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Nashville, TN Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Nashville, TN, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

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Family-Friendly Places

A quick starting set of places to explore with kids in Nashville, TN.
Indoor Pick
Nashville Public Library - Main
Library / Education
615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219
5.0 / 5
Playground Pick
Shelby Park Nature Center
Outdoor
2200 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
5.0 / 5
Playground Pick
Kirkpatrick Spraygrounds
Splash Pads
620 S 9th St, Nashville, TN 37206
4.9 / 5
Playground Pick
Fannie Mae Dees Park (Dragon Park)
Playgrounds
1500 Blakemore Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Radnor Lake State Park
Outdoor
1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220
4.8 / 5

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Nashville, TN.
SEP01
Adventure Science Center Early Explorers
SEP 01 · starts Aug 17
Preschool program featuring exhibits, special planetarium show, story time, and activities on select Mondays before general opening
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
SEP01
Wishing Chair Productions Story Time
SEP 01 · starts Aug 18
Weekly story time with puppet shows and interactive performances for children at Nashville Public Library downtown Children's Theater
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
SEP01
Adventure Science Center STEM Storytime
SEP 01 · starts Aug 22
Weekly themed story time for pre-K kids featuring STEAM concepts and science exploration with reading and hands-on activities
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
AUG30
Kidsville at Musicians Corner Fall Series
AUG 30 · starts Aug 30
Outdoor destination for kids with fun, fitness, crafts, educational Musical Meet & Greet with guest artists, and activities during Musicians Corner events
Paid/Varies · Ongoing

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