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This month

  1. July 15th9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  2. July 15th9:00 AM–11:30 AMSpecial Tour: Nature Trails and History Tales @ Lytle Bend ParkTrailhead at Heartland · Ages 8–12
  3. July 15th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  4. July 15th11:00 AM–11:30 AMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  5. July 15th11:00 AMHands-On History: Forging a NationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  6. July 15th1:00 PM–1:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - Civil War History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  7. July 15th2:00 PM–3:00 PMColors and Frutas of SummerShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  8. July 15th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  9. July 15th3:00 PM–3:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  10. July 15th7:30 PM–8:30 PMSunset Critter HikeForrest Green Drive Trailhead at Shelby Bottoms · Ages 0–12
  11. July 16th9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  12. July 16th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  13. July 16th10:00 AM–10:30 AMNature Center Puppet ShowShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  14. July 16th11:00 AM–11:30 AMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  15. July 16th11:00 AMHands-On History: Civil War and ReconstructionTennessee State Museum · Ages 7–12
  16. July 16th1:00 PM–1:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - Civil War History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  17. July 16th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  18. July 16th3:00 PM–3:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  19. July 16th5:00 PM–9:00 PMThursday Night OutCheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 3–12
  20. July 16th6:00 PM–7:30 PMDolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony — A Summer CelebrationSchermerhorn Symphony Center · Ages 5–12
  21. July 16th6:00 PM–7:30 PMMusic in the Café: AJ Huang CollectiveFrist Art Museum – Café Cheeserie · Ages 0–12
  22. July 16th6:30 PM–7:00 PMThirty-Minute Exhibition Tour: An Indigenous PresentFrist Art Museum · Ages 6–12
  23. July 16th6:30 PM–7:30 PMWoven Nashville: An Evening of Music, Art, and ConversationFrist Art Museum · Ages 8–12
  24. July 17th9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  25. July 17th9:00 AM–11:30 AMSpecial Tour: Nature Trails and History Tales @ Lytle Bend ParkTrailhead at Heartland · Ages 8–12
  26. July 17th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  27. July 17th11:00 AM–11:30 AMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  28. July 17th11:00 AMHands-On History: Change and Challenge or Tennessee TransformsTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  29. July 17th11:00 AM–12:00 PMSparkleheart Sound Bath and Karst Studio Pop-upShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  30. July 17th1:00 PM–1:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - Civil War History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  31. July 17th1:00 PM–2:00 PMPollinator HikeBells Bend Outdoor Center · Ages 12–12
  32. July 17th1:00 PMPrint Shop DemonstrationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  33. July 17th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  34. July 17th3:00 PM–3:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  35. July 17th4:00 PM–5:00 PMTales at Twilight - Rat Dude! Improv Comedy ShowShelby Park Community Center · Ages 4–12
  36. July 17th5:00 PM–6:00 PMFamily Square DanceShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  37. July 17th5:30 PMFoster Entertainment Presents: The Nashville 100Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Ages 6–12
  38. July 18th9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  39. July 18th9:00 AM–11:30 AMSpecial Tour: Nature Trails and History Tales @ Lytle Bend ParkTrailhead at Heartland · Ages 8–12
  40. July 18th9:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Splash presented by ICEE®Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  41. July 18th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Boot Scootin’ Cowboy BootsTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  42. July 18th10:00 AM–11:30 AMJunior Naturalist: Tree TalkShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 8–12
  43. July 18th10:00 AM–12:00 PMNature Tent at Highland TrailheadBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 3–12
  44. July 18th10:00 AM–12:00 PMThe Curious Naturalist: Crawdad CreekWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  45. July 18th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  46. July 18th11:30 AMHot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-FireBridgestone Arena · Ages 3–12
  47. July 18th12:00 PM–2:00 PMEcology Board Game CaféShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 6–12
  48. July 18th12:00 PM–4:00 PMTeens Take the Frist! Opening CelebrationFrist Art Museum · Ages 8–12
  49. July 18th1:00 PM–3:00 PMFamily Program: Friendship BraceletsTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 6–12
  50. July 18th1:00 PMHistoric GamesTennessee State Museum · Ages 4–12
  51. July 18th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  52. July 18th3:00 PM–5:00 PMExhibit Opening: "Bird Magic"Shelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  53. July 18th6:30 PMHot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-FireBridgestone Arena · Ages 3–12
  54. July 18th7:00 PM–10:00 PM2026 Big Band DanceCentennial Art Center · Ages 0–12
  55. July 18th7:00 PM–9:00 PMBig Band Dances: Lynn Beal Big BandCentennial Art Center · Ages 3–12
  56. July 18th8:00 PM–11:00 PMMothWatchBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 5–12
  57. July 19th9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville Zoo: Sensory-Friendly MorningNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  58. July 19th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Boot Scootin’ Cowboy BootsTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  59. July 19th1:30 PMHot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-FireBridgestone Arena · Ages 3–12
  60. July 19th3:30 PM–4:30 PMArchitecture TourFrist Art Museum · Ages 6–12
  61. July 20th9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  62. July 20th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  63. July 21st9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  64. July 21st10:00 AM–2:00 PMAndean Bear DayNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  65. July 21st10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  66. July 21st10:00 AM–11:30 AMFort Negley Park Guided Walking TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  67. July 21st10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  68. July 21st11:00 AMHands-On History: First PeoplesTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  69. July 21st2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  70. July 21st5:30 PM–6:30 PMYoga in the ParkCentennial Park — Volleyball Court Lawn · Ages 5–12
  71. July 21st6:00 PM–7:30 PMDolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony — A Summer CelebrationSchermerhorn Symphony Center · Ages 5–12
  72. July 21st8:00 PM–11:59 PMMoth WatchShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 8–12
  73. July 22nd9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  74. July 22nd9:00 AM–11:30 AMSpecial Tour: Nature Trails and History Tales @ Lytle Bend ParkTrailhead at Heartland · Ages 8–12
  75. July 22nd10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  76. July 22nd11:00 AM–11:30 AMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  77. July 22nd11:00 AMHands-On History: Forging a NationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  78. July 22nd1:00 PM–1:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - Civil War History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  79. July 22nd2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  80. July 22nd3:00 PM–3:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  81. July 22nd8:00 PM–11:30 PMMoth Watch at Warner ParksWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  82. July 23rd9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  83. July 23rd10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  84. July 23rd11:00 AMHands-On History: Civil War and ReconstructionTennessee State Museum · Ages 7–12
  85. July 23rd1:00 PM–1:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - Civil War History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  86. July 23rd2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  87. July 23rd3:00 PM–3:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  88. July 23rd5:00 PM–9:00 PMThursday Night OutCheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 3–12
  89. July 23rd5:30 PM–6:00 PMGallery Talk with Artist-in-Residence Maura WrightCheekwood Estate & Gardens — Historic Mansion, Second Floor · Ages 8–12
  90. July 23rd6:00 PM–7:30 PMDolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony — A Summer CelebrationSchermerhorn Symphony Center · Ages 5–12
  91. July 23rd6:00 PM–7:30 PMMusic in the Café: The Contrarian EnsembleFrist Art Museum – Café Cheeserie · Ages 0–12
  92. July 23rd6:30 PM–7:00 PMThirty-Minute Exhibition Tour: An Indigenous PresentFrist Art Museum · Ages 6–12
  93. July 24th9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  94. July 24th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  95. July 24th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Velvet ArtTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  96. July 24th11:00 AM–11:30 AMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  97. July 24th11:00 AMHands-On History: Change and Challenge or Tennessee TransformsTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  98. July 24th1:00 PM–1:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - Civil War History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  99. July 24th1:00 PMPrint Shop DemonstrationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  100. July 24th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  101. July 24th3:00 PM–3:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  102. July 24th4:00 PM–5:00 PMTales at Twilight - Rachel SumnerSmith Springs Community Center · Ages 3–12
  103. July 24th6:00 PM–7:30 PMDolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony — A Summer CelebrationSchermerhorn Symphony Center · Ages 5–12
  104. July 24th6:00 PM–10:00 PMFull Moon Pickin' PartyPercy Warner Equestrian Barn · Ages 0–12
  105. July 24th7:00 PM–9:00 PMPicnic and a ShowBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 4–12
  106. July 25th9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  107. July 25th9:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Splash presented by ICEE®Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  108. July 25th9:00 AM–11:00 AMWildflowers of SummerBeaman Park Creekside Trailhead · Ages 6–12
  109. July 25th9:30 AM–11:00 AMWorkshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing—Part ThreeFrist Art Museum · Ages 10–12
  110. July 25th9:30 AM–10:30 AMYoga on the DeckBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 10–12
  111. July 25th10:00 AM–12:00 PMAsk a Master GardenerWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  112. July 25th10:00 AM–12:00 PMCreek ScientistsBeaman Park Creekside Trailhead · Ages 4–12
  113. July 25th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Velvet ArtTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 5–12
  114. July 25th10:00 AM–12:00 PMWild Neighbors: Sharing Space with WildlifeWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  115. July 25th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s Gallery with ASL InterpretationTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  116. July 25th11:00 AM–11:30 AMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  117. July 25th11:00 AM–2:00 PMMusic at the Market: Kate StedelbauerNashville Farmers' Market · Ages 0–12
  118. July 25th1:00 PM–3:00 PMFamily Program: Make a Postcard with Hatch Show PrintTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 5–12
  119. July 25th1:00 PM–1:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - Civil War History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  120. July 25th1:00 PMHistoric GamesTennessee State Museum · Ages 4–12
  121. July 25th1:30 PM–4:30 PMTPAC's Family DayTennessee Performing Arts Center · Ages 3–12
  122. July 25th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  123. July 25th3:00 PM–3:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  124. July 25th3:30 PM–4:30 PMArchitecture TourFrist Art Museum · Ages 6–12
  125. July 25th4:30 PM–7:30 PMVaughn's Gap Cave TourWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 10–12
  126. July 25th7:00 PM–10:00 PM2026 Big Band DanceCentennial Park · Ages 0–12
  127. July 25th7:00 PM–9:00 PMBig Band Dances: Jazz Alliance Big BandCentennial Park — Parthenon Ellipse · Ages 3–12
  128. July 26th9:00 AM–6:00 PMDinoTrek at Nashville ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  129. July 26th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Velvet ArtTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 5–12
  130. July 27th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  131. July 28th8:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Bird Banding ResearchWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  132. July 28th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  133. July 28th10:00 AM–11:30 AMFort Negley Park Guided Walking TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  134. July 28th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  135. July 28th11:00 AMHands-On History: First PeoplesTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  136. July 28th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  137. July 28th5:30 PM–6:30 PMYoga in the ParkCentennial Park — Volleyball Court Lawn · Ages 5–12
  138. July 28th6:00 PM–7:30 PMDolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony — A Summer CelebrationSchermerhorn Symphony Center · Ages 5–12
  139. July 29th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  140. July 29th10:00 AM–11:30 AMFort Negley Park Guided Walking TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  141. July 29th10:00 AM–2:00 PMInternational Tiger DayNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 3–12
  142. July 29th11:00 AM–11:30 AMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  143. July 29th11:00 AMHands-On History: Forging a NationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  144. July 29th1:00 PM–1:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - Civil War History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  145. July 29th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  146. July 29th3:00 PM–3:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  147. July 29th8:00 PM–10:00 PMFull Buck Moon HikeBeaman Park (exact location TBD) · Ages 8–12
  148. July 30th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  149. July 30th11:00 AMHands-On History: Civil War and ReconstructionTennessee State Museum · Ages 7–12
  150. July 30th1:00 PM–1:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - Civil War History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  151. July 30th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  152. July 30th3:00 PM–3:30 PMGolf Cart Tour - African American History TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  153. July 30th5:00 PM–9:00 PMThursday Night OutCheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 3–12
  154. July 30th6:00 PM–7:30 PMDolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony — A Summer CelebrationSchermerhorn Symphony Center · Ages 5–12
  155. July 30th6:00 PM–7:30 PMMusic in the Café: Parker James, Paul DeFiglia, and Anson HohneFrist Art Museum – Café Cheeserie · Ages 0–12
  156. July 30th6:30 PM–7:00 PMThirty-Minute Exhibition Tour: International Surrealism from TateFrist Art Museum · Ages 6–12
  157. July 31st10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  158. July 31st10:00 AM–11:30 AMFort Negley Park Guided Walking TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  159. July 31st11:00 AMHands-On History: Change and Challenge or Tennessee TransformsTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  160. July 31st1:00 PMPrint Shop DemonstrationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  161. July 31st2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  162. July 31st5:00 PM–8:00 PMFish Fry-Day 2026The Loveless Barn · Ages 0–12
  163. July 31st5:30 PM–7:00 PMSunset YogaBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 10–12
  164. July 31st6:00 PM–7:30 PMDolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony — A Summer CelebrationSchermerhorn Symphony Center · Ages 5–12
  165. July 31st6:30 PMEmerging Artists Presents—Beetlejuice Jr.Nashville Children's Theatre · Ages 10–12

Next month

  1. August 1st12:00 AM–12:00 AM2026 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence: Maura WrightCheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 0–12
  2. August 1st9:00 AM–12:00 PMEarly Bird Coffee SocialShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  3. August 1st9:00 AM–5:00 PMFleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGECheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 0–12
  4. August 1st9:00 AM–11:00 AMRiver Critter ExplorationWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 10–12
  5. August 1st9:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Splash presented by ICEE®Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  6. August 1st10:00 AM–12:00 PMAsk a Master GardenerShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  7. August 1st10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Hip HatsTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  8. August 1st10:00 AM–11:30 AMFort Negley Park Guided Walking TourFort Negley · Ages 6–12
  9. August 1st10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  10. August 1st11:00 AMAugustfest X: 10 Years of East Nashville Beer WorksEast Nashville Beer Works · Ages 0–12
  11. August 1st12:30 PM–3:30 PMEcology Board Game CaféShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 6–12
  12. August 1st1:00 PMEmerging Artists Presents—Beetlejuice Jr.Nashville Children's Theatre · Ages 10–12
  13. August 1st1:00 PM–3:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  14. August 1st1:00 PMHistoric GamesTennessee State Museum · Ages 4–12
  15. August 1st1:00 PM–2:30 PMRadical ReptilesWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  16. August 1st2:00 PM–3:00 PMEnd of Summer Ice Cream SocialShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  17. August 1st2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  18. August 1st7:00 PM–10:00 PM2026 Big Band DanceCentennial Art Center · Ages 0–12
  19. August 1st7:00 PM–9:00 PMBig Band Dances: Establishment Big BandCentennial Art Center · Ages 3–12
  20. August 3rd10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  21. August 4th8:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Bird Banding ResearchWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  22. August 4th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  23. August 4th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  24. August 4th11:00 AMHands-On History: First PeoplesTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  25. August 4th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  26. August 4th5:30 PM–6:30 PMYoga in the ParkCentennial Park — Volleyball Court Lawn · Ages 5–12
  27. August 5th7:30 AM–9:30 AMHummingbird Migration Banding ResearchWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  28. August 5th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  29. August 5th10:00 AM–10:30 AMNature StorytimeShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  30. August 5th11:00 AMHands-On History: Forging a NationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  31. August 5th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  32. August 6th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  33. August 6th11:00 AMHands-On History: Civil War and ReconstructionTennessee State Museum · Ages 7–12
  34. August 6th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  35. August 6th5:00 PM–9:00 PMDog Nights of SummerCheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 3–12
  36. August 6th6:00 PM–7:30 PMMusic in the Café: Tramaine Arte’Mis & The I7 Jazz BandFrist Art Museum – Café Cheeserie · Ages 0–12
  37. August 6th7:30 PM–8:45 PMBat to SchoolWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 6–12
  38. August 7th9:00 AM–12:00 PMLast Day of Summer at Nature PlayWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  39. August 7th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  40. August 7th11:00 AMHands-On History: Change and Challenge or Tennessee TransformsTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  41. August 7th1:00 PMPrint Shop DemonstrationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  42. August 7th2:00 PM–3:00 PMAfternoon TeaShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  43. August 7th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  44. August 7th5:00 PM–7:30 PMArt of Tennessee CraftCentennial Art Center · Ages 0–12
  45. August 7th5:00 PM–10:00 PMTomato Art FestFive Points · Ages 0–12
  46. August 7th6:00 PM–7:30 PMRecycled Craft Night: Paper BeadsShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 12–12
  47. August 7th6:30 PMCandlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on StringsThe Parthenon · Ages 8–12
  48. August 7th7:00 PM–9:00 PMPicnic and a ShowBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 4–12
  49. August 7th8:45 PMCandlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood MacThe Parthenon · Ages 8–12
  50. August 8th9:00 AM–11:00 AMOld Time JamWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  51. August 8th9:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Splash presented by ICEE®Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  52. August 8th9:00 AM–7:00 PMTomato Art FestFive Points · Ages 0–12
  53. August 8th9:30 AM–10:15 AMFamily Program: Fam JamTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 0–5
  54. August 8th9:30 AM–11:30 AMFossil FindersFort Negley Park · Ages 5–12
  55. August 8th9:30 AM–10:30 AMYoga on the DeckBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 10–12
  56. August 8th10:00 AM–12:00 PMCreek ScientistsBeaman Park Creekside Trailhead · Ages 4–12
  57. August 8th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Embellished InstrumentsTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  58. August 8th10:00 AM–11:00 AMSparkleheart Sound Bath and Karst Studio Pop-upShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  59. August 8th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  60. August 8th10:30 AM–12:00 PMTN Writers | TN Stories: Robert Neyland—The West Point Engineer Who Built Tennessee FootballTennessee State Museum — Digital Learning Center · Ages 9–12
  61. August 8th11:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: CloggingTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  62. August 8th1:00 PM–3:30 PMCollage Workshop with the Nashville Collage CollectiveWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  63. August 8th1:00 PMHistoric GamesTennessee State Museum · Ages 4–12
  64. August 8th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  65. August 8th2:30 PM–4:00 PMNashville Cats: Salute to Musician John JorgensonFord Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 8–12
  66. August 8th7:00 PM–10:00 PM2026 Big Band Dance (Aug 8)Parthenon Ellipse at Centennial Park · Ages 0–12
  67. August 8th7:00 PM–9:00 PMBig Band Dances: 5 Points SwingCentennial Park — Parthenon Ellipse · Ages 3–12
  68. August 9th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Embellished InstrumentsTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  69. August 9th12:00 PM–1:00 PMSensory Sunday HourFrist Art Museum · Ages 0–12
  70. August 9th1:00 PM–5:00 PMFamily SundayFrist Art Museum · Ages 0–12
  71. August 11th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  72. August 11th11:00 AMHands-On History: First PeoplesTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  73. August 11th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  74. August 11th5:30 PM–6:30 PMYoga in the ParkCentennial Park — Volleyball Court Lawn · Ages 5–12
  75. August 12th7:30 AM–9:30 AMHummingbird Migration Banding ResearchWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  76. August 12th11:00 AMHands-On History: Forging a NationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  77. August 12th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  78. August 13th11:00 AMHands-On History: Civil War and ReconstructionTennessee State Museum · Ages 7–12
  79. August 13th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  80. August 13th5:00 PM–9:00 PMDog Nights of SummerCheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 3–12
  81. August 13th6:00 PM–7:30 PMMusic in the Café: Corey KingFrist Art Museum – Café Cheeserie · Ages 0–12
  82. August 14th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  83. August 14th11:00 AMHands-On History: Change and Challenge or Tennessee TransformsTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  84. August 14th1:00 PMPrint Shop DemonstrationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  85. August 14th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  86. August 14th6:00 PM–10:00 PMFull Moon Pickin' PartyPercy Warner Equestrian Barn · Ages 0–12
  87. August 14th6:00 PM–9:00 PMNature Center at NightShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  88. August 15th9:00 AM–9:00 PMBlack Arts BashCheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 0–12
  89. August 15th9:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Splash presented by ICEE®Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  90. August 15th9:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  91. August 15th10:00 AM–11:00 AM2026 Watermelon FestivalNashville Farmers' Market · Ages 0–12
  92. August 15th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: SuncatchersTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  93. August 15th10:00 AM–12:00 PMNature Tent at Highland TrailheadBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 3–12
  94. August 15th10:00 AM–12:00 PMThe Curious NaturalistWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  95. August 15th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  96. August 15th11:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  97. August 15th12:00 PM–12:45 PMSongwriter Session: Luke DickFord Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 7–12
  98. August 15th1:00 PM–2:00 PMArt History Lecture: The Surrealist Movement—Its History, Mission, and LegacyFrist Art Museum · Ages 10–12
  99. August 15th1:00 PM–3:00 PMFamily Program: Friendship BraceletsTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 6–12
  100. August 15th1:00 PMHistoric GamesTennessee State Museum · Ages 4–12
  101. August 15th1:00 PM–3:00 PMMakerspace: BiomimicryShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 6–12
  102. August 15th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  103. August 15th5:30 PM–7:00 PMSunset YogaBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 10–12
  104. August 15th7:00 PM–10:00 PM2026 Big Band DanceCentennial Park · Ages 0–12
  105. August 15th7:00 PM–9:00 PMBig Band Dances: Moonlighters Big BandCentennial Park — Parthenon Ellipse · Ages 3–12
  106. August 16th9:00 AM–2:00 PMTN Army National Guard Birthday CelebrationNashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  107. August 16th9:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  108. August 16th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: SuncatchersTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  109. August 18th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  110. August 18th11:00 AMHands-On History: First PeoplesTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  111. August 18th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  112. August 18th5:30 PM–6:30 PMYoga in the ParkCentennial Park — Volleyball Court Lawn · Ages 5–12
  113. August 19th7:30 AM–9:30 AMHummingbird Migration Banding ResearchWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  114. August 19th9:00 AM–12:00 PMSee You at Stones River with Outdoor NashvilleStones River Greenway · Ages 0–12
  115. August 19th11:00 AMHands-On History: Forging a NationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  116. August 19th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  117. August 19th6:30 PM–7:45 PMEighteenth Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum Honoring Trey FanjoyFord Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 9–12
  118. August 20th10:00 AM–10:30 AMNature Center Puppet ShowShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  119. August 20th11:00 AMHands-On History: Civil War and ReconstructionTennessee State Museum · Ages 7–12
  120. August 20th12:00 PM–1:00 PMLunch and Learn: Stories in Stone—African American Contributions to the Tennessee State CapitolTennessee State Museum — Digital Learning Center · Ages 10–12
  121. August 20th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  122. August 20th5:00 PM–9:00 PMThursday Night OutCheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 3–12
  123. August 20th6:00 PM–7:30 PMMusic in the Café: Chip GreeneFrist Art Museum – Café Cheeserie · Ages 0–12
  124. August 20th6:30 PM–7:30 PMGallery Talk: Beyond the Muse—The Women of SurrealismFrist Art Museum · Ages 10–12
  125. August 20th7:00 PM–9:30 PMA Midsummer Night’s DreamCentennial Park Bandshell · Ages 6–12
  126. August 21st10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  127. August 21st10:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  128. August 21st11:00 AMHands-On History: Change and Challenge or Tennessee TransformsTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  129. August 21st1:00 PMPrint Shop DemonstrationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  130. August 21st2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  131. August 21st6:30 PMCandlelight: Queen vs. ABBAThe Parthenon · Ages 8–12
  132. August 21st6:30 PM–8:00 PMJunior Naturalist: CrepuscularShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 6–12
  133. August 21st7:00 PM–9:30 PMA Midsummer Night’s DreamCentennial Park Bandshell · Ages 6–12
  134. August 21st7:00 PMSongwriters Under the StarsCheekwood Estate & Gardens — Swan Lawn · Ages 6–12
  135. August 21st8:45 PMCandlelight: 90s UnpluggedThe Parthenon · Ages 8–12
  136. August 22nd9:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Splash presented by ICEE®Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  137. August 22nd9:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  138. August 22nd9:30 AM–10:30 AMYoga on the DeckBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 10–12
  139. August 22nd10:00 AM–12:00 PMAsk a Master GardenerWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  140. August 22nd10:00 AM–12:00 PMCreek ScientistsBeaman Park Creekside Trailhead · Ages 4–12
  141. August 22nd10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Stylin’ SunglassesTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  142. August 22nd10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s Gallery with ASL InterpretationTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  143. August 22nd11:00 AM–2:00 PMMusic at the Market: Sean DonovanNashville Farmers' Market · Ages 0–12
  144. August 22nd11:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  145. August 22nd12:00 PM–2:00 PMNature Center Jazz JamShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  146. August 22nd1:00 PM–3:00 PMFamily Program: Design Your Own Festival HeadbandTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  147. August 22nd1:00 PMHistoric GamesTennessee State Museum · Ages 4–12
  148. August 22nd2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  149. August 22nd5:30 PM–9:00 PMAugust Cornelia Airpark ConcertCornelia Fort Airpark · Ages 0–12
  150. August 22nd7:00 PM–9:30 PMA Midsummer Night’s DreamCentennial Park Bandshell · Ages 6–12
  151. August 22nd7:00 PMSongwriters Under the StarsCheekwood Estate & Gardens — Swan Lawn · Ages 6–12
  152. August 22nd9:30 PM–11:00 PMNature Center Clothing SwapShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  153. August 23rd9:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  154. August 23rd10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Stylin’ SunglassesTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  155. August 23rd11:00 AM–1:00 PMMember MorningFrist Art Museum · Ages 0–12
  156. August 23rd1:00 PM–1:45 PMMusician Spotlight: Luis EspaillatFord Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 6–12
  157. August 23rd7:00 PM–9:30 PMA Midsummer Night’s DreamCentennial Park Bandshell · Ages 6–12
  158. August 25th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  159. August 25th11:00 AMHands-On History: First PeoplesTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  160. August 25th11:30 AM–12:15 PMCentennial Stroll & Roll — 11:30 a.m. WalkThe Parthenon — East Side Meeting Point · Ages 0–12
  161. August 25th12:15 PM–1:00 PMCentennial Stroll & Roll — 12:15 p.m. WalkThe Parthenon — East Side Meeting Point · Ages 0–12
  162. August 25th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  163. August 25th5:30 PM–6:30 PMYoga in the ParkCentennial Park — Volleyball Court Lawn · Ages 5–12
  164. August 26th7:30 AM–9:30 AMHummingbird Migration Banding ResearchWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  165. August 26th11:00 AMHands-On History: Forging a NationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  166. August 26th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  167. August 27th11:00 AMHands-On History: Civil War and ReconstructionTennessee State Museum · Ages 7–12
  168. August 27th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  169. August 27th5:00 PM–9:00 PMThursday Night OutCheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ages 3–12
  170. August 27th6:00 PM–7:30 PMMusic in the Café: Tramaine Arte’Mis & The I7 Jazz BandFrist Art Museum – Café Cheeserie · Ages 0–12
  171. August 27th7:00 PM–9:30 PMA Midsummer Night’s DreamCentennial Park Bandshell · Ages 6–12
  172. August 27th8:00 PM–10:00 PMFull Sturgeon Moon HikeBeaman Park (exact location TBD) · Ages 8–12
  173. August 28th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Musical Instrument Petting ZooTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 2–12
  174. August 28th10:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  175. August 28th11:00 AMHands-On History: Change and Challenge or Tennessee TransformsTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  176. August 28th1:00 PMPrint Shop DemonstrationTennessee State Museum · Ages 5–12
  177. August 28th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  178. August 28th5:00 PM–9:00 PMMusicians Corner Fall SeriesMusicians Corner at Centennial Park · Ages 0–12
  179. August 28th6:30 PM–7:30 PMHummingbird WatchBeaman Park Nature Center · Ages 3–12
  180. August 28th7:00 PM–9:30 PMA Midsummer Night’s DreamCentennial Park Bandshell · Ages 6–12
  181. August 29th9:00 AM–11:00 AMFun with the FishesShelby Bottoms Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  182. August 29th9:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Splash presented by ICEE®Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Ages 0–12
  183. August 29th9:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  184. August 29th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Boot Scootin’ Cowboy BootsTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  185. August 29th10:00 AM–12:00 PMSummer Wildflowers of Henry HollowBeaman Park Creekside Trailhead · Ages 6–12
  186. August 29th10:00 AM–12:00 PMThe Curious NaturalistWarner Park Nature Center · Ages 0–12
  187. August 29th10:30 AMStorytime in the Children’s GalleryTennessee State Museum · Ages 0–8
  188. August 29th11:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  189. August 29th1:00 PM–3:00 PMClimbing Day with Outdoor NashvilleBells Bend Park · Ages 0–12
  190. August 29th1:00 PM–3:00 PMFamily Program: Illustrate a Dolly Parton LyricTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 5–12
  191. August 29th1:00 PMHistoric GamesTennessee State Museum · Ages 4–12
  192. August 29th2:00 PMMuseum Highlight TourTennessee State Museum · Ages 6–12
  193. August 29th7:00 PM–9:30 PMA Midsummer Night’s DreamCentennial Park Bandshell · Ages 6–12
  194. August 30th9:30 AMMother GooseNashville Children's Theatre · Ages 0–5
  195. August 30th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Boot Scootin’ Cowboy BootsTaylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum · Ages 4–12
  196. August 30th7:00 PM–9:30 PMA Midsummer Night’s DreamCentennial Park Bandshell · Ages 6–12

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