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DAY BY DAY Don’t Be THAT Mom; Be THAT Mom Time sucks us in when we’re online. Twenty minutes go by like two. It’s worrisome, because I spend a lot of time online, so I’m losing a lot of minutes. Such is the same with my smartphone. The thing is, it’s starting to bug me. I need more time. Like you, I drive with my cell phone within reach. At a stoplight or in stand-still traffic I might look at my phone for new texts or a quick search. I think this is sort of not good, though. I think the phone should stay away when I’m behind the wheel. The worst I’ve seen is a woman driving with her iPad perched above her steering wheel as she drove. Really? You can’t just drive and BE HERE long enough to get from here to there? Your life is SO important that you have to put yourself and others in jeopardy? At Guitar Center, there was a mom on her cell phone. Three little kids were running wild among the guitars, keeping the management busy. Their mom couldn’t care less. One little blondie runs up to her mom and tugs. “Jessie! Stop!” the mom snaps, impatiently. Jessie runs off. There’s a crash from the corner of the store where I can see quick flashes of moving little bodies from my peripheral. “Jessie!” the mom hisses, stomping to where Jessie might be found. The thing is, soon enough Mom’s back on her cell phone. Don’t be THAT mom. I think about another mom I know. She’s the exact opposite. She’s just the nicest person and the calmest mom. She’d never dream of ignoring her kids for her own pursuits. She GETS that the kids are her priority. When they ask her questions she is patient; I could never be as thoughtful in my responses. I see her behave this way a lot, helping her kids, teaching them, nurturing them. Be like THAT, I tell myself. Calm, listening, available as needed. Her kids are the happiest kids! In contrast: Guitar Center Mom. She’s all about what SHE needs and the heck with the little monsters. And they were little monsters, too. So needy. Don’t be THAT mom. Constantly being on your phone is gauche. I mean, get a life. Or at least, recognize that you already have one right in front of you. It’s good manners to care for your kids — and they’ll behave better for you because of it.

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Birthday Presents: OPEN THEM AT THE PARTY OR NOT? Some say do it, others say absolutely not, but what’s the right answer for the birthday child?

AGAINST IT “The gift opening part of most kids’ birthday parties makes me crazy! I’m amazed by how parents let their kids act at the party while the birthday kid is opening gifts. It's awful! Kids are crowding around, grabbing gifts, pushing each other, yelling over each other and no one can even see what gifts are being opened. It's ridiculous. Opening later helps cut down on this. One important thing to note is that if the child opens the gifts not in the presence of the giver, it’s very important to send thank you notes.” — Sarah Blair

“My husband’s very adamant about not letting our son open up his gifts for the reasons mentioned above. We actually ask for people not to bring presents (although most will) because it’s really just about celebrating his life and playing with his friends. But for his last birthday, we videoed him opening up the presents, and I sent each video to the individual parent so they could see it ... and have him saying ‘thank you’ on tape as well.” — Crystal Golson Larrison

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FOR IT “You’re forgetting the importance of the joy the giver gets when seeing the recipient’s happiness in the gift. Teaching a child how to give is as important as teaching him how to receive.” — Allison Bennett “I can’t begin to count how many times my kids were terribly disappointed in not seeing their friend open the gift they had chosen for them. Most kids don’t really appreciate how much things cost or understand a gift receipt for duplicate gifts. These issues are mostly parental projections in a time of too much Pinterest competition.” — Anna Hooper Jones

“Parties are great training grounds for good manners. We always open presents during the party. Everyone is excited to see the gifts. The key is inviting a reasonable number of kids so no one’s overwhelmed.” — Becky Drennan “It’s a child’s special day! Let it be, and let him open the dang presents for his birthday. This is just silly. Teach your child to not be offended by everything! My children know they don’t get gifts at other kids’ birthday parties, and they’re 2 and 4.” — Amanda Shumpert Wells

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MIND & BODY The Damaging Truth About Hair Dye Trends & Kids By Kiera Ashford “Mom, can I dye my hair purple?” With current trends in hairstyles, kids see the array of colors out there and want it for themselves. From hot pink to purple to rainbow colors, the options are endless. But, at what price?

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Purchasing a home application hair dye may be the easiest way for you to satisfy kid requests, but hair dyes are created for adults. They can potentially do more harm to your child than you may think. “The primary medical complication I see from hair dyes is an allergic type contact reaction, almost like the reaction you can get from poison ivy,” says Kate Seymour, M.D., internal medicine/pediatrics with Saint Thomas Health. “It can cause an itchy, red rash in the area where the hair dye contacts the skin. This is common in adults and children, but kids tend to have more sensitive skin,” she adds. Aside from a skin reaction to harsh dye, a child’s hair can be easily damaged, too. While bright colors may work on very light hair, brown or black hair needs to be bleached ﬁrst. “Children have more delicate hair than adults,” says Joseph

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Gigante, M.D., professor of pediatrics at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. “Since the chemicals in hair dye and bleach can be damaging, a child’s immature hair is much more susceptible to damage. Children’s skin is also more sensitive, so they’re more likely to experience a skin reaction on their scalp from dyes,” he adds. “As anyone who has colored their hair long term can tell you, the chemicals are harsh and can damage hair over time,” says Seymour. “Especially prior to puberty, a child’s hair is vulnerable to that type of damage.”

altering your child’s natural color with permanent dyes. Besides, says local mom Carol Stewart Beverly, “My beautician wouldn’t dye my daughter’s hair until she turned 13.” But some kids may want to add color before puberty arrives. “If a younger child wants to color her hair then use a nonpermanent solution and keep it oﬀ the scalp,” suggests Gigante. “Temporary colors that wash out after shampooing are generally safe.”

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Local mom Kelly King let her son dye his hair blue when he was 7. “There was no bleach involved because his hair is naturally light,” says King. “He’s an individual person, so why not let him embrace it if he’s not hurting himself or others?” she adds. Local mom Victoria Beach says she will let her daughter dye her hair when she’s a teen. “My boyfriend has a blue mo-hawk, and I typically have some sort of color in mine,” says Beach. “So I see no reason why she can’t have fun with her hair once she’s old enough,” she says. Gigante suggests it may be best to wait for puberty before

The most common alternative for coloring hair is Kool-Aid. Rachel Tinsley’s daughter was 16 when she ﬁrst tried the method and Tinsley has a warning. “It will NOT come out,” Tinsley says. “My daughter has brown hair and died the bottom red. We tried everything to get it out. The hairdresser had to cut it out then bleach her hair.” So nix the Kool-Aid unless you want it to last. And be careful. “Check with your pediatrician for any red ﬂags related to your child’s individual medical history before using dye,” cautions Seymour.

Hair Chalk Does the Trick! Get around the “hair dye on kids” idea by using temporary pastel hair chalk, instead. Blonde or brunette, long, short or curly, hair chalk can be used safely on any kind of hair. Chalk lasts about three days and washes out with a good shampoo. Several hair chalk kits are available, like this one by Alex ($18.99 on Amazon). Instant fun, follow directions!

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churns out fresh paletas daily. See the daily menu at the website — and know that fave flavors go quickly! Of course, your kids will go crazy for certain flavors, as will you. Pineapple/Coconut, anyone? Las Paletas offers catering, too. Call 615-386-2101. laspaletasnashville.com.

he secret to a gorgeous, radiant complexion? Actress Leslie Mann, who everyone knows has a killer complexion, told it to momtastic.com: “It’s called Aztec Clay,” Mann says. “You mix it with apple cider vinegar. It’s awesome and will give you a nice, healthy glow. You apply it and it will burn, but it makes your skin really tight and clear. I only use it before I have a work event. It’s about $5 at Whole Foods.” Wow ... and, well, zits are the pits for grown women. Actress Lynda Carter of Wonder Woman fame told the Huff Post: “On Sunday morning when I make eggs for the family, I’ll crack an extra one and put just the whites on my face to tighten and ward off blemishes.” Carter says to paint it on with your whisk (or fingertips) and allow it to set for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water. Easy and affordable!

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t’s not all girls and tumbling at ETC Gymnastics. ETC aims to foster and nurture young men as they develop the confidence and discipline needed to succeed in various areas of life through physical fitness, mental perseverance and spiritual guidance. In addition to boys’ gymnastics, ETC now has a new ETC Ninja Program for ages 5 and older at the Murfreesboro location. Through the Ninja Program, boys are grouped through a colored shirt system (similar to the belt theory in martial arts; colors represent different levels as boys move up). Boys learn to use equipment like mats, heavy bags, agility ladders and hurdles, weights and more. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are available. Each level covers a distinct set of skills and techniques from basic tumbling to expert level circuit training. ETC has two locations: 1137 Haley Road in Murfreesboro (615-867-6900) and 1932 Almaville Road in Smyrna (615-617-7644). Visit etcgymnastics.com.

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hildren with special needs can enjoy the Discovery Center with more ease and FREE of charge during All Access Night. On Saturday, June 24, the center opens its doors to special needs families only from 5:30 8:30 p.m. Explore all the exhibits, meet a few Discovery Center animals and enjoy a snack, too — simply reserve your spot online. Also, beginning this month and running through July 28, ALL visitors can get admission for $3 on Thursdays from 4 - 7 p.m. The Discovery Center is located at 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro. Hours are Mon 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sun 1 - 5 p.m. Cost is $8 ages 2 & older. Call 615890-2300 or visit explorethedc.org.

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QUICK BITS Looking for a little inspiration? On Monday, June 5, Blackman United Methodist Church (BUMC) hosts DRIVE THRU PRAYER AND DONUTS — free of charge. Drive through any time between 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. for free coffee, donuts, prayer or a kind word of encouragement to start your day. BUMC is located at 4380 Manson Pike, Murfreesboro. For more info, call 615-8930347 or visit blackmanumc. com ... Calling all little athletes! Sign up now for the SMALL FRY TRI — A TRIATHLON FOR PRESCHOOL-

ERS on Saturday, June 10 from 10 - 11 a.m. at Old Fort Park. Ages 2 - 6 will run, bike and “swim” (run through sprinklers) to the finish line. Everyone gets a trophy, too. Kids need to bring their own bicycle/tricycles and helmets. Pre-register at Sports*Com, Patterson Park Community Center or The Wilderness Station on Thursday, June 8 during business hours. Day-of-event registration is from 9:30 - 10 a.m. Cost is $6 per child. Call 615-896-2141 or visit murfreesborotn.gov/parks ...

Does your child want to play soccer? The START SMART SUMMER SOCCER program for ages 3 - 4 has sign-ups all this month. The seven-week program — which starts Saturday, July 29 — prepares children for organized soccer in a fun and safe environment as they learn skills like kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins and agility. The program takes place Saturdays at 10 a.m. at Miracle Field in front of Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro). Cost is $50 per child (includes T-shirt). Call Brittany Garrett at 615-907-

2251 or e-mail her at bgarrett@murfreesborotn.gov ... The Center for the Arts (CFTA) holds AUDTIONS FOR THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE on June 11 - 12 at 6:30 p.m. (callbacks on Tuesday, June 13). CFTA seeks ages 17 and older with singing experience. Visit CFTA online to know what to prepare and find a character breakdown for each role. The show runs Aug. 11 - 27. Center for the Arts is located at 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro. Call 615-904-2787 or visit boroarts.org.

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ids ages 6 - 18 can get moving and experience the thrill of healthy competition during the Second Annual Music City Kids Triathlon on Sunday, June 11 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Children’s Hospital at Centennial and Pediatrix Medical Group present the triathlon hosted by AERO and Metro Parks. Participants will be grouped in different age divisions for the race: ages 6 - 7 (Junior), 8 - 10 (Intermediate) and 11 - 18 (Senior). The triathlon begins with swimming at Centennial Sportsplex, followed by a closed-course biking route around TriStar Centennial Medical Center’s campus, then concluding with the running portion at Centennial Park. Distances vary by age division. Registration is open to 500 kids, and the deadline to sign up is Friday, June 9; cost is $55. A free clinic for inexperienced triathletes takes place at Centennial Sportsplex on Saturday, June 10 from 2 - 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more info or to register, visit aerotriclub.com/music-citykids-triathlon.

QUICK BITS Kids ages 6 - 14 grieving a recent loss can participate in Alive Hospice’s CAMP EVERGREEN (June 6 - 8; 615-963-4732) and CAMP FORGET-ME-NOT (June 21 23; 615-346-8680). Both sessions include coping strategies, peer bonding and fun activities. Each costs $30, and financial aid’s available. Register at the numbers above. Learn more at alivehospice.org/camps ... The Family Foundation Fund hosts THE FATHERHOOD GAMES at Fontanel on Saturday, June 17. It starts at 7 a.m. with a 5K wooded trail race. After-

ward, field day-style games for the whole family take place with live music and hot air balloon rides. Proceeds benefit at-risk young men with absentee fathers. Register at thefatherhoodgames.com ... The JEFFERSON STREET JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL celebrates its 17th year on Saturday, June 17 with headliner Rose Royce (“Car Wash”) and the inclusion of a new Children’s Pavilion. The main fest starts at 4 p.m., but the kids’ area is open at noon, with children’s music playing from 12 - 3 p.m. There will be vendors

and other activities there, too. Tickets are $20 - $30, available at nashvillejazzandbluesfest.com ... NASHVILLE SHORES rewards local elementary, middle and high school students with good grades during its Shores Scholars promotion. Students who bring their report cards showing straight As between June 2 - 11 will get into the waterpark for $9.99, and their families get in for $19.99. Students with As and Bs get $19.99 admission. Call 615-889-7050 or visit nashvilleshores.com ... The CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL is

June 8 - 11 with a few new goodies you’ll want to know. Turn to page 57 in “Things To Do” for the skinny ... Here’s a real gem for ya: JAE’S GEM MINE is now open at 2416 Music Valley Drive, Nashville. It offers hands-on gem mining for all ages, geode cracking, local mineral identification and more. Kids will love keeping what they mine. Ask about the Pebble Pup & Junior Geologist Clubs for ages 17 & younger. Call 615-481-7909 or visit facebook.com/JaesGemMine.

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Party Places DAVIDSON ACTIVITY Boost Gymnastics 11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville 615-352-8533 nashville.boostgymnastics.com $300 for up to 16 kids gets you 1.5 hours with a coach for trampoline, obstacle course and rope swing fun. Plus, balloons, refreshments & more. BounceU 2990 Sidco Drive Nashville • 615-255-1422 bounceu.com/nashville-tn $159 - $285 can include up to 25 kids along with bouncing, invites, party room and more. Add-ons include pizza, cake, balloons and favors. Centennial Sportsplex 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville 615-862-8480, ext. 72502 nashville.gov/parks $90 - $100 for up to 10 kids ($7 each additional) includes skate rental and party areas. Add private instruction for $50. Private skating parties are $300.

Charles Harding Gymnastics 1200 Northgate Business Pkwy. Madison • 615-860-0190 charleshardinggymnastics.com One hour of organized games & gymnastics, ice cream and more. $195 for 10 kids. Ford Ice Center/ Nashville Predators 5264 Hickory Hollow Place, Antioch 615-742-4399 • fordicecenter.com Parties start at $300 for 10 kids. Includes skating, rental, pizza, drinks, ICEEs, decorated party room and host. B-day child gets four free tickets to a Nashville Predators home game and a Kids Club membership. Add on a visit from Gnash, private skate lesson and more. Gaby’s Gymnastics School 1186 Antioch Pike, Nashville 615-331-8111 • gabysgym.net Get 45 minutes of gymnastics, trampoline, games and rope swinging fun followed with 45 minutes in the party room with balloons. $150 for up to 10 kids ($5 each additional). Gymboree Play & Music 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 180 Nashville • 615-221-9004 gymboreeclasses.com Basic parties start at $275 for one-and-a-half hours and up to 20 kids. Several themes and add-ons available.

Monkey Joe’s 1580 Gallatin Pike N. Madison • 615-915-0561 monkeyjoes.com $120 - $299 for up to 24 kids includes party host, private suite, gift for birthday child, themed paper goods and more. Add-on pizza, ice cream, balloon and goodie bags. Rivergate Skate Center 119 Gleaves St., Madison 615-868-7655 rivergateskatecenter.com $125 for eight guests includes 45 minutes in party room, skating, rental, pizza, soft drinks, paper products & invites ($13 each additional guest). Rent the entire rink for $400 for 40 guests for two hours, and you control the music. Sky High Sports: The Trampoline Place 5270 Harding Place Nashville • 615-366-4252 nas.jumpskyhigh.com All packages include 10 kids, pizza, soda, invitations and party host. Prices range from $225 - $425.

ARTS Brushfire Pottery Studio 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 150 Nashville • 615-385-5334 brushfirepottery.com Four packages range from $128 $184, plus a create-your-own with a $6 studio fee and $10 minimum per child. Bring all the food and drinks you want. Dance in Bloom 7982 Coley Davis Road Nashville 615-662-4819 danceinbloom.com $175 for up to 15 kids ($5 each additional) includes studio space for one-and-a-half hours. You get 45 minutes of activity — themes are ballet, hip hop and general movement. Bring your own refreshments. Joann Fabric 2088 Gallatin Pike N., Madison 615-851-9077 joann.com/makeitaparty Parties for up to eight kids start at $125 and include room, instructor, project supplies, clean-up and invitations.

Little Art House 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville 615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com Two-hour party packages start at $175 for five kids ($15 each additional). Includes set up, celebration, a one-hour art project and more. Michael’s 719 Thompson Lane, Nashville 615-385-5344 7657 Hwy. 70 S., Nashville 615-646-3403 michaels.com/birthday-parties.html Design-your-own parties start at $50; themed options for up to eight are $120 and include classroom, craft project, invites and more for ages 4 - 14. Nashville Children’s Theatre 25 Middleton St., Nashville 615-254-9103 • nashvillect.org Available from 1 - 2 p.m. on weekend performances. You get a decorated private party room for up to 50 people ($100 - $250) along with an autographed show poster, birthday wishes on lobby displays, acknowledgment from the stage, reserved seating, invites and more. Show tickets are an additional $15 per person for 10 or more. Add-ons include goodie bags, cast appearances and more.

BOWLING Donelson Strike and Spare 2710 Old Lebanon Road. Ste. 17, Nashville • 615-889-4710 donelson.strikeandspare.com The Basic party is $10.95 per child for one hour of bowling while the Ultimate party is $14.95 for two hours. Pizza and soft drinks included. Hermitage Strike & Spare Family Fun Center 3436 Lebanon Road Hermitage • 615-883-8900 hermitagelanes.strikeandspare. com $13.50 - $18.50 per child can include bowling, bumper cars and other attractions. Pizza, drinks, ice cream and balloons, too. Tusculum Strike & Spare 5315 Nolensville Road Nashville • 615-833-2881 tusculumlanes.strikeandspare.com Bowling, pizza, party area and other options from $11.95 - $14.95 per child.

CLIMB & ZIP Adventureworks 1300 Narrows Road Kingston Springs • 615-297-2250 adventureworks.com A discounted rate for up to eight people (one adult per seven kids ages 6+) for $200, gets you half the lines of the regular course. Extra zippers are $25 per person. Climb Nashville 3600 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 615-463-7625 climbnashville.com $275 for 10 kids ($17.50 each additional) includes gear, belayers, a party area and pizza. For an extra $40, get 12 individual cups of Jeni’s ice cream. Treetop Adventures at Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage 615-889-7050 nashvilleshores.com $449 for 12 guests ages 7 & older includes zips, tunnels, bridges and other challenges. Plus, pizza, private guide, cake and bottled water. Zipline Forest at Fontanel 4129 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville 615-297-2250 adventureworks.com A discounted rate for up to eight people (one adult per seven kids ages 8+) for $200, gets you half the lines of the regular course. Extra guests who want to zip are $25. Knockerball (Walk with John Entertainment) RiverGate Mall 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Suite 1831 615-800-7266 walkwithjohn.com/knockerballmiddle-tennessee On-site parties range from $18 $25 per person depending on what you order. New this year: Knockerball Nerf War.

GOLF & GO-KARTS Europa Go-Karts & Golf 621 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 615-356-0301 • europafun.com Two hours in the party room, go-kart ride and 18 holes of mini golf for each kid. It’s $99 for up to eight, $10 each additional child. Family Golf Center 5204 Blue Hole Road, Antioch 615-781-0050 thefamilygolfcenter.com Parties for 10 or more kids are $12 per person, which includes mini golf and go-karts. Add the covered picnic area for $20.

Music City Indoor Karting 400 Davidson St., Ste. 403 Nashville • 615-242-3275 musiccityindoorkarting.com Four packages include Inflatables & more for $20 per person and three racing packages ranging from $43 - $62/child. Must be 4’6” to race and 4’ for inflatables.

ON or IN THE WATER Blue Heron Nature Cruises 500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy. Ashland City • 615-385-7007 blueheroncruises.com Get a private pontoon cruise on the Cumberland starting at $245 for 10 - 22 people. Centennial Sportsplex 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville 615-862-8480, ext. 72502 nashville.gov/parks Swim parties range from $140 for 10 kids to $275 for up at 25, including party room. Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage 615-889-7050 nashvilleshores.com Splash Bash Party Package is $425 for 12, pizza, water, lemonade, cake and private party area for four hours. Wave Country 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville 615-885-1092 nashville.gov/parks Available daily, parties cost $150 for 10; up to $300 for 25. Parties include a private area, reserved floats and a shout-out to the birthday child.

DESTINATIONS Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville • 615-862-5160 adventuresci.com Get the party room for two hours, general admission to ASC and an educational program for 10 (min.) - 20 (max) kids. Cost is $17 per child, $7 adults (two free) with a $170 deposit. Aquarium 516 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville 615-514-3474 aquariumrestaurants.com The Bottom of the Sea party is $20 per child. It includes a kid’s meal, balloon bouquet for b-day child, group photo, make-your-own sundaes, plush party favors, invites and more. Add on behind-the-scenes tours for $5 - $7 a child.

Belle Meade Plantation 110 Leake Ave., Nashville 615-356-0501, ext. 31 bellemeadeplantation.com/ birthday-parties Kids can celebrate their birthdays the frontier way with four different themed parties: Fishing at the Creek, Tea Party, Pony Party and Civil War Soldier. Parties are $25 per child with a 15 child minimum. Gift bags are an extra $5 a child. Build-A-Bear Workshop 401 Opry Mills Drive, Ste. 205A Nashville • 615-823-3183 buildabear.com Parties for five or more include a make-and-take furry friend with a party leader, games and activities, plus a gift for the b-day child. $18 - $45 per guest (prices depend on add-on accessories). Chuck E. Cheese’s 5312 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. Antioch 615-731-0271 2070 Gallatin Road N., Madison 615-589-0859 chuckecheese.com Four packages range from $13.99 - $18.99 a child and include pizza, party host, games and other activities. Dave & Buster’s 540 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville 615-970-3800 daveandbusters.com/nashville Five party packages range from $19.99 - $33.99 per person. Includes gaming, food, ulimited soft drinks and more. Ensworth School 7401 Hwy. 100, Nashville 615-301-8950 ensworth.com/birthdays Sports parties for up to 12 kids available in 12 themes, ranging from baseball and basketball to lacrosse and cheerleading. Prices range from $35 - $450, including several features and add-ons. Laser Quest 166 Second Ave. N., Nashville 615-256-2560 • laserquest.com Classic package is $18 per person, premium is $28. Parties are for a minimum of eight kids. Get two laser missions, the party room and other goodies. Premium party includes pizza and drinks.

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Nashville Sounds at First Tennessee Park 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville 615-690-4487 nashvillesounds.com Parties for 10 or more kids are $25 per person in the shaded tent. Each kid gets a corner section seat, pizza, drinks, ice cream a souvenir mini bat, plus there’s a special gift for the b-day child.

Elite Energy Gymnastics 2121 Battlefield Pkwy. Murfreesboro 615-890-6611 eliteenergygymnastics.com An hour of play on a bouncy castle with slide, in-ground trampolines and tumble track followed by 45 minutes in the party room for cake, drinks and opening presents. Cost is $200 for 10 kids ($5 each additional child).

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road Nashville • 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org Three party options include a basic Zoo-It-Yourself ($14 per person) where you create your own self-guided adventure; Zooper Birthday Party includes a private party room, 10 zoo tickets, an up-close animal visit, party host, gift for birthday child and electronic invites ($400); Jungle Gym party for up to 100 kids is after hours from 6 p.m. dusk for $475. Lots of add-on options include cake, goodie bags, animal encounters, guided tours, crafts and other activities. The Pfunky Griddle 2800 Bransford Ave., Nashville 615-298-2088 thepfunkygriddle.com Rent the entire place after hours for $14 per person ($400 minimum). You’ll get two hours, eggs, makeyour-own pancakes and toppings. Rainforest Cafe 353 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville 615-514-3000 rainforestcafe.com Party includes items from the Wild Bunch Birthday Bash menu, activity book & crayons, wild safari hats, collectible kids’ plates and invitations. Approximate $15 - $20 per child.

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E.T.C. Gymnastics 1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 615-867-6900 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna 615-617-7644 etcgymnastics.com The Murfreesboro location has the Traditional Birthday Party for two different age groups ranging in price from $185 - $195 for up to 10 - 15 children. The Smyrna location has five different themes for different age groups and range in price from $185 - $225. You get an hour of fun and games in the gym, 45 minutes in the party area and invitations. Game Galaxy 3 S. Lowry St., Smyrna 615-751-7660 gamegalaxyarcade.com Have a retro arcade birthday. Rent their tables for two-hours and stay all day to play! Cost is $10 per person and you can bring your own food, cake and drinks. Seating is limited. GO USA Fun Park 2270 Armory Drive, Murfreesboro 615-895-7888 gousafunpark.com Go karts, mini golf, batting cages and arcade games can make up your party package. Cost is $16 per person for one-, one-and-ahalf- and two-hour parties. Other discounts available, too. Hooptown Sports and Grand Slam Sports 6910 Stroop Lane, Smyrna 615-459-3060 • hooptown.net For basketball-themed parties, you can rent a full court for $50 an hour. For baseball-themed parties, you can rent a tunnel for $35 an hour or open turf area for $90 an hour (tax not included).

Jumpstreet 1952 Old Fort Pkwy., Ste. 6 Murfreesboro 615-900-3060 • gotjump.com A trampoline park with inflatables. Party packages range from $5 $20 per person depending upon package and age (some may require an additional $50 and there’s a $100 party minimum).

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Nashville Kids Parties 615-239-8989 copycatsforkids.net Rent costumes ($49) or costumed characters ($99), magicians, clowns, princesses, inflatables and more. Character theme parties ranges from $129 - $169.

Best Party Ever 615-922-0025 bestpartyevernashville.com More than 60 costumed characters include superheroes, Disney, cartoon and video game characters. Ask about theme parties and other rentals. Prices vary. Big Thunder Events 866-246-5867 bigthunderevents.com Prices start at $133 for rental of bounce houses, combo bouncers, dry slides, water slides, outdoor movie screens, mechanical rides, interactive games, trackless train, face painters, balloon artists and more. Bubble Ball Nashville 615-444-6835 bubbleballnashville.com $250 gets you eight giant bubbles for two hours for ages 5+ and a referee. Fun Jumpers 615-481-3512 A variety of inflatables (all have basketball hoops) for $99 each. Little Critters & More 615-289-8642 littlecrittersandmore.com Rent a zip line, bungee trampoline, mechanical bull ride, petting zoo, a dunking booth, a rock wall and more plus concessions. Kiddie City 615-881-9619 kiddiecityparties.com Prices vary for clowns, costumed characters, face painters, balloon artists, magicians, inflatables and more. Get an instant price quote at the website.

Party Pals 615-730-8584 apartypal.com Character look-alikes, magicians, clowns, face painters, balloon artists and more. Pro Entertainment Nashville 615-730-8584 proentertainmentnashville.com Balloon artists, face painting, clowns, magicians, rides, inflatables, hay rides, and lots more for birthdays of all sizes Nashville Photo Booth 615-266-6086 photoboothrentalnashville.com Add photo booth memories to you kid’s party. Get price quote online. Tennessee Bounce Parties 615-438-3116 Many varieties of inflatables and slides (dry and water), carnival games, balloon artists and face painters. Walk with John Ent. — Knockerball 615-800-7266 walkwithjohn.com/knockerballmiddle-tennessee One-and-a-half or two-and--half hour parties with “bubble soccer” ranging from $200 - $500 You Need a Drink 615-353-5715 youneedadrink.com Machine rentals including snow cone, ice cream, cotton candy, popcorn & frozen drink machines.

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Entertainers Turn to “Party Rentals” on page 28 to find: “Best Party Ever“ “Kiddie City” “Nashville Kids Parties” “Tennessee Bounce Parties” Art By Katie 615-351-6134 • facebook. com/ArtByKatieTucker Professional face painter with 17 years experience. $100/ hour. Bond Edutainment nashvillekidsparties.com Pirate entertainers, Mr. Bond & the Science Guys, Silly Grandpa and other acts. Prices vary. FADDs Mobile DJ 615-444-6835 faddsentertainment.com High-energy DJ with unlimited music, activities, games, prizes, props, dance lighting. $200 for two hours. FairyTaled 615-624-3790 fairytaled.com Characters include Cinderella, Snow White, The Snow Queen, Belle, The Little Mermaid and The Snow Princess. Fantasy Face Artistry 615-403-0050 fantasyfaceartistry.com Professional face painting and balloon animal team. Fantasy Face Design 615-624-1103 fantasyfacedesign.com $150 for two hours, 20 - 24 guests. Gigmasters 866-342-9794 gigmasters.com Kids entertainers of all kinds. Party Pals 615-730-8584 apartypal.com Clowns, favorite characters, magic, face painting, Barbie parties, singing telegrams, balloon animals. Pony Parties by Jeni 615-482-1009 ponypartiesbyjeni.com Parties hosted at a farm or at your home or venue.

Premier Athletics 412 Golden Bear Ct., Ste. C Murfreesboro 615-896-7300 premierathletics.com An hour of fun in the gym followed by a half hour for cake, presents and whatever else. Call for pricing details. Six1Five 2303 S. Church St., Murfreesboro 615-956-7857 615sportstraining.com Have a sports party with up to three games (pick from dodge ball, flag football, Wiffle ball, soccer, relay races, Carolina football or kickball) for two hour party (with 90 minutes of field time), T-shirt for the birthday kid and paper goods (cups, napkins, plates). Cost is $209 for up to 20 children ($10 each additional child). Skatecenter West 849 W. College St., Murfreesboro 615-895-1403 • skateandplay.com Skate birthday party packages range from $129.50 - $395 for 10 - 35 skaters depending upon the package you choose (there’s an additional fee per extra skater). Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna 615-459-9710 smyrnaoutdooradventurecenter.org Rent a party room for up to 24 people for $50 per hour plus $3 per person admission (minimum of two hours). Rent one of two Adventure Zones (does not include a party room) for two hours for $100. Guest capacity depends upon which package you choose. Splash Town funbrella rentals are $125 for two hours and up to 20 guests. You can have a two-hour semi-private pool party at Splash Town for $150 and up to 75 guests. Private pool parties are two hours and cost $300 for up to 150 guests. Smyrna Skate Center 1505 Plaza Drive, Smyrna 615-459-7655 skatecentersmyrna.com Skate birthday party packages range from $139.95 - $149.95 for the first 10 children (there’s an additional fee per extra skater).

ARTS The Pottery Place 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste. 470, Murfreesboro 615-893-5556 thepotteryplaceavenue.com Pottery painting party packages range from $15 - $20 per painter (minimum of eight) and includes party room and supplies to paint. Faithful Strokes 122 N. Spring St., Murfreesboro 615-573-6793 faithfulstrokes.com Painting party packages include instructor and supplies and cost $125 plus $10 per painter. JoAnn Fabric 1923 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro 615-895-9556 • joann.com Craft birthday parties for up to 10 kids cost $125. Michael’s 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. Murfreesboro 615-896-6432 • michaels.com Themed craft birthday parties for up to eight kids including the birthday child cost $120 ($10 each additional child). There are several themes to choose from. Painting with a Twist 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste. 430, Murfreesboro 615-617-5596 paintingwithatwist.com Have a painting party with 10 or more guests in a private party room. Cost is $25 per child and includes cupcakes and a special birthday plate for the birthday child.

BOWLING Lanes, Trains & Automobiles 450 Butler Drive, Murfreesboro 615-890-3999 • ltadepot.com Party packages cost $139.99 $299.99 for up to 10 kids. Enjoy bowling, laser tag and bumper cars depending upon your package. Murfreesboro Strike and Spare 941 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro 615-896-0945 murfreesboro.strikeandspare.com Bowling party packages range from $11.95 - $15.95 per person (five person minimum). Smyrna Bowling Center 95 Weakley Lane, Smyrna 615-355-0501 smyrnabowling.com Bowling party packages range from $12.50 - $17.50 per person (five person minimum).

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DESTINATIONS 60 Minute Escape 167 Mall Circle, Murfreesboro 615-900-4406 60minuteescape.com Ages 10 and older can have an escape game and use of the lobby for present exchange, too. You can also conceal something special or personal inside the escape room to make it part of the game. Large parties get a two-game discount, too. Cost is $26 per person. Chuck E. Cheese’s 1720 Old Fort Pkwy. Murfreesboro 615-217-8842 • chuckecheese.com Four packages range from $13.99 - $18.99/child and include pizza, party host, games and other activities. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro 615-890-2300 • explorethedc.org Themed nature parties and more with packages ranging from $150 members ($175 non-members) - $325 members ($475 non-members) for 16 - 30 children. Harris Riding Academy 4024 Barfield Crescent Road Murfreesboro 615-556-7370 harrisridingacademy.com Horse-themed birthday parties are 90 minutes long and include a miniriding lesson, grooming the horses and more for ages 3 and older. Cost is $300 for up to 10 riders. Themes include Pink Party, Western and Riding Lesson; a custom theme is $375. (please turn the page)

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B ig Book of Birthdays! Locked: Murfreesboro Escape Game 115 Mall Circle Drive, Ste. C Murfreesboro 615-396-8715 lockedmurfreesboro.com Book a private birthday party (suggested age 10 and older, but younger kids are welcome with paying adult) and plan your escape. For $28 per person you get a short intro, 60-minute game, bottled water for everyone and a team picture. Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Road Eagleville luckyladdfarms.com 615-274-3786 Lots of different parties available for all ages. “E-I-E-I-Oh!” Party is $189 for up to 10 guests or $269 for up to 20 and includes farm admission, reserved picnic tables, a pony ride for the birthday child, a wagon for transporting presents and cake, animal feed, drinks. The “Farmtastic” party is $229 for up to 10 guests or $329 for up to 20 and includes all of the above plus a pony ride for each child. The “Barnyard Adventure” party is $309 for up to 10 guests and $439 for up to 20. Includes all of the above plus a gemstone/ fossil mining activity. Malco 100 Movie Row, Smyrna 615-333-1919 • malco.com Party Plan One costs $12 - $14 per person with a $50 reservation fee for 10 - 25 guests and you get to use the party room and everyone gets a ticket to the movie, drink and a box of popcorn. Party Plan Two is a private movie screening and costs $12 per person with a $125 reservation fee for a minimum of 25 guests. You get tables in front of the screen. Both packages have a party host and you bring the own cake and party ware.

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The Pfunky Griddle 525 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro • 615-410-3980 thepfunkygriddle.com Rent the entire place after hours for $14 per person ($400 minimum). You’ll get two hours, eggs, makeyour-own pancakes and toppings. Pigtails and Crewcuts 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste. 1500, Murfreesboro 615-410-5081 • pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/murfreesboro/ Have a salon party in a private party room for princesses and pirates with several themes to choose from. Packages start at $175 and can have up to five or nine children in most packages, but up to 20 in the Ultimate Exclusive Party Package. Walden Pumpkin Farm 8653 Rocky Fork Road, Smyrna 615-220-2918 • waldenfarm.biz Book your farm party any time Sept. - Oct. Reservations can be made beginning in Aug. Call for rates and dates available. The Wilderness Station 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro 615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov Rent the room for $15 - $25 per hour with a two-hour minimum for your party. Add on a party nature program for an additional $3 per person participating in the program (minimum of 10 kids).

ON or IN THE WATER Beyond Aquatics 236 Robert Rose Drive Murfreesboro 615-962-9500 beyondaquatics.com Have an indoor pool party in a warm-water pool with underwater light shows, music and more. Cost is $150 an hour for up to 30 people (you’ll have to rent two pools if more than 30 people are expected). Bring your own food and drinks. Gregory Mill Park Splash Pad 390 Enon Springs Road E., Smyrna 615-459-9773 • townofsmyrna.org For $150, rent the splash pad for birthday parties with up to 50 guests. MTSU Rec Center 1848 Blue Raider Drive Murfreesboro 615-898-2104 mtsu.edu/camprec Rent the indoor pool for $75 for two hours for up to 10 kids, $5 each additional kid.

Parties to You Animal Tales 800-589-5408 animaledzoocation.com A 45-minute hands-on party with six live animals starts at $175 and includes a gift for the birthday child. Anywhere Laser Tag 615-905-6103 anywherelasertag.com Bring six different missions with 12 laser guns to your child’s party. Prices range from $200 $350+ depending on length of time and add-ons. A Fairytaled Event 615-624-3790 fairytaled.com Lots of options for a princess party package at your house. Price range is $135 for the 30-minute Express party to $375 for the two-hour Extravaganza. A Painting Party 615-308-9434 facebook.com/PaintingParty A painting party includes tables, painting materials, easels, stools and an industrial size drop cloth (just in case). Party packages range from $30 - $40 per person (up to 11 guests) depending on time of travel and canvas size. Party minimum of $210.

Patterson Park 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-893-7439 murfreesborotn.gov Rent the indoor waterpark for $75 per hour for groups of 50 or less, $100 per hour for groups of 51 75 and $125 per hour for groups of 76 - 100. Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center See listing under “Activity & Bounce.” Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov Rent the indoor pool for $50 per hour for up to 50 swimmers. Rent Boro Beach outdoor pool area for $300 for two hours for up to 175 swimmers.

Coffee and Canvas 615-208-0801 coffeeandcanvastn.com Painting party for ages 7 - 17 feature full instruction of painting option chosen by host, set up and clean up, all paint supplies, aprons and table easels provided during party. Each child will complete and take home a readyto-hang canvas painting. Cost is $35 per child with a minimum of eight. Little Art House On-The-Go 615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com Themed art-making parties start at $300 for 10 kids. Mobile Laser Pursuit 615-403-9021 mobilelaserpursuit.com Laser party at your home for kids ages 8 and older. Super Science 615-589-1968 supersciencetn.com Bring science fun to your kid’s party with 20+ interactive experiments with special themes available for ages 3 - 12. $175 - $215. White Rabbit Escapades 615-562-6812 whiterabbitescapades.com Themed parties for children include backdrop, props, costumes and activities for ages 4 - 14. Based in Brentwood.

SUMNER ACTIVITY BAM Gymnastics 825 Nashville Pike, Ste. E, Gallatin 615-521-2886 bamgymnastics.com $195 for up to 15 kids includes party host, room, trampolines, tumble track, obstacle course and relay races. David Deaton Karate 761 W. Main St., Hendersonville 615-824-9111 • daviddeaton.com A one-and-a-half hour party for up to 15 kids is $200. It includes streetproof class, safety strategies class, games, T-shirt for the birthday child, invitations and more. Locations also in Brentwood, Lebanon & Mt. Juliet.

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Drake’s Creek Activity Center 130 Cherokee Road N. Hendersonville • 615-822-0232 funandenergy.com Mini golf, batting range or aeroball parties are $3.50 per child with a $35 deposit. A combo party is $5 per child with $45 deposit. All parties include hot dogs or nachos, soft drink, party area, ice cream and invitations. Hoppity Hop Inflatable Play Center 143 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville • 615-265-8020 hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter.com Parties for eight - 24 kids range from $189 - $399 and include private bouncing for two hours. Lots of addon options include food, balloons, ice cream and more. Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Ste. 2030 Goodlettsville • 615-756-4098 gotjump.com $100 minimum. Ages 3 & younger are $5 per person, ages 4 - 7 $12 - $15 — Earthquake Kids area only. Ages 8+ are $12 - $2 per person including main trampoline courts and dodge ball. Cake and pizza extra. Knockerball of Middle Tennessee 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Ste. 1831 Goodlettsville • 615-800-7266 walkwithjohn.com/knockerballmiddle-tennessee “Bubble soccer” parties with four packages ranging from $15 - $27 per person include play time, staffled games, pizza, soft drinks and more.

ARTS Michael’s 217 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 850 Hendersonville •615-348-4374 michaels.com/birthday-parties.html Design-your-own parties start at $50; themed options for up to eight are $120 and include classroom, craft project, invites and more for ages 4 - 14.

BOWLING Hendersonville Strike & Spare Family Fun Center 90 Volunteer Drive Hendersonville • 615-824-5685 hendersonville.strikeandspare.com Five packages start with the Softplay Party for ages 6 & younger ($10.95 per child) up to the Extreme Party ($20.95 per child) that includes bowling, unlimited play in Circus World and more.

Holder Family Fun Center 683 S. Waters Ave., Gallatin 615-575-4386 460 W. Main St., Hendersonville 615-590-4386 holderfamilyfun.com Parties range from $100 - $549, which can include bowling, skating, bumper cars, glow golf, pizza, cupcakes and more. Lots of add-ons. Sumner Skate Zone 1570 Pilot View, Gallatin 615-206-9669 sumnerskatezone.com $14 per person includes admission, skate rental, invites, paper products, pizza, soft drinks and 45 minutes at a party table. Get the private party room for $25.

DESTINATIONS Giggles & Glam Salon 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. D200 Hendersonville • 615-989-1335 gigglesandglamsalon.com Eleven themed parties for girls are $350 each for 10 kids, ranging from “Rock Star” to “Magical Mermaids.” Includes party hosts, decorations and favors, cupcakes, balloons, hair & makeup salon services, and more. Lots of add-ons, too!

ON or IN THE WATER Gallatin Civic Center Pool 210 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin 615-451-5911 gallatinleisureservices.com The brand-new pool behind the center — complete with slides and splashpad — just opened Memorial Day weekend. You can rent it from 4 - 9 p.m. for $800, and that includes lifeguards.

WILLIAMSON ACTIVITY Above All 1647 Mallory Lane, Brentwood 615-823-5585 • aboveall.us Parties priced by number of guests in your group ranging from $225 $500. Parties include one-hour flight ticket, party room for 45 minutes, party host, party goods, shirt or hat for birthday child. Bring your own food and drinks. “Extreme Slumber Party” is available: $1000 for up to 50 people.

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Brentwood Skate Center 402 Wilson Pike Circle Brentwood • 615-373-8611 brentwoodskatecenter.com Book a “Prime-Time Party” for Saturday (times from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) or Sunday (times from 1 - 5 p.m.) for 45 minutes in the party room for 10 guests ($179). Price includes admission, skate rental, one slice of pizza per child, cold drinks, paper products, two free chaperone tickets and a light-up necklace for the birthday child. You provide cake/ candles.

Hop”), dancing, games, snack, cupcakes and goody bags. 1 - 10 kids $250; 11 - 15 kids $275; 16 20 kids $300.

Chuck E. Cheese’s 3073 Mallory Lane, Franklin 615-771-0708 chuckecheese.com Party packages ranging from basic to “mega superstar” include game tokens, pizza, drinks, a birthday show and selection of a theme like “Dressed in Pink,” “Sports, Sports, Sports,” “Party Like a Rock Star” and “Chuck E. SuperFan.” Prices range from $13.99 - $18.99 per child and include pizza, party host, games and other activities.

jumpstreet Franklin 1735 Galleria Blvd., Franklin 615-778-1304 gotjump.com/tennessee Party packages for ages 3 and younger includes unlimited access to the Earthquake Kids’ area for $5 per person. “Earthquake Party Package” is for ages 4 - 7 and is $12 per person for Mon - Thu or $15 for Fri - Sat.; “Jumpstreet Party Package” for ages 8 and older is $12 per person Mon - Thu or $20 per person Fri Sat. Add-ons available.

David Deaton Karate Studio 204-D Ward Circle, Brentwood 615-377-1100 dojoupdate.com Karate parties include a t-shirt for the birthday child, a half-hour street safety class, teamwork skills development through fun games and more. Cost is $200 for one-and-a-half hours for up to 15 children ($10 each additional child); includes invitations.

Let It Shine Gymnastics 1892 General George Patton Drive Franklin • 615-369-3547 lisgym.com “Tiny Tumblers” party ($225) for ages 2 - 3 weekdays or weekends include one hour of playtime followed by party room. Trampoline, bounce house, roller coaster ride, toddler gym equipment included. For older girls, parties for ages 5 - 12 ($225 for up to 10 guests if child is turning 4 or older; up to 15 guests for child turning 5 or older). Party includes activities and party room.

Goofballs Family Fun Center 1113 Murfreesboro Road Ste. 360, Franklin 861-3668 • letsgetgoofy.com Three parties available: “Goofy Bash” for 75 minute use of party room is $129 weekday; $149 weekend (starts Friday after 3 p.m.). “Grande Goofy Bash” for 90 minute use of party room is $199 weekday;$249 weekend; or “Mega Grande Goof Bash” for two hour use of party room is $299 weekday;$349 weekend. All parties include party host, non-stop play and more. Grassland Dance Academy 1111 Battlewood St., Franklin 615-790-7660 • gdance.com Two-hour parties available on Saturday and Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. Party includes theme (“Frozen,” “Little Mermaid,” “Ballerina,” “American Girl,” “Disco,” or “Hip

LPG Sports Academy 109-2 Rand Place, Franklin 615-891-2177 lpgsportsnashville.com “Sportacular” parties for ages 3 and older range from $149 - $249 depending on weekend or weekday and number of children. Includes open play, customized play, party room, paper goods, party helper, T-shirt for birthday child, party favor bag. Bring your own cake. MPact Sports 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 1, Franklin 615-377-3444 • mpactsports.com One-and-a-half hour parties Fri Sat afternoon ($175 members; $200 non-members) or Sun ($200 members; $225 non-members). Party includes gymnastics, martial arts, Nerf wars or open gym and the party room. Mpact provides host, invites, goody bags. (please turn the page)

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B ig Book of Birthdays! Monkey Joe’s 1648 Westgate Circle, Brentwood 615-377-5900 • monkeyjoes.com Inflatable play place for ages 12 and younger featuring slides, jumps and obstacle courses. Packages include: “Jumping Jubilee” for 24 kids is $239 Mon - Thu; $269 Friday; $309 weekends. “Barrel of Monkeys” is for 16 kids ranging from $199 weekdays to $269 weekends; “Crazy 8 Pack” is for eight kids, ranging from $159 weekdays to $229 weekends. Parties include two hours in party room, invites and more. Additional amenties can be added. The Monkey’s Treehouse 91 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 103 Brentwood • 942-7911 themonkeystreehouse.com For children 8 and younger. Parties can be semi-private or private, weekday or weekend. Price depends on choice. Saturday semi-private parties are $159; private is $259; Sunday private party is $245. Weekday semi-private is $119; private $199. Parties include party room, paper products, party host (except for weekday semi-private). Additional items for extra fees. Music City Dance 1746 General George Patton Drive Ste. #105, Brentwood 615-915-1047 musiccityallstars.com All-inclusive 90-minute ballet-themed parties for 12 children available on weekend afternoons for $299. Includes everything but cake and juice. Goody bags optional. My Gym Brentwood 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 615-371-5437 mygym.com/brentwood Inclusive party packages for any age child up to 14 years. Set up, decorations, refreshments (you bring cake), clean up and activities. Six different packages are available ranging from $250 $375. A birthday specialist helps you customize for your child.

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Pump It Up 7104 Crossroads Blvd. Ste. 128, Brentwood 615-373-8340 pumpitupparty.com One-and-a-half or two-hour private parties. Costs range from “classic” or “deluxe” to “ultimate” depending on number of guests, add-ons and weekday or weekend booking. For instance, a “Classic” weekday party for 15 kids is $149. Glow parties available, too. Sky Zone 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 254 Franklin • 615-721-3626 skyzone.com “Best Birthday Ever” for 60 minutes costs $170 for Tue - Thu; $200 Fri - Sun. Includes jump, socks, private party room, party host, pizza, beverage, ice cream, invites, T-shirt for party child and more. “Best Birthday Ever” for 90 minutes includes all of the above at $210 for Tue Thu/$250 for Fri - Sun. A la carte extras are available in addition to private court parties. Williamson County Parks & Recreation wcparksandrec.com Dance/tumbling parties through Rhythm & Spirit (615-377-6530) are $150 for ages 3 - 15, maximum 15 guests.

ARTS JoAnn Fabric 2000 Mallory Lane, Ste. 270 Franklin • 615-771-7676 joann.com/tn/franklin Craft birthday parties for up to 10 kids cost $125. Michael’s 8105 Moores Lane, Brentwood 615-371-8577 michaels.com/birthday-parties.html Design-your-own parties start at $50; themed options for up to eight are $120 and include classroom, craft project, invites and more for ages 4 - 14. Showtime Sports Academy 119 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 402 615-373-1105 showtimesportsacademy.com One-and-a-half-hour party for up to 10 kids (or $10 for each additional) is $200. Birthday includes one hour of supervised play in football, soccer, dodgeball, kickball or baseball/ softball with supervision. Party room included; you bring cake and drinks.

Third Coast Clay 230 Franklin Road, Franklin 615-599-2200 thirdcoastclay.com One-and-a-half-hour parties for six - 20 kids are $18 per painter plus a $50 party fee. Includes pottery & supplies, glazing & firing. Choose your piece of pottery when booking. Thirty minutes allotted for cake and presents. Williamson County Parks & Recreation wcparksandrec.com Arts & craft parties can be booked through a program specialist. Franklin (Shelley Egly, 615-790-5719, ext. 2020); Longview (Janey Mason, 615-302-0971, ext. 2216); Fairview (Chase Cribbs, 615-7999331, ext. 2315); Nolensville (Erin Williams, 615-786-0200, ext. 2417). Cost of party varies from $10 - $20 per person.

BOWLING & GOLF Better Golf Academy Kids 7175 Nolensville Road Nolensville • 615-554-1982 bettergolfacademytn.com Hosted two-hour indoor parties for kids of all ages. Party size limit is 10. Tue - Fri $175; Sat 2 - 4 p.m. or 3 - 5 p.m. $265; Sun any two hour window from 1 - 5 p.m. $265. Includes drinks, paper goods, use of golf range. You bring cake (no ice cream). Franklin Family Entertainment Center 1200 Lakeview Drive 615-790-2695 • franklinlanes.com Three different packages include “Bowl-A-Rama” for $16.99 per person; “Super Striker” for $17.99 per person; and “Super Deluxe Extravaganza” for $21.99 per person. Parties vary by amenities. Glow Galaxy 121 Seaboard Lane, Franklin 615-370-4386 • glowgalaxy.com Parties for 90 minutes or two hours include 13 kids. The “Almost Everything” party includes invites, glow bracelets, a neon T-shirt, crown or tiara and gift for the birthday child, drinks, candles, paper products, thank you’s and a party host. The “Everything” party also includes pizza & goody bags. Add-ons available. Kings Bowl 1910 Galleria Blvd., Ste. 120 Franklin • 844-683-4500 kingsbowlamerica/coolspringsfranklin Customized birthday packages for kids run the gamut in range from

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Mobile Party Services Fairytaled 615-624-3790 fairytaled.com A princess party will come to you weekends and evenings — choose your princess and amenities. Mr. Bryan Ice Cream 615-513-1466 mrbryanicecream.com This kid-friendly ice cream truck features genuine ice cream, sherbet, fruit bars, Italian ice, fro yo and other frozen novelties. Cost starts at $200 (includes $200 worth of frozen treats) in the Nashville area. Available in a 50-mile radius for additional fee. Kona Ice Music City 615-944-KONA 615-567-6340 (South) kona-ice.com Bring a shaved ice truck come to your child’s party. Call for pricing. LPG Sports Academy Mobile Party 615-891-7028 lpgsportsnashville.com Based on availability, mobile parties include one hour of sports activities conducted by LPG coaches. Cost is $149 an hour for up to 16 kids. Rolling Video Games 615-669-6249 • rollingvideogames.com/nashville.html The climate-controlled, selfpowered mobile video game theater accommodates 16 gamers at a time with all the newest games for Wii, Playstation and X-box with a game coach. Cost is $199 - $225. Ask about add-ons.

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B ig Book of Birthdays! CLIMB OR ZIP The Crag at Cool Springs 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 10 Franklin • 615-661-9444 iloverockclimbing.com An all-inclusive two-hour “Party Package” is for 10 climbers with two staff belayers; belaying orientation for parents, two large pizzas, two liters soda, T-shirt for birthday kid, paper goods. Add on party favors for extra. Bring your own cake. SOAR Adventure Tower 3794 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 615-721-5103 soaradventure.com Four levels of climbing and more than 110 climbing elements for birthday groups. Two-hour parties are for 12 guests ages 9 and older with adult participation required for kids 12 and younger. Included are “Soar” passes and a reserved patio area with picnic table and a T-shirt for the birthday child. Bring in any food and decorations you want. In addition, Mini Golf opens this month and can be an add-on to your “Soar” party or chosen solely as a Mini Golf party. Tue - Thu parties are ($300); Fri - Sun ($350).

ON or IN THE WATER Williamson County Parks & Recreation wcparksandrec.com Pool parties through the rec are two-and-a-half hours long and include a party room for your food and decor. Indoor parties at Franklin and Longview only. Outdoor parties at Franklin, Fairview, Longview & Nolensville. Parties are for children age 3 - 15 only. Cost is $150 for a maximum of 25 children. To schedule parties: Franklin (615790-5719, ext. 2022 or 2027) ; Longview (615-302-0971, ext. 2212 or 2213); Fairview (615799-9331, ext. 2311 or 2312); or Nolensville (615-786-0200, ext. 2414 or 2413).

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American Girl 1800 Galleria Blvd. Franklin • 877-247-5223 americangirl.com/retail/nashville Parties happen in The Bistro restaurant. Parties start at $31 per girl, $21 per adult, escalating by ages of girls. Birthday meal includes a signature cake and ice cream, goody bags and doll tiaras, a special gift for the birthday girl and digital invitations.

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Creekside Riding Stables 2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin 615-595-7547 creeksideridingstables.com Two different parties to choose from: “2 Pony Party at Creekside” ($275) is a two-hour party for ages 7 and younger. Horseback games and tables provided for your food. Or, “Trail Ride Party,” for ages 7 and older is $40 per rider for one - five participants. Includes mini lesson and one-hour ride. Extreme Escape Games 1735 Galleria Blvd., Ste. 105 Franklin 615-332-5535 extremeescapegames.net Escape rooms accommodate up to 12 people. Got more than 12? No problem; the escape portion can be divided up into multiple groups. The big party room can accommodate large groups for food and drinks, cake, presents and more. Call for pricing, and tours of the facility are available, too. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Road, Brentwood 615-370-4672 owlshill.org/events/birthday-parties Numerous parties include an “Owl” party, “Nature” party, “Butterfly” and others. Mon - Thu costs $280; Fri - Sun $350. Provided is a craft project, gift for the birthday child and a small favor for each guest. You provide the rest. Snip-Its 790 Jordan Road, Franklin 615-771-3633 • snipits.com Various parties available, starting at $199 for up to six children. Parties include a goody bag for each guest and special gift for birthday child. $50 deposit required to hold party and is applied toward balance at the end.

Cedar Creek Sports Center 10770 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet 615-754-2744 cedarcreeksportscenter.com Have a birthday party with mini golf, a driving range, go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, a game room and more. Party rooms available. Cost is $9 - $10 per person with a minimum of eight. Optional add-ons available, too. CheerVille Athletics 5510 E. Division St., Mt. Juliet 615-543-1909 cheerville.com/mt-juliet Cost is $125 with no minimum on guests and includes invitations, party gifts for the guests and bounce house. Add-ons available for additional fees. Intrique Athletics 300 N. Maple St., Lebanon 615-443-7995 • intriguegym.com Have a two-hour party featuring gymnastics equipment, a foam pit, trampolines, climbing ropes, uneven bars, balance beams and more. Cost is $100 - $250 for 10 - 20 or more guests. Pump It Up 1279 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet 615-758-5126 pumpitupparty.com Bounce on inflatable play structures for your party. They also offer overnight birthday parties. Cost is $149 - $379 depending upon package and number of children bouncing. Add-ons available for an additional fee, too. Universal Gymnastics 5003 Market Place, Mt. Juliet 615-758-4791 universalgymtn.com Birthday parties are two hours long, and themes include gymnastics, dance, urban movement, Little Ninja’s (ages up to 9 years) and Ninja Warrior Course (ages 10 and older). Cost is $350 for up to 11 participants or $450 for 12 - 20 participants.

ARTS Fired Up! 1233 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet 615-773-4445 firedupprovidence.com Have a pottery painting party for up to 15 guests for a one-and-a-halfhour party. Cost is $15 - $20 per child.

JoAnn Fabric 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road Ste. 640, Mt. Juliet 615-773-1800 • joann.com Craft birthday parties for up to 10 kids cost $125. Rock Zone School of Music 11902 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet 615-562-0070 rockzonemusic.com Have a rockin’ birthday party and make music to perform with friends and family including a full sound system, photo booth and more. Cost is $19 per child with a minimum of eight ($15 each additional child). Add-ons available for an additional fee, too.

BOWLING Pro Bowl West 501 West Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 615-449-3898 probowlwestlebanon.com Sixteen lanes, an arcade and billiards. Party packages start at $109.95 (10 guests) - $139.95 (15 guests).

ON or IN THE WATER Ava’s Splash Pad 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy. Mt. Juliet 615-758-6522 • mtjuliet-tn.gov Rent the parks department’s spray ground for $200 for one-and-a-half hours. Cedars of Lebanon State Park 328 Cedar Forest Road, Lebanon 615-443-2769 • tnstateparks.com Rent the pool for your next party. Call for pricing and available times. Don Fox Park Wading Pool 416 Baird Park Cir., Lebanon 615-453-4545, ext. 6104 lebanontn.org Rent the 60-foot wading pool for small children and their parents after hours any night for $125. Jimmy Floyd Family Center 511 N Castle Heights Ave. Lebanon 615-453-4545 • lebanontn.org Rent the multipurpose room with kitchen for $50 for two hours ($10 each additional hour), the indoor pool for $175 for two hours ($200 with the multipurpose room) with up to 50 swimmers and the outdoor pool for $300 for two hours ($325 with multipurpose room) and up to 100 swimmers.

DESTINATIONS Chuck E Cheese’s 60 Belinda Pkwy., Mt. Juliet 615-773-8400 chuckecheese.com Four packages range from $13.99 - $18.99/child and include pizza, party host, games and other activities. Daybreak Farm & Riding Academy 6073 Maddox Road, Mt. Juliet 615-979-2199 daybreakfarmsaddlebreds.com Horse birthday parties for ages 3 and older allow guests to meet the horses, help brush and get them ready for a ride, give the horses treats and make a horseshoe craft. Call for pricing.

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Metro Parks & Recreation 615-862-8400 nashville.gov/parks Picnic shelters are $60 for a full day, $30 for half. Percy Warner Park shelter rental is $50 for a half day/$100 full day. Additional permits are required for sound systems and extras like staging and inflatables. You can also rent ball fields for $40 during the day, $60 at night; two-hour rentals. Rates listed are for Davidson County residents. Non residents pay more.

RUTHERFORD Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department 615-890-5333 murfreesborotn.gov/parks Several pavilions for rent throughout the parks. Cost is $40 - $50 for half day, $80 - $240 full day. Patterson Park Community Center has a dining room with kitchen, game room, gyms, racquetball courts and a theater available for rent ranging from $4 - $150 per hour plus an additional set-up and cleaning fee for some. The McFadden Community Center has a community room, game room, gymnasium and two meeting rooms available for rent for $15 - $40 per hour. The Lions Club at Cannonsburgh Village is available for rent.

Six1Five 139 Lineberry Blvd., Mt. Juliet 615-754-5556 615sportstraining.com Have a sports party with up to three games (pick from dodgeball, flag football, Wiffle ball, soccer, relay races, Carolina football or kickball) for two hour party (with 90 minutes of field time), T-shirt for the birthday kid and paper goods (cups, napkins, plates). Cost is $209 for up to 20 children ($10 each additional child).

David Deaton Karate Studio 1249 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet 615-754-6878 1029 W. Main St., Ste. F, Lebanon 615-547-1754 dojoupdate.com Karate parties include a T-shirt for the birthday child, half-hour street safety class, teamwork skills development through fun games and more. Cost is $200 for one-and-a-half hours for up to 15 children ($10 each additional child); includes invitations.

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Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet 615-754-1221 sharkeyscutsforkids.com The birthday girl and her friends can enjoy a Glamour Day in the “Glamour/Tween Lounge” with a hairstyle, make-up application and mini-cure. Call for pricing.

Wilderness Station 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro 615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks A retreat room is available for rent for $15 - $25 per hour with a two-hour minimum and up to 75 people. There are birthday party programs available, too, for $3 per child. Smyrna Parks & Recreation Department 615-459-9773 townofsmyrna.org There are several pavilions to rent at many parks in Smyrna and cost $30 for a half day and $50 for the full day. The Assembly Hall, HilltopRosenwald Community Center and the Train Depot are available for rent for $75 half day, $150 full day for 50 - 100 people. La Vergne Parks & Recreation 615-793-3224 • lavergnetn.gov The Bicentennial Park pavilion is available to reserve at no charge. The Multi-purpose Building is available for rent for $150 per day for up to 200 people. The two Veterans Park pavilions are available for rent for $50 each per day.

SUMNER Gallatin Parks & Recreation 615-451-5911 gallatinleisureservices.com/parks Most pavilions and shelters in the parks system are free to use for Sumner County residents — just reserve in advance! The new

covered pavilion by the brand-new pool behind the Gallatin Civic Center is $50 for private parties. Hendersonville Parks 615-822-3898 hendersonvilleparks.org There are three parks with 11 shelters available to rent in four-hour blocks, and they include grills. Standard shelters are $25, and the large one is $75.

WILLIAMSON City of Brentwood 615-371-0080 • brentwoodtn.gov Pavilions, shelters and athletic courts/fields can be rented at Granny White Park, River Park, Owl Creek Park, Crockett Park and Deerwood Arboretum and Nature Center. Fee requires a $50 refundable deposit for residents and nonresidents. Additional fees for outof-county guests are $50 - $75 for up to four hours and $100 - $150 for five hours or more. Additional rental fees apply to ball fields, multi-purpose fields, tennis courts, volleyball court. Call Mike Sallee for fees at 615-371-0080. City of Franklin 615-794-2103 franklintn.gov/parks Pavilions, shelters and athletic fields can be rented at Jim Warren Park, Aspen Grove Park, Pinkerton Park, Liberty Park and Fieldstone Park. Pavilions are $100 - $125 for day rental. Athletic fields can be rented on a day basis.

Williamson County Parks & Recreation 615-790-5719 wcparksandrec.com Operates more than 30 parks and facilities in Williamson County. To see all facilities, go to the website and click on “facilities and parks.” To make an inquiry, call the main number above.

WILSON Mt. Juliet Parks & Recreation mtjuliet-tn.gov There are four pavilions and a gazebo at Charlie Daniels Park that are available for rental all year long. Cost is $40 for four hours and up to 75 people. There are three meeting rooms at the Mt. Juliet Community Center that are available for rental. Cost is $25 $35 per hour. City of Lebanon Recreation Department lebanontn.org Don Fox Park has four pavilions that can be rented out in four-hour blocks. Cost is $30 - $38 per time block. Cedars of Lebanon State Park 615-443-2769 tnstateparks.com There are three picnic shelters/ pavilions available for rent with up to 60 - 80 people and costs $40 - $50.

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DAILY ACTIVITIES Events in day-by-day order.

57 SPOTLIGHT: CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL Ya know ya love it! Learn what’s new this year, plus free stages!

59 SPOTLIGHT: FREE FISHING RODEOS Angling fun for kids at several fishing holes around the mid-state.

PUPPET-MAKING WORKSHOPS AND STORYTELLING AT

STRING CITY June 26 - July 8

The Dolly Parton marionette in String City. Inset: “Creative Zone” puppet-making workshops take place for all ages on the same day as the marionette shows.

The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s charming production of String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music & Puppetry returns for 24 FREE performances! Taking place Mon - Sat at 10 & 11:30 a.m., puppetry storytelling covers country music’s history. In addition,“Creative Zone: Puppet Making” workshops take place during each String City installment (free with gate admission). The drop-in program is from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. All ages get to create their own puppets and put on a mini show. Call 615-416-2001 or visit countrymusichalloffame.org.

SNOOPY AND BELLE IN FASHION

Thru Sunday, June 11 The Mall at Green Hills, Nashville • Page 46 The Peanuts pooch and his sis are decked out in mini-couture from top designers like Donna Karan (pictured here), Calvin Klein and more. The exhibit is FREE!

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PURITY MISS MARTHA’S ICE CREAM CRANKIN’

Sunday, June 11 First Presbyterian Church, Nashville Page 60 Sample lots of homemade ice cream flavors during this 32nd annual fundraiser for the Martha O’Bryan Center.

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SMALL FRY TRI

Saturday, June 10 Old Fort Park, Murfreesboro • Page 60 Little ones can have fun participating in a pintsized triathlon where they ride tricycles, run and “swim” (run through sprinklers).

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT

Thursdays, June 22 - Aug. 31 Cheekwood, Nashville • Page 68 Enjoy Cheekwood after hours with live music, picnicking on the lawn and other activities.

STRING CITY

June 26 - July 8 Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville Page 72 Kids will love learning the history of country music through marionettes and other puppets during this captivating show.

KIDS ARTS FESTIVAL OF TENNESSEE

Saturday, June 3 Pinkerton Park, Franklin • Page 49 This statewide art showcase celebrates the work of K - 12 students. Kids can enjoy hands-on art-making fun, and there will be music, dance and theater performances, too!

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Saturday, June 17 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Page 65 The YouTube star from the U.K. is touring the U.S. with his live family show, and he’s bringing along his pug for the party!

FUN FRIDAY: TOUCH A TRUCK

Friday, June 9 Moss-Wright Park, Goodlettsville Page 57 Kids of all ages can have fun climbing on and exploring lots of different construction vehicles, cop cars, fire trucks and other machines.

CHINA LIGHTS

Thru Sunday, June 11 The Fairgrounds, Nashville Page 45 Dozens of Chinese lantern designs illuminate The Fairgrounds, plus there are nightly dance and music performances.

CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

June 8 - 11 Downtown Nashville Page 57 Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town and Eric Church are just a few of this year’s big headliners. Discover what’s new this year, too, plus free stages of fun!

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String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry tells the story of Nashville’s emergence as Music City as portrayed by marionettes, shadow puppets, and more. Over thirty country artists appear in puppet form. Co-presented by Nashville Public Library’s Wishing Chair Productions.

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THU 1 S 10th Annual

Taste of Gallatin

615-452-4000 or gallatintn.org All ages. Gallatin Civic Center, 210 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; $15 advance/$20 gate adults, $5 ages 4 - 10. Sample foods from local restaurants, caterers and groceries.

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615-350-7200 or ozartsnashville.org All ages. OZ Arts, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $30 adults, free ages 12 & younger. Two artists weave traditional Appalachian and Chinese folk music.

R All Around the World

bit.ly/1w9hggt All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m. Games and activities followed by a screening of Sing!

615-962-8773 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. Bradley Academy Museum & Cultural Center, 511 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 1 - 2 p.m.; $3. Learn about other cultures with crafts, facts, music, dance and food.

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R Animal Antics

N FREE 23rd Annual Movies in the Park

Rock ‘n’ Roll

615-822-0789 or hendersonvillearts.org All ages. Monthaven, 1017 Antebellum Cir., Hendersonville; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. A photography exhibit of rock music icons by Nancy Lee Andrews. Runs thru June 9.

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Fri in June 2 p.m.; $8. Meet one of the center’s resident animals.

N FREE Back Porch Concert Series

fontanel.com All ages. Fontanel, 4125 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville;

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Live music, lawn games, a car show, food trucks and more.

R Busy Bees

615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3. Group activities that stimulate your tot’s coordination.

N China Lights

chinalightsnashvilletn.com All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; Thru June 11: Tue - Sun 5:30 - 10 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 children. Illuminated Chinese lantern sculptures, performances, art and more.

N Copland’s Third

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Fri 7 p.m., Sat - Sun 8 p.m.; $21 - $143. Classical music with Nashville Symphony.

Creative Zone: Design Your Award

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Country Music Hall

of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger). Create an award using art materials and found objects.

R DC Storytime

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; every Mon - Fri in June at 11 a.m.; $8. Enjoy an interactive story.

R Earth and Space

Explorations

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $3. Explore our planet and outer space.

N Emergence

615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com/ emergence-2017 Ages 12+. Nashville Ballet Studio A, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville; Thu - Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 7 & 9:30 p.m.; $35. A showcase of raw, unfiltered works followed by the artists discussing them.

S Everybody Loves Opal

615-826-6037 or hpactn.com Ages 10+. Hendersonville Performing Arts Company, 260 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $18 adults, $15 students. A middle-aged recluse lives in a worn down mansion at the edge of the city dump.

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ville Summer Concert Series

streetsofindianlake.com All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6:30 - 9 p.m. Live music by local bands.

S FREE Music on Main

goodlettsvillechamber.com All ages. City Hall Lawn, 105 S. Main St., Goodlettsville; 6:30 - 8 p.m. A night of music with Martin Family Circus.

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N FREE Evening on the Farm

landtrusttn. org All ages. Glen Leven Farm, 4000 Franklin Pike, Nashville; 5 - 7 p.m.; suggested $10 donation per vehicle. Bring a picnic, plant a Tennessee wildflower, sample raw honey and more.

Sing! kicks off the 23rd Annual Movies in the Park at Elmington in Nashville on Thursday, June 1. Admission is FREE!

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615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Fri in June at 3 p.m.; $8. Explore the mysteries of the Murfree Spring wetland.

N Opry

Country Classics

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $38 - $68. Larry Gatlin hosts a night of country music.

N FREE Parnassus Storytime

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

R Science a la Cart

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Fri in June at 12 p.m.; $8. Participate in science experiments.

R Youth

615-298-5478 or shopgreenhills.com All ages. The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; Thru June 11: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m. See 10-inch Snoopy and Belle dolls decked out in minicouture by the world’s top fashion designers.

615-907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 8 - 15. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $3. Beginners to advanced players can develop and refine their skills like bumping, setting and spiking.

FREE Snoopy and Belle in Fashion

W FREE Teen Anime Club

615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library Ages 13+. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m. Watch anime, make crafts and enjoy snacks.

R Water Polo

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

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FRI 2 W 13 the Musical

615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; Fri 7 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.; $13 $25. Act Too Players presents this coming-of-age tale about discovering that “cool” is sometimes where we least expect it.

FREE A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll See Thursday, June 1.

W Arena Polo

615-800-2268 or franklinpolo.com All ages. Harlinsdale Farm TSC Arena, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 5:45 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 10 & younger. USA vs Mexico.

R Arsenic & Old Lace N Family Program: 615-893-9825 or mltarts.com Ages 10+. Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro; Thru June 11: Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 students. In this stage comedy, a drama critic deals with his homicidal family.

N Brew at the Zoo

615-833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org Ages 21+. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville; 6:30 - 11 p.m.; $55 - $125 ($25 DDs). Animals, live music, local food trucks and more than 100 craft beers on tap.

R FREE Citizen Science: Frog Watch USA

615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m. Learn about local wetlands and report data on the calls of frogs and toads.

June and July bring a bounty of family flicks to screens all over Middle Tennessee. Chain theaters like Regal, Malco and AMC offer cheap kid-friendly movies for just a couple bucks. There are lots of opportunities for free films, too, like outdoor screenings courtesy of your local Parks and Rec department. Find the info you need at nashvilleparent.com/lets-go-movies-2.

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org Ages 7+. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger). Try your hand at the electric guitar.

N Four Voices

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39.50 - $84.50. A night of music with Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Indigo Girls.

R FREE Friday Night Live

615-895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com All ages. Downtown Square, 20 N. Public Square, Murfreesboro; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Enjoy live music by The Pilots.

N Grand Ole Opry

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800-733-6779 or opry.com All ages. Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $38 - $95. Country legends and contemporary stars perform their hits.

R Drum it Up

N FREE Green Hills

N Copland’s Third See Thursday, June 1.

N Creative Zone:

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SENSATIONAL SUMMER MOVIES!

Beginner Electric Guitar Workshop

615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 5 - 10. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3. Get moving in this drumming exercise class.

N Emergence

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S Everybody

Loves Opal

See Thursday, June 1.

Community Story and Playtime

615-269-4521 or stpaulcommunitychurch.org All ages. St. Paul Community Church, 5035 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m. Stories and playground activities.

S FREE Hendersonville Cruise In

streetsofindianlake.com All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m. A classic car show with music from the ’50s & ’60s.

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THINGS TO DO R KidFIT: Movers

and Shakers (Register)

615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 1 - 3. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 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 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 11:05 - 11:45 a.m.; $3. Run, jump and play while learning skills like balance, coordination, listening and taking turns.

W Legally Blonde

615-791-5007 or pull-tight.com Ages 10+. Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Thru June 10: Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $18 adults, $12 students. A musical about a sorority girl who enrolls in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend.

W FREE Lego

Mania (Register)

615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.gov/library Ages 5 - 12. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Build different designs.

W FREE Leiper’s Fork Movie Night

615-870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com All ages. Lawn Chair Theater, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for an outdoor family-friendly flick.

N FREE Movie in the Park

615-758-6522 or mjparksandrec.org All ages. Charlie Daniels Park, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 7:45 p.m. An outdoor screening of The Secret Life of Pets.

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R Movie in the Park 615-459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org All ages. Rotary Soccer Park, Soccer Way, Smyrna; 5:30 p.m.; $1. An outdoor screening of Sing! at dark. Inflatables and train rides available ($1 per person) when gates open.

N FREE Musicians

Corner Acoustic Night

musicianscornernashville.com All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m. An acoustic concert plus children’s activities in Kidsville.

R FREE Parent and Me Drum Circle

615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 2 - 5. General Bragg Pavilion, 1540 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 10:45 11:30 a.m. Various rhythmic games exploring the djembe. Limited space; first come, first served.

N Really Rosie

615-598-8950 or encoretheatre-company.org All ages. Encore Theatre Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; Thru June 11: Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 ages 12 & younger. This Maurice Sendak/Carole King musical is about the sassiest kid on her Brooklyn block who has showbiz fantasies.

N FREE Red

Caboose Concert

615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Red Caboose Park, 684 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 7 - 9 p.m. The Harry Fontana Trio performs rockabilly music.

N Second Annual

Tennessee Playwright Festival

615-847-0934 or lakewoodtheatreco.com All ages. Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; Thru June 11: Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $10. Staged

readings of plays by local playwrights.

N FREE Big

N Game

R Secret

615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m. Learn to swing dance with music by Music City Swing.

bit.ly/2ojlclp Middle School. Google Fiber Space, 1108 Division St., Nashville; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $99. Girls can learn about STEM through a sportscentered context.

N Concert Poster

N Grand Ole Opry

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org Ages 5+. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger). Learn to make a concert poster.

S FREE Henderson-

Garden Party

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org Ages 21+. Home of Ellen & Paul Wilson, 1001 E. Main St., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; $100. Open bar, silent auction and food from Five Senses. Benefits Discovery Center.

R Toddler Time with Thomas

615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 5 & younger. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3. Follow directions, work together and learn body part recognition.

SAT 3

Band Dance

Workshop: Zac Brown Band Style

N FREE Coopertown Barrel Festival

See Thursday, June 1.

615-382-4470 or coopertowntn.org All ages. Old Coopertown Road, Springfield; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Live music, exhibits, wooden barrel races, tractor showings, corn hole and checkers tournaments, kids’ activities and more.

N Copland’s Third

W 13 the Musical See Friday, June 2.

FREE A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll FREE Alice in Wonderland

acttooplayers.com All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; Sat 10 a.m., Sun 1 p.m. Act Too Players presents a stage production of a girl’s journey down the rabbit hole into a world of talking animals.

R Arsenic & Old Lace

ville Main Street Porch Fest

facebook.com/events /1540420129325737 All ages. Hazel Path, 105 Hazel Path, Hendersonville; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Music by local bands, arts/crafts, a car show, food trucks and kids’ zone.

N FREE Hike the Old Roadway (Register)

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Celebrate National Trails Day with a trek around the twomile paved loop. Stroller and wheelchair friendly.

W Hillbilly Half

R Crafternoon

hillbillyhalf.com All ages. Grass Lot, 4100 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 6:30 a.m.; $75 half, $35 5K. A half marathon and 5K through Leipers Fork.

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2:30 p.m.; $8. Participate in a supervised art activity.

N Creative Zone:

W Art with Abby:

See Thursday, June 1.

615-370-4672 or owlshill.org Adults. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $40. Create two types of accordion books.

See Friday, June 2.

See Thursday, June 1.

See Friday, June 2.

Bookmaking Part I (Register)

Changers (Register)

Design Your Award

Marathon

FREE Home Depot Kids’ Workshop (Register)

S Everybody

homedepot.com Ages 5 - 12. Home Depot (find a location near you at the website); 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Create a wooden tic-tactoe game. Find a store near you at the website.

See Thursday, June 1.

N Honeyfest

N Emergence

See Thursday, June 1.

Loves Opal

N Four Voices See Friday, June 2.

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

pollinating bees through discovery and activities.

FREE How to Be a Ballerina Workshop (Register)

615-662-4819 or danceinbloom.com Ages 3 - 5 from 9:15 10:15 a.m.; ages 5 - 7 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Dance in Bloom, 7982 Coley Davis Road, Nashville. A ballet story, instruction on dance studio technique and learning basic ballet technique.

FREE Kids Arts

Festival of Tennessee

615-794-2103 or franklintn.gov/parks All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Statewide K - 12 students showcase their visual art and present live performances in dance, music and theater.

Kids’ Construction Fun Festival

615-274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com All ages. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12. Join Digger Dan to operate machinery in a special construction site area in addition to lots of other activities.

Kids’ Cooking Class (Register)

615-956-6077 or thecuriouskitchen.net Ages 6 - 15. The Curious Kitchen, 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $50. Explore the art of cooking with fresh herbs.

FREE Kidsville

kidsvilleonline.org Ages 12 & younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. Hear a Greek mythology tale then create your own muse game.

Legally Blonde See Friday, June 2.

FREE Little Art

House Open House

615-933-9644 or littlearthousenashville.com All ages. Little Art House, 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Check out the brand-new location, and kids can participate in handson art activities (designed for ages 4 - 12). Plus, learn about classes, camps and workshops.

Music Country Grand Prix

musiccountrygrandprix.com All ages. Brownland Farm, 1155 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 3 p.m.; $15 adults, free ages 9 & younger. This equestrian show jumping competition benefits Saddle Up!

FREE Music in the Vines

615-395-0102 or arringtonvineyards.com All ages. Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington; Sat 4 - 8 p.m., Sun 2 - 6 p.m. Enjoy live bluegrass and jazz music in two different settings on the property.

FREE Musicians Corner

musicianscornernashville.com All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 12 - 6 p.m. An afternoon of live music by different bands, plus children’s activities in Kidsville.

Opera

on the Mountain

615-832-5242 or nashvilleopera.org All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 6 - 10 p.m.; $30 - $85. Nashville Opera presents a night of music. Afterward, stargaze through the giant telescope. (please turn the page)

A local boy shows off his creation at Little Art House. Check out the new Hillsboro Village digs and enjoy hands-on activities during the open house on Saturday, June 3.

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THINGS TO DO N FREE Parnassus

Saturday Storytime

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

N FREE Providence Summer Concert Series

in Franklin, Goodlettsville and Murfreesboro; 9 - 10 a.m.; $8 ages 4 & older, $4 ages 3 & younger. Children with special needs can enjoy a private hour of jumping on trampolines and playing on the equipment.

N Summer

Laser Shows

See Friday, June 2.

615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/lasers All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 8 - 11 p.m.; $4 members, $8 nonmembers per show. Brilliant lasers, immersive full-dome imagery and millions of stars dance to various styles of music.

W Rent (School

N FREE Summer

615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com Ages 13+. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; Sat 4 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 & 7 p.m.; $13 - $25. Act Too Players present this musical about impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive in NYC.

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Discover the new summer story along the Little Acorn Trail.

N Second Annual

Crest Concert

shopprovidencemarketplace.com All ages. Providence Marketplace, 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet; 6 8:30 p.m. Live music by local acts.

N Really Rosie Edition)

Tennessee Playwright Festival

See Friday, June 2.

R Secret

Garden Tour

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Various locations in Murfreesboro; Sat 10 a.m. 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $10. Stroll through private gardens around the ‘Boro during this benefit for the Discovery Center.

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 King Lear.

Special Needs Jump

gotjumpstreet.com/tennessee All ages. JumpStreet locations

StoryWalk Reveal

S FREE Sumner 615-325-4086 or sumnercrestwinery.com All ages. Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 E. Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 6:30 p.m. Bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets for a night of music from the ’50s & ’60s.

S FREE Water Safety Day

615-851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.com All ages. Pleasant Green Pool, 360 Pleasant Green Drive, Goodlettsville; 9 - 11 a.m. Take a dip in the pool and visit educational booths to learn how to stay safe in the water.

W Westhaven Home & Garden Tour

westhaventn.com All ages. Westhaven Community, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin; 12 - 4 p.m.; $20. Tour 10 different homes and courtyards.

SUN 4 W FREE Alice in Wonderland

See Saturday, June 3.

R Arsenic & Old Lace See Friday, June 2.

R Crafternoon

See Saturday, June 3.

N Creative Zone:

Design Your Award

See Thursday, June 1.

N FREE Dragon Music Sunday

hwen.org All ages. Fannie Mae Dees Park, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville; 4 - 6:30 p.m. Local bands perform a variety of genres.

S Everybody Loves Opal

See Thursday, June 1.

W Legally Blonde

Children can join Digger Dan for bulldozing fun during the Kids Construction Fun Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms on Saturday, June 3.

See Friday, June 2.

N FREE Make Letterpress Art

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Hatch Show Print, 224 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 12, 1 & 2 p.m. Kids can explore old-school printmaking techniques today at Hatch Show Print.

W FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, June 3.

R Oaklands Exhibit Opening

615-893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org All ages. Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 1 - 4 p.m.; $15 adults, $6 students, free ages 5 & younger. Behind Closed Doors: At Home Wear and Underwear runs through Aug. 5.

N Really Rosie See Friday, June 2.

W Rent (School

N The Age

See Saturday, June 3.

615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children. Discover the brutal and ineffective medical practices of the Jacksonian era.

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N Sam’s Place:

Music for the Spirit

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $27.50 - $39.50. Steven Curtis Chapman hosts a night of inspirational music with guests CeCe Winans, Mark Wills and others.

N Second Annual

Tennessee Playwright Festival

See Friday, June 2.

R Secret

Garden Tour

See Saturday, June 3.

N FREE Tennessee Vintage Baseball

tennesseevintagebaseball.com All ages. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; 12 p.m. Cumberlanders vs Maroons & Travellers vs Phoenix.

of Heroic Medicine

W Westhaven Home & Garden Tour

See Saturday, June 3.

MON 5 N Darius Rucker & Friends

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $50 - $100. A night of music benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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THINGS TO DO N Early Explorers

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

W Nolensville

Wiggles and Giggles

615-786-0200, ext. 2410, or wcparksandrec.com Ages 3 - 6. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.; $2. Organized games and playtime.

R Tumbleweeds (Register)

615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 3 - 5. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; $3. Learn the basic techniques of tumbling.

TUE 6 S FREE A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll

See Thursday, June 1.

R Busy Bees

See Thursday, June 1.

N Creative Zone:

Make a Backstage Pass

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate

admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger). Design a custom backstage pass for the concert of your dreams.

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

N Kids at the Capitol: Face it Fitness

615-784-4014 or capitoltheatretn.com All ages. Capitol Theatre, 110 W. Main St., Lebanon; 11:30 a.m.; $5 kids, free adults. Physical fitness education and movement.

W Knee-High

Naturalists: Critters in the Creek (Register)

615-370-4672 or owlshill.org Ages 3 - 5. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 11:30 a.m.; $10 adult/child pair. Wear water shoes and hunt for creek creatures.

N Learn to

Ice Skate (Register)

615-928-7977 or nashvilleiceskate.com Ages 3+. Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; June 6 - July 22: Tue/Thu 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. or Sat 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.; $150 for seven classes. Figure and hockey skating instruction for all levels.

W FREE Observatory Open House Day (Register)

615-373-4897 or dyer. vanderbilt.edu Ages 8+. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn about the observatory.

FREE Opry Plaza Party

opry.com All ages. Opry Plaza, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville; 5 p.m. Games, vendors, food trucks and music by Parmalee.

N Stars for

Second Harvest

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $55. Craig Wiseman and friends perform a benefit concert for Second Harvest Food Bank.

W FREE Teen

Tuesdays @ 2: Spray Art T-Shirts (Register)

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he celestial event of a lifetime hits Nashville on Monday, Aug. 21 — a total solar eclipse! Nashville’s a prime viewing spot; in fact, eclipse enthusiasts from across the globe are flocking to Music City to witness the heavenly happening — the last time one was seen here was July 29, 1478! Adventure Science Center (ASC) has big plans in August, and it’s gearing up now by engaging kids in eclipse science. This month, ASC hosts Science Live! presentations on Mondays at various times and locations in the building. Educators will teach kids science concepts through demonstrations and hands-on activities. Learn safe viewing strategies and more. ASC is located at 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville. Admission is $14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12. Call 615-862-5160 or visit adventuresci.org.

615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.gov/library Ages 13+. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 2 - 3:30 p.m. Express creativity on a spray art shirt (blank shirts provided).

N The Tennessean Sports Awards

615-782-4040 or tpac.org All ages. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $37.50. The awards honor the top high school athletes in Middle Tennessee.

R Water Polo

See Thursday, June 1.

W Youth Yoga

615-786-0200, ext. 2418, or wcparksandrec.com Ages 7 - 12. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.; $4. Learn yoga poses and techniques.

WED 7 S FREE A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll

See Thursday, June 1.

N FREE Become a

Naturalist (Register)

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Use scientists’ tools to hone your naturalist skills.

N Creative Zone:

Make a Backstage Pass

See Tuesday, June 6.

W Fairview Wiggles and Giggles

wcparksandrec.com Ages 3 - 6. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 9 - 10 a.m.; $2. Games and play time.

N Family Science Lab: Investigators

615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/ familyscience Ages 6 - 9. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $5 per child plus gate admission ($14.95 adults, $10.95 kids). Learn how science makes our lives easier and our “footprints” smaller.

R FREE June in the Creek

615-907-3538 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 6+. Cason Lane Greenway, 1100 Cason Trail, Murfreesboro; 9:30 - 11 a.m. Listen to a story then wade in the Stones River. (please turn the page)

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THINGS TO DO R KidFIT: Movers

R Tumbleweeds

See Friday, June 2.

R KidFIT: Twist and

615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks See Monday, June 5.

See Friday, June 2.

R Wild Things

W FREE Kids’ Hour

615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 a.m.; $3. This naturethemed program includes songs, crafts, hikes and other activities.

and Shakers (Register)

Shout (Register)

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

W Knee-High

Naturalists: Critters in the Creek (Register)

See Tuesday, June 6.

W FREE Let’s Get Crafty

877-247-5223 or americangirl.com/retail/ nashville.php Ages 8+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 1 - 2 p.m. Enjoy American Girl-themed craft projects.

N Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 10 p.m.; $35 - $45. A night of country music with guests Connie Smith, The Wild Feathers, Tommy Emmanuel and more.

R FREE Messy Kids Day (Register)

townofsmyrna.org Ages 3 - 6. SOAC, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 5 p.m. Squish, splash, color, bubble and dig at the Discovery Den.

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THU 8 N FREE 23rd Annual Movies in the Park

bit.ly/1w9hggt All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m. Games and activities followed by a screening of Star Wars: Rogue One.

615-400-7733 or offthesquarefranklin.com All ages. Theatre at Academy Park, 120 Everbright Ave., Franklin; Thru June 17: Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 7 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 kids. Off the Square’s musical about a magical nanny.

N FREE Nashville

Symphony Community Concert

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7:30 p.m. Classical selections plus music from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $35 - $45. A night of folk and country-rock music.

N Sister Act

615-646-9977 or dinnertheatre.com Ages 10+. Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thru July 21: Thu - Sat 6 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.; $60 adults, $30 students/children. A worldly murder witness hides out in a convent in this musical comedy.

W Summer Night Hike (Register)

615-370-4672 or owlshill.org Ages 9+. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 7:30 - 9 p.m.; $10. A night of nakedeye astronomy and learning nighttime sounds.

R Water Polo

See Thursday, June 1.

R Youth Volleyball Class

See Thursday, June 1.

FRI 9 S FREE A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll

See Thursday, June 1.

N FREE Parnassus Storytime

See Thursday, June 1.

Rock ‘n’ Roll

See Thursday, June 1.

R All Around the World

See Thursday, June 1.

N FREE Back Porch Concert Series

fontanel.com See Thursday, June 1.

R Busy Bees

See Thursday, June 1.

N Creative Zone:

Make a Backstage Pass

See Tuesday, June 6.

R Earth and Space

tbra.org All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m. The Tennessee Bicycle Racing association hosts this bike race with youth and adult competitors.

See Thursday, June 1.

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W Mary Poppins

W Roger McGuinn

S FREE A Dose of

N FREE Music City Crits

Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6:30 - 9 p.m. Live music by local bands.

Explorations

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

S FREE Henderson-

ville Summer Concert Series

streetsofindianlake.com All ages. The Streets of Indian

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THINGS TO DO Manchester; 10 a.m.; $349.50. The four-day musical festival on a 700-acre farm starts today. There’s also comedy, inflatable waterslides and more. More than 130 acts on 10 stages include U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

N Creative Zone:

Make a Backstage Pass

See Tuesday, June 6.

R FREE Depot

District Art Crawl

Lady Antebellum rocks the CMA Music Festival. They take the Nissan Stadium stage on Saturday night this year.

townofsmyrna.org All ages. Downtown Train Depot, 98 Front St., Smyrna; 5 - 9 p.m. Art, music, food and fun.

R Drum it Up

SPOTLIGHT: CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

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June 8 - 11 | All ages

ou’d have to be living on another planet to NOT know that one of the biggest weeks in country music fandom is here in Music City this month. And here’s a shocker for you — there are STILL full festival passes available ($203.85) that include the big nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium. This year’s lineup there includes Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini and others. There are lots of free concerts on various stages downtown during the day. New this year are free nightly shows at Ascend Amphitheater at 7 p.m. with the likes of Deana Carter, Billy Ray Cyrus, Dan + Shay, Raelynn and the Oak Ridge Boys. Also new this year: the $50 Nash Pass. It gets you into all four days of Fan Fair X at Music City Center (where the artist meet and greets, performances and activities for kids take place). Plus, the Nash Pass gets you self-guided tours at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and Ryman Auditorium as well as preferred seating at the Ascend concerts. For the full festival lineup and all the details, visit cmafest.com. Download the CMA Music Festival 2017 app to navigate all the fun with ease.

615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 5 - 10. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3. Get moving in this drumming exercise class.

R FREE Family Feud

townofsmyrna.org All ages. SOAC, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna; 6 8 p.m. Win prizes by playing the popular survey game.

W FREE Franklin

Movies in the Park

615-794-2103 or franklintn.gov/parks All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m. An outdoor screening of Sing!

N Full Moon Pickin’ Party

W All Shook Up

615-221-1174 or townecentretheatre.com All ages. Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; Thru June 24: Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students/ children. A jukebox musical based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night featuring Elvis Presley’s music.

R Arsenic & Old Lace N Boney James See Friday, June 2.

N Barefootin’ Concert Series

615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 6:30 - 8 p.m.; included with daily admission or $19.99 after 4 p.m. Live music by Carly Pearce.

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $22 - $119. A night of jazz music.

Bonnaroo

bonnaroo.com All ages. Manchester Farm, 200 West Fort St.,

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

N FREE Full

Strawberry Moon Hike (Register)

615-862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Embark on a berry-picking hike.

S FREE Fun Friday: Touch A Truck

615-851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.com All ages. Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. Climb on and explore several vehicles, from cop cars to fire trucks.

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

N FREE Green Hills

Community Story and Playtime

See Friday, June 2.

S FREE Hendersonville Cruise In

See Friday, June 2.

W Jeff Allen

615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $27 - $37. A night of clean comedy.

W KidFIT: Movers

and Shakers (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

W KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

W Legally Blonde See Friday, June 2.

R Legally

Blonde the Musical

615-904-2787 or boroarts.org All ages. Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Thru June 25: Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $13 students, $11 children. Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm. (please turn the page)

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THINGS TO DO W FREE Leiper’s Fork Movie Night

See Friday, June 2.

W Mary Poppins See Thursday, June 8.

N FREE Musicians

Corner Acoustic Night

See Friday, June 2.

N FREE Owl

Prowl (Register)

615-862-8580 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Beaman Park Nature

Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 7:30 - 9 p.m. Hit the trail in search for owls.

N Paul Shaffer & The World’s Most Dangerous Band

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $55 - $75. A night of music by David Letterman’s former house band.

N Pippin

615-554-7414 or streetheatrecompany.org Ages 10+. Holy Trinity Community Church, 6727 Charlotte Pike, Nashville; Thru June 25: Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 5 p.m.; $24 adults, $20 students/children. In this Street Theatre musical, a young man looks for meaning in life.

N Really Rosie See Friday, June 2.

SPOTLIGHT:

FREE KIDS’ FISHING RODEOS Saturday, June 10

oung angling enthusiasts get to cast their lines for free on Saturday, June 10 during the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency’s (TWRA) Kids’ Fishing Rodeos. Eight Middle Tennessee water holes host the fun:

N FREE Red

Caboose Concert

615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Red Caboose Park, 684 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 7 - 9 p.m. MD and Cobalt Blue perform.

N Reefer Madness the Musical

act1online.com Ages 14+. Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; Thru June 24: Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15. Act 1 presents a musical satire of the 1936 cult classic movie.

W Scholastic Chess Club (Register)

615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library Ages 7 - 12. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 2 - 3 p.m.; $10 instructor fee. Kids can learn strategic chess moves at Brentwood Library.

Buckner Park, Dickson 16 & younger; 6:30 - 10 a.m.

N Second Annual

City Park, Kingston Springs 4 - 12; 6 - 9 a.m.

See Friday, June 2.

Dillon Park, Woodbury 12 & younger; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Memorial Park, Hendersonville 14 & younger; 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Percy Priest Unit 1 Pond La Vergne 16 & younger; 7 - 10 a.m. Shelby Park, Nashville 6 - 17; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, Fairview 1 - 16; 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Westmoreland City Lake Westmoreland 3 - 17; 1 - 5 p.m. For more info, visit tn.gov/twra.

Tennessee Playwright Festival

N Sister Act

See Thursday, June 8.

S FREE Special

Needs Kids Fishing Rodeo

615-822-3898 or hendersonvilleparks. org All ages. Memorial Park, 149 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 5 - 9 p.m. Children with any kind of special need, mental or physical, can enjoy this free fishing event.

Telescope Night (Register)

615-373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu Ages 8+. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive,

Brentwood; 9:30 p.m.; $6.24. View celestial sights through the giant telescope.

R Toddler Time with Thomas

See Friday, June 2.

SAT 10 W All Shook Up See Friday, June 9.

W American Girl Doll

Hair Salon Spectacular (Register)

877-247-5223 or americangirl.com/retail/ nashville.php Ages 8+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 9 - 10 a.m.; $25. Learn new tricks and insider tips for styling your doll’s hair.

R Arsenic & Old Lace See Friday, June 2.

R FREE Bicycle

Tour of Stones River National Battlefield

615-893-9501 or nps.gov/stri All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. A guided 90-minute bike ride through the battle-field.

N FREE Big Band Dance

615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m. Learn to waltz with music by The Establishment.

R FREE Celtic Arts Festival

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Celebrate a day of allthings Celtic.

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THINGS TO DO N City of Hope

Celebrity Softball Game

800-826-4673 or cityofhope.org/softball All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $15 - $35. Country artists play softball. Reba sings the national anthem.

R Crafternoon

See Saturday, June 3.

N Creative Zone:

Make a Backstage Pass

See Tuesday, June 6.

R Eagleville Truck and Tractor Pull

615-708-7086 or eaglevilletvppa.com All ages. Eagleville Tractor Show Grounds, 747 Chapel Hill Pike, Eagleville; 7 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 8 & younger. Modified and stock pulling classes include semis, trucks, tractors, school buses and more.

W Family Beach Bash Pool Party (Register)

wcparksandrec.com All ages. Longview Recreation Center, 6:30 - 9 p.m.; $5. Water games, dancing with a DJ, visits with pirates and mermaids, and more.

N Family Science Lab: Investigators

See Wednesday, June 7.

W FREE Hike Day (Register)

615-370-4672 or owlshill.org All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m. A guided hike through the trails and grounds.

N FREE Kidsville

kidsvilleonline.org Ages 12 & younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. Hear the story of Zeus then make a Father’s Day gift.

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

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Summer Concert Series

See Saturday, June 3.

N Really Rosie See Friday, June 2.

N Reefer Madness the Musical

See Saturday, June 9.

N Roller Derby

R Legally Blonde

nashvillerollergirls.com All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5:30 p.m.; $7 - $15. Nashville Rollergirls hosts bouts with St. Lunachix, Dixie Derby Girls, Music City All Stars & Music City Brawl Stars.

See Friday, June 9.

N Second Annual

W Legally Blonde See Friday, June 2.

the Musical

W Mary Poppins

Tennessee Playwright Festival

See Thursday, June 8.

See Friday, June 2.

W FREE Music

N Sister Act

in the Vines

See Saturday, June 3.

N FREE Musicians Corner

See Saturday, June 3.

N FREE Nashville

Symphony Community Concert

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Key Park, 508 Days Road, Lafayette; 7:30 p.m. Classical selections plus music from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

N Full Moon Zip Tour N FREE Parnassus 615-297-2250 or adventureworks.com Ages 6+. Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Road, Kingston Springs; 9, 9:15 & 9:30 p.m.; $65. Soar through the air on nine zip lines under the light of the full moon.

N FREE Providence

Saturday Storytime

See Thursday, June 8.

R Small Fry Tri (Register)

615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 2 - 6. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; $6 (includes trophy). Murfreesboro’s smallest triathlon invites kids to run, bike and “swim” (run through sprinklers).

N Summer

Laser Shows

See Saturday, June 3.

N FREE Take the Mud

N Pippin

615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 1 - 2:30 p.m. Discover the world of mud and the creatures that make use of it.

See Friday, June 9.

W FREE Pooch-apalooza

wcparksandrec.com All ages. Nolensville Bark Park, 2310 Rocky Fork Road, Nolensville; 12 - 3 p.m.; free for spectators, $10 entry for competitors. This inaugural canine celebration includes a dog show, vendors and contests.

Challenge (Register)

SUN 11 N 32nd Annual

Purity Miss Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin’

615-760-4066 or marthaobryan.org/crankin All ages. First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville; 3 - 5 p.m.; advance tickets are $10 adults/$8 children, tickets at the gate are $13 adults, $10 children. Sample dozens of homemade ice cream flavors during this fundraiser for the Martha O’Bryan Center.

W All Shook Up See Friday, June 9.

R Arsenic & Old Lace See Friday, June 2.

N NashVillage

Community Baby Shower

eventbrite.com All ages. atmalogy, 2320 West End Ave., Nashville; 2 p.m.; $6 - $10. Games, food, prizes and discussions on what to expect when you’re expecting. Plus, car seat safety, breastfeeding tips and babywearing.

W FREE Nashville

Symphony Community Concert

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy., Brentwood; 7 p.m. Classical selections plus music from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

R Crafternoon

N Pippin

N Creative Zone:

N Really Rosie

See Saturday, June 3.

Make a Backstage Pass

See Tuesday, June 6.

N FREE Dragon Music Sunday

See Sunday, June 4.

N Jonny Lang

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29 - $89. A night of rock music with special guest Guthrie Brown.

R Legally Blonde the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

N Music City Kids Triathlon (Register)

aerotriclub.com/music-citykids-triathlon Ages 6 - 18. Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $55. Swim, bike and run in this competitive event.

W FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, June 3.

See Friday, June 9.

See Friday, June 2.

N Reefer Madness the Musical

See Saturday, June 9.

N Second Annual

Tennessee Playwright Festival

See Friday, June 2.

N Second

Sunday Toy Hack

615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/sundayhack Ages 10+. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m.; $4 members, $7 nonmembers in addition to gate ($14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12). Learn how electronics work.

N Sister Act

See Thursday, June 8.

N Sunday Mornin’ Country

800-733-6779 or opry.com All ages. Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville; 2:30 p.m.; $29. Brenda Lee hosts country and gospel music with Roy Clark, Rhonda Vincent and others.

THINGS TO DO N The Funeral of a President

615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children. Visit Jackson’s tomb and hear stories of his last day.

MON 12 N 25th Annual

Hart Golf Classic

615-279-0058 or starsnashville.org All ages. Golf Club of Tennessee, 1000 Golf Club Drive, Kingston Springs; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $200. Tee up to raise money to benefit local youth served by the STARS program.

R FREE Adoption 101

(Registration Required)

615-898-0803 or heavensentchildren.com Adults. Heaven Sent Children, 2604 Merchants Walk, Murfreesboro; 6 - 8 p.m. Explore the adoption process

for domestic, interstate and international adoption.

R Tumbleweeds

N Creative Zone:

See Monday, June 5.

Design an Album Cover

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

N Early Explorers See Monday, June 5.

W Nolensville

Wiggles and Giggles

See Monday, June 5.

N Sigur Ros

615-782-4040 or tpac.org All ages. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $49.50 - $201.50. A night of Icelandic rock music.

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TUE 13 W American Girl

Summer-Themed Painting & Tea Party (Register)

877-247-5223 or americangirl.com/retail/ nashville.php Ages 8+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 3:30 - 6 p.m.; $35. Following a tea party in the Bistro, girls can have fun painting a summer scene.

N Ann Wilson

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39 - $79. Music from Wilson’s solo career as well as classic Heart favorites.

R Busy Bees

See Thursday, June 1.

N Creative Zone: Design an Album Cover

See Monday, June 12.

N Dixie’s

Tupperware Party

Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 $35. Versus Iowa Cubs.

N Nashville

Symphony Community Concert

615-782-4040 or tpac.org Ages 18+ (adult content). TPAC’s Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Thru June 18: Tue - Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m.; $35 - $75. A comedic trailerpark Tupperware party/show with free giveaways and audience participation.

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Cumberland University, 1 Cumberland Drive, Lebanon; 7 p.m.; $5 adults, free kids. Classical selections plus music from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

N Grand Ole Opry

R FREE Science Cafe

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R FREE International Folkfest at Linebaugh

mboro-international-folkfest. org All ages. Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. Dance performance from Mexico.

R FREE International Folkfest at Smyrna

mboro-international-folkfest. org All ages. Smyrna Senior Center, 100 Raikes St., Smyrna; 10 a.m. A Canadian dance performance.

N Iron Maiden

615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39.50 - $165. A night of rock music with special guest Ghost.

N Kids at the

Capitol: Cliff Patton & Skeeter

Local girls enjoy frozen treats and face painting during the annual Purity Miss Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin’ benefiting the Martha O’Bryan Center. This year’s festivity is on Sunday, June 11 at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville.

N Nashville Sounds

615-784-4014 or capitoltheatretn.com All ages. Capitol Theatre, 110 W. Main St., Lebanon; 11:30 a.m.; $5 kids, free adults. Enjoy a ventriloquist show.

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 6:30 p.m. Explore the science behind baseball.

W FREE Teen

Tuesdays @ 2: Mini Pinatas (Register)

615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.gov/library Ages 13+. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 2 - 3:30 p.m. Make mini pinatas for decoration or destruction.

R Water Polo

See Thursday, June 1.

W Youth Yoga

See Tuesday, June 6.

WED 14 W FREE Animal Kids Show

615-794-2103 or franklintn.gov/parks All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Experience different critters at this stage show.

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THINGS TO DO N Dixie’s

N FREE Parnassus

See Tuesday, June 13.

See Thursday, June 2.

R Earth and Space

N Peter Pan

Tupperware Party

Explorations

See Thursday, June 1.

N Food Bank Throwdown

N FREE Celebrate

R KidFIT: Movers

R Tumbleweeds

marthaobryan.org All ages. Martha O’Bryan Center, 711 S. Seventh St., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $59. This culinary competition and tasting features Nashville’s top chefs preparing five-star dishes with food bank items.

615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Go on a scavenger in search of things red, white and blue in nature.

See Friday, June 2.

See Wednesday, June 7.

S FREE Henderson-

R KidFIT: Twist and

R Wild Things

See Friday, June 2.

See Wednesday, June 7.

Bravo Creative Arts Center presents Peter Pan June 15 - 17 at The Ensworth Theater.

Flag Day (Register)

N Creative Zone: Design an Album Cover

See Monday, June 12.

N Dixie’s

Tupperware Party

See Tuesday, June 13.

W Fairview Wiggles and Giggles

See Wednesday, June 7.

N FREE Family Bike

and Shakers (Register)

Shout (Register)

W FREE Kids’ Hour

615-550-5660 or wholefoodsmarket.com Ages 10 & younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m. Multi-instrumentalist Jacob Johnson entertains kids.

N Nashville

Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 $35. Versus Iowa Cubs.

Ride: Dusk in the Park (Register)

N FREE Nashville

N Grand Ole Opry

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; 7:30 p.m. Classical selections plus music from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

615-862-8539 or nashville. gov/parks Ages 5+. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 6:30 - 8 p.m. A guided tour of the bottoms on two wheels.

See Friday, June 2.

N Joe Jackson

615-782-4040 or tpac.org All ages. TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $45 - $65. A night of new wave/jazz pop.

R FREE June in the Creek

See Wednesday, June 7.

Symphony Community Concert

N Neil deGrasse Tyson Live!

615-782-4040 or tpac.org All ages. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $37.50 - $252.50. The famous scientist talks about the latest weird discoveries in astrophysics.

(Register)

THU 15 N FREE 23rd Annual Movies in the Park

bit.ly/1w9hggt All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m. Games and activities followed by a screening of The Secret Life of Pets.

N After-Hours Laser Shows

615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/lasers All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 8 - 11 p.m.; $4 members, $8 nonmembers per show. Lasers, full-dome imagery and millions of stars dance to music.

W All Shook Up See Friday, June 9.

N FREE Back Porch Concert Series

See Thursday, June 1.

R Busy Bees

See Thursday, June 1.

N Creative Zone: Design an Album Cover

See Monday, June 12.

ville Summer Concert Series See Thursday, June 2.

R FREE International Folkfest

mboro-international-folkfest. org All ages. Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Road W., Smyrna; 10 a.m. A Lithuanian dance performance.

W Mary Poppins See Thursday, June 8.

S FREE Music on Main

goodlettsvillechamber.com All ages. City Hall Lawn, 105 S. Main St., Goodlettsville; 6:30 - 8 p.m. Hoffman performs a night of highoctane country rock.

N FREE Music

Together Try-Out Class (Register)

615-390-3207 or inharmonymusicmidtn.com Ages 5 & younger. Renee’s Groove Room, 3668-A Central Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m. Sample the parent/tot music program.

N Nashville

Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 $35. Versus Iowa Cubs.

Storytime

615-599-5314 or bravocreativeartscenter.com All ages. The Ensworth Theater, 7401 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m.; $10. Bravo Creative Arts Center presents a stage version of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story.

N Pippin

See Friday, June 9.

W FREE Pizza & Pages

615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library Ages 13 - 18. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m. Enjoy a slice of pizza and an activity tied to books.

N Sister Act

See Thursday, June 8.

N FREE Sunset Celebration (Registration)

615-862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 6 - 7 p.m. Harvest wild blackberries and sample berry treats.

N Third Eye Blind

ascendamphitheater.com All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $34 $375. A night of rock music with special guest Silversun Pickups.

N TNT | FALL & Mary Mooney: A Bending of its Own Kind

615-350-7200 or ozartsnashville.org All ages. OZ Arts, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville; 6 p.m.; $15. Nashville’s first aerial contemporary dance company presents a new work while visual artist Mary Mooney paints in, around and throughout the performance.

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THINGS TO DO R Water Polo

See Thursday, June 1.

R Youth

Volleyball Class

See Thursday, June 1.

FRI 16 W All Shook Up See Friday, June 9.

N FREE American Artisan Festival

americanartisanfestival.com All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; Fri 4 - 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contemporary art, crafts, live music, children’s activities, food and more.

N Barefootin’ Concert Series

615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 6:30 - 8 p.m.; included with daily admission or $19.99 after 4 p.m. Live music by B.B. King’s Blues Club All-Star Band.

N Best Laid Plans

888-643-2583 or grimprov.com Ages 13+. The Old Spaghetti Factory, 160 Second Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $60. A humorous murder mystery dinner show.

N Family Program: Everybody Jam Session

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org Ages 10+. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger). Mandolin, banjo, ukulele and guitar players of all levels can play along.

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

N FREE Grand

Outings: Festive Fireflies (Register)

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks Ages 2 - 6 with a grandparent. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 6:30 - 8 p.m. Granparents and kids can bring a picnic and discover the world of lightning bugs.

R KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

R Legally Blonde the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

W FREE Lego Mania (Register)

615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.gov/library Ages 5 - 12. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Tap into creativity while building different designs.

W FREE Leiper’s Fork Movie Night

See Friday, June 2.

W Mary Poppins See Thursday, June 8.

S FREE Movie in the Park

See Friday, June 2.

615-851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.com All ages. Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 8 p.m. An outdoor screening of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

S FREE Henderson-

N Movies at the

N FREE Green Hills

Community Story and Playtime

ville Cruise In

See Friday, June 2.

N FREE In Search

Schermerhorn: DreamWorks Animation

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Discover the fascinating world of birds through various activities at this drop-in program.

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $17 - $54. Watch HD footage from Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and more while the Nashville Symphony performs the scores.

Tupperware Party

N International

N FREE Music

R Drum it Up

mboro-international-folkfest. org All ages. Lebanon High School Auditorium, 500 Blue Devil Blvd., Lebanon; 7 p.m.; $10. Dance troupes from around the globe perform.

N Creative Zone: Design an Album Cover

See Monday, June 12.

N Dixie’s

See Tuesday, June 13.

(Register)

See Friday, June 9.

of Birds

Folkfest

R KidFIT: Movers

and Shakers (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

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Together Try-Out Class (Register)

615-390-3207 or inharmonymusicmidtn.com Ages 5 & younger. Renee’s Groove Room, 3668-A Central Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m. Sample the parent/ tot music and movement program.

Nashville Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 $35. Versus Iowa Cubs.

N Peter Pan

See Thursday, June 15.

N Pippin

See Friday, June 9.

W Pure

Prairie League

615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $46 - $66. A night of country-rock music.

N FREE Red

Caboose Concert

615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Red Caboose Park, 684 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 7 - 9 p.m. The John Richards Group performs jazz and blues music.

N Reefer Madness the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

N Sister Act

See Thursday, June 8.

R FREE Third Friday Night Concert Series

W WellieWishers

Friendship Tea Party (Register)

877-247-5223 or americangirl.com/retail/ nashville.php Ages 5+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; $13.50. Treats, crafts, cupcake decorating and more.

SAT 17 N 17th Annual

Jefferson St. Jazz & Blues Festival

nashvillejazzandbluesfest.com All ages. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; 4 - 10 p.m.; $20 - $30. Jazz, blues, R&B and soul music. Headliners are Rose Royce and Shirley Murdock. Plus, a kids’ area with music (from 12 - 3 p.m.) and other activities.

FREE 23rd Annual RC and Moon Pie Festival bellbucklechamber.com All ages. Downtown Bell Buckle; 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Games, live music, food, a parade, RC Cola and sampling the world’s largest Moon Pie!

W All Shook Up See Friday, June 9.

615-890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 6 - 9 p.m. Rockvale Blues Band performs.

N FREE American

R Toddler Time

615-370-4672 or owlshill.org Adults. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $40. Create a book using French binding methods.

with Thomas

615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 5 & younger. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3. Follow directions, working together and learn body part recognition.

Artisan Festival

See Friday, June 16.

W Art with Abby: Bookmaking II (Register)

N FREE Avoiding Summer Hazards (Register)

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100,

THINGS TO DO Nashville; 10 - 11:30 a.m. Learn how to avoid (or treat) summer’s pests like ticks, chiggers and poison ivy.

N FREE Big Band Dance

615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Learn to rumba with live music by The Moonlighters.

W Bluebird

on the Mountain

800-745-3000 or dyer. vanderbilt.edu All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 8 p.m.; $135 per carload of eight. Enjoy a night of local singer/ songwriters performing outside. Tickets go on sale on the first of the month prior.

S Cars 3

Sensory Screening

615-451-9500 or ncgmovies.com All ages. NCG Cinema, 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin; 10 a.m.; $6. See Cars 3 in a sensory-friendly environment: no previews, softer sound, lights not so dim, and kids can make noise.

N Cheekwood

Exhibit Opening

615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $13 ages 3 - 17. Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times showcases 36 period costumes from the popular TV show Downton Abbey. Plus, see the newly renovated and restored mansion! Exhibit runs through Sept. 10.

R Crafternoon

See Saturday, June 3.

N Creative Zone: Design an Album Cover

See Monday, June 12.

N DanTDM

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $39 - $79. The YouTube star’s live family show is a journey through the digital world with his pug while solving puzzles and playing games.

N Dixie’s

Tupperware Party

See Tuesday, June 13.

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

R FREE International Folk Festival

mboro-international-folkfest. org All ages. Rutherford County Courthouse Square, 105 N. Maple St., Murfreesboro; 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dance performances by groups from around the world.

N FREE Kidsville

N Eclipse

Science Day

615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12. Explore all-things eclipse science.

W Family Beach Bash Party (Register)

wcparksandrec.com All ages. Williamson County Rec Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; $5. Water games, pirates and mermaids, dancing, food and more.

kidsvilleonline.org Ages 12 & younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. Interact with musicians from Intersection, then make a musical craft.

R Legally Blonde the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

Beginner Mandolin Workshop

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org Ages 7+ Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 & 1:45 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger). Explore basic chords and strumming techniques.

N Family Program:

N FREE Parnassus

Saturday Storytime See Saturday, June 3.

N Peter Pan

See Thursday, June 15.

N Pippin

See Friday, June 9.

N FREE Providence Summer Concert Series

See Saturday, June 3.

N Reefer Madness the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

W Riverbend Kids Club

See Saturday, June 3.

615-468-2008 or riverbendnurseries.com All ages. Riverbend Nurseries, 2008 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 10 - 11 a.m.; $5. Make a “Rise-n-Shine Coffee Cup Plant Pot.”

N Nashville

S Rock Castle

nashvillesc.com All ages. Vanderbilt Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $9 in advance/$12 game day, free ages 2 & younger. Versus Memphis City.

615-824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com All ages. Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; 5 - 9 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 12 & younger. Bring a picnic and enjoy live music by local songwriters. Kids can play colonial games from the toy chest.

W Mary Poppins See Thursday, June 8.

W FREE Music in the Vines

Soccer Club

N Family Program:

Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 - $35. Versus New Orleans Baby Cakes.

N Nashville

Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19

Songwriter’s Night

N Summer

Laser Shows

See Saturday, June 3.

N Taste of Music City

tasteofmusiccity.com All ages. Public Square Park, 350 Deaderick St., Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; $59 - $89 adults, $15 children. This all-inclusive food tasting event features Nashville’s top chefs. Benefits St. Luke’s Community House.

N The Fatherhood Games

thefatherhoodgames.com All ages. Fontanel, 4125 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 7 a.m.; $55 adult combo, $45 race only, $25 games only, $2 spectators only, free ages 6 and younger. A 5K wooded trail race followed by field game-style games for the whole family with live music and hot air balloon rides. Benefits at-risk young men with absentee fathers through the Family Foundation Fund.

N FREE Thunder

on the Cumberland Festival

thunderonthecumberland.com All ages. Riverfront Park, 100 First Ave. N., Nashville; 11 a.m. Watch F1 powerboats and tri-hulls race on the river with music by DJ DU and extreme BMX bike performances in the park.

Songwriting Camp Showcase

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 9 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger). A performance of songs written by young songwriters.

Enjoy a sensory-friendly screening of Cars 3 at NCG Cinema in Gallatin on Saturday, June 17.

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THINGS TO DO

YouTube sensation DanTDM brings his live family show to the Ryman on Saturday, June 17.

N June-

teenth Anniversary

W Ultimate Day

615-370-4672 or owlshill.org All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; $10 adult/child pair, $7 each additional person ($20 family of four). A guided hike followed by ice cream treats.

615-889-2941 or thehermitage. com All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children. Explore stories of the men and women who were enslaved and emancipated.

N FREE Watercolor in

R Legally Blonde

with Dad (Register)

Nature (Register)

615-862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks Ages 10+. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 2 - 3 p.m. A nature-painting workshop.

W FREE Westhaven Porchfest

westhaventn.com All ages. Westhaven Community, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin; 3 - 10 p.m. Dozens of musicians perform on several front porches in the community.

N FREE Exploring

Your African-American Genealogy

615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 2 - 5 p.m. Get tips for researching AfricanAmerican history.

N Father’s

Day at Lane

See Friday, June 9.

615-742-7445 or lanemotormuseum.org All ages. Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $12 adults, $3 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 & younger and fathers. Dads get free admission today, and there’s special demonstrations and basement tours.

N FREE American

W FREE Harry Potter

SUN 18 W All Shook Up Artisan Festival

See Friday, June 16.

R Crafternoon

See Saturday, June 3.

N Creative Zone: Design an Album Cover

See Monday, June 12.

N Dixie’s

Tupperware Party

See Tuesday, June 13.

N FREE Dragon Music Sunday

See Sunday, June 4.

Alliance Chamber of Knowledge Quarterly Meeting (Register)

615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.gov/library Ages 6+. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 2 - 3:30 p.m. Harry Potter fans gather to take care of the community and environment.

N FREE Jazz

on the Cumberland

615-731-9001 or facebook. com/jazzonthecumberland All ages. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 5:30 - 8 p.m. Live jazz by local bands.

the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

R Magic at the

Mansion Father’s Day Event

615-893-0022 or oaklandsmansion.org All ages. Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 12 - 5 p.m.; $10 ($25 per family); mansion tour free for Dad ($5 family members). Magic shows, music, food trucks, cigars and mansion tours.

W FREE Minecraft Club (Register)

615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library Ages 13+. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m. Bring a laptop and get ready to build.

a.m.; $100 adults, $55 ages 5 - 12 (season pass). Rodeo events featuring kids in grades 6 - 8. Runs June 18 - 24.

N Pippin

W FREE Ravenswood

R Tumbleweeds

Tennessee Vintage Baseball

tennesseevintagebaseball.com All ages. Ravenswood Mansion, 1825 Wilson Pike, Brentwood; 12 p.m. 1860s-style baseball double-header: Distillers vs Cumberlanders & Scouts vs Travellers.

N Reefer Madness the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

W FREE Rippavilla Tennessee Vintage Baseball

tennesseevintagebaseball.com All ages. Rippavilla Plantation, 5700 Main St., Spring Hill; 12 p.m. 1860s-style baseball double-header: Maroons vs Phoenix & Farriers vs Quicksteps.

N Sister Act

See Thursday, June 8.

N FREE Thunder

on the Cumberland Festival

See Saturday, June 17.

See Saturday, June 3.

N Bruce Hornsby &

Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $12 - $35. Versus New Orleans Baby Cakes.

N National Junior High Rodeo

nhsra.com/junior-highdivision All ages. Fiddler’s Grove Historic Village, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; 8

Wiggles and Giggles

See Monday, June 5.

MON 19

N Nashville

W Nolensville

See Friday, June 9.

W FREE Music in the Vines

Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 - $35. Versus New Orleans Baby Cakes.

The Noisemakers

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29 - $79. A night of pop/rock music.

N Early Explorers See Monday, June 5.

(Register)

See Monday, June 5.

TUE 20 R Busy Bees

See Thursday, June 1.

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

N Kids at the

Capitol: Rodney Kelley

615-784-4014 or capitoltheatretn.com All ages. Capitol Theatre, 110 W. Main St., Lebanon; 11:30 a.m.; $5 kids, free adults. Enjoy a magic show.

N Nashville

Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 - $35. Versus New Orleans Baby Cakes.

W FREE Teen

Tuesdays @ 2: Hanging Bottle Planter (Register)

615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.gov/library Ages 13+. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 2 - 3:30 p.m. Make a hanging planter for your garden collection.

R Water Polo

See Thursday, June 1.

W Youth Yoga

See Tuesday, June 6.

N Nashville

Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way,

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WED 21 N FREE Celebrate Summer in Shelby (Register)

615-862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 6 - 7:30 p.m. A nature walk around the park’s Sevier Lake.

W Fairview Wiggles and Giggles

See Wednesday, June 7.

N Family Science Lab: Explorers

615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/ familyscience Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $5 per child in addition to gate admission ($14.95 adults, $10.95 kids). Learn to keep Earth healthy by the “reduce, reuse, recycle” mantra.

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

R FREE June in the Creek

See Wednesday, June 7.

R KidFIT: Movers

and Shakers (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

R KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

W FREE Kids Sports Day

615-794-2103 or franklintn.gov/parks All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bring your favorite ball and learn tricks and see demonstrations.

W FREE Kids’ Hour

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

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N FREE Make

Music Nashville

makemusicday.org/nashville All ages. Global Education Center, 4822 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. This community-wide music festival features multiple genres at various venues, plus several opportunities for kids to join in and play along.

N FREE Music City Crits

tbra.org All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m. The Tennessee Bicycle Racing association hosts this bike race with youth and adult competitors.

N Nashville Soccer Club

nashvillesc.com All ages. Vanderbilt Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $9 in advance/$12 game day, free ages 2 & younger. Versus Peachtree City.

N FREE Proclaiming the Summer Sun (Register)

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m. Learning about the upcoming total solar eclipse happening in August.

N FREE Summer Safari (Register)

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bring a sense of adventure, keen eyes and thirst for exploration.

R Tumbleweeds (Register)

See Monday, June 5.

R Wild Things (Register)

See Wednesday, June 5.

THU 22 N FREE 23rd Annual Movies in the Park

bit.ly/1w9hggt All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m. Games and activities followed by a screening of Back to the Future.

N Act Like

a GRRRL 2017

actorsbridge.org Ages 12+. Belmont’s Black Box Theater, 1575 Compton Ave., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 students. Local teen girls present original stories, dances and songs.

R All Around the World

See Thursday, June 1.

W All Shook Up See Friday, June 9.

N FREE Back Porch Concert Series

fontanel.com See Thursday, June 1.

R Busy Bees

See Thursday, June 1.

N Collective Soul

with Our Lady Peace

fontanel.com All ages. Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4125 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $29 $207. A night of rock music with special guest Tonic.

Earth and Space Explorations See Thursday, June 1.

N Hellbender on the River

615-837-1151 or cumberlandrivercompact.org/ events/hellbender All ages. Riverfront Landing, 100 First Ave. N., Nashville; 5:30 - 8 p.m.; $35. Live music, beer samples, fried catfish, barbecue appetizers, kayaking/fly fishing info and more.

S FREE Henderson-

ville Summer Concert Series

See Thursday, June 1.

N FREE Parnassus Storytime

See Thursday, June 1.

N Peter Pan Jr.

615-784-4014 or capitoltheatretn.com All ages. Capitol Theatre, 110 W. Main St., Lebanon; Thu - Sat 6 p.m.; $10 - $15. A musical adventure about a flying boy and his friends in Never Land.

N Thursday Night Out

615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 5 - 10 p.m.; $20 adults, $13 ages 3 - 17. Live entertainment, kids’ activities, food trucks and cash bars.

N Vince Gill

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29.50. A night of bluegrass and country music.

N Pippin

R Water Polo

See Friday, June 9.

See Thursday, June 1.

N Reefer Madness

R Youth

See Friday, June 9.

See Thursday, June 1.

N Sister Act

FRI 23

the Musical

See Thursday, June 8.

R FREE Splash Out!

615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 12 & younger. Siegel Park, 515 Cherry Lane Drive, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 3 p.m. Cool off under the spray from the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department.

W FREE

Superwholock

615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.gov/library Ages 13 - 18. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m. A club for those who love Supernatural, Sherlock or Doctor Who.

S FREE The World’s

Largest Swim Lesson

615-851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.com All ages. Pleasant Green Pool, 360 Pleasant Green Drive, Goodlettsville; 9 - 9:30 a.m. & 6 - 6:30 p.m. Make a splash during this event to raise awareness that swim lessons save lives.

Volleyball Class

N Act Like

a GRRRL 2017

See Thursday, June 22.

N After-Hours Laser Shows

See Thursday, June 15.

W All Shook Up See Friday, June 9.

N Barefootin’ Concert Series

615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 6:30 - 8 p.m.; included with daily admission or $19.99 after 4 p.m. Live music by Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers.

N BuckinghamMcVie

ascendamphitheater.com All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $358. A night of music starring Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie with special guest The Wallflowers.

THINGS TO DO R Drum it Up

N FREE In Search of

W The Bellamy

See Friday, June 9.

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Explore the ponds search for tadpoles, frogs and insects.

615-538-2076 or 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 Johnny Mathis

R Toddler Time

(Register)

N Family Program: Beginner Guitar Workshop

W FREE Franklin

Movies in the Park

615-794-2103 or franklintn.gov/parks All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m. An outdoor screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

N FREE Friday Family Campfire (Register)

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 8 - 9 p.m. Sings songs, roast marshmallows and enjoy more campfire activities.

S FREE Fun Friday: Balloon Blast

615-851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.com All ages. Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. A humorous show of magic tricks using balloons.

N Grand Ole Opry

Pond Critters

with the Nashville Symphony

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $54 - $139. A night of romantic music spanning seven decades.

R KidFIT: Movers

See Friday, June 16.

Shout (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

Friendship Tea Party (Register)

SAT 24 N Act Like

a GRRRL 2017

See Thursday, June 22.

R FREE All Access Night (Register)

615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Special needs families only can explore the center.

W All Shook Up See Friday, June 9.

N ASC Exhibit Opening

615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/ natureunleashed All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12. Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters explores the science behind natural phenomena like tornadoes, volcanoes and earthquakes. Thru Oct. 29.

N FREE Big Band Dance

615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m. Learn to foxtrot with live music by The Lynn Beal Band.

Musical

See Friday, June 9.

W FREE Leiperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Fork Movie Night

See Friday, June 2.

N FREE Musicians

Corner Acoustic Night

See Friday, June 2.

N Peter Pan Jr.

See Thursday, June 22.

N Pippin

See Friday, June 9.

N FREE Red

Caboose Concert

N Reefer Madness

See Friday, June 2.

See Friday, June 9.

ville Cruise In

615-833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; Included with zoo admission or $6 after 6 p.m. Games, inflatables, music, crafts and an outdoor film screening of Shrek.

R Legally Blonde the

S FREE Henderson-

Community Story and Playtime

615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 10 - 10:45 a.m. Discover native birds and do a craft.

R KidFIT: Twist and

See Friday, June 2.

N FREE Green Hills

R FREE Trail Worms

W WellieWishers

See Friday, June 2.

N Zoovie Night

with Thomas

See Friday, June 2.

and Shakers (Register)

615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Red Caboose Park, 684 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 7 - 9 p.m. The San Rafael Band performs Latinflavored rock and blues.

See Friday, June 2.

Brothers

the Musical

N Sister Act

See Thursday, June 8.

See costumes from the popular TV series Downton Abbey at Cheekwood in the exhibit Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times. It runs June 17 - Sept. 10 in the newly restored mansion. (please turn the page)

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September 2-3 & 9-10, 2017 Tennessee Central Railway Museum 220 Willow Street Nashville, TN 37210 www.tcry.org

Visit ticketweb.com/dowt or call 866-468-7630

THINGS TO DO N Nashville Walk for W Summer Vacation Apraxia of Speech

casana.apraxia-kids.org/ nashvillewalk All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $25 adults, $12 children (discounts for advance registration). A one-mile walk, games, face painting, characters and more.

N FREE Parnassus

877-247-5223 or americangirl.com/retail/ nashville.php Ages 8+. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 9 & 10:30 a.m.; 12, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.; $10. Play games, create cupcakes, make crafts and more.

See Saturday, June 3.

N Symphony

Saturday Storytime

N Peter Pan Jr. Rev up for the thrills and high-octane excitement of Monster Jam when the giant trucks return to Nissan Stadium on Saturday, June. 24.

See Thursday, June 22.

Day with SRWA

615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. Manson Pike Trailhead, 1208 Searcy St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Try out a variety of canoes and kayaks while learning boating and paddling basics.

R Community CPR/ AED (Register)

615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks Ages 15+. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; $30. Learn basic CPR and AED usage along with tips on helping a choking victim.

R Crafternoon

See Saturday, June 3.

W Family Beach Bash Party (Register)

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

N FREE Kidsville

kidsvilleonline.org Ages 12 & younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. Hear a southern tall tale then make a self-portrait.

R Legally Blonde the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

N Monster Jam

800-745-3000 or monsterjam.com All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $15 - $135. Giant trucks compete, including Grave Digger, Monster Mutt Dalmatian, Hot Wheels and more.

W Music in the

Meadow (Register)

N Family Science

615-370-4672 or owlshill.org All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 5:30 - 9 p.m.; $20 per person, $75 for a carload of six. Bring a picnic, meet the owls and enjoy music by Femke Weidama and friends.

See Wednesday, June 21.

W FREE Music

wcparksandrec.com All ages. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; $5. Water games, pirates and mermaids, dancing with a DJ, food and more.

Lab: Explorers

in the Vines

See Saturday, June 3.

N FREE Musicians Corner

See Saturday, June 3.

N Nashville

Predators Craft Beer Festival

615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com Ages 21+. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $59 $99 ($39 - $69 DDs). Craft beers, food, games and live entertainment benefiting the Nashville Predators Foundation.

N Nashville

Pride Festival

nashvillepride.org All ages. Public Square Park, Nashville; Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 10 & younger. The annual LGBT family-friendly celebration includes a kids’ zone and live music by Ty Herndon and CeCe Peniston.

N Nashville Soccer Club

nashvillesc.com All ages. Vanderbilt Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $9 in advance/$12 game day, free ages 2 & younger. Versus Derby City Rovers.

Under the Stars: Led Zeppelin

See Saturday, June 3.

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $30 - $80. A rock band joins Nashville Symphony for a night of Led Zeppelin favorites.

N Punch Brothers

N FREE The Eclipse is

N Pippin

See Friday, June 9.

R FREE Boat

& Beach Cupcake Decorating Event (Register)

N FREE Providence Summer Concert Series

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39.50 - $69.50. A night of bluegrass music.

N FREE Reading

Ranger Story Trail Reveal

615-770-6980 All ages. Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Explore the story Pitter and Patter at different stops along the trail, and enjoy craft activities.

N Reefer Madness the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

N Speedway Racing fairgroundsspeedwayracing. 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.

N Summer

Coming! (Register)

615-862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 2 - 3 p.m. Learn about the upcoming eclipse and how to safely watch it.

N FREE The Great

American Campout

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 - 11:30 a.m. The N. Face representatives will discuss all you need to know about camping.

N The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

615-782-4040 or tpac.org Ages 10+. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $30 $40. See the legendary film followed by Q&A and behindthe-scenes stories with the actors who played “Westley.”

Laser Shows

See Saturday, June 3.

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MON 26

R Crafternoon

N Artful Tales:

See Saturday, June 3.

N FREE Dragon Music Sunday

See Sunday, June 18.

N Foodways

of the Frontier

615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children. Sample the tastes and smells of Jackson’s Tennessee.

R Legally Blonde the Musical

See Friday, June 9.

W FREE Music in the Vines

See Saturday, June 3.

N FREE Nashville Flea Market

See Friday, June 23.

N Nashville

Pride Festival

See Saturday, June 24.

N Pippin

See Friday, June 9.

N Sister Act

See Thursday, June 8.

W Sunset

Concert Series

boft.org All ages. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir., Franklin; 6 p.m.; $10 advance/$12 gate adults, $5 ages 6 - 15. Jaggered Edge plays Rolling Stones music.

W FREE Tennessee Vintage Baseball

tennesseevintagebaseball.com All ages. Rippavilla Plantation, 5700 Main St., Spring Hill; 12 p.m. 1860s-style baseball double-header: Distillers vs Cumberlanders & Travellers vs Quicksteps.

Storytime in the Galleries

615-244-3340 or fristcenter.org Ages 3+. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 and younger. Hear a story connected to current exhibits, then enjoy hands-on creativity at art stations.

N Creative Zone: Puppet Making

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger). Taking inspiration from String City, make a puppet and put on a mini show with friends.

N Early Explorers See Monday, June 5.

N Nashville

Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 - $35. Versus Round Rock Express.

W Nolensville

Wiggles and Giggles

See Monday, June 5.

N FREE String City:

Nashville’s Tradition of Music & Puppetry

615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 & 11:30 a.m. A journey through country music featuring rod puppets, marionettes, shadow puppets, colorful sets and music.

R Tumbleweeds

S FREE RiverGate

W Fairview Wiggles

615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks See Monday, June 5.

See Wednesday, June 7.

TUE 27

615-859-3458 or rivergate-mall.com All ages. RiverGate Mall Center Court, 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 11:30 a.m. Themed reading and a craft.

R Busy Bees

N Something Rotten!

(Register)

See Thursday, June 1.

Storytime

N Creative Zone:

615-782-4040 or tpac.org Ages 10+. 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.; $30 - $75. This musical comedy is set in 1595 following two brothers struggling for theatrical success as they compete against William Shakespeare.

See Monday, June 26.

N FREE String City:

N Chicago & The Doobie Brothers

ascendamphitheater.com All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 6th Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $40 - $289. A night of rock music.

Puppet Making

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

Nashville’s Tradition of Music & Puppetry

See Monday, June 26.

N Kids at the

N Vans

615-784-4014 or capitoltheatretn.com All ages. Capitol Theatre, 110 W. Main St., Lebanon; 11:30 a.m.; $5 kids, free adults. Nashville Zoo presents unique animals.

vanswarpedtour.com All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; $32 - $60. This traveling music festival features up to 100 bands on 10 different stages.

N Nashville

R Water Polo

Capitol: Zoo on the Move

Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 - $35. Versus Round Rock Express.

Warped Tour 2017

See Thursday, June 1.

W Youth Yoga

Lab: Researchers

615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/ familyscience Ages 10 - 13 with a parent. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 2 p.m.; $7.50 per child plus gate admission ($14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12). Evaluate your “footprint” and learn how to minimize it through science.

N Grand Ole Opry See Friday, June 2.

R FREE June in the Creek

See Wednesday, June 7.

R KidFIT: Movers

and Shakers (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

R KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

W FREE Kids’ Hour

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

N Nashville

WED 28

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 - $35. Versus Round Rock Express.

N FREE Beware the

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Hadley Park, 1037 28th Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m. Classical selections plus music from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn about venomous and poisonous creatures and organisms and how to avoid unwanted encounters.

VPs! (Register)

N Creative Zone: Puppet Making

See Monday, June 26.

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N Family Science

See Tuesday, June 6.

N FREE Nashville

Symphony Community Concert

and Giggles

Sounds Baseball

N Something Rotten! See Tuesday, June 27.

N FREE String City:

Nashville’s Tradition of Music & Puppetry

See Monday, June 26.

R Tumbleweeds (Register)

See Wednesday, June 7.

THINGS TO DO R Wild Things

N Nashville

R Youth

See Wednesday, June 7.

See Thursday, June 1.

N FREE Back Porch

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 - $35. Versus Round Rock Express.

See Thursday, June 1.

N FREE Nashville

615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 6:30 - 8 p.m.; included with daily admission or $19.99 after 4 p.m. Live music by The Aquaducks.

(Register)

THU 29 Concert Series

R Busy Bees

See Thursday, June 1.

N Creative Zone: Puppet Making

See Monday, June 26.

N Earls of Leicester

615-889-3060 or ryman.com All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29.50. A night of bluegrass music.

R Earth and Space Explorations

See Thursday, June 1.

W Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

Sounds Baseball

Symphony Community Concert

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Southeast Park Greenspace, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Nashville; 7:30 p.m. Classical selections plus music from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

N FREE Parnassus Storytime

See Thursday, June 1.

N Sister Act

See Thursday, June 8.

N Something Rotten! See Tuesday, June 27.

615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $45 - $65. A night of pop music.

N FREE String City:

S FREE Henderson-

Night Out

ville Summer Concert Series

See Thursday, June 1.

Nashville’s Tradition of Music & Puppetry

See Monday, June 26.

N Thursday See Thursday, June 22.

R Water Polo

See Thursday, June 1.

Volleyball Class

FRI 30 N Barefootin’ Concert Series

W Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

615-678-4739 or expressioncity.com All ages. Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Ave., Franklin; Thru July 8: Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m.; $20 adults, $18 students, $15 ages 9 & younger. Expression City presents the theatrical tale about a magical, flying car.

N Creative Zone: Puppet Making

See Monday, June 26.

R Drum it Up (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

N Frist Friday Concert Series

615-244-3340 or fristcenter.org All ages. Frist Center, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 & younger. Live music by The Long Players performing the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

N Grand Ole Opry

See Friday, June 2.

N FREE Green Hills

N Movies at the

See Friday, June 2.

615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $21 - $51. See Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster alien movie in HD while Nashville Symphony performs John Williams’ score.

Community Story and Playtime

S FREE Hendersonville Cruise In

See Friday, June 2.

N FREE In Search of Yard Bugs

615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Investigate insects like June bugs, grasshoppers, crane flies and butterflies.

S Jesus Christ Superstar

615-826-6037 or hpactn.com Ages 10+. Hendersonville Performing Arts Company, 260 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Thru July 9: Thu - Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $18 adults, $15 students. This Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera centers on the last week of Jesus.

R KidFIT: Movers

and Shakers (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

R KidFIT: Twist and Shout (Register)

See Friday, June 2.

W FREE Leiper’s Fork Movie Night

See Friday, June 2.

W Made South

Franklin VIP Party

madesouth.com Ages 21+. The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 5 - 9 p.m.; $29. Early shopping with 100+ of the finest artisans in the South, drinks, tastings, live music and more. Benefits New Hope Academy.

Schermerhorn: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

N Music City

Motorcycle Rally

musiccitymotorcyclerally.com All ages. Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4125 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $13.50 - $279. Live music, rides, vendors, demonstrations, stunt shows and more.

N Nashville

Sounds Baseball

615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 $35. Versus Oklahoma City Dodgers.

N Sister Act

See Thursday, June 8.

N Something Rotten! See Tuesday, June 27.

N FREE String City:

Nashville’s Tradition of Music & Puppetry

See Monday, June 26.

R Toddler Time with Thomas

See Friday, June 2.

R FREE Trail Worms

615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks All ages. General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 10 - 10:45 a.m. Learn about mammals and their tracks, then do a craft.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is back on the big screen in HD at the Schermerhorn on Friday, June 30 while the Nashville Symphony plays the score. We’re giving away 4 tickets on Wednesday, June 21 at our Facebook page during the “Hot #WINSday!” contest.

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Join us this summer at The Academy for our Power of Play summer camps for a summer filled with learning and adventure. Or, for children attending kindergarten next year, check out our exclusive Kindergarten Boot Camp where cadets learn all about the skills needed to successfully navigate kindergarten.

Friendship in Teams friendshipinteams.com • lhorwitz@friendshipinteams.com

440-840-5932

Friendship in Teams (FIT) Middle Tennessee is a social skills program that offers all children a chance to make friends in a fun, movement-based environment. At FIT, children learn the social skills they need to connect with peers and form friendships! Now enrolling for summer session.

Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna samdavishome.org • education@samdavishome.org

615-459-2341

Do your children love learning about the past? Would you like them to know more about “yesteryear”? Summer Camps at the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation are a great opportunity for them to learn how people lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. Campers will explore the historic structures of the property and the surrounding 168 acres. Each camp is experiential and offers hands-on learning.

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

615-893-3542

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

The Webb School Summer Program 319 Webb Road E, Bell Buckle thewebbschool.com/academics/summer-program

931-389-5703

Webb’s Day Camp for rising grades 4 - 8 includes rocket science, outdoor adventure, pottery, robotics, spheros ecology, and calculator science. One-week camps Jun. 6 - 10, Jun. 13 - 17, and Jun. 20 -24 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (extended care available). $275. Webb’s Basketball Skills Camp for rising grades 4 - 12, Jun. 1 - 3 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. $80. ACT Prep Course for rising grades 9 - 12, Jun. 6 - 10 from 9 a.m. -12 noon. $125. SAT Prep Course for rising grades 9 - 12, Jun. 13 - 17 from 9 a.m -12 noon. $125.

615-595-7547

creeksideridingstables.com Where horse lovers come to camp! We focus on safety, proper riding techniques, grooming, care, and tacking horses. All activities are geared to the riders level, ability and age. Campers ride each day in lessons, games on horseback and trail rides. Barn activities include scavenger hunts, horse related arts and crafts, making homemade horse treats and more. Connecting with and caring for these magnificent animals has been shown to give riders confidence in many areas of life!

Meridian Equine Education Academy 7930 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon meridianequine.com • cristin.jordan@meridianequine.com

615-289-7539

MEED Kids Horse Camps provides hands-on learning. Each day your child will experience activities from outdoor survival tips, daily horse back riding, first aid for horse and human, crafts, and correct riding skills. Education stations and “work” station are set up throughout the day to give campers the full “horse” experience.

Peachtree Farms Equestrian Center 4819 Hwy 96 E, Arrington peachtreefarms.com • polly@peachtreefarms.com

615-419-1089

Saddle up and ride! Our equestrian camp provides extensive time with horses. Campers learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. Half-day camps for ages 4 - 8, full-day for ages 6 and older. After-care is available. Weekly camps in June and July. CHA approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center.

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

615-353-9827

Drawing, painting, gardening and more! Summer 2017 features new camps inspired by the Dressing Downton™ exhibition as well as perennial favorites, Clay Fundamentals and Garden Sprouts. Art and garden adventures await at Cheekwood summer camps.

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

615-662-4819

Located just of I-40W in Bellevue, Dance in Bloom offers classes for ages 2 and up in the disciplines of ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acro, cheer, improv and comp. Classes are up-beat and fun! Ask about our birthday parties! continued on page 77...

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Summer Camps School of the Soldier Young Historians Camp Jane Davis Academy Natural History Camp

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$175 per camp For more information visit www.samdavishome.org or call (615) 459-2341

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617-970-3486 DanceWithDancity.com

615.790.7825 www.harpethgym.com

Dancity Productions 5714 Edmondson Pike # 2d, Nashville dancewithdancity.com

617-970-3486

Nashville’s newest dance studio is now open just in time for summer camps and fall sign ups! We offer a variety of classes and intensives for dancers of all levels, ages 2+, in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary, modern, and creative movement. We invite you to join us and experience Dancity Productions as we work to make music city a dance city! Check out our Facebook page for our upcoming open houses in June.

Expression City Arts and Fitness 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.

The Fine Arts Summer Academy fineartssummeracademy.com 888-839-1055

Excellence. Music. Faith. Community. The Fine Arts Summer Academy (FASA) is a ten day music festival for young musicians. FASA takes aspiring artists out of the practice room and on to the stage in four original performances at top venues including the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry House. A faith-based program that fuses the best of popular music with classical training and Broadwaylevel stagecraft, FASA features renowned faculty educated at top conservatories.

Frist Center 919 Broadway, Nashville fristcenter.org

615-244-3340

Kids ages 5 - 10 are invited to discover a world of inspiration and creativity at Summer Art Camp! Classes encourage the use of imagination and self-expression, and develop critical thinking skills through artmaking. Week-long sessions focus on the themes and ideas from Frist Center exhibitions and are led by experienced teaching artists. No previous artmaking experience is necessary, so come join the fun!

Grassland Dance Academy 1111 Battlewood St. , Franklin gdadance.com

615.790.7660

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595 Hillboro Rd. Ste. 337 Franklin, TN 37067

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Canoeing Bible Lessons Climbing Walls

www.horsebuddiestn.com Conveniently located 1 hour south of Nashville

(931) 364-7656 hortonhaven.org

3259 Blazer Road, Franklin

Between Franklin and Leipers Fork TN

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615.686.1140

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! We are dedicated to guiding the youth of today in the direction of their goals and helping to develop the self-confidence to achieve through dance and creative movement. Visit our website for class listing.

Little Art House Summer Camps 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville littlearthousenashville.com

615-933-9644

Locally owned by two sisters who are licensed and experienced art teachers. We intend to support education as well as offer encouragement and confidence in art making. We offer weekly classes for all ages and abilities as well as camps during school breaks. Join us at USN in June or our Acklen Avenue location in July for summer camps! Kids will have a blast imagining, exploring and creating with a variety of age-appropriate themes each week.

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!

Second Harvest’s Cooks Rule! Cooking Camp 331 Great Circle Road, Nashville secondharvestmidtn.org/cac

Our cooking camps are a unique opportunity to get hands-on training in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen under the guidance of professional chefs. Classes focus on teaching basic knife skills, measuring and weighing, and a variety of cooking techniques. Ages 13 - 17. Camps include Global Cuisine (Jun. 19 23), Farmer’s Market (Jul. 10 - 14), and Street Eats (Jul. 24 - 28).

Songwriting Camp – Country Music Hall of Fame 222 5th Ave. S, Nashville countrymusichalloffame.org/songwriting_camp

615-416-2001

Aspiring and budding songwriters can hone their craft and learn tips from professional songwriters in this week-long songwriting workshop through one-on-one mentoring sessions, instrument instruction, and more. Songwriting Camp culminates with a performance showcasing original works written during the week. All skill levels welcome. No songwriting experience necessary. continued on page 78 ...

Where Gifted Students Belong Summer Day Camps for Grades 1 - 5 Summer Residential Camps for Grades 6 - 10 Located at Western Kentucky University One hour north of Nashville on Interstate 65 wku.edu/gifted

The Center for Gifted Studies gifted@wku.edu

270-745-6323

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David Deaton Karate Brentwood Hendersonville Lebanon Mt. Juliet daviddeaton.com

615-377-1100 615-824-9111 615-547-1754 615-754-6878

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

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

615-867-6900 615-617-7644

E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 years and older. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.

Harpeth Gymnastics 2204 Hillsboro Road, Franklin harpethgym.com

Harvest Martial Arts 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 Indoor Karting 400 Davidson St., Nashville musiccityindoorkarting.com • sales@musiccityindoorkarting.com

615-242-3275

Music City Indoor Karting welcomes campers to experience the thrill of Indoor Kart Racing. The program features lots of racing with only other campers on the track, classroom sessions to develop racing skills, track safety briefing and basic kart operations. Instructors will teach campers how to drive safely and follow their progress throughout the week. Activities also include kart care and maintenance, make and race your own pinewood derby car, games, mini golf, inflatables, and other fun activities!

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Our Sail Camp program is intended for children and young people ages 7 - 17. It is structured with an eye not only toward introducing young people to sailing, but also toward racing, advanced knowledge of small boat handling and skills in a safe, fun environment. The program is taught by knowledgeable, trained young people, all of whom are required to complete a US Sailing counselor training course.

One Goal Sports Murfreesboro onegoalsports.net • admin@onegoalsports.net

615-896-7309

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.

Yong In Martial Arts 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 1031 Riverside Drive, Ste. K, Franklin taekwondobrentwood.com

615-370-1117 615-591-3373

Make this their best summer ever with summer camps at Yong In Martial Arts! Camps start June 5 for eight weeks. They’ll have tons of fun learning martial arts and will be healthier physically and mentally. They’ll swim, roller skate, and visit Chuck E. Cheese’s each week.

615-790-7825

Our fantastic summer camps feature non-stop fun and excitement for your child. For three hours they will enjoy gymnastics obstacle courses, organized games, trampoline, free time in our foam block pit, arts and crafts, lunch, and much more. Our summer camps are open to children ages 3 - 10 and run Mon. - Fri. from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Spaces are limited so sign up early!

595 Hillsboro Road, Ste. 337, Franklin harvestmartialarts@gmail.com

Harbor Island Yacht Club, 300 Harbor Drive, Old Hickory nashvillesailingfoundation.org

FLIGHT Nashville Flight Training 801 Hangar Lane, Hangar 7, Nashville 615-366-9192 nashvilleflighttraining.com/nashville-pilot-camp • info@nashvilleflighttraining.com

Specially designed for ages 13 - 18, Nashville Pilot Camp offers the opportunity to find out what it really takes to learn to fly. During our one week summer camp, students will learn through hands-on participation as they gain valuable aviation experience and meet like minded aviation enthusiasts their own age. Every participant receives up to two full hours of FAA-certified flight instruction in an actual airplane, one hour of flight training in an FAA certified flight simulator, as well as books, maps, and a camp t-shirt.

NATURE Lucky Ladd Farm 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville luckyladdfarms.com • tours@luckyladdfarms.com

615-274-3786

Campers ages 5 - 10 explore the wonder and magic of Lucky Ladd Farms. Our affordable week-long day camps offer wholesome outdoor AG-ventures through old-fashioned learning and play. Activities include working with farm animals, pony rides, gardening, games, crafts, archery, water play, wilderness exploration, and much more. Extended care available.

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Camp Invention Multiple locations throughout the greater Nashville area campinvention.org • campinvention@invent.org

800-968-4332

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This summer, launch your child’s imagination! All-new modules mean all-new fun as children invent, build, question, and discover. Children grades K - 6 experience real-world problem solving and creative thinking as they transform the terrain and ecosystem of a distant exoplanet, take risks as future entrepreneurs, blast rockets and rubber chickens, and wire a circuit to create their own Spy Gadget Alarm Box!

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

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

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Mr. Bond and The Science Guys mrbondscienceguy.com 615-573-2702

The Science Guys’ mission is to prove to kids that science is fun, cool, and easy! They inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and science as well as teach kids creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, and perseverance in a kid friendly environment. Our science camps are offered at multiple locations with a variety of themes. Check our website and learn more about their camps, birthday parties, in-school field trips, after-school programs, and more.

ScienceQuest Camps at Adventure Science Center 615-862-5160

Learn, explore and discover at Adventure Science Center’s ScienceQuest Camps! Students entering kindergarten - grade 6 can enjoy exciting science enrichment programs that encourage them to actively discover and examine new concepts at one of Nashville’s most iconic attractions. Special programs are available for rising grades 7 - 9.

with classes in Robotics, Game Design, Minecraft, Engineering Adventures, and more for ages 6 to 14! Conveniently located in Franklin, Lavergn, and Nashville

800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville adventuresci.org/camps • camps@adventuresci.org

STEM Focused Summer Day Camp

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Camp Held at Middle Tennessee State University sme43.com

615-796-0751

Presented by the Nashville Senior Chapter of SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) and local university student SME chapters for students grades 5 - 8. This camp will integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics into a cohesive and collaborative hands-on real-world learning experience. Interact with robotics, lasers, 3D printing, basic electrical circuits, simple machines, microscopy and more. We will even build a working hover craft! Registration is limited. Lunch and snacks provided.

Voted Nashville’s #1 Dance Studio!

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Easter Seals Tennessee Camp

750 Old Hickory Blvd., #2-260, Brentwood easterseals.com/tennessee/our-programs/camping-recreation gbruner@eastersealstncom

615-292-6640 ext. 2

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Horse Buddies 615-686-1140

Horse Buddies provides a full day of horsing around fun with a hands on learning experience! Students will learn to care for their own horse in a sensory-friendly environment. Activities include how to be safe around horses, how to groom a horse, and how to lead a horse through ground exercises, along with games and crafts. Located on an peaceful, natural barn setting between Franklin and Leipers Fork. Cost is $125 per child. Lunch and snacks provided. Serving children 5 - 14 yrs.

TRADITIONAL CAMPS Bounce U of Nashville 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville bounceu.com/nashville-tn

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Quality dance training in a family-friendly environment

Easter Seals Tennessee Camp offers inclusive day and residential recreation camping programs for youth ages 7 - 16, and residential and respite camping for adults ages 17 and up. These programs serve to let campers discover and explore their interests, values, and talents while also creating lifelong memories.

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615-435-9321

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615-255-1422

Enroll now for BounceU Camp that begins Fri., May 26. Kids ages 3 - 12 will enjoy exciting games and daily fun as well as bounce in a spectac-U-lar indoor play arena featuring giant inflatables including our exclusive 18 ft. Spider Climb with an 18 ft. Mountain Slide, Dodge Ball City, and 38 ft. obstacle course. continued on page 80 ...

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Summer Riding Camp

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Safe Horse Handling Riding Lessons Trail Rides Grooming & Games

CREEKSIDE Riding Academy & Stables

Hwy 431 at Duplex Rd. • 2359 Lewisburg Pk. Franklin • 615-595-7547 creeksideridingstables.com

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Camp Crusader - Hendersonville Christian Academy 355 Old Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville crusaderkidscom • info@hcacrusaders.com

615-824-1550

Parents appreciate our pay-by-the-day plan. There is no need to commit to full weeks during the summer. We provide a clean t-shirt each day and clean towels on pool days. Lunch and snacks are included in the daily rate. Campers take fun field trips every day.

Camp Laney for Boys 916 West River Road, Mentone, AL camplaney.com

256-634-4066

Camp Laney is an independent, traditional boys camp located on Lookout Mountain in northeastern Alabama. Camp Laney is accredited by the ACA and offers four two-week sessions for ages 8 - 14 and a one-week junior camp session for boys finishing grade 2. Activities include canoeing, water slide, swimming, team sports, ropes course, climbing wall, mountain biking, bouldering, archery, riflery and tennis.

Christ Presbyterian Academy 2323 - A Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville cpalions.org • camps@cpalions.org

615-373-9550

CPA offers 50+ camps and workshops for preschool - grade 12. Campers will enjoy a variety of camps including sports, arts, science, robotics and so much more! There are camps to meet any interest and schedule, with multiple camps offered weekly. Early Bird Pricing good through May 31.

Father Ryan High School 700 Norwood Drive, Nashville fatherryan.org/summercamps • fatherryan.org/summercamps

615-383-4200

Athletics, dance, art, fun. This summer, get in on the action at Father Ryan. Summer camps are conducted by the Irish’s impressive lineup of championship coaches, trainers, and teachers. Camps are offered for rising K - 9th graders with full-day and half-day camp options. Aftercare is available. Register today on our website.

Franklin Road Academy Summer Programs 4700 Franklin Road, Nashville fracamps.com • fracamps@franklinroadacademy.com

615-369-4546

Whether it’s academic preparation, athletic skills training, arts and crafts, or all of the above, FRA is the place to be for summer fun! A wide variety of camps are offered for all ages (pre-K and up) in academics, arts, enrichments, and sports. Extended morning and afternoon services are available.

Harpeth Hall School 3801 Hobbs Road, Nashville harpethhall.org

615-297-9543

Do you dream big? Each summer, girls come to Harpeth Hall full of energy and curiosity to uncover artistic talents, perfect athletic skills, explore science and technology, make new friends, and have fun. More information on registration is available on our website. See where your dreams take you. Come to Harpeth Hall and dream big this summer.

Horton Haven Christian Camp 3711 Reed Harris Road, Chapel Hill hortonhaven.org

931-364-7656

Just one hour south of Nashville offering overnight and day camps. Overnight campers experience archery, air rifles, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, crafts, mountain biking, swimming and more. Teens can try our 45 ft. high, 600 ft. long zip line. One-week sessions, ages 8 - 11, 12 - 14 and 15 - 18. Day campers enjoy games, crafts, bible lessons, swimming and more.

Indian Creek Camp 150 Cabin Circle Drive, Liberty indiancreekcamp.com • icc@kytn.net

615-448-1023

Indian Creek Camp is a Christian, co-ed, overnight, ACA accredited camp for ages 7 - 17. It also offers an all-inclusive family camp summer vacation. Week-long affordable fun! Activities include horseback riding, water skiing, canoeing, archery, ceramics, mountain biking, swimming lessons, a nature center, and more.

Providence Christian Academy Summer Camps 410 Dejarnett Lane, Murfreesboro providencechristian.com • camps@providencechristian.com

615-904-0902

Register now for PCA Summer Camps! A variety of half- and full-day camp offerings from athletics to arts to robotics for students entering grades K - 8. For PCA Summer Camp schedules and registration information, visit our website or send us an email with any questions.

Riverview Camp for Girls 757 CR 614, Mentone, AL riverviewcamp.com • info@riverviewcamp.com

Voted best sleep-away camp more than six times in the Best of Parenting reader’s poll. Only two hours away from Nashville. One- and two-week sessions available for girls 6 - 16. Members of Christian Camping International and accredited by AEE and ACA. Traditional camp activities offered and facilities include a heated pool, tennis courts, climbing tower, horseback riding, bathrooms and showers in all cabins and more. Campers select six activities to take daily. 5:1 camper-to-counselor ratio.

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Spring Hollow Day Camp 4207 Arno Road, Franklin springhollowschool.com

615-794-9343

Spring Hollow Day Camp provides a joyful play experience for children ages 3 - 8 years. Our safe, inviting, and beautiful environment promotes outdoor play, exploration in the arts and sciences, collaboration, and creative expression. Our days are filled with opportunities for water and mud play, clay work, and a variety of art and science activities. Each week introduces a different theme to extend the children’s play. Located in Franklin and convenient to I-65 and I-840.

YMCA Camp Ocoee 111 YMCA Drive, Ocoee campocoee.com • info@campocoee.com

423-338-5588

Located in the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, Camp Ocoee has been providing children with wilderness adventures since 1923. One-week sessions for boys and girls ages 7 - 15. 4:1 camper to staff ratio. Strong Christian environment. Activities include paintball, whitewater rafting, SUP, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, camp-outs and many more.

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YMCA Day Camps ymcamidtn.org/programs/camp 615-259-9622

Camping at the Y is about learning skills, developing character, and making friends. Our camps are also places where kids become a community as they engage in physical, social, and educational activities that teach how to be more independent and contribute to a group. Each week includes swimming and field trips.

YMCA Summer Adventure Camps offered at participating school locations ymcafunco.org

615-259-3418

The summer component of the YMCA’s Fun Company out-of-school time program, Summer Adventure offers campers daily fun in a safe, supervised environment. Offering full-day excitement, campers will learn skills, develop character, and make new friends, all while engaging in physical, social, and educational activities.

YMCA Widjiwagan Day Camp 3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch campwidji.org

615-360-2267

Discover YOUR OWN adventure at Nashville’s top summer camp, YMCA Camp Widjiwagan! Week after week, campers can customize their outdoor summer camp experience with options like sailing, zip lining, skiing, climbing, banana boat rides, horseback riding, and more! Day campers also get lunch and a snack every day so there’s no need to pack meals throughout the week. Ages 4 - 16.

YMCA Widjiwagan Overnight Camp 3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch campwidji.org

615-360-2267

Widjiwagan’s overnight campers love creating their own summer camp experience! With options such as climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, wood working, canoeing, zip lining, and more, kids get to decide what their summer adventure will look like. While at Overnight Camp, Widji’s beautiful cabins create a home away from home! NEW for summer 2017 is the addition of the Yurt Village. Ages 7 - 16.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS Brentwood Baptist 7777 Concord Road, Brentwood brentwoodbaptist.com/vbs

615-324-6100

Join us at Brentwood Baptist for a fun-filled spiritual adventure that focuses on Bible study and life application for children age 5 yrs. - grade 5 (by Jun. 11, 2017). Jun. 12 - 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free. Register on our website.

First Lutheran Church 113 8th Ave. S, Nashville first-lutheran-nashville.org • youth@first-lutheran-nashville.com

First Lutheran Church invites all children to soar with us at our Hero Central Vacation Bible School! This superhero adventure experience includes music that will energize your ears, interactive Bible fun, super science, cool crafts, hands-on mission hero work, delicious snacks, great games, and more. The fun runs Jun. 19 - 23 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Hope to see you there, Heroes!

Trinity United Methodist Church 2303 Jones Blvd., Murfreesboro trinityvbs.net

615-896-0413

Let your light shine as we “Glow for Jesus” at our 2017 VBS. Children age 3 yrs. - grade 5 will enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, music, and more! We will kick off on July 9 and end with our closing program on July 13. Then, join us for a church-wide pool party on July 14! Register on our website.

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Explore programs designed to engage girls in ACADEMICS, ARTS AND ATHLETICS. 12 new additions to the catalog this year! • Eco Artist Camp • Picturing Writing: Writers and Artists as Authors and Illustrators • Digital Storytelling • Maker Mania • Musical Theater Camp • Guess who’s cooking dinner? • Global Strategists camp • Global Doctor’s: DNA • Summer at the Hall Newspaper Camp • Yoga and Mindfulness Camp • Building Bridges Story Telling Camp • Cooking in the Social Media Age

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