Kids activities near me in Nashville
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The BackYARNians - Teens' Crochet & Knit Club
Practice your skills, meet new friends, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of knitting and crocheting! Whether you're picking up a hook or needles for the first time or looking to…
Teen Zombie Survival Camp Read on...
Get ready for the zombie apocalypse! Test your survival skills with challenges and activities designed to see if you have what it takes to survive the undead. Then learn how to…
Jr. Chess Tournament
Kids ages 6-11 are invited to participate in a friendly tournament against other kids. Registration opens October 1.
Teen Chess Club
Come join our Teen Chess Club! Whether you're a new player or an experienced strategist, this is the perfect place to practice your skills, learn new tactics, and challenge…
America's Greatest Battle
This is a monthly volunteer opportunity, that occurs on the first Saturday of every month (barring events or unforeseen circumstances), intended to assist park staff with park…
Spider on the Floor, Toddler Time
Join us for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and crafts. Class is Limited to 12 toddlers, please register. For children 18-35 months
41st Annual Pumpkinfest | 2026
DOUBLE THE FALL FUN: PUMPKINFEST IS NOW TWO DAYS! Get ready for a full weekend of autumn magic! The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 41st Annual PumpkinFest—Middle…
NEW DATES: The Many Hats of Minnie Pearl | A Museum Without Walls Exhibit
Eight Days. One Hotel. A Franklin Icon. Minnie Pearl’s story runs deep through Franklin and Williamson County. This fall, the Moore-Morris History & Culture Center brings her…
Fall Festival Chili Cook-off and Pie Baking Competition
Fireside Thursdays!
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A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Three million lights strung through the resort's indoor gardens, free to walk through even if you skip the ticketed attractions. Breakfast with San...
ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
Two million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures kept at nine degrees — parkas provided at the door. The surrounding Christmas at Gaylord Opryland...
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
41st Annual Dickens of a Christmas | 2026
Dickens of a Christmas recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens…
Smith & Myers
See Smith & Myers perform at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on Dec 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
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See Tommee Profitt - The Resurrection of a King perform at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on Mar 24, 2027 at 7:30 pm.
Competition Classics
On Display Now Through Monday, December 28th, 2026 It has been long rumored that the first race between humans occurred soon after the second wheel was chiseled from stone. This…
First Day Hike at Long Hunter State Park
Tennessee State Parks kick off the year with free ranger-led hikes, and Long Hunter's flat Couchville Lake loop is the most family-friendly of the...
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See Sammy Rae & The Friends perform at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on Mar 11, 2027 at 7:30 pm.
Sammy Rae & The Friends
See Sammy Rae & The Friends perform at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on Mar 11, 2027 at 7:30 pm.
On Sale Soon
See Ali Wong Live perform at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on Feb 11, 2027 at 7:00 pm.
Tommee Profitt - The Resurrection of a King
See Tommee Profitt - The Resurrection of a King perform at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on Mar 24, 2027 at 7:30 pm.
101
101 is a place to swim and cool off with the kids in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map data and the ven
101 Depot
101 Depot is a sports and activity center for kids in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map data and the ve
911 Memorial Playground
911 Memorial Playground is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from p
Above all
Above all is a family game and activity spot in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map data and the venue's
Adelicia Park
Adelicia Park is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map
Adventure Science Center
Three floors of hands-on science with the Adventure Tower climbing structure, a body-systems gallery and daily live science demonstrations. The Sud...
Adventureworks Nashville
Zip lines and an aerial ropes course strung through the woods above the Harpeth. Guides run every group, so first-timers are fine. Minimum age and...
Al Henderikson COPE Tower
Al Henderikson COPE Tower is an active indoor spot for jumping and climbing in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from p
Aloft Hotel
Aloft Hotel is a place to swim and cool off with the kids in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map data and
Alteras Park
Alteras Park is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map d
Altitude Trampoline Park Nashville
Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball and a separate toddler zone. Toddler time on weekday mornings is quieter and cheaper. Grip socks req...
Alumni Lawn
Alumni Lawn is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map da
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
The seventh president's plantation home, told today with serious attention to the enslaved people who lived and worked here. Wagon tours, farm anim...
annecy community park
annecy community park is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from pub
Antioch Park
Antioch Park is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map d
Ashland City Ballfields
Ashland City Ballfields is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from p
Ashland City City Park
Ashland City City Park is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from pu
Aspen Grove Park
Aspen Grove Park is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public m
Aspen Grove playground
Aspen Grove playground is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from pu
Azafran Park
Azafran Park is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map d
Azalea Park
Azalea Park is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map da
Balthrop Park
Balthrop Park is a park and playground families can visit any day in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from public map
Baptist Health and Fitness Center
Baptist Health and Fitness Center is a sports and activity center for kids in the Nashville area. Check the hours before you go — details come from pu
Bass Park
Smallest park in the Metro area
Batey Farms
Seventh-generation Rutherford County farm known for strawberry picking in spring and pumpkins in fall. Hayrides, farm animals and a market stand. F...
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What kids activities are near me in Nashville?
Playtime Kids Events lists classes, day camps, museums, storytimes, sports leagues, festivals and free outdoor fun happening around Nashville. Every listing shows real dates, ages and a map pin so you can see what's genuinely close to you.
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