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sually around 5 a.m. my hand is flying through the dark air to find my iPhone on the nightstand. I hit “snooze” for an extra 9 minutes and then I do it again. So that’s how I wake up at 5:18 in the morning. Hey, every minute counts. I am grateful for my gentle-bells wake-up tone; far cry from the angry alarm my own mother woke to years ago. Then we’re off! The dogs run down the stairs before me, ready for breakfast and then eager to go out. I pour my coffee, hit it with cream, let the dogs in (wipe the paws off, first), throw last night’s wash in the dryer, get the lunches going. Yes, I make my boys’ lunches. Yes, they are old enough to make their own lunches, but I actually like doing it and giving them plenty since they’re both athletes after school. I miss my older two, say quick prayers for them in between slathers of mayo, prayers for all of us, sip my coffee, light a candle. I do. I like my morning kitchen candle, and you’ve got to do what you like. You should try it. It adds a cozy touch. Then it’s, “You look handsome, honey,” or “Can’t we try a polo shirt?” or “I said a nicer shirt,” or “You can’t go to school without eating; your brain needs food to function!” or “Let’s go, let’s go, it’s time to go!” And a touch more coffee and you know what I mean. Once they’re pulling out of the driveway (my oldest drives my youngest), it’s my turn, only it’s a rush because, well, I’m just a rusher. I need to settle down, chill, hang out. My kids are really good at that ... me, not so much. And yet this is infinitely easier than it used to be when I had

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Keep kids in their seats while driving. Never! I’ve seen people with toddlers standing in the front seat while dropping off older kids at school, then driving off with them still standing there! In a busy city, with crazy reckless drivers and teenagers driving to school, my kids are in their seats with seat belts on until we are at the door!

Even though you might be a few minutes down the road, you still need to obey the law for safety reasons. It’s crazy to see parents not care about their child’s well-being. Staci Smith

It’s only recommended ... not the law! Just an FYI, the law is: younger than age 9, they must be in a booster/seat and in the backseat. It’s recommended for kids ages 9 - 12 to be in the rear seat, but not the law. So stop judging other parents. For the most part, we all do our best. For those who will question my facts visit tn.gov/safety/ article/newCRD. Pamela Earls

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The front passenger air bags are dangerous! No way! There’s an airbag there that could be more dangerous than a wreck itself. My 11-year-old is still in a booster with the new laws. Once she’s big enough (five feet tall or weighs enough), I’ll rethink it. Donna Johnson

Don’t fall for the “but my friends are doing it.” I see so many people with their kids in the front seat at school drop off — even kindergartners! It makes me so anxious and I can’t stand it. My 9-yearold is still in the back seat in a booster and asks when she can lose the booster and sit up front like her friends. Haha! Not happening, kid. Erin Mark

Kids will ask & ask! My 6-year-old just asked me last night why he can’t ride up front. He feels like a big boy and that he should be able to. Oh, for it to be 1992 again. Ashley Warner

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he Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT) is a local organization providing resources and up-to-date information on Down syndrome, connecting hundreds of families to support programs, education and advocacy as well as introducing them to other families. DSAMT’s signature event to raise money and awareness is its annual Nashville Buddy Walk at Centennial Park. It’s on Saturday, Oct. 29 starting at 7:30 a.m., and your family can register to walk and garner pledges to support the organization — DSAMT hopes to raise $300,000 this year. After the walk, the fun continues with carnival games, inflatables, costumed characters, live music, vendors and more. New this year, there will be guest appearances by the cast of the A&E original documentary series Born This Way, which highlights the lives of seven young adults born with Down syndrome. For more info or to register, call 615-386-9002 or visit somethingextra. org.

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Alive Hospice, a charitable nonprofit that provides grief support services to adults and children in Middle Tennessee (in addition to hospice care), hosts its annual Alive Teen Retreat this month at a lakeside camp in La Vergne. From Oct. 21 - 23, grieving high school students can participate in an overnight weekend retreat to find support as they deal with the loss of a loved one in their lives. During this retreat, your teen can enjoy artistic/creative projects, campfires, canoeing, a ropes course, climbing tower, sports and games. Cost is $50 per participant and meals are included. Register by calling 615-346-8680 or visit alivehospice.org.

Wilson County families can bank on a weekend of fun during the 29th Annual Oktoberfest hosted by Wilson Bank & Trust (623 W. Main St., Lebanon). The festivities include several children’s games and inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, live musical entertainment and food. Are you the crafty type? Enjoy more than 100 craft booths along with demonstrators at Oktoberfest, and bring your camera to pose for a family pic in front of a seasonal backdrop. New this year, check out the Antique Car Show from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday only. Festival hours are Sat 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free. Call 615-4442265 or visit wilsonbank.com.

Dress Up for St. Jude The world of fashion and the Music Row community team up for a cause during Dress Up for St. Jude on Thursday, Oct. 6. It’s a sale of new and gently used fashion items — including celebrity dresses — and all the proceeds benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s music therapy program. The sale takes place from 4 - 8 p.m. at the St. Jude Nashville office — 1102 17th Ave. S., Ste. 300. Visit events.stjude. org/dressupforstjude.

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Local girls have fun in the family art activity area at ARTclectic. This year’s main event is Saturday, Oct. 29.

QUICK BITS Cheekwood has gone to the dogs, at least on Saturday, Oct. 22. Bring your furry family member for the inaugural HALLOWEEN POOCH PARADE where costumed canines and their owners can participate in a festive stroll through the gardens. It’s part of Cheekwood Harvest and is included in regular admission ($16 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17). Call 615-356-8000 or visit cheekwood.org ... THE HERMITAGE has a new $50 VIP Tour. It’s 90 minutes long and a guide to lead you through the mansion where you have the opportunity to experience the view from the balcony before heading out for tours of the grounds, gardens and Andrew Jackson’s tomb. Tours are available Tue and Thu at 1 p.m. Call 615-889-2941 or visit thehermitage.com.

One of the most celebrated weekends of art takes place this month with the 20th anniversary of the University School of Nashville’s (USN) ARTclectic show and sale. It’s happening Oct. 27 - 29. The juried art show boasts several works in ceramics, drawing, glass, jewelry, mixed metal, painting, photography, sculpture, wood and more. The Patron Party is Thursday from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The $100 ticket allows you to be among the first to view and buy art. The ARTBash is on Friday from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. For $10 you can enjoy a gallery party, light food, a cash bar and the art sale. The main sale on Saturday takes place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and is free. Complimentary hands-on family art activities take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. New this year is POPclectic, a curated artisan market featuring creations made by the extended USN community. All POPclectic items are $75 or less. USN is located at 2000 Edgehill Ave. Call 615-2777460 or visit artclectic.org.

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NCT’s Special Showings of Junie B. Jones Everybody’s favorite kindergartner is back on stage with a new adventure at Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT) starting Thursday, Oct. 27. Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook features a “finders keepers, losers weepers theme” and runs through Sunday, Dec. 4. Public performances are opening night at 6:30 p.m. followed by Saturday and Sunday performances at 2 p.m. (plus a Wednesday, Nov. 9 matinee at 1 p.m.). NCT offers three special performances in November, so mark your calendars now:

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Grandparents Day Saturday, Nov. 5 There’s a special station in the lobby where kids and their grandparents can enjoy photo opps, stickers and treats, plus there’s a discussion with cast and crew about the show. Sensory-Friendly Performance Saturday, Nov. 19 Kids with sensory concerns can enjoy the show in an environment suitable to their needs. Kids are free to make noise, the sound levels will be lowered, and there will be glow light notices before anything startling happens on stage. ASL Sign-Interpreted Performance Sunday, Nov. 20 Theatrical sign language interpreters are in position in front of the stage (house left), and there are several accessible seating options. NCT is located at 25 Middleton St. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 children. Call 615-2524675 or visit nashvillect.org.

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“My 2-year-old son worries me! He’s always climbing, jumping or running, and often he ends up getting hurt. He has more bumps and bruises than most of my friends’ toddlers, who don’t seem to have any desire to climb so high, jump so far or run so fast. I’d like to keep my son safe, but still allow him opportunities to be physically active ...“ — worried mom

atching the Olympics last summer, I wondered how a kid grows up to perform an amazing blur of twists and somersaults off a high dive? A weanie such as I can’t muster the courage to even try a front flip. For us regular earth-bound types, sensation-seeking children boggle the mind. Our healthy senses of caution keep our feet firmly on the ground. But for moms and dads who find a pint-sized adventurer on their hands, it’s enormously challenging to safely navigate the world with him. They don’t want to stifle his spirit, but they also can’t let him get hurt. It’s a fine line of “Yes” and “OK” and most times “No.” Parents realize that some children are born risk-takers. But while scientists speculate that sensation seeking probably has a genetic component, pinpointing it has not yet been done. So we have to rely on what others can tell us about it. If you have an extremely adventurous child on your hands, take heart, and know that it’s not all bad news. “A thrill-seeker wants to master a task,” said the late renowned psychologist and author on resiliency, Edith Grotberg.

RAISING A LIT “I have a totally strongwilled, fearless and stubborn 19-month-old little guy, and he just last night proved to me that there are certain situations that we as parents need to avoid no matter how much your toddler protests, screams or embarrasses you ...” — worried mom

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“And the progress of any society depends on people who risk failure and rejection to try new things,” she added. But for moms and dads in the trenches with risk-taking toddlers, failure to try new things isn’t the issue. Stopping the child from trying new and dangerous things is, short of tying him up on a leash. Wisdom can be gleaned from other parents in the same shoes as you.

Gymnastics Helped “My daughter (Annie) was climbing well before she was walking,” says local mom April Laverty. “When she was climbing the playground wall before she was 2 and trying to leap large toys in a single bound, I knew something had to be done. I decided to find an environment where she could learn to play safely while taking risks and where I could learn to help her.” For the Lavertys, that meant gymnastics. “We couldn’t watch her every single second, so we decided to help her be a better climber,” Laverty says. Gymnastics seemed to quench Annie’s thirst for tumbles and heights. “One of the first and most beneficial lessons she learned was how to land properly when jumping, tumbling and so on,” Laverty says. “And I learned how to keep her safe when she attempted behaviors like swinging from bars and leaping from new heights.”

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Sticks, Walls and Jumps “It can be very tough on a mom to handle a child who seems to fear nothing and who loves running wild,” says local mom Deb Wright of Hendersonville. “My oldest son Darryl (now age 16) was a daredevil. He always seemed to have a stick in his hand. As soon as I’d take it from him, he’d find a new one,” she says. Wright learned that she couldn’t fight against who Darryl was. “Once I realized that it was in his nature to run, climb and jump, I found it easier to cope with the situation,” she says. “By taking him to places where he could enjoy these things without hurting himself, I freed myself from running after him all the time. I also made our yard a safe place where he could experiment. He loved walking on the wall and jumping from there. Although he often had bumps and bruises, he never sustained any serious injuries.”

A Refrigerator Perch And then there are those mind-boggling startling moments of HOW DID YOU DO THAT? “My son started climbing before he could walk,” says local mom Loree Harkins of Nashville. “At around 16 months, I found Samuel sitting on top of the refrigerator helping himself to a box of crackers I had stashed up there! At 4,

he is still a daredevil to some extent. He loves jumping and almost always has a few bruises on his legs or arms. “We allow him to jump on one of our older couches — he likes to pile pillows (my body pillow and pregnancy pillow are getting a lot of use) on the floor and jump from the couch onto the pile.” Outside play was even more work for Harkins. “He was climbing off the roof of his playhouse,” she sighs. “We plan to get a wooden play set with a rock climbing wall, large slide, ladder, rings to hang from and other equipment when we can afford it,” says Harkins. “This might be another option for parents with kids like my son.” The question is, will your young thrill-seeker always have you pulling out your hair? Not necessarily, experts say. Give your kids supervised opportunities to test their limits, but also keep things in perspective. Don’t freak out about small physical risks, in other words, hover, but don’t always save. And when your child’s old enough to be away from you? Remember, says author Leonore Skenazy (Free Range Kids; 2010), “What happens at the playground today is pretty tame compared with what kids were doing 100 years ago like chopping wood.” J Susan Day is editor of this publication.

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Saturday, Oct. 1 Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville Page 37 The Nashville Symphony kicks off it’s 2016 - 2017 Pied Piper Series for children with Prokofiev’s classic and Wishing Chair Productions brings the story to life with puppetry. Kids can show up an hour early for free hands-on activities and the musical instrument petting zoo.

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things to do enjoy the view of more than 5,000 chrysanthemums and the Scarecrows exhibit. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $16 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17; 615-3568000 or cheekwood.org.

Commodores Football

Cheer for the Vanderbilt Commodores when they challenge Florida. All ages. Vanderbilt Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $55; 615-322-4653 or vucommodores.com.

FREE Country Ham Fall Festival

A local tot enjoys the craft station at Nashville Shores’ Booville, kicking oﬀ this year on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Sat 1 Afflicted: Daughters of Salem

Award-winning playwright Laurie Brooks’ fictionalized look at the events leading to the Salem witch trials encompasses peer politics and teenage rebellion. Ages 10 and older. Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; Sat - Sun 2 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 youth; 615-252-4675 or nashvillect.org.

FREE Animal Encounters

Meet a resident education animal that calls Tennessee home. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield

Enjoy a 90-minute bike ride through the battlefield during a guided tour. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.

FREE Blooma Nashville Bellyrama Family Yoga Festival Enjoy a morning of healthy, outdoor family fun that includes complimentary yoga sessions for kids and adults, face painting, babywearing demos, a family dance party, a local business market and more. Bring your own yoga mat. All ages. Bicentennial Capitol Mall Amphitheater, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; bloomanashville.com/ bellyrama.

Bluebird on the Mountain

Enjoy a night of lcoal singer/ songwriters performing outside. All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 7 p.m.; $130 per carload of eight; 800-745-3000 or dyer. vanderbilt.edu.

Booville

Your littlest ghouls and goblins can enjoy this non-scary Halloween event that includes a hay bale maze, bounce houses, storytime activities, trick-ortreat trail, games, Monster Mash dance party, face painting, Tennessee’s tallest Frankenstein, a playground, arts and crafts, and more. All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $9.99; 615889-7050 or nashvilleshores. com.

FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime

Stories and related activities. All ages. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11 a.m.; 615377-9979 or bn.com.

FREE Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

Celebrate the culture and diversity of Music City with seven stages of performances, international food vendors, hands-on children’s activities and other interactive fun, a marketplace, a teens-only area and more. All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; celebratenashville. org.

Cheekwood Harvest

Celebrate fall with family art activities, storytime in the garden, live music, themed activities and a visit to the pumpkin patch. While there,

Ham it up during this annual event featuring food, live music, arts and crafts, hogcalling competitions, a huge children’s area with inflatables and games, fireworks and more. Hot air balloon rides are available, but you must book them in advance. All ages. Tennessee Children’s Home, 804 Branham Hughes St., Spring Hill; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; countryhamfest.com.

Empower Your Birth Conference

Learn about the variety of birthing options available to you as you venture through the journey of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. The conference features speakers, classes, giveaways and the chance to speak with local resources dealing with conception, pregnancy, birth, babies and beyond. Adults. Lane AgriPark Community Center, 315 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; $19; empoweryourbirth.com.

Exhibit Opening

A House in Mourning peeks into the mourning customs during the Victorian era. The exhibit runs through Monday, Oct. 31. All ages. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Mon Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $12 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 615459-2341 or samdavishome. org. (please turn the page)

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things to do FREE Fall Book Frenzy

Score bargains on used books, audio books, DVDs, music, games and puzzles; the $5/bag sale takes place at 2 p.m. All ages. University School of Nashville’s Hassenfeld Library, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 615-8305901.

FREE Fall Break Fun

K - 12 students from Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner Williamson and Wilson counties get complimentary admission in honor of the fall break season. Accompanying adults get a 25-percent discount off regular admission. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 9 a.m. 5 p.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Fall Choral Classic

Enjoy music by the university choirs. All ages. Lipscomb University’s Arnold Hall, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.; 615-966-5932 or lipscomb.edu.

Family Campout (Registration Required) This overnight experience starts with a one-mile hike to the campground. Once there, enjoy an evening of activities like guided night hikes, owl prowls, children’s games, campfire fun, music and more. Tents and equipment available by request. Prior attendance to a Wilderness Awareness Workshop is mandatory in order to camp. All ages. Barfield Crescent Backcountry Campground, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Family Film Festival

Enjoy a screening of Stuart Little. All ages. NCG Cinema, 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin; 9 a.m.; 615-4519500 or ncgmovies.com.

Family Program: Perk Up Your Pictures

Look at photos of and by country artists to see what elements combine to make a captivating still image. Cameras optional. Ages 5 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Farm Day & Fiddle Festival

Learn about the progression of farming through the years with an antique tractor show, artisan exhibitors, a barnyard petting zoo for kids and more. All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 615862-4187 or nashville.gov/ parks.

FREE Father/Daughter Day Out

Dads and their girls can enjoy a nature walk, play games and bring a picnic for lunch after the hike. All ages. Gregory Mill Park, 390 Enon Springs Road E., Smyrna; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-4599773 or townofsmyrna.org.

FREE First Saturday Art Crawl

Twenty-five art galleries in the downtown area host receptions and art openings. All ages. Hatch Show Print, 224 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; nashvilledowntown.com/ play/first-saturday-art-crawl.

FirstBank Pops Series: Peter Cetera Kids can enjoy hands-on instrument experiences during the Celebrate Nashville cultural festival on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Centennial Park.

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The former Chicago front man joins the Nashville Symphony for a night of pop music featuring hits like “Glory of

Love,” “The Next Time I Fall,” and “If You Leave Me Now.” All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $46 - $121; 615-6876400 or nashvillesymphony. org.

FREE Gallatin Main Street Festival

Have fun with a day of live music, a barbecue cookoff, children’s activities, lots of craft booths and more. All ages. East Main Street, Gallatin; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 615-452-5692 or downtowngallatin.com.

Grand Ole Opry

Country legends and contemporary stars perform their hits. All ages. Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $35 - $75; 800-733-6779 or opry.com.

FREE Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club Show

cricket-filled pumpkins, Jell-O eyeballs and other goodies. Some treats will be doled out when the animals are let on exhibit for the day while others happen during scheduled keeper talks. All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $16 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-8331534 or nashvillezoo.org.

FREE Handmade and Bound Marketplace

Artists, indie publishers and book lovers come together to sell, trade and buy handmade and affordable publications, printed matter and bookthemed creations. The festival also features demonstrations and hands-on children’s activities. All ages. Watkins College of Art, Design and Film, 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 615-277-7427 or handmadeboundnashville. com.

FREE Hermitage Fall Fest

Held in Williamson County this year, this show features more than 800 dogs representing more than 100 breeds competing in the competition. All ages. Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin; 9 a.m.; gmkc.org.

Enjoy art on the grounds, a large variety of vendors, live music, living history demonstrations, kids’ activities and more. All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

FREE Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour (Registration Required)

FREE Hike Day (Registration Required)

Walk through the cemetery by lantern light while hearing the stories of soldiers and civilians about the terrible cost of the Civil War. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 6:15 p.m.; 615-893-9501 or nps.gov/ stri.

Halloween Animal Enrichment Day

Have fun watching zoo animals enjoy their own form of trick-or-treating as they dig into seasonal favorites like

Embark on a guided hike that includes moderate hill climbs across two to three miles. All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; 615-370-4672 or owlshill.org.

FREE Home Depot Kids’ Workshop (Registration Required) Build and decorate a toy fire truck. Ages 5 - 12. Home Depot, find a store near you at the website; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; homedepot.com.

things to do Square, Nashville; 9 a.m.; free for walkers, $30 for runners; nashvilleaidswalk. com.

Nashville Whiskey Festival

Celebrate all-things whiskey from around the world with tastings, a cigar bar, live music, food and more. Adults. Omni Hotel Grand Ballroom, 250 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 6:30 - 10 p.m.; $100 - $150 ($42 designated drivers); nashvillewhiskeyfestival.com.

Local boys have fun running around at Lucky Ladd Farm in Eagleville. The farm is open Wed - Sun this month for fall festivities. Honeysuckle Hill Fall Festival

Enjoy farm fun including the Peanuts-themed corn maze, animal encounters, pig races, zip lining, rock-climbing wall, Treehouse Village, pumpkin patch, sand pit, spider slides and more. All ages. Honeysuckle Hill Farm, 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield; Thru Oct. 30: Fri 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; $13.95 ages 3 and older; 615-382-7593 or honeysucklehillfarm.com.

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a balletsmitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. Edmondson Library, 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville; 2:30 p.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

Into the Woods

This James Lapine/Stephen Sondheim musical combines several fairytale characters. All ages. Hendersonville Performing Arts Company, 260 West Main St., Hendersonville; Thru Oct. 16: Thu - Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $18 adults, $15 students; 615826-6037 or hpactn.com.

John Prine

A night of country/folk music with special guest Holly Williams. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $51.50 - $81.50; 615-8893060 or ryman.com.

FREE Kidsville at the Parthenon

Learn about your sense of smell and make a museum map of smells to find. Ages 12 and younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m.; conservancyonline.com/ about/kidsville.

Larry Gatlin

A night of country music. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $39 - $54; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

Lucky Ladd Fall Festival

Have a blast with more than 75 activities for kids, interact with friendly animals, find your way through the corn maze, pick a pumpkin and more. All ages. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; Thru Oct. 30: Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-2743786 or luckyladdfarms.com.

FREE MuleTown Music Fest

There are three ticketed venues, but most concerts around different venues on the square are free, including Farmer Jason, The Sprigs and others. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities include an instrument petting zoo, face painting, Lego building and more. All ages. Downtown Public Square, Columbia; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; muletownmusicfest.com.

FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime

Stories and activities. All ages. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 615895-8580 or bn.com.

FREE Music in the Vines

Bring a picnic and enjoy live outdoor jazz music by local bands. All ages. Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington; Fri - Sat 4 - 8 p.m., Sun 2 - 6 p.m.; 615-3950102 or arringtonvineyards. com.

Nashville AIDS Walk & 5K Run

This family-friendly event (bring your kids and dogs) features a 5K run or walk to raise awareness and funds for Nashville Cares. All ages. Public Square Park, 1 Public

FREE Night Hike (Registration Required) Let the moonlight be your guide during this guided hike. All ages. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 615-8628580 or nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime

Enjoy songs, giggles and stories. All ages. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.

Pied Piper Series: Peter and the Wolf

The Nashville Symphony plays Prokofievâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timeless tale for children while Wishing Chair Productions brings the story to life with puppets. Come an hour early for free handson activities throughout the building, like arts and crafts, a musical instrument petting zoo, stories and more. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $20 - $30; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Predators Hockey

Cheer for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the Tampa Bay Lightning in this preseason game. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $10 - $75; 615-7707800 or nashvillepredators. com.

FREE Shakespeare Allowed

Participate in (or just listen to) a complete reading of As You Like It. All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 12 - 3 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.

Speedway Racing

Experience the thrill of an auto race featuring more than 500 laps. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 615-254-1986 or fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.

FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime

Story readings and activities. Ages 3 - 5. Books-A-Million, 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 10:30 a.m.; 931-4860113 or booksamillion.com.

FREE Station Camp Pumpkinfest

A vendor marketplace, train, hayride, pumpkin carver, photo booth, inflatables, live and silent auctions, carnival games, food and more. All ages. Station Camp Elementary School, 1020 bison Trail, Gallatin; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; free admission (games and activities are 50 cents each); 615-766-3320.

FREE Storytime: Ferdinand the Bull

Nashville Ballet presents this interactive story about a peaceful bull who only wants to smell the flowers in the meadow. Ages 3 - 6. Inglewood Library, 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime

Stories and related activities. All ages. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 11 a.m.; 615-264-0183 or bn.com.

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FALL FAMILY FUN

Linden Waldorf School’s 20th Annual

OCTOBER Free fall break fun and activities.

NOVEMBER

An Enchanting Festival for the Family

String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry Nov. 25 & 26 • 10:00 & 11:30 am

Activities for Children and the Young at Heart • Angel Room, a special place for children to shop • Artisan Vendors • Archery & Climbing Wall • Pockets the Elf and Friends • Natural Crafts

• Facepainting and Henna • Jump Rope Winding • Waldorf Puppet Shows • Live Global Music, Dance & Storytelling • Food Trucks and Other Tasty Offerings … and much more!

DECEMBER Deck the Hall with hands-on programs, free photos with Santa, and more.

Saturday, November 5 • 9am - 4pm Tickets available at the door or at lindenwaldorf.org $5 admission (under 5 free) • Most Activities $2-$4

Visit CountryMusicHallofFame.org/Family for details and a full list of activities.

PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY:

3201 Hillsboro Road • 615-354-0270 www.lindenwaldorf.org

Family programs are funded in part by The Bonnaroo Works Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Epiphone, Fender, Jackson National Community Fund, the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, Nashville Parent, and the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation. Technology Partners: Cisco; NewTek; Personal Computer Systems, Inc.; and Promethean.

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things to do Sumner Teen Center Fish Fry

This inaugural event features fried fish, music, crafts, silent and live auctions, and more. Proceeds benefit the free programs available to local teens at the Sumner Teen Center. All ages. Lower Station Camp Creek at Douglass Clark House, 2115 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin; 3 - 7 p.m.; $25 adults ($20 each if more than one), $10 children; sumnerteencenter. org.

Tau Phi Cowboy Show

A rootin’ tootin’, honky tonkin’ country music production that includes contemporary hits and throwbacks from the early days of the genre. All ages. Lipscomb University’s Collins Auditorium, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $10; lipscomb.edu/sga/ cowboy-show.

Train Robbery Excursion

Ride the rails to Watertown with the Mackle and Wilson gangs with more robbery action taking place during the layover. All ages. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $21 - $75; 615241-0436 or tcry.org.

Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company

Four comedy improvisers from New York and L.A. perform a high-energy show. Ages 16 and older. TPAC’s Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 6 & 9 p.m.; $35; 615-782-4040 or tpac.org.

FREE Vintage Baseball Experience 1860s-style baseball games with vintage uniforms and equipment. Vendors will sell classic baseball fare, too. All ages.

The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

FREE Welcoming October (Registration Required)

Saunter along the Old Roadway with a naturalist to explore the beauty of autumn. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks.

Wetland Walk

Enjoy a guided stroll through the Murfree Spring Wetland area. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2:30 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

You Can’t Beat the House

Pat Cook’s screwball stage comedy about minor league burglars. Ages 10 and older. Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; Thru Oct. 15: Thu - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; 615-221-1174 or townecentretheatre.com

Sun 2 Afflicted: Daughters of Salem See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE BMX Racing

Experience the thrill of BMX while watching racers compete on a bicycle motocross track. All ages. Music City BMX, 2901 Bell Road, Nashville; 2 p.m.; 615-361-5533 or facebook. com/musiccitybmx.

Booville

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Creative Zone: Adorn a Microphone Gospel singer Jason Crabb performs during the Music with a Mission concert benefiting Nashville Rescue Mission on Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Schermerhorn.

In honor of the Grand Ole Opry’s 91st anniversary, this drop-in program invited kids to decorate their own iconic

microphone with color, gems, sequins and creativity. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Family Film Festival

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club Show See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Green Door Fall Fest

Live music, hayrides, local artisans, games, face painting, pumpkin games, a pumpkin house where you can pick your own pumpkins, children’s activities and more. All ages. Green Door Gourmet, 7011 River Road, Nashville; 12 - 6 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 10 and younger; 615-942-7169 or greendoorgourmet.com.

FREE Hermitage Fall Fest

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Into the Woods

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Make Letterpress Art

Get creative by making prints while exploring old-school letterpress art making. All ages. Hatch Show Print, 224 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 12, 1 & 2 p.m.; 615-401-2000 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Music with a Mission

Lorrie Morgan, Mo Pitney, Chris Tomlin, Jason Crabb, the Nashville Symphony and others present a night of music benefiting Nashville

Rescue Mission. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $39 $104; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Polo in the Park

Enjoy the excitement of arena polo along with kids’ activities like inflatables, pony rides, stick horse races, meeting the polo ponies and more. All ages. Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 12 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 10 and younger (cabana rentals for eight are $200); 615-800-2268 or franklinpolo.com.

Ryan Bingham

A night of Americana/roots rock with Brian Fallon & The Crowes and Paul Cauthen. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $26.50 - $36.50; 615-889-3060 or ryman. com.

FREE Vintage Baseball See Saturday, Oct. 1.

You Can’t Beat the House

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Mon 3 After-school Art!

Learn about art in a handson learning environment while creating with a variety of mediums. First graders and higher. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 - 5 p.m.; $3; murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Created Equal

This film and discussion series bridges cultures to educate the community on America’s civil rights struggle. All ages. Bradley Academy Museum & Cultural Center, 415 S. Academy St., Murfreesboro; 1 - 4 p.m.; 615-962-8773 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

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things to do Early Explorers

Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:45 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

FREE Fall Break Fun

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Gavin DeGraw & Andy Grammer

A night of pop music with special guest Wrabel. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $49.50 - $65; 615889-3060 or ryman.com.

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina

Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a ballet-smitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine onstage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. Richland Park Library, 4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

LPG Open Play

Kids have full range of turf and court to practice and play with sports equipment available. All ages. LPG Sports Academy, 109 Rand Place, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $5 per child (free ages 19 months and younger); 615-891-7028 or lpgsportsacademy.com.

FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Musical Petting Zoo

Kids can join staff from the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a morning of hands-on instrument exploration on drums, autoharps, banjos, guitars and more. All ages.

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Donelson Branch Library, 2315 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

RadKids

This program includes curriculum topics like revolutionary bullying prevention, preventing/ stopping predator tricks (including physical resistance strategies against abduction, Internet safety, personal touch) and personal space safety at home, school, and while you’re out and about. Grades 2 - 6. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; $3; 615-8937439 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

FREE Read with Lily (Registration Required) Sign up to read to Lily the READing Paws dog. Grades preschool - elementary. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.; 615-3710090 or brentwood-tn.org/ library.

Snack Attack!

Prepare tasty snacks in the kitchen. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

SPARK!

Preschoolers and parents can enjoy stories and activities. Ages 3 - 5. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $1 plus $8 gate admission; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

Tumbleweeds (Registration Required) Learn tumbling basics. Ages 3 - 5. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:15 - 11 a.m.; $3; 615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Tue 4 Busy Bees

Learn to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Courtyard Concert Series

The Marcela Pinilla Band performs Latin alternative music in the Robinson Courtyard. All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 615-862-5800 or library.nashville.org.

Crafternoon

Participate in a supervised art activity. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

FREE Fall Bird Banding Research (Registration Required)

Licensed bird banders will trap, band and release birds to learn about their population size, longevity and more. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FITMommy

This total body class is open to prenatal moms, postpartum moms and moms with older kids; babies and toddlers welcome. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; $4; 615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Grand Ole Opry

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Homeschool P.E.

of hands-on instrument exploration on drums, autoharps, banjos, guitars and more. All ages. Watkins Park Library, 616 17th Ave. N., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

Knee-High Naturalist: Fossil Find (Registration Required)

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Participate in various physical education activities. Ages 6 13. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 12 or 1 p.m.; $3; 615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Kids can have fun exploring for fossils on the property and take home a special rock. Ages 3 - 5 with parent. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child pair, $7 each additional person; 615370-4672 or owlshill.org.

FREE Middle School Parent Book Club (Registration Required) This semester’s book is The Sweet Spot by Christine Carter. Parents/Guardians. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 9 - 11 a.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library.

FREE Mighty Sprouts Preschool Martial Arts Class (Registration Required)

Based around martial arts movements, this class helps develop basic motor skills, strength, flexibility, focus, selfcontrol and more. Ages 3 - 6. Harvest Martial Arts, 595 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 10 10:35 a.m.; 615-224-3851 or harvestmartialarts.com.

Mommy & Me Yoga

Parents and their little ones can have fun bonding while doing gentle yoga stretches and poses. Ages 2 - 5. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.; $8 adults, $4 children; 615790-5719 or wcparksandrec. com.

FREE Musical Petting Zoo

Kids can join staff from the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a morning

A night of country, rock and bluegrass music. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29 - $89; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Observatory Open House Day (Registration Required) Tour the observatory and take a peek through the solar telescope. All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 9 a.m. 12 p.m.; 615-373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu.

FREE Perform Murfreesboro Makeup FX (Registration Required) Learn how to design and apply different styles of makeup from old age to cuts and burns to monsters and animals. Ages 11 and older. The Washington Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4:30 5:30 p.m.; free with Perform Murfreesboro membership ($25/year); murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

SPARK!

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Spring Hill Wiggles and Giggles

Enjoy organized games and play time. Ages 3 - 6. Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill; 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.; $2; wcparksandrec. com.

things to do present a night of music benefiting the adolescent and young adult treatment programs at Cumberland Heights. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $32.50 - $49.50; 615-8893060 or ryman.com.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Family Science Lab: Investigators

Learn how using less is a way of sharing resources by understanding the importance of recycling and transforming materials into something brand new. Ages 6 - 9 with a parent. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $5 in addition to ASC admission ($14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12); 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org/ familyscience.

Kids will get to see lots of their favorite characters when Disney On Ice: Dream Big comes to Bridgestone Arena Oct. 6 - 9. Storytime Yoga (Registration Required) Explore yoga and movement through stories, games and play. Four-week class meets Tuesdays through Oct. 25. Activity code 7088. Ages 3 - 6. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 9 - 10 a.m.; $20/month; wcparksandrec.com.

FREE Storytime: Ferdinand the Bull

Nashville Ballet presents this interactive story about a peaceful bull who only wants to smell the flowers in the meadow. Ages 3 - 6. Bordeaux Library, 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Tuesdays for Tots

Stop by the studio in the Learning Center to craft an original artwork. Ages 3 - 5. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($16 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17); 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Turtle Search

Help observe and collect data on local box turtles. Ages 8 and older. Nickajack Wetlands, Red Mile Road, Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Water Polo

Participate in an aquatic sport in the deep end of the indoor pool. Ages 13 and older. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 7 8:45 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth; 615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Youth Set Design This class focuses on designing sets for theater productions. Ages 10 - 17. The Washington Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 5:30 6:30 p.m.; free with Perform Murfreesboro membership ($25/year); murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Youth Yoga

Learn yoga poses and techniques. Ages 7 - 12. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.; $4; 615786-0200, ext. 2418, or wcparksandrec.com.

Wed 5 Alter Bridge

A night of rock music with guests Adelitas Way and 3 Pill Morning. All ages. War Memorial Auditorium, 301

Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $29 - $33; 615-7824030 or wmarocks.com.

Animal Antics

Meet one of the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resident animals. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

Archery Homeschool Day (Registration Required)

This class includes archery instruction with all equipment provided and a game at the end. Parents can participate, too. Ages 7 and older. Music City Archery, 5011 Walkup Road, Pegram; 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.; $15; 615-566-5187 or musiccityarchery.com.

Concert for Cumberland Heights

The John Hiatt Trio, Richard Thompson and Nate Bargatze

Homeschool Creativity Class

Learn about art in a handson learning environment and create art in a variety of mediums. All ages. McFadden Community Center, 211 Bridge Ave., Murfreesboro; 2 - 3 p.m.; $3; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Homeschool P.E. Class (Registration Required) Participate in a variety of sports and activities. Ages 5 - 10. LPG Sports Academy, 109 Rand Place, Franklin; 12 - 1 p.m.; $15 drop-in or $48 for the month; 615-891-7028 or lpgsportsacademy.com.

FREE Homeschool Performerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class

Classes include singing in a choir, performing improv, applying theater makeup, acting techniques and more. All ages. The Washington Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.; free with Perform Murfreesboro membership ($25/year); murfreesborotn.gov/parks. (please turn the page)

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things to do Murfreesboro; 10:15 - 11 a.m.; $3; 615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Whittling for Kids (Registration Required) Kids can learn the lost art of whittling during this soapcarving activity. Ages 8 - 12. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-862-4187 or nashville.gov/parks.

Wild Things (Registration Required)

Older kids can enjoy the Nashville Opera production of Don Giovanni at TPAC’s Jackson Hall on Oct. 6 & 8. FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a balletsmitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. Green Hills Library, 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

KidFIT: Movers and Shakers (Registration Required)

This parent/tot class focuses on playing with others, gross motor skills and having fun. Ages 1 - 3. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; $3; 615893-7439 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Registration Required)

Run, jump and play while learning skills like balance, coordination, listening and taking turns. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 11:05 - 11:45 a.m.; $3; 615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Kids’ Hour

Mare Wakefield performs music for children. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660 or wholefoodsmarket.com.

Knee-High Naturalist: Fossil Find (Registration Required) See Tuesday, Oct. 4

Music City Roots

Jim Lauderdale hosts this evening of live music featuring bands of different genres. All ages. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 7 p.m.; $15 reserved, $10 general admission; musiccityroots.com.

FREE Musical Petting Zoo

Kids can join staff from the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a morning of hands-on instrument exploration on drums, autoharps, banjos, guitars and more. All ages. Thompson Lane Branch Library, 380 Thompson Lane, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Nature Play Day

Have fun getting wet and muddy at the Nature Play Area while building a fort, playing in the water, climbing, crawling and more. Ages 1 and older with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Tales and Trails (Registration Required) Listen to a story followed by a hike on the trails. Ages 4 - 7 with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 a.m.; $3; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Tornado Ridge Night Hike (Registration Required) Hike up Tornado Ridge and roast marshmallows over an open fire. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 6 - 8 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.

Tumbleweeds (Registration Required) Learn tumbling basics. Ages 3 - 5. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd.,

This nature-themed program includes songs, crafts, hikes and other activities. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 a.m.; $3; 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

Young Frankenstein

Fathom Events presents this screening of the 1974 PG comedy starring Gene Wilder. Mel Brooks introduces the film via a live feed from Hollywood. All ages. Regal Green Hills Cinema, 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, and Regal Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $13.66; fathomevents.com.

Thu 6 Annie Get Your Gun

This Irving Berlin musical highlights the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with Frank Butler. All ages. The Larry Keeton Dinner Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thru Oct. 22: Thu Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $30 adults, $20 ages 12 and younger; 615-883-8375 or thelarrykeetontheatre.org.

Busy Bees

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Creative Zone: Design an Album Cover Create an original artist log

and album art inspired by objects in the galleries. Ages 5 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

Disney On Ice: Dream Big

Tinker Bell hosts this adventure where courage leads the way during this Disney-themed ice-skating show featuring characters like Rapunzel, Snow White, Aurora, Anna, Elsa, Tiana, Cinderella, Olaf and more. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; Thru Oct. 9: Thu 7 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat 11 a.m., 3 & 7 p.m., Sun 1 & 5 p.m.; $21 - $72; 615-7702000 or bridgestonearena. com.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Bravo Creative Arts Center presents the beloved fishy fable of mermaid Ariel, who wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above the sea. All ages. Father Ryan Center for the Arts, 700 Norwood Drive, Nashville; Thru Oct. 9: Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10; bravocreativeartscenter. com.

Don Giovanni

This Nashville Opera production mixes comedy and drama as Mozart takes on the libertine adventures of Don Juan. Ages 14 and older. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $26 - $99; 615-7824040 or nashvilleopera.org.

FREE Fairview LEGO Club

Come to the library for an afternoon of LEGO building (blocks provided). All ages. Fairview Library, 2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 4 5:30 p.m.; 615-799-0235 or wcpltn.org/fairview_ public_library. (please turn the page)

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things to do FREE Fall Break Fun

615-371-0090, ext. 8380, or brentwood-tn.org/library.

First Thursday Night in the Garden

Nature Nuts

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Enjoy an after-hours experience with live music, dance and other performances, food and more. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 5 - 10 p.m.; $16 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17; 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Hermitage Ghost Tours

Put a little fright in your night with this lantern tour of ghostly events that includes tales of the Battle of New Orleans, Andrew Jackson and the Bell Witch. Includes a 90-minute tour of the mansion and Jackson’s tomb. Ages 12 and older. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; Thru Oct. 28: Thu - Fri 7 - 8:30 p.m.; $30; 615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a balletsmitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. Hadley Park Library, 1039 28th Ave. N., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

FREE Insect-O-Rama (Registration Required) Grab a net and search for leaf hoppers, spittle bugs, gall wasps, ant lion, gulf fritillaries and other bugs. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-3526299 or nashville.gov/parks.

Into the Woods

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE It Looks Like Play (Registration Required) This program features lots of sensory activities for hands-on learning. Ages 9 months - 4 years. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 10 - 11 a.m.;

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Explore the mysteries of the Murfree Spring wetland through this guided activity. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

Opry Country Classics Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers host a night of country music with special guest artists. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $52 - $64; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.

FREE Parnassus Storytime

Enjoy an afternoon snack and a story. All ages. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 3:30 p.m.; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.

FREE Perform Murfreesboro Dance Class

Focus on choreography and skills to pick up dance routines. Ages 7 and older. The Washington Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; free with Perform Murfreesboro membership ($25/year); 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Playing Doctor

This stage comedy centers around a man whose parents think he’s a doctor, so when they come for a visit he has to recruit the help of his friends to help perpetuate the facade. Ages 12 and older. Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thru Nov. 13: Thu - Sat 6 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.; $50 adults, $30 ages 18 and younger; 615-646-9977 or dinnertheatre.com.

Reel Rock 11

Get a peek at the year’s best rock-climbing films from remote Arctic big walls to the

The Mel Brooks classic movie Young Frankenstein starring Gene Wilder is back on the big screen at Regal Green Hills and Regal Opry Mills on Wednesday, Oct. 5. youth movement resetting the standards. All ages. TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22; 615-782-4040 or tpac.org.

Rick Riordan

Author of books for middlegrade students and New York Times best-selling author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Rick Riordan discusses his brand-new title in the Mangus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, The Hammer of Thor. All ages. War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 6 p.m.; $10 - $27.50; 615782-4030 or wmarocks.com.

FREE Storytime: Ferdinand the Bull

Nashville Ballet presents this interactive story about a peaceful bull who only wants to smell the flowers in the meadow. Ages 3 - 6. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

FREE StrollerCoasters

Walk the greenway with your child and stroller, then stay for playtime at the castle. Parents with kids ages birth to 5 years. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro;

9 a.m.; murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

$3; murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

Survival Bracelets (Registration Required)

Fri 7

Learn several different knots and styles of survival bracelets and some of the things they can be used for in a pinch. Ages 10 and older. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 a.m.; $3; 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

FREE Teen Anime Club

Watch anime, make crafts and enjoy snacks. Ages 13 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m.; 615371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library.

Water Polo

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

You Can’t Beat the House

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Youth Volleyball Class

Beginners to advanced players can develop and refine their skills like bumping, setting and spiking. Ages 9 - 17. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4:30 - 6 p.m.;

FREE 36th Annual Oktoberfest

Enjoy three days of authentic German food, polka dancing, street performers, live musical entertainment, a street full of children’s activities, arts and crafts, exhibits and more. All ages. Historic Germantown, 1226 Seventh Ave. N., Nashville; Fri 2 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; 615-686-2867 or thenashvilleoktoberfest.com.

Annie Get Your Gun See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Arsenic and Old Lace

Act 1 presents this comedic play revolving around the Brewster family, descended from the “Mayflower,” but now comprising insane, homicidal maniacs. Ages 12 and older. Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; Thru Oct. 22: Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15; act1online.com.

things to do FREE Bells Bend Night Hike (Registration Required)

Hear the call of the wild while exploring and listening for animals of the night during this guided evening stroll. All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 8:30 p.m.; 615-862-4187 or nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime

A morning of stories and sing-along fun. All ages. Brilliant Sky, 2002 Richard Jones Road, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-800-7754 or nashvilletoystore.com.

Classical Series: Prokofiev’s Fifth & Grieg’s Piano Concerto Pianist Conrad Tao joins the Nashville Symphony for a night of music by Prokofiev, Grieg and Gabriella Smith. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1

Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $22 - $109; 615-6876400 or nashvillesymphony. org.

Creative Zone: Design an Album Cover See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Disney On Ice: Dream Big

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Family Film Festival

Enjoy a screening of Goosebumps. All ages. NCG Cinema, 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin; 9 a.m.; 615451-9500 or ncgmovies.com.

FREE First Friday Art Scene

Take a tour of downtown

Franklin’s historic buildings and art galleries where you can stop at nearly 30 sites. Free trolley rides available. All ages. Gallery 202, 202 Second Ave. S., Franklin; 6 9 p.m.; downtownfranklintn. com/the-franklin-art-scene.

FREE Get Outside: Family Camping (Registration Required) Learn tricks and trades of camping from the experts. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks.

6 - 9 p.m.; facebook.com/ hendersonvillecruisein.

Hermitage Ghost Tours

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Into the Woods

See Saturday, Oct. 1

Kid Rock’s Second Annual Fish Fry

Grand Ole Opry

Join Kid Rock for live music, a Ferris wheel, fried fish, corn hole tournaments, fireworks, local food trucks, beer and more. All ages. Woods Amphitheater, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 6 p.m.; $45 - $325; 800-745-3000 or fontanel.com.

FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In

KidFIT: Movers and Shakers (Registration Required)

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

See a variety of classic cars while local bands perform music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville;

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Registration Required)

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

KT Tunstall

A night of alternative rock music. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $40 $46; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

FREE Lego Mania (Registration Required) Unleash your creativity by building different themes from the non-fiction collection. Ages 6 - 7. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.org/library.

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy takes you into a world of dark prophecies, pitched battles and gloomy castles. Ages 10 and older. Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Thru Oct. 22: Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $18 adults, $12 students; 615-791-5007 or pull-tight.com.

Bravo Creative Arts presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Father Ryan Center for the Arts Oct. 6 - 9.

FREE Murfreesoboro Books-A-Million Preschool Storytime

Staff from Linebaugh Library present a story and puppet show. Ages 3 - 5. BooksA-Million, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 a.m.; 615-995-7112 or booksamillion.com.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Science a la Cart

Participate in science experiments. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

Songwriting 101: Bluegrass Style

Write a song with a group in this introductory workshop while learning about bluegrass music and analyzing a song to learn about form, rhyme scheme and imagery. Ages 7 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 & 11:15 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Storytime & Playground Fun

Enjoy an hour of stories and playtime with friends. All ages. St. Paul Community Church, 5035 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 615-269-4521 or stpaulcommunitychurch.org.

Todd Snider

A night of folk rock music with special guest Rorey Carroll. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $30 - $40; 615889-3060 or ryman.com.

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Liberty Hall located inside The Factory at Franklin

FREE

Admission!

Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Wild Animal Encounters, Magicians, character meet & Greets, and more!

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FALL FUN PULL-OUT

GUIDE

Special SEASONAL GOINGS-ON for Everyone to Enjoy!

Little Kids (NO-SCARE EVENTS)

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ALL AGES 36th ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST

Oct. 7 - 9 Historic Germantown, Nashville Enjoy authentic German food, polka dancing, live music, street performers, arts and crafts, a street full of children’s activities and more. 1226 Seventh Ave. N.; Fri 2 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; FREE; 615-6862867 or thenashvilleoktoberfest.com.

BARFIELD BASH CARNIVAL

Oct. 21 - 22 Barfield Park, Murfreesboro This festival includes costume contests, games, prizes, music, dancing, trickor-treating, cake walks and more. 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 - 9 p.m.; $5; 615-890-5333 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

BOO AT THE ZOO

Oct. 14 - 16, 21 - 23, 27 - 30 Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo’s annual Halloween hoot has something for everyone, especially your little ones. Trick-or-treating stops are along the trails at various turns, and the Festival Field is home to carnival games and bounce houses. The Enchanted Village features the talking pumpkin, princess photo opps and other entertainment. Brave older kids can visit the Frightful Farm that includes spooky tales and scary surprises with the Dying Traditions home tour along with the zombie-infused Haunted Barn. 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; $12 members, $15 non-members; 615-833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.

EBPC FALL FEST

Saturday, Oct. 29 East Brentwood Presbyterian Church Inflatables, games, trunk-or-treat activities, a haunted barn tour, music and more. 9000 Concord Road; 3 - 5 p.m.; FREE; 615-370-4227 or eastbrentwoodpc. com.

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LITTLE

BARFIELD BASH TWILIGHT TRAIL

GRAVE MATTERS

BOOVILLE

HALLOWEEN BLOWOUT (registration required)

Oct. 21 - 22 Barfield Park, Murfreesboro Little ones can enjoy a happy hayride with games, puppet shows, stories and live animals. 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 - 7 p.m.; $4; 615-890-5333 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sat & Sun in October Nashville Shores, Hermitage Your littlest ghouls and goblins can enjoy a not-so-scary outing that features a hay bale maze, bounce houses, storytime, trick-ortreat trails, games, Monster Mash dance party, face painting, Tennessee’s tallest Frankenstein, arts and crafts, and more. 4001 Bell Road; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $9.99; 615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com.

ENCHANTED FOREST (registration required)

Saturday, Oct. 29 Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary Brentwood The woodlands come alive with a hayride, marshmallow roasting, cider, face painting, live animal presentations and a non-spooky educational trail where they’ll learn about misunderstood critters. 545 Beech Creek Road; 4 - 6 p.m.; $10 per adult/child pair, $7 each additional person, free ages 2 and younger; 615-370-4672 or owlshill. org.

FAMILY HARVEST DAYS

Oct. 14 - 15 Rutherford County Baptist Church Smyrna Hayrides, games, inflatables, carnival rides, a magic show and food. 5742 Seminary Road; Fri 4 - 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; FREE; 615-355-9710 or rcbaptistchurch. org.

Saturday, Oct. 29 Rest Haven & Old City cemeteries Franklin Costumed re-enactors portray many of the cemeteries’ most interesting people for ages 7 and older. Fourth Avenue North & North Margin Street; 7 - 9 p.m.; $15 adults, $5 ages 7 - 13; franklinonfoot.com.

Friday, Oct. 15 Fairview Recreation Complex Little ghosts and goblins can participate in costume contests, play games, enjoy a massive balloon drop and more. Register using event code 7742. 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 6 - 8 p.m.; $6 ages 2 - 12; 615799-9331, ext. 2310, or wcparksandrec. com.

HAUNTED FRANKLIN TOUR

Daily tours • Downtown Franklin This 90-minute, family-friendly tour for ages 6 and older explores the ghosts and haunts that linger in Franklin’s historic buildings. 305 Public Sq.; 7 p.m.; $18 adults, $10 ages 13 - 18, $5 ages 12 and younger; franklinonfoot.com.

HAUNTING ON FRONT STREET

Friday, Oct. 21 Smyrna Train Depot This old-fashioned Halloween party for kids includes ghost stories, a haunted lantern tour, a chili dinner and more. 98 Front St.; 6 - 8 p.m.; $3; 615-459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.

HAUNTINGS AT THE HERMITAGE

Saturday, Oct. 22 • The Hermitage The first part of this annual event (from 4 - 7 p.m.) is tailored for young children. There will be a hayride, trick-or-treating stations,

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crafts, storytelling and more. Starting at 7 p.m., the event gets spooky for older kids. 4580 Rachel’s Lane; $13 adults, $7 ages 4 - 12; 615-889-2941 or thehermitage. com.

MILLERS THRILLERS ZOMBIE PAINTBALL HAYRIDE

Fri - Sat, Columbia The Zombie Paintball Hayride is a big draw, suitable for ages 5 and older, and it’s great fun to hop aboard the giant wagon and fire away at an assortment of the walking dead running about the field popping up around different obstacles and even ziplining overhead! For $10 more, you’ll get an extra 75 paintballs (it’s well worth the extra bucks). The Entertainment Zone offers fun performances suitable for all ages like the zombie drum line, fire performers, jugglers, storytellers and a dazzling light show. Get tickets online to avoid long lines at the gate, and arrive early because the lines get long as the night progresses. 1431 Carters Creek Pike; Fri - Sat 7 - 11 p.m. (6 - 11 p.m. Oct. 22 & 29); $20 zombie hayride, $5 Entertainment Zone only; millersthrillers.net.

OSLA TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Friday, Oct. 18 Our Savior Lutheran Academy Nashville Little ones can collect candy, decorate cookies, enjoy face painting, bounce on inflatables and more. 5110 Franklin Pike; 5 - 7 p.m.; FREE; 615-833-1500 or oslanashville.org.

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Monday, Oct. 31 Moss-Wright Park, Goodlettsville Young kids can wear their costumes and enjoy a trail of treats followed by entertainment, music and games courtesy of local churches. 745 Caldwell Drive; 5 - 7:30 p.m.; FREE; goodlettsvillparks.com.

ALL AGES 9 & YOUNGER

ST. PAUL TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Saturday, Oct. 29 St. Paul Church, Nashville A costume contest, trick-or-treating and a cake walk. 5035 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m.; FREE; 615-269-4521 or stpaulcommunitychurch.org.

SPOOKS & COUPES

Saturday, Oct. 15 Franklin Recreation Complex Bring your little ones in costumes for trunkor-treating from classic cars. There will also be inflatables, crafts, live entertainment, not-so-spooky Halloween characters and more. 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 6 8:30 p.m.; $6 ages 2 and older, free 1 and younger; 615-790-5719, ext. 2010, or wcparksandrec.com.

A SPOOKY SPECTACULAR (registration required)

Friday, Oct. 28 Warner Park Nature Center Get into the Halloween spirit by learning what makes some animals “spook” some of us, then explore why they aren’t so scary after all. 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 6 - 7:30 p.m.; FREE; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.

FALL CELEBRATION & HAYRIDE

Monday, Oct. 31 Cannonsburgh, Murfreesboro An afternoon of games, hayrides, trick-ortreating and other family-friendly activities in the village. 312 S. Front St.; 2 - 5 p.m.; $2; 615-890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FALL FUN DAY

Saturday, Oct. 8 Bowie Nature Park, Fairview Carnival-style games, crafts, face painting, a costume parade (1 p.m.) and more. Food and pumpkins available for purchase. 7211 Bowie Lake Road; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; FREE; 615-799-5544 or bowiepark.org.

GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Thursday, Oct. 27 Discovery Center, Murfreesboro Kids can come in costume to this party with a Star Wars theme. Enter the costume contest, participate in Jedi skills training, enjoy arts and crafts, and more. 502 S.E. Broad St.; 4 - 7 p.m.; $4; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

GREEN DOOR FALL FEST

Sunday, Oct. 2 Green Door Gourmet Farm Nashville A day of live music, several local artisans, children’s activities, games, face painting, pick-your-own pumpkins and more. 7011 River Road; 12 - 6 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 10 and younger; 615-942-7169 or greendoorgourmet.com.

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Calendar of Events OCTOBER 1 • Home Town Hero Day In Tribute to those who sacrifice so much, Honeysuckle Hill Farm wants to give back to Middle Tennessee’s fireman, police, active and retired military. OCTOBER 2-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 • High Flying Trick Dog Show Come enjoy K-9 in Flight all the way from Georgia as the wow us with their amazing show. These dogs will perform everyday that we are open in the month of October. These are rescue dogs that have been trained to do acrobatic stunts including diving into a pool of water. You will not want to miss this show. OCTOBER 8 • 2016 2nd Annual Firework Show Last year this was one of the most spectacular events of the season. This is a 30 minute professional firework show that is over the top. Bring your blankets and sit on

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the lawn, or rent a bonﬁre and enjoy the ﬁre as you watch this amazing show.

Squeely Nelson and Leigh Ann Porkrines Competing at the Honeysuckle Hill Raceway.

OCTOBER 15 • Peanuts Character Day Come meet the gang. All the favorite Peanuts Characters will visit the farm that day to take pictures with the kids.

OCTOBER 29 • Halloween Fest Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bag sum yummy treats before Halloween at Honeysuckle Hill Farm. Kids can wear their halloween costume and trick or treat around the farm. There will be candy stations set up around the farm from 2pm till 5pm. Kids Bring your trick or treat bags.

OCTOBER 22 • Movie Night – It’s a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown We are bringing the big screen Movie to the farm this year and since it is the 50 year anniversary of It’s a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. We can’t think of a more perfect all time favorite to show. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy this timeless Treasure. OCTOBER 24 • Hillbilly Pig Races Come out and cheer on your favorite pig as they race for an oreo cookie. We have some of Nashville’s Finest like

NOVEMBER 5 • Pumpkin Destruction Festival Join Farmer Jeff in his no pumpkins left behind mission to smash, trash and blow up all pumpkins that were left over from a great Halloween Season. We don’t have an island of misﬁt pumpkins, so we just have fun destroying them on November 5th.

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ALL AGES HAUNTED MUSEUM

Saturday, Oct. 22 Tennessee State Museum Nashville Kids can sport their costumes and head down the “ghost trail” for prizes while making stops for not-too-spooky ghost stories from Tennessee’s past, including Cherokee spirit Spearfinger and John Murrell’s thumb. Plus, they can gawk at a 3,500-year-old mummy and its mummified cat! 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; FREE; 615-741-2692 or tnmuseum.org.

MT. JULIET HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK

Saturday, Oct. 22 Charlie Daniels Park, Mt. Juliet Costume contests, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, trick-or-treating, trackless train rides, vendors and more. 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; FREE; 615-758-6522 or mjparksandrec.org.

PUMPKINFEST

Saturday, Oct. 29 Public Square, Franklin More than 65,000 folks descend upon downtown Franklin for this festivity featuring a full block of children’s activities, extreme pumpkin carving demos, crafts, live music, costume contests and more. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; FREE; historicfranklin. com.

PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL

Saturday, Oct. 8 Streets of Indian Lake Hendersonville Sponsored by Sumner Parent, this event features costume contests, an obstacle course, carnival games, inflatables, a magic show, live music with dance contests and more. Kids 9 and younger can pick up a free pumpkin from the patch. 300 Indian Lake Blvd.; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; FREE; streetsofindianlake.com.

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HAUNTINGS AT THE HERMITAGE

BARFIELD BASH HAUNTED HAYRIDE

Oct. 19 - 22 Barfield Park Murfreesboro Bigger kids 10 and older who love a good fright can ride down Old Scream Road to experience the ‘Boro’s scariest hayride. 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; dark to 9 p.m.; $5; 615-890-5333 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

BELL WITCH CAVE

Oct. 1 - 31 Adams, Tennessee Tour the cave allegedly inhabited by Middle Tennessee’s most notorious spook, visit the cabin and embark on a haunted hayride. 430 Keysburg Road; hours vary daily; daytime cave tours are $12 ($18 includes cabin), nighttime tours are $25, hayride is $10; 615-696-3055 or bellwitchcave.com.

GALLATIN CITY CEMETERY TOUR

Saturday, Oct. 1 This 20th annual event features costumed interpreters talking history in the cemetery. 250 Cemetery Ave.; 5 - 8 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 kids; 615-451-3738 or sumnercountymuseum.org.

Saturday, Oct. 22 The Hermitage The first part of this annual event (from 4 - 7 p.m.) is tailored for young children, but the really scary stuff happens from 7 - 10 p.m. for older kids who love a fierce fright. Activities include a haunted hayride, ghosts in the Jackson cemetery, potion making, storytelling, fortune telling, food, crafts, mansion tours, a scary movie and more. 4580 Rachel’s Lane; $13 adults, $7 ages 4 - 12; 615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Monday, Oct. 31 Schermerhorn, Nashville Come in costume and enjoy a screening of the classic 1925 silent movie starring Lon Chaney while Peter Krasinski provides the eerie musical accompaniment on the concert organ. 1 Symphony Place; 7:30 p.m.; $17 - $39; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

MILLERS THRILLERS

Fri - Sat + Halloween Monday Columbia The Zombie Paintball Hayride is a big draw, suitable for ages 5 and older, and it’s great fun to hop aboard the giant wagon and fire away at an assortment of the walking dead running about the field popping up around different obstacles — and even ziplining overhead! For $10 more, you’ll get an extra 75 paintballs (it’s well worth the extra bucks). The Haunted Woods is for ages 10 and older. It’s plenty creepy without being blood-and-guts gory featuring many twists and turns with lots of ghouls to scare the willies out of you along the way. There are several new scenes this year, including a western ghost town and a haunted mansion that was featured on

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ABC’s America’s Fright Night. Inside the house, you can test your skills in a sevenminute escape game. For those not brave enough to do the main attractions, the Entertainment Zone offers fun performances suitable for all ages like the zombie drum line, fire performers, jugglers, storytellers and a neat light show. Get tickets online to avoid long lines at the gate, and arrive early because the lines get long as the night progresses. 1431 Carters Creek Pike; Fri - Sat 7 - 11 p.m. (6 - 11 p.m. Oct. 22 & 29; 7 - 10 p.m. on Halloween, and it’s only the Haunted Woods that night); $20 zombie hayride, $20 haunted woods, $30 both, $5 Entertainment Zone only. millersthrillers.net.

NASHVILLE CITY CEMETERY TOUR

Saturday, Oct. 15 This year’s living history tour of the graveyard is “Tales From the City Cemetery” as told by costumed re-enactors. 1001 Fourth Ave. S.; 3 - 6 p.m.; $5 individuals, $10 families; thenashvillecitycemetery.org.

NASHVILLE GHOST TOURS Daily tours Downtown Nashville A lantern-bearing guide leads you on this 90-minute tour through the dark mysteries of the streets of downtown Nashville, including landmarks like the Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee State Capitol and Printers’ Alley. Tour begins at the corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue; Sun - Fri 8 p.m., Sat 8 & 9 p.m.; $15 ages 12 and older, $8 ages 7 - 11; nashvilleghosttours.com.

SAM DAVIS GHOST TOURS Oct. 21, 22, 28 & 29 Sam Davis Home, Smyrna Explore ghost stories from Tennessee and Southern America in the 1800s with the theme “Dreadful Demises: Deaths

ALL AGES 10 & OLDER

of Antebellum America.” The tour includes historical facts and folklore. While there are no jump-scares, the stories do include those of people who died in underhanded ways, so parental discretion is advised — it’s a PG tour, and a younger child’s ticket is available. 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.; $10 ages 12 and older, $5 ages 5 - 11; 615-459-2341 or samdavishome.org.

SCREAM CREEK

Fri - Sat thru Oct. 29 Springfield Located at Honeysuckle Hill Farm, ages 11 and older can enjoy a good spook in the Haunted Woods and House of Terror attractions, and you get both for one price. 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road; dark - 11 p.m.; $19.95; 615-382-7593 or screamcreek.com

RUTHERFORD PARENT’S FALL KIDS FEST

Saturday, Oct. 29 The Avenue Murfreesboro This outdoor festival features live performances, more than 40 local vendors, a costume parade (1 p.m.), trick-or-treating, face painting, inflatables, food and more. Kids can select a pumpkin from the “patch” and have fun decorating it (supplies included while they last). 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; FREE; 615-256-2158, ext. 135, or rutherfordparent.com.

SALEMTOWN HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY

Saturday, Oct. 29 Downtown Nashville This Halloween hoot features live music, food trucks, trick-or-treating, children’s games, face painting and three costume contests: kids (7 p.m.), dogs (8 p.m.; a $10 fee applies benefiting Crossroads Pets), adults (9 p.m.). Takes place in the 1600 block of Fifth Avenue North between Hume and Garfield Streets; 6 - 10 p.m.; FREE; salemhalloweenblockparty.com.

SMYRNA HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK

Saturday, Oct. 29 Sharp Springs Park Regular and haunted hayrides, costume contests, pie-eating contest, trackless train rides, carnival games, corn maze and more. 311 Jefferson Pike; 3 8:30 p.m.; FREE (some activities require small fees); 615-459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.

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PUMPKIN FARMS & CORN MAZES MIDDLE TENNESSEE

BATEY FARMS

5331 Baker Road, Murfreesboro 615-848-4178 • bateyfarms.com

BOTTOM VIEW FARM

185 Wilerson Lane, Portland 615-325-7017 bottomviewfarm.com

BROWN’S HOLIDAY FARM 31E Hwy. 1998, Gallatin 615-337-9768

CEDARWOOD FARMS 2900 Old Nashville Hwy. McMinnville 931-939-3960 cedarwoodfarmstn.com

FIDDLE DEE FARM

7526 Swift Road, Greenbrier 615-669-6293 fiddledeefarm.com

GENTRY’S FARM

1974 Hwy 96 W., Franklin 615-794-4368 • gentryfarm.com

HONEYSUCKLE HILL FARM

1765 Martins Chapel Church Road Springfield 615-382-7593 honeysucklehillfarm.com Honeysuckle Hill has lots of activities for all ages ranging from animal encounters to spider slides. Special events during the farm’s fall festival season include meeting the Peanuts characters, a movie night with a screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie

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Brown! and more. This year’s corn maze honors the 50th anniversary of the Peanuts Halloween classic. Fall festival hours are Fri 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m. Admission is $13.95 ages 3 and older.

KELLER’S CORNY COUNTRY 542 Firetower Road, Dickson 615-441-4872 kellerscornycountry.com

LUCKY LADD FARMS

4374 Rocky Glade Road Eagleville 615-274-3786 luckyladdfarms.com The area’s largest petting zoo and AG-Venture fun park has more than 75 things to do for all ages. There’s a dedicated area just for toddlers, and a cool corn maze game for older kids. For additional fees, kids can enjoy the pumpkin slingshot, face painting, corn canon, archery and more. There are new racing slides and ADA-compliant swings. On Saturday, Oct. 29, kids ages 12 months - 10 years can participate in the Pumpkin Princess & Corn Maze King Pageant starting at 11 a.m. October hours are Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 5 p.m. Admission is $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12.

A local tot visits the pumpkin patch at Honeysuckle Hill Farm.

Kids can participate in the Pumpkin Princess & Corn Maze King Pageant at Lucky Ladd Farms.

LYON FAMILY FARM 130 Bellview Road, Taft 931-438-9938 lyonfamilyfarms.com

MRS. B’S PUMPKIN PATCH

1946 Murfreesboro Road Lebanon 615-449-0518 mrsbspumpkinpatch.wixsite.com/ pumpkinpatch

PUMPKIN HILL

861 Benders Ferry Road, Mt. Juliet 615-758-5364 pumpkinhilltn.com

RING FARM

2628 Greens Mill Road, Columbia 931-486-2395 • ringfarm.com

WALDEN PUMPKIN FARM

8653 Rocky Fork Road, Smyrna 615-220-2918 • waldenfarm.biz

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things to do Toddler Time with Thomas (Registration Required)

Enjoy playtime while learning to follow directions and working together to accomplish simple goals while focusing on body part recognition and cognitive skill development. Ages 5 and younger. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3; 615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Wirtgen America Chairty Golf Tournament

Tee up to raise money for the T.J. Martell Foundation, a nonprofit committed to research for leukemia, cancer and AIDS. Cocktails, dinner and awards follow the tournament. Adults. Hermitage Golf Course, 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 1 p.m.; $350; wirtgengolfclassic. com.

FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Celebration of Nations

A day of ethnic food, international beer/wine, cultural booths, crafts, music and dance and more. All ages. Fourth Avenue South, Downtown Franklin; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; sistercitiestn.org/ programs/events.

Cheekwood Harvest

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Classical Series: Prokofiev’s Fifth & Grieg’s Piano Concerto See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE Cloth Diapering 101

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Learn the basics of cloth diapering, including available products. All ages. USA Baby & Kids, 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 10:30 a.m.; 615-595-5565 or usababyandkids.com.

Sat 8

Creative Zone: Design an Album Cover

You Can’t Beat the House

FREE 36th Annual Oktoberfest

See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE Animal Encounters

Meet a resident education animal that calls Tennessee home. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

Annie Get Your Gun See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Arsenic and Old Lace See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Booville

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

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See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE Creepy Critters

Experience a variety of reptiles, arachnids and other creepy crawlies. All ages. Train Depot, 98 Front St., Smyrna; 10 a.m.; 615459-9742, ext. 2017, or townofsmyrna.org.

FREE Deer Run Rider’s Rally

This motorcycle ride raises funds for camper scholarships and starts with breakfast prior to the 100-mile ride on Tennessee back roads. All ages. Deer Run Camps & Retreats, 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station; 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.; admission is a donation to the camper scholarship fund; deerrun. com/donate/riders-rally.

Disney On Ice: Dream Big

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Don Giovanni

This Nashville Opera production mixes comedy and drama as Mozart takes on the libertine adventures of Don Juan. Ages 14 and older. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $26 - $99; 615-7824040 or nashvilleopera.org.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Fall Fun Day

A day of carnival-style games, craft making, face painting, a costume parade (at 1 p.m.), and more. Food and pumpkins available for purchase. All ages. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 615-794-5544 or bowiepark.org.

FREE Fall Star Party (Registration Required) Meet astronomers with telescopes to view stars, planets and constellations. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks.

FREE Fall Tree Frenzy (Registration Required) Explore what happens to trees in the fall — why the leaves change color and who inhabits the trees. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-3526299 or nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Family Film Festival

See Friday, Oct. 7.

Family Science Lab: Investigators See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Grand Ole Opry

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a ballet-smitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. Southeast Library, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615297-2966 or nashvilleballet. com.

Hospitality Basket Workshop (Registration Required) Make a multipurpose graband-go basket. Ages 10 and older. Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $40; 615-824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com.

Into the Woods

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Kansas

A night of progressive rock. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39.50 - $125; 615-889-3060 or ryman. com.

Kid Rock’s Second Annual Fish Fry

FREE Kidsville at the Parthenon

Explore your sense of sight to learn about the visual art of photography, then make a pretend camera. Ages 12 and younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m.; conservancyonline.com/ about/kidsville.

Lee Roy Parnell

A night of music that blends soul, country, gospel, rock and southern boogie. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.;

$38.50 - $48.50; 615-5382076 or franklintheatre.com.

Macbeth

See Friday, Oct. 7.

Mile Long Yard Sale Excursion Train

Ride the train to Watertown where you’ll get to shop for treasures at the giant yard sale during the layover. All ages. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $21 - $75; 615-2410436 or tcry.org.

FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Musical Petting Zoo

Kids can join staff from the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a morning of hands-on instrument exploration on drums, autoharps, banjos, guitars and more. All ages. Hermitage Branch Library, 3700 James Kay Lane, Nashville; 12 - 2 p.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Playing Doctor See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE Pumpkin Patch Festival

Sponsored by Sumner Parent, this fall festivity includes a carnival game center, an obstacle course with inflatables, costume contests, face painting, Bruce Amato’s Magic Show, live music by TYME, dance-off contests and a complimentary pumpkin patch for kids ages 9 and younger. All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; streetsofindianlake.com.

things to do Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library.

FREE 36th Annual Oktoberfest See Friday, Oct. 7.

Annie Get Your Gun See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Arsenic and Old Lace See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE BMX Racing

Experience the thrill of BMX while watching racers compete on a bicycle motocross track. All ages. Music City BMX, 2901 Bell Road, Nashville; 2 p.m.; 615-361-5533 or facebook. com/musiccitybmx.

Booville

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Creative Zone: Adorn a Microphone See Sunday, Oct. 2.

Disney On Ice: Dream Big

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Kids can enjoy an assortment of inflatable games and slides during the 36th Annual Oktoberfest in Germantown Oct. 7 - 9. Saturday Night Lights

This parents’ night out activities doubles as a fundraiser for the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring. Kick things off with a cocktail hour featuring a complimentary martini bar following by glowing golf. Football games will be broadcast inside and out, and there’ll also be a hamburger buffet. Adults. Stones River Country Club, 1830 Northwest Broad St., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $500 for four-player team ($50 per person for party only); 615890-2300 or explorethedc. org/golf.

Second Saturday

Enjoy a night in Sudekum Planetarium with a full-dome show (“Alien Action”), “Skies Over Nashville,” and two laser shows: “That (mostly)

70s Laser Show” and “The Other Side of Pink Floyd.” All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $6 members, $8 nonmembers per show (“Skies” is $3 members, $6 nonmembers); 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/saturday.

FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Touch A Truck

Kids can look at, climb on and sound all the bells, whistles and sirens on nearly 30 different kinds of large scale construction and public

service vehicles. There’s also be a live entertainment stage with magicians, musicians and dancers, plus there’s face painting and a raffle tent. All ages. Thompson Station Church, 2604 Thompson’s Station Road E., Thompson’s Station; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 615-302-0971, ext. 2214, or wcparksandrec.com.

You Can’t Beat the House

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Sun 9 FREE 2nd Nature (Registration Required) An afternoon of music performed by the Nashvillebased acoustic trio comprising Don King, Brant Miller and Dave Woodward. All ages. Brentwood Library, 8109

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Kids Day

Enjoy an afternoon of children’s educational activities, interactive games, character meet and greets, face painting, bounce houses, wild animal encounters, magicians and more. All ages. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 12 - 4 p.m.; mix929.com/kids-day.

Macbeth

See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE Music in the Vines

Se Saturday, Oct. 1.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Polo in the Park See Sunday, Oct. 2.

Switchfoot & Relient K A night of Christian rock music. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $33.50 - $40.50; 615-8893060 or ryman.com.

You Can’t Beat the House

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Mon 10 After-school Art!

FREE Family Film Festival

See Monday, Oct. 3.

Gilmore Guys Live: A Stars Hollow Town Meeting

Fathom Events takes you back to the 1960s with this animated movie (rated PG) featuring the voices of Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman). Showtimes are 2, 7:30 and 10 p.m. You can also catch it at Hollywood 27. All ages. Regal Green Hills Cinema, 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, and Hollywood 27, 719 Thompson Lane, Nashville; 2, 7:30 and 10 p.m.; $13.66; fathomevents.com.

See Friday, Oct. 7.

Die-hard Gilmore Girls fan Kevin Porter and rookie Demi Adejuyigbe bring their podcast to Music City where they bro-out while analyzing the show with favorite segments, sing-alongs and more. All ages. TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $26.50 $40; 615-782-4040 or tpac. org.

Into the Woods

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

See Saturday, Oct. 1. (please turn the page)

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things to do Brave Enough Tour

Classically trained violinist and YouTube sensation Lindsey Stirling presents a night of music featuring electronic big beats and animation. All ages. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $29.50 - $69.50; 615-782-4040 or tpac.org.

FREE Created Equal

Early Explorers

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

GolfBall

Hit the greens to raise money for Nashville’s Ronald McDonald House. The event includes breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception and silent auction. Adults. Hillwood Country Club, 6201 Valley Road, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $350; 615-343-4000 or rmhcnashville.com.

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a ballet-smitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. Donelson Library, 2315 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

LPG Open Play

See Monday, Oct. 3.

SPARK!

See Monday, Oct. 3.

Tumbleweeds (Registration Required) See Monday, Oct. 3.

Tue 11 Busy Bees

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Celtic Thunder: Legacy Ireland’s renowned singing group presents a night of Irish and Celtic songs (presented without orchestra). All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39 $114; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Crafternoon

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE DonelsonHermitage YMCA Children’s Ribbon Cutting

The Donelson-Hermitage YMCA celebrates 45 years with a renovation that includes new exercise studios, a spin room and expanded wellness space along with an additional 2,400 square feet of space in the children’s Y-Play area. The event includes appearances by Nashville Predators mascot Gnash along with other characters. All ages. Donelson-Hermitage YMCA, 3001 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 3:30 p.m.; 615889-2632 or ymcamidtn.org.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Fall Foliage Hike (Registration Required)

See Monday, Oct. 3.

Bring cameras and binoculars for this guided walk to view the autumnal scenery. Adults. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road , Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; $7; 615-370-4672 or owlshill. org.

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FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

RadKids

See Monday, Oct. 3.

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See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Catch Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders back on the big screen on Monday, Oct. 10 at Regal Green Hills and Hollywood 27. Grand Ole Opry

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Homeschool P.E. See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Homeschool Program: Fire Safety (Registration Required) Lieutenant Brian Garsnett from the Smyrna Fire Department teaches kids how to handle fire emergencies, and everyone will get to climb inside the fire truck. Ages 4 - 18. Rosenwald Community Center, 565 Mason Tucker Drive, Smyrna; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; $5; 615-459-9773, janet. amend@townofsmyrna.org or townofsmyrna.org.

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a ballet-smitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. Bordeaux Library, 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

Marcia Ball featuring Sarah Potenza

Experience a rhythm and blues party with groove-laden New Orleans boogie. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $38 - $48; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

FREE Middle School Parent Book Club (Registration Required) See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Mommy & Me Yoga See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Perform Murfreesboro Makeup FX (Registration Required) See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

SPARK!

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Spring Hill Wiggles and Giggles See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Storytime Yoga (Registration Required) See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Tuesdays for Tots

Water Polo

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Youth Set Design See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Youth Yoga

See Tuesday, Oct. 4

Wed 12 Animal Antics

See Wednesday, Oct. 5

Archery Homeschool Day (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Donna the Buffalo

A night of music blending Cajun, rock, folk reggae and country. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $26.50 $36.50; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Homeschool Creativity Class

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Homeschool P.E. Class (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

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things to do FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a ballet-smitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. Madison Library, 610 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

KidFIT: Movers and Shakers (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Registration Required)

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE Kids’ Hour

Award-winning family entertainer Rachel Sumner performs interactive music. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660 or rachelsumner.com.

Music City Roots

FREE Remembering Captain Tom Ryman

This public event celebrates the 175th birthday of riverboat legend Tom Ryman who funded the construction of the Union Gospel Tabernacle, known today as the Ryman Auditorium. The event includes a reading of a city proclamation by Metro Nashville Councilman Brett Withers officially naming Oct. 12 as “Captain Tom Ryman Day,” followed by monologues from the stage play The Ryman Diaries and dessert. All ages. Fort Negley Historical Landmark, 1100 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m.; wattsd2.wixsite. com/rymandiaries.

FREE Storytime: Ferdinand the Bull

Nashville Ballet presents this interactive story about a peaceful bull who only wants to smell the flowers in the meadow. Ages 3 - 6. Thompson Lane Library, 380 Thompson Lane, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Tales and Trails (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Tumbleweeds (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Wild Things (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Thu 13 Al Menah Shrine Circus

Human and animal performers join forces to bring three-ring circus fun to your family. All ages. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; Thru Oct. 16: Thu 7 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m., 3 & 7:30 p.m., Sun 12 & 3:30 p.m.; $16 - $24; 615-226-7766 or nashvilleshrinecircus.com.

Annie Get Your Gun See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Arsenic and Old Lace See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Busy Bees

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Kids can meet Nashville Predators mascot GNASH during the children’s ribbon cutting at the newly expanded DonelsonHermitage YMCA on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

FREE Chamber of Knowledge: Teen Meeting (Registration Required) Enter the Harry Potter world for a discussion of environmental projects that help save the planet. Ages 12 - 18. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 5 - 5:45 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library.

FREE Concert Cruise-In

Enjoy live music, grilled burgers and dogs, a beer garden and several classic cars on display. All ages. Fontanel, 4125 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 6 - 8 p.m.; 615-724-1600 or fontanel. com.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

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FREE Family Fun & Fall Festival

Costumed characters drop by for an evening of fun with kids including games, face painting, pumpkin painting, music and more. All ages. Margaret Maddox Family YMCA, 2624 Gallatin Pike, Nashville; 5 - 7 p.m.; 615228-5525 or ymcamidtn.org.

FREE Florida Georgia Line

A night of country music. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

Into the Woods

p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.; $47.50 - $52.50; 615-782-4040 or nashvillerep.org.

Opry Country Classics See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE Parnassus Storytime

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE Perform Murfreesboro Dance Class See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE StrollerCoasters

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

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FREE It Looks Like Play (Registration Required)

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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Julie Book Discussion (Registration Required) Participate in a discussion of The Big Break: A Julie Classic, then make a bookmark, learn a new hairstyle, then enjoy cookies and pink lemonade. Ages 8 and older. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 6 - 7:30 p.m.; $8; 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com/retail/ nashville.php.

Kathy Mattea featuring Bill Cooley

Experience an “Acoustic Living Room” performance of country, bluegrass, gospel and Celtic music. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $34 - $44; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

Macbeth

See Friday, Oct. 7

Nature Nuts

Water Polo

You Can’t Beat the House

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Youth Volleyball Class See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Fri 14 FREE 28th Annual Southern Festival of Books

The South’s preeminent celebration of the written word features more than 200 authors and sessions, 60 exhibitors and 25,000 book lovers. The festival includes readings, panel discussions, book signings and more. The children’s stage includes authors, musicians, costumed characters, crafts and other activities. All ages. War Memorial Plaza, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; Fri 12 - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; humanitiestennessee.org.

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Noises Off

Nashville Rep presents this theatrical comedy that’s a play within a play. Ages 14 and older. TPAC’s Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Thru Nov. 5: Wed - Thu 6:30

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things to do KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Registration Required)

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE Lego Mania (Registration Required) Unleash your creativity by building different themes from the non-fiction collection. Ages 8 - 12. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.org/library.

Local Natives

A big family of clowns entertains kids of all ages when the Al Menah Shrine Circus returns to Municipal Auditorium Oct. 13 - 16. 35th Annual Tennessee State Pow Wow & Fall Festival

This Native American celebration includes dancing, music, demonstrations, fry bread storytelling, games and more. All ages. Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville; Fri 9 a.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m.; $6 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 615-232-9179 or naiatn.org.

Al Menah Shrine Circus

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

Annie Get Your Gun See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Arsenic and Old Lace See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Boo at the Zoo

Nashville’s littlest ghosts and goblins can don their favorite costumes for a night of friendly frights during the zoo’s annual Holiday tradition that includes trick-or-treating, carousel rides, hayrides and more. All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville; Thru Oct. 30: Fri - Sun 5 - 9 p.m.; $12 members, $15 nonmembers; 615-833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org/boo.

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FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime

See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE Budding Naturalists: Sssnakes (Registration Required) Learn about rat snakes, garter snakes and other legless reptiles. Ages 3 - 5. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 11 a.m.; 615-352-6299 or warnerparks.org.

Evil Dead the Musical

Radical Arts presents this rock musical based on the cult classic film series. Ages 12 and older. Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro; Thru Oct. 30: Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 students; 615893-9825 or mltarts.com.

FREE Fall Break Fun

FREE Family Harvest Days

Inflatables, carnival games, hayrides, face painting, a magic show, food and more. All ages. Rutherford County Baptist Church, 5742 Seminary Road, Smyrna; Fri 4 - 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 615-355-9710 or rcbaptistchurch.org.

Full Moon Pickin’ Party

Enjoy bluegrass music under the light of the full moon. All ages. Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $20 ages 18 and older, $7 ages 7 - 17, free ages 6 and younger; 615-370-8053 or warnerparks.org.

Grand Ole Opry

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE Family Film Festival

Hermitage Ghost Tours

Enjoy a screening of Mrs. Doubtfire. All ages. NCG Cinema, 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin; 9 a.m.; 615451-9500 or ncgmovies.com.

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Into the Woods

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

KidFIT: Movers and Shakers (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

A night of indie rock music. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $35.50; 615-8893060 or ryman.com.

Macbeth

See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE McFadden Fall Fest

Enjoy food, fun, fellowship and fright with a DJ, moon bounce, carnival games and a T-shirt walk. All ages. McFadden Community Center, 211 Bridge Ave., Murfreesboro; 5 - 8 p.m.; 615-893-1802 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Noises Off

See Thursday, Oct. 14.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6

Predators Hockey

Cheer for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the Chicago Blackhawks. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $30 - $165; 615-7707800 or nashvillepredators. com.

Science a la Cart See Friday, Oct. 7.

Telescope Night (Registration Required) The telescopes will be open for viewing, and astronomers

will answer questions and provide information about the various exhibits found in the observatory. All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 7:30 p.m.; $6.27; 615-373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu.

FREE Tennessee History Festival

Experience stories of Tennessee’s past through demonstrations and interpretive programming. Reenactors represent civilians, solider and historic figures. All ages. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 615-741-5280 or facebook. com/tnhistoryfest.

The Chick Corea Electric Band

A night of jazz music. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39 - $138; 615-6876400 or nashvillesymphony. org.

Toddler Time with Thomas (Registration Required) See Friday, Oct. 7.

You Can’t Beat the House

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Young Frankenstein

This musical is based on the classic 1974 Mel Brooks film. Ages 10 and older. Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Thru Oct. 30: Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $13 students, $11 children; 615904-2787 or boroarts.org.

Sat 15 FREE 28th Annual Southern Festival of Books See Friday, Oct. 14.

STORYTIMES DAVIDSON

All Davidson County libraries can be accessed online at nashvillepubliclibrary.org. Bellevue Public Library 720 Baugh Road, Nashville 615-862-5854

• Family Fun Time: Mon 6:30 p.m.; Ages 3 - 5 • Mother Goose Moments: Mon 10:15 a.m.; Ages 0 - 2 • Preschool Storytime: Wed 10:15 & 11:15 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5

Bordeaux Public Library 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville 615-862-5856

• Preschool Storytime: Tue 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5 • Twilight Storytime: Tue 6 p.m.; All ages

Donelson Public Library 2315 Lebanon Road, Donelson 615-862-5859

• Preschool Storytime: Mon 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 - 6

East Branch Library 206 Gallatin Road, Nashville 615-862-5860

• Preschool Storytime: Mon 10:15 a.m.; Ages 2 - 4

Edmondson Branch Library 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville 615-880-3957

• Big Kids’ Clubhouse Storytime: Thu 4:30 p.m.; Ages 5 - 9 • Stories with Ms. Tori: Wed 10 & 11 a.m.; Ages 0 - 5

Goodlettsville Library 106 Brick Church Pike Goodlettsville • 615-880-3957

• Preschool Storytime: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5 • Toddler Time: Mon 10:30 a.m.; Ages 18 months - 3 years

Green Hills Branch Library 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville 615-862-5863

• Little Learners: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3-5 • Nightlight Storytime: 2nd & last Mon 6 p.m.; Ages 3 - 7 • Toddler Tales: Mon 10:30 a.m.; Ages 1-2

Hermitage Branch Library 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage 615-880-3951

• Baby & Me: Tue 1 p.m.; Ages 0 - 24 months • Preschool Storytime: Wed 10 & 11 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5 • Starlight Storytime: 2nd & 4th Mon 6:30 p.m.; Ages 4 - 10

Inglewood Branch Library 4312 Gallatin Road, Nashville 615-862-5866

• Preschool Storytime: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 2 - 5 • Wonder Baby: Mon 10 & 11 a.m.; Ages 0 - 24 months

Madison Branch Library 610 Gallatin Road S., Madison 615-862-5868

• Baby Storytime: Mon & Fri 10:30 a.m.; Ages 0 - 24 months • Preschool Storytime: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5

Nashville Public Library 615 Church St., Nashville 615-862-5800

• Preschool Storytime: Tue & Wed at 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.; Ages 2 - 5

North Branch Library 1001 Monroe St., Nashville 615-862-5858

• Preschool Storytime: Wed 10 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5

Old Hickory Branch Library 1010 Jones St., Old Hickory 615-862-5869 • Storytime with Miss Candice: Mon 10:30 a.m.; All ages

Richland Park Branch Library 4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 615-862-5870 • Baby & Me: Tue 10:30 a.m.; Ages 0 - 24 months • Preschool Storytime: Mon 10:30 a.m.; Ages 2 - 6

S.E. Branch Library 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. Antioch • 615-862-5871

• Babies & Books: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 0 - 3 • Little Book Worms: Tue 10:30 a.m.; Ages 2 - 5 • Saturday Storytime: Sat 10:30 a.m.; All ages

Thompson Lane Branch Library 380 Thompson Lane, Nashville 615-862-5873

• Family Storytime: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 18 months - 5 years

RUTHERFORD La Vergne Public Library 5063 Murfreesboro Road La Vergne • 615-793-7303 lavergnetn.org

• Homeschool Storytime: Mon 10 a.m.; Grades K - 3 • Jammies & Stories: Thu 6:30 p.m.; All ages

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• Little Treasures: Thu 10 a.m.; Ages 0 - 24 months • Once Upon a Storytime: Tue & Wed 10 a.m.; Ages 2 & older

Linebaugh Public Library 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro 615-893-4131 • linebaugh.org

• Itty Bitty Storytime: Thu 10 a.m.; Ages 0 - 23 months • Storytime @ Linebaugh: Tue & Wed 10 a.m.; All ages

Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Road W. Smyrna 615-459-4884 • linebaugh.org

• Baby & Me Storytime: Fri 10 a.m.; Ages 0 - 24 months • Wiggle Giggle & Read: Tue - Thu 10 a.m. (plus Wed 3:30 p.m.); All ages

SUMNER

Gallatin Public Library 123 E. Main St., Gallatin 615-452-1722 • gallatinlibrary.org • Music with Ms. Shannon: Tue 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5 • Storytime: Thu 5 p.m. & Fri 10:30 a.m.; All ages • Wiggler’s Class: Wed 9:45 a.m.; Ages 0 - 2-and-a-half

Hendersonville Public Library 140 Saundersville Road Hendersonville • 615-824-0656 youseemore.com/hendersonville • Baby & Me: Wed 10:15 & 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; Ages 3 & younger • Lapsit: Thu 11 a.m. & 2:15 p.m.; Ages 0 - 2 • Preschool Storytime: Mon 10:15 & 11 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5

Portland Public Library 301 Portland Blvd., Portland 615-325-2279 youseemore.com/portland

• Lapsit: Fri 10:30 a.m.; Ages 0 - 24 months • Preschool Storytime: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5

Westmoreland Public Library 2305 Epperson Springs Road Westmoreland 615-644-2026 youseemore.com/westmoreland • Preschool Storytime: Tue 11 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5

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Bethesda Public Library 4905 Bethesda Road, Thompson’s Station • 615-790-1887 wcpltn.org • Preschool Storytime: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 - 4 • Toddler Time: Tue 10:30 a.m.; Ages 18 - 35 months

Brentwood Public Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood 615-371-0090 • brentwood-tn. org/library

• Storytime: Tue - Wed 10 & 11 a.m., Sat 10:30 a.m.; Ages preschool elementary

College Grove Community Library 8607 Horton Hwy., College Grove 615-368-3222 • wcpltn.org • Preschool Storytime: Thu 10 a.m.; Ages 2 - 5

Fairview Public Library 2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview 615-799-0235 • wcpltn.org

• Preschool Storytime: Wed 10 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5

Leiper’s Fork Public Library 5333 Old Hwy. 96, Franklin 615-794-7019 • wcpltn.org

• Preschool Storytime: Tue 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5 • Toddler Storytime: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 18 - 35 months

Nolensville Public Library 915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville 615-776-5490 • wcpltn.org

• Preschool Storytime: Wed 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 - 6 • Toddler Storytime: Tue 10:30 a.m.; Ages 18 months - 3 years

Spring Hill Public Library 144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill 931-486-2932 springhilllibrary.org

• Baby Time: Tue & Fri 9:15 a.m.; Ages 0 - 24 months • Preschool Storytime: Mon - Thu 10 a.m.; Ages 3 - 5

Williamson County Public Library 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin 615-555-1244 • wcpltn.org

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things to do create a dwelling fit for a fairy or elf. All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; $10 per adult/ child pair, $7 each additional person; 615-370-4672 or owlshill.org.

prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. East Library, 2016 Gallatin Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

FREE Family Film Festival

FREE Kidsville at the Parthenon

See Friday, Oct. 14.

FREE Family Harvest Days

See Friday, Oct. 14

Full Moon Zip Tour (Registration Required) Celebrate Native American culture during the 35th Annual Tennessee State Pow Wow & Fall Festival Oct. 14 - 16 at Long Hunter State Park. 35th Annual Tennessee State Pow Wow & Fall Festival See Friday, Oct. 14.

FREE Adele

A night of pop music. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; Sat - Sun 7:30 p.m.; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

Al Menah Shrine Circus

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

FREE Animal Encounters

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Annie Get Your Gun See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Arsenic and Old Lace See Thursday, Oct. 6.

ArtCamp

More than 400 artists, performers, collectors and art advocates gather to talk about art and its importance to the community. All ages. Nossi College of Art, 590 Cheron Road, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $15 in advance, $20 at the door; 615392832 or artcampnashville.com.

FREE Barktoberfest

This dog-centric festival features a pet adoption fair with local rescue groups/ shelters, more than 40 vendor booths, an arts and crafts bazaar, a kids’ carnival, food vendors, a canine costume contest for prizes ($15 per entry) and more. All ages. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 12 5 p.m.; tnbarktoberfest.com.

FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Boo at the Zoo

FREE Centennial Craft Fest

Several vendors will have handmade goods, plus there are children’s activities in the Kidsville area, live local bands perform, food and more. All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; musicianscornernashville.com.

Cheekwood Harvest

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Evil Dead the Musical

See Friday, Oct. 14.

FREE Fall Break Fun

See Friday, Oct. 14.

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Booville

FREE Fall Color/Bird Walk

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Campfire Circle

Embark on a guided nature hike and arrive at the glowing fire for tasty treats, songs, skits and more. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 6:30 p.m.; $3; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Join Ms. Courtney for a familyfriendly walk through the woods identifying the colors and the birds of the season. All ages. Sharp Springs Park, 311 Jefferson Pike, Smyrna; 9 a.m.; 615-459-9742, ext. 2623, or townofsmyrna.org.

Fall Fairyland (Registration Required)

Collect natural materials from the orchards and meadows or purchase special items with “fairy gold” at the Gnome Depot, then pick a spot and

Experience a zip line excursion across nine lines in the woods under the light of the full moon. Ages 6 and older. Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Road, Kingston Springs; 7, 7:15 & 7:30 p.m.; $65; 615-2972250 or adventureworks.com.

Gourmet Campfire Circle (Registration Required)

Learn to cook a gourmet meal over a campfire. Ages 13 and older. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $10; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Grand Ole Opry

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Halloween Blowout (Registration Required) Event code is 7742. Little ghosts and goblins can participate in costume contests, play games and enjoy a massive balloon drop. Ages 2 - 12. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 6 8 p.m.; $6; 615-799-9331, ext. 2310, or wcparksandrec. com.

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina

Into the Woods

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Intersection Music Ensemble shows kids how new music can expand their minds and sense of hearing, then make a music-themed craft. Ages 12 and younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m.; conservancyonline.com/ about/kidsville.

FREE Lebanon Oktoberfest

Live music, inflatables, games, more than 100 craft booths, demonstrators, food and an antique car show (Sunday only). All ages. Wilson Bank & Trust, 623 W. Main St., Lebanon; Sat 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 615-444-2265 or wilsonbank.com.

Macbeth

See Friday, Oct. 7.

Monterey Fall Foliage Excursion Train

Ride the rails to Monterey taking in the fall colors of Middle Tennessee and enjoy the town’s fall festival during the layover. All ages. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $35 - $160; 615-2410436 or tcry.org.

FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a balletsmitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of

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things to do FREE Nashville Heart Walk

Garner pledges and walk to raise money for the American Heart Association. Additional attractions include games, live music and children’s activities. All ages. Vanderbilt University Sports Field, Natchez Trace & Children’s Way, Nashville; 8 a.m.; 615-340-4137 or nashvilleheartwalk.org.

Noises Off

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Peanuts Character Day

Kids can meet their favorite Peanuts characters, and be sure to experience the Charlie Brown themed corn maze while you’re there. All ages. Honeysuckle Hill Farm, 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield; 10 a.m.; $13.95 ages 3 and older; 615-3827593 or honeysucklehillfarm. com.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Raiders Football

Cheer for the MTSU Blue Raiders when they challenge Western Kentucky University. All ages. Floyd Stadium, 1500 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro; 1:30 p.m.; $15 - $25; goblueraiders. com.

Renee Armand & Paul Alena: A Life with John Denver

Musicians share stories and songs about

life on the road with the late John Denver. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 7:30 p.m.; $25 - $40; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime

Riverbend Kids Club

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Arsenic and Old Lace

Tennessee Beer Festival

FREE BMX Racing

Get into the fall season by painting a pumpkin. All ages. Riverbend Nurseries, 2008 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 10 a.m.; $5 per child; 615-4682008 or riverbendnurseries. com.

Spooks & Coupes

Bring your little ones in costumes and enjoy trunkor-treat from classic cars, Halloween characters, live entertainment, inflatables, crafts, food trucks and more. All ages. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 6 - 8:30 p.m.; $6 ages 2 and older, free 1 and younger; 615790-5719, ext. 2010, or wcparksandrec.com.

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime

Taste craft, seasonal and micro beers from 34 different breweries while strolling artisan booths and listening to live music. Proceeds benefit charities in the Donelson/ Hermitage area. Ages 21 and older. Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $35 in advance, $45 at the gate, $15 designated drivers; tnbeerfestival.com.

FREE Tennessee History Festival

See Friday, Oct. 14.

You Can’t Beat the House

Pat Cook’s screwball stage comedy about minor league burglars. Ages 10 and older. Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; 8 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; 615-221-1174 or townecentretheatre.com.

Young Frankenstein

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Sun 16 FREE 28th Annual Southern Festival of Books See Friday, Oct. 14.

35th Annual Tennessee State Pow Wow & Fall Festival Enter your furry family member in the canine costume contest during Barktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 15 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm.

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See Friday, Oct. 14.

FREE Adele

See Saturday, Oct. 15.

Al Menah Shrine Circus

3 - 17; 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Annie Get Your Gun

FREE Jazz on the Cumberland

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

See Sunday, Oct. 2.

Boo at the Zoo

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Booville

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Medallion Ceremony Red Carpet Fan Experience Have fun hanging around outside the museum while a variety of country stars walk the red carpet to honor the 2016 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees: Charlie Daniels, Randy Travis and Fred Foster. WSM Radio’s Bill Cody hosts the event. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 2:30 - 5 p.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

Evil Dead the Musical

See Friday, Oct. 14.

FREE Fall Break Fun

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Family Film Festival

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Into the Woods

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Japanese Moon Viewing Celebration

Enjoy a moonlit evening in the fall gardens featuring a traditional tea ceremony demonstration, interactive activities and lantern-lit tours celebrating Japanese art and gardens. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 4 - 9 p.m.; $16 adults, $9 ages

Enjoy an outing in the park featuring live jazz music. All ages. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 5:30 8 p.m.; jazzonthecumerland@ gmail.com or nashville.gov/ parks.

FREE Lebanon Oktoberfest

See Saturday, Oct. 15.

Macbeth

See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE Minecraft Club (Registration Required) The library’s newest teen club, bring your laptop and get ready to build. Ages 13 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m.; 615371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Polo in the Park See Sunday, Oct. 2.

Titans Football

Cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Cleveland Browns. All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $45 - $285; 615-565-4200 or titansonline.com.

Young Frankenstein

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Mon 17 12th Annual Public Schools Hall of Fame Luncheon (Registration Required) This luncheon celebrates the importance of strong public schools to Nashville’s economic and social success.

things to do Grand Ole Opry

Adults. Omni Hotel, 250 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $150; 615-7271515 or nashvillepef.org/ hall-of-fame.

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Adoption 101 (Registration Required)

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Homeschool P.E.

Learn about the process for domestic, interstate and international adoptions. Adults. Heaven Sent Children, 2604 Merchants Walk, Murfreesboro; 6 - 8 p.m.; 615-898-0803 or heavensentchildren.com.

Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a balletsmitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. Bellevue Library, 720 Baugh Road, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

After-school Art! See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Middle School Parent Book Club (Registration Required)

FREE Created Equal See Monday, Oct. 3.

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Early Explorers

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Mighty Sprouts Preschool Martial Arts Class (Registration Required)

Elvis Costello

A night of new wave music with guests Larkin Poe and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $49.50 - $69.50; 615-8893060 or ryman.com.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Hispanic Heritage Day

Explore the traditions of Hispanic culture, enjoy a bilingual storytime, create pinatas, go on a scavenger hunt and more. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina

Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a balletsmitten swan who has an unexpected moment to shine on stage with a group of prima ballerinas. Ages 3 - 6. North Library, 1001 Monroe St., Nashville; 10 a.m.; 615297-2966 or nashvilleballet. com.

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Mommy & Me Yoga Tuesday, Oct. 4.

A local girl shows off her colorful costume during last year’s kid-friendly Spooks & Coupes at Franklin Recreation Complex. This season’s outing is Saturday, Oct. 15. LPG Open Play

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Read with Lily (Registration Required)

Tue 18 Busy Bees

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Crafternoon

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Fall Break Fun

See Monday, Oct. 3.

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Snack Attack!

Fall Foliage Hike (Registration Required)

Prepare tasty snacks in the kitchen. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

SPARK!

See Monday, Oct. 3.

Tumbleweeds (Registration Required) See Monday, Oct. 3.

Bring cameras and binoculars for this guided walk to view the autumnal scenery. Adults. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; $7; 615-370-4672 or owlshill. org.

FITMommy

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Perform Murfreesboro Makeup FX (Registration Required) See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Predators Hockey

Cheer for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the Dallas Stars. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $30 - $165; 615-770-7800 or nashvillepredators.com.

RENT — 20th Anniversary Tour

This rock musical follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. Ages 12 and older. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m.; $35 - $75; 615-782-4040 or tpac.org.

SPARK!

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Spring Hill Wiggles and Giggles See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Storytime Yoga (Registration Required) See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Tuesdays for Tots

Water Polo

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

AT PRO presents this musical based on Roald Dahl’s characters. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; Tue - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 1 & 6 p.m., Sun 1 p.m.; $15 - $49 (all tickets on Wednesday are $20); 615538-2076 or franklintheatre. com.

FREE Youth Set Design See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Youth Yoga

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Wed 19 An Evening with Bob Weir

A night of psychedelic rock with the founder of the Grateful Dead and guests Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, Scott Devendorf and Josh Kaufman. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39 - $74; 615-8893060 or ryman.com. (please turn the page)

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D E T HAUN UM MUSE

FREE!

AT THE TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM

Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Museum Ghost Walk With Scary Stories, Fun Activities and Snacks! Wear your Halloween Costume! For more information, visit tnmuseum.org

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things to do Animal Antics

FREE Fall Break Fun

Archery Homeschool Day (Registration Required)

Family Science Lab: Explorers

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Barfield Bash Haunted Hayride

Older kids who love a good fright can embark down Old Scream Road for Murfreesboro’s scariest hayride ever! Ages 10 and older. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 6 - 9 p.m.; $5; 615-890-5333 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Learn how using less is a way of sharing resources while understanding the importance of recycling and transforming materials into something brand new. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $5 in addition to ASC admission ($14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12); 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org/ familyscience.

Homeschool Creativity Class

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Homeschool P.E. Class (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE Homeschool Performer’s Class

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

KidFIT: Movers and Shakers (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Registration Required)

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE Kids’ Hour

Award-winning independent recording artist Ginger Sands performs music for children. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660 or gingersands.com.

Music City Roots

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Noises Off

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

RENT — 20th Anniversary Tour See Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Tales and Trails (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Tumbleweeds (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Wild Things (Registration Required)

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Hermitage Ghost Tours

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE It Looks Like Play (Registration Required) See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Julie Painting Party (Registration Required) Start off with a tea party that includes fruit, muffins, sandwiches and beverages, then paint a tie-dyed peace sign. Ages 6 and older. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 4:45 - 7:30 p.m.; $35; 877-2475223 or americangirl.com/ retail/nashville.php.

Macbeth

See Wednesday, Oct. 15.

See Friday, Oct. 7.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Nature Nuts

See Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Thu 20

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Noises Off

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

Opry Country Classics

Annie Get Your Gun

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Arsenic and Old Lace

FREE Parnassus Storytime

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Barfield Bash Haunted Hayride

See Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Busy Bees

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Creative Zone: Dancing Dragons

The 20th anniversary tour of the smash musical RENT is part of TPAC’s Broadway Series. The show runs Oct. 18 - 23 in Jackson Hall.

All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

In this hands-on, drop-in workshop, create your own dragon head like the costume prop used during the Zac Brown Band’s stage performance of “Junkyard.”

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE Perform Murfreesboro Dance Class See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE Pizza & Pages

Enjoy a slice of pizza and an activity tied to books. Ages 13 - 18. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m.; 615371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library.

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things to do Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

RENT — 20th Anniversary Tour See Tuesday, Oct. 18.

FREE Science Cafe

Participate in an informal discussion on current issues in science. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org/ sciencecafe.

Something Wicked

This Nashville Ballet production unearths the wickedness of human nature as Macbeth embarks on a power-hungry quest to the throne. Ages 12 and older. TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Thu - Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 7 & 10 p.m.; $28 - $68; 615-7824040 or nashvilleballet.com.

FREE StrollerCoasters See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Water Polo

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory See Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Youth Volleyball Class See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Fri 21 Annie Get Your Gun See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Arsenic and Old Lace See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Barfield Bash Carnival

This Halloween fall festival features games, prizes, costume contests, candy, food, music, dancing, cake walks and more. All ages. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 - 9 p.m.; $5; 615-8905333 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

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Local families have fun on the Barfield Bash Howl-O-Ween Twilight Trail hayride in Murfreesboro. The excursion is fright-free for little kids and takes place Oct. 21 - 22. Barfield Bash Haunted Hayride

See Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Barfield Bash Howl-OWeen Twilight Trail (Registration Required) Little ones can have fun on this happy hayride in the backcountry that includes games, puppet shows, stories and live animals. Ages 6 and younger. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 - 7 p.m.; $4; 615-890-5333 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Basics of SelfDefense & Safety for Moms (Registration Required)

An intro to self-defense and awareness techniques to learn how to protect yourself. Ages 18 and older. Harvest Martial Arts, 595 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 6:30 - 8 p.m.; 615-224-3851 or harvestmartialarts.com.

Bill Burr

A night of stand-up comedy. Ages 14 and older. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 & 9:30 p.m.; $29.50 - $39.50; 615-889-3060 or ryman. com.

Boo at the Zoo

See Friday, Oct. 14.

FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime See Friday, Oct. 7.

Creative Zone: Dancing Dragons

See Thursday, Oct. 20.

Evil Dead the Musical

See Friday, Oct. 14.

FREE Fall Break Fun

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Family Film Festival

Enjoy a screening of Hotel Transylvania 2. All ages.

NCG Cinema, 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin; 9 a.m.; 615-451-9500 or ncgmovies.com.

459-9773 or townofsmyrna. org.

Franklin Wine Festival

See Friday, Oct. 7.

Enjoy live entertainment while sampling from more than 300 wines and food from local restaurants. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. Adults. The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 7 - 10 p.m.; $89 in advance, $100 at the door, $35 for designated drivers; franklinwinefestival.kintera.org.

Grand Ole Opry

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Haunting on Front Street

Kids can dress up for ghost stories and other old-fashioned Halloween festivities like a haunted lantern tour, plus there’s a chili dinner. All ages. Train Depot, 98 Front St., Smyrna; 6 - 8 p.m.; $3; 615-

FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In Hermitage Ghost Tours

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

KidFIT: Movers and Shakers (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Registration Required)

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Macbeth

See Friday, Oct. 7.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

things to do FREE Nashville Flea Market

Find treasures among 2,000 booths with this month’s market theme, “Americana Cool.” All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 7 a.m. 4 p.m.; 615-862-5016 or thefairgrounds.com.

Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15; 615598-8950 or encore-theatrecompany.org.

FREE Stories From the Porch

Noises Off

Three local storytellers entertain families with their tales. All ages. Bowen House, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 6 p.m.; 615-859-3678 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.

Playing Doctor

FREE Third Friday Night Concert Series

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Reading Roundup

This fundraiser for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee features food, cocktails, a silent auction and live music. Adults. The Bell Tower, 400 Fourth Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $75 - $100; readingroundup. org.

RENT — 20th Anniversary Tour See Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Sam Davis Ghost Tours

The theme for this PG outing is “Dreadful Demises: Deaths of Antebellum America.” The tour explores ghost stories from around Tennessee and Southern America in the 1800s, sorting historical facts from folklore. All ages. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.; $10 ages 12 and older, $5 ages 5 - 12; 615459-2341 or samdavishome. org.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets for live music by local bands. All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; 615-890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Toddler Time with Thomas (Registration Required) See Friday, Oct. 7.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

See Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Young Frankenstein

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Sat 22 FREE 40th Annual Harvest Days Celebration

See Thursday, Oct. 20

A day of music, clogging, pottery demonstrations, broom making, crafters, food vendors, hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, an antique auto show, an art league show and more. All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 615-8900355 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

FREE Animal Encounters

Science a la Cart See Friday, Oct. 7.

Something Wicked

This Ray Bradbury thriller lays out how the cost of wishes can be the stuff of nightmares. Ages 12 and older. Encore Theatre Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; Thru Oct. 30: Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m.,

FREE Autism Speaks Walk for Tennessee

Participate in this awareness/ fundraising walk to support research and top-quality programs aimed at changing the future for those with autism. Participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $150. All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 770-451-0570 or austismspeakswalk.org.

Barfield Bash Carnival

See Friday, Oct. 21.

Barfield Bash Haunted Hayride

See Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Barfield Bash Howl-OWeen Twilight Trail (Registration Required) See Friday, Oct. 21.

FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Boo at the Zoo

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Booville

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Cheekwood Harvest

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Commodores Football Cheer for the Vanderbilt Commodores when they challenge Tennessee State. All ages. Vanderbilt Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; game time TBA; $30; 615-322-4653 or vucommodores.com.

Cookeville Super Fall Foliage Excursion Train

Ride the rails through the Caney Fork River Valley to experience the fall colors and enjoy shopping in Cookeville during the layover. All ages. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $33 - $150; 615-2410436 or tcry.org.

Creative Zone: Dancing Dragons

See Thursday, Oct. 20.

FREE Fall Break Fun See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Family Film Festival

See Friday, Oct. 21.

Family Science Lab: Explorers

See Wednesday, Oct. 19.

From Memphis to Vegas: A Tribute to Elvis, Live!

Tom Duggin performs the songs of “The King of Rock ‘n Roll.” All ages. The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15; 615-5632787 or artscenterofcc.com.

Grand Ole Opry

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Halloween in the Park

Costume contests, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, candy, vendors and more. All ages. Charlie Daniels Park, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 615-7586522 or mjparksandrec.org.

Evil Dead the Musical

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Annie Get Your Gun See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Arsenic and Old Lace See Thursday, Oct. 6.

See an outdoor screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! commemorating its 50th anniversary during Movie Night at Honeysuckle Hill Farm on Saturday, Oct. 22.

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things to do not to touch in a museum, then make a gryphon necklace. Ages 12 and younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m.; conservancyonline.com/ about/kidsville.

(from 1 - 4 p.m.). All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE LEGO Play time

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

Let your imagination run wild as you build LEGO creations. All ages. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 615-452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

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Local tots enjoy seasonal craft activities during Haunted Museum at the Tennessee State Museum. This year’s free festivity is on Saturday, Oct. 22.

A night of rap music. All ages. War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $30; 615-782-4030 or wmarocks. com.

Macbeth

See Friday, Oct. 7.

Halloween Pooch Parade

Bring your four-legged family member for this inaugural pooch parade around the gardens. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 9 a.m. 5 p.m.; $16 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17; 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Haunted Museum

This annual ghost story festival features a kid-friendly “Ghost Trail” through the museum with prizes, crafts and refreshments. At stops along the way, hear stories from Tennessee’s past, including those of the Bell Witch, Cherokee spirit Spearfinger and John Murrell’s thumb. A popular spot for kids is the 3,500-year-old mummy and its mummified cat, and there are storytellers, and everyone’s encouraged to wear costumes. All ages. Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 615-7412692 or tnmuseum.org.

Hauntings at The Hermitage

Enjoy ghostly tales and Halloween fun with spooky 19th-century activities, trickor-treating, storytelling, a haunted hayride, ghosts in the cemetery, potion making, fortune telling, kids’ crafts and more. From 4 - 7 p.m., the event is tailored for young children, then it gets really scary afterward. All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 4 - 10 p.m.; $13 adults, $7 ages 4 - 12; 615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

Honeysuckle Movie Night

Enjoy a day full of fall fest activities, and when the sun goes down watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! in honor of the classic animated film’s 50th anniversary. All ages. Honeysuckle Hill Farm, 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; $13.95 ages 3 and older; 615-382-7593 or honeysucklehillfarm.com.

FREE Jack Daniels Invitational Barbecue

Enjoy a day of barbecue competitions featuring 74 national and 22 international teams, distillery tours, live music, barrel-racing demos and kid-friendly games. All ages. Jack Daniels Distillery, 295 Main St., Lynchburg; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 931-759-6930 or jackdanielsbarbecuemedia. com.

Jazzmania

Nashville Jazz Workshop (NJW) presents this evening of live jazz entertainment featuring award-winning vocalist Donna McElroy along with a cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auctions, and more. Proceeds support NJW’s classes, performances and community outreach for youth. Adults. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 6 - 10 p.m.; $150; nashvillejazz.org.

FREE Kidsville at the Parthenon

The story of two pieces of Parthenon art will help you practice what to touch and

Mole Day

Discover the mathematical measurement in chemistry. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Nashville Flea Market

See Friday, Oct. 21.

FREE Nashville Symphony Free Day of Music

More than 20 acts on four stages — classical, country, rock, jazz, world music and more — include Nashville Symphony, Music City Swing, Tyme, Curb Youth Symphony, Chatterbird, Ukuladies and the Dudes, and more. Plus, children can participate in crafts, an instrument petting zoo and other activities

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FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

PCA Fall Festival

Indoor and outdoor activities include bungee power jumping, mini train rides, a petting zoo, rock wall, baseball speed pitch, inflatables, a toddler play area, games, food, a country store and more. All ages. Providence Christian Academy, 410 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free for adults and children 2 and younger, armbands for kids 3 and older are $20 ($50 family max); 615-904-0902 or providencechristian.com.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Predators Hockey

Cheer for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the Pittsburgh Penguins. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $30 - $165; 615-7707800 or nashvillepredators. com.

Puttin’ on the Ritz Gala

This Rock Castle fundraiser features a cocktail reception, dinner, silent auction and live music by The Broomestix. Period attire encouraged. Proceeds support educational programs, camps and workshops. Adults. Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; 6 p.m.; $50; 615-824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com.

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things to do FREE Raptor Rapture (Registration Required)

Watch the sky and learn the best way to spot and distinguish raptors, then get an up-close look at their talons, beaks and other features that make them amazing birds of prey. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.

RENT — 20th Anniversary Tour See Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Sam Davis Ghost Tours

See Friday, Oct. 21.

Something Wicked See Thursday, Oct. 20.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

See Friday, Oct. 21.

apocalyptic environment, and all participants get to take turns playing zombies and survivors. Admission includes a ticket for Zombies the movie, T-shirt, Nerf Blaster, protective eyewear, interactive app, sponsor swag and more. All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 6 p.m.; $100; zombiesthemovie.com.

Sun 23 FREE BMX Racing See Sunday, Oct. 2.

Boo at the Zoo

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Booville

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Charlie Puth

A night of pop/R&B music with guests Joel Adams and Haily Knox. All ages. Ryman

Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $25; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.

FREE Nashville Flea Market

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Creative Zone: Adorn a Microphone

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Playing Doctor

Young Frankenstein

See Sunday, Oct. 2.

Evil Dead the Musical

See Friday, Oct. 14.

FREE Fall Break Fun

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Family Film Festival

See Friday, Oct. 21.

From Memphis to Vegas: A Tribute to Elvis, Live! See Saturday, Oct. 22.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

See Friday, Oct. 21.

Polo in the Park See Sunday, Oct. 2.

RENT — 20th Anniversary Tour See Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Something Wicked This Way Comes See Friday, Oct. 21.

Titans Football

Cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Indianapolis Colts. All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $45 - $285; 615-565-4200 or titansonline.com.

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Mon 24 After-school Art! See Monday, Oct. 3.

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A night of pop/R&B music with Ruth B. and Nathan Sykes. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39.75; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.

FREE Christian High School Choral Festival

Christian Academy Choirs from Middle Tennessee and surround states perform choral

FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Trail of Treats

Kids can wear costumes and hit the trail to score goodies. All ages. Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne; 2 - 4 p.m.; 615-793-3224 or lavergnetn. gov.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

See Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Young Frankenstein

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Zombies — Nerf Attack (Registration Required) Winter State Entertainment presents this live action zombie simulation, a twohour game in which you are immersed in a zombie

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A local girl poses in the pumpkin patch during Cheekwood Harvest. Enjoy seasonal fun every weekend this month, including art activities, the Scarecrows exhibit, live music, storytelling and more.

things to do works. All ages. Granny White Church of Christ, 3805 Granny White Pike, Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-9665929 or lipscomb.edu/ music.

FREE Created Equal See Monday, Oct. 3.

Early Explorers

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Fall Festival & Craft Fair

Kids can enjoy games and crafts during the day while you take a stab at your holiday shopping, bid in a silent auction and more. All ages. Casa dei Montessori, 7646 Hwy. 70 S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 615-6738000 or casadeimontessori. com.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Faith & Spirituality

A night of classical music with works by Arvo Part, Mendelssohn and Gould. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 7:30 p.m.; $15 - $40; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

FREE Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina

Nashville Ballet presents this interactive tale about a balletsmitten swans. Ages 3 - 6. Old Hickory Library, 1010 Jones St., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.

Cheer for our local football team when the Tennessee Titans play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Oct. 23. Tumbleweeds (Registration Required)

Grand Ole Opry

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Busy Bees

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

LPG Open Play

Crafternoon

See Monday, Oct. 3.

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime

Fall Foliage Hike (Registration Required)

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Snack Attack!

See Monday, Oct. 3.

SPARK!

See Monday, Oct. 3.

Bring cameras and binoculars for this guided walk to view the autumnal scenery. Adults. Owlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; $7; 615-370-4672 or owlshill. org.

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See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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Homeschool P.E. FREE Homeschool Program: Haunted Halloween Party (Registration Required)

Ghoulish games, costume contests, candy and more. Ages 4 - 18. Rosenwald Community Center, 565 Mason Tucker Drive, Smyrna; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. 4 p.m.; $5; 615-459-9773, janet.amend@townofsmyrna. org or townofsmyrna.org.

Il Divo

A night of adult contemporary music. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $55 - $125; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.

Learn to Skate (Registration Required)

Nashville Skating Academy provides ice-skating classes for figure skating or hockey. Classes take place Tue/Thu from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. or Sat from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Ages 3 and older. Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; $150 for seven classes, $275 for all classes; 615-928-7977 or nashvilleiceskate.com.

Lovestrong for Kids

Kelly Lovelace and Neil Thresher present a night of music to benefit Bethel Bible Village which helps provide homes for kids in crises. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 7:30 p.m.; $30 - $40; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

FREE Middle School Parent Book Club (Registration Required) See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Mighty Sprouts Preschool Martial Arts Class (Registration Required) See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Mommy & Me Yoga See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE RiverGate Storytime

Kids can dress up as their favorite storybook characters for a story along with songs and other activities. All ages. RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 11 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-859-3458 or rivergate-mall.com. (please turn the page)

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Local kids displayed cool costumes during last year’s Great Pumpkin Festival at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in Murfreesboro. This year’s fun takes place Thursday, Oct. 27 and includes a Star Wars theme. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

Genre-busting, rotating musicians and vocalists reimagine modern pop hits in the style of jazz, ragtime and swing classics of the 1920s - 1950s. All ages. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $25 - $205; 615-782-4040 or tpac.org.

SPARK!

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Spring Hill Wiggles and Giggles See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Storytime Yoga (Registration Required) See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Tuesdays for Tots

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

with chemicals, transform colors and create fire with combustion, and other chemistry fun. Ages 10 - 13 with a parent. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 2 p.m.; $7.50 per child in addtion to gate admission ($14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12); 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org/ familyscience.

Youth Yoga

GriZ

Water Polo

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Wed 26 Animal Antics

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Archery Homeschool Day (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Family Science Lab: Researchers Learn about the five ways to determine a chemical reaction, mix acids and bases, produce light

Electronic music with guests Haywyre and The Geek x Vrv. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $30; 615-8893060 or ryman.com.

Homeschool Creativity Class

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Homeschool P.E. Class (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

KidFIT: Movers and Shakers (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Registration Required)

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE Kids’ Hour

Award-winning family entertainer Rachel Sumner performs interactive music. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660 or rachelsumner.com.

FREE Life Church Fall Carnival

Candy, carnival games, inflatables, prizes, food, balloon artists, face painting and more. Special needs families can come at 5:30 p.m., general public at 6:30 p.m. All ages. Life Church, 3688 Hwy. 109, Lebanon; 5:30 p.m.; 615-469-5190 or lifechurchfamily.com.

Music City Roots

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Noises Off

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

Tales and Trails (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Tumbleweeds (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Wild Things (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Thu 27 Boo at the Zoo

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Busy Bees

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Lipscomb Theatre presents this musical. All ages. Lipscomb University’s Collins Auditorium, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; Thru Nov. 6: Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $17 adults, $5 students; 615-966-7075 or lipscomb.edu. (please turn the page)

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things to do FREE Doctor Who Club

Enjoy all-things Doctor Who while making a craft and enjoying snacks. Ages 13 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m.; 615371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library.

Great Pumpkin Festival

Kids can test their Jedi skills during this year’s festival with a Star Wars theme. Dress up and compete in a costume contest, partake in a Jedi training course, create works of art and more. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 - 7 p.m.; $4; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

FREE It Looks Like Play (Registration Required) See Thursday, Oct, 6.

Enjoy a screening of Casper during the free Family Film Festival at NCG in Gallatin, Oct. 28 - 30.

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

Opry Country Classics See Saturday, Oct. 1.

The world’s funniest kindergartner is back with a new stage adventure that explores a “finders keepers, losers weepers” theme. All ages. Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; today 6:30 p.m., Sat - Sun 2 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 children; 615-252-4675 or nashvillect.org.

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Nature Nuts

Titans Football

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Noises Off

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

Oaklands Flashlight Nights

Guides in mourning attire lead guests through the mansion by flashlight (bring your own) while sharing creepy superstitions. All ages. Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 7 - 10 p.m.; $5; 615-8930022 or oaklandsmuseum. org.

FREE Parnassus Storytime

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE StrollerCoasters

Cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Jacksonville Jaguars. All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 7:25 p.m.; $45 - $285; 615-565-4200 or titansonline.com.

Water Polo

See Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Youth Volleyball Class See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Fri 28 FREE A Spooky Spectacular (Registration Required) Investigate what makes some animals “spook” some of us

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and explore why they aren’t so scary after all. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 6 - 7:30 p.m.; 615-3526299 or nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Babies in the Gallery (Registration Required)

This tour is designed for babies to view artworks at eye-level. Bring a carrier or hold Baby in your arms. A private area is provided for breastfeeding mothers and diaper changing. The Carl Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University, 1000 17th Ave. N., Nashville; 11:30 a.m.; 615-329-8544 or fisk. edu/services-resources/fiskuniversity-galleries/the-carl-vanvechten-gallery.

FREE Basics of SelfDefense & Safety for Moms (Registration Required) See Friday, Oct. 21.

FREE Beaman Nature Center Fall Open House (Registration Required) Enjoy a fall evening of

fun with late-night hiking, campfires, s’mores and more. All ages. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; 615-8628580 or nashville.gov/parks.

Boo at the Zoo

See Friday, Oct. 14.

FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime

See Friday, Oct. 7.

Classical Series: Brahms’ Second

Nashville Symphony performs Brahms’ second symphony, known for its sweetly pastoral mood and exuberant finale, along with Dvorak’s “Othello Overture.” Violinist Simone Porter joins the symphony for Barber’s “Violin Concerto.” All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $22 - $109; 615-6876400 or nashvillesymphony. org.

Coffee & Classics Series: Brahms’ Second

The Nashville Symphony

performs Brahms’ second symphony, and you can enjoy free coffee and pastries before the performance (while supplies last). All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; $22 - $50; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

See Thursday, Oct. 27.

Evil Dead the Musical

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Failure: A Love Story

Actors Bridge presents this macabre fable tracing the Fail Sisters’ triumphs and tribulations while celebrating the courage to love bravely in spite of loss. Ages 12 and older. Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $25 in advance, $30 at the door; actorsbridge.org.

FREE Family Film Festival

Enjoy a screening of Casper. All ages. NCG Cinema,

things to do 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin; 9 a.m.; 615-4519500 or ncgmovies.com.

Grand Ole Opry

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In See Friday, Oct. 7.

Hermitage Ghost Tours

See Friday, Oct. 7.

KidFIT: Movers and Shakers (Registration Required) See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Registration Required)

See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Noises Off

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

Oaklands Flashlight Nights

See Thursday, Oct. 27.

FREE OSLA Trunk-or-Treat

Enjoy food, cookie decorating, face painting, a bounce house, candy and more. All ages. Our Savior Lutheran Academy, 5110 Franklin Pike, Nashville; 5 7 p.m.; 615-833-1500 or oslanashville.org.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Sam Davis Ghost Tours

See Friday, Oct. 21.

Scholastic Chess Club (Registration Required) Coaches from Nashville Chess Center teach beginning, intermediate and advance strategies. Ages 7 12. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.; $10 instructor fee; 615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library.

Science a la Cart See Friday, Oct. 7.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

See Friday, Oct. 21.

Spooky Splash!

Kids can enjoy open swim time, crafts, pizza and a pudding surprise. Bring a white shirt to tie dye. Ages 7 13. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 - 9 p.m.; $5 in advance, $7 day of; 615893-7439 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

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The Circle Players present David Hare’s play about the events leading up to the 2003 Iraq war. Ages 12 and older. Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m. Sun 3 p.m.; $15; 615-332-7529 or circleplayers.net.

the bluffs and SeboWisha and enjoy the fall festival during the layover in Baxter. All ages. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $33 - $150; 615-241-0436 or tcry.org.

FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Boo at the Zoo

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Booville

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Brentwood YMCA Family Fall Festival

Dress as your favorite character for a day of inflatables, food, games, face painting and more. Bring a non-perishable food item. All ages. Brentwood Family YMCA, 8207 Concord Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 615-373-9622 or ymcamidtn.org.

Buddy Walk

Raise pledges and walk to raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee. Following the walk, enjoy other activities, including carnival games, inflatables, live music, vendors, food trucks and appearances by the cast of the A&E series Born This Way. All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave.,

Nashville; 7:30 a.m.; $10; somethingextra.org.

Celebrity Barn Dance

Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, Ashley Monroe and others perform during this barn dance benefiting the Music Health Alliance. The night includes a wine tasting, whiskey tasting and southernstyle buffet dinner. Adults. The Jaeckle Center, 100 Saddle Springs Drive, Thompson’s Station; 6 p.m.; $500 per couple; 615-200-6892 or bit.ly/celebritybarndance.

Cheekwood Harvest

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Classical Series: Brahms’ Second See Friday, Oct. 28.

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Toddler Time with Thomas (Registration Required) See Friday, Oct. 7.

Young Frankenstein

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Sat 29 FREE Artclectic

This juried art show and sale features dozens of artists from Nashville and across the country with works in ceramics, digital art, drawing, glass, painting, sculpture and more. The event includes family art activities (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.), a crafts market and POPclectic, which is a sale of art/craftwork by the USN community. All ages. University School of Nashville, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 615-277-7460 or artclectic. org.

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Enjoy trick-or-treating activities with lots of vendors and candy, enjoy playtime on the farm. All ages. Honeysuckle Hill Farm, 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield; 2 - 5 p.m.; $13.95 ages 3 and older; 615-382-7593 or honeysucklehillfarm.com.

FREE Halloween in the Park

Regular hayrides, haunted hayrides, costume contests, carnival games, corn maze, inflatables, pie-eating contest, trackless train rides, more than 80 vendor booths and more. All ages. Sharp Springs Natural Area Park, 311 Jefferson Pike, Smyrna; 3 8:30 p.m.; some attractions require small fees; 615-4599773 or townofsmyrna.org.

Kids can show off face-painting masterpieces during Pumpkinfest in downtown Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Creepy Creatures

Get ready for Halloween by exploring the science behind creepy creatures. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12; 615862-5160 or adventuresci. org.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

See Friday, Oct. 28.

FREE EBPC Fall Fest

Wear your costumes and enjoy an afternoon of inflatables, the Haunted Barn, children’s games, trunk-ortreating fun, music and more. All ages. East Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 9000 Concord Road, Brentwood; 3 - 5 p.m.; 615-370-4227 or eastbrentwoodpc.com.

El Dia de los Muertos

This Day of the Dead festival spotlights Latin American culture and its sense of respect for one’s ancestors. Festivities include altar tours,

a marketplace, traditional arts and crafts, live music and dance, and more. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $16 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17; 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Enchanted Forest (Registration Required)

The woodlands come alive for this fall outing featuring hayrides, cider, marshmallow roasting, face painting, live animal presentations, a non-spooky educational trail adventure where kids will learn about misunderstood critters and more. All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road South, Brentwood; 4 - 6 p.m.; $10 per adult/child pair, $7 each additional person, free ages 2 and younger; 615370-4672 or owlshill.org.

Evergreen Cemetery Tour

The BoroTellers join Oaklands staff to present this mourning tour of the cemetery next to the mansion. All ages.

Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 6 - 9 p.m.; $15; 615-8930022 or oaklandsmuseum. org.

Evil Dead the Musical

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Failure: A Love Story See Friday, Oct. 28.

FREE Family Fall Fun Day

Bounce houses, music, face painting, a balloon artist, photo booth, hot dogs and snacks, and more. All ages. Calvary Chapel, 502 Wilson Pike, Brentwood; 1 - 4 p.m.; calvarychapelbrentwood.org.

FREE Family Film Festival

See Friday, Oct. 28.

Family Science Lab: Researchers

See Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Grassland Gallop

Choose a 6K, 2K or 1K family fun run that also includes a Halloween costume contest, kids’ craft station, face painting and more. Proceeds benefit Love On Wheels, a local nonprofit serving children entering the foster care system. All ages. Grassland Middle School, 2390 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 - 10 a.m.; $25 (includes entry, T-shirt, goody bag and activities); raceroster. com/events/2016/7103/ grassland-gallop.

FREE Halloween ComicFest

A day of free comics, “The Greatest Halloween Costume Contest Ever,” games, activities and more. A variety of full-sized and mini comics will be available. All ages. Heroes Wanted, 1190 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 615-7725311 or halloweencomicfest. com.

FREE Halloween Spooktacular

Visit the store in costume for a treat and surprise (while supplies last), participate in a pumpkin craft activity and enter a drawing for a Truly Me doll of your choice. Ages 3 and older. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 4 - 8 p.m.; 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com/retail/ nashville.php.

Harvest Half

Participate in a half marathon, 5K or kids’ fun run. Proceeds benefit the YMCA of Middle Tennessee’s Annual Giving Campaign. Half starts at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m., fun run at 10 a.m. All ages. Brentwood Family YMCA, 8207 Concord Road, Brentwood; $30 in advance/$35 race half/5K, $10 kids’ fun run; ymcamidtn. org/events/harvesthalf.

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

See Thursday, Oct. 27.

Grand Ole Opry

See Saturday, Oct. 1. (please turn the page)

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things to do FREE Kidsville at the Parthenon

Hear the Greek myth of Baucis and Philemon, then make a refrigerator magnet. Ages 12 and younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m.; conservancyonline.com/about/ kidsville.

FREE Meet Some Trees (Registration Required)

Learn how to identify trees in your own backyard. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 1:30 - 3 p.m.; 615-3526299 or nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE Pumpkinfest

This popular fall festival features live music, costume contests, arts and crafts, extreme pumpkin carving demonstrations, a full block of children’s activities and more. All ages. Public Square, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; historicfranklin.com.

FREE Rutherford Parent’s Fall Kids’ Fest

See “Spotlight” on page 83.

FREE Salemtown Halloween Block Party

A night of live music, food trucks, costume contests with prizes and more. All ages. Fifth Ave. North, Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; salemtownhalloweenblockparty.com.

Sam Davis Ghost Tours

FREE Music in the Vines

See Friday, Oct. 21.

Noises Off

Something Wicked This Way Comes

FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime

FREE Spring Hill Books-AMillion Storytime

Playing Doctor

Stuff Happens

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

See Thursday, Oct. 13.

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

Prairie Keepsake Basket Workshop (Registration Required)

Make a prairie lunch pale type of rounded basket with a comfort grip handle. Ages 10 and older. Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $42; 615-824-0502 or historicrockcastle. com.

Pumpkin Princess & Corn Maze King Pageant

Children can wear farm-themed dresses or costumes to compete in age-specific categories: 12 - 23 months, ages 2 - 3, ages 4 - 6 and ages 7 - 10. Prize packages are valued up to $300. Entry fee includes the pageant, farm admission and a small pumpkin. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 11 a.m.; $16; 615-274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.

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See Saturday, Oct. 1.

See Friday, Oct. 28.

FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Oct. 1.

FREE TAADAS 40th Anniversary Carnival

This community outreach event features rides, games, food, prizes and more while focusing on the establishment of the Laura Durham Treatment Endowment for pregnant and addicted women. There will also be activities that educate families on addiction, mental health and wellness while promoting free local resources. Ages 4 and older. Coleman Park, 384 Thompson Lane, Nashville; 11 a.m. 4 p.m.; 615-780-5901.

FREE Trunk-or-Treat

Enjoy an afternoon of candygrabbing fun along with a cake walk and costume contest. All ages. St. Paul Community Church, 5035 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m.; 615-2694521 or stpaulcommunitychurch.org.

Little ones can have fun trick-or-treating during the Fall Celebration & Hayride at Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro on Monday, Oct. 31. FREE Wizarding World Fall Festival

Kids can wear their favorite costumes and enter the “School of Magic” where the first 200 will receive a wand. Activities include a Wizard Show by Mr. Bond & the Science guys, face painting, a movie, character meet and greets, snacks and more. All ages. RiverGate Mall, 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 1 - 4 p.m.; 615-859-3458 or rivergatemall.com.

Young Frankenstein See Friday, Oct. 14.

Sun 30 FREE BMX Racing See Sunday, Oct. 2.

Boo at the Zoo

See Friday, Oct. 14.

Booville

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Creative Zone: Adorn a Microphone See Sunday, Oct. 2.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

See Friday, Oct. 28.

Evil Dead the Musical See Friday, Oct. 14.

Failure: A Love Story See Friday, Oct. 28.

FREE Family Film Festival

See Friday, Oct. 28.

Loreena McKennitt: A Trio Performance

This Canadian singer/songwriter explores her catalogue in an intimate trio setting. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $49 - $109; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony. org.

FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, Oct. 1.

Playing Doctor

See Thursday, Oct. 6.

things to do organ. Ages 8 and older. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $17 - $39; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Halloween Spooktacular

See Lon Chaney in the 1925 silent movie Phantom of the Opera while an organist provides eerie musical accompaniment at the Schermerhorn on Monday, Oct. 31. Something Wicked This Way Comes See Friday, Oct. 21.

Stuff Happens

See Friday, Oct. 28.

FREE Trunk-orTreat

Wear your Halloween costume and get goodies, play games, stop by the photo booth, win prizes and more. Ages 12 and younger. First Baptist Church, 735 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet; 3 - 5 p.m.; 615-754-2525 or fbcmj.org.

Walk in the Park

This non-competitive event invites participants to run, walk, job, stroll or saunter on any number of trails of varying lengths. Proceeds benefit amenities and park improvements. All ages. Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, 1825 Wilson Pike, Brentwood; 1 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 ages 11 and younger; brentwoodgreenspace.org.

Walk Like MADD

Help Mothers Against Drunk Driving raise awareness and money during its signature fundraiser. All ages.

Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 1 - 3:30 p.m.; $15 - $25; 615-3608055 or walklikemadd.org.

Young Frankenstein

See Friday, Oct. 14

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Artful Tales: Storytime in the Galleries

Join an educator in the galleries to hear a story connected to the current exhibits, then head to the Martin ArtQuest Gallery for hands-on creativity at the art stations. Ages 3 and older. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 615244-3340 or fristcenter.org.

Early Explorers

See Monday, Oct. 3.

Fall Celebration and Hayride

An afternoon of fun, games, hayrides, trick-or-treating and more. All ages.

Cannonsburgh Village, 2 - 5 p.m.; $2; 615-890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Goodlettsville Pumpkin Festival

Kids can come dressed in costumes and enoy a trail of treats from local businesses and organizations. At the end of the trail, there will be entertainment, music and games provided by local churches. All ages. MossWright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 5 - 7:30 p.m.; goodlettsvilleparks.com.

FREE Halloween Fest

Kids can don costumes and have fun playing games, winning prizes and getting candy. Ages 14 and younger. City Hall, 101 Maple Drive N., Hendersonville; 3 - 5 p.m.; 615-822-3898 or hendersonvilleparks.org.

Halloween Movie Night: Phantom of the Opera

Come in costume and watch the 1925 silent movie starring Lon Chaney while Peter Krasinski provides dramatic musical accompaniment on the giant concert

LPG Open Play

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Mall-o-ween Costume contests,

trick-or-treat stations, music, prizes, games and more. Ages 12 and younger. Stones River Mall, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; 615-896-4486 or stonesrivermall.com.

FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE New Life Fall Festival

An evening of food, fun activities, candy and more. Ages 3 - 12. New Life Baptist Church, 4809 Gallatin Pike, Nashville; 6 p.m.; 615-2277400 or nlbcntn.com.

SPARK!

See Monday, Oct. 3.

FREE Trick-orTreat on the Square

Kids can visit downtown businesses to nab sweet goodies. All ages. Public Square, Murfreesboro; 3 - 6 p.m.; 615-895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com.

FREE Trick-orTreating at Old Maney Mansion Kids can stroll through the gates and go up to the mansion door to add to their candy stash for the night. All ages. Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; 615-893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org.

Tumbleweeds (Registration Required)

See Monday, Oct. 3.

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Brain Balance of Franklin 790 Jordan Road, Ste. 110, Franklin brainbalancecenters.com

Ann Carroll School of Dance 615-244-6627

Our program addresses the whole child by integrating sensory motor training and stimulation and cognitive activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines.

Sylvan Learning Center 810 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. C, Murfreesboro locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/murfreesboro-tn/resources

615-893-3542

Murfreesboro Sylvan EDGE: exciting programs that give kids fun, hands-on experiences with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Our camps are a cool way to build critical thinking skills, while having a blast. Robotics, coding, engineering, math EDGE, and more. Options to fit your busy schedule.

Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth On the Vanderbilt Campus pty.vanderbilt.edu

615-322-8261

We believe that providing acceleration as well as challenging, inquiry-based educational opportunities, best serve the intellectual needs of gifted children; that being able to work alongside true academic peers provides a sense of community and belonging that helps to meed the social and emotional needs of gifted children; and that crafting authentic creative learning experiences best allows gifted students to develop their full capacities as thinkers, as problem-solvers and as compassionate people.

Creekside Riding Academy 615-595-7547

Where horse lovers come to camp! Daily mounted riding lessons, games on horseback or trail rides. We focus on safety, proper riding techniques, grooming, care, tacking and leading.

615-790-6468

Offering dance, voice and acting for children grade 1 - college. Students study ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, voice, monologue and a play. Guest teachers teach vocal and acting audition training and more.

Bandwagon Music & Repair 7639 Hwy 70 S, Nashville bandwagonmusicandrepair.com

615-721-BAND

Grand Opening, Oct. 15! A brand-new, full-service music store. Offering music lessons, instrument repair and rentals, music retail and Mommy-and-Me music classes. You’ll find everything you need to get started and keep playing! Located in the Staples shopping center in Bellevue.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville cheekwood.org

615-353-9827

Make learning fun at Cheekwood! Cheekwood offers a variety of classes in art, horticulture, pottery and more. Classes offered year-round for all ages. If you would like a complete listing of youth and adult classes, call 353-9827. Only at Cheekwood.

Dance in Bloom 7982 Coley Davis Road, Nashville danceinbloom.com • info@danceinbloom.com

ANIMALS, EQUESTRIAN 2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin creeksideridingstables.com • creeksidestables@gmail.com

1121 Harpeth Industrial Court, Franklin anncarrollschoolofdance.com • di@anncarrollschoolofdance.com

615-662-4819

Located just of I-40W in Bellevue, Dance in Bloom offers classes for ages 2 and up in the disciplines of ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acro, cheer, improv and comp. Classes are up-beat and fun! Ask about our birthday parties!

Elite Dance and Fitness 7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B1, Nolensville elitedanceandfitness.com

615-776-4202

Easily accessible from Williamson, Rutherford and Davidson counties. Tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre and acrobatics for ages 2 yrs. - adult. We also offer an after-school program with transportation to and from local elementary schools and a Talented Tots pre-K program three days per week. Music program includes private lessons in piano, violin, fiddle and voice. Adult fitness program featuring Zumba six days per week. Adult tap and ballet classes. Ask about our birthday parties! continued on page 90...

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Franklin School of Performing Arts 415 Duke Drive, Ste. 270, Franklin franklinschoolofperformingarts.com

David Deaton Karate 615-628-8444

FSPA has been a staple in the dance community for 25 years! Located in Cool Springs, we offer classical and conservative dance education for ages 3 - 18 in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. Visit our website for more info.

Guitar Center Nashville 721 Thompson Lane, Nashville guitarcenter.com

615-297-7770

Now offering private music lessons. We teach a wide variety of instruments including piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, DJ, recording, and more! Our dedicated instructors are fully screened and certified, with multiple years of experience in music instruction. They are truly experts in the instruments they teach, often with credentials from highly esteemed schools of music. Call us today for more information!

Mobile Music Academy mobilemusicacademy.com • info@mobilemusicacademy.com

615-301-8589

Mobile Music Academy offers private music instruction from fun, qualified teachers in your own home. We teach piano, guitar, bass, voice, strings, brass, and most other instruments. We offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling with special daytime rates available. We teach all ages, styles, and abilities. Serving the Middle TN Area. Vote #1 for music instruction!

The Music Class 5000 Thoroughbred Lane, Brentwood Satellite locations in Belle Meade and Franklin themusicclass.com/nashville • info@themusicclass.com

615-777-9314

Early childhood music program for parents and children ages birth - 5 yrs. Help your young child achieve his or her full musical potential with this innovative, developmental music and movement program. Parent and child classes are playful and creative and each family receives the acclaimed CDs and songbooks. Classes meet weekday and weekend mornings. Call or visit our website for current schedule and session pricing or to find out about our birthday parties and moms’ group events.

Nashville Creative House 122 40th Ave. N, Nashville nashvillecreativehouse.com

615-398-9015

The pursuit of music is our passion! We are always striving for the better line, the better riff and the best performance. This comes with practice and the proper training -- and lots of praise! We have the experience to instruct our students, big and small, so they achieve their goals in their musical journey. We also help facilitate opportunities with youth contractors and auditions. We Grow Talent!

School of Nashville Ballet 3630 Redmon St., Nashville 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 119, Brentwood nashvilleballet.com

615-297-2966 ext. 20

School of Nashville Ballet offers the highest quality of training for children and adults of all ages. Artistic director Paul Vasterling leads an outstanding faculty comprised of highly respected professional teachers from around the world, providing a complete dance experience that is challenging and fun for all students, whether they simply love to dance or aspire to a professional career. Students may have the opportunity to perform in Nashville Ballet productions.

FITNESS/SPORTS Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate 1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro bskonline.com • bushido96@aol.com

615-890-6755 615-893-6003

Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate from age 3 - adult. Call now to find out how to get one month free with uniform.

Blooma Nashville 4107 Charlotte Ave., Nashville bloomanashville.com • hello@bloomanashville.com

615-797-8064

Classes and camps for you and your children. Great for children of all ages. Check our website for complete schedule.

Brentwood 615-377-1100 Hendersonville 615-824-9111 Lebanon 615-547-1754 Mt. Juliet 615-754-6878 daviddeaton.com

Voted the #1 martial arts school in Williamson, Sumner and Wilson counties for 10 years in a row. With more than four decades of experience, students are taught how to handle emergency situations, to be healthy through exercise and to practice self-discipline with a confident, respectful attitude. Classes are for ages 4 - adult.

E.T.C. Gymnastics 1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna etcgymnastics.com • coachken@etcgymnastics.com

615-867-6900 615-617-7644

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 years and older. 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.

My Gym 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood my-gym.com/brentwood

615-371-5437

We build strong, healthy bodies through tumbling, relays, music and gymnastics. High-energy, structured classes improve balance, agility and build self-confidence. Our immaculate facilities and low studentteacher ratios help children 3 mos. - 13 yrs. develop excellent fitness habits in a non-competitive way.

One Goal Sports Murfreesboro 615-896-7309 onegoalsports.net • admin@onegoalsports.net

A non-profit, community-based sports league existing to provide quality sports programming for families in a fun, Christian environment. Now registering for spring soccer, summer t-ball, summer coach pitch, summer flag football and others. Visit our website for more information.

Wado Karate Centers 2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch (ages 5 and up) 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville (ages 3 and up) 550 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W, Smyrna (ages 5 and up) wadokaratecenters.com • orileykarate.com

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Kids and adults. Designed to instill self-control, self-confidence and boost self-esteem. Our classes are the product of more than 40 years of refinement and offer life skills along with karate skills. Check us out on the web or call for more information.

RETREATS, EVENTS Deer Run Camps and Retreats 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station deerrun.camp • contact@deerrunretreat.org

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FAMILY RETREATS AND EVENTS, B&B – Customize a day or overnight retreat or family event with on-site staff who serve you well and provide excellent meals. Upscale lodge or cabin accommodations, variety of meeting/gathering facilities and recreation options including climbing tower, paintball, archery, BB guns, giant swing, leap of faith. B&B accommodations are available at The Lodge — upscale guest rooms in a secluded wooded setting. BIRTHDAY PARTIES – Customized package for an exciting outdoor adventure birthday party! Climb a 45 ft. climbing wall. Play paintball on a wooded course. Fly high above the game field on the Giant Swing. Jump off the 33 ft. Leap of Faith. Test your shooting skills on the archery and BB gun range. Wind your way through the Preds Zone Challenge Course. Includes use of a pavilion for cake and presents. Add a wagon ride and campfire with s’mores for extra fun!

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Engineering for Kids Various locations in the greater Nashville area engineeringforkids.net/location/nashville • nashville@engineeringforkids.net

Engineering for Kids brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to kids ages 4 - 14 in a fun and challenging way. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world! Check out our website for our class offerings.

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