Friday, August 29:
- Under the Beech Tree-Preschool kids can enjoy a story under the Beech tree at Warner Park Nature Center. Starts at 10:30
- Family Fun Night at Nashville Shores- From 5-9pm families can enjoy special games and giveaways.
- Art Making in the Lobby– Visitors can create their own artwork in response to the Frist’s exhibitions. They provide the supplies for free. Starts at 6.
Saturday, August 30:
- Zzzoofari Slumber– This has been canceled!
- The Original Mud Run– Ages 12+ can participate in a mud run obstacle course at Tap Root Farm.
- NashVitality Finale Celebration– Join Mayor Karl Dean to celebrate those who participated in the 100 Miles program. Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, splashing in the fountains, and more. Starts at 9.
- A Day Out with Thomas– Take a ride on Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt. Enjoy fun activities like storytelling. Trains depart on the hour from 9-4.
- Pizza Dough from Scratch– Ages 9-13 can learn how to make pizza dough and have a pizza party at the Williams-Sonoma in Green Hills. Starts at 10.
- Sweet Corn Spectacular Festival– Lucky Ladd hosts a corny day. There will be all kinds of corn contests.
- Parnassus Books’ Story Time- A secret entrance, a cool train table, and a story! Starts at 10:30.
- Little Seed Book Club– Children’s staff at the Downtown Library will take kids and adults on an adventure from seed to plate. Will include food tastings! Starts at 11:30.
- The Museum’s Cool Cars– Ages 5-15 can take a tour that highlights some of the museum’s coolest cars. Starts at 1.
- Incredible Duck Splash– At 3:30 Nashville Shores lets 10,000 ducks swim down the lazy river. Adopt a duck for your chance to win cash prizes.
- Sweet Note Session– Sugar Dive hosts young musicians for a special session to celebrate the end of summer. It’s sure to be a fun night for the whole family. Starts at 7.
Sunday, August 31:
- A Day Out with Thomas– Take a ride on Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt. Enjoy fun activities like storytelling. Trains depart on the hour from 9-4.
- Fireworks at Nashville Shores– Enjoy a fireworks show starting around 8:30. Plus, enjoy a discounted admission all weekend when you purchase online.
If you’re looking for things to do during the week, make sure to check out the Nashville Mom calendar.
If you have an event that you would like added to the calendar please email events[at]nashvillemomblog[dot]com. Thanks!