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Thank you for publishing the article How to Help Your Child Overcome School Anxiety (September 2018). I had not realized how common anxiety is in school-children, and I Should schools allow kids stay in completely agree that it’s important to school if they have head lice? find a way to help a child suffering from school infest your hair, YOUR POSTS: anxiety, MIND but your bed and &BODY rather than “I think the policy makers are stuffed animals, HOW TO HELP YOUR ignoring the CHILD OVERCOME NOT using common sense. too — they’re not SCHOOL problem. They’re doing the kids a dissercheap to get rid ANXIETY A child vice if they let them itch and don’t of either. Why suffering require treatment. But as long as do I have to keep from school they get funding for a kid being spending money anxiety is, in a seat, I guess ignoring the to treat my house quite simply, problem will make it go away.” over and over a child who Layne Keene BOOKS TO again if you’re not HELP KIDS does not going to treat your feel safe at “My daughter has gotten lice child? Side note: school. A every year since starting kinderI add tea tree oil child who garten. Last year, I complained to to my daughter’s does not the school at least five separate shampoo and we feel safe at times. They claimed she was have never had school is a child focused on survival; getting it somewhere else. Found an issue, but you bet that if we he’s living in a “fight, flight or freeze” out through a local Facebook ever do the school will be notifymode — which is not at all condugroup that the entire school was ing parents or I will do it myself.” cive to learning or to enjoying posiinfested. They never did anything. Nickie Bain tive social interactions with friends, We finally got rid of them during classmates and teachers. It’s likely to winter vacation. She didn’t get “No, they should be sent home adversely affect a child’s long-term them again the rest of the year. and not be able to come back physical health, too. They don’t send home notification until it’s treated. And I think there However, I was surprised that, that lice has been found in class should be a lice check at school.” although the article did acknowledge or anything. We are home today Jay N Cindy Barton the importance of talking with a child because of lice, and I’m seriously to try to find out what’s wrong, the considering pulling my daughter “As a former PreK teacher, y’all focus was on helping the child “feel out and homeschooling her.” put some tea tree oil in yours and better” despite ongoing stressors, by Anna Baker your kiddos’ shampoo — it deters providing the child with counseling, the buggers.” therapy and/or medication — rather “When we were in school, they Alex Boyd on trying to eliminate, or at least would do a lice check. Every two reduce, as many ongoing stressors as weeks the nurse would come to “There are parents who will do possible. the classroom and check everynothing about their child hav If a child is anxious about school one’s head. If she found someing lice and other children will because he’s experiencing bullying, thing, your parents were called continue to get infected over and he doesn’t need a counselor to help and you were sent home to be over. What a nightmare!” him feel better about it. He needs the treated and couldn’t return until Susan Moore Townsend bullying to stop. If he’s intimidated by they were gone. They not only
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y head hurts. Do I have to go to school?” cries your 8-year-old as he’s trying to get ready for the day. He sluggishly dresses, mopes around “looking” for his shoes and doesn’t want to eat breakfast. The thing is, you know he’s not sick. He’s full of school anxiety, and the thought of going back to the hallways filled with kids and noise intimidates him. Many parents face anxiety on a day-to-day basis, too. It’s what you do with your own anxiety that can help him overcome his. Just remember children are unique, and they each have their own way of expressing and dealing with stress.
SIGNS YOUR CHILD HAS ANXIETY
“As many as one out of every eight children and adolescents may experience clinically significant anxiety,” says Kristin M. Rager, M.D., board certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine at The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial. “And early recognition is essential,” Rager adds. Your child may worry excessively about many things, such as school and numerous “what if” scenarios. He may show other signs he’s suffering, besides worrying. Rager says symptoms include difficulty sleeping, struggling to get ready for school in the mornings, refusing to go to school, changes in eating patterns, grouchiness, quietness or tearfulness, or complaints of physical symptoms such as headache or stomachache.
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“Unchecked anxiety can interfere with participation in regular activities, so you definitely want to help before it gets to that point,” adds Rager. In other words, the moment you feel that something’s just not right with your child, ask him what’s going on. While younger kids may not be able to tell you what they’re feeling, older kids may. Simply asking can start a discussion so you can get to the bottom of it.
ACKNOWLEDGE FEELINGS
Sometimes you can pinpoint your child’s fears and address them directly. However, sometimes it’s not so easy. “It’s important to listen to your child’s worries and acknowledge his feelings,” says Rager. “Reaching out to his teachers can be incredibly helpful, as they can give you feedback about how he’s behaving at school,” she adds. Your child’s teacher can also give you information about resources the school may have in place (such as counselors or therapists).
DON’T IGNORE IT
It’s troubling to watch your child deal with daily anxiety. However, don’t let his anxiety get out of control. If it has a significant impact on his daily life — he keeps himself from doing things others of his age do comfortably — it may be time to seek outside help. “Children with daily anxiety can greatly benefit from meeting with a mental health professional to help them feel better as quickly as possible,” says Rager.
“Rarely, the pediatrician may prescribe medication, especially if the anxiety is preventing him from attending school.” If your child is anxious, do NOT ignore it. “I always tell patients and families that if anxiety interferes with your ability to do your normal activities, whatever those are, you absolutely have to discuss it with your pediatrician,” says Rager. “Mental health concerns are medical issues, and your pediatrician is the best place to go, just as you would with any other medical issue.”
Kiera Ashford is associate editor of this publication and mom to three wonderful kids.
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Please Explain Anxiety to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents by Laurie E. Zelinger Loving Healing Press; 2014 Ages 5 - 8
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crowds and noises, he doesn’t need anti-anxiety medication. He needs a quieter environment and perhaps headphones or earplugs to wear. Effectively addressing these and similar issues may successfully mitigate anxiety for some children. For those who continue to experience significant school-related anxiety, there is another solution: homeschool. A homeschool program must be designed and implemented so as to meet all of each individual child’s needs — social and emotional as well as academic and physical. He needs to know that it’s not his fault that his previous school was not successful for him. He may need to work in a quiet and predictable environment, take regular breaks for movement and exercise or avoid fluorescent lights. He may need one or more subjects to be taught in a different way. He may need to receive specific feedback about successful and less successful social interactions, and may need (or simply enjoy) a lot of opportunities to practice such interactions, with a wide variety of people (not just other children of approximately the same age). Regardless of the child’s specific needs, a homeschool program can be created to address those needs. Allowing a child to spend his days in an educational setting in which he feels safe (whether that be homeschool, a different school or even the same school with a new anti-bullying policy or with other modifications in place) may completely resolve the child’s anxiety. Even if it doesn’t, there’s nothing to lose by addressing the root causes of a child’s anxiety — and any subsequent counseling, therapy and/or medication is likely to be much more effective than the same treatments designed only to help a child feel better about stressors to which he continues to be exposed. Kristin West
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NOT SO COOL TO JUUL THE FDA IS CRACKING DOWN ON VAPING FOR KIDS AGES 12 - 17. IT’S ABOUT TIME. BY SUSAN DAY
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hen the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decides to step in, you know a situation has gotten intense. That’s exactly what happened last month due to the vaping problem currently happening among kids and teens. The FDA announced that the teen use of the electronic cigarette called the “Juul” has reached “epidemic proportion.” Kids are getting hooked on nicotine again, quickly. According to the FDA, there’s been a 75 percent increase in youth vaping since last year. By the end of 2018, that number may reach 100 percent.
KNOW WHAT JUULING IS
For the uninitiated, a Juul is a type of vape designed discreetly to resemble a computer flash drive — it actually charges up in a computer’s USB slot. Vaping involves heating vapor through a small portable device then “hitting” (smoking) it, as it were. Juuls are small enough to hide in a kid’s hand (hence the popularity), and they are odorless. Developed by two Stanford University grads in 2007, the Juul launched in 2015 and is now the best-selling e-cig on the market, available in numerous tutti-frutti
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flavors. One Juul pod contains the same amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. In an effort to crackdown on the sale of Juuls to minors, the FDA is currently considering an outright ban on flavored e-cigs from Juul labs and other companies if they do not comply with orders to eliminate teen marketing tactics. “Everything is on the table,” says Scott Gottlieb, M.D., current FDA commissioner. “This includes the resources of our civil and criminal enforcement tools.”
ADDICTION & TEENS
While e-cigarettes were created to help adult smokers quit smoking, in typical teen fashion, kids have staked their claim on the “cooler” aspect (secret part) of vaping — but getting addicted as a result. Parents can’t smell it, teachers can’t see it. At school, kids “rip” them throughout the day in the bathrooms and, according to the FDA, more than 2 million middle and high school students are already regular “juulers.” The FDA wants kids to know that the chemical components to juuling are dangerous to their health. So too is the threat of addiction to nicotine. Many longterm adult smokers understand the pain of all that. Kids shouldn’t, should they?
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW • A 2018 study published in Pediatrics found that teen e-cigarette smokers had higher levels of cancer-causing chemicals in their bodies than non-smokers. • Underage entrepreneurial kids buy Juuls in bulk on eBay and Alibaba with a little creativity. They then sell them at school to other kids. • A key spot for juuling is in school bathrooms. • The Juul has two parts: One is the battery and temp regulating system. The other is the “pod” containing a liquid such as glycerol, propylene glycol, benzoic acid and flavor liquid (flavors include mango, cool mint, fruit medley, creme brulee, cool cucumber, classic tobacco). The FDA‘s THE REAL COST campaign, aimed at alerting kids ages 12 - 17 to the dangers of vaping chemicals, will soon place thousands of awareness posters in school bathrooms, ads on social media and on TV. Talk to your kids about it when you see notices together. See the online campaign at therealcost.com.
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>> 13 Easy Ideas to Bring Fall Indoors. 1. Grab your kids and head to your local
pumpkin patch (see our map on page 44). Make a point to take a hay ride while you’re there and let your children pick out their own pumpkins. This is a great time for a photo!
2. Set up your jack-o-lanterns once they
are all done, and light them up with battery operated tea lights for a fun and glow-filled night even BEFORE Halloween.
3. Take a couple of spice sticks and toss
them in a pot of apple cider. Bring that to a low boil/slow simmer and let the aroma of everything October waft through your house. Your kids will love coming in from the brisk cold outdoors to a warm and inviting home.
4. Caramel apples aren’t just for the fair
anymore. Go apple picking and choose which apples you think would be perfect to dip into your homemade caramel sauce or just grab a bag of apples from the grocery store and a bag of caramel candies. Heat the candies in a large pot until you can stir with a creamy/syrupy consistency and dunk your apples one at a time using a skewer cut in half and poked into the apple as your handle.
5. The dollar store has some great decora-
tions for next to nothing. What kid doesn’t like to hang fake cobwebs from his doorway?
6. Pumpkin bread,
banana bread, zucchini bread and spice bread are a few of the season’s favorite treats. This is a great way to get your kids to eat breakfast in the morning.
7. A bowl of candy corn,
peanuts, M&Ms and popcorn is the perfect Halloween mix for any sweet tooth. If you’re prone to
putting your hand into the bowl one too many times, put it out of sight where you’re less likely to splurge. If you don’t mind the extra helpings, have at it!
8. Fall décor has a way of accumulating
throughout the years as does any seasonal decoration. Kids love to help with setting up something special in their home, so let them help you get those tubs and boxes out and reminisce over holidays past.
9. Halloween costumes aren’t just for
Halloween night. Any parent knows these pieces of clothing are like gold. Let your kids get out their old costumes and dress up to their hearts’ delight before the big night.
10. Candles may feel like a thing of the
past with all of the infusers out now, but they provide a warm feeling in your kitchen. Get your favorite scented candle and make a special home for it on your counter. Light it morning and night.
11. A welcome mat can seem like such a
simple thing and is often overlooked but it is the first thing your visitors will see upon entering your home. Head to your hardware store or department store and pick up a cute, whimsical doormat.
12. Basic cable usually airs It’s the Great
Big Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Check your listings and make it a special occasion to let your kids stay up late that night to enjoy some of the programs you used to watch when you were a kid.
13. Last but not least,
paint those faces. This is the perfect time to whip out your cosmetic skills and draw your little girl a heart or tiara on her plump, soft cheek. — Meagan Ruffing
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FALL HARVEST DINNER Cheekwood, Nashville Sunday, Oct. 7 cheekwood.org
The Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee hosts an evening of Italian cuisine and Prosecco wine tasting. $150 - $250
NASHVILLE HARVEST FESTIVAL City Winery, Nashville Sunday, Oct. 7 citywinery.com
This first-ever festival includes unlimited tastings of more than 50 wines, live music, grape stomping, food and more. $35 - $75
FRANKLIN WINE FESTIVAL The Factory, Franklin Friday, Oct. 12 franklinwinefestival.com
Sample 300 wines and 50 artisan beers during this benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. $89
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BRAND-NEW TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM OPENS OCT. 4 The state-of-the-art facility features a special gallery just for little kids!
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ur state’s history will come alive in a whole new way when the grand opening of the brand-new Tennessee State Museum (TSM) takes place on Thursday, Oct. 4. Sitting at the foot of Capital Hill at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, the new TSM is located at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville. The 137,000-square-foot museum features the “Tennessee Time Tunnel,” a journey chronicling Tennessee’s history. It takes visitors through the museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating exhibit galleries, a state-of-the-art digital learning center and the two-story Grand Hall.
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The children’s gallery is designed for handson exploration for ages 3 - 8. Kids can walk along a giant map of the state, learning along the way and even slide down “Lookout Mountain” when they get to Chattanooga. The gallery will host special events like Storytime with Tennessee’s First Lady on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. Opening week hours are Thursday, Oct. 4 from 1:30 - 8 p.m.; Fri and Sat Oct. 5 - 6 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 7 from 1 - 5 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Regular hours are Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thu 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun 1 - 5 p.m. Admission is free. Call 615-7412692 or visit tnmuseum.org.
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HOLIDAY EXCLUSIVE: Cirque Dreams Holidaze The Costume Contest Returns! One Local Child to Be in the Show
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alling all kids with a knack for design! The Cirque Dreams Holidaze show returns to “A Country Christmas” at Gaylord Opryland Resort this season and one lucky
kid will get to be in the show! Through an exclusive partnership between Nashville Parent, Gaylord Opryland and Cirque Dreams Holidaze, kids ages 8 - 12 can participate in the Cirque Dreams Holidaze Costume Contest. Kids can download a template online and create an original design for evaluation. The winning design will be created by the Cirque Dreams team and the costume will be worn in the Saturday, Dec. 8 performance at 2 p.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House. The winning child will also receive four free tickets to that performance and be invited on stage for audience acknowledgment. The contest starts Monday, Oct. 1; entry deadline is Sunday, Oct. 21 at 10 p.m. While the contest is open to all children, it’s
Last year’s Cirque Dreams Holidaze 2017 contest winner, Adilynn Rosanbalm, with her “Jingle Bellerina” sketch (above) and the finished costume.
a stellar opportunity for kids interested in fashion design. The winning child will be notified in early November and announced in our December issue. For complete contest details, and to enter, visit nashvilleparent.com/cdh18.
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from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Lower; Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2 - 4 p.m. Middle/ Upper. Register online. LINDEN WALDORF SCHOOL (3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 615-354-0270; lindenwaldorf.org) Windows on Waldorf tours for parents are Wednesdays, Oct. 3 & 24 from 9 - 11 a.m. Register online.
MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY (4001 Harding Road, Nashville; 615-298-5514; montgomerybell.edu) Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m.
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CONTEMPO KIDS: FALL BREAK CLASSES FOR MUSICAL KIDS
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ntersection Music Ensemble wants to get kids writing and creating music while developing their unique musical voices. Ages 9 - 14 can participate in two fall break classes this month taking place at Casa Azafran. On Monday, Oct. 15, students can explore musical storytelling by using time, rhythm and pitch to communicate a story or idea. “Exploring Your Own Voice” is Friday, Oct. 19. Students will learn about texture and timbre as a means to communicate their musical points of view. Along the way, kids will investigate music creation in new ways using a variety of tools to create original works. Each session takes place from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. It’s $65 for one day, or $110 for both. Casa Azafran is located at 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville. For more info, visit intersectionmusic.org.
A local boy works with an Intersection musician during a Contempo Kids program.
QUICK BITS ... Fontanel in Whites Creek launches a brand-new event for adults this month. The MONSTER BALL on Saturday, Oct. 20 is a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a night of live music, an open bar, heavy hors d’ouevres and aerial performances by Beyond Wings. It takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. Tickets are $75 general admis-
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sion, $90 for VIP. Get tickets at fontanel.com ... Oct. 1 - 21 is FALL BREAK FUN for students of all ages at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Explore the museum with a special fall break activity packed with games, at-home activities and keepsakes. Kids from Davidson and bordering counties get in free, and up to two accompanying adults get 25 percent off admis-
sion. Proof of residency required. Call 615-4162001 or visit countrymusichalloffame.org ...Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and seek to start your own business? Make plans to attend CHRISTY WRIGHT’S BUSINESS BOUTIQUE. This three-day event takes place Nov. 1 - 3 at Cornerstone Nashville (726 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Madison). The Business Boutique aims
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FALL CRAFT FAIRS
Find a fair near you to shop local artisans and more. Find more fairs and festivals in “Things to Do” beginning on page 36. ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR at Hermitage Presbyterian Church 421 Highland View Drive, Hermitage facebook.com/ events/1674835509422824 Saturday, Oct. 6 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Admission: Free An annual craft fair where local artists sell their works in a family-friendly environment with hands-on activities for kids and adults, too. BELL BUCKLE ARTS + CRAFTS FAIR 213 Maple St., Bell Buckle facebook.com/ events/232437050692798 Oct. 20 - 21 Admission: Free Shop local vendors in a variety of goods. CEF FALL FESTIVAL at Lane Agri-Park 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro cefmiddletennessee.com Saturday, Oct. 6 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Admission: Free Enjoy face painting, games, door prizes, bake sale, photo ops, pumpkin patch and more as you shop this vendor fair with the family. CENTENNIAL CRAFT FEST Centennial Park 2500 West End Ave., Nashville centennialcraftfest.com Saturday, Oct. 20 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Admission: Free This fall celebration features a variety of local food, drinks, music and handmade goods. The kids will love the face painting, pumpkin decorating, craft making and more.
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CITY FARMHOUSE POP-UP FAIR at Factory at Franklin 230 Franklin Road, Franklin cityfarmhousefranklin.com Oct. 19 - 20 (Fri 12 - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Admission: $12 ($15 two-day pass) More than 50 curated vendors are on hand for your shopping pleasure. CRAFT AND CRUISERS HANDMADE MARKET & MOTOR FEST at Williamson County AgExpo Park 4215 Long Lane, Franklin facebook.com/ events/1712649638811054 Oct. 20 - 21 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Admission: $2 Explore 140 vendors featuring handmade items, plus the MotorFest 2018 car, truck and bike show. FALL HANDMADE MARKET 1660 Middle Tennessee, Blvd. Murfreesboro facebook.com/DCo-Markets-154923875303659 Saturday, Oct. 13 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Admission: Free D&Co. Markets presents this handmade market featuring vendors of handmade items only. There will be an indoor pumpkin patch, a fallthemed photo op setup and candy for trick-or-treaters. HANDMADE AND BOUND NASHVILLE at War Memorial Plaza 301 6th Ave. N., Nashville watkins.edu/whats-ahead/handmade-bound-2018 Oct. 12 - 14 (times TBA) Admission: Free This annual event features artists, indie publishers and book lovers as they come together to sell, trade and buy handmade and affordable publications, printed matter and book-themed creation. The festival also features demonstrations and hands-on activities for kids.
40TH ANNUAL FALL TENNESSEE CRAFT FAIR Oct. 12 - 14
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he 40th annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair features loads of craft vendors selling their creations. There are hands-on activities for kids, food vendors and demonstrations, too. It takes place at Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave., Nashville). Hours are Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free. Learn more at tennesseecraft.org.
HANDMADE HARVEST VINTAGE FARM FAIR Historic Cragfront 200 Cragfront Road Castalian Springs jalexanderhomedesigns.com Oct. 6 - 7 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Admission: $5 - $10 Shop more than 50 vendors of handselected artisans. Enjoy food and live music that’s for sale while you shop, too. HARVEST MARKETPLACE at Smyrna First United Methodist Church 301 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna smyrnafirstumc.org Saturday, Nov. 17 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Admission: Free Craft and boutique vendors are ready for you to shop. NASHVILLE AUTUMN MARKET FOR MAKERS Track One 1201 4th Ave. S., Nashville marketsformakers.com Oct. 6 - 7 (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Admission: $10 at the door, $7 online, free ages 12 and younger Shop more than 100 makers and emerging brands, take photos at the photo walls, play in the kids’ area and more.
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PUMPKIN SPICE CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 911 One Mile Lane, Smyrna facebook.com/ events/1841053035940407 Saturday, Oct. 6 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Admission: Free Shop a variety of vendors in support of the Almaville Fire Department. SHABBY LANE’S FALL TREATS & HOLIDAY SNEAK A PEEK at Lane Agri-Park 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro shabbylaneshoppingevents.com Saturday, Oct. 27 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Admission: Free Shop more than 60 vendors while you show off your costumes! Trick-ortreat stations are found throughout the show along with family-friendly fun games. There are photo ops, too. WEBB SCHOOL ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL at The Webb School 319 Webb Road E., Bell Buckle 931-389-9663 bellbucklechamber.com Oct. 20 - 21 (times TBA) Admission: Free Shop more than 100 juried artists and crafters and enjoy live demonstrations, food, live music and more.
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o ahead and enjoy Halloween with your baby! Pinterest is loaded with adorable costume ideas, and the photo ops will be plentiful. Fun holidays make for special bonding time, so enjoy taking Baby to a pumpkin patch, strolling around your neighborhood on Halloween and gently introducing him to the fun in life with activities and decorations galore. Here are tips for a fun first Halloween: • Make sure Baby’s costume is comfy. • Keep your expectations in check. • If trick-or-treating, go early. • Stay indoors if Baby’s fussy or experiencing separation anxiety. Scary costumes and startling noises can scare babies ages 8 months and older. • Beware of candies (choking hazards) dropped by other kids that your little one can pop into his mouth. • Don’t disrupt Baby’s usual sleep time; pack it in early.
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Don’t get too excited about that sugary first birthday smash cake, doctors say. The American Heart Association’s (AHA) sugar guidelines say babies 2 and younger should not be given added sugars at all. “Children younger than 2 years old should avoid consuming any added sugar since they need nutrient-rich diets and are developing taste preferences,” the guidelines state. The best sugar to weave into your baby’s life is all natural (as in fruits) and even then, easy does it. You want your baby’s body to thrive, not necessarily his sweet tooth!
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Baby Bandana Bibs Copper Pearl | copperpearl.com Ages 3 - 36 months | $19.95 set of four These stylish, absorbent, cotton drool bibs are great for teething babies and feature a polyester fleece backing. The bib attaches using two nickel-free snaps to easily adjust to your growing baby. Available in a variety of prints and colors.
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ill baby walkers be banned for good? The American Academy of Pediatrics now calls for a ban on the manufacturing of infant walkers due to the high number of walker-related injuries that won’t go away. More than 9,200 walker-related injuries happen each year in the U.S., according to a study published recently in Pediatrics. Most of the injuries are related to the neck and head. Although the government mandated safety standards in 2010, injuries continue to happen because of walker popularity. A baby can move four feet in just one second, and that’s not enough time for a parent to intervene should the walker start tumbling down steps. Meanwhile, parents love the independence that walkers give babies. So what’s the solution? Keep them away from steps. Or, a stationary activity center with no wheels. Problem solved.
Easy on The Back as Baby Grows A 10-pound baby can get pretty heavy after a long day in your arms. Here are quick tips to save your aching back: • Bend at your knees, not your waist anytime you have to bend over. • Try a stretching routine or class. • Use a baby carrier. Some of the best-selling carriers for big babies include: — Bebamour Designer Sling and Baby Carrier — BabyHawk by Moby — BabyBjorn’s Baby Carrier One • Use ice packs, acetaminophen, massage, heating pads.
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The Ellie Cover Baby Benjamin | babybenjamin.com Ages | $19.95 This super soft and super stretchy four-in-one nursing cover can also be worn as a stylish scarf or stretched over Baby’s car seat or high chair. It comes with a matching bib and bag to carry them. Available in a variety of colors. Flyte Infant Travel Bath Puj | puj.com Ages 0 - 6 months | $34.99 This fold-and-go travel tub cradles Baby while you bathe him in the sink at a more comfortable height. It’s made with non-absorbent material that’s also mold and mildew resistant. The Wrap Solly Baby | sollybaby.com Ages 0+ or up to 25 pounds | $65 You’ll love how this incredibly lightweight wrap feels so luxuriously silky soft as it holds your baby close without any straps or buckles. Available in a variety of colors and prints. Muslin Organic Swaddle Blanket Coyuchi | coyuchi.com Ages 0+ | $38 This 40-by-40-inch lightweight organic cotton muslin swaddle creates a comfortable, breathable snuggle for baby. It doubles as a nursing cover, too. Organic Knit Jersey Snuggle Sack Coyuchi | coyuchi.com Ages 0 - 6 mos. | $58 This super-soft jersey knit sleeper keeps Baby comfy all night. Pull-through knotted shoulder straps make it easy to adjust the sizing and the zipper bottom makes diaper changes easy.
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SPOOK-TACULAR BOOKS KIDS WILL LOVE Time to snuggle up and read! These fun seasonal books are sure to become big-time favorites at your house.
BONAPARTE FALLS APART by Margery Cuyler illustrated by Will Terry Crown Books for Young Readers Ages 3 - 7 | $17.99 This cute little book about a little skeleton boy who feels like he doesn’t fit in has a happy ending when he finds a new furry pal with the help of his friends. Light sketch-like illustrations follow his journey to keep his bones together.
HANSEL & GRETEL by Bethan Woollvin Peachtree Publishers Ages 5 - 9 | $16.95 Willow is a good witch, but her patience is tested when naughty kids Hansel and Gretel stop by in a new book available this month. This retelling of the famous tale gives a unique twist and a surprise ending. Maybe these kids should learn to behave! The nearly black and white illustrations offer up a pop of orange for a perfect hint of Halloween.
HOW TO SCARE A GHOST by Jean Reagan illustrated by Lee Wildish Random House Children’s Books Ages 4 - 8 | $17.99 Silly and colorful illustrations adorn each page in this how-to guide on finding a ghost and ... scaring him. A playful twist on encouraging kids to use their imagination.
MARVELOUS MAKEABLE MONSTERS: 21 STEAM PROJECTS THAT LIGHT UP, BUZZ, LAUNCH AND OCCASIONALLY CHOMP by Sam Haynor Young Voyageur Press Ages 6 - 12 | $17.99 Halloween is all about monsters, so why not make a few of your own? Two little clever characters (made out of LED lights) turn this DIY book into storytime while you create easy-tomake mini monsters. Each creation features easy-to-follow instructions and how it correlates with STEAM. Available in stores Tuesday, Oct. 9.
MONSTER MAGIC by La Zoo Gakken Plus Ages 3+ | $12.99 Kids will love how this book (featuring four dry-erase markers) gives them control of the final touches on the illustrations. Each slick page allows you to draw, erase and start again. Follow the story and draw what it suggests or get as creative as you like. The possibilities are endless.
WHO SAYS BOO? BABY’S FIRST HALLOWEEN BOOK by Highlights Ages 3 months - 3 years | $7.99 Here’s a board book filled with colorful photographs of babies dressed up in different animal costumes. Read aloud to Baby in a repetitious pattern with the word “boo” and end with a shiny mylar mirror for Baby to see himself, too.
CLASSICS! VAMPIRINA IN THE SNOW by Anne Marie Pace illustrated by LeUyen Pham Disney-Hyperion Ages 3 - 5 | $17.99 The Vampirina Ballerina series, based on the Disney Junior TV show, hits shelves Tuesday, Oct. 2 with a new story. Vampirina tells you about the countless fun all the monsters (and you) can have in the snow like sledding, ice skating and more. She gets into detail on the proper way to have a snowball fight. Most pages are filled with more than one illustrated scene, too.
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MONSTER STEW by Patricia Rae Wolff (Golden Books, 2001) for ages preschool and older ... THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SPOOKY OLD TREE by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1978) for ages 2 and older ... THE MONSTER AT THE END OF THIS BOOK by Jon Stone (Golden Books, 2003) for ages 3 - 7 ... THE LITTLE OLD LADY WHO WAS NOT AFRAID OF ANYTHING by Linda D. Williams (Harper-Collins, 1986) for ages 4 - 8 years.
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sk my 4-year-old daughter Ellie what she wants to be for Halloween and she’ll tell you a cat. Ask her the next day and she’ll tell you a witch. Wait a few more days and then ask her again. She’ll tell you a mermaid-cat-witch. You get the idea. I’ve dealt with this costume conundrum for the past 10 years with all three of my kids. It’s been one of the most hilarious and expensive Halloween-inspired parenting battles I’ve experienced. As cute as it is to see my little girl change her mind about what she would like to be for Halloween, I’d like to celebrate this year’s holiday with minimal tears in the costume department. Tackle the the issue like a pro with these five simple tips.
1. WAIT UNTIL THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT.
4. HEAD TO THE RESALE STORES.
Yep. Seriously. You might think this is a bad idea, but unless your child is 100 percent sure she knows what she wants to be for Halloween, just wait it out. We’ve all had those years, OK, maybe two, when our child goes through a Princess Sophia or Sheriff Callie stage. When that season of character obsession comes along, by all means … get the costume. But your child will some day move on to like a variety of characters and mythical creatures (unicorns anyone?) and every time I’ve been to the store right before Halloween, there has always been a costume my child will wear. I repeat, there has always been a costume my child will wear. It may not be the exact costume she wanted, but since she couldn’t make up her mind to begin with, she’s easily swayed into being the best Princess Leia around town.
2. WEAR COSTUMES YOU ALREADY HAVE AT HOME Who doesn’t love a fun game of dress-up? I know my kids do, and we’ve had some of our best memories chasing each other throughout the house with me in a Ninja costume and my three kids piecing various bits of random costumes together. One time I saw Ellie come downstairs with a Spider-Man mask on her face, a cat costume on her body and riding a stick pony. I know you can relate.
3. BORROW A FRIEND’S COSTUMES. You know those character obsessions I talked about earlier? If your son wants to be the Hulk this year, seek out the friend whose son has already gone through his Hulk season in life and ask her if you can borrow his costume. The answer may be no if her son is planning on being the Hulk again this year or if he’s super territorial about his costume. Chances are, she’ll think the idea of trading costumes is brilliant. Return the favor by offering up one of your son’s costumes and if you don’t have anything fun between the two of you, bring another friend into the mix.
These stores are your best friends and if you don’t know that by now, don’t worry, there’s still room for you. These are the stores you want to go to if your child changes her mind every day about what she wants to wear. You can buy three costumes, maybe even four, for the price of one brand-new costume which means it’s OK if your daughter changes her mind the day of Halloween because you’ll have several back-ups. You might even find what she’s looking for with the tags still on. It’s happened before. My favorite thing about these stores is that you’ll often find costumes that weren’t even on your radar. Resale stores always have a great selection of current characters but they also have ones that you might not have thought of but that your daughter loves.
5. SHOP FOR NEXT YEAR’S COSTUME AFTER THIS HALLOWEEN. If you don’t know this tip by now, you need to get on the bandwagon. The day after Halloween, costumes will go on sale but not low enough that you want to start buying them. You’ll need to wait three to five days before costumes get down to 70 - 90 percent. Most will be picked over but they’ll be so cheap, you can piece different costumes together or keep them for you kids’ dress-up bin. You’d be surprised how many times the same costume comes out the very next year or a similar costume comes out with only one or two minor changes from the original. You can often get these super cheap after Halloween and just tuck them away at home for the following year. Plan on spending some time digging through the racks though. Sometimes costumes are folded, dropped or tucked behind random items in the store from people who were going through them just like you are now. Their idea of the store not having a good selection just might be your jackpot for finding the perfect costume. Meagan Ruffing gets excited about going on a hunt for Halloween costumes every year. She loves finding good deals and gets just as excited as her kids do when she finds the perfect costumes for them.
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THINGS TO DO
BEST OF THE MONTH
BY CHAD YOUNG
FALL FESTIVAL & CORN MAZE ADVENTURE
Thru Oct. 28 Lucky Ladd Farms, Eagleville Page 39 There are autumn activities galore for kids of all ages! Plus, a chance to win an iPad mini.
BOO AT THE ZOO
Oct. 12 - 14, 18 - 21 & 25 - 28 Nashville Zoo, Nashville Page 54 The zoo’s annual Halloween hootenanny invites costumed kids for trick-ortreating, bubble blast fun, games and lots of other activities.
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October events in day-by-day order.
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PUMPKIN PATCHES
Our top picks for babies, tots & preschoolers.
A handy pull-out map of Middle Tennessee pumpkin farms.
PUMPKINFEST
Saturday, Oct. 27 Downtown Franklin • Page 72 Come in costume for a day of free fun, including a whole city block’s worth of kids’ activities.
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HOT HAPPENIN’
The Haunted Woods and Zombie Paintball adventure at Millers Thrillers.
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NATIONAL DAYS OF ... Special days to celebrate. Laugh a lot on National I Love Lucy Day!
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SPOTLIGHT
The Tennessee STEAM Festival boasts 51 events in Middle Tennessee.
GOBLINS IN THE GARDEN
Tuesday, Oct. 30 Cheekwood, Nashville Page 76 This holiday installment of Tuesdays for Tots invites little ones to show off their costumes while collecting treats.
RUTHERFORD PARENT’S FALL KIDS FEST
Saturday, Oct. 20 The Avenue, Murfreesboro Page 67 The hottest fall fest in the ‘Boro has new costume contests this year plus a slew of other free fun.
GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Thursday, Oct. 25 Discovery Center, Murfreesboro Page 71 Kids can participate in a costume contest, do science experiments and celebrate Hotel Transylvania 3.
PUMPKIN PATCHES PULL-OUT
Pages 44 - 45 Flip to our handydandy center spread roundup of Middle Tennessee’s pumpkin farms with fall activities!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Oct. 24 - Nov. 4 TPAC’s Jackson Hall, Nashville • Page 63 Experience Cameron Mackintosh’s brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s chilling musical masterpiece.
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FUN FOR BIG KIDS
Great stuff for the 6to 12-year-old crowd.
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THEATER & DANCE
Take in a show on a stage near you.
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Rutherford Parent’s Fall Kids Fest is the premier October outing in the ‘Boro.
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ON YOUR RADAR Put these popular outings on your family calendar.
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Events without color dots are ones happening in multiple counties or are outside of our typical area. Events with “(Register)” require advance registration in order to attend.
MON 1 N Early Explorers 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org
Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10.95 ages 6+, $4.95 ages 5 and younger; $2 planetarium show; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:40 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter. Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity.
R Fall Break
Camp (Register)
615-890-2300 explorethedc.org
Grades K - 4. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $35 members/$40 non-members per day. Running today through Friday, weather is the theme with different focuses and activities each day.
R First Shot
Skills Academy
615-893-7439 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 8 - 13. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 12 - 4 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 youth. This fall break camp focuses on sports, character building and cultural arts.
W Healthy Hands:
Core Cooking Camp (Register)
wcparksandrec.com
Ages 5 - 13. Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill; MonThu 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $120. Learn basic culinary skills, good nutrition and making healthy choices.
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W Mommy
& Me Movement
wcparksandrec.com
Ages 0 - 4. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; every Mon & Wed 9:30 - 10 a.m.; $8 adults, free children. Enjoy bonding time while getting exercise.
N National Geo-
W Sticky Fingers
Preschool Art Class (Register)
wcparksandrec.com
Ages 3 - 6. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; Mondays, Oct. 1 - 29 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $52. Little ones can explore creativity while making art.
graphic Live: On the Trail of Big Cats
R FREE To Be
615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
615-893-7439, ext. 6104 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22 - $40. Wildlife photographer Steve Winter takes you around the world showing pictures of our planet’s most fascinating big cats.
Ages 12 - 17. The Washington Theatre, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; Mondays Oct. - Nov. from 5 - 6 p.m.; free with Perform Murfreesboro membership ($25/year). This traditional Shakespearean acting class includes soliloquies and character development.
N Sensory-Friendly Planetarium Show
615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org/sudekum-sensory All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.; $9 adults, $8 ages 2 - 12 (plus gate admission). Enjoy the show with a brighter theater, quieter audio and smaller crowds so kids can move and vocalize as needed.
R Snack Attack! 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org
All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro, 3:30 p.m.; $8. Prepare tasty snacks in the kitchen.
or Not to Be (Register)
R Tumbleweeds (Register)
615-895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 3 - 5. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; Every Mon & Wed 10:15 - 11 a.m.; $3. Learn the basic techniques of tumbling along with improving balance.
W Youth Yoga
615-786-0200, ext. 2418 wcparksandrec.com Ages 8 - 12. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.; $4. Yoga for youngsters.
R SPARK!
TUE 2
Ages 3 - 5. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Every Mon & Tue at 9 a.m.; $2 plus $8 gate admission. Preschoolers and parents can hear stories and enjoy related activities.
W Andrew Marshall
615-890-2300 explorethedc.org
Dorff Memorial Concert Benefit
615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com
All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 7:30 p.m.; $79 - $85. Music by Hunter Hayes, Jeffrey Steele, Lori McKenna and others.
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W Art with Kreative
N FREE Food for
wcparksandrec.com
615-322-8585 fristartmuseum.org
Kat (Register)
Ages 8+. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; Tuesdays, Oct. 2 - 30 from 6 - 7 p.m.; $40. Learn drawing and illustrating techniques using pencils and ink while exploring perspective, shadowing and texture.
R Busy Bees
615-893-7439 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 3 -5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; every Tue & Thu 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3. Group activities that stimulate your tot’s coordination.
N Concert for
Cumberland Heights
615-889-3060 | ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29.50 - $49.50. Here Come the Mummies perform funk rock.
N FREE Courtyard Concert
615-862-5800 nashvillepubliclibrary.org All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 11:45 a.m. Live music by The Musik Meisters.
N Fall Wreath
Workshop (Register)
greendoorgourmet.com
All ages. Green Door Gourmet, 7007 River Road Pike, Nashville; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; $50. Create a living wreath with fall foliage.
N Florence and the Machine: High as Hope Tour
615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $39.50 - $99.50. A night of indie rock.
Thought (Register)
All ages. Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Frist and Vanderbilt University co-host this lunchtime conversation (lunch provided) exploring the early 1960s student movement in Nashville in conjunction with the exhibit We Shall Overcome: Civil Rights and the Nashville Press, 1957 - 1968.
N Grand Ole Opry
800-733-6779 | opry.com All ages. Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m. (some nights include a 9:30 p.m. show); $40 - $99. Country legends and contemporary stars perform their hits.
R Mind-Blowing Matinee
615-890-2300 explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Tue - Fri 3:30 p.m.; $8. Learn through discovery and experiments at the Discovery Center.
W Mr. Bond’s Science Guys “Saw it on YouTube” (Register)
wcparksandrec.com
Ages 5 - 12. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; Tuesdays, Oct. 2 - 30 (skip Oct. 16) 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.; $50. Kids can do YouTube science experiments.
N FREE Musical Petting Zoo
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Pruitt Branch Library, 117 Charles E. Davis Blvd., Nashville; 4 - 5 p.m. Country Music Hall of Fame staff provide instruments and instructions for kids to have a hands-on musical experience.
THINGS TO DO S Homeschool
W FREE Mighty
historicmanskersstation. eventbrite.com
615-310-8937 harvestmartialarts.com
Ages 8 - 14. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 1 - 3 p.m.; $10. Learn about horses and how to care for them while interacting with a real horse.
Ages 3 - 6. Harvest Martial Arts, 595 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 10 a.m. Learn basic motor movements, strength and flexibility, self-control and character qualities in this trial class.
Program: Bit & Bridle (Register)
Sprouts Preschool Martial Arts (Register)
R KidFIT: Movers and N Nashville Jewish Shakers (Register)
615-893-7439 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: ON THE TRAIL OF BIG CATS at the Schermerhorn on Monday, Oct. 1 showcases our planet’s most fascinating felines.
N FREE Observatory Open House Day (Register)
615-373-4897 dyer.vanderbilt.edu
Ages 8+. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tour the observatory and get familiar with the giant telescope.
W Pottery Class (Register)
wcparksandrec.com Ages 13+. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; Tuesdays, Oct. 2 - 30 from 1 - 4 p.m.; $12 per class + $25 supply fee. Make handbuilt and wheel-thrown pieces.
W FREE Sunrise Yoga 615-310-8937 harvestisrad.com
Ages 13+. Harvest Martial Arts, 595 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 6 a.m. Start the day with a trial vinyasa-style yoga class for all levels.
N Tuesdays for Tots 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
Ages 1 - 3. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with gate ($20 adults, $13 ages 3 - 17, free ages 2 & younger). Parent/ tot drop-in activities include art and garden fun at Cheekwood.
R Water Polo
Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; every Tue & Thu 7 - 8:45 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 youth. Participate in an aquatic sport in the deep end of the indoor pool.
W Young Rembrandts Drawing Class (Register)
wcparksandrec.com Ages 6 - 14. Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave., Franklin; Tuesdays Oct. 2 - 23 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.; $60. Learn about art through color, patterns and design.
WED 3 W Archery Home-
school Day (Register)
615-566-5187 musiccityarchery.com
Ages 7+. Music City Archery, 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.; $20 (10 percent family discount). Archery instruction with equipment provided and a game at the end. Parents can participate, too.
N Cafe Tacvba
615-782-4040 | tpac.org All ages. War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $28.50 - $38.50. Mexico’s leading alternative rock band performs.
W Color Wheels After-School Art (Register)
wcparksandrec.com
Ages 5 - 10. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 1 - 2 p.m. today and Oct. 24; $28. Explore art history, techniques and famous artists.
R Critter Encounter townofsmyrna.org
All ages. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 ages 3 - 12. Meet a variety of live animals and enjoy nature-based activities.
N FREE French
for Kids (Register)
615-636-7476 frenchinthepark.com
Ages 2 - 10. Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Lane, Nashville; 9:30 a.m. An introductory French class.
N Hermitage Ghost Tours
615-889-2941 thehermitage.com Ages 12+. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35. Hear lanternled ghosts stories about the Battle of New Orleans, the Bell Witch and General Jackson.
615-895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 13+. Sports*Com, 2310
Ages 1 - 3. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; every Wed & Fri 10:30 - 11 a.m.; $3. This parent/tot class focuses on playing with others, gross motor skills and having fun.
R KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Register)
615-893-7439 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, every Wed & Fri 11:05 - 11:45 a.m.; $3. Run, jump and play while learning skills like balance, coordination, listening and taking turns.
W Knee-High
Naturalist: Critters in the Creek (Register)
615-370-4672 | owlshill.org Ages 3 - 5. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child pair, $7 each additional. Wear water shoes to explore the creek for critters.
R Lucky Ladd Fall
Festival & Corn Maze Adventure
615-274-3786 luckyladdfarms.com
All ages. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; Thru Oct. 28: Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12. Navigate the giant corn maze with a Nashville Predators theme and find six checkpoints to be entered for a grand prize of an iPad mini. There are cornmaze games for littles and lots of other fall activities on the farm.
Film Festival
nashvillejff.net
All ages. Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave.; various days and times through Nov. 1; $12 adults, $8 students per film. The Gordon Jewish Community Center celebrates 18 years of bringing educational, entertaining and thought-provoking Jewish films to the community.
R FREE Nature Play Day
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 1+. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. Build a fort, play in water, climb, crawl and get dirty by playing with objects found in nature.
N Nerd
Night (Register)
615-356-0501 bellemeadeplantation.com Adults. Belle Meade Plantation, 110 Leake Ave., Nashville; 7 - 8:30 p.m.; $15. Explore Victorian mourning customs as you follow guides through the mansion filled with the peculiarities of the “cult of the dead.” Wine and conversation with historians follow in the gardens.
N Shakey Graves: The Tour X9 Tour
615-889-3060 | ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $32.50. A night of Americana music.
S FREE Tot Time
615-851-2253 goodlettsvilleparks.com Ages 5 & younger. Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 9 - 11 a.m. Little ones can enjoy free play in the gym.
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OPEN HOUSE & ALL SAINTS FESTIVAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Register by going to StPaulChristianAcademy.org. Call today to schedule a tour.
615-833-3610
An educational journey from infant to adolescence.
www.montessoriacad.org
100 Montessori Drive, Brentwood, TN
chapel Bible classes prayer inspiration missions Holly Tree of Brentwood 1384 Holly Tree Gap Road Brentwood, TN 37027 615.377.6636
Faith-based child care and preschool
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THINGS TO DO R Wild
N For the Love of
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 a.m.; $3. This nature-themed program includes songs, crafts, hikes and other activities.
Ages 21+. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 6 - 7 p.m.; $5. Learn about the nature of wine and wine making. Snacks and samples provided.
Things (Register)
THU 4 R All Around the World
615-962-8773 murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. Bradley Academy Museum, 415 S. Academy St., Murfreesboro; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $3. Learn about other cultures while keeping a journal and passport. Activities include music, dance, crafts and cuisine sampling.
N Annie
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
N Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.; $20 $110. Soloist James Ehnes joins the Nashville Symphony for a night of classical music.
N Creative Zone: Hip Hats
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Make paper hat designs using inspiration from the hats found in the galleries.
R Family Kayak Float (Register)
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 10+. Murfreesboro location TBA based on water levels; 1 p.m.; $15. Paddle down the Stones River; equipment and instructions provided.
FRI 5
the Vine (Register)
N 2018 American
Grown Field to Vase Dinner (Register)
greendoorgourmet.com
Adults. Green Door Gourmet, 7007 River Road Pike, Nashville; 5 - 8 p.m.; $200. Enjoy a multi-course artisanal meal surrounded by flowers while learning about Certified American Grown Flowers.
N Hermitage Ghost Tours
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N Al Menah
W FREE It Looks
Shrine Circus
Like Play (Register)
nashvilleshrinecircus.com
615-371-0090 brentwoodtn.gov/library
All ages. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; Fri 7:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m., 3 & 7 p.m.; Sun 2 & 6 p.m.; $12 - $25. Human and animal performers join forces to bring you three-ring circus fun. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for children.
Ages 9 months - 4 years. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m. Hands-on learning through sensory activities.
N La Traviata
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
R And Then
There Were None
N Nashville
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
House Concert
615-782-4040 | tpac.org All ages. War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $30. Music by Scotty McCreery, The Warren Brothers, Paul Overstreet and more.
AL MENAH SHRINE CIRCUS is at Municipal Auditorium Oct. 5 - 7. Kids can see a sassy swine, colorful clowns and more. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals.
N Newsies
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. Hear a story about bats then enjoy games and crafts.
N FREE Vanderbilt
N Opry
R FREE Stroller-
615-889-3060 | ryman.com
615-893-2141 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
All ages. Vanderbilt Soccer Complex, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m. Versus Mississippi.
Country Classics
All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $40 - $99. Larry Gatlin shares stories and songs with special guests.
W Our Kids Klassic ourkidscenter.com
Adults. Vanderbilt Legends Club, 1500 Legends Club Lane, Franklin; 7:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.; $500 - $10,000. This benefit for Our Kids Center includes golf, food, prizes and a silent auction.
S FREE Pioneer Pals: Stellaluna (Register)
historicmanskersstation. eventbrite.com
Ages 3 - 5. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive,
coasters
Ages birth - 5 years. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. Walk the greenway with your tots, then enjoy stay and play activities at Kids’ Castle.
W FREE Teen
Women’s Soccer
vucommodores.com
R Youth
Volleyball Class
615-907-2251 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 9 - 17. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Drive, Murfreesboro; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $4. Learn to bump, set and spike while coaches give instruction on every aspect of the game.
N Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
See Thursday, Nov. 4.
N FREE Bird Hike
on the Burch Reserve (Register)
615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Explore the reserve for migrating thrushes, warblers and other neotropical migrants.
S Days Gone By
Tractor and Threshing Show
615-325-2555 visitsumnertn.com
Ages 13+. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m. Watch anime, make crafts and enjoy snacks.
All ages. Days Gone By Museum, 122 Davis St., Portland; 8 a.m.; $5. See wheat threshing demonstrations and a working sawmill, sample cider and homemade ice cream, view tractors, enjoy live music and more.
W Twilight
N Dracula:
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
Anime Club
615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.org/library
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The Undead
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N Drop-In
Creative Play
615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com Ages 10 months - 3 years. Little Art House, 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville; every Fri 9 - 9:45 a.m. & 10 - 10:45 a.m. & Sat 9 - 9:45 a.m.; first visit is $5; $30 membership (for six visits) afterward. Explore, create and get messy with your little one.
N Family Friday: Funky Pumpkin
615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com All ages. Little Art House, 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville; 4 - 6 p.m.; $5 - $10. Decorate a pumpkin for Halloween using paint, bling, pompoms and other materials.
W FREE Family
Martial Arts Class (Register)
615-224-3851 harvestmartialarts.com
Ages 5+. Harvest Martial Arts, 595 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 5:15 - 6 p.m. Learn and practice the self-defense art of Han Mu Do.
W FREE Franklin Art Scene
Parking Lot, 393 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m. A classic car show, live music from the ’50s and ’60s, dancing for kids and more.
N Hermitage
1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 7 p.m.; $6.27. Astronomer Gillian Beltz-Mohrmann discusses how studying galaxy clustering can allow us to learn about the origins of the universe and the physics of galaxy formation.
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N FREE Modern
Ghost Tours
R Jekyll & Hyde
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
W John Prine 615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com
All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $68 - $108. A night of country folk music.
N Kid Rock’s Fourth Annual Fish Fry
fontanel.com
All ages. Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4125 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; Fri 3 p.m., Sat 2 p.m.; $56 - $185. Live music by Kid Rock, plus fried fish, fireworks, corn hole tournaments, a Ferris wheel and more.
S FREE Kids
Movie Night Series
streetsofindianlake.com
All ages. Downtown Franklin; 6 - 9 p.m. View art in dozens of downtown galleries.
All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6 p.m. Live music, games, face painting, food trucks and an outdoor screening of Back to the Future.
S FREE Family
W Lend Me a Tenor
615-591-8500 downtownfranklintn.com
Film Festival
615-451-9500 ncgmovies.com
All ages. NCG Cinema, 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin; 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a screening of Power Rangers. Tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No group discounts on concessions.
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
N Marine Biologist for a Day (Register)
615-514-3474 | aquariumrestaurants.com/aquariumnashville/default.asp
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
Ages 8+. The Aquarium Restaurant at Opry Mills, 516 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $35 ages 8 - 12, $40 ages 13+. Go behind the scenes to learn about water chemistry, dissect a squid, observe a dive show, enjoy lunch and more.
S FREE Henderson-
N Meet the
724-494-0250 | facebook. com/hendersonvillecruisein
615-373-4897 dyer.vanderbilt.edu
N Grand Ole Opry See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
N Hair
ville Cruise-In
All ages. Old Sears Outlet
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All ages. Dyer Observatory,
Folktales with Poet Maria Baca
615-292-3023 globaleducationcenter.org All ages. Global Education Center, 4822 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; 7 p.m.; suggested $10 donation. The center kicks off its History, Culture, Myths & Folktales Series with a performance and lecture from New Mexican painter/poet Maria Baca. It includes live music with a collaborative performance of an original folktale. Audience discussion/Q&A follows.
R FREE MTSU Star Party
mtsu.edu/physics All ages. MTSU’s Wiser-Patten Science Hall Room 102, 1500 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Nat Smith, Ph.D., presents “The Great Southern Skies: A View of Space From Down Under,” followed by telescope viewing.
W FREE Music in the Vines
615-395-0102 arringtonvineyards.com All ages. Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington; Fri 5 - 9 p.m., Sat 4 - 8 p.m., Sun 2 - 6 p.m. Enjoy live bluegrass and jazz music in two different settings on the property.
N Pumpkin
Patch Weekend
615-889-4225 nashvillejellystone.com All ages. Jellystone Park, 2572 Music Valley Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; $10. Hayrides, firetruck rides, games and trick-or-treating.
Turn to page 44 for our Pumpkin Patch Pull-Out! (daily listings continue on page 47)
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FUN FOR LITTLE KIDS
THINGS TO DO
Have fun with your preschoolers every Monday during Early Explorers at Adventure Science Center.
>> This month’s editor’s picks for your babies, toddlers & preschoolers — with YOU! EARLY EXPLORERS
Adventure Science Center Nashville Every Monday adventuresci.org
Special activities for preschoolers include stories, breakfast, play time and a planetarium show.
IT LOOKS LIKE PLAY
Brentwood Library, Brentwood Every Thursday brentwoodtn.gov/library
Hands-on learning with sensory activities for ages 9 months - 4 years. Register in advance.
PIONEER PALS: CAMOUFLAGE Mansker’s Station, Goodlettsville Thursday, Oct. 18 historicmanskersstation.eventbrite. com
Ages 3 - 5 can study the world of hidden animals while learning the letter C and number 7.
GOBLINS IN THE GARDEN Cheekwood, Nashville Tuesday, Oct. 30 cheekwood.org
Ages 5 & younger can show off their costumes and collect sweet treats.
KNEE-HIGH NATURALIST: OWL-OWEEN Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary Brentwood Wednesday, Oct. 31 owlshill.org
Preschoolers can learn about resident owl friends while meeting them up close.
Farms& Pumpkin
Find fields of family fun this month with fall festivals at a pumpkin farm near you.
PATCHES! CLARKSVILLE
Go to nashvilleparent.com for the interactive version of our festive farm map.
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AMAZE N CORN
111 Mulherrin Road Gordonsville | 865-254-8657 amazencorn.com Thru Oct. 28: Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 1 - 6 p.m. $10 adults, $8 ages 3 - 11. Pick your own pumpkins, duck races and more.
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AMAZIN’ ACRES OF FUN
2857 Old Kentucky Road N. Sparta | 931-761-2971 amazinacres.com Thru Nov. 3: Fri 6 - p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. $12 ages 3+. Pumpkins, three corn 1mazes and more.
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BOTTOM VIEW FARM
185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland 615-325-7017 bottomviewfarm.com Fall fest is daily from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. through Oct. 31. $7 Mon - Fri, $10 Sat - Sun (ages 2+). Hayrides, live animals and more.
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BOYD’S PUMPKIN PATCH
1425 Hwy. 76, Clarksville 931-216-8250 boydspumpkinpatch.com Thru Oct. 31: daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. $2 - $5 per pumpkin; corn maze is $5 ages 6+. A pumpkin patch and corn maze.
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CEDARWOOD FARMS
2900 Old Nashville Hwy. McMinnville | 931-939-3960 cedarwoodfarmstn.com Thru Oct. 31: Fri 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. $12 adults, $10 kids 3+. Pick-your-own pumpkins, corn maze and more.
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FARMER’S CORN MAZE
Wilson County Fairgrounds 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon eventbrite.com Thru Nov. 3: Fri 12 - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m. $8 ages 4+. Pumpkin painting, animals and more.
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GENTRY’S FARM
1974 Hwy. 96 W. Franklin | 615-794-4368 gentryfarm.com Thru Oct. 29: Mon 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1
- 5 p.m. $8 ages 2 - 65. Four-acres corn maze, wagon rides, farm games and more.
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GRANDADDY’S FARM
454 Highland Ridge Road Estill Springs 931-327-4080 grandaddysfarm.com Thru Oct. 31: Tue - Thu 1:30 - 6 p.m., Fri 1:30 - 9 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. $10 ages 3+. Pumpkin patch and pig races.
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HONEYSUCKLE HILL FARM
1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield 615-382-7593 honeysucklehillfarm.com Thru Nov. 3: Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 - 7 p.m. (Oct. 8 19: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.). $16.95 - $31.95 ages 3+. Hillbilly pig races, pumpkin patch and more.
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FAMILY FARMS
130 Bellview Road, Taft 931-438-9938 lyonfamilyfarms.com Thru Nov. 3: Wed - Fri 2 - 7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 1 - 6 p.m. $13.95 ages 2+. Pumpkins, petting zoo and more.
15 PUMPKIN HILL
861 Benders Ferry Road Mt. Juliet 615-758-5364 pumpkinhilltn.com Oct. 13 - 18: Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. $2 - $8 pumpkins, $4 hayride (cash/ check only). Pumpkins, hayrides.
16 WALDEN FARM
8653 Rocky Fork Road, Smyrna 615-220-2918 waldenfarm.biz Thru Oct. 31: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 3 - 6:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sun 12 - 4 p.m. Free admission (various activities have individual fees). Hayrides, pumpkin patch and more.
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FAMILY FARM
4809 Byrd Lane, College Grove 615-202-4805 thewilsonfamilyfarm.com Thru Oct. 31: Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $8 Pumpkin patch and corn maze.
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FIDDLE DEE FARM
7526 Swift Road, Greenbrier 615-669-6293 fiddledeefarm.com Thru Nov. 3: Fri 5 - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 8 p.m. $12.76 ages 3+. Home to the eightacre Shuckles Corn Maze (this year’s promises to be the most challenging yet!), the farm boasts more than 30 fantastic activities. A sampling of the fun includes slides, farm animals, Hay Bale Mountain, the jumping pillow, kiddie ziplines, pumpkin decorating and more. Pumpkin checkers, anyone?
KELLER’S FARM
542 Firetower Road, Dickson 615-441-4872 kellerscornycountry.com Open in October: Tue, Thu, Fri 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun (Oct. 14, 21,28) 11 a.m. 4 p.m. $7 weekdays (includes small pumpkin for kids), $9 ages 3+ on weekends. Festivities include a jumping pillow, corn pit, pumpkin patch, kid-friendly zip lines, playground equipment, hayrides, a barrel train, corn maze and more.
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LUCKY LADD FARMS
4374 Rocky Glade Road Eagleville | 615-274-3786 luckyladdfarms.com Thru Oct. 28: Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. $13.99 adults, $11.99 ages 2 - 12. More than 75 activities at Middle Tennessee’s largest petting farm include the pumpkin patch, pony rides, the Nashville Predators corn maze (you can win an iPad mini!), Toddler Town playground, Hillbilly Range games, giant pipe swings and more.
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MRS. B’S PUMPKIN PATCH & FALL FESTIVAL
1946 Murfreesboro Road Lebanon | 615-784-4038 mrsbspumpkinpatch.wixsite.com/ pumpkinpatch Thru Oct. 27: Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. $15 children (includes pumpkin), up to two adults free with paying child. Activities include games, farm animals, pumpkin painting, pumpkin slingshot, corn box, a dance floor and a lot more!
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THINGS TO DO R Smyrna Strokes (Register)
townofsmyrna.org Ages 14+. Downtown Train Depot, 98 Front St., Smyrna; 6 - 8 p.m.; $10. Make a fall-themed painting.
N Songwriting 101:
Emmylou Harris Style
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org
All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Write a song as a group while learning the form, imagery and rhyme scheme.
N Taste of Nashville tasteofnashville.com
Adults. Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, 1414 Clinton St., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $70 - $100. “Hot Chicken and Rosé” is the theme for this year’s event featuring food and drink from Nashville’s top eateries. Proceeds benefit local kids’ charities.
R Toddler Time
615-895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 5 & younger. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; $3. Follow directions, working together and learn body part recognition.
N Tuck Everlasting
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
R FREE Wilderness
Awareness Workshop
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
Ages 6+. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m. This program is required prior to camping at Barfield Park. Learn campground etiquette and Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.
SAT 6 S 22nd Annual
Candlelight Cemetery Tour
615-451-3738 eventbrite.com
Ages 8+. Gallatin City Cemetery, 250 Cemetery Ave., Gallatin; 4 - 8 p.m.; $10. Sumner County Museum hosts this candlelit tour covering many of the county’s most fascinating characters.
N 27th Annual Nashville AIDS Walk & 5K
nashvilleaidswalk.com
All ages. Public Square Park, 10 Public Sq., Nashville; 9 a.m.; $30 for the 5K, free for the walk. Help raise awareness and funds for Nashville Cares.
N Wirtgen American
N Al Menah
wirtgengolfclassic.com
See Friday, Oct. 5.
Charity Golf Classic
Shrine Circus
Adults. Hermitage Golf Course, 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory; 1 p.m.; $350. Tee up to raise money for the T.J. Martell Foundation’s work to find a cancer cure.
W American Girl Doll W Chris Knight Hair Salon Spectacular (Register)
615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com
Ages 8+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 10 - 11 a.m.; $25. Learn new tricks and insider tips for styling your doll’s hair; refreshments follow.
N Cornelia Fort
877-247-5223 | americangirl.com/retail/nashville.php
R FREE Animal Encounters
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m. Learn about animals that call Tennessee home.
W Arena Polo franklinpolo.com
All ages. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 4:30 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 10 & younger. East vs West in the State Challenge Cup followed by the Interscholastic Match with FPA vs TBA.
All ages. Cornelia Fort Airpark, 1199 Shadow Lane, Nashville; 6 p.m.; $12 in advance/$15 at the gate adults (includes one drink), $5 ages 13 - 20, free ages 12 & younger. Music by The Tillers and Cicada Rhythm.
S Days Gone By
Tractor and Threshing Show
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Drop-In Art Class 615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
W Card Making with
N Exotic Pet Expo
wcparksandrec.com
All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; Sat 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $2. This show features snakes, birds, lizards, amphibians, arachnids and mammals along with products, speakers and more.
Violin Concerto
Varada (Register)
Ages 9+. Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave., Franklin; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $25. Learn the art of paper crafting while making cards.
R FREE CEF Fall Festival
cefmiddletennessee.com
nashvilleexoticpet.com
W Fall Color
Hike (Register)
All ages. Lane Agri-Park, 315 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Child Evangelism Fellowship hosts a pumpkin patch, face painting, vendors, inflatables, games and more.
615-370-4672 | owlshill.org
N FREE Celebrate
N FREE Fall Craft-
celebratenashville.org
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
Nashville Cultural Festival
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Pickin’ Party
corneliafortpickinparty.org
Ages 4 - 12. Little Art House, 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville; every Sat 10:15 - 11 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 first visit; $60 membership for six visits afterward. Young artists can explore various art mediums to create original works of art.
N Beethoven’s
CHEEKWOOD HARVEST continues through Sunday, Oct. 21. Visit the pumpkin patch, stroll through the Scarecrows! exhibit, participate in a new family workshop and more. Saturdays and Sundays feature special tours, art activities, children’s storytimes, yoga and more. Get more info at 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $33.50 - $43.50. A night of folk rock music.
All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Enjoy Nashville’s diversity with live performances, food vendors, hands-on kids’ activities, a marketplace and more.
Adults. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $12. Enjoy autumn’s colors on a guided hike.
ing and Coffee Social (Register)
Ages 12+. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 10 - 11:30 a.m. Drink coffee and make natural art.
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THINGS TO DO a.m. - 5 p.m. Live music, 200 craft vendors, children’s activities and more.
N Grand Ole Opry See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
N FREE Hermitage Fall Fest
615-889-2941 thehermitage.com All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Art, music, history and children’s activities, including a musical petting zoo, puppet show, face painting and more.
N Hermitage Ghost Tours
CELEBRATE NASHVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL features lots of performances honoring Middle Tennessee’s diversity. It’s at Centennial Park on Saturday, Oct. 6.
W FREE Fall Fun Day 615-799-5544 bowiepark.org
All ages. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nature-oriented carnival games, crafts, puppet shows, pumpkin decorating, a kids’ costume parade and more.
N FREE Family Bird Hike (Register)
615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. A 12-year-old Bird Team volunteer leads this hike to identify fall birds.
R Family Camp Out (Register)
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; Sat check-in is 4 - 6:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 & younger. This family-friendly backpacking overnight camp out includes kids’ activities, games, campfire fun and more. Prior attendance to a Wilderness Awareness Workshop is required.
N Family Program:
Sew Bonaparte’s Dog Bandanas
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org
All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville;1 - 2 p.m.; free with gate ($25.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Learn sewing basics, then create a fabric bandana on a sewing machine.
N FREE Firefly Artisan Fair
615-242-0346 fireflyartisanfair.com All ages. The Clay Lady’s Campus, 1416 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m. This outdoor night market features local artisans in food and crafts. Participate in an interactive art project, view artist demonstrations and enjoy s’mores around the campfire.
N FREE First Saturday Art Crawl
nashvilledowntown.com/ play/first-saturday-art-crawl All ages. Hatch Show Print, 224 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m. Twenty-five art galleries in the downtown area host receptions and art openings.
S FREE Family Film Festival
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N FREE French in
the Park (Register)
615-636-7476 frenchinthepark.com
Ages 2 - 6. French in the Park, 216 Claytie Court, Nashville; 10:30 a.m. Kids can experience an introductory French language class.
N FREE Frist
Architecture Tour
615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org
All ages. Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 4:30 p.m. Learn about the landmark art deco building and its history.
N Frist Docent-
Guided ASL Tour
615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org
All ages. Frist Center, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 1:30 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 & younger. Experience a guided tour of the current exhibit that includes certified American Sign Language interpretation.
S FREE Gallatin
Main Street Festival
615-452-5692 downtowngallatin.com
All ages. Downtown Gallatin, 107 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10
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FREE Home Depot Kids’ Workshop (Register) homedepot.com
Ages 5 - 12. Home Depot (find a location at the website); 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Build a model fireboat.
W John Prine See Friday, Oct. 5.
R FREE Kayak Float (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
Ages 12+. Volunteer Park, 850 Eighth Ave., Smyrna; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Enjoy a day on the water. Boats, PFDs and paddles provided.
N Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour
615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com
Ages 16+. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $39.15 - $129.50. A night of stand-up comedy.
N Kid Rock’s Fourth Annual Fish Fry
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Marine Biologist for a Day (Register)
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N FREE Meadow
Meander (Register)
N Homestead Manor
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
eventbrite.com
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 3 - 4 p.m. Embark on a short walk around the meadows to view wildflowers.
Oktoberfest
Ages 21+. Homestead Manor, 4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson’s Station; 5 - 9 p.m.; $35 - $45 ($20 DDs). This inaugural event features more than 30 breweries and Bavarian food.
N Imagine a Garden: Design Your Outdoor Retreat (Register)
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
Ages 8+. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 9:30 - 11 a.m.; $30 per adult/ child pair. This family workshop allows you to create your dream garden using a variety of art materials.
N Mile Long Yard
Sale Excursion Train
615-244-9001 | tcry.org
All ages. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $21 - $85. Ride the rails to Watertown where you can shop at one of Middle Tennessee’s biggest yard sales.
W FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N FREE iSpy: Vultures N Nashville and Other Scavengers
615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. If you’ve ever wondered how a vulture can eat roadkill and live, this is the program for you.
Whiskey Festival
nashvillewhiskeyfestival.com Adults. Omni Hotel Ballroom, 201 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; $100 - $150 ($50 DDs). Celebrate all-things whiskey from around the world with tastings, a cigar bar, live music, food and more.
THINGS TO DO FREE National Banana Pudding Festival bananapuddingfestival.org
All ages. Downtown Centreville; Sat 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. A banana pudding competition, pudding eating contests, inflatables, live music and more.
N FREE Pheasant
“Phest” (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 1 - 3 p.m. Stories, photos, artwork and more in honor of the golden pheasant of Shelby Bottoms.
N Pumpkin
Patch Weekend
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Saturday Crafternoon Workshop (Register)
615-258-5569 arworkshop.com/nashville All ages. AR Workshop, 2022A Lindell Ave., Nashville (also available at the Franklin location — 330 Mayfield Drive, Ste. A-9; 615-285-4292; arworkshop.com/franklin); every Saturday 1 - 3 p.m.; price depends on projects chosen. Your family can get creative making custom signs, wood photo frames, canvas pillows, tote bags and more.
N FREE Seventh An-
nual Artisan Craft Fair
615-883-8944 hermitagepc.org/events
All ages. Hermitage Presbyterian Church, 421 Highland View Drive, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Crafts for sale by local artists, bounce houses, kids’ craft projects, games with prizes, music, square dancing and more.
N FREE Shakespeare Allowed!
nashvilleshakes.org All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 12 - 3 p.m. Participate in (or just listen to) a complete reading of Richard III.
W FREE SoloStrong
Celebration (Register)
solostrong.org
All ages. Church of the City, 828 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 2 - 6 p.m. This event honoring single parents and their kids includes games, inflatables, face painting, performances by Jason Gray and master illusionist Bryan Drake, giveaways and more.
Special Needs Jump
615-778-1304 gotjumpstreet.com/tennessee All ages. JumpStreet located in Franklin, Goodlettsville and Murfreesboro, 9 - 11 a.m.; $8 ages 4+, $4 ages 3 & younger.
Children with special needs can enjoy a private hour of jumping on trampolines and playing on the equipment with the second hour open to the public.
N Speedway Racing fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com
All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 & younger. Auto racing with more than 500 laps.
W FREE Storytime
with the Princesses
615-905-4160 purplebutterflykids.com
All ages. The Purple Butterfly, 142 Second Ave. N., Franklin; 10 a.m. Elsa and Anna visit to share a story followed by face painting.
N Super Science
Saturday: Get Spooky
615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org/supersciencesaturdays
All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $15.95 adults, $11.95 ages 2 - 12. Learn the science behind the spook with live demonstrations, games and other activities while exploring spooky illusions, reanimated monsters and creatures of the night.
N Tau Phi
N Bruno Mars: 24K
lipscomb.edu/sga/cowboyshow
615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com
All ages. Lipscomb University’s Collins Auditorium, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $10. A rootin’ tootin’, honky tonkin’ country music show featuring contemporary hits and throwbacks from the early days
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $59.50 - $199.50. A night of pop music.
Cowboy Show
W Trucks & Tunes 615-333-5112
All ages. Granbery Elementary, 5501 Hill Road, Brentwood; 3 p.m. $8 ages 4+. Inflatables, games, food and live music by Rubiks Groove.
R Wetland Walk 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org
All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2:30 p.m.; $8. A guided stroll through the Murfree Spring Wetlands.
W FREE Yoga
Adorn a Microphone
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org
All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate ($25.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Kids to decorate their own iconic microphone with color, gems, sequins and creativity.
N Exotic Pet Expo See Saturday, Oct. 6.
N Fall Harvest
Dinner (Register)
Flow (Register)
Ages 13+. Harvest Martial Arts, 595 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 7 a.m. This vinyasa-style practice coordinates movements with breathing.
Adults. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6 p.m.; $150 - $250. Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall with this upscale dinner featuring Italian cuisine and Prosecco wine tasting.
615-224-3851 harvestmartialarts.com
N Al Menah Shrine Circus
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
N FREE Best Buddies Friendship Walk
615-891-2046 bestbuddies.org/tennessee All ages. Walk of Fame Park, 121 Fourth Ave. S., Nashville; 2:45 p.m.; there is a $50 suggested fundraising minimum. Raise money and walk to support Best Buddies, a nonprofit that supports those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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N Creative Zone:
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
SUN 7
HERMITAGE FALL FEST takes place Oct. 6 - 7. Children can enjoy hands-on musical instrument exploration along with an assortment of other free activities.
Magic World Tour
R Family Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Making (Register)
615-956-6077 thecuriouskitchen.net
All ages. The Curious Kitchen, 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.; $65 adults, $50 ages 5 17. Make fresh pasta, marinara sauce, basil and mozzerellastuffed garlic bread, berry shortcakes and more.
S FREE Family Film Festival
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Goo Goo Dolls
615-889-3060 | ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39.50 - $59.50. A night of alternative rock.
N FREE Hermitage Fall Fest
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
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MIGHTY SPROUTS PRE-SCHOOLERS ages 3-6 years 595 Hillsboro Rd. Ste. 337 Franklin, TN 37067
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Centennial Park, Nashville, TN
Register/Donate at: events.curesma.org/Nashvillewalk Participants: Event day registration available. Register by October 1st to guarantee you receive a t-shirt on event day! Donations can be collected on event day as well!
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G HO S T S T O R Y F ES TI VA L Saturday, October 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (at Jefferson Street) on Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park TNMuseum.org 615.741.2692 800.407.4324
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Experience chilling ghost stories from Tennessee’s past with prizes, crafts, and refreshments. Wear your Halloween costume!
THINGS TO DO N FREE Make
S FREE Monthaven
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org
615-822-0789 | monthavenartsandculturalcenter.com
All ages. Hatch Show Print, 224 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 12, 1 & 2 p.m. Kids can explore oldschool printmaking techniques today at Hatch Show Print.
All ages. Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center, 1017 Antebellum Cir., Hendersonville; 3 - 7 p.m. Guitars & Cadillacs: The Photography of Marty Stuart
Letterpress Art
Exhibit Opening
with Jennifer Quigley, Guitar Sculpture opens today with a reception. The exhibit runs through Nov. 25.
N Nashville
W FREE Nature
W FREE Music
615-324-1010 citywinery.com
615-799-5544 bowiepark.org
Ages 21+. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 12 - 6 p.m.; $35 - $75. This first-ever event includes live music, grapestomping stations, sampling more than 50 wines, food and more.
Ages 18 months - 5 years. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 10 - 11 a.m. Hear a story, sing songs, play games, make crafts and enjoy a child-friendly hike.
in the Vines
See Friday, Oct. 5.
Hot HAPPENIN’
Harvest Festival
FREE National Banana Pudding Festival See Saturday, Oct. 6.
westhaventn.com/events
W FREE Puppet
at Westhaven
All ages. Westhaven Residents’ Club, 401 Cheltenham Ave., Franklin; 6:30 - 8 p.m.; $15. Music by Queen of Hearts.
N Speedway Racing See Saturday, Oct. 6.
Fridays & Saturdays in October Zombie Paintball’s for everyone, but beware ... the Haunted Woods is for big kids ONLY!
W
e love the hoots and haunts at Millers Thrillers in Columbia (1431 Carters Creek Pike). It’s got something for everyone in your family. Enjoy the Entertainment Zone ($10) featuring the mysterious zombie drumline, fire performers, jugglers and storytellers. This is an allages area where youngsters have fun interacting with the zombies. Suitable for all ages, hop aboard the Zombie Paintball Hayride where you’ll be driven out in the fields to shoot at zombies in different settings — look out for the ones swinging over-
head! Spring for the extra 75 paintballs for $10 — you’ll want ’em. The Haunted Woods is for big kids only. It’s a serious scare that is among the best in the local haunted attraction world. Hours are Fri - Sat 7 - 11 p.m. (6 - 11 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 20 & 27). Tickets are $20 per attraction, or get both for $35. Lines get long fast, so arrive early or spring for the Slash Pass (an extra $20 per ticket) to get you to the front of the line. The Slash Pass is worth the money if your family isn’t patient in a large crowd. Visit millersthrillers.net.
For our complete list of haunted houses, ghost tours and other spook spots, go to nashvilleparent.com/2018-haunted-tours.
Explorers (Register)
wcparksandrec.com
W Songwriter Night
Patch Weekend
See Friday, Oct. 5.
Millers Thrillers
W Outdoor
Ages 4 - 6. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; Mondays, Oct. 8 - 29 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.; $30. Explore the outdoors and learn about nature.
N Pumpkin
Beardsley Grimsbeard is Millers Thrillers’ friendly drumming zombie.
Strollers
MON 8 R FREE Adoption 101 (Register)
615-898-0803 heavensentchildren.com Adults. Heaven Sent Children, 2604 Merchants Walk, Murfreesboro; 6 - 8 p.m. Explore the adoption process for domestic, interstate and international adoption.
N Bruno Mars: 24K Magic World Tour
See Sunday, Oct. 7.
N Early Explorers See Monday, Oct. 1.
N Golf Ball
615-343-4000 rmhcnashville.com Adults. Hillwood Country Club, 6201 Hickory Valley Road, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $350. Tee up to raise money for Nashville’s Ronald McDonald House. Includes breakfast, lunch, cocktails and an auction.
Powwow
615-799-5544 bowiepark.org Ages 18 months - 12 years. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 9:30 - 10 a.m. A nature-based puppet show at Bowie Nature Center in Fairview.
R Snack Attack! See Monday, Oct. 1.
N Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th Anniversary
615-538-2076 | ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $65. Music by Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, and Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives.
W Youth Yoga See Monday, Oct. 1.
TUE 9 N FREE Chamber Music Series
615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 6 p.m.; two free tickets per household, available at the website. Nashville Symphony violinist Chris Farrell steps forward as a composer with two brand new works.
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N FREE Courtyard Concert
615-862-5800 nashvillepubliclibrary.org All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 11 a.m. Live music by The WannaBeatles.
N Grand Ole Opry See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
R Homeschool Pro-
gram: Pumpkin Math and Science (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
Ages 5 - 13. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $5. Use pumpkins for art, math, engineering and science activities.
N Nashville Predators
N Tuesdays for Tots See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
WED 10 W Archery Home-
school Day (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N Brett Young
615-889-3060 | ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29.50 - $39.50. A night of country pop music.
R Critter Encounter See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N FREE French for Kids (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
615-770-7800 nashvillepredators.com
N Hermitage
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22 - $195. Versus the Calgary Flames.
N Nashville SC Soccer
615-457-8200 nashvillesc.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $11 - $75. Versus Toronto FC II.
R Preschool
Program: Pumpkin Capers (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
Ages 2 - 5. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 9 - 10 a.m.; $2. Explore art, math and science using pumpkins.
N Simple Minds
615-889-3060 | ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $55. A night of new wave music.
W FREE Sunrise Yoga See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
N The Play
That Goes Wrong
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
N FREE Musical Petting Zoo
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Thompson Lane Branch Library, 380 Thompson Lane, Nashville; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Country Music Hall of Fame staff provide instruments and instructions for kids to have a hands-on musical experience.
R FREE Nature Play Day
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N FREE Night
Hike (Register)
615-862-8580 nashville.gov/parks
All ages. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 6:30 - 8 p.m. Hike the trails under the light of the moon.
Ghost Tours
S FREE Tot Time
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
S Homeschool
R Wild Things
Program: Fall Weenie Roast (Register)
historicmanskersstation. eventbrite.com
Ages 8 - 14. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville;1 - 3 p.m.; $10. A hot dog roast, s’mores and games.
R Homeschool Pro-
gram: Pumpkin Math and Science (Register)
See Tuesday, Oct. 9.
W Knee-High
Naturalist: Beautiful Butterflies (Register)
615-370-4672 | owlshill.org Ages 3 - 5. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child pair, $7 each additional. Little ones can learn fun facts about these unique winged creatures, like how they taste and smell with their feet.
W FREE Mighty
Sprouts Preschool Martial Arts (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
(Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Enjoy chuckles on Monday, Oct. 15 — it’s National I Love Lucy Day!
>> A day for this, a day for that! MONDAY, OCT. 1
Homemade Cookies Day
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 Walk to School Day
THURSDAY, OCT. 4 Taco Day
SATURDAY, OCT. 6 Noodle Day
MONDAY, OCT. 8
Native American Day
TUESDAY, OCT. 9
Moldy Cheese Day
THU 11 N FREE 39th Annual Oktoberfest
thenashvilleoktoberfest.com All ages. Historic Germantown in Nashville; Thu 5 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Ten city blocks full of German music, food, beer, polka dancing, arts and crafts, and kids’ activities including inflatables, storytelling, face painting and live performers.
R All Around the World
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10 Bring Your Teddy Bear to School or Work Day
SATURDAY, OCT. 13 Chess Day
MONDAY, OCT. 15 I Love Lucy Day
TUESDAY, OCT. 23 iPod Day
THURSDAY, OCT. 25
Chucky the Notorious Killer Doll Day
FRIDAY, OCT. 26
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
Pumpkin Day
N Creative Zone:
SATURDAY, OCT. 27
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SUNDAY, OCT. 28
Bedazzled Buttons
All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate ($25.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Design a button that represents what you love about country music.
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THINGS TO DO N Haydn’s London Symphony
615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m.; $20 - $110. The Nashville Symphony performs Joseph Haydn’s final symphony.
N Hermitage Ghost Tours
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
R FREE It Looks Like Play (Register)
N The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 20th Anniversary Tour
615-862-6390 nashvilleauditorium.com
All ages. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $39.50 - $199.99. A night of R&B music with special guests Big Boi, Dance East and Victory.
R Youth
Volleyball Class
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
N FREE It’s the
FRI 12
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
Southern Festival of Books
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
Balm (Register)
N FREE 30th Annual
Ages 21+. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 6 - 7 p.m. Make a pumpkin spice tube of lip balm.
humanititestennessee.org
N Nashville
Predators Hockey
615-770-7800 nashvillepredators.com
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22 - $195. Versus the Winnipeg Jets.
N Opry
All ages. War Memorial Plaza, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; Fri & Sun 12 - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. This celebration of the written word features hundreds of authors and signing sessions, 60 exhibitors, children’s programming, live music and other performances and more.
N FREE 39th Annual Oktoberfest
See Thursday, Oct. 11.
Country Classics
N FREE 40th
S FREE Pioneer Pals:
tennesseecraft.org
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
Let’s Play Dress-Up (Register)
historicmanskersstation. eventbrite.com
Ages 3 - 5. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. Learn the letter D and the number 6 through hands-on activities.
R FREE Strollercoasters
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
N The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
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Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair
All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Shop for handmade gifts, watch live craft demonstrations, participate in hands-on children’s activities and more.
N FREE Be a
BAT! (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
Ages 4 - 10. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m. Learn about brilliant bats by pretending to be one.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is considered to be “Sherlock Holmes meets Monty Python.” Experience it at TPAC’s Jackson Hall Oct. 9 - 14.
N Boo at the Zoo 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org/boo
All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; $16 Thu - Fri, $17 Sat - Sun. Don your costumes for the trick-or-treating trail with character visits and animal encounters. Other fun includes carnival games, hayrides, the Haunted Barn and more.
R FREE Boro Art Crawl
boroartcrawl.com All ages. Various locations in Murfreesboro; 6 - 9 p.m. View art in 17 galleries.
N Childish Gambino 615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $49.50 - $129.50. A night of rap music.
N Coffee & Classics 615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; $20 - $30. The Nashville Symphony plays Schubert’s “Symphony in B Minor” and Joseph Haydn’s “London Symphony.” Free coffee and pastries in the main lobby starting at 9:30 a.m. while supplies last.
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N FREE Curator’s Perspective
615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org All ages. Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 6:30 p.m. Portland Art Museum’s Curator of Prints and Drawings Mary Weaver Chapin discusses the Paris 1900 exhibit and the International Exposition’s achievements in science, technology, the arts and architecture.
N Falling Out
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee benefit features 300 wines, 50 artisan beers, 30 restaurants, live entertainment and a silent auction.
S FREE Family Film Festival
615-451-9500 ncgmovies.com
All ages. NCG Cinema, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a screening of Smurfs: The Lost Village. Doors open at 9 a.m. Tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No group discounts on concessions.
Fright Nights N Family Fun Friday: R (Register) Spooky Halloween Wreath (Register)
615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com Ages 8+. Little Art House, 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville; 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.; $25. Make a simple, spooky Halloween wreath with ribbons and embellishments.
W FREE Family
Martial Arts Class (Register)
See Friday, Oct. 5.
W Franklin
Wine Festival
franklinwinefestival.com Adults. The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 7 - 10 p.m.; $89 ($35 DDs). This Big
courtney.morgan@townofsmyrna.org | townofsmyrna. org Ages 5+. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; $5. Family-friendly hours for ages 5+ are 6 - 8 p.m. Costumed kids can play games to get candy and meet animals. It’s spooky from 8 10 p.m. for older kids with a haunted hike, Scream Maze and Zombie Zone.
THINGS TO DO N Frist Exhibit
N Haydn’s
615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org
See Thursday, Oct. 11.
Openings
All ages. Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 & younger. Paris 1900: City of Entertainment and Du Ho Suh: Specimens open today and run through Jan. 6, 2019.
N From Cutting Wax to Building Tracks: A Century of Recording from the Phonograph to the iPad
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org
All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with gate ($25.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Explore two recording technologies – the Edison Triumph Phonograph and GarageBand — while recording a group song using each.
N Ghosts and
Goblins Weekend
615-889-4225 nashvillejellystone.com
All ages. Jellystone Park, 2572 Music Valley Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; $10. Costume contests, fall crafts, hayrides and trick-or-treating.
N Grand Ole Opry See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
London Symphony
S FREE Henderson-
W Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers Unplugged
615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com
R Parents’ Night Out (Register)
615-890-2300 explorethedc.org
N Twisted Tennessee 615-832-8197 travellersrestplantation.org
Ages 10+. Travellers Rest, 636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 10 - 15. Six living history vignettes relate differing sides to three creepy, twisted Tennessee tales.
N Hermitage
All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $50.50 - $60.50. A night of acoustic country music.
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N Marine Biologist
N Hoedown
See Friday, Oct. 5.
Ages 4 - 12. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.; $20 ($15 siblings). While parents enjoy a night out, kids can watch The Nightmare Before Christmas, make friendly monster crafts and slime, eat dinner and enjoy other activities.
hoedownontheharpeth.com
W FREE Music
R FREE SlimeFest
See Friday, Oct. 5.
615-893-4131 | rclstn.org
All ages. Vanderbilt Soccer Complex, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m. Versus South Carolina.
All ages. Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m. Learn how to make several different types of slime in this workshop.
SAT 13
ville Cruise-In
See Friday, Oct. 5.
Ghost Tours
on the Harpeth
All ages. Hayshed Farms, 1514 Kingston Springs Road, Kingston Springs; 12 p.m.; $25 - $55 adults, free ages 12 & younger. This music festival showcases bluegrass, old time, western swing, classic country and honky-tonk acoustic. Performers include Peter Rowan, The Travelin’ McCourys, The Flea Market Hustlers and more.
N Jim Gaffigan:
The Fixer Upper Tour
615-889-3060 | ryman.com Ages 16+. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $45 - $59.75. A night of stand-up comedy.
S FREE Kids Movie Night Series
streetsofindianlake.com All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6 p.m. Live music, games, face painting, food trucks and an outdoor screening of Hook.
for a Day (Register)
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N Nashville International Auto Show
autoshownashville.com
All ages. Music City Center, 201 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $9 adults, free ages 12 & younger. See the latest cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers coming to market. There are 35 new vehicles to test drive, and kids can have fun taking a spin on one of the interactive driving simulators.
R Owl Hoots
Night Hike (Register)
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
Ages 5+. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 8 - 10 p.m.; $3. Learn about owls up close with a live demonstration, then embark on a guided hike.
(Register)
N Songwriters Under the Stars
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
N FREE Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer
vucommodores.com
N FREE 30th Annual Southern Festival of Books
See Friday, Oct. 12.
All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $45 members, $55 non-members. Famous songwriters perform their chart-topping hits backed by the Music City Symphony.
N FREE 39th Annual
N FREE Star
See Friday, Oct. 12.
Party (Register)
615-862-4187 nashville.gov/parks
All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 9 p.m. Join astronomers with telescopes for star viewing.
N Telescope
Night (Register)
615-373-4897 dyer.vanderbilt.edu
Ages 8+. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 7 - 9 p.m.; $6.27. The telescopes will be open for viewing, and astronomers will answer questions and provide information about the various exhibits found in the observatory.
R The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Oktoberfest
See Thursday, Oct. 11.
N FREE 40th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair
N A Doll’s House, Part 2
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
R FREE Animal Encounters
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
N ASC Exhibit Opening
615-862-5160 adventuresci.org/natgeo All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $15.95 adults, $11.95 ages 2 - 12. National Geographic Presents: Earth Explorers takes kids on a journey to the wildest places on the planet via six immersive environments. Exhibit runs through Jan. 6, 2019.
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
R Toddler Time See Friday, Oct. 5.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRESENTS: EARTH EXPLORERS features six immersive environments for kids to explore at Adventure Science Center. The new exhibit runs Oct. 13 - Jan. 6, 2019.
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THINGS TO DO N FREE Body
Works (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
Ages 18+. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 12 - 1 p.m. This mat class focuses on lengthening stretching and strengthening the body.
N Boo at the Zoo See Friday, Oct. 12.
W Card Making with Varada (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
W Fall Color Hike (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
R FREE Fall Farmers’ Market and Festival
615-287-8690 lavergnetn.gov
All ages. City Hall, 1093 Murfreesboro Pike, La Vergne;12 - 5 p.m. Market vendors with lots of pumpkins for sale, pumpkin-
painting stations, food trucks, live music, children’s games and more.
N Family Workshop: N Grand Ole Opry See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
N FREE Fall Scaven-
Create a Garden Sculpture (Register)
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.; $30 per adult/child pair. Explore the garden sculptures then create a natural material sculpture.
800-733-6779 | opry.com
ger Hunt
All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 5 p.m. Embark on a quest leading you through creeks and trails. Clues will be revealed daily to aid your quest. Ends next Friday at 3 p.m. Clues available starting today on Facebook and Instagram.
N FREE Fall Scavenger Hunt (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m. Embark on a nature scavenger hunt while exploring the transitioning habitat and experience native wildlife survival techniques.
N FREE Farm Day
and Fiddle Festival
615-862-4187 nashville.gov/parks
Oct. 12 - 21
W Guided Hike Day (Register)
615-370-4672 | owlshill.org
See Friday, Oct. 12.
All ages. Charlie Daniels Park, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Costume contests, hay rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, candy, vendors and more.
N FREE French
in the Park (Register)
R Fright Nights (Register)
See Friday, Oct. 12.
N FREE Frist
Architecture Tour
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
S Gallatin Gobble Ages 12+. Gallatin Civic Center, 210 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin; 8 a.m.; $25 in advance, $30 day of. Shoot at paper targets 30 yards away. Ammunition provided. Bring your own gun (12ga, 20ga and .410ga allowed).
N FREE Halloween in the Park
N Hermitage
in the Vines
N Nashville International Auto Show
See Friday, Oct. 12.
N Nashville
Predators Hockey
615-770-7800 nashvillepredators.com
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22 - $195. Versus the New York Islanders.
N Nashville SC Soccer
615-457-8200 nashvillesc.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $11 - $75. Versus FC Cincinnati.
N FREE Nature Hike (Register)
615-862-8580 nashville.gov/parks
N Hoedown
All ages. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 9 - 10:30 a.m. Hike the trails looking for wildflowers and fall plants.
See Friday, Oct. 12.
W Renee Armand:
Ghost Tours
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
on the Harpeth
N FREE iSpy: Danger 615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Gather facts about poisonous plants and venomous animals.
N Jim Gaffigan:
The Fixer Upper Tour
N Ghosts and
See Friday, Oct. 12.
See Friday, Oct. 12.
R Kayaking to
Goblins Weekend
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All ages. Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville; 3 p.m.; $24 - $34. Celebrate the Grand Ole Opry’s 93rd year with a concert featuring Charley Pride.
S FREE Family
Turkey Shoot
he Discovery Center in Murfreesboro founded the Tennessee STEAM Festival last year, and it’s expanded across the state in 2018. There are 51 special events in Middle Tennessee tapping into science, technology, engineering, art and math themes. From zip lining to the physics of tacos, kids can find something to pique their interest in the STEAM spectrum. Get the full list of events at tnsteam.org.
W FREE Music
All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; $8. Choose from challenging, moderate or family hikes (suitable for young children).
Film Festival
for a Day (Register)
See Friday, Oct. 5.
Birthday Bash
All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn about the progression of farming through the years. Plus, artisan exhibitors, food, a barnyard petting zoo and children’s activities.
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
SPOTLIGHT: Tennessee STEAM Festival
N Grand Ole Opry
N Marine Biologist
Coming Home
615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 7:30 p.m.; $31 - $46. A night of pop music.
N Saturday Crafternoon Workshop (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
N Second Saturday
N FREE Gnu Tales &
Fancher Falls
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org/secondsaturday
615-745-1009 thirdcoastcomedy.club
Ages 12+. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 8 a.m.; $15. Paddle across Center Hill Lake to the hidden falls. Transportation and gear provided.
All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 5 - 10 p.m.; $15.95 adults, $11.95 ages 2 - 12 plus $9 per planetarium show. All the exhibits stay open late, plus planetarium and laser shows.
Raccoon Log Ride
Ages 5 - 12. Third Coast Comedy, 1310 Clinton St., Nashville; 10 a.m.; $5. This improv comedy fairy tale show for kids includes lots of audience participation.
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N Songwriters
R FREE Youth
See Friday, Oct. 12.
615-893-4131 linebaugh.org
Under the Stars
W Spooks &
Coupes (Register)
615-790-5719 wcparksandrec.com
All ages. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 6 - 8:30 p.m.; $6 ages 2+. Costumed kids can trunk-or-treat from classic cars while interacting with characters, plus there’s an entertainment stage, inflatables and a craft tent.
N Vanderbilt
Commodores Football
615-322-4653 vucommodores.com
All ages. Vanderbilt Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; Time TBA; $60. Versus the Florida Gators.
R Wetland Walk See Saturday, Oct. 6.
R Wildlife
Painting (Register)
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 13+. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $15. Participate in an artist-led paintalong with nature-based subject matter.
N Yoga at
Beaman (Register)
615-862-8580 nashville.gov/parks
Adults. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City 9:30 10:45 a.m.; $8. Morning yoga at Paradise Ridge.
W FREE Yoga
Flow (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
W Yoga with American Girl (Register)
877-247-5223 | americangirl.com/retail/nashville.php Ages 5+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 9 - 10 a.m.; $10. Learn to connect your mind and body through movement.
Magic Group
Ages 8 - 12. Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro; 9:30 a.m. Explore the world of magic and learn illusions.
SUN 14 N FREE 30th Annual Southern Festival of Books
See Friday, Oct. 12.
N FREE 39th Annual Oktoberfest
See Thursday, Oct. 11.
N FREE 40th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair
See Friday, Oct. 12.
W Babysitting 101 (Register)
wcparksandrec.com Ages 12 - 16. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 1 - 5:30 p.m.; $60. Learn to be the best babysitter, how to handle common problems, first-aid techniques and playtime ideas.
N Boo at the Zoo See Friday, Oct. 12.
N Creative Zone:
Adorn a Microphone
See Sunday, Oct. 7.
N For King & Country: Burn the Ships Album Release Tour
615-889-3060 | ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 4 & 7:30 p.m.; $28.50 $45.50. A night of Christian pop.
S FREE Family Film Festival
See Friday, Oct. 12.
N Ghosts and
Goblins Weekend
See Friday, Oct. 12.
R Kids’ Cooking
Class: Sundae Sunday (Register)
615-956-6077 thecuriouskitchen.net
Ages 6 - 15. The Curious Kitchen, 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro; 1 - 3 p.m.; $50. Make homemade vanilla bean and chocolate ice cream along with a variety of toppings.
W FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Nashville International Auto Show
See Friday, Oct. 12.
N Nashville Walk-n-Roll
curesma.org
All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 12 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 ages 3 - 17. Raise awareness and funds for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
N Tennessee
Titans Football
615-565-4200 titansonline.com
All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 3:25 p.m.; $40 - $200. Versus the Baltimore Ravens.
W FREE The Sunday Market
thesundaymarketfranklin.com All ages. The Factory at Franklin Outdoor Shed, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shop locally made items, listen to live music and learn about the non-profit of the month.
MON 15 N CHVRCHES
615-889-3060 | ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $36 - $56. A night of synth-pop with guest Lo Moon.
N Early Explorers See Monday, Oct. 1.
FUN FOR BIG KIDS
THINGS TO DO
See Hook during the Kids Movie Series in Hendersonville on Friday, Oct. 12.
>> This month’s best outings for ages 6 - 12. FIRST SHOT SKILLS ACADEMY Patterson Park Community Center Murfreesboro Monday, Oct. 1 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
Ages 8 - 13 can learn character building through sports and cultural arts.
KIDS MOVIE NIGHT SERIES The Streets of Indian Lake Hendersonville Fridays, Oct. 5 & 12 streetsofindianlake.com
Live music and face painting precede outdoor movie screenings. Oct. 5 is Back to the Future, Oct. 12 is Hook.
TUCK EVERLASTING
Nashville Children’s Theatre Nashville Thru Oct. 7 nashvillect.org
This musical for ages 9+ poses the question, “If you could choose to live forever, would you?”
GNU TALES & RACCOON LOG RIDE
Third Coast Comedy, Nashville Saturday, Oct. 13 thirdcoastcomedy.club Improv comedy for ages 5 - 12.
BARFIELD BASH HAUNTED HAYRIDE
Barfield Crescent Park Murfreesboro Oct. 17 - 20 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
Ages 12+ can hop aboard the giant wagon for a scary adventure down Old Scream Road.
KIDS’ NIGHT POOL PARTY Gordon JCC, Nashville Saturday, Oct. 20 nashvillejcc.org
Swimming, pizza, snow cones & a movie.
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THINGS TO DO Use pumpkins for art, math and science activities.
N Fall One-Day
W FREE Sunrise Yoga
See Monday, Oct. 15.
See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
N Tuesdays for Tots See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
Camp (Register)
N FREE French for Kids (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N Twenty One Pilots: N Hermitage The Bandito Tour
615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $34.70 - $79.50. A night of alternative hip hop.
N Ween
615-889-3060 | ryman.com
NASHVILLE SC players thrill kids by meeting them after the game. The soccer team’s final game this season is Saturday, Oct. 13 against FC Cincinnati.
N Fall One-Day Camp (Register)
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
Ages 5 - 15. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $85. Draw, paint, sculpt and explore the gardens. Bring a non-refrigerated lunch and nut-free snacks.
N Nashville
Predators Hockey
615-770-7800 nashvillepredators.com
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22 - $195. Versus Minnesota Wild.
W FREE Nature
Explorers (Register)
615-799-5544 bowiepark.org
Ages 5 - 7. Bowie Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 10 - 11 a.m. This naturalist-led class immerses kids in the forest, using different exploration-based techniques to engage them with nature.
R Snack Attack!
TUE 16 N FREE Celebrate Bird Migration
615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Participate in bird-themed activities, see bird banding in action and learn about barn swallows.
Simple Circuits (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
Ages 5 - 13. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 10 - 11 a.m.; $2. Do circuit workouts to get hearts pumping and bodies moving.
N FREE Nature
Detectives: Tree Edition (Register)
N FREE Davidson
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
615-862-5235 | extension. tennessee.edu/davidson/ pages/homeschool4-h.aspx
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m. This kid-friendly hike explore the trees and shrubs in the bottoms. Dress for the mud.
County Homeschool 4-H Club
Grades 4 - 12. Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville; 2 - 3:30 p.m. Students can participate in STEM and healthy living projects, including electronics, nature study, service learning, making/learning about healthy foods, utilizing science and more.
N Fall One-Day Camp (Register)
See Monday, Oct. 1.
See Monday, Oct. 15.
W Youth Yoga
N Grand Ole Opry
See Monday, Oct. 1.
R Homeschool PE:
See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
W FREE Nature
Rangers (Register)
615-799-5544 bowiepark.org
Ages 13 - 18. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closely study the park’s ecology using scientific methods.
R Preschool Pro-
gram: Pumpkin Math and Science (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
Ages 2 - 5. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 1 - 2 p.m.; $2.
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All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $54.50 - $69.50. A night of alternative rock.
WED 17 W Archery Home-
school Day (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N FREE Back Porch Movies! (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 6 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor movie with a nature or art theme. Call for movie title and age appropriateness.
R Barfield Bash
Haunted Hayride
615-890-5333 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 12+. Barfied Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 7 - 9 p.m.; $5. Hop aboard the wagon for a scary adventure down Old Scream Road.
W Color Wheels You & Me Paint Night (Register)
wcparksandrec.com
Ages 5 - 12. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 6 - 8 p.m.; $28. Kids and parents can paint a pair of canvasses.
R Critter Encounter See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Ghost Tours
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
R Homeschool
Program: I Take Pen in Hand (Register)
historicmanskersstation. eventbrite.com
Ages 8 - 14. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville;1 - 3 p.m.; $10. Learn the art of quill pen writing.
W Knee-High
Naturalist: Bird of a Feather Flock Together (Register)
615-370-4672 | owlshill.org Ages 3 - 5. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child pair, $7 each additional. Little ones can flock together to learn about birds.
W FREE Mighty
Sprouts Preschool Martial Arts (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
R National Fossil Day (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
All ages. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 2 - 4:30 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 ages 3 - 12. Handson activities and fossil dig kits will be given out while supplies last.
R FREE Nature Play! (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
S FREE Tot Time
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N FREE Warner Park After Dark (Register)
615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 6:30 - 8 p.m. Discover the park after the sun goes down.
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THINGS TO DO N Ween
See Tuesday, Oct. 16.
R Wild Things (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
THU 18 S FREE 3rd Thursday on Main
downtowngallatin.com All ages. Downtown Gallatin, 118 W. Main St., Gallatin; 6:30 - 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs for an evening of live music by local bands.
R All Around the World
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
R Barfield Bash
Haunted Hayride
See Wednesday, Oct. 17.
N Creative Zone: Make an Outlaw Bandana
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate ($25.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Explore the style of the Outlaws, including Willie Nelson, then customize your own bandana.
N Drop-In Drawing 615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org
All ages. Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 5 - 8 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 & younger. Check out drawing materials to practice different techniques drawing inspiration from the current exhibits and the building’s architecture.
N Fall One-Day
N FREE Whittling for
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org
615-862-8580 nashville.gov/parks
All ages. Watkins Park Library, 612 17th Ave. N., Nashville; 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Country Music Hall of Fame staff provide instruments and instructions for kids to have a hands-on musical experience.
Ages 8 - 12. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. A soap-carving activity.
R FREE All Access
R Youth
All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 5:30 - 8 p.m. Special needs families can explore exhibits, meet animals and more.
Petting Zoo
N Opry
Country Classics
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
S FREE Pioneer Pals:
Camouflage (Register)
historicmanskersstation. eventbrite.com
Ages 3 - 5. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville;10 a.m. Study the world of hidden animals while learning letter C and number 7.
W FREE Pizza & Pages
Kids (Register)
Volleyball Class
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
FRI 19 N 37th Annual
Tennessee State Pow Wow & Fall Festival
615-232-9179 | naiatn.org All ages. Long Hunter State Park, 9 a.m.; $8 adults, $4 ages 6 12, free ages 5 & younger. This Native American celebration includes dancing, music, demonstrations, fry bread, storytelling, games and more.
Camp (Register)
615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.org/library
N A Dark and
N Hermitage See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Ages 13 - 18. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m. Enjoy a slice of pizza and an activity tied to books.
Ages 13+. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 9:30 a.m. Look for late flowering plants and fall fruits on trees during a guided hike.
W FREE It Looks Like
N Seven Deadly Sins
Ages 14+. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville;
N FREE Camouflage
All ages. Williamson County Enrichment Center, 112 Everbright Ave., Franklin; 5:30 p.m.; $50. “Readers to Leaders” is the theme of the Williamson County Library Foundation’s fundraising event for improvements to the children’s sections at each of the six branches. The event includes a reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and a program.
N Boo at the Zoo See Friday, Oct. 12.
N FREE Botany Hike (Register)
615-862-4187 nashville.gov/parks
Collage (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn how different animals blend with their surroundings.
W Color Wheels You & Me Paint Night (Register)
wcparksandrec.com
Ages 5 - 12. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 6 - 8 p.m.; $25. Kids and parents can paint a pair of canvasses.
See Monday, Oct. 15.
Ghost Tours
Play (Register)
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
7 - 9 p.m.; $30 - $75. A Poe re-enactor regales his audience with dramatic readings both humorous and terrifying.
N FREE Musical
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
Night (Register)
615-890-2300 ksmith@explorethedc.org explorethedc.org
N FREE ARTbash artclectic.org
Adults. University School of Nashville, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m. This gallery party and art sale is part of Artclectic, and it includes complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
R Barfield Bash
Haunted Hayride
See Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Stormy Night with Edgar Allen Poe
615-889-2941 thehermitage.com
W Love Our Libraries R Smyrna Strokes: loveourlibraries.com
W Michael
Martin Murphey
615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com
All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $48 - $63. A night of country and pop music with guests Amy Grant, Last Bandoleros and others.
Homeschool Program (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
Ages 5 - 18. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; $10. Learn how to apply different strokes on canvas while painting at scarecrow.
N FREE Storytime
with Tennessee’s First Lady (Register)
615-741-2692 tnmuseum.org
Ages 3 - 5. Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville; 10 - 10:30 a.m. First Lady Chrissy Haslam reads to kids. Craft activities follow.
R FREE Strollercoasters
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
THE BARFIELD BASH TWILIGHT TRAIL hayride, Oct. 19 - 20, is friendly for young children. (turn to page 62)
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R Barfield Bash Twilight Trail
615-890-5333 murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 - 9 p.m.; $4 for the hayride, carnival is free. This happy, not-spooky hayride in the backcountry is followed by games, puppet shows, stories and live animals.
N Ben Rector
615-889-3060 | ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $29.50 - $45. A night of pop rock music.
Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Face painting, games, inflatables, a magic show, food and more.
W FREE Family
Martial Arts Class (Register)
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Grand Ole Opry See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
S FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Hermitage Ghost Tours
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N Boo at the Zoo
R Howl at
N FREE Fall Break
615-287-8690 lavergnetn.gov
See Friday, Oct. 12.
Campout (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 7 p.m. Bring your camping gear for an overnight at the special events field that includes campfire s’mores, sky gazing and other activities.
R Fall Family Fun
the Moon 5K
All ages. Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne; 8 p.m.; $25 - $30. Twelve age divisions range from young runners to senior citizens with awards given to the top three finishers in each category.
N Jon Batiste: Solo 615-687-6400 nashville.gov/parks
All ages. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 5 - 8 p.m.; $2 per child, free for parents. Games, crafts and an animal show.
All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $35 - $130. The stylish bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert makes a rare solo appearance showcasing his mastery of the piano.
N Fall One-Day
N Josh Groban:
See Monday, Oct. 15.
615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com
Night (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
Camp (Register)
N Family Friday: Storytelling & Art Making (Register)
615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com Ages 4 - 9. Little Art House, 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville; 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.; $25 per adult/child pair. Hear The Golden Goose King then make 3D paper birds.
R FREE Family Harvest Days
615-355-9710 rcbaptistchurch.org All ages. Rutherford County Baptist Church, 5742 Seminary Road, Smyrna; Fri 4 - 7 p.m,
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Bridges Tour
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $52 - $202. A night of pop music with guest Idina Menzel.
N Kidz Bop Live
615-782-4040 | tpac.org All ages. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $29.50 - $150. A group of kids performs contemporary pop songs.
N Marine Biologist for a Day (Register)
See Friday, Oct. 5.
W FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, Oct. 5.
R Oaklands Exhibit Opening
615-893-0022 oaklandsmansion.org All ages. Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $15 adults, $6 children. A Mansion in Mourning runs through Oct. 31.
N One Night Only 615-541-8200 studiotenn.com
Adults. War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; $95 - $325. The theme of Studio Tenn’s annual gala is “Salute to Cinema.” The night features cocktails, food, auctions and live entertainment.
N FREE Preserving
the Harvest (Register)
615-862-8580 nashville.gov/parks
Ages 7+. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 10 a.m. From pickling to drying to freezing, learn all sorts of ways to prepare your garden’s bounty for the winter months.
R Sam Davis Ghost Tours
615-459-2341 samdavishome.org All ages. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 7 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 kids. Embark on a hayride around the grounds before hearing real stories of the plantation’s past.
N FREE Tennessee
Timeline: Desoto to Desert Storm
615-741-2692 tnmuseum.org
All ages. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Tennessee State Museum hosts this educational event with more than 30 historical interpreters. Cannons will fire throughout the day, and kids can make crafts.
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THEATER & DANCE
THINGS TO DO THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Oct. 11 - 27 | Ages 16+ 615-883-8375 thelarrykeetontheatre.org
The Larry Keeton Dinner Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville. Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $18 - $30 adults, $15 - $20 ages 12 & younger. This musical comedy is about a fictional spelling bee in a middle school. The show contains adult language.
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Through Oct. 13 | Ages 8+ 615-563-2787 artscenterofcc.com
The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury. Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 students. Experience Agatha Christie’s best-selling murder mystery live on stage.
ANNIE
Oct. 4 - 7 | All ages bravocreativeartscenter.com
Bravo Creative Arts Center at Father Ryan Center for the Arts, 700 Norwood Drive, Nashville. Thu 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $12. The musical of the spunky orphan who ends up in the lap of luxury.
A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
Oct. 13 - Nov. 3 | Ages 14+ 615-782-4040 | nashvillerep.org
Nashville Rep at TPAC’s Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Wed - Thu 6:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $25 - $52.50. In this play, a broken family must confront the complexities of feminism and the price of independence.
DRACULA: THE UNDEAD Oct. 5 - 21 | Ages 12+ 615-847-0934 lakewoodtheatre.org
Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory. Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $15 adults, $12 students. The story of Count Dracula comes to life on stage.
FALLING OUT
Oct. 12 - 13 | Ages 12+ 615-350-7200 ozartsnashville.org
OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 7 p.m. $60. Phantom Limb Productions uses puppetry, video, music, flex dance and Butoh swirling in a delicate installation prompting questions about humans in relationship with the planet.
HAIR
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Oct. 9 - 14 | Ages 10+
Oct. 5 - 21 | Ages 10+ 615-332-7529 circleplayers.net
615-782-4040 | tpac.org
Broadway Series at 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. $40 - $85. A classic murder mystery full of mishaps and madcap mania. It’s Sherlock Holmes meets Monty Python.
Circle Players at Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville. Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $10 - $20. Celebrating the ‘60s counterculture, this musical explores the ideas of identity, community, global responsibility and peace.
HANSEL & GRETEL
SEVEN DEADLY SINS Oct. 18 - 20 | Ages 12+
Saturdays, Oct. 20 - Nov. 10 | All ages 615-300-0374 oldeworldetheatre.com
nashvilleballet.com
Nashville Ballet and Ten Out of Tenn at TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. 7:30 p.m. $30 - $72. Christopher Stuart’s original production exposes the most sinister side of society as the protagonist confronts his demons.
Olde Worlde Theatre at The Belcourt, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville. 10 a.m. $10. Kids can experience a unique twist on a classic tale.
JEKYLL & HYDE
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Oct. 5 - 21 | Ages 10+ 615-904-2787 boroarts.org
Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro. Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 students, $11 children. An evocative tale of a doctor with a dark secret.
LA TRAVIATA Oct. 4 & 6 | Ages 12+
Saturday, Oct. 20 | Ages 12+ nashvilleshakes.org
ANNIE is the latest Bravo Creative Arts production running Oct. 4 - 7 at Father Ryan Center for the Arts. Helen Harrington and Otter Larson star as Annie and Sandy.
TUCK EVERLASTING
615-782-4040 | nashvillerep.org
Nashville Opera at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Thu 7 p.m., Sat 8 p.m. $20 - $99. Verdi’s opera brings to life the bittersweet human quest for love and redemption.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Oct. 12 - 28 | All ages 615-893-9825 | mltarts.com
Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro. Fri - Sun 7 p.m. $10. This outdoor youth production weaves the tale of Ichabod Crane.
LEND ME A TENOR
Oct. 5 - 20| Ages 10+ 615-791-5007 | pull-tight.com
Pull-Tight Theater, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin. Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $18 adults, $12 students. A show full of mistaken identities, romantic complications and slamming doors.
NEWSIES
Oct. 25 - 27 | All ages cytnashville.org
CYT Nashville at Academy Park Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Ave., Franklin. Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m. $14 at the door. Disney’s musical set in turn-of-the-century New York City is about people fighting for what’s right.
Nashville Shakespeare Festival at a surprise location — ticket holders will receive a text 24 hours in advance with the location. 2 p.m. $10. Kim Bretton directs the Bard’s comedy in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunken tinsmith into thinking he’s a nobleman, too.
NEWSIES
Through Oct. 20 | All ages 615-646-9977 | dinnertheatre.com
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville. Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m. $60 adults, $30 youth. This musical is set in turn-of-the-century New York City with a story that inspires people to fight for what’s right and seize the day.
NIGHT OF THE TEENAGE ZOMBIES Oct. 26 Nov. 4 | Ages 12+ 615-598-8950 encore-theatre-company.org
Encore Theatre Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet. Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 & younger. It’s a teenage zombie takeover, and it’s up to high school senior Mackenzie Thomas to defend the town.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Oct. 24 - Nov. 4 | All ages 615-782-4040 | tpac.org
Broadway Series at 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. $65 - $105. Experience Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece.
Through Oct. 7 | Ages 9+ 615-252-4675 nashvillect.org
Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville. Fri 7 p.m., Sat - Sun 2 p.m. $21 adults, $16 children. Performed with a live orchestra, this musical poses the question, “If you could choose to live forever, would you?”
TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Oct. 4 - 14 | Ages 10+ blackbirdtheater.com
Blackbird Theater at Academy Park Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Ave., Franklin. Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $17.50 - $25. This original comedic thriller brings together prominent historical figures to form a utopia.
WAIT UNTIL DARK
Oct. 11 - 20 | Ages 12+ actorspointtheatre.com
Actors Point Theatre at GodWhy Church, 100 GodWhy Court, Hendersonville. Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m. $13 - $27. A blind woman becomes the target of three con men searching for heroin hidden in a doll.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Our outdoor festival features food, fun and more than 40 local vendors! • Tom Mason and the Buccaneers and kid entertainers • Dozens of prize giveaways • Free inflatable fun and mechanical bull • Free face painting, pumpkin decorating and kid’s activities • Trick-or-Treating fun at treat stations all around The Avenue and at Kids Fest from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Great food including hotdogs, ice cream, pizza, Tropical Blast Concessions and Smoothie King!
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THINGS TO DO N FREE The Lives of
the Wild Film Festival (Register)
615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 3 - 9 p.m. A night of wildlife-themed films made by local students.
N FREE Wildlife Walk (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 10 - 11:30 a.m. Use all your senses to learn about and look for signs of different animals.
R Toddler Time See Friday, Oct. 5.
SAT 20 N 12 Hours of Terror 615-383-9140 belcourt.org
Ages 14+. Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 10 p.m.; $25. This all-night horror festival features macabre mayhem, outrageous obscurities and ghastly grotesque flicks from the decades.
Hot HAPPENIN’
N 37th Annual
Tennessee State Pow Wow & Fall Festival
See Friday, Oct. 19.
N A Dark and
Stormy Night with Edgar Allen Poe
See Friday, Oct. 19.
W American Girl Doll Hair Salon Spectacular (Register)
877-247-5223 | americangirl.com/retail/nashville.php Ages 8+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 10 - 11 a.m.; $25. Learn new tricks and insider tips for styling your doll’s hair; refreshments follow.
N FREE Animal
Tracks (Register)
615-862-4187 nashville.gov/parks
Saturday, Oct. 20
This year features two new costume contests for kids!
H
alloween hoots galore await your family during Rutherford Parent’s annual Fall Kids Fest at The Avenue Murfreesboro (2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro) on Saturday, Oct. 20. The fun takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and admission is FREE! Kids can have fun bouncing on inflatables, scaling the climbing wall and participating in other fun activities. Kids can also pick out a small pump-
kin (while supplies last; get there early!). You can visit an array of local vendors and enjoy the swashbuckling tunes courtesy of Tom Mason & the Blue Buccanneers pirate band. New this year: Costume contests for babies/tots ages 6 month - 2 years and for older kids ages 3 - 10 years. Participating kids will be entered into random drawings for prizes (see page 64 for details). Call 615-256-2158 or visit nashvilleparent.com/fkf18.
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Varada (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
N FREE Centennial Craft Fest
centennialcraftfest.com All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Craft vendors, live music, kids’ activities and more.
W Crafts and Cruisers
wcparksandrec.com All ages. Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin; Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 12 - 4 p.m.; $2 adults, free ages 12 & younger. Shop for handmade items and check out a variety of cars.
W Fall Color
Hike (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6
All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. Learn how to find and follow animal tracks.
N FREE Fall
N FREE Artclectic
All ages. Lantern Lane Farm, 6201 Corinth Road, Mt. Juliet; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Inflatables, games, live music, face painting, hayrides, arts and crafts, pumpkins and more.
artclectic.org
Rutherford Parent’s Fall Kids Fest
W Card Making with
All ages. University School of Nashville, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A juried art show and sale with works in ceramics, digital arts, drawing, mixed media and more. Plus, Popclectic items at $200 or less and children’s art activities.
R Barfield Bash
Haunted Hayride
See Wednesday, Oct. 17.
R Barfield Bash Twilight Trail
See Friday, Oct. 19.
N Ben Rector See Friday, Oct. 19.
Family Festival & Open House
615-973-5454 lanternlanefarm.org
S FREE Fall Fiesta 615-452-8600 volstate.edu/events
All ages. Volunteer State Community College, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This Latino celebration features food, music, dance and kids’ activities.
R FREE Family Harvest Days
See Friday, Oct. 19.
N Family Program: Explore Steel Guitar
N FREE Birding
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org
615-862-4187 nashville.gov/parks
Ages 7+. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 & 2 p.m.; free with gate ($25.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Music educators provide a background of the steel guitar family before kids can try some playing techniques.
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All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 8:30 a.m. Bring binoculars to search for winter sparrows and other birds.
N Boo at the Zoo See Friday, Oct. 12.
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N Hit It and Quid-
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
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Casting (Register)
Ages 10+. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. An overview of fly fishing equipment, techniques, fish, safety and outdoor ethics.
N FREE French
in the Park (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
N FREE Frist
N FREE iSpy:
N Frist Exhibit
615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
Opening
615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org All ages. Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 & younger. 2018 Young Artists: Selections from Advanced Studio Art Programs opens today and continues through March 17, 2019.
N Ghosts
in the Grove
615-443-2626 fiddlersgrovetn.com All ages. Fiddlers Grove Historic Village, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; 6 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 & younger. Live music, friendly ghost stories, spooky trolley rides, food and more.
N Grand Ole Opry See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
N Halloween Pooch Parade
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $20 adults, $13 ages 3 - 17. Costumed canines and their people can parade around the gardens.
N Hansel and Gretel See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
N Hermitage Ghost Tours
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
615-904-0902 providencechristian.com
All ages. Providence Christian Academy, 410 Dejarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free for adults and kids 2 & younger; ages 3+ require $20 armbands ($50 max per family). Indoor and outdoor activities including bungee power jumping, a petting zoo, pony rides, giant inflatables, a toddler play area, game booths, live music and more.
All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5:30 p.m.; $7 - $15. The Nashville Rollergirls host this Harry Potter-themed roller derby tournament where you can cheer for players like Harry Slaughter, Hermione Danger and Dumblegore. Fans can buy spells to affect game play and there’s also a costume contest and Harry Potter surprises.
Architecture Tour
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
R PCA Fall Festival
ditch Tournament
Pumpkins and Gourds
All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn the history and uses of pumpkins, gourds and other squashes.
N Jazzmania nashvillejazz.org
Adults. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 6 - 10 p.m.; $200. Live jazz featuring the Jeff Hamilton Trio and Dara Tucker along with cocktails, dinner, auctions and more. Benefits Nashville Jazz Workshop.
N Kids’ Night Out
Pool Party (Register)
615-354-1625 nashvillejcc.org
Ages 8+. Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; $25. Have fun in the indoor saltwater pool with swimming, races and cannonballs followed by a pizza party, snow cones and a movie.
N FREE Lebanon Oktoberfest
615-444-2265 wilsonbank.com
All ages. Wilson Bank & Trust, 623 E. Main St., Lebanon; Sat 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Live music, inflatables, games, more than 100 craft booths, food and an antique car show.
FALL FIESTA at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin is Saturday, Oct. 20. Children can enjoy face painting and many more fun activities. 7 - 11 p.m.; $75 - $90. Wear your favorite costume for a night of live music, an open bar, hors d’ouevres and aerial performances by Beyond Wings. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.
N Moonlight Zip (Register)
615-395-9950 adventureworks.com Ages 6+. Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Road, Kingston Springs; 7:30, 8 & 8:30 p.m.; $65. Zipline through the dark evening forest under the light of the full moon.
R MTSU Blue
Raiders Football
goblueraiders.com
All ages. Floyd Stadium, 1500 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro; 2 p.m.; $16 - $20. Versus Charlotte during the homecoming game.
Breakfast (Register)
615-514-3474 | aquariumrestaurants.com/aquariumnashville/default.asp All ages. The Aquarium Restaurant at Opry Mills, 516 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $18.99 adults, $15.99 ages 3 - 10, free ages 2 & younger. Enjoy a variety of breakfast foods, watch the Mystic Mermaids perform in the 200,000 gallon tank, get pictures with the mermaids and receive a discount in the gift shop.
N FREE Nashville
Symphony Fall Concert
615-740-5600 nashvillesymphony.org
All ages. The Renaissance Center, 855 Hwy. 46, Dickson; 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of classical and contemporary pieces.
R FREE Murfreesboro N Neal McCoy Symphony Orchestra 615-898-1862 murfreesborosymphony.com All ages. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of Latin music.
W FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Monster Ball (Register)
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Ages 21+. Fontanel, 4125 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville;
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nashvilleauditorium.com All ages. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $31. A night of country music.
S Pawpalooza Pet Festival (Register)
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All ages. Triple Creek Park, 1333 Touchdown Lane, Gallatin; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $5 - $30. A pet walk, pet vendors, live music, food trucks and more. Proceeds go to Bark Park improvements.
R FREE Perform Murfreesboro Makeup Workshop (Register)
615-867-7244 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
Ages 12 - 17. The Washington Theatre, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 12 - 4 p.m.; free with Perform Murfreesboro membership ($25/year). Learn to apply blood and gore makeup — great for students interested in theater or special effects.
N Preschool Song and Storytime
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org Ages 3 - 5. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m.; free with gate ($25.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Old Crow Medicine Show founder and author Ketch Secor reads his new children’s book, Lorraine: The Girl Who Sang the Storm Away, followed by a musical performance.
N FREE Pumpkins & Picking (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 1 - 3 p.m. Bring a pumpkin to carve (tools available) while musicians provide string music. Prize for bestcarved pumpkin.
W Riverbend Kids’ Club
615-468-2008 riverbendnurseries.com All ages. Riverbend Nurseries, 2008 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 10 - 11 a.m.; $5. Participate in hands-on gardening activities.
THINGS TO DO R Rutherford Par-
W FREE Yoga
See page 67.
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
S FREE Safe
N FREE Young
ent’s Fall Kids Fest
Harbor Fall Fest
safeharborsanctuary.org All ages. Safe Harbor Training Center, 3585 Hwy. 76, Cottontown; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. A kids’ costume contest, pumpkin painting, inflatables, pony rides, buggy rides, equine demonstrations, kiss-the-cow booth, petting farm and more.
R Sam Davis Ghost Tours
See Friday, Oct. 19.
N Saturday Crafternoon Workshop (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
S FREE Spooky
Trail Trunk-or-Treat
615-452-1028 gallatintn.org
All ages. Bledsoe Creek State Park, 400 Zieglers Fort Road, Gallatin; 6 - 8 p.m. Halloween fun with a kid-friendly spook trail followed by candy collecting.
W Stop, Drop & Decorate: Harry Potter Edition
629-202-6949 sugardrop.com
Ages 4 - 12. Sugar Drop, 7020 Church St. E., Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $35. Decorate a six-inch cake with Harry Potter theme.
N Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival
tnbeerfestival.com
All ages. Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $35 in advance, $50 at the gate ($15 DDs). Sip a variety of craft beers and wines while strolling through artisan booths and listening to live music.
N FREE Tennessee
Timeline: Desoto to Desert Storm
See Friday, Oct. 19.
R Wetland Walk See Saturday, Oct. 6.
Flow (Register)
Birder’s 4-H Club
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
Ages 10 - 18. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. A gathering for young bird enthusiasts includes projects, guest speakers and more.
SUN 21 N 37th Annual
Tennessee State Pow Wow & Fall Festival
See Friday, Oct. 19.
N Ben Rector See Friday, Oct. 19.
N Boo at the Zoo See Friday, Oct. 12.
N FREE Community Trick-or-Treat
615-356-0501 bellemeadeplantation.com All ages. Belle Meade Plantation, 110 Leake Ave., Nashville; 1 - 3 p.m. Costumed kids can visit the outbuildlings to collect candy and play games. A costume contest takes place at 2 p.m. A Teal Pumpkin Project event.
W Crafts and Cruisers
See Saturday, Oct. 20.
R Family Cooking
Class: German Food Favorites (Register)
615-956-6077 thecuriouskitchen.net
All ages. The Curious Kitchen, 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 - 7 p.m.; $65 adults, $50 ages 16 & younger. Make schnitzel, sweet and sour red cabbage, mini potato pancakes, spaetzle, apple strudel and more.
N FREE Family
W FREE Nature
615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org/familyday
615-799-5544 bowiepark.org
All ages. Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 1 - 5:30 p.m. Performances and activities inspired by the exhibit Paris 1900: City of Entertainment and the International Exposition.
Ages 8 - 12. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 10 - 11:30 a.m. Learn the skills necessary to observe and explore our natural world.
N Hanson
R Snack Attack!
615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
W Youth Yoga
Festival Day: Paris 1900
String Theory
Investigators (Register)
See Monday, Oct. 1.
All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $40 - $100. Hanson marks their 26th birthday by joining the Nashville Symphony with a musical manifesto incorporating new and career-spanning works.
See Monday, Oct. 1.
N FREE Lebanon
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
Oktoberfest
TUE 23 N FREE Full Moon
Bike Ride (Register)
W FREE Music
Ages 12+. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 6 - 8 p.m. Explore the park by moonlight on your bike.
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Grand Ole Opry
See Saturday, Oct. 20.
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S Preschool Track Meet (Register)
615-822-3898 hendersonvilleparks.org Ages 3 - 5. Drakes Creek Park, 120 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; $15. This event includes a 25-yard dash, mini hurdles and tennis ball throw.
N FREE Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer
vucommodores.com
All ages. Vanderbilt Soccer Complex, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 1 p.m. Versus Kentucky.
MON 22
See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
W Heroes in Heels
ymcamidtn.org/events/heroesmfy All ages. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; $60. This fashion show celebrates breast cancer survivors.
nashvilleparent.com
See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
N FREE Young
People’s Concert: Sound Lab with the Symphony (Register)
615-687-6400 | nashvillesymphony.org/education Grades 5 - 8. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 11:45 a.m. Homeschool students can explore physics and the scientific method when science and music mix with time-tested classics like Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” and Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man.”
WED 24 W Archery Home-
school Day (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
R Critter Encounter See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N Elton John
615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com
N FREE Fall Carnival
Ages 5 - 13. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $5. Learn about the parts of a book, writing and illustrating.
N Nashville
Predators Hockey
N Jason Isbell
All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; today thru Sunday 8 p.m.; $39.75 - $99.75. A night of Americana music.
N Tuesdays for Tots
townofsmyrna.org
Program: What’s in a Book? (Register)
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22 - $195. Versus the San Jose Sharks.
and the 400 Unit
See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
R Homeschool
N Early Explorers
615-889-3060 | ryman.com
W FREE Sunrise Yoga
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $59.50 - $249.50. A night of pop music.
615-770-7800 nashvillepredators.com
See Monday, Oct. 1.
Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 1 - 2 p.m.; $2. Learn about moles and the letter M.
R Preschool
Program: Mole Day (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
Ages 2 - 5. Outdoor Adventure
lifechurchfamily.com
All ages. Life Church, 3688 Hwy. 109, Lebanon; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. special needs families only, then everyone from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Inflatables, carnival games and more.
N FREE Fall is in
the Air Full Moon Meander (Register)
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a mindful mosey through the park under a moonlit sky.
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Building Boys into Better Men Montgomery Bell Academy is a school where boys are taught the value of leadership and character; are equipped with the fundamental tools to succeed in the classroom and beyond; develop an appreciation for the effort required to achieve excellence; and form friendships that last a lifetime. Facts & Figures • Student body of 784 in grades 7-12 • Entering students represent more than 40 different schools • 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio • 22 percent of students receive more than $2 million in need-based financial aid • 74 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees, including 16 doctorates • 10 National Merit Semifinalists in 2018 • Avg ACT scores were 9 points higher than the national avg in 2016 • 27 AP classes offered • 4 national championships in debate, including two in 2015 • 4800 hours of community service provided for 26 non-profits in 2017/18 • 250-acre Long Mountain campus near McMinnville, TN with an observatory • State titles in basketball, cross-country, football, rifle, soccer, swimming, and tennis over the last decade. • Wilson Grants and college grants sent more than 125 students to national and international programs in 2017 – all at the school’s expense • The Warner International Exchange program sent another 26 juniors on cultural and academic exchanges to programs in the United Kingdom, Colombia, China, Singapore, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia
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THINGS TO DO N FREE French for Kids (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N Hermitage Ghost Tours
$15 per pair. Children and grandparents can create art together.
N The Phantom of the Opera
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
S Homeschool
S FREE Tot Time
Program: Heritage Cooking (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
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R Wild Things
Ages 8 - 14. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 1 - 3 p.m.; $10. Prepare an apple dumpling and small pumpkin pie in a Dutch oven then play 18th century games.
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
(Register)
N FREE Young
People’s Concert: Sound Lab with the Symphony (Register)
See Tuesday, Oct. 23.
R Homeschool
Program: What’s in a Book? (Register)
townofsmyrna.org
Ages 5 - 13. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $5. Learn about the parts of a book, writing and illustrating.
W Knee-High
Naturalist: Fairlyand (Register)
615-370-4672 | owlshill.org Ages 3 - 5. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child pair, $7 each additional. Kids can build houses for “fairies” that live in the forest using natural materials.
W FREE Mighty
Sprouts Preschool Martial Arts (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
R Oaklands
THU 25
Ages 3 - 6. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.;
All ages. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $45 - $149. A night of reggaeton music.
N Lecrae and Andy Mineo
615-782-4040 | tpac.org All ages. War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $32.50. A night of hip hop music.
N FREE Trees
615-742-7445 lanemotormuseum.org
615-862-8580 nashville.gov/parks
Lane (Register)
615-371-0090 brentwoodtn.gov/library
615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
N Boo at the Zoo Comics Club (Register)
Ages 13+. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m. Snacks, activities and social time regardless of what side of the comic world you reside.
W Disney’s Newsies See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
R Great
Pumpkin Festival
N Hermitage Ghost Tours
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS comes to the Schermerhorn Oct. 25 - 26. Watch Tim Burton’s film in HD while the Nashville Symphony performs the score.
N Lil’ Learning
N Movies at the
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
All ages. Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 7 - 10 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students. Bring a flashlight for a unique dimly lit mansion tour with guides in mourning attire.
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W FREE DC/Marvel
the World
All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 - 7 p.m.; $4. Channel your inner Count Dracula and celebrate Hotel Transylvania 3 with hands-on activities, science experiments, costume contests and more.
Grandparent & Me Art Class (Register)
N J. Balvin
See Friday, Oct. 12.
R All Around
615-890-2300 explorethedc.org
W Sticky Fingers
Like Play (Register)
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
Ages 3 - 5. Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; $12 adults, $3 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 & younger. Celebrate Subaru and the circle while learning about anniversaries on a scavenger hunt before creating abstract art.
Flashlight Night
615-893-0022 oaklandsmansion.org
W FREE It Looks
Schermerhorn
All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $40 - $110. See Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas on the big screen while Nashville Symphony performs the score.
R Oaklands
Flashlight Night
See Wednesday, Oct. 24.
of Fall (Register)
Ages 13+. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Learn how to identify tree species of late fall as they transition into bare silhouettes of winter.
R Youth
Volleyball Class
See Thursday, Oct. 25.
FRI 26 W Asleep
at the Wheel
W The Bellamy Brothers
615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $44.50 - $59.50. A night of pop and country music.
N Boo at the Zoo S Castle of Villains All ages. Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; 6 - 8 p.m.; $5 adults, $8 ages 2+ in advance ($10 at the gate). Wear your costumes and stroll the castle and grounds interacting with favorite villain characters.
S Death Comes to RoseMont
615-451-2331 gallatintn.org
Ages 10+. Historic RoseMont,
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Ages 3+. Little Art House, 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville; 4 - 6 p.m.; $5. Make a layered paper mask of various monsters, mummies and more.
W FREE Family
Martial Arts Class (Register)
See Friday, Oct. 5.
615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org
615-824-0502 historicrockcastle.com
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com
All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $50 - $65. A night of country music.
See Thursday, Oct. 4.
coasters
Mask-Making Extravaganza
N Frist Friday:
See Friday, Oct. 12.
R FREE Stroller-
N Family Friday:
615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com
N Opry Country Classics
810 S. Water Ave., Gallatin 5 p.m.; $5 - $10. See how death was celebrated, honored and remembered in the 1870s through a mock funeral. Plus, learn how death masks were made.
A Night in Paris
All ages. Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 & younger. Celebrate the exhibit Paris 1900: City of Entertainment with live musical performances, interactive gallery activities and more.
N Full Moon Pickin’ Party
warnerparks.org
All ages. Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $25 adults ($20 in advance), $10 ages 7 - 17, free ages 6 & younger. A night of music featuring bluegrass and roots pickers, food trucks and more.
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All ages. Our Savior Lutheran Academy, 5110 Franklin Pike, Nashville; 5 - 7 p.m. Cookie decorating, face painting, inflatables, candy and more.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. More than 65,000 people descend upon the streets for Halloween-themed fun including costume contests, extreme pumpkin carving demonstrations, arts and crafts, live entertainment. The Kids’ Zone fills a city block with face painting, games, pony rides, inflatables and more.
R Sam Davis
W FREE 3D Printing
S FREE Cruise-In
615-371-0090 brentwoodtn.gov/library
615-969-2738 gallatintn.org
S FREE Fall
All ages. City Hall Parking Lot, 132 W. Main St., Gallatin; 4 - 8 p.m. Check out classic cars while costumed kids nab treats. Plus, oldies music and door prizes.
615-300-5358 | hfumc.org
N Grand Ole Opry
N FREE OSLA
S FREE Henderson-
615-833-1500 oslanashville.org
See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
ville Cruise-In
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Hermitage Ghost Tours
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N Marine Biologist for a Day (Register)
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N Movies at the Schermerhorn
See Thursday, Oct. 25.
W FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, Oct. 5.
W Music Lingua
Spanish: Life on the Farm (Register)
wcparksandrec.com
Ages 18 months - 5 years. Franklin Recreation Complex, Fridays, Oct. 26 - Dec. 7 from 11 - 11:45 a.m.; $75. This parent-child Spanish program includes music, movement, storytelling, art and drama.
N FREE Nature
Center Open House (Register)
615-862-8580 nashville.gov/parks
All ages. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. An evening of fall fun includes campfires, s’mores and late-night hikes.
N FREE Night
Hike (Register)
615-862-4187 nashville.gov/parks
All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 8:30 p.m. Hear the call of the wild exploring for the animals of the night.
N Night of the
Teenage Zombies
See “Theater & Dance,” page 62.
R Oaklands
Flashlight Night
See Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Trunk-or-Treat
Ghost Tours
See Friday, Oct. 19.
R FREE Spooky Soiree Halloween Party
615-893-7439 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
Ages 13+. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6:30 - 9 p.m. This party for those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities includes a costume contest, a DJ, food and more.
R Spooky Splash!
615-893-7439 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 7 - 13. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 - 9 p.m.; $5 in advance, $7 day of. Open swim, crafts, pizza, T-shirt tie-dyeing (bring a white shirt), a pudding surprise and more.
R Toddler Time See Friday, Oct. 5.
S Tricks and Treats with the Villains
615-824-0502 historicrockcastle.com
Class (Register)
Ages 13 - 18. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m. Use Tinkercad software to create a 3D project.
R FREE 43rd
Annual Harvest Days Celebration
615-890-0355 murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Music, clogging, pottery demonstrations, broom making, crafters, food vendors, hayrides, blacksmithing, an antique auto show and more.
R FREE Animal Encounters
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
N FREE Blue Devils Spooktacular
facebook.com/ events/679897909044234
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Artisans, vendors, kids’ games, a car show and trunk-or-treat fun.
W Enchanted
N Boo at the Zoo
All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10:15 a.m. 2:15 p.m.; $12 ages 3+. Enjoy a not-so-scary trail adventure that includes guided walks, a hayride, live animal presentations, face painting and more. Costumes encouraged.
See Friday, Oct. 12.
W Card Making with Varada (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
& Trunk-or-Treat
S Death Comes
Forest (Register)
615-370-4672 | owlshill.org
Extravaganza
All ages. Hendersonville First United Methodist Church, 217 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Shop for crafts, jewelry, fine art, boutique clothes, decor and more.
to RoseMont
N FREE Fall
N El Dia de
universe.com
See Friday, Oct. 26.
los Muertos
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $13 ages 3 - 17. This Latin American “Day of the Dead” festival features traditional dance, colorful art activities, authentic food, altar displays and shopping in the marketplace. New this year: Middle and high school student groups will create chalk-based murals on site portraying aspects of the holiday.
Family Fun Expo
All ages. Bellevue Office Park, 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, Nashville; 12 - 4 p.m. Face painting, family photos, local vendors, pumpkin painting, treats and more.
S FREE Fall Festival portlandcofc.com
All ages. TriStar Portland, 105 Red Bud Drive, Portland; 1 - 3 p.m. Food, games, a costume contest, music, a first responders meet-and-greet and more.
All ages. Lebanon High School, 500 Blue Devil Blvd., Lebanon;
Ages 4+. Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; 5 - 6 p.m.; $25 children ($20 siblings), free for parents. A not-so-scary VIP event in the woodlands where you’ll witness the magical arrival of favorite villain characters and enjoy hot chocolate, cider and snacks. Does not include admission to Castle of Villains.
SAT 27 W FREE 35th Annual Pumpkinfest
615-591-8500 williamsonheritage.org/events All ages. Public Square, 106 Third Ave. North, Franklin;
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THINGS TO DO R Fall Foliage Hike
N Haunted Forest Zip Tour (Register)
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
adventureworks.com
Ages 11+. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $15. Hike through Long Hunter State Park to view the fall colors (depart from The Wilderness Station).
Ages 6+. Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth, Kingston Springs; 7, 7:30, 8 & 8:30 p.m.; $65. Zip lining, ghost stories, bonfires and jack o’lanterns.
R Family Cooking
N FREE Haunted
615-956-6077 thecuriouskitchen.net
615-741-2692 tnmuseum.org
Class: The Joy of Baking Desserts (Register)
All ages. The Curious Kitchen, 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro; 1 - 4 p.m.; $70 adults, $50 ages 15 & younger. Learn to make chocolate cake, buttercream frosting, apple fritters, cream puffs, mini strawberry cheesecakes and more.
N Family Fun Lab: Get Spooky
615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org/familyfunlabs All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 1 - 3 p.m.; $15.95 adults, $11.95 ages 2 - 12. Explore spooky science.
N Family Program: Singing in Harmony for Beginners
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org Ages 7+. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.; free with gate ($25.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger; discounts for local families). Professional vocalists lead participants through the fundamentals of two-part harmony singing.
S FREE Fire Fest 615-206-9910 gallatintn.org
All ages. Triple Creek Park, 1333 Touchdown Lane, Gallatin; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Gallatin Volunteer Fire Department hosts a day of activities that include a kids’ carnival area with face painting, games, a maze and a bounce castle.
Museum Ghost Story Festival
EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, the Latin American “Day of the Dead” festival, is at Cheekwood on Saturday, Oct. 27. There are lots of hands-on activities for all ages.
Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $30 - $45. A night of gospel/ spiritual music.
N FREE French in the Park (Register)
R FREE Halloween
N FREE Frist
615-459-9773 townofsmyrna.org
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
Architecture Tour
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
S Ghost and Lantern Tour (Register)
historicmanskersstation. eventbrite.com All ages. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 6 - 8:15 p.m.; $5 ages 6+, free ages 5 & younger. A night tour through the grounds with historical interpreters dressed in 1700s attire, followed by live music, a hay ride and refreshments.
N Grand Ole Opry See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
N FREE Halloween at the Mansion
615-885-1112 friendsoftworiversmansion.org All ages. Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville; 4 - 8 p.m. Pumpkin painting, hay rides, the haunted basement, storytelling, food and music.
W Fisk Jubilee
N FREE Halloween
615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com
615-385-2116 thegreatescapeonline.com
Singers
All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419
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11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Costumes are encouraged at this festivity where kids can get complimentary comics, cartoons and treats.
Comic Fest
in the Park
All ages. Sharp Springs Park, 1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna; 3 - 8:30 p.m. More than 80 booths, costume contests for all ages (from 3:15 - 5:45 p.m.), hayrides, haunted hayrides, a corn maze, inflatables, a pie-eating contest, train rides and more.
S FREE Halloween in the Park
goodlettsvilleparks.com All ages. Moss-Wright Park, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 1 - 3 p.m. The fun includes a DJ, games, a costume contest, storytelling and trick-or-treating. Adults and teens are not to wear masks, and clown costumes are only allowed on very young children.
All ages. Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville;10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Chilling stories from Tennessee’s past along with prizes, craft activities and costume contests.
W Healthy Hands:
Spooky But Healthy Halloween Snacks (Register)
wcparksandrec.com
W FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N FREE Nashville Buddy Walk
nashvillebuddywalk.org
N Nashville
Ghost Tours
Predators Hockey
N FREE Howl-
615-770-7800 nashvillepredators.com
615-862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 2 p.m.; $22 - $195. Versus the Edmonton Oilers.
O-Ween
All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn about local wildlife neighbors, explore spooky animal bones and owl pellets, enjoy nature activities and meet a few scary critters.
N FREE iSpy: Skulls All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Search for skulls and learn their stories.
N Marine Biologist for a Day (Register)
See Friday, Oct. 5.
N FREE Nashville
Symphony Free Day of Music
615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy 25 musical performances including the Nashville Symphony, Nashville Salsa Machine and more. There’s also an outdoor beer garden along with Halloween- and El Dia de los Muertos-themed activities including face painting and costume contests.
N FREE MEGAMicrobe R Oaklands vumc.org/viiii/outreach
Ages 5 - 14. The Martin Professional Development Center,
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All ages. Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro; 2 - 6 p.m.; admission is pay what you can. Campfire tales, carnival games, Halloween fun and an outdoor performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
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All ages. The Great Escape, 5400 Charlotte Ave., Nashville;
615-893-9825 | mltarts.com
N Hermitage
615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
Ages 8+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 5 - 7 p.m. Girls who come in costume will get a sweet treat and make a Halloween Boo Box craft.
R MLT Fall Festival
All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Raise pledges and walk to celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome. After the walk, enjoy live music, inflatables, arts and crafts, local vendors, mascot and character meet-and-greet fun, and more.
Ages 5 - 13. Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill; 12 - 1:30 p.m.; $20. Cook up scary, freaky and funny lowsugar snacks.
W FREE Halloween Spooktacular
2400 Fairfax Ave., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Celebrate microbes through fun experiments, crafts and games that teach kids about bacteria, fungi, viruses, antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, microbiomes, superbugs, hygiene and more.
Flashlight Night
See Wednesday, Oct. 24.
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THINGS TO DO free ages 10 & younger. It’s the Superheroes vs the Villians in this arena polo match followed by FPA vs University of Kentucky.
S FREE Trunk-orTreat
615-432-4354 gallatintn.org All ages. Newton Nissan of Gallatin, 1461 Nashville Pike, Gallatin; 3 - 5 p.m. Pizza, inflatables, euro bungees and collecting candy.
NASHVILLE BUDDY WALK celebrates and supports those with Down syndrome. Kids can meet superheroes and other characters at the walk on Saturday, Oct. 27. It takes place this year on the grounds of The Hermitage.
R Pumpkin Princess and Corn Maze King Pageant (Register)
615-274-3786 luckyladdfarms.com
Ages 12 months - 10 years. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $10 - $22. This kids’ costume contest has a sports star theme. Age divisions are 12 - 23 months, 2 - 3 years, 4 - 6 years and 7 - 10 years. Prize packages are valued up to $300.
R Sam Davis Ghost Tours
See Friday, Oct. 19.
N Saturday Crafternoon Workshop (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
R FREE Trail of Treats 615-287-8690 lavergnetn.gov
R Wetland Walk See Saturday, Oct. 6.
N Yoga at
Beaman (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 13.
W FREE Yoga
Flow (Register)
See Saturday, Oct. 6.
N Yoga Under the Stars (Register)
615-862-5160 adventuresci.org/yoga All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 - 10:15 a.m.; $17 members, $22 non-members. Enjoy a yoga session in the planetarium with NASA visualizations and 6.5 million stars on the dome.
SUN 28
N FREE Trunk-orTreat
615-754-2525 | fbcmj.org Ages 12 & younger. First Baptist Church, 735 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet; 3 - 5 p.m. Wear costumes, get treats, play games and more.
MON 29 N Early Explorers See Monday, Oct. 1.
N Homeschool Family Monday
615-244-3340 fristcenter.org
All ages. Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $12 per family. This special day for homeschool families includes exhibit tours and hands-on activities.
R Snack Attack! See Monday, Oct. 1.
R FREE Spooktacu-
lar Halloween Party (Register)
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See Sunday, Oct. 7.
All ages. MTSU’s Tom Jakson Building, 1500 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro; 6 - 8 p.m. Borderless Arts Tennessee and Best Buddies host this festivity featuring a costume contest, a scary foods bake-off contest, dance contest, crafts, games and more.
N FREE Trunk-or-
W FREE Music
N The Tenors:
615-269-4521 stpaulcommunitychurch.org
See Friday, Oct. 5.
615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
All ages. Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne; 1:30 - 4 p.m. New this year, the La Vergne Public Library hosts a spooky storytime prior to the trail opening for costumed kids to collect candy.
Treat Fall Festival
All ages. St. Paul Community Church, 5035 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m. Live music, games, inflatables, trick-or-treating, a cake walk and more.
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N Boo at the Zoo See Friday, Oct. 12.
N Creative Zone:
Adorn a Microphone
in the Vines
W Poloween franklinpolo.com
All ages. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 4:30 p.m.; $10 adults,
performs a blend of classical and contemporary pop.
Celebrate Halloween with art, songs, math and science activities.
TUE 30
R FREE Monster
R FREE Children’s
All ages. Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro; 6:30 p.m. This “more cute than spooky” storytime features thrilling tales, music, a puppet show, food and more.
Spooktacular Halloween Party
615-893-7439 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Games, face painting, a costume contest and parade, crafts and snacks.
N Goblins
in the Garden
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
Ages 5 & younger. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $20 adults, $13 ages 3 - 17, free ages 2 & younger. Costumed kids can explore the trick-or-treat trail along with themed science and art activities.
N Grand Ole Opry See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
N Halloween Movie
Night: Phantom of the Opera
615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $18 - $31. Come in costume for a screening of the 1925 silent movie classic while Peter Krasinski accompanies the film on the concert organ.
R Homeschool
N Nashville
Predators Hockey
615-770-7800 nashvillepredators.com
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22 - $195. Versus the Vegas Golden Knights.
W Stop, Drop & Decorate: Monster Edition
629-202-6949 sugardrop.com
Ages 4 - 12. Sugar Drop, 7020 Church St. E., Brentwood; 4 - 6 p.m.; $35. Decorate a six-inch cake with a Halloween monster theme.
W FREE Sunrise Yoga See Tuesday, Oct. 2.
S FREE Trick-or-Treat at Drakes Creek
615-822-3898 hendersonvilleparks.org All ages. Drakes Creek Park, 120 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 6 - 8 p.m. Costumed kids can enjoy candy, games, prizes and hayrides.
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Program: Halloween Challenges (Register)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Ages 5 - 13. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 10 - 11 a.m.; $2. Play games and complete challenges that keep you moving with a Halloween theme.
R FREE 16th Annual
townofsmyrna.org
Fan Favorites Tour
R Homeschool
All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $31 - $91. The JUNO Awardwinning Canadian vocal group
townofsmyrna.org
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Madness Storytime
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Program: Happy Halloween (Register)
Ages 5 - 13. Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 1 - 2 p.m.; $2.
Trick-or-Treat on the Square
downtownmurfreesboro.com All ages. Public Square, Murfreesboro; 3 - 5 p.m. Costumed kids can bring their treat buckets or bags to collect goodies from downtown businesses.
W Archery Home-
school Day (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
and Hayride
615-890-0355 murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $2. Wear costumes for trick-or-treating along with hayrides and games.
S FREE First Baptist Trunk-or-Treat
615-452-5715 gallatintn.org
All ages. First Baptist Church, 205 E. Main St., Gallatin; 5:15 - 7 p.m. Bring the kids to collect candy in a safe environment.
N FREE French
for Kids (Register)
See Wedesday, Oct. 3.
W FREE Halloween
Nature Investigators (Register)
615-799-5544 bowiepark.org
All ages. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn about the traditions that started this fun-filled holiday while making crafts, going on a scavenger hunt and participated in other spirited activities.
W FREE Halloween Spooktacular
877-247-5223 | americangirl.com/retail/nashville.php Ages 8+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 5 - 7 p.m. Girls who come in costume will get a sweet treat and make a Halloween Boo Box craft.
S FREE Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
615-859-3458 rivergate-mall.com Ages 12 & younger. RiverGate Mall, 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 5 - 8 p.m. Don your costumes for trick-or-treating, face painting and free small pumpkins for the first 250 kids.
R Kids’ Cooking
Class: Spooktacular (Register)
615-956-6077 thecuriouskitchen.net
Ages 6 - 15. The Curious Kitchen, 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; $45. Costumed kids can kickstart their Halloween evening by making ghostly milkshakes, pizza mummies, deviled egg eyeballs, witches finger cookies and more.
W Knee-High Nat-
urailst: Owl-oween (Register)
615-370-4672 | owlshill.org Ages 3 - 5. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child pair, $7 each additional. Learn about the resident owl friends while meeting them up close.
R FREE Mall-O-Ween 615-896-4486 stonesrivermall.com
All ages. Stones River Mall, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 p.m. Costumed kids can trick-or-treat throughout the mall.
W FREE Mighty
Sprouts Preschool Martial Arts (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
N Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Live! Featuring the Brain
615-782-4040 | tpac.org All ages. War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39.50 - $300.50. Original host and creator Joel Hodgson is back in the red jumpsuit along with the Bots. They bring new movies, riffs and sketches.
S FREE Richland Trick-or-Treat
615-325-9032 portlandcofc.com All ages. Richland Park, 303 Portland Blvd., Portland; 5 - 7 p.m. Costumed kids can have
fun collecting candy in a safe environment.
N Science Spooktacular (Register)
615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org/halloween All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 6 - 9:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 ages 2 - 12. Hogwarts is back in session during this magical night with science inspired by favorite witches and wizards — from incredible charms to wicked potions.
S FREE Tot Time: Tricks or Treats
615-851-2253 goodlettsvilleparks.com Ages 5 & younger. Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 9 - 11 a.m. Little ones can come in costume to collect candy.
S FREE Trick-or-Treat on the Square
615-452-5692 gallatintn.org
Ages 5 & younger. Downtown Square, 146 N. Water Ave., Gallatin; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Little ones can show off their costumes and collect candy during this special daytime event just for them.
R FREE Trick-or-Treating at Old Maney Mansion
ON YOUR RADAR
R Fall Celebration
Kids can delight in getting slimed in physical challenges during Double Dare Live!
>> Mark your calendars for these November happenings. A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Nov. 9 - Jan. 1
Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville christmasatgaylordopryland.com
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE Nov. 9 - 11
The Fairgrounds, Nashville christmasvillage.org
DOUBLE DARE LIVE! Friday, Nov. 9
TPAC’s Jackson Hall, Nashville tpac.org
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Nov. 23 - Dec. 30
Cheekwood, Nashville cheekwood.org
AMY GRANT & VINCE GILL’S CHRISTMAS AT THE RYMAN
Nov. 28 - Dec. 23
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville ryman.com
615-893-0022 oaklandsmansion.org
All ages. Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m. Little ghosts and goblins can come to the mansion door for treats while getting a peek inside the dimly lit hall.
S FREE Trick-or-Treat-
Next Month’s
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ing at The Shoppes of Village Green
gallatintn.org
All ages. The Shoppes of Village Green,1112 Nashville Pike, Gallatin; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Costumed kids can enjoy trick-ortreating fun from retailers.
R Wild Things (Register)
See Wednesday, Oct. 3.
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THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Saturday, Nov. 24
TPAC’s Polk Theater tpac.org Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved music, a dozen dancers, a DJ and a violinist bring the Nutcracker story to life. Instead of Christmas, the magic unfolds on New Year’s Eve in a 1980s Brooklyn nightclub. Two performances at 3 and 8 p.m. It sells out every year!
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Your Guide to
Fall Activities and After-School Programs A Paid Advertising Directory
ACADEMICS The Tutoring Center
5021 Hughes Crossing, Ste. 160, Franklin franklintn@tutoringcenter.com
ARTS – MUSIC 615-721-8844
The Tutoring Center works with students grades K - 12 in math, reading, and writing. We work with students on their academic skills and concentration through our patented “Rotational Approach to Learning”. As a company we have a 95% success rate for students advancing an entire grade level in 6 months. Call today for information about our free diagnostic assessment and test consultation.
Providence Christian Academy
410 Dejarnett Lane, Murfreesboro providencechristian.com • camps@providencechristian.com
615-904-0902
We are an inter-denominational Pre-K – grade 12 school. Offering a classical education with a Christian worldview and parental involvement. As our mission statement says, “We are teaching students to seek God’s truth and equipping them with the tools for a lifetime of learning.” We are fully accredited by ACSI, the Association of Christian Schools International, and by AdvancED.
Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth On the Vanderbilt Campus pty.vanderbilt.edu
615-776-4202
We build lives through dance, music and inspiration. Dance and music can bring feelings of joy, determination and passion. Elite Dance provides creative outlets for children and teen to realize their own abilities to better achieve their dreams. See our website or call to learn more.
Grassland Dance Academy 1111 Battlewood St. , Franklin gdadance.com
615.790-7660
Grassland Dance Academy offers a variety of dance classes for all ages and all styles. Dance gives children a creative outlet to enjoy music, learn coordination and rhythm, work on fitness, and most of all, have fun! Ask us about our birthday parties.
Nashville Ballet
Nashville and Brentwood nashvilleballet.com
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. Voted #1 for music instruction!
ARTS – THEATER 1724-A Gen. George Patton Drive, Brentwood expressioncity.com • allison@expressioncity.com
615-678-4739
The mission of Expression City is to offer creative expression, arts education and community service. Interdisciplinary programs feature cross-training in circus, music, dance, art, acting, improv and artistic professional development. Expression City Arts and Fitness provides a home for students and professionals to grow as artists and as individuals who use their talents to positively impact their community.
Nashville Children’s Theatre
615-254-9103
Nashville Children’s Theatre’s camps and classes have taught generations of Nashvillians. Whether your child wants to play while pretending, be creative with new friends, or develop serious theatre skills, NCT has the right fit for ages 4 - 18. Most camps conclude with a sharing for family and friends.
FITNESS/SPORTS Beyond Aquatics
236 Robert Rose Drive, Murfreesboro beyondaquatics.com
615-962-9500
From physical therapy to personal training, from weight loss to HydroMassage, from pool parties to swim lessons, our heated therapy pools, motorized underwater treadmills and encouraging and positive staff make Beyond Aquatics an easy and affordable option for those who find it difficult, painful or just don’t like traditional gym workouts or land-based physical therapy exercises.
Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate 615-297-2966 ext. 203
Get ready to move and be moved this school year! Visitour website to explore upcoming performances and learn about world-class dance instruction for children, teens and adults of all experience levels.
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Keyboard classes for preschool - adult. We are teaming up with World Music in Nashville for exciting keyboard classes. Ages 3 - 6 is a “mommy or daddy and me class” that involves coloring, saying, playing, and creating their own songs. Classes for ages 7 - adult teach you how to read music like a pro. Call or visit our website to register.
25 Middleton St., Nashville nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
ARTS – DANCE 7177 Nolensville Road B3, Nolensville elitedanceandfitness.com/
melodymusicstudios.com 615-510-3798
Expression City Arts and Fitness 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 meet 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.
Elite Dance, Music and Art
Melody Music Studios
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.
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David Deaton Karate
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. 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.
Harvest Martial Arts
595 Hillsboro Road, Ste. 337, Franklin harvestmartialarts@gmail.com
615-224-3851
Harvest Martial Arts is a traditional martial arts school that teaches Han Mu Do and fitness classes to both adults and kids. We have a broad range of classes and a very accessible schedule to make sure that you can attend our martial arts classes at the most convenient time. We are located in Historic Downtown Franklin.
Music City Archery
1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 205, Franklin musiccityarchery.com
615-566-5187
Music City Gymnastics
122 Wheeler St., La Vergne musiccitygym.com • info@musiccitygym.com
615-776-8333
MCGC provides high-quality instruction at an affordable price in gymnastics, cheerleading and tumbling for girls and boys ages 3 years and older. We offer special activities including Parents’ Night Out, open gym, clinics, summer camps and birthday parties. Call or email for your free trial and ask about registration discounts.
My Gym
330 Franklin Road, Brentwood mygym.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.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Mr. Bond’s Science Guys
mrbondscienceguy.com 615-573-2702
We have devoted over 20 years to inspiring kids to love science via our inspirational hands-on demonstrations that make science fun, cool and easy! Our uncanny crowd control makes us a favorite at special events including birthday parties, in-school field trips, assemblies, fairs and festivals, and library shows. Anywhere there are children hungry for fun and learning, The Science Guys will be there to help!
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