- Thursday, June 6th through Sunday, June 9th
- Downtown Nashville
- Join hundreds of artists for four days of concerts, interactive experiences, family friendly events and more for CMA Fest. The festival benefits the CMA Foundation. See my CMA Fest Round Up here. h
- May 1st through September 1st
- Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
- Experience the magic of five of your favorite childhood classics reimagined in Cheekwood’s gardens. Visitors of all ages will enjoy these whimsical playhouses inspired by beloved illustrators including “Oh, The Places You’ll Play” inspired by Dr. Suess, “Hill Top Garden” inspired by Beatrix Potter, “Charlotte’s Barn” inspired by Garth Williams, “We Are Wild” inspired by Maurice Sendak, and “TRAINS!” inspired by Loren Long
- Friday, June 7th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sharp Springs Park (1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna)
- Enjoy a fun afternoon on the water. Boats, PFD’s and paddles provided. Hot dogs are also provided (while supplies last) Recommended for ages 5 and up. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Cost $2 per person.
- Friday, June 7th (5 to 9 p.m.) and Saturday, June 8th (12-6)
- Centennial Park
- Enjoy free, live music and kid-friendly activities at Kidsville
- Friday, June 7th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Downtown Franklin
- A free, monthly art crawl that takes place in historic, downtown Franklin
- Saturday, June 8th
- Multiple locations around Middle Tennessee
- Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is hosting kid’s fishing rodeos. Check out their website for the many locations.
- Saturday, June 8th
- Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
- Pick blackberries and sample lemonade with blackberries
- Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Noble Springs Dairy Farm (3144 Blazer Rd. Franklin)
- Feed baby goats and enjoy farm fun with other animals as well. $10 for ages 3 and older