Downtown Nashville is known for the bright lights and honky tonks, there are lots of kid-friendly places too! Here’s the scoop…
- Country Music Hall of Fame has interactive displays, the Taylor Swift Education wing hosts crafts, music lessons, songwriting camps, and much more! Youth from Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties can receive free admission through the Community Counts Program. Adults can also receive 2 free admission tickets through the Nashville Public Library.
- The newly renovated Martin Art Quest Gallery is now open at Frist Center. The updated gallery features enhanced activities focused on creative collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. Children ages 18 and under are *FREE*
- Nashville Metro Parks and Recreation offer multiple free splash parks and spray grounds throughout downtown Nashville.
- Cumberland Park: Open daily from dawn to 11 p.m. *Closed July 2-5 for Nashville Fireworks This 6.5 acre park includes an outdoor amphitheater, sand play, a bouncing pad, a green maze, tandem see-saw, cooling off area, a stone climbing wall, and an explorer trail to name a few amenities.
- Kickground Sprayground: { 620 S. 9th Street Nashville} Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m on weekdays and until 3 p.m. on weekends.
- Watkins Sprayground: Jo Johnston Avenue at 17th Avenue North Nashville
- Take a walk on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and then get a scoop or two at Mike’s Ice Cream!
- Take a tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium or see a show!
- Give your kids a musical education at the Johnny Cash Museum. The museum gives interesting facts on the life of Johnny Case as well as understanding the musical heritage of recording, writing and performing.
- Shop, grab lunch or a snack at the Nashville Farmer’s Market. The Market also hosts a night market the third Friday of every month. You’ll also find cooking classes and demonstrations as well.