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Win the Reading Battle

They say, “Pick your battles.” This is one war worth waging.

21 A New Fall Crop of Books

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Because we all want and need to stay well, five important ideas.

All kinds of fun is found on Middle Tennessee farms this month. We’re loaded with’em!

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Editor’s Note Empty nester ... not.

Feedback

Should you let your child walk home from school? Parents weigh-in.

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Never an Empty Nest

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nce they’re gone, they’re gone.” That’s what I thought, scrubbing the iron skillet that had sizzled up dinner for only two. “I don’t so much like an empty nest tonight,” was the second thought and then … ah, well. Yesterday I sat in my youngest’s bedroom, sorting through his left-behind clothes deeming many for Goodwill and donations. Others maybe for a younger cousin or older brother, but then, no. My three boys are not alike at all except that they adore each other. Here’s a nice T-shirt, soft, striped, extra large. Maybe my older one would like it. And then, no. I don’t want to see him wearing his younger brother’s clothes. These were Thomas’s clothes; they cannot be seen on someone else without me seeing Thomas and … that just won’t work. Doesn’t fit. He may not live here anymore, but they are still his. I fold and stuff into plastic bags, fold and stuff. But there’s a rub. You can hold up a shirt and say, oh, this is so YOU and absolutely not think of it for anybody else. And once you’ve seen a shirt on one of your kids, if it gets passed down we all know it’s a hand me down. But personalities are different, and what one prefers, another may not. So I worked hard raising my four kids to let them grow into their own people without excessive molding from me. While you can’t help but to influence your kids with what you love (they heard a lot of my music, went to a lot of theater, saw movies I wanted them to see, ate food that I loved and explored where I wanted to go), I always encouraged them to be their own people. Now with the nest a lot larger than it used to be, I see the remains of my handiwork in their childhood rooms and fret with longing. This came too soon. They are launched and I wasn’t prepared for the waves of emotions that a forgotten T-shirt can wring from my heart. I try not to call and text my kids too much, but I might. I use a lot of Emojis. The missing sits in my core like a stranger trying to get to know me. I don’t want to be known. Ugh. Starting this new chapter will take time, but it needs to begin, I know that much. Plus, I want to still be someone they return to when they are able. I’d like them to see me as fine on my own, without the definition of motherhood everywhere I look. I’d like them to be surprised and proud of me in my new-found independence. I’d like them to say about me, “Wow, Mom’s cool. Look at her, go Mom!” So I have projects and ideas simmering in my head to get going. But also, yes, a nest to keep warm. Because my kids are actually always with me. And the holidays are looming — it’s a perfect time for decorating with all of my favorite homey touches!

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QUESTION! “My 10-year-old boy wants to be dropped off and walk home from the bus on his own. We live at the end of a cul-de-sac and the bus drops off at the stop sign at the end of our street. Is this OK?”

SHOULD HE WALK HOME ALONE? “My son did it starting from the second day of first grade. But I can see the bus stop from my house and I made it a point to be outside when we heard the bus show up. We did have the advantage of the bus needing to make a turnabout before the stop, so the beeping of the bus in reverse was a loud alert for us to go outside. Plus we’re only three houses from the stop. I’d take a look at how safe you feel on your street and how mature your son is, but generally I would think it would be fine for him to do it. Just remind him to stay out of the street and come straight home. He’s on the cusp of middle school if not there already, where a little more independence and responsibility will be expected. This could be good practice.” Katie Long “If you’re uneasy about it, I’d say there’s your answer. You know your neighborhood and your kid better than anyone. A little extra protection in this

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crazy world won’t hurt your child at all.” Allison Sutherland Edwards “Um ... yeah. My kids did this at kindergarten. I just watched them. They’ve been walking home alone and staying home alone after school since 9.” Tanya Bricco-McQuillan “My boys walked three houses down to the bus stop at the end of the street at ages 8 and 6. They walked together, and we could look out the window to check on them, but they were pretty independent. We live in a quiet neighborhood, and it wasn’t a busy street; there were also other kids at the bus stop each morning and afternoon. So I think it depends on the neighborhood; if there are other kids there, etc. But 10 years old seems old enough to me if it’s a quiet neighborhood and the bus is at the end of the street.” Jenny McMillion

“This is a tough decision to make. This answer depends on a lot of factors such as your neighborhood, comfort level, your child’s maturity, and some others I’m failing to mention. Maybe it’s one of those things you start with baby steps to see how it goes and little by little you work up to walking the full distance solo. This would be a great time to have a good conversation with your child. Talk about your concerns especially if it’s more with other people and less with him. Perhaps institute a password, that way someone couldn’t claim to be picking him up for you. Teach your child to be alert in their surroundings and tell them the steps they should take if approached by a stranger. Also another good thing to consider is your neighbors. Are there some neighbors along the route you could ask to kindly keep an eye out for the time they get home to add an extra layer of protection? Let me say that while the whole world focuses on stranger danger, statistically

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speaking your child is more likely to be taken by someone they know. A better conversation to have with these concerns in mind is teaching your child about tricky people because it applies to both strangers and people they know. Teach them how to recognize when someone doesn’t have their best interests at heart. I wish you the best of luck because I have an almost 10 year old and it is so hard to let go and let them spread their wings.” Kelly Peterson “My nephews started walking to and from the bus at age 9, since my sister and brother-inlaw live in the same kind of set up as you. The bus goes past their house for pick up and drop off so we peek out the window when they are on their way from the bus stop. Granted, they don’t know we check everyday that they are on their way, but they like the independence. Try and see how it goes.” Jaclyn Reszka

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Dollywood: Fall in Love with the Smokies This Fall Pumpkin LumiNights are part of the Harvest Festival happening at Dollywood through Saturday, Oct. 30.

ne of Middle Tennessee’ favorite family destinations is now celebrating autumn in the rolling foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood is alive with the Harvest Festival now through October 30. The annual event includes the family-friendly Great Pumpkin LumiNights made up of thousands of glowing and carved pumpkins throughout Dollywood. For small children — or anyone looking for a fun, not scary experience — the Harvest Festival is intended for delight, not fright. “Fall is a special time of year in the Smoky Mountains, because God’s handiwork is on full display for everyone to enjoy when they come to visit,” says Dolly Parton, Dollywood’s Dreamer-in-Chief. October’s Festival headliners include CeCe Winans (Oct. 9); Rhonda Vincent and the Rage (Oct. 14 - 15); and Shenandoah (Oct. 20 - 21). A complete schedule can be found on Dollywood. com.

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“Dollywood is one of our all-time favorite places to play and has been for years,” says Karen Peck, a Gospel Hall of Fame member. “We love how nice everyone is at the theaters and the awesome family-friendly feeling we get when we perform at Dollywood. Sometimes, it’s like church breaks out at our concerts!” Visiting artisans and makers display their handmade wares throughout Dollywood, many with demonstrations of their crafts. Bask in the glow of the lights while wandering through displays in Dollywood’s Timber Canyon, Wilderness Pass and upper Craftsman’s Valley areas. Beyond the impressive displays, guests can find a number of exciting activities to create memories together. Dollywood is open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. each day of operation during the Harvest Festival. The park is closed on Tuesdays throughout the festival. For more information and a park operating calendar, visit Dollywood.com or download the Dollywood app.

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Independant School Fall Open Houses • BRENTWOOD ACADEMY is hosting admission preview days Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 and Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood; brentwoodacademy.com.

• ENSWORTH SCHOOL is hosting a “High school Campus Preview“ Sunday, Oct. 3 and a “Grade 5 admission lunch” Wednesday, Nov. 17. 211 Ensworth Ave., Nashville; ensworth.com.

• LINDON WALDORF SCHOOL is hosting virtual tours for prospective students and parents by emailing enrollment@lindenwaldorf.org. 3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; lindenwaldorf.org.

• BATTLEGROUND ACADEMY is hosting a “Kindergarten Sneak Peek” Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the Harpeth Campus (150 Franklin Road, Franklin) and a “1st - 4th Grade Sneak Peek” at the campus for Middle & Upper Schools (336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin. battlegroundacademy.org.

• FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY is hosting an open house for prospective students on Sunday, Nov. 7. 4700 Franklin Pike, Oak Hill; franklinroadacademy.com.

• MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is hosting a lunch and tour Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 100 E. MTCS Road, Murfreesboro; mtcscougars/org.

• CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY is hosting “Prospective K-3rd Grade Campus Visit Mornings” Tuesday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 7; as well as “Prospective 4th-5th Grade Campus Visit Mornings” Tuesday, Oct. 26 and Wednesday, January 12, 2022. 2323 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; cpalions.org.

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• HARDING ACADEMY is hosting in-person tours for parents and guardians only. To schedule a personalized virtual tour, email admissionsoffice@hardingacademy.us. 170 Windsor Drive, Nashville; hardingacademy.org.

• MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY is hosting an admission preview day for prospective students on Sunday, Oct. 31. 001 Harding Pike, Nashville; montgomerybell.edu.

• HARPETH HALL SCHOOL is hosting an open house on Sunday, Nov. 7 with registration at 1:30 and the program at 2 p.m. 3801 Hobbs Road, Nashville; battlegroundacademy.org.

• SAINT HENRY SCHOOL is hosting an open house for prospective students on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 9 - 11 a.m. 6401 Harding Pike, Nashville; sthenryschool.org.

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WIN THE READING

BATTLE

It’s a never-ending struggle in many homes, but you CAN help your kids to love and excel in reading by making it a priority at home and an enjoyable experience as well.

he day your enthusiastic kindergartener comes home reading with that little twinkle in their eye is truly a memorable and monumental day; the day they fall in love

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with reading and indeed become a reader. Years pass and in the blink of that twinkling eye, they are struggling to find a book they love and struggling to keep up — and loving their iPad games more. What happened? It’s a cycle some kids go through; parents, too. We want our kids to grow up to be good read-

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ers, but it’s harder than we had expected and tech distractions haven’t helped. That initial excitement of “Mommy, I can read!” can easily go into a downward spiral creating pure exhaustion for you. So how can you win this never-ending battle and actually bring the love of reading back amid the reading loss?

WHAT IS READING LOSS? Reading loss can happen at the turn of a page. Kids can easily get behind if they are not participating in formal literacy programs during the long summer months, or are learning at home and unable to match up to the curriculum taught at school. Although it doesn’t mean all is lost, it may take some extra work to get back on track. Unfortunately, reading loss is a thing and it affects more than just a kid’s ability to read at the level they should be at. The best antidote to reading loss? Reading! Reach out to your child’s teacher if you think your child is struggling, since early intervention is key to the treatment of dyslexia and other learning differences. But your main role in all of this is to foster good feelings about reading, not to teach the mechanics of reading itself. “Ironically, to help your child excel academically, you need to treat reading as a leisure activity that has nothing to do with school,” says Maria Russo, coauthor of How to Raise a Reader (Workman; 2019). Reading fluency affects comprehension, so it is important for a child to be able to read grade level materials independently, she says. But between sports, work and daily life tasks, squeezing reading in can feel impossible which is another reason kids get behind. Kids’ sports can get demanding, leaving no time for reading before bed. It’s head home; eat, shower and sleep; and the cycle continues. Getting behind in reading can suddenly lead to a snowball effect as it continues to get harder and harder every year, becoming more demanding as the school year progresses. From year to year, reading materials will increase in difficulty across subject areas, so it is very impor-

tant to meet benchmarks each year. LOVING TO READ So, how can you realistically help your kids enjoy reading day-to-day? You’ve heard it all: read to them every night; set an alarm for 30 minutes of reading per day; read before breakfast; etc., etc. Unfortunately, this isn’t always realistic for every family, but there are ways you can win. If you put forth all of your effort, it can be done. Start with bedtime. “Make sure the atmosphere is soothing and not rushed,” says Russo. “And choose some of the many books that end, strategically, with a peaceful goingto-bed scene (though friskier books about sleep-avoiding children are fun, too). Read with your toddler during the day, as well. Offering to read books with toddlers is one of the best ways — some days, it can seem like the only way — to get them to slow down and focus. Sit close, and enjoy these moments of connection while it’s still light outside.” Reading comes in many shapes and sizes. Reading the back of the cereal box, pointing out signs on the drive to school or reading the menu together at your favorite restaurant are some creative ways to squeeze in extra literacy in a busy schedule. If you have a beginner reader, this is a great way to begin and help them to love reading from the get-go. It not only shows them reading is everywhere, it shows how reading is a necessity in everyday life. And when you can, blocking out that time to read together is good not only for learning, but for bonding time, too. Blocking out time to read with your child is always great. You can take turns reading to each other or even read out loud together, for example. It really, really matters. The landmark “Becoming a Nation of Readers”

report from 1985 concluded that “the single most important activity for building knowledge for their eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” ASSESSING YOUR KIDS So, are they behind and how do you know? It’s important to note that next year, state lawmakers passed a bill saying school districts in Tennessee can hold back third graders who aren’t reading on grade level by the time they take the TNReady tests at the end of the 2023 school year. Today’s first graders have almost two years before taking the TCAP as third graders. If your child is in kindergarten or first grade now, and you are worried about his reading progress, communicate with his teacher to learn what is expected at school, and from there, you can work with them at home without having to have any special materials on-hand. Most materials you need are already in your home. Embedding learning into the home as early as age 3 or 4 can help your child become a good reader. Spend a little time each day with your kids and work with their letters and sounds, and keep it light or they eventually won’t want to do it. This “simple” task may seem daunting at first, but if you think about it as a “To Do” on your weekly calendar and embed it into your routine, it will become something that doesn’t feel like an extra thing to do. The more you can find time to read with your child or encourage your child to read at home, the faster those pandemic gaps (or any gaps) will close. Right now, many local schools are assessing kids in order to make up for reading losses with additional courses, specific materials and accelerated learning. It’s important for you to stay informed with

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what is going on in your kids’ school and whether or not they are meeting their benchmarks. Check with your district and communicate with your kids’ teacher as often as possible to see where your kid is, Russo suggests. RAISING A READER Even with all good intentions and utmost efforts, expect there to be wins and loses with your reading challenges at home. The good news is, it CAN be done. One way you can normalize reading is by modeling it yourself, but how can a busy parent have the time to pick up a book? “Make reading a priority,” says Russo. Start when your child is a newborn and keep going to the point where you’re reading out loud, every day, any book. This is where creativity comes into play. Have a book on-hand at all times —anytime you have that “in between” time during your kids’ practice, for example, squeeze in some reading. Once you model that to your children, they will see that you too have time to read. Even swapping out TV time for reading time is another trick which also models a balance between tech (social media) and reading. Time spent on tech can easily take away independent reading time for you and for you to be reading to your kids. However, if you must, there are great reading apps that can work to your kids’ benefit. Keeping the balance is key. It’s hard to overestimate how important reading is to babies, toddlers, kids and adults, too. Respect everyone’s preferences for what they want to read, expand your talks together about what each of you are reading and make it as pleasurable as possible. Amanda Hayward is an avid reader, a mom of three, a writer and an editor.

READ ON! According to educators virtually everywhere, helping your kids love to read is one of the most important things you can do. Here’s how:

MAKE IT FUN! • Read with a snack • Read in bed • Have them read to a sibling • Record your child reading, then have him listen in! • Find a series of books they’ll love (let your child choose) • Talk about what you’re reading • Read outloud to them from infancy on • Be patient and persistent • Use your senses when reading together • Respect your child’s preferences • Know that the more you can make reading satisfying, the more it will be associated with pleasure

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AGES 0 - 2

By Michael W. Aldrich and Susan S. Day

BLANKIE BY BEN CLANTON TUNDRA BOOKS $6.52 The witty duo Narwhal and Jelly discover all of the different things Narwhal’s blankie can be. Power to the imagination! — ssd COUNT TO LOVE BY ANDREA PINKNEY CARTWHEEL BOOKS $8.99 Count the love with Baby from his fingers to his toes! — ssd HOW ARE YOU FEELING? BY ERIN JANG MUDPUPPY BOOKS $11.99 Lift the flaps to see emotions; use the mirror on the last page to show your own. Bright colors; sturdy board pages. — ssd THE NIGHT IS DEEP AND WIDE BY GILLIAN SZE ILLUSTRATED BY SUE TODD ORCA BOOKS $10.95 Use a soft, sleepy voice when reading this poetic and lovely board book. Just as the tulips close, your little one’s eyes may, too. — ssd PAPER PEEK: ALPHABET BY CHIHIRO TAKEUCHI CANDLEWICK STUDIO $14.99 A book to help little ones learn letters. Each picture has a cut-out shape, then Baby can find other animals that emerge after turning each page. — mwa

WHAT’S IN THE BOX? BY ISABEL OTTER TIGER TALES $14.99 An interactive book featuring tactile, inviting textures and plenty of lift-the-flaps that give you clues to guess what’s inside. — mwa

AGES 3 - 5 ARE YOU A CHEESEBURGER? BY MONICAL ARNALDO KATHERINE TEGEN BOOKS $13.99 Friendship grows for a lonely, cheeseburgerloving raccoon and a seed and hilarity ensues. — ssd BRAVE BY KATHLEEN DAVIS ILLUSTRATED BY REHKA SALIN SELF-PUBLISHED $12.99 Two young superheros ward off nighttime’s imaginary bedtime monsters. A sweet tale of courageousness and unity with awesome illustrations. — ssd THE CHRISTMAS PIG BY J.K. ROWLING LITTLE BROWN $15.78 One boy and his favorite childhood toy are about to embark on a magical journey that changes everything. — mwa

friends. — mwa

DRAGONBOY BY FABIO NAPOLEONI LITTLE BROWN $14.99 A new series about a curious, imaginative, little boy and his band of lovable stuffed animal

GRANDUDE’S GREEN SUBMARINE BY PAUL MCCARTNEY RANDOM HOUSE $15.49 Grandude’s inventions are the stuff of legend, and his new green submarine doesn’t disappoint. — mwa WHAT’S INSIDE A FLOWER? AND OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT SCIENCE & NATURE BY RACHEL IGNOTOFSKY CROWN BOOKS $13.89 This gorgeous book — launching a new nonfiction nature series — will intrigue your nature-lovers while answering questions that often stump parents. — ssd

AGES 6 - 10 DAUGHTER OF THE DEEP BY RICK RIORDAN DISNEY/HYPERION $15.99 The trademark humor, fast-paced action, and wide cast of characters are on full display in this undersea adventure that puts a new spin on Captain Nemo and the submarine Nautilus. — mwa (please turn the page)

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(CONT.) WHAT THE ROAD SAID BY CLEO WADE ILLUSTRATED BY LUCIE DE MOYENCOURT FEIWEL & FRIENDS $18.99 This affirming read lets kids know that it’s human to make mistakes. The important thing is to persevere. Lush illustrations. — ssd

DOG MAN BY DAV PILKEY GRAPHIX $12.99 Dav Pilkey is the solution to many kid’s reading hesitancy. It’s another adventure for Dog Man and Pete in this terrific story of hope. — ssd

FRANKIE & BUG BY GAYLE FORMAN ALADDIN $14.39 A poignant and powerful comingof-age story that follows a young girl and her new friend as they learn about finding common ground in a complicated world. — mwa

PARENTS ADVENTURE DOGS: ACTIVITIES TO SHARE WITH YOUR DOG FROM COMFY COUCHES TO MOUNTAIN TOPS BY FERN WATT CHRONICLE BOOKS $19.95 (NOVEMBER) The unconditional love of dogs is celebrated in this delightful book that elevate’s your pet experiences. Here’s how to make life a shared adventure with your fur babies. — ssd

THE ROCK FROM THE SKY BY JON KLASSEN CANDLEWICK PRESS $18.99

Deadpan humor is found in this story of friendship and fate. Author Jan Klassen is a Caldecott Medalwinner for the I Want My Hat series. — ssd

THE EXPECTANT FATHER BY ARMIN A. BROTT ABBEVILLE PRESS $15.95 Men’s issues (and expectations of men) are truly unique when a baby is on the way. Here’s an excellent handbook, detailing month-by-month advice. — ssd

SONG FOR JIMI: THE STORY OF GUITAR LEGEND JIMI HENDRIX BY CHARLES R. SMITH NEAL PORTER BOOKS $20.49 Hendrix’s talent was epic, and so is this 56-page lyrical account of his life, with spectacular artwork. — mwa

MOM BRAIN BY ILYSE DOBROW DIMARCO THE GUILFORD PRESS $14.95 Subtitled, “Proven Strategies to Fight Anxiety, Guilt and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood — and Relax Into Your New Self,” says it all! — ssd WHERE THE DEER AND THE ANTELOPE PLAY: THE PASTORAL OBSERVATIONS OF ONE IGNORANT AMERICAN WHO LOVES TO WALK OUTSIDE BY NICK OFFERMAN DUTTON BOOKS $23.49 Nick Offerman always brings the wit and the heart. — mwa THE WORKING MOM BLUEPRINT BY WHITNEY CASARES AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS $16.95 Working moms give it all they’ve got and it’s no joke. A pediatrician shares real insights and solutions to help you keep your head above water in the never-ending quest for balance. — ssd

Q&A

WITH ADVENTURE DOG AUTHOR FERN WATT

obody knows better that a dog is more than just a pet than Fern Watt, originally of Nashville. Watt’s new book, Adventure Dogs: Activities to Share with Your Dog — From Comfy Couches to Mountain Tops, (spotlighted in the above roundup) will be released by Chronicle Books in November. Her first book, Gizelle’s Bucket List: My Life with a Very Large Dog (Simon and Schuster; 2018) has been published in 19 languages and optioned for film. We caught up with Ms. Watt to ask about her new book.

Q: What are some of the unusal activities you can do with a dog? A: “There are a lot of things to do with dogs! I ran a cani-

cross race in North Carolina with my pup. Herding is great if you have

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an energetic dog who needs to release energy. I learned to “dance” with my dog from Lukas Pratschker and his Border collie, Falco (the duo from “America’s Got Talent.” I also started biking with my pup (which I never thought would be possible).”

Q: What kind of dogs did you grow up with and what do you have now? A: “I grew up with boxers. I used to have an Eng-

lish mastiff named Gizelle, who lived with me in New York City. Now, I have a rescue cattle dog mix (thanks, Williamson County Animal Center!) named Bette (as in Bette Davis) and a huge labradoodle named Oscar. They are my best friends.

Q: Do you think people may not realize how much more dogs want out of life? A: “I think a lot of us tend to misunder-

stand what our dogs want. They want to be with us. Like humans, dogs are social creatures who thrive when they form deep connections with others. Being left home alone is one of the saddest things that can happen to a dog. Doing things with our dogs is obviously good for them, but it’s also so good for us. There are many scientific studies about the health benefits of spending time with your dog.”

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CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE A clothing boutique and gift store for all of your child’s needs.

GREEN HILLS • 2014 Glen Echo Road, Nashville

615.964.7488 • lulubelleofnaples.com

Preview Day Sunday, Nov. 7 2:00 PM

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PARENTING

By Malia Jacobson

5 WELLNESS TRENDS for Healthy Families

Right now we are ALL about personal health with most of us wanting more control over our lives. As the pandemic drags on, embrace a proactive approach to your family’s well-being.

hile the year is still marked by a public health crisis, personal health reigns. Families are embracing a more proactive approach to staying healthy as the fall season

comes in, says Michelle B. Smith, a registered dietician. “Many families are wanting to take more control of their health and realize that we actually have more control of our health than we previously thought.” Ready to move family health and wellness to the top of your priority list?

Here are five wellness trends to track.

1) Greener Meals

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Family Health etables than they did last year. Smith expects that trend to continue. “We are definitely seeing more interest in plantbased diets from families,” she says. “I think a huge driving force behind this trend is the desire to improve one’s overall health and wellbeing.” Eleven green foods that you can add more to your family’s ongoing diet: avacado, kale, brussel sprouts, kiwi, edamame, green tea, basil, seaweed, green beans, green bell peppers, asparagus, leafy greens of all kinds.

2) High-Tech Tracking

Research in nutrition and physical activity suggests that preschoolers should take up to 15,000 steps daily and middle schoolers should rack up 11,000. Multiple sources, including the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommend an hour of physical activity per day. With many kids not getting the physical education they need at school and some recesses on pause, that’s no easy feat, so more families are looking to wearable activity trackers that motivate kids to move. Wearable technology was last year’s top fitness trend, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Feature-rich kids’ fitness trackers from well-known brands like Fitbit, Garmin, and Leapfrog are keeping up with their grown-up counterparts: Along with counting steps, some offer game play and challenges, rewards for meeting

For many years now families have been spending an exorbinant amount of

3) Focus on Vision

“Preschoolers should take up to 15,000 steps daily and middle schoolers should rack up 11,000.”

exercise goals, and different settings for different types of exercise. Using integrated apps, parents can monitor health and activity metrics, monitor chores and screen time, and even dole out allowances. Trackers are trendy, but do they work? Scientists say yes —i n multiple studies, kids who use fitness trackers are more active and spend more time outdoors. Activity trackers may not be right for every child, depending on their age, temperament, technical savvy, and level of motivation. Families who want to try out the trend without worrying that their child will lose — or lose interest — in a pricey device can find basic models that track steps and a few other metrics at major retailers for around $20.

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Thanks to increasing hours spent focusing on small screens, childhood myopia (or nearsightedness) was deemed a global epidemic in 2019. In Europe and North America, up to half of children are myopic by the time they leave high school; in Asia, rates are as high as 90 percent. Then the pandemic ushered in long-term remote learning, with school children suddenly spending their entire school day online. It’s as if all of our good senses just collapsed. Families who relaxed screen time rules during the pandemic haven’t really ramped them back up. This upswing in hours spent on digital devices is causing eye strain, blurry vision, dry eyes, and worsening problems like myopia, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. With a school nurse shortage, many children don’t have access to routine vision screenings at school; even with vision screening, some common vision problems like convergence insufficiency, or problems coordinating the eyes to focus, are easy to miss, says Alan P Pearson OD Ph.D. Our eyes function best with a mix of close-range and distance viewing, so long hours on screens without breaks are problematic. Parents can look for signs of vision problems that might not seem obvious as first by tuning into four categories of symptoms: feeling-related complaints (“my eyes feel sore”), descriptions of how objects look (“the words look blurry”), changes in performance (like skipping or misreading words), and behavioral signs, which could include avoiding close-vision tasks like reading, unintentionally winking, or holding reading materials very close to the face.

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the average time it takes to fall asleep is 30 minutes, but for those suffering from COVIDsomnia, it can take hours to do so. And this form of sleep regression can be a troubling return of an undesirable sleep behavior that kids and parents thought they had mastered. While sleep regression is developmentally appropriate for babies, lack of sleep at night for older children and adults can result in over-tired days, stressed-out behavior, irritable stretches of light sleep or crying at night. To master the issues, take inventory of your family’s supposed sleep problems. Parents should really do a gut check about what everyone’s experiencing in terms of sleep, and how big of a problem it really is for the child and the family. Is your child really being affected adversely from a developmental standpoint or is it really just the stress of upholding what life is supposed to look like? Determine your family sleep priorities. If you’re operating in survival mode and just need to nab enough shut-eye to get through the next day, don’t waste a moment worrying about bringing your toddler into bed with you if it will help everyone get more sleep. On the other hand, if keeping your child’s daily routine running smoothly helps keep stress at bay, don’t feel guilty about prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule. Build in regular

time on screens. There’s more eye strain and myopia, according to the AAP.

4) Beyond P.E.

Despite the best efforts of their parents and teachers, many kids are getting less exercise during the pandemic, according to researchers from University of Southern California. With extended limitations on extracurricular activities, more families continue to look for exercise options online. Kids are getting in on the virtual exercise trend; these days, kids can jump into virtual workouts and classes ranging from HIIT (high-intensity interval training) to yoga to dance fitness. If a remote fitness class doesn’t sound appealing, one-onone fitness coaching might be more motivating, especially for tweens and teens with specific athletic goals in mind.

“Coronasomnia is characterized by sleep disruptions including anxiety, depression and stress.”

5) Better Sleep

First, the good news: Thanks to social distancing and reduced travel, fewer children experienced ear infections, colds, and other minor illnesses over the past year, say medical doctors. Because these illnesses routinely disrupt slumber for babies, toddlers, and young children, families may have fewer illness-related sleep complaints. But with family schedules still in flux, daily routines, including sleep routines, may be shifting. In fact, there’s even a name for COVID-19-induced sleep disruptions: coronasomnia. You may be surprised to hear that coronavirus and sleep issues go hand-in-hand, but the bottom line is stress and sleep don’t mix. According to the Sleep Foundation, the nation’s leading source for evidence-based, medicallyreviewed sleep information, coronasomnia is characterized by increased sleep issues during the pandemic, as well as anxiety, depression and stress. According to sleep doctors,

times for movement, especially in the morning, when light exposure helps regulate sleep patterns and pave the way for a smoother bedtime. Limit screen time, especially in the final hour or two before bed. Although we all thought the pandemic’s end was in sight, it returned with a vengence. With all matters related to your family’s health, give yourself credit and emotional appreciation for the kind of year your family has had. Real family health is related to honesty and compassion for all. Malia Jacobson is a health and sleep journalist and the author of Ready, Set, Sleep: 50 ways to Help Your Baby Sleep So You Can Sleep, Too (ParentMap; 2017).

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OCTOBER

By Michael W. Aldrich

THINGS TO DO! Events 30 Daily Day-to-day goings on.

Pumpkin Patches & 35 Corn Mazes

And lots more fall farm fun throughout Middle TN.

All About Storytimes 40 Stories, songs, rhymes and

more early literacy fun found near you.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical by NCT Nashville Children’s Theatre kicks off their season with a rockin’ new musical.

Editor’s Picks: 31

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

Tennessee Honey Festival

Peter Pan by Nashville Ballet

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Tennessee Craft Fair

Nitro Circus The Band’s Visit at TPAC Barfield Bash Carnival Halloween Pooch Parade On Your Radar: Coming next month

BOO AT THE ZOO!

njoy trick-or-treating, picture-perfect pumpkin patches, giant hay creatures, special animal shows and more Oct. 15 - 30 at Nashville Zoo. Read more on page 38.

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DAILY EVENTS FRI 01 CAR CULTURE EXHIBIT

615-862-5160 adventuresci.org/explore/carculture

Seven Corvettes will be on display at Adventure Science Center (All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard) from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. through November 28, 2021. Admission is $18 for non-member adults & $14 for non-member youth; free for members.

FALL FAMILY FUN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 615-274-3786 luckyladdfarms.com

Lucky Ladd Farms is a nice stop for picking pumpkins, animal encounters and a giant inventive playground, plus slides, pony rides, wagon rides, tractor rides and more at 4374 Rocky Glade Road in Eagleville. Thursdays are $13.99 online, $15.99 at the gate. Fridays - Sundays are $15.99 online, $17.99 at the gate. Toddlers younger than 2 are free.

GOBLINS & GIGGLES

NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL

FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

Family-friendly Halloween activities including a jack-o-lantern walk, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, spooky animal encounters and more daily through October 31 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville).

A week of in-person screenings, events, workshops and panels throughout the week, while maintaining a virtual festival platform for films, talkbacks and more.

Come out to Arrington Vineyards (6211 Patton Road) from 5 - 9 p.m. for Food Truck Fridays, featuring rotating food trucks and live jazz music. No reservations are required. Entry is free.

615-889-1000

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

615-742-2500 nashvillefilmfestival.org

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE ART GROUP: ACRYLIC PAINTING 615-862-5862

Celebrate the season at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) with fall activities and experiences designed to appeal to kids, adults and families alike, making this sixweek celebration the perfect time for a peaceful family stroll. Available Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. through October 31.

FREE GREEN HILLS BOOK SALE 615-862-5863

Get bargains on gently used and vintage books at Green Hills Library (3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville) through Oct. 3.

Learn acrylic painting with whimsical realism utilizing simple techniques in an acrylic class for adults from 12 - 3 p.m. at Goodlettsville Library (205 Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville).

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME COOL SPRINGS

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Friday night climbs come with a campfire and marshmallows at Nashville’s Adventure Park (801 Percy Warner Boulevard) from 4 - 8 p.m. Includes two hours of climbing.

NASHVILLE BREW FEST

615-690-4487 nashvillebrewfestival.com

Bring toddlers from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to Urban Air Adventure Park in Cool Springs (1735 Galleria Boulevard, Franklin) on Fridays. The park opens up for them to bounce safely for $11.99.

The annual Nashville Brew Festival returns to First Horizon Park (19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville) from 7 - 11 p.m., featuring dozens of local and domestic craft beers, food trucks, music and lawn games.

LATIN FIRE W/ THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY

HARRY STYLES AT BRIDGESTONE

Nashville Symphony’s passionate and energetic celebration of Latin American orchestral music at Schermherhorn Symhony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). Performances are Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 3 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Harry Styles presents the “Love On Tour” at Bridgestone Arena with special guest Jenny Lewis on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.

615-687-6400 tickets@nashvillesymphony.org

615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com

SAT 02 CAR CULTURE EXHIBIT See Friday, Oct. 1.

Martin ArtQuest (MAQ) is open at The Frist Thursdays through Sundays, from 1 to 5 p.m. Request your free MAQ ticket when you arrive at the museum.

FREE CELEBRATE HILLSBORO VILLAGE

FREE TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY PUPPET SHOW

Kick off the festivities at 10 a.m. with a full Dragon Parade (1800 21st Avenue South, Nashville) and then outside Little Art House for fun kids crafts and activities from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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A marionette show starting at 10:30 a.m. performed in the Children’s Theater at Nashville Public Library (615 Church Street, Nashville). Running time is 30 minutes. Recommended for 3 and older but all are welcome.

TOTS!

615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Hands-on activities, storytime and the curiosity cart five days a week at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville). Drop by the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FREE KIDS MOVIE NIGHT AT STREETS OF INDIAN LAKE 866-704-3000 streetsofindianlake.com

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FIREPIT FRIDAYS

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MARTIN ARTQUEST

October’s all about pumpkin fun! Make sure to check out one of the Pumpkin Festivals at Lucky Ladd Farms in Eagleville; the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro; the Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville or in downtown Franklin.

615-395-0102 arringtonvineyards.com

Enjoy live music, face painting, games and food trucks followed by a screening of Croods 2: A New Age at Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Boulevard, Hendersonville). Activities begin at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m.

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CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE CELEBRATE NASHVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL 615-862-8480 celebratenashville.org

Enjoy Nashville’s diversity with live performances, food vendors, hands-on kids’ activities and more at Centennial Park (2500 West End Avenue, Nashville) from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FALL FAMILY FUN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE JAZZ AM

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An interactive jazz concert for young people featuring music, puppets, rhythm and movement at Nashville’s Hadley Park Community Center (1037 28th Ave. N) at 10 a.m. The program is for children ages 2 - 10 and families.

THINGS TO DO FREE PUPPY PLUNGE AT BORO BEACH 615-895-5040

A free day for the dogs from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. at Boro Beach (2310 Memorial Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37130).

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET factoryatfranklin.com

Supplying local produce and more every Saturday at The Factory at Franklin covered back lot (230 Franklin Road) from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET 615-967-6765

This is a producer-only farmers’ market located outside the Historic Nolensville School (7218 Nolensville Road) every Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET mainstreetmurfreesboro.org

A weekly farmers’ market on the Murfreesboro square from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ & ARTISAN MARKET 615-838-8238 streetsofindianlake.com

Shop for in-season produce including organic fruits, vegetables and a variety of organic meats from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Boulevard, Hendersonville).

FREE GALLATIN MAIN STREET FESTIVAL downtowngallatin.com/mainstreet-festival

Live music, 200 craft vendors, children’s activities and more in downtown Gallatin (146 N Water Ave, Gallatin) from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

TOTS!

See Friday, Oct. 1.

LANE MOTOR VAULT TOURS 615-742-7445 lanemotormuseum.org/events

Lane Motor Museum has more than 580 cars, but only has space to display 150 cars at a given time. Weekend tours at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. let you view all the cars in their vault. Located at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, the cost is $6 (in addition to museum admission, which is $3 for kids and $12 for adults).

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE KID’S COMMUNITY SPORTS EVENT 615-373-9292

Community sports for kids age 7 - 17 Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Plaza Mariachi (3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville). Activities include soccer, volleyball, basketball and a cookout.

The Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival on Oct. 2 features more than 50 cultures within Nashville through dance, music, visual arts, a children’s area, a Teens United Area, an educational Global Village and exotic foods. FREE NATIONAL BANANA PUDDING FESTIVAL

FREE READING PAWS NASHVILLE

Come out to RiverPark in Centerville at 142 N Central Ave. to enjoy a weekend of live music, the national cook-off, the Puddin’ Path and more. There will be banana pudding competition and tasting, pudding eating contests, live music, inflatables and face painting!

Kids ages 5 - 12 can read to a live, furry friend at Nashville Public Main Library (615 Church Street, Nashville) from 1 - 2 p.m. Registration is required by calling 615-862-5785.

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FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET bestfoodtrucks.com/ musiccityfoodtruckpark

Held inside a huge facility at 400 Davidson St., the Music City Food Truck Park & Flea Market takes place Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NASHVILLE EXOTIC PET EXPO nashvilleexoticpet.com

Explore the world of snakes, birds, lizards, amphibians and more at Nashville Fairgrounds (500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville) from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost is $2. See live animals and a variety of educational Critter Talks every 30 minutes.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS PRESEASON 615-770-2000

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FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY YOUTH MAGIC GROUP 615-459-4884 rclstn.org/events

Presto! Aspiring magicians can join in the fun at 9:30 a.m. for this free Youth Magic Group geared toward ages 6 - 12. Meetings take place at Smyrna Public Library on the first Saturday of each month and Linebaugh in Murfreesboro on the second Saturday of each month.

SAM DAVIS HOME CAR SHOW 514-459-2341 samdavishome.org/event-tickets

Join Mid-Tenn Hot Rodders for this fundraising event at Historic Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna). Classic cars, muscle cars, trucks, bikes, food, music and more from 3 - 9 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 8:30 p.m. for best car, best truck and best bike.

Nashville Predators hockey roars back to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets start at $15.

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FREE SHAKESPEARE ALLOWED (ONLINE) nashvilleshakes.org

Read out loud with Nashville Shakespeare Festival via Zoom the first Saturday of each month at 12 p.m. This month’s selection is Henry VI Part II.

FREE STEAM WITH GIRL SCOUTS 615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.libcal.com

Investigate the world through science and technology with Girl Scouts at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. For ages 5 - 12.

CANDLELIGHT GALLATIN CEMETERY TOUR 615-451-3738

Hear spooky stories at the Gallatin City Cemetery. Located at 250 Cemetery Ave in Gallatin, tours begin at 4 p.m. with the last scheduled to step off at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $20.

LASER BEYONCÉ 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Laser Beyoncé at Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville) captures the fun and energy of her concerts in beautiful laser-light imagery from 5:15 - 6 p.m. Cost is $11.

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THINGS TO DO SUN 03 TENNESSEE HONEY FESTIVAL 615-741-5280 TNHoneyFestival.com

Learn about the importance of bees and other pollinators in Tennessee at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (600 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville) from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. There will be vendors, live music, interactive bee-keeping classes, arts & crafts fun for kids, food tucks and more. Cost is $10 (plus tax) for adults and 5$ (plus tax) for kids.

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FREE FAMILY MOVIE MONDAYS 615-862-5856

Enjoy a family movie, plus fresh popcorn and a beverage starting at 4 p.m. at the Bordeaux Library (4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville)

FREE GAMING MONDAY 615-862-5860

Challenge your friends to a variety of tabletop and video games every Monday at 4 p.m. at East Branch Library (206 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville). For ages 12 - 17

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE LITTLE NATURE YOGIS AT THE WILDERNESS STATION 615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/176/ Wilderness-Station

Tuesdays in October, bring your little ones ages 2 - 6 for their first yoga class from 10:30 - 11 a.m. at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park.

FREE YARN LOVE MURFREESBORO rclstn.org 615-893-4131

Come out to Linebaugh Library, 105 West Vine Street, in Murfreesboro at 6 p.m. for this casual group of yarn enthusiasts who love to knit.

FREE PLAY GAMES WITH GAME KEEPER JOHN (ONLINE) youtube.com/user/ NashvilleLibrary

Learn and play through classic and modern games of all varieties online with Nashville Public Library’s Game Keeper John every other Tuesday on NPL’s YouTube channel at 3 p.m.

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIE MONDAY

TOTS!

FREE SMYRNA QUEST KIDS

TENNESSEE TITANS VS. NEW YORK JETS

Teens in grades 5 -12 can drop by Bellevue Library (720 Baugh Road, Nashville) from 4 - 5:30 p.m. for a movie in the Teen Room.

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Cheer on the Tennessee Titans vs. the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New York. Kick off is at noon

FREE READING PAWS MURFREESBORO

All ages. Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Road West, Smyrna. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road West, Smyrna), school-aged children are invited to join for a new activity (crafts, science experiments, games and stories). Geared toward ages 6 - 12.

WILD THINGS AT WILDERNESS STATION

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM VAULT TOURS See Saturday, Oct. 2.

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LATIN FIRE W/ THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN 615-862-5863

The LEGO League meets at Green Hills Library (3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville) from 2 - 4:45 p.m. on Sundays for families to play with provided LEGOs, Duplos and Mega Bloks.

NASHVILLE EXOTIC PET EXPO

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Come read to Stevie, Linebaugh Library’s friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog, from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Advance Registration is required.

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FREE WISHING CHAIR PRODUCTIONS STORY TIME library.nashville.org

WWE RAW

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See Friday, Oct. 1.

WWE is coming back to Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville) with Monday Night Raw at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20.

Bring kids ages 0 - 6 to Nashville Public Library for Wishing Chair Productions’ live puppet show Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Run time is 30 - 45 minutes at Church Street Park, across the street from Main Library (615 Church Street, Nashville).

See Saturday, Oct. 2.

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Sing songs, read a story and end with a walk at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro). For ages 1 - 4, registration is required and cost is $3.

FREE YOGA AT NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Practice yoga at 1 p.m. at Nashville Public Library (615 Church Street, Nashville). All you need are comfy clothes and a yoga mat or towel.

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FREE NATIONAL BANANA PUDDING FESTIVAL See Saturday, Oct. 2.

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Friday, Oct. 1.

VISIT RESCUED FARM ANIMALS

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Visit cows, pigs, horses, goats and chickens Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Gentle Farm (9295 Christiana Fosterville Road, Christiana). Cost is $20 for adults; $10 for children.

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Preschool activities include a storytime and planetarium show at 11 a.m. $18 for non-member adults & $14 for nonmember youth; free for members.

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME OLD HICKORY urbanairtrampolinepark.com

Bring toddlers from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to Urban Air Adventure Park (4331 Old Hickory Boulevard, Old Hickory) Mondays - Thursdays. The park opens up for them to bounce safely.

The 3rd Annual Tennessee Honey Festival takes place Sunday, October 3 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Local beekeepers are given a free space to sell and display their honey.

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THINGS TO DO FREE RE-USE IT (ONLINE)

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Join Emma at 10 a.m. on the Hermitage Library Facebook page to learn how to upcycle home products.

FREE CRAYON KIDS 615-862-5854

Every Thursday for ages 3 – 5, join Ms. Katie Sue at the Bellevue Library (720 Baugh Road, Nashville) for some crafty fun from 10:15 - 11 a.m.

CREATIVE ZONE: EMBELLISHED INSTRUMENTS  615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Young designers will personalize paper instruments inspired by those on display in the galleries at Country Music Hall of Fame from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Included with admission; free for members and kids 5 and under.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET 615-859-3678 visitgoodlettsville.com

Escape to Neverland with Nashville Ballet’s ‘Peter Pan’ in this high-flying adventure at TPAC’s Jackson Hall Oct. 8 -10.

The market is held weekly on Thursdays, 3 - 7 p.m. through October, on the lawn next to the Visitor’s Center at Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive in Goodlettsville.

FREE TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY PUPPET SHOW See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE INGLEWOOD HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS 615-862-5866 library.nashville.org

Ready for Halloween? If not, Inglewood Library (4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville) has some scary movies to prepare you Wednesdays in October at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6 will play Insidious (PG-13). Popcorn provided.

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FREE FALL ARCHERY CLUB FOR HOMESCHOOLERS 615-217-3017 murfreesboroparks.com

FREE ADULT OPEN CRAFT HOUR library.nashville.org

A time for adults to create freely every Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Nashville Library (615 Church Street)

Once a month now through December at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Registration required. For ages 8 - 14.

FREE TEEN CRAFTERNOON 615-595-1250 | wcpltn.org

Crafts from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Teen Room at Williamson County Public Library (1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin).

PUMPKIN PATCHES & CORN MAZES AMAZIN’ ACRES OF FUN 2857 Old Kentucky Road N., Sparta 931-761-2971 | amazinacres.com Thru Nov. 6: Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 1:30 - 7 p.m. Admission is $13 ages 3 - 65; $10 ages 65+, 2 and younger are free with paid adult admission Pumpkin patch, two corn mazes, hayrides and more (12 & under can select a three-to-sixpound pumpkin free with paid farm admission). BOTTOM VIEW FARM 185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland 615-325-7017 | bottomviewfarm.com Thru Oct. 31: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Admission is $7 Mon - Fri; Children 2 and younger are free; $10 for anyone three or older. Student admission is $7. Teachers are free. Train rides, hay rides to the pumpkin patch, world’s largest rolled-hay maze, jumping pillow, pedal tractors, ice cream parlor and other activities.

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BOYD’S PUMPKIN PATCH 1425 Hwy. 76, Clarksville 931-216-8250 | boydspumpkinpatch.com Thru Oct. 31: daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. $1.50 - $4 per pumpkin; corn maze is $5 for ages 6 and older Pumpkins (including you-pick) for sale, corn maze, gourds and winter squashes. CEDARWOOD FARMS 2900 Old Nashville Hwy, McMinnville 931-939-3960 | cedarwo.odfarmstn.com Thru Oct. 31: Fri 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. Admission is $13 adults, $11 kids 3 and older; Bonfire admission: additional $4 (includes hotdogs, marshmallows, chips and a drink Pick-your-own pumpkins, corn maze, pumpkin train, super slides, pedal car track, jump pad, petting zoos and more.

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CHEEKWOOD HARVEST 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 615-356-8000 | cheekwood.org Thru Oct. 31: Tues - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $20 – Adults, $18 – Seniors (65+), $16 – College students with ID, $13 – Youth (3 – 17), Free – 2 and younger; $5 for parking Two life-sized pumpkin houses, pumpkin patch, thousands of mums and special events. FIDDLE DEE FARMS 7526 Swift Road, Greenbrier 615-669-6293 | shucklescornmaze.com Thru Oct. 31: Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 - 8 p.m. Admission is $12.76 ages 3 and older Home to the 10-acre Shuckles Corn Maze, the farm boasts more than 30 activities, including the Hey, Hey Hayride, pumpkins galore and more.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Come out to Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) from 5 - 9 p.m. for live music and programs combining art and nature. Free for members; $20 for adults and $13 for ages 3 - 17.

FRI 08 FREE TENNESSEE CRAFT FAIR 615-736-7600 tennesseecraft.org/fallfair

The 43rd Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair returns to the newly renovated Great Lawn in Nashville’s Centennial Park (2500 West End Avenue, Nashville) Oct. 8-10 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, watch live demonstrations, participate in kids’ activities and more.

JANE LYNCH & KATE FLANNERY 615-324-1010 citywinery.com

See TV-stars Jane Lynch (Glee) & Kate Flannery (The Office) perform at 8 p.m. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville. Tickets start at $40.

CARDEN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS SPECTACULAR 615-862-6390 spectacularcircus.com

The Carden International Circus is coming to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium for four shows Oct. 8 - 10. Expect amazing feats of athleticism with aerial acrobats, elephants, tigers, inflatables, face painting and more. Shows take place Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $17.

SAT 09 SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS (ONLINE)

A sensational spectacle of fairies, pirates and mermaids, with live chamber music scored by Philip Feeney, Paul Vasterling’s Peter Pan by Performances are at TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville) Oct. 8-10, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

Tune-in to virtual author sessions. Parents may bring children to the festival at War Memorial Plaza for great music, food and the Turnip Green Collective onsite with art activities for the whole family.

FAMILY CAMPFIRE AND NIGHT HIKE SMYRNA 615-459-9742 townofsmyrna.org

Join Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center at Sharp Springs Park (311 Jefferson Pike, Smyrna) around the campfire from 6 - 9 p.m. for yard games, friends and yummy s’mores!

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FREE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AT WILDERNESS STATION 615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov

Get introduced to The Wilderness Station’s (697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro) resident education animals on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. All ages welcome.

GENTRY’S FARM 1974 Hwy. 96 W., Franklin 615-794-4368 | gentryfarm.com Oct. 2 - Oct. 27: Mon 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. Admission is $8.25 ages 2 - 65 Four-acres corn maze, wagon rides, farm animals, wooden tractor playground and more. GRANDADDY’S FARM 454 Highland Ridge Road, Estill Springs 931-327-4080 | grandaddysfarm.com Thru Oct. 30: Tues - Thurs 1:30 - 6 p.m., Fri 12 - 8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. $13 ages 3+ Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, pig races, expanded animal corral and more. HONEYSUCKLE HILL FARM 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield 615-382-7593 | honeysucklehillfarm.com Thru Oct. 31: Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m, Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Weekdays $17.95 at gate/15.95 online Weekends $19.95 at gate/17.95 online. Hillbilly pig races, pumpkin patch, corn maze,

KIDS DAY OUT AT WILDERNESS STATION

Join Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro for a Hocus Pocus themed Escape room from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Can you blow out the black flame candle before the Sanderson Sisters appear? Register in advance.

Drop your kids off for a day at the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The kids will play gaga ball, shoot archery and have a campfire lunch. They will also meet live animals. For ages 7-13, $50/child.

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FREE CARTOONITO MOBILE TOUR 615-862-5160

Giggle, doodle and grow, plus receive a free backpack filled with school supplies at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS STARRING DAVID PAYNE 615-782-4040 tpac.org

NASHVILLE BALLET’S PETER PAN 615-297-2966 x710 tpac.org

FREE HOCUS POCUS-THEMED ESCAPE ROOM

Discover the impact of one of the greatest literary giants of the 20th Century in this one-man show at TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville) for two shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $55.

FREE APPLE AND ALL THINGS FALL FESTIVAL

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Shop and enjoy 30 unique vendors, food trucks, corn hole, chicken feeding and more at We-Ho’s first annual apple festival from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Morning Glory Orchard (7690 Nolensville Road, Nolensville).

HOCUS POCUS IN SEVIER PARK 615-339-3090

Sevier Park (3021 Lealand Ln, Nashville) is renting a 17-foot movie screen or a free community showing of Hocus Pocus from 5 - 9 p.m.

singing chicken show, Pumpkin Express light show and more. KELLER’S FARM 542 Firetower Road, Dickson 615-441-4872 | kellerscornycountry.com Thru Oct. 31: Fri & Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is $10 ages 2+, $8 seniors Festivities include a jump pad, corn maze, pumpkin patch, kid-friendly zip lines and more. LUCKY LADD FARMS 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville 615-274-3786 | luckyladdfarms.com Thru Oct. 30: Thurs - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 on weekends and $11.95 on weekdays for ages 2 and older Petting farm, pumpkin patch, corn maze, pony rides, Toddler Town playground and more. LYON FAMILY FARMS 130 Bellview Road, Taft 931-438-9938 | lyonfamilyfarms.com Thru Oct. 31: Wed 1 - 8 p.m., Thurs - Fri 10 a.m.

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DROP IN ART CLASSES

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Create a work of art and then have sensory play at Little Art House Nashville. Located at 2106b Acklen Ave., the 9:30 - 10 a.m. and the 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. class is for “mini makers” ages 1 - 4, the 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. class is a be drop off class for ages 4 - 10.

FREE TIMS FORD HERITAGE DAY AND FALL FESTIVAL 931-968-3536 destiny.adcox@tn.gov

Take a drive to the 2021 Tims Ford State Park Heritage Day and Fall Festival. This weekend-long event will have live music, dancing, re-enactments, crafts, food, games and more from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FREE PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL 866-704-3000 streetsofindianlake.com

Grab a pumpkin from the patch (ages 9 & younger), then enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting, inflatables, games, costume contests, live music, balloon animals, fall harvest vendors and more from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Boulevard, Hendersonville).

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- 8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 1 - 6 p.m. Admission is $16.95 at the gate/ $13.95 online weekends $14.95 at the gate/ $11.95 online weekdays Pumpkins, petting zoo, corn maze, pig races, a playground for the kids and more. RED CEDAR FARMS 2041 State Hwy 99, Chapel Hill 931-364-2440 | redcedarfarmstn.com Regular corn maze: Oct. 1 - Oct. 27; daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Haunted corn maze: Oct. 29-31: 7 p.m. - midnight Admission is $8 for adults 18 and older, $5 for kids 2 - 17 Explore the pumpkin patch and let the kids enjoy playing Fun Zone activities including Hay Mountain, Corn Corral, Tire Tower, Hop Ball Pen, the Petting Zoo and more. WALDEN PUMPKIN FARM 8653 Rocky Fork Road, Smyrna 615-220-2918 | waldenpumpkinfarm.com Thru Oct. 31: Thurs and Fri 2 - 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Suns 12 - 4 p.m. Free Family friendly activities including hay rides, a corn maze, animal barn, slide and more!

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See Balanced Learning® in action. Call for a tour today! Primrose School of North Murfreesboro 2308 Wendelwood Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615.848.8440 PrimroseNorthMurfreesboro.com

THINGS TO DO MILE-LONG YARD SALE EXCURSION TRAIN 615-244-9001 tcry.org/train-rides

Enjoy the spring scenery on the 90mile round trip to one of Tennessee’s most popular multi-yard sales. Boarding starts at 8:30 a.m. with departure at 9 for the trip. Arrival time back in Nashville will be 3:45 p.m. Children under 12 are $22, coach is $45 and dome seating is $85.

FREE SECOND SATURDAYS TOURS 615-741-2692

Second Saturdays at the Tennessee State Library & Archives feature guided tours of the new building every hour starting at 10 a.m., with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m. Visitors to the Library & Archives can experience Tennessee’s story through interactive exhibits highlighting the state’s most precious historical documents.

CARDEN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS SPECTACULAR See Friday, Oct. 8.

THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD W/ NASHVILLE SYMPHONY 615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org

In this musical and visual spectacle at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville), a rock band joins Nashville Symphony for a two-hour-plus concert highlighting Pink Floyd’s iconic songs at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

LASER SHOW: LED ZEPPELIN 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Stairway to Heaven… with lasers. Is there anything more to say? Come out to Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville) at 5:15 p.m. for this ultimate Zeppelin experience. Recommended ages 10 and older and cost is $11 per ticket.

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The Rolling Stones are coming back to Nashville at Nissan Stadium for the first time since their summer show in 2015. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $66.

SUN 10 VISIT RESCUED FARM ANIMALS See Sunday, Oct. 3.

TENNESSEE TITANS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS tennesseetitans.com

Cheer on the Tennessee Titans vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. Kickoff is at noon.

Two great opportunities to get crafty this month — the Tennessee Craft Fair Oct. 8 -10 and the Centennial Craft Fest Oct. 23 - 24 — both events take place at Centennial Park in Nashville. FREE 33RD ANNUAL SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS See Saturday, Oct. 9.

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FREE TENNESSEE CRAFT FAIR See Friday, Oct. 8.

FREE TIMS FORD STATE PARK HERITAGE DAY AND FALL FESTIVAL See Saturday, Oct. 9.

FREE FAMILY FIELD DAY AT THE PARK 615-335-4120 nashville.gov/departments/parks/ athletics/baseball-and-softball

Food, music, bounce houses, kickball tournaments and field day events from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Parkwood Baseball Park (3020 Aldrich Lane, Nashville, TN 37207). Register your team starting at 11 a.m.

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN See Sunday, Oct. 3.

CARDEN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS SPECTACULAR See Friday, Oct. 8.

NASHVILLE BALLET’S PETER PAN See Friday, Oct. 8.

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TUE 12 JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME OLD HICKORY See Monday, Oct. 4.

TOTS!

See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE WISHING CHAIR PRODUCTIONS STORY TIME

See Monday, Oct. 4.

See Tuesday, Oct. 5.

FREE GAMING MONDAY

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MINI RANGERS FALL CAMP AT THE WILDERNESS STATION

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST

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For ages 3-4, this camp is a great stepping stone into school and camp environments from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at Barfield Cresent Park’s Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro). Complete fall crafts, read stories, sing songs and more. Registration is required.

SPARK! AT DISCOVERY CENTER 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/spark

Join Discovery Center (502 Southeast Broad Street, Murfreesboro) from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. for SPARK where kids ages 1 - 6 can put on engineer hats and build a house for the three little pigs that can stand up to the big bad wolf. $2 plus $8 gate admission.

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KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS 615-370-4672 owlshill.org info@owlshill.org

Young children, ages 3 - 5 years old with an adult, will explore the natural world through a series of topics at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary (545 Beech Creek Road South, Brentwood) from 10 - 11 a.m. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.

WILD THINGS AT WILDERNESS STATION See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE YOGA AT NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

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THINGS TO DO FREE INGLEWOOD HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS 615-862-5866 library.nashville.org

Ready for Halloween? If not, Inglewood Library (4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville) has some scary movies that hopefully prepare you Wednesdays in October at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 will play Poltergeist (PG). Popcorn provided.

THU 14 FREE ADULT OPEN CRAFT HOUR See Thursday, Oct. 6.

FREE ALL ACCESS NIGHT AT DISCOVERY CENTER 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org mpurcell@explorethedc.org

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

FREE READ WITH BISCUIT 615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.libcal.com

Children age 5 - 12 can improve their literacy skills by reading with Biscuit for 15 minutes between 4 and 5 p.m. at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood). Sign up online.

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FREE WIC MOBILE LAB

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Families new to WIC benefits may attend the WIC Mobile Clinic to pick up vouchers instead of going to their WIC clinic location from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Southeast Branch Library (5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Antioch).

An evening of wine, wisdom and words at The Hermitage (4580 Rachels Lane, Hermitage) starting at 6 p.m. Engage with historical topics while enjoying conversation with fellow history fans. Tickets are $15.

See Thursday, Oct. 6. See Friday, Oct. 1.

FAMILY PROGRAM: SONGWRITING TUNE-UP

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Young songwriters can participate in one-on-one sessions with professional songwriters to hone their craft from 3 - 5 p.m. at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 5th Avenue South, Nashville). Included with admission; free for members and kids 5 and younger .

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Decorate paper hats using hats in the museum as inspiration from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 5th Avenue South, Nashville). Included with admission; free for members and kids 5 and younger.

Hop from bar to bar tasting four signature cocktails throughout Cheekwood Gardens (1200 Forest Park Drive, Nashville) from 5 - 9 p.m. Listen to live music and more. Cost is $20 for members, $40 for non-members.

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Come see the Nashville Predators play at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville).

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FREE HUNT FOR SPECTACULAR SPIDERS

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD

Search in the nooks and crannies of Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) to explore spiders and the webs they call home in this free program for kids of all ages from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Come out to Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) from 5 - 9 p.m. for live music and programs combining art and nature. Free for members; $20 for adults and $13 for ages 3 - 17.

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FRI 15 BOO AT THE ZOO

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Costumed kids can snag treats at different trick-or-treat stations from 5 - 9 p.m. at Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville). Plus, enjoy lit scenes and picture-perfect pumpkin patches, giant hay creatures, special animal shows, the Monster Mash dance area and Scary-Go-Round carousel. Cost is $20 for ages 2 and older on Fridays Sundays; $18 for everyone ages 2 and older Tuesdays - Thursdays.

TOTS!

See Friday, Oct. 1.

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION POWWOW & FALL FESTIVAL 615-232-9179 naiatn.org/powwow

Dancers, musicians, singers, modern and traditional arts and crafts Oct. 15 - 17 at Long Hunter State Park (2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage). Enjoy Native American Indian foods and a tipi village offering a glimpse of early American life. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 ages 6 12, free ages 5 & younger.

FREE TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY PUPPET SHOW See Friday, Oct. 1.

HAUNTING ON FRONT ST.

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Take a walking lantern tour through selected historic Smyrna Depot District buildings and learn a spooky tale at each stop from 6 - 9 p.m. Oct. 9 - 10. Tours start at the Smyrna Train Depot (98 Front Street, Smyrna). Cost is $3.

FREE TENNESSEE STEAM FESTIVAL 615-890-2300 tnsteam.org

Founded by the Discovery Center, the Tennessee STEAM Festival brings science, technology, engineering, art and math to life at events across the state. It incorporates programs hosted by a wide range of museums, schools, community centers and other attractions October 15 - 24, 2021.

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Friday, Oct. 1.

Nashville Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo event features fall-themed scenes and activities around the Zoo, trick-or-treating for the kids, special animal shows and more Tuesdays - Sundays, Oct. 15 - 30.

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influence the world around them. Teaching children to honor our differences and appreciate the rich diversity of our communities and world will help them understand inclusivity and intercultural literacy. Another advantage is the development of a forward-thinking mindset and advanced critical thinking.

Big Blue Marble Academy’s Approach to Global Curriculum

Global education and awareness are vital in the 21st century as the world and our communities continue to diversify. Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childcare and education, is committed to providing children with the opportunity to reach their highest potential. The Nashville-area schools teach children from infancy to five years of age to celebrate differences, embrace the importance of inclusivity, and appreciate the rich diversity of the world around us. Their innovative approach to global education is implemented at all 41 of their schools, including: Spring Hill, Murfreesboro, and a newly opened location in Franklin. Learning experiences are designed to scaffold the growth and development of all children through a robust, creative, developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum and STEAM focus areas while incorporating a global perspective. Big Blue Marble Academy has created a program that enables children to explore the globe while nurturing their minds and preparing them for success in kindergarten and beyond.

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Local Storytimes for Littles! NASHVILLE CHEEKWOOD

1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 615-356-8000 • cheekwood.org Tots: Drop by the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden for hands-on activities and a storytime Tuesdays – Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Mother Goose Moments: Rhymes, songs, fingerplays, stories and more for ages 0 - 2 Mondays from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

Bilingual Song and Story Time: Stories, music, and dance Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m.

720 Baugh Road, Nashville 615-862-5854 • library.nashville.org

Grow Baby: Stories, songs and rhymes for babies (0 - 24 months) Fridays from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

615 Church St., Nashville 615-862-5800 • facebook.com/NPLMain

Story Time: Singing, fingerplays and stories for ages 3 – 5 Wednesdays from 10:15 - 11 a.m.

Babies and Books: Babies age 0 - 3 and their caregivers can join for tickle rhymes and wiggle songs in the Children’s Activity Room Mondays from 10 - 10:30 a.m.

NPL BORDEAUX BRANCH

Wishing Chair Productions Story Time: Puppets, singing, juggling and reading books for ages 0 - 6 Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Press Play at Church Street Park: A special outdoor music and movement storytime at Church Street Park across from the library Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Poetry, Prose and Puppets (Online): A colorful cast of puppet players present Shakespearean shenanigans on the NPL Youtube Thursdays at 12 p.m.

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4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville 615-862-5856 • facebook.com/NPLBordeaux Raising Readers Story Time: Songs, rhymes and books for ages 0 - 5 Tuesdays 10:30 - 10:50 a.m.

NPL EDMONDSON PIKE BRANCH

5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville 615-880-3957 • facebook.com/NPLEdmondsonPike Once Upon a Story Time: Stories, songs and rhymes Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Bouncing Babies Story Time: Babies ages 0 - 2 and their caregivers are invited to join for bouncing rhymes and sensational stories Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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STEAM Powered Story Time: Explore early literacy skills alongside art and STEM concepts Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Let’s Go Goodlettsville Storytime: Babies and toddlers can join for singing, fingerplays and stories Thursdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m.

NPL GREEN HILLS BRANCH

3701 Benham Ave., Nashville 615-862-5863 • facebook.com/NPLGreenHillsBranch Story Time on the Lawn: Sit outside in the grassy area adjacent to the children’s patio for storytimes Mondays for 10:30 - 10:50 a.m.

NPL HADLEY PARK BRANCH

1039 28th Ave. N, Nashville 615-862-5865 • facebook.com/NPLHadleyPark Family Story Time: Stories, songs, dancing, rhymes and a special craft for ages 0 - 5 Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m.

NPL HERMITAGE BRANCH

3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage 615-880-3951 • facebook.com/NPLHermitage Baby and Me Story Time: Stories and activities are for the caregiver and the baby to do together Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 1:30 p.m. Preschool Story Time: Stories and fingerplays for ages 0 - 6 Wednesdays at 10 and 11 a.m.

NPL INGLEWOOD BRANCH

LINEBAUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY

105 W Vine St., Murfreesboro 615-893-4131 • rclstn.org facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrarySystem Storytime with the Murfreesboro Fire Department: A special storytime with the Murfreesboro Fire Department plus learning about FIre Prevention on Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 10 - 10:45 a.m.

4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville 615-862-5866 • facebook.com/NPLInglewood

Linebaugh Storytime: Stories and songs Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Wonder Baby: Babies (0 - 24 months) and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, sign language, puppets and creative play Mondays at 10 and 11 a.m.

Itty Bitty Storytime: Songs and stories for ages 0 - 23 months Thursdays from 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Story Time: Stories, songs, sign language, puppets and crafts for ages 2 - 5 Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m.

NPL MADISON BRANCH

610 Gallatin Pike S, Madison 615-862-5868 • facebook.com/NPLMadison Toddler Tales: Walkers age 18 months to 3 years are invited for a moving-and-grooving storytime Fridays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

MGL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-907-3429 • rclstn.org facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrarySystem MGL Story Time: Singing, dancing and storytime fun Fridays at 10 a.m.

SMYRNA PUBLIC LIBRARY

400 Enon Springs Road W, Smyrna 615-459-4884 • rclstn.org facebook.com/FriendsOfTheSmyrnaPublicLibrary

Starry Night Story Time (Online): A bedtime reading on the Madison Library Facebook page Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Outside Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs and early literacy fun on the pavilion behind Smyrna Library Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

NPL RICHLAND PARK BRANCH

4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 615-862-5870 • facebook.com/NPLRichlandPark

Outside Baby Storytime: Stories, fingerplays, wiggle songs and playtime for ages 0 - 2 on the pavilion behind Smyrna Library Fridays at 10 a.m.

Preschool Story Time: Stories, songs and crafts for ages 2 - 6 Mondays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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Baby and Me Story Time: Stories and activities for caregiver and babies age 0 - 2 Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

NPL SOUTHEAST BRANCH

5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. #201, Antioch 615-862-5871 • facebook.com/NPLSoutheast Family Story Time: Stories, music and more Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

RUTHERFORD LA VERGNE PUBLIC LIBRARY

5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne 615-793-7303 • facebook.com/LaVergneLibrary lavergnetn.gov/192/La-Vergne-Public-Library *Storytimes are on hold until further notice. Homeschool Storytime: Home-schooled children from kindergarten through third grade will enjoy this story time Mondays at 10 a.m. Once Upon A Storytime: Stories, songs, dancing, rhymes, fingerplays and crafts for ages 2 and older Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Little Treasures: Songs, rhymes, puppets and stories for ages 0 - 2 Thursdays at 10 a.m. Jammies & Stories: Children can come dressed in their jammies for this evening storytime Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

WILLIAMSON JOHN P. HOLT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY

8109 Concord Road, Brentwood 615-371-0090 • facebook.com/BrentwoodLibrary brentwoodtn.gov/departments/library Pre-school Story Time: Songs, stories and a special craft for littles Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 - 10:30 and 11 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday Story Time: A special weekend story time Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin 615-794-3105 • wcpltn.org

Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for ages 18 months to 3 years old Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Toddler Story Time: For ages 18 mo. to 3 years Tuesdays at 10 - 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Snuggle Bug Story Time: Storytime for newborns up to 18 months Wednesdays from 10 10:20 a.m. or 10:30 - 10:50 a.m. Preschool Story Time with Ms. Liz: For ages 3 - 5 Thursdays at 10 - 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Preschool Story Time with Stephanie: For 3 - 5 years old Fridays at 10 - 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 11:15 a.m.

GALLATIN PUBLIC LIBRARY

123 E Main St., Gallatin 615-452-1722 • youseemore.com/gallatinPL facebook.com/GallatinLibrary Wigglers: Storytime plus singing and dancing for little ones Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. Storytime: Enjoy new stories and a take-home craft Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Virtual Storytime (Online): Read a new children’s book on the Gallatin Library Facebook page Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

HENDERSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 140 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville 615-824-0656 • hendersonvillelibrary.org facebook.com/hendersonvillelibrary

Read Along w/ Hollie: Drop-in story time for children with ASD Mondays at 11:30 a.m. Toddler Tales: Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for preschoolers Wednesdays at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.

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Come on out to one of the most loved fall attractions in Middle Tennessee. See why more and more families call Cedarwood their place for fall fun!

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THINGS TO DO FREE SEARCH FOR BIRDS AT THE NATURE CENTER

FREE LEBANON OKTOBERFEST

Learn to use binoculars then take a leisurely stroll along the campus from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) in search of fall birds. Call or email to register.

The annual fall event at the Main Office of Wilson Bank & Trust (623 E Main St, Lebanon) features one of the area’s largest antique car show, craft vendors; a great selection of food and much more from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, though charges or fees apply to inflatable games, etc.

615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov

NITRO CIRCUS 615-690-4487

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The high-flying stunts performed by Nitro Circus are among the most dangerous in the world. Show starts at 7 p.m. at at First Horizon Park (19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville) and tickets range from $29 - $79.

FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

SAM DAVIS GHOST TOURS

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ & ARTISAN MARKET

See Saturday, Oct. 2.

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET See Saturday, Oct. 2.

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM VAULT TOURS See Saturday, Oct. 2.

FREE KID’S COMMUNITY SPORTS EVENT See Saturday, Oct. 2.

HAUNTS AT THE FONT

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See Saturday, Oct. 2.

Explore the spooky landscape of Cragfont by lantern and spooky stories from 6 - 10 p.m. at Historic Castalian Springs (200 Cragfont Rd). Enjoy apple cider by the fire and historic murder ballads performed by the Traveling Caudells. $15 ages 16 & older, $12 ages 9 to 15, children under 9 free.

FREE GOODFEST AND FALL MARKET

HOCUS POCUS AT THE PALACE THEATER

FIREPIT FRIDAYS See Friday, Oct. 1.

Spend time with family, shop local artisan and food vendors from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. outdoors at Moss-Wright Park (745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville).

FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S

HAUNTING ON FRONT ST.

Com out to The Palace Theater (146 North Water Avenue, Gallatin) for two showings of Disney’s Hocus Pocus. Admission is $5. Purchase tickets for the 4 p.m. showing here and the 7 p.m. showing here.

615-459-2341 samdavishome.org

Meet ghosts from the past, hear Tennessee’s haunted tales, embark on a haunted hayride and more from 6 - 10 p.m. at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) on Oct. 15 - 16 and 22 - 23. Last tour is at 9 p.m.

See Friday, Oct. 1.

DROP IN ART CLASSES See Saturday, Oct. 9.

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LASER SHOW: THE BEATLES 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Come out and for the ultimate Beatles experience at Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville) from 5:15 - 6 p.m. Cost is $8 for non-members; 50 percent off for members.

FREE LIGHT THE NATIONS

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The 5th annual Light the Nations will take place from 2 - 10 p.m. on 51st Ave. North between Georgia and Illinois Ave in West Nashville. The event will feature local businesses, art, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY 615-770-2000 nhl.com/predators

Come see the Nashville Predators play at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Tickets start around $65 at ticketmaster.com. Prices vary slightly for each game.

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION POWWOW & FALL FESTIVAL See Friday, Oct. 15.

See Friday, Oct. 15.

SAT 16 FREE BELL BUCKLE WEBB ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL bellbucklechamber.com/webbschool-art-craft-festival

The Webb Art & Craft Show in Bell Buckle, TN features over 100 booths of handmade arts and crafts such as pottery, metal works, wood working and more. Located on the old Sawney Webb lot on Maple Street.

FREE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AT WILDERNESS STATION See Saturday, Oct. 9.

BOO AT THE ZOO See Friday, Oct. 15.

DOG DAY FESTIVAL

615-352-1010 nashvillehumane.org/dogday

Bring Fido to Centennial Park (2500 West End Avenue, Nashville) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a day of fun activities like a costume contest, puppy parade, training classes, demonstrations, contests, pet portraits, children’s activities, live music and more benefiting Nashville Humane Association. Tickets start at $8.

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, Oct. 2.

FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, Oct. 2.

Nitro Circus may not have elephants, but the action is sure to be just as big as multiple motocross madmen perform high-flying stunts Friday, Oct. 15 at First Tennessee Park in Nashville.

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Growing Up’s Hard … Especially When Dad’s a Greek God Lightning Strikes the Nashville Children’s Theatre Stage Oct. 22 - 31

eing the son of Poseidon can definitely create some "daddy issues." In this rock musical kicking off the Nashville Children’s Theatre 2021 season, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical brings the magic of Rick Riordan’s hit novel from page to stage. It’s a different spin on the classic young hero in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, where readers meet 12-year-old Percy, who finds out he's the halfblood son of a Greek god. Igniting the kid in all of us is what a musical like this is meant to do, and composer Rob Rokicki couldn’t agree more. “It’s ultimately a story of perseverance and young people taking action into their own hands to foster the change they want to see," he says. "The story of a kid coming into his own and figuring out that his parents aren't perfect — that’s the type of story I really connect to,” he adds.

SCOUT-URDAYS AT DISCOVERY CENTER 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org

Scouting groups can meet badge, pin, loop and rank requirements while learning new skills at the Discovery Center (502 Southeast Broad Street, Murfreesboro) from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Costs $10 per scout, $5 per adult.

WINE TASTING TRAIN RIDE 615-241-0436 tcry.org/train-rides

Enjoy wine tastings on this train ride from Nashville to Watertwon and back from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. courtesy of Tennessee Central Railway Museum. Tickets start at $65. For adults 21 and older.

TENNESSEE BEER, WINE & SHINE FESTIVAL

100 different beers and 90 wines as well as a new addition this year, moonshine! Enjoy access to some of the best spirits, local food trucks, craft tables and live music at Two Rivers Mansion (3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville) from 12 - 6 p.m.

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LASER SHOW: QUEEN 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Come out and be dazzled by this ultimate Queen experience at Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville) from 6:15 - 7 p.m. Cost is $8 for non-members; 50% for members.

SAM DAVIS GHOST TOURS See Friday, Oct. 15.

FREE JAZZ ON THE CUMBERLAND

ZAC BROWN BAND: THE COMEBACK TOUR

Enjoy some of the best jazz artists performing live from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Nashville’s Cumberland Park (directly beside the Titans’ Nissan Stadium, with plenty of $5 parking in lots R&T). This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly event with a variety of food trucks, concessions and a Kid’s Fun Play Zone.

Zac Brown Band is performing live at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for one night only! Show starts at 7 p.m.

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FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN See Sunday, Oct. 3.

SUN 17 FREE 45TH ANNUAL BELL BUCKLE WEBB ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL

VISIT RESCUED FARM ANIMALS See Sunday, Oct. 3.

See Saturday, Oct. 16.

FREE LEBANON OKTOBERFEST

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION POWWOW

CREATIVE ZONE: HIP HATS

See Friday, Oct. 15.

See Thursday, Oct. 14.

FALL FAMILY FUN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

FREE TENNESSEE STEAM FESTIVAL

See Friday, Oct. 1.

For Rokicki, the show’s “scrappy, rock n’ roll vibe” is the perfect pairing for the story, which circles around teenage angst in a Sci-Fi setting. “The sound and set does a lot with electric guitars and giant minotaur puppets," he says. "So if you’re into love, monsters and rock shows, you’re going to have a good time.” Created by Rokicki and Joe Tracz, the musical ran Off-Broadway before doing a limited Broadway run in fall 2019. Audiences will see the same full-length Broadway show, with actors cast from Belmont University and NCT producing. “Since the roles are all primarily teenagers, this opportunity allowed Belmont students to play roles close to their own ages,” explains Nashville Children’s Theatre Executive Director Ernie Nolan. “It felt like a natural pairing since both of us are also educational institutions.” Perfect for ages 8 to adult, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical runs October 22 - 31, Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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See Friday, Oct. 15.

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MON 18 FREE TENNESSEE STEAM FESTIVAL See Friday, Oct. 15.

EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, Oct. 4.

FREE GAMING MONDAY See Monday, Oct. 4.

TENNESSEE TITANS VS BUFFALO BILLS tennesseetitans.com

Cheer on the Tennessee Titans vs. the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium. Kick off is at 7:15 p.m.

THINGS TO DO SCHOLASTIC CHESS CLUB 615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.libcal.com

Learn and play chess with a Nashville Chess Center coach at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) from 5 - 6 p.m. Boards are included, as well as a Gold membership to chesskid.com, where children can compete in safe online challenges. Ages 6 - 12; cost is $10 and registration is required.

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME OLD HICKORY See Monday, Oct. 4.

TUE 19 BOO AT THE ZOO See Friday, Oct. 15.

FREE PLAY GAMES WITH GAME KEEPER JOHN (ONLINE) See Tuesday, Oct. 5.

FREE SMYRNA QUEST KIDS See Tuesday, Oct. 5.

FREE WISHING CHAIR PRODUCTIONS’ STORYTIME See Tuesday, Oct. 5.

FREE YARN LOVE MURFREESBORO See Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Be sure to check out Broadway’s return to Nashville with 10-time Tony Award-winning musical ‘The Band’s Visit’ playing TPAC’s Jackson Hall Oct. 19 - 24.

THE BAND’S VISIT

FREE TEEN LEGO CLUB

615-782-4040 tpac.org

All ages. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. $45 - $95. The Band’s Visit is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. See it live on stage Oct. 19 - 24 in TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville). Performances start at 7 p.m.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY See Saturday, Oct. 16.

WED 20 BOO AT THE ZOO See Friday, Oct. 15.

KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS see Tuesday, Oct. 13.

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME OLD HICKORY See Monday, Oct. 4.

615-595-1250 wcpltn.org

Third Wednesday of the month from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. to decompress after classes in the Teen Room at Williamson County Public Library (1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin).

WILD THINGS AT WILDERNESS STATION See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE YOGA AT NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE INGLEWOOD HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS 615-862-5866 library.nashville.org

Ready for Halloween? If not, Inglewood Library (4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville) has some scary movies that hopefully prepare you Wednesdays in October at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 will play Lights Out (PG-13). Popcorn provided.

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FAMILY PROGRAM: SONGWRITING TUNE-UP

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FREE PRENDA CODE CLUB See Thursday, Oct. 7.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, Oct. 14.

FRI 22 FREE THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PUPPET SHOW

Come see one of the greatest symphonies ever written performed by your Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). Performances are Oct. 21 at 7 p.m., Oct. 22 - 23 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $40.

BOO AT THE ZOO

615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org

NASHVILLE SC VS. COLUMBUS CREW

See Friday, Oct. 15.

Nashville SC will square off against the Columbus Crew at Nissan Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.

FREE ADULT OPEN CRAFT HOUR

THE BAND’S VISIT

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST

See Tuesday, Oct. 19.

Bravo Creative Arts’ teens and children will roam the streets of Victorian London to bring to life Lionel Bart’s classic musical drama based on Dicken’s novel, Oliver Twist! Performances are at Father Ryan Center For the Arts (700 Norwood Drive, Nashville) are October 21 - 22 at 7 p.m. and October 23 at 1 and 6 p.m. Reserved tickets $12.

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NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY See Saturday, Oct. 16.

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OLIVER!

See Tuesday, Oct. 19.

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Based on the story by Washington Irving, this version is shadow puppetry and storytelling at its best from 4 4:30 p.m. at Nashville Public Library (615 Church Street, Nashville). Performed in the Children’s Theater. Run time is 35 minutes. Recommended for 8 and older. See Friday, Oct. 15.

FREE LATIN NIGHT AT MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK bestfoodtrucks.com/musiccityfoodtruckpark

Come through Music City Food Truck Park at 400 Davidson St., Nashville for a night of Latin food, music and dancing.

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Millions of twinkling lights. 17 hours of activities and events. One incredible holiday experience. It’s So. Much. Christmas. at Gaylord Opryland.

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THINGS TO DO FAMILY FRIDAYS AT LITTLE ART HOUSE

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Use specialty materials to create funky pumpkins and fun memories at Little Art House (2106b Acklen Avenue, Nashville). Classes are 3:30 - 4 p.m. for ages 1-4 and 4:30 - 5 p.m. for ages 4 10. It’s intended to be two people per registration (one adult/child or two kids with drop off).

LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL 615-904-2787 boroarts.org/2021-22-season

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women: The Musical at Center for the Arts (110 West College Street, Murfreesboro) follows the tale of the March sisters as they grow up in Civil War America. Performances are Oct. 22 - Nov. 7, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

OLIVER!

See Thursday, Oct. 21.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL 615-252-4675 nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

Nashville Children’s theatre (25 Middleton Street, Nashville) presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical as its 2021 season opener October 22 - 31, Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. This rockin’ musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling series of books is worthy of the gods! Perfect for ages 8 – adult.

TWISTED TENNESSEE: TWO SIDES TO EVERY TALE 615-832-8197 fb.me/e/2wAzqVcBn

The Barfield Bash Carnival features a startling storytime, paranormal petting zoo, a fortune teller and more on Oct. 22 at Barfield Crescent Park in Murfreesboro. THE BAND’S VISIT

BOO AT THE ZOO

BELLISSIMA FATA CIRQUE SHOW

FREE CENTENNIAL CRAFT FEST

See Friday, Oct. 15.

See Tuesday, Oct. 19.

615-862-8480 centennialcraftfest.com

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Take a journey through the twisted tales of Tennessee history from 6 - 10 p.m. at Historic Travellers Rest (636 Farrell Parkway, Nashville). Adults are $18; ages 10 -1 5 are $10; not recommended for children under 10 years of age.

Come out for a magical evening at The Roy E. Barberi Theatre at Expression City (1724a General George Patton Dr, Brentwood,) for the excitement of the circus with the entertainment of musical theatre. Performances are Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost is $15.

FREE BARFIELD BASH CARVINAL

CASTLE OF VILLAINS

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Startling storytime, paranormal petting zoo, a fortune teller and more from 5 - 8 p.m. at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy, Murfreesboro). Play some ghostly games and win some frighteningly fun prizes, enjoy spooky music and participate in a chilling costume contest as well!

BEETHOVEN’S FIRST See Thursday, Oct. 21.

615-824-0502 historicrockcastle.com

Come out to Hendersonville’s Historic Rock Castle for a fiendishly good time as your favorite fairy-tale Villains take over from 5 - 8 p.m. Wear your costumes and stroll the castle and grounds interacting with favorite villain characters while trick-or-treating. Cost is $10 per child, $5 per adult.

SAM DAVIS GHOST TOURS See Friday, Oct. 15.

FIREPIT FRIDAYS

SAT 23

FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S

FREE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AT WILDERNESS STATION

See Friday, Oct. 1. See Friday, Oct. 1.

See Saturday, Oct. 9.

Local craft vendors, ive music, children’s activities and more in the Musicians Corner area of Centennial Park (corner of West End and 27th Avenue) from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Oct. 23-24.

FREE PAWSOME READING WITH SHILOH 615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.libcal.com

Read with Shiloh for 20 minutes between 12 - 2 p.m. at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood).

FREE RUTHERFORD PARENT’S FALL KIDS FEST 615-256-2158 rb.gy/cjlqer

Local vendors, carnival games, live performances and demonstrations, food vendors, giveaways and kids’ costume parades at The Avenue (behind Belk) at 2615 Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FREE PORTLAND FALL FESTIVAL 615-325-9032

Enjoy live music, food & crafts on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in downtown Portland!

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FREE READING PAWS GREEN HILLS (REGISTER) 615-862-5863 events.library.nashville.org

Visit the story room at Green Hills Public Library (3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville) from 1 - 2:30 p.m. for a chance to cuddle up with a canine friend who will listen while you read. Bring your own book or choose one from the library. Call 615-862-5863 to reserve your spot! For children in Kindergarten and older.

BEETHOVEN’S FIRST See Thursday, Oct. 21.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK 615-851-2200 goodlettsvilleparks.com

Games, inflatables, pumpkin patch, photo booths, food vendors, crafts, games, treats and more from 1 - 3 p.m. at Moss-Wright Park (745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville). This is a family friendly event. There will be carnival type food available for purchase!

FREE MT JULIET HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK 615-758-6522 mtjuliet-tn.gov

Costume contests, hay rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, candy, vendors and more at Charlie Daniels Park (1075 Charlie Daniels Parkway, Mount Juliet) from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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FREE HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY

FREE HAUNTED MUSEUM STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2021

Little listeners will learn about the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in this bilingual program from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 5th Avenue South, Nashville). Recommended for ages 2 to 6. Included with admission. Free to museum members.

Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro is having a Pumpkin Painting Party from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to prepare for its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Experience chilling ghost stories from Tennessee’s past along with crafts, scavenger hunts and performances by the Nashville Puppet Truck from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (600 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville).

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FREE SMYRNA HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK 615-459-9773 townofsmyrna.org

Booths, costume contests, friendly hayrides ($1), haunted hayrides, corn maze ($2), inflatables, train rides, food vendors and more from 3 - 8:30 p.m. at Sharp Springs Park (311 Jefferson Pike, Smyrna).

HALLOWEEN POOCH PARADE 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Bring your four-legged family member for a parade around Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville), as well as a costume contest and popsicle eating contest. Free with gate ($20 adults, $13 ages 3 - 17).

OLIVER!

See Thursday, Oct. 21.

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BELLISSIMA FATA CIRQUE SHOW See Friday, Oct. 22.

FREE THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PUPPET SHOW See Friday, Oct. 22.

FREE SOUTHERN FALL CRAFT FAIR AND FOOD TRUCK RALLY fb.me/e/1KajNEyKx

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THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL See Friday, Oct. 22.

LASER SHOW: THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Crafts, food and music at Marshall County High School in Lewisburg. They will have early trick or treating and photo booth set up along with Dracula, Mario, Elvira and maybe more from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enjoy Pink Floyd at Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville) from 3:15 - 4 p.m. Cost is $8 for non-members; 50% off for members.

FREE STEAM-A-PALOOZA

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615-890-2300 tnsteam.org/steamapalooza

Join Discovery Center (502 Southeast Broad Street, Murfreesboro) with local artists, scientists and engineers for hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) fun from 1 - 5 p.m. Plus, half-price admission to Discovery Center from 1 to 4 p.m.

GHOST AND LANTERN TOUR A night tour through Historic Mansker’s Station (705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville) with historansl dressed in 1700s attire, followed by live music, a hay ride and refreshments. Tours are every 15 minutes from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10.

LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL See Friday, Oct. 22.

THE BAND’S VISIT See Tuesday, Oct. 19.

SUN 24 FREE CENTENNIAL CRAFT FEST See Saturday, Oct. 23.

FREE COMMUNITY TRICK-OR-TREAT

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Play games, make crafts and Trick or Treat from 1 - 3 p.m. along the Treat Walk at Belle Meade Historic Site (5025 Harding Pike, Nashville). This event is free, but you must have a reserved-timed entry ticket.

FREE DRIVE-THRU TRUNK OR TREAT 2021 615-452-8600 newtonnissan.com

Enjoy this family-friendly Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat event with more cars, more candy and more fun from 3 - 5 p.m. at Volunteer State Community College (1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin).

OUTLAW BANDANAS AND BRAIDS 615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

In this hands-on workshop from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 5th Avenue South, Nashville), participants will explore the style of the Outlaws, then customize their own bandana.

LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL See Friday, Oct. 22.

TENNESSEE TITANS VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS titansonline.com

The Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium. Kick off is at noon.

STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT 615- 889-3060 ryman.com

Steve Martin & Martin Short will perform Live at the Opry House with very special guests Steve Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $59.50.

THE BAND’S VISIT See Tuesday, Oct. 19.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL See Friday, Oct. 22.

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Calling all costumed pups! Join Cheekwood’s Pooch Parade and you might just trot away a winner. Vendors will delight your furry friends with special treats and photo opportunities in the Pumpkin Houses.

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Don’t miss this funky night inside The Caverns (555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham) at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $60.

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THINGS TO DO MON 25 EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, Oct. 4.

FREE MAKE & TAKE MONDAY rclstn.org

Kids age 3 - 12 can come to Linebaugh Library (105 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro) for a Make & Take craft from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. This month’s theme is “Monsters”.

SCHOLASTIC CHESS CLUB See Monday, Oct. 18.

SPARK! AT DISCOVERY CENTER 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/spark

Kids age 1 - 6 can release their inner monster with Halloween themed science experiments and art activities at Murfreesboro’s Discovery Center from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

TUE 26 FREE WISHING CHAIR PRODUCTIONS STORY TIME See Tuesday, Oct. 5.

TODDLER TUESDAY 615-459-2341 samdavishome.org

Pick your own pumpkin and paint it before games and more activities from 10 - 11 a.m. at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna). For kids 1 4 years old and cost is $5.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY See Saturday, Oct. 16.

BOO AT THE ZOO See Friday, Oct. 15.

WILD THINGS AT WILDERNESS STATION See Wednesday, Oct. 5.

FREE LITTLE LEGO CLUB 615-880-3951

Every fourth Wednesday at 4 p.m., come and be creative with Legos at Hermitage Branch Library (3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage). The library provides the materials. For ages 4 - 9.

FREE INGLEWOOD HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS 615-862-5866 library.nashville.org

Ready for Halloween? If not, Inglewood Library (4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville) has a scary movie to prepare you at 5:30 p.m.

THU 28 THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD BOO AT THE ZOO See Friday, Oct. 15.

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Put on your Halloween costume and come to Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (502 Southeast Broad Street, Murfreesboro) for outdoor family fun from 4 - 7 p.m. Come join us for an outdoor evening full of spooky fun! $7 for non-mmbers, $4 for members.

WED 27

See Thursday, Oct. 14.

GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

FREE TRICK-OR-TREAT AT DRAKE’S CREEK

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LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL See Friday, Oct. 22.

FREE THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW See Friday, Oct. 22.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL See Friday, Oct. 22.

THE PRINCESS BRIDE IN CONCERT WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY

All ages. Drakes Creek Park, 120 East Main Street, Hendersonville. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join Hendersonville Parks for a night of trick-or-treating from 6 - 8 p.m. at Drakes Creek Park (120 East Main Street, Hendersonville). Booths will be lined up along the trail to provide candy, games, and prizes, followed by hayrides through the park.

615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org

GHOST TOURS AT THE HERMITAGE

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615-889-2941 thehermitage.com/ghost-tours

Embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage as you explore the mansion, grounds, and cemetery by lantern light Oct. 28 - 31 at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $40.

FRI 29 BOO AT THE ZOO See Friday, Oct. 15.

Experience this favorite with the Nashville Symphony performing live Oct. 29 - 30 at 7 p.m. at Schermerhorn Symhpony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville).

CIRQUE-TACULAR’S SPOOKTACULAR Spooks, specters and scaredy-cats contort and cavort through a high-flying circus of scare at Franklin Theatre. There are three performances: 8 - 10 p.m. on Oct. 29 - 30 and 2 - 4 p.m. on Oct. 30.

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: A VICTORIAN HALLOWEEN 615-459-2341 samdavishome.org

Join Sam Davis Home in Smyrna for a “spooky” Night from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Learn and play some traditional Victorian games, take a tour of the historic house and carve a pumpkin to take home. Cost is $10.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE AT RED CEDAR FARMS redcedarfarmstn.com

Red Cedar Farms (2041 State Hwy 99, Chapel Hill) is hosting a special Haunted Corn Maze from 7 p.m. midnight over Halloween Weekend, Oct 29 - 31. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for kids ages 2 - 17.

GHOST TOURS AT THE HERMITAGE See Thursday, Oct. 28.

SAT 30 BOO AT THE ZOO See Friday, Oct. 15.

EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

El Día de los Muertos brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville with a festival that includes traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities and authentic cuisine at Cheekwood Oct. 30 - 31.

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Music, dance, interactive art activities and more at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville). Learn about the culture of Latin America while exploring beautiful altar displays and shopping in the marketplace.

SUN 31

FREE PUMPKINFEST

This science festival features hands-on activities, booths from local organizations, games, trickor-treating,a bubbling cauldron of STEAM activities and more from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville).

Williamson County’s largest family festival bursts with Halloweenthemed fun including costume contests, extreme pumpkin caring demonstrations, arts and crafts, live entertainment and a Kids’ Zone filling a city block with inflatables, face painting, games, pony rides and more from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the streets of Downtown Franklin.

615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, Oct. 2.

FALL FAMILY FUN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL See Friday, Oct. 1.

FREE WISHING CHAIR PRODUCTIONS’ PRESENTS THE FROG PRINCE 615-862-5868 library.nashville.org

The famous tale of the Princess and the Frog is retold in this fun musical production featuring the fabulous Tichenor Marionettes at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Library (610 Gallatin Pike South, Madison). Running time is 35 minutes.

FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, Oct. 2.

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ & ARTISAN MARKET See Saturday, Oct. 2.

MAKE CORN HUSK DOLLS 615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Participants will learn how to soak, braid, twist and tie cornhusks to make dolls, taking inspiration from country music’s Appalachian folk roots from 10 - 11:45 a.m. at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 5th Avenue South, Nashville).

FREE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AT WILDERNESS STATION See Saturday, Oct. 9.

LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL See Friday, Oct. 22.

FREE THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW See Friday, Oct. 22.

THE PRINCESS BRIDE IN CONCERT WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY See Friday, Oct. 29.

615-591-8500 williamsonheritage.org

FREE KID’S COMMUNITY SPORTS EVENT See Saturday, Oct. 2.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL See Friday, Oct. 22.

TRICK OR TREAT AT HONEYSUCKLE HILL FARM honeysucklehillfarm.com

Dress as your favorite character and Trick or Treat at various locations around Honeysuckle Hill Farm (1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield). For ages 12 and younger from 12 - 4 p.m.

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST See Friday, Oct. 1.

CAR CULTURE EXHIBIT See Friday, Oct. 1.

TENNESSEE TITANS VS INDIANAPOLIS COLTS tennesseetitans.com

The Titans vs. the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Kick off is at noon. Tickets start as low as $38.

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM VAULT TOURS See Saturday, Oct. 2.

FREE BOO BASH AT STONES RIVER TOWN CENTRE 615-896-4486 shopstonesriver.com

Kids 10 and younger are invited to come dressed in their best costumes and have some Halloween fun from 1 - 3 p.m. at Stones River Town Centre (1720 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro). Costume masks only allowed on small children.

FALL FAMILY FUN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

See Saturday, Oct. 2.

See Friday, Oct. 1.

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM VAULT TOURS

CREATIVE ZONE: ADORN A MICROPHONE

See Saturday, Oct. 2.

615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

CIRQUE-TACULAR’S SPOOKTACULAR

Create a mic using color, gems and sequins from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 5th Avenue South, Nashville).

See Friday, Oct. 29.

US HOCKEY HALL OF FAME GAME

EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

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Bridgestone Arena will host the 2021 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game at 7:07 p.m.

See Saturday, Oct. 30.

LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL

GHOST TOURS AT THE HERMITAGE

See Friday, Oct. 22.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE AT RED CEDAR FARMS

See Friday, Oct. 22.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY

615-664-2478 musiccitybrewersfest.com

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

See Thursday, Oct. 28.

>> Mark your calendars for these November happenings. IMMERSIVE VAN GOH EXHIBIT Nov. 4 - Feb. 6 Location TBD

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FAMILY DAY FESTIVAL

Nov. 6 The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

RAGTIME THE MUSICAL

Nov. 11 - 14 Nashville Repertory Theatre nashvillerep.org

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Nov. 12 - Jan. 2 Gaylord Opryland

THREE DOG NIGHT Nov. 24 Ryman Auditorium ryman.com

NASHVILLE TURKEY TROT Nov. 25 two rivers Mansion

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THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER

Nov. 26 - Dec. 19 Nashville Children’s Theatre nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

Sample brews from 40 breweries from 5 - 9 p.m. at Walk of Fame Park (121 4th Ave S, Nashville). There will be live music early, a DJ and more. Tickets start at $35.

See Saturday, Oct. 16.

BICENTENNIAL BY NIGHT: HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 615-741-5280 tnstateparks.com

MUSIC CITY BREWER’S FESTIVAL

Slide into the holidays with a 15-foot-high, four-lane ice tubing hill for Gaylord’s A Country Christmas.

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FALL INTO SCIENCE

Lantern light tour of the park and capitol grounds (600 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville) featuring ghost stories and folktales from across the state from 8 - 10 p.m. $10.50 for adults, $5.50 for children 10 and younger.

GHOST TOURS AT THE HERMITAGE See Thursday, Oct. 28.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE AT RED CEDAR FARMS See Thursday, Oct. 28.

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HOLIDAY LIGHTS Nov. 20 - Jan 9 Cheekwood cheekwood.org

Savor the sights and sounds of the season at Cheekwood and make lasting holiday memories with fun activities for all ages.

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Creating Moments That Matter! From first steps to handstands My Gym grows with your child. My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delight in seeing children’s eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative first steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement with their children’s accomplishments is the high point of our day.

SPARK: AN ART STUDIO 213 Franklin Road, Ste. 110, Brentwood 615-483-9847 | sparkartbrentwood.com

Spark: An Art Studio is a walk-in make-your-own-art studio and gift shop. Our art is a suitable activity for all skill levels ages 6 and up. It is created on hand-painted canvas or wood using recycled glass, sea glass and porcelain. Once you have created your art piece, our staff pours a non-toxic resin over the art to finalize the process which takes about 24 hours to dry. Art can be picked up the next day. Come with your own ideas or browse our art covered studio walls for design options. No worries if you are not ‘creative’. We have almost 100 stencils to get you started.

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With over 15 years of programming, Nashville’s families continue to enjoy our preschool for children 2 - 5 years of age, homeschool nature enrichment program for children 5 - 10 years old, fun family events, and family playgroups. In 2020 we added our kindergarten and first grade program entirely outdoors! We also have summer camps for kids ages 3 - 14 years. Looking for a relief from virtual schooling? Visit our website to see our enrichment programs.

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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 - 18 years and all ability levels. 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.

BELLEVUE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7097 Old Harding Pike, Ste. J, Nashville 615-662-8553 | bellepac.com

Calling all performers! Bellevue Performing Arts Center offers dance, acting and music all under one roof! With our new triple threat class, you receive all those services in one class! Prefer one-on-one instruction? Our music teacher is holding private lessons on Monday and Tuesday after school. Just want to dance? BellePAC has a wide selection of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theater. If your dancer is passionate about performing through adulthood, our Performance Company is for you!

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FRANKLIN SUZUKI ACADEMY 101 Legends Club Lane, Franklin 615-567-3723 | franklinsuzukiacademy.org

Non-profit music school in Franklin, offering high-quality Suzuki instruction on violin, viola and cello for children ages 3 - 18. Our students participate in private lessons, group classes, recitals, and community performances. Through loving encouragement, learning with other children, and listening to fine music, our students learn to play with a beautiful tone, poise, and sensitivity to others.

HARVEST MARTIAL ARTS

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Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate for ages 3 - adult. Call now to get one month free plus a uniform.

The Harvest Concept, formerly Harvest Martial Arts, opened in 2016, and is long known for its specialty in teaching Han Mu Do, the traditional Korean art of self defense, and is the only Han Mu Do school in the state of Tennessee. We offer classes for ages 3 through adult. We focus on optimism, balance and harmony, building mental and physical strength through movement and practices, such as martial arts, yoga, and traditional archery.

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Visit Cheekwood for a fun outing with the whole family! Let your kids’ imaginations soar in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden featuring a turtle pond, rope bridge, labyrinth glade, secret passageways, fairy garden, art studios, splash pad, and more. Don’t forget to stop by the Turner Seasons Garden for the Storybook Trail and TRAINS! exhibit – perfect for young visitors and the young-at-heart. Kids will love the Train Depot playhouse inspired by The Little Engine That Could.

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Let There Be Rock School Nashville is a combination lesson facility and afterschool rock and roll community center. Students from 5 yrs. of age to adults learn guitar, vocals, pianos, keyboards, drums, bass guitar, ukulele and more. We also offer lessons in song writing, audio recording/production and special EFX. Take lessons, join a band and play live shows. listings continue on page 58...

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A non-profit, community-based sports league providing quality sports programming for families in a fun, Christian environment. Now registering for fall soccer, basketball, flag football and others.

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We offer weekly art classes for a variety of age ranges. These include adult/child Mini Makers (1 - 4 yrs.), and drop off art classes for 4 yrs. - grade 2, 3 - 6 yrs., grades K - 3, grades 3 - 6, and grades 5 - 9. Classes vary in length and price, depending on the age range and class structure. The three sessions for Fall 2021 run for four weeks each with breaks for art camps during Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break and again for Winter Break.

NASHVILLE THEATRE SCHOOL 106 Page Road, Nashville nashvilletheatreschool.com

Nashville Theatre School is a musical theatre school in West Nashville/ Belle Meade offering classes for ages 6 - 18. Students audition, rehearse and perform popular Broadway musicals. Past shows include Hairspray Jr., Seussical Jr., Legally Blonde Jr., and many Disney musicals as well.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 410 DeJarmette Lane, Murfreesboro 615-904-0902 | providencechristian.com

We are an inter-denominational Pre-K – grade 12 school. Offering a classical education with a Christian worldview and parental involvement. As our mission statement says, “We are teaching students to seek God’s truth and equipping them with the tools for a lifetime of learning.” We are fully accredited by ACSI, the Association of Christian Schools International, and by AdvancED. PCA Summer Camps begin soon! A variety of half-day and full-day camps are offered for students entering grades K - 8. To view camp schedules, camp descriptions and register visit our website.

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PEACHTREE FARMS EQUESTRIAN CENTER 4819 Hwy 96 E., Arrington 615-419-1089 | peachtreefarms.com

Saddle up and ride! Our equestrian classes provide extensive time with horses. Students learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. CHA-approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center.

MOBILE MUSIC ACADEMY 615-301-8589 | mobilemusicacademy.com

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!

SPARTAN SOCCER ACADEMY 615-633-5967 | spartansoccer.org

Spartan Development Academy is a skills based training league for children ages 5 - 13. The program is designed for players looking for more than recreational soccer but not ready to commit to travel soccer. Check out our sibling discount and referral program with Mini Spartans and Spartan Development Academy. Join us anytime! Register for the fall league training today.

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