THINGS TO DO

FREE WISHING CHAIR

PUPPET SHOWS

615-862-5800 library.nashville.org/wishingchair

See Wishing Chair Productions' live puppet shows on Tuesdays at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. The show's running time is 30 - 45 minutes and recommended for kids ages 0 - 6, but all ages are welcome. Story time is presented in the Children’s Theater at Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville).

FREE FUN TIME WITH RACHEL SUMNER library.nashville.org

BABY YOGA AT NURTURE NASHVILLE nurturenashville.com

Join for a baby-centered yoga class for infants up to 8 months. Happens on Sundays from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at Nurture Nashville East (1106 Woodland, Suite 3, Nashville) and on Thursdays (July 13, 20, 27) from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. at Nurture Nashville West (992 Davidson Dr., Suite 102, Nashville). Cost is $30 for parent+baby duo.

COW CUDDLING AT THE GENTLE BARN

See Sunday, July 2.

SUNCATCHERS AT COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

See Sunday, July 2.

FREE FRIST FAMILY SUNDAYS fristartmuseum.org

The new series includes family tours, multisensory gallery experiences and a visit to the Martin ArtQuest Gallery on the second Sunday of each month at the Frist Art Museum (919 Broadway, Nashville). Family Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk at 1:15 p.m. Multisensory Exploration Stations are available from 1 to 3 p.m. The interactive Martin ArtQuest Gallery is open every Sunday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. with activities relating to a selected exhibition. Gallery admission is always free for guests ages 18 and younger.

FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES

See Saturday, July 1.

NASHVILLE SPORTS CARD SHOW

See Friday, July 7.

FREE PLAZA MARIACHI FLEA MARKET

See Sunday, July 2.

TINKERING GARAGE

See Saturday, July 1.

FREE VINTAGE BASE BALL GAMES tennesseevintagebaseball.com

Ssee the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball (or TAOVBB) play at 12 and 2 p.m. at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville).

NASHVILLE SOUNDS:

FAMILY FUN SUNDAY

Swing on over to First Horizon Park (19 Jr Gilliam Way, Nashville). On Sundays, it's all about families with focused giveaways throughout the season and postgame Kids Run the Bases. Game starts at 7:35 p.m.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

See Saturday, July 1.

Mon 10

FREE BILINGUAL STORYTIME WITH RACHEL RODRIGUEZ

Little ones will learn about the vibrant Latino culture through stories, music and movement at the Richland Park branch (4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville). Bring your child out from 10:30 - 11 a.m. to listen to a story, sing, dance AND learn Spanish. Recommended for children ages 0 - 6 years.

FREE MONDAY NPL STORYTIMES

See Monday, July 3.

TINKERING GARAGE

See Saturday, July 1.

FREE ITTY BITTY STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH

See Monday, July 3.

Join Mr. Bond's Science Guys for over a dozen fun, informative science experiments, including bubbling potions, chemical reactions, explosions and more at various Nashville Public Library branches. Best for ages 5 and older. Happens at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Hickory branch (1010 Jones St., Old Hickory).

FREE MURFREESBORO

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE

See Saturday, July 1.

FREE YOGA STORYTIME AT MADISON LIBRARY

615-862-5868

This story time uses books, yoga poses, songs and rhymes at the Nashville Public Library Madison Branch (610 Gallatin Pike S, Madison) from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 3 - 5.

Tue 11

FREE TUESDAY NPL STORYTIMES library.nashville.org

Age-appropriate songs, activities and lots of early literacy fun on Tuesday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Bordeaux, Edgehill, Hadley Park, Hermitage and Southeast branches at 10:30 a.m.; Richland Park and Thompson Lane branches at 11 a.m. For ages 0 - 5, call ahead to make sure there's open spots.

BEATRIX POTTER EXHIBIT AT THE FRIST ART MUSEUM

See Saturday, July 1.

FREE FAMILY STORYTIME AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY

See Saturday, July 1.

TINKERING GARAGE

See Saturday, July 1.

Dance to music and rhythms from all around the world with children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner at various Various Nashville Public Library branches. Happens on July 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hadley Park branch (1039 28th Ave N, Nashville), July 18 at 10 a.m. at the North branch (1001 Monroe St., Nashville) and July 19 at 10:15 a.m. at the Bellevue branch (720 Baugh Road, Nashville). For ages 2 - 5.

FREE MUSIC WITH FARMER JASON IN BRENTWOOD

615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.libcal.com

Rock and roll with Farmer Jason and his guitar and learn about the farm and the wonders of nature. Get ready to sing and groove with lots of energy from 1 - 2 p.m. at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood).

FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET

See Tuesday, July 4.

TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD

See Saturday, July 1.

FREE 12 SOUTH FARMERS MARKET

See Tuesday, July 4.

FREE CODE ACADEMY AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY

See Monday, July 10.

FREE EAST NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET eastnashvillemarket.com

A community market every Tuesday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the corner of 5th & Woodland in East Nashville. Park for free in the lot at the corner of 6th & Main St. and across the street at the First Church of the Nazarene.

TEARS FOR FEARS AT FIRSTBANK AMPHITHEATER

See Tears for Fears perform live at FirstBank Amphitheater (4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin) with special guests Cold War Kids. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $29.50.

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FOREIGNER AT ASCEND AMPHITHEATER

See the historic farewell tour of rock 'n' roll band Foreigner at Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Ave. S, Nashville) performing live at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50.

Wed 12

FREE ANIMAL TALES WITH JOHN HAMM wcpltn.org

Discover how members of the animal kingdom protect and benefit one another with this live animal show at the Nolensville branch (915 Oldham Dr., Nolensville) at 10 and 11:30 a.m.or the Fairview branch (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) at 2:30 and 4 p.m.

FREE FAMILY GAMES & ACTIVITIES IN THE VILLAGE

See Wednesday, July 5.

FREE FAMILY STORYTIME AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY

See Saturday, July 1.

FREE PUPPET TRUCK: PUSS IN BOOTS library.nashville.org

Wishing Chair Productions presents a jazz-infused, marionette version of the classic Brother’s Grimm story at 10:30 a.m. at the Nashville Public Library Goodlettsville branch (205 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville).

LITTLE MOVERS YOGA

See Saturday, July 8.

MINI MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO

See Wednesday, July 5.

FREE SUMMER BUTTERFLY BONANZA

615-862-8555 wpnc@nashville.gov

Stroll through the meadow at Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) and look for all types of butterflies including monarchs, swallowtails, sulfurs and skippers. Email to register. Happens from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

SUMMER KIDS MOVIES IN MURFREESBORO: MINIONS

See Wednesday, July 5.

TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD

See Saturday, July 1.

FREE WEDNESDAY NPL STORY TIMES

See Wednesday, July 5.

FREE MR. BOND’S SCIENCE GUYS AT LINEBAUGH rclstn.org

Mr. Bond's Science Guys will be at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro) from 10 - 11 a.m. for a program entitled "All Together Now: An Electromagnetic Adventure"!

FREE BUBBLES & CHALK

See Wednesday, July 5.

FREE CODE ACADEMY AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY

See Monday, July 10.

FREE READING PAWS EAST

NASHVILLE

615-862-5860

Visit the Nashville Public Library East Branch (206 Gallatin Ave., Nashville) from 2 - 3 p.m. for a chance to cuddle up with a canine friend who will listen while you read. Call to register. For children in Kindergarten and older.

FREE BLOOD DRIVE AT PPCC redcrossblood.org

Give blood to help save lives. Happens from 3 - 7 p.m. at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro). Schedule online. The drive is in meeting room C.

FREE READING PAWS

OLD HICKORY

615-862-5869

Join a specially trained reading dog with the nonprofit Reading Paws between 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. for a reading session at Nashville Public Library's Old Hickory branch (1010 Jones St., Old Hickory). Call to reserve your spot.

FREE MUSIC ON MAIN (PORTLAND) portland5.com

Porland’s Music on Main features live music on Wednesday evenings from 5 - 7 p.m. at 106 Main Street, Portland. The outdoor concerts are held on Main Street next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

NASHVILLE SC HOME GAMES nashvillesc.com

See the "Boys in Gold" face off at GEODIS Park (501 Benton Ave., Nashville). Game starts at 7 p.m.

FREE RETRO WEDNESDAYS AT STARDUST DRIVE-IN: MEAN GIRLS & CLUELESS

See Wednesday, July 5.

THU 13

BEATRIX POTTER EXHIBIT AT THE FRIST ART MUSEUM

See Saturday, July 1.

BABY YOGA AT NURTURE NASHVILLE

See Sunday, July 9.

FREE ANIMAL TALES WITH JOHN HAMM wcpltn.org

Discover how members of the animal kingdom protect and benefit one another with this live animal show at the Leiper's Fork branch (5333 Old Highway 96, Franklin) at 11:30 a.m. or the Franklin branch (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) at 2:30 and 4 p.m.

BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL & RELEASE

See Thursday, July 6.

TINKERING GARAGE

See Saturday, July 1.

TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD

See Saturday, July 1.

CAMPFIRE STORYTIME AT DISCOVERY CENTER

See Thursday, July 6.

FREE CODE ACADEMY AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY

See Monday, July 10.

DISNEY ANIMATION IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

See Saturday, July 1.

FREE DOWNTOWN YOGA

See Thursday, July 6.

EMBELLISHED INSTRUMENTS countrymusichalloffame.org

Personalize paper instruments inspired by those on display in the galleries at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Included with museum admission; free to museum members.

FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AT FRANKLIN LIBRARY

See Thursday, July 6.

FREE STORYTIME AT LINEBAUGH

See Thursday, July 6.

FREE PUPPET TRUCK: PUSS IN BOOTS library.nashville.org

Wishing Chair Productions presents a jazz-infused, marionette version of the classic Brother’s Grimm story at the Nashville Public Library East branch (206 Gallatin Ave., Nashville).

FREE SUMMER CELEBRATION PARTY AT EAST LIBRARY 615-862-5860

Join on the front lawn of East Branch Library (206 Gallatin Ave., Nashville) for a summer celebration. They will have games, a little free bookstore, popsicles, music and bubbles at 3 p.m. Best for ages 3 -10.

FREE ALL ACCESS NIGHT AT DISCOVERY CENTER curias@explorethedc.org explorethedc.org

All Access Nights are a time for special-needs families to enjoy the exhibits at the Discovery Center (502 Southeast Broad St., Murfreesboro) in a sensory-friendly environment. Happens from 5 - 8 p.m. Reservations are suggested.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS MARKET

See Thursday, July 6.

FREE MURFREESBORO MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE

See Saturday, July 1.

BLUEGRASS NIGHTS AT THE RYMAN: RHONDA VINCENT ryman.com

Join for performances by the biggest names in bluegrass at the Ryman Auditorium (501 Broadway, Nashville) at 7:30 p.m. All shows are preceded by 650 AM WSM’s free showcase, Pickin’ on the PNC Plaza, featuring regional bluegrass bands starting at 6 p.m. outside the entrance to the Ryman.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD

See Thursday, July 6.

FREE HENDERSONVILLE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

See Thursday, July 6.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

See Saturday, July 1.

FRI 14

BEATRIX POTTER EXHIBIT AT THE FRIST ART MUSEUM

See Saturday, July 1.

EMBELLISHED INSTRUMENTS

See Thursday, July 13.

EXOTIC PET EXPO midtnexpo.com

This is a safe, family-friendly event geared to educate and introduce people to exotic pets at the Mid TN Expo Center (1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro). It's a good place to purchase and learn with industry leading breeders bringing their knowledge, quality and passion to the show. Happens July 14 - 16 from 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. Cost is $10 - $15.

FREE NATURE PLAY DAY

615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov

Experience the new and improved Nature Play area with facilitated play leaders who will guide children in creative play using mud, sticks, rocks, movement, make-believe and much more. Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) from 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AT FRANKLIN LIBRARY

See Thursday, July 6.