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Brew at the Zoo
FREE BALANCED YOGA (ONLINE)
615-862-5870 timothy.allman@nashville.gov Join Richland Park Library’s free community yoga program via Zoom weekly at 6:30 p.m. Email the address above for instructions to join the class.
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TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS
615-895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov Head to Sports*Com in Murfreesboro every Friday from 10 - 11 a.m. for fun for kids 5 and under. The focus is on body part recognition; cost is $3.
FREE BINGO ON THE LAWN AT SMYRNA LIBRARY
615-459-4884 rclstn.org
Come out to Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road West) and enjoy BINGO on the Lawn Fridays at 10 a.m. Families can spread out between the library and the Senior Center.
JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME
See Wednesday, June 2.
THE PALACE THEATRE KID’S SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
615-452-5692 facebook.com/ThePalaceTheaterGallatin Mark your calendars for the Palace Theatre Kid’s Summer Movie Series in Gallatin. See a movie Friday mornings between June 4 and July 9 for only $4. A small popcorn and drink are included! All movies start at 10 a.m.
FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S
615-395-0102 arringtonvineyards.com Come out to Arrington Vineyards at 6211 Patton Road from 5 - 9 p.m. for Food Truck Fridays, featuring Cousins Maine Lobster and Little Cancun with live music by The San Rafael Band.
FREE LIVE CONCERTS ON MURFREESBORO SQUARE
615-895-1887 mainstreetmurfreesboro.org
Friday nights are filled with music as Main Street Murfreesboro throws a musical party on the courthouse square from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and it’s all free! During intermission this year, the National Dance Club will have free dance lessons for all to join in the fun.
WEEKEND IN THE WETLANDS
615-890-2300 explorethedc.org Get a guided walk, meet a wetland animal or experience other exciting outdoor activities at Murfreesboro’s Discovery Center Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. all as part of Weekends in The Wetlands! Nashville Zoo’s Brew at the Zoo event features more than 45 craft breweries and plenty of food trucks, plus a curated selection of wines, ciders, seltzers and hard sodas on Friday, June 4.
HPAC PRESENTS ‘CLUE ON STAGE’
615-826-6037 hpactn.com
The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company presents CLUE on Stage May 21 - June 6, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. Performances are in the City Square Shopping Center, 260 West Main St. in Hendersonville. Adults cost $18, seniors (65 & over) children/students cost $15.
SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS
See Tuesday, June 1.
TINKERING GARAGE EXHIBIT
See Tuesday, June 1.
SECRET GARDEN PARTY
615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/sgp Mix and mingle during one of Murfreesboro’s biggest social events of the season during this fundraiser for the Discovery Center starting at 7 p.m. at the home of Judy & Ken Stone.
FREE THE THIRD COAST COMEDY SHOW
615-745-1009 thirdcoastcomedy.club Third Coast Comedy shows are improvs featuring both short and longform. The shows, held at 1310 Clinton Street in Nashville, are made up on the spot with the help of suggestions from the audience — no two shows are alike! Friday, June 4 is 8 - 9:30 p.m. Cost is $16 at the door/ $18 at the door.
TIE DYE FRIDAYS!
615-933-9644 Littlearthousenashville.com Come tie dye at the Little Art House Nashville (located at 2106B Acklen Ave) from 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Join tie dying expert Leighton as she shows you all of the tricks to make a super cool tie dyed item. Class is recommended for kids K - 3rd grade. Cost is $25.
FIREPIT FRIDAYS
myadventurepark.com Friday night climbs now come with a campfire at Nashville’s Adventure Park (801 Percy Warner Boulevard) from 4 - 8 p.m. Firepit Friday tickets include up to two hours of climbing and a 30- minute safety briefing. Cost is $33.
FREE 1ST FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET
facebook.com/HistoricSpringfieldEvents Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids zone, classic car cruise-in, farmers market, and local artisans from 6 - 9 p.m. at the downtown square in Springfield (405 North Main Street, Springfield).
BREW AT THE ZOO
615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org Wander the zoo trails while sampling beer and hard soda from more than 45 craft breweries from around the country from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Many of the zoo’s animal exhibits will be open until sundown with keepers available to answer guests’ questions. Other available amenities include dinner from food truck favorites, live music and special animal encounters. Designated driver tickets start at $35 and general admission tickets start at $75.
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DROP-IN ART CLASSES
615-933-9644 LittleArtHouseNashville.com Kiddos are invited to come imagine new concepts on Friday and Saturday mornings at The Little Art House Nashville. Located at 2106B Acklen Ave. in Nashville, the 9:30 - 10 a.m. class is for “mini makers” ages 1 - 4, and the 10:30 - 11 a.m. class is intended to be drop-off class for ages 4 - 10. Cost is $15.
FARM TOURS AT NOBLE SPRINGS DAIRY
615-481-9546 noble-springs.com dustin@noble-springs.com Noble Springs Dairy Farm (3144 Blazer Road in Franklin) has farm tours every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn about and interact with various farm animals. Come anytime during the time frame and stay for as long as you like. Join in on a guided educational tour at 11 a.m. Admission $10 per person. Children 2 and younger are free.
FREE FRANKLIN FARMER’S MARKET
factoryatfranklin.com
Franklin Farmer’s Market supplies local produce every Saturday at The Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road) from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.
FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET
mainstreetmurfreesboro.org
Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers market on the square every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. (Please turn the page) june 2021 31
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