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.
FLOUR POWER 330 Franklin Road, Ste. 110A, Brentwood 615-961-3466 | flourpowerstudios.com/nashville
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Dance academy of Bellevue is a safe, and inclusive place for dancers to be themselves. At DAB our dancers learn to instill pride and confidence in self expression and individuality. They learn to appreciate the art of dance through quality instruction. At DAB our core values are creativity, encouragement, teamwork and community.
MUSIC CITY ALL STARS 215 Gothic Court, #102, Franklin 615-915-1047 | musiccityallstars.com From your child’s very first class to their graduation performance, Music City All Stars creates opportunities for everyone! We specialize in offering classes for beginners, of all ages, in addition to offering excellent training for our most advanced, competitive levels. Our dancers go beyond simply developing strong technique, but also hone and create important life skills.
Children love exploring creativity and the idea of learning new skills –– especially when there’s a lot of fun involved! Preschool to Teens – Our themed weekly classes are a fun way for your Lil’ Chef to focus on hands-on kids cooking class sessions while learning recipes to try at home. Tuition includes recipe handouts to take home, and all supplies. We look forward to seeing you at a Flour Power studio near you soon.
LITTLE ART HOUSE 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville 615-933-9644 | littlearthousenashville.com
ACTING ALL AROUND 410 Verandah Lane, Franklin 615-375-3565 | actingallaround.com Looking for a great after school activity this Fall? Check out our group classes! We offer unique personal classes and the best part is there is no registration fee, no contract, and no hidden performance fees. You’ve got nothing to lose and your student will love it. We only have a few spots remaining so learn more and sign up today.
NATIONAL DANCE CLUBS Locations in Brentwood/Nashville, Franklin and Murfreesboro 615-573-2702 | mrbondscienceguy.com At National Dance Clubs, we offer a easy, fun, three-way system of learning to dance that is proven best for the needs of our students. Whether you need private lessons with certified instructors, or group classes, or just want to practice the moves with a live band, DJ, or class we’ve got you covered.
SPARTAN SOCCER ACADEMY 615-633-5967 | spartansoccer.org Spartan Development Academy is a skills based training league for children ages 5 - 13. The program is designed for players looking for more than recreational soccer but not ready to commit to travel soccer. Check out our sibling discount and referral program with Mini Spartans and Spartan Development Academy. Join us anytime! Register for the fall league training today.
SOUTHERN STARS PRESCHOOL 910 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville 615-509-9423 | southernstarsmontessori.net Our curriculum allows you and your child to grow at an individual pace. While many preschools focus on a singular facet of learning, we focus on every facet of learning, including: gross motor skills, fine motor skills, social skills, verbal skills, concentration and focus skills, literacy skills, match and history skills, art, music, and dance skills, and play-based learning.
At NCT we believe that theatre skills are life skills. We celebrate each student’s individuality. We believe in the power of ‘play’ and the greater learning that is derived from it. It is important to us for every young person to feel heard, celebrated, and uplifted. We currently offer fall , spring , Saturday classes and camps. 2022 Our Newest Digital Guide! This new guide will include many great programs available to help students expand their knowledge and capabilities. Look for it mid-September on our website nashvilleparent.com
Experience the joy of dance at School of Nashville Ballet! Our Children’s Classes help students ages 2 - 7 reach important developmental milestones while having fun. Open to ages 8 - 18, our Community Youth Classes guide students in building upon their dance education and provides flexible classes to accommodate busy schedules. So why wait? Spark a lifelong love of movement today! Enroll in our Spring semester classes now at nashvilleballet.com/snbclasses or 615-297-2966 x910.
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THE NASHVILLE SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC 646-346-4472 | facebook.com/nashvillecountryschool We harness the unequalled talent of Nashville’s musicians to offer our students world class, internationally touring, Grammy-winning instructors who are at the top of their field. We build community through music, with our family potlucks, jams, square dances, and live events, allowing our teachers, students, and their families, to develop meaningful lasting relationships across all boundaries.
SUGAR DROP COOKING CLASSES 574 Franklin Road, Franklin 629-202-6949 | sugardrop.com Ever have sweet dreams of being a Sugar Artist? No one likes to play with their food better than we do! Our trained instructors have taught thousands of students ages 3 and up over the past five years. From special camps and cookie classes to fondant and Buttercream Bootcamp, we keep a full calendar of sweet fun to help inspire you on your sugar journey!
PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 410 DeJarmette Lane, Murfreesboro 615-904-0902 | providencechristian.com Providence Christian Academy offers a robust college preparatory education through the Classical Christian model, making it truly distinct from other institutions. Our mission, to teach students to seek God’s truth and to equip them with the tools for a lifetime of learning, drives all we do here. Our three pillars truly help to distinguish the PCA experience from other educational options.
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NASHVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE DRAMA SCHOOL 25 Middleton St., Nashville 615-297-2966 ext. 910 | nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
ONE GOAL SPORTS 615-896-7309Murfreesboro | onegoalsports.net A non-profit, community-based sports league providing quality sports programming for families in a fun, Christian environment. Now registering for Fall.
SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET 3630 Redmon St., Nashville 615-254-9103 | nashvilleballet.com/snbclasses
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