Nashville Family Fun

It's a perfect time to plan a family getaway to Music City! There's so much to do that engages family members of all ages. Family-friendly attractions and restaurants, arts and historical sites, outdoor events, children's theatre and, of course, live music!

Family vacation packages are conveniently designed for you or you can create your own. Music City is the perfect gas-saver getaway! Book your trip today and spend time with your family.

PLAN A FAMILY ROAD TRIP TO MUSIC CITY!
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UNIQUE EVENTS
Nashville is host to some great events over the next several weeks. Check out our upcoming events page for the scoop on all the events. Nashville is also affordable so make sure to check out all the free things you can do with your family.

OUTDOOR FUN
Visit Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art to tour the grounds. Head over to the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere to see giraffes, elephants, alligators, owls, and more. From April to September, Zoovie Nights include games, inflatables, music, and a family-friendly movie on the outdoor screen at Nashville Zoo. Nashville Shores offers something for every member of the family with water slides, a wave pool, lazy river, beach access, jet ski rentals, children's sprayground, and more.

OH THE SIGHTS YOU'LL SEE
Check out the Tennessee State Capitol building where the Tennessee State Museum resides. The museum features wonderful and informative exhibits about Tennessee's history from prehistoric times, the Civil War, Antebellum to the New South in addition to other traveling exhibitions. Take a ride on the Music City Trolley Hop and hop on to see some great Nashville attractions, hop off to stay awhile, and hop back on for another ride!

LEARN SOMETHING FUN
Looking for some more fun? Go to the Adventure Science Center. Along with its year-round exhibits, the Center offers the Little Labs program that invites children (ages 3-5) to participate in age-appropriate lab activities, crafts and more. Explore the outer reaches of the universe in Space Chase as you take a Star Walk, feel what it's like to walk on the moon, and learn the story of our solar system. All members of the family will enjoy a star or laser show at the Sudekum Planetarium!

Develop your artistic skills at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts with the Kids Club program, a program designed for 5 to 10 year olds to help them discover their inner artist. Due to a limited number of spaces, please call ahead to reserve a spot. Also, check out the Martin ArtQuest Gallery for all ages to enjoy. Admission is FREE for children under the age of 18.

Find a comfy seat at a Nashville Public Library for the interactive Be Part of Our Story! documentary, film and art showings and a weekly story time. The Library is also having biweekly puppet show performances perfect for all ages and it's free! Coming to the downtown library this summer, June 21-23 is the International Puppet Festival. Puppet troupes from all over the world will entertain kids of all ages with fun stories and impeccable artistry. Learn a little skill in the kitchen with your little one at the Young Chefs Academy. Discover the fun of cooking and baking in family friendly classes. Hang out with the dinosaurs May 11-12 at Erth's Dinosaur Petting Zoo at TPAC. Feed, water, and cafe for prehistoric creatures in this interactive display.

FEEL THE MUSIC
Be musical at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Musical Petting Zoo, offering young musicians the chance to try new and familiar instruments. Other free family programs include a Country Dance Workshop, Costume Design with Katy K and making letterpress art with Hatch Show Print. Explore current exhibits such as The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country. Be serenaded by the Nashville Symphony with several performances of all types of music at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

EXPLORE NASHVILLE'S PAST
Be transported to another time with visits to Nashville's historic sites. Stroll around Belle Meade Plantation's grounds and see the house behind the Thoroughbred horse legacy. Tour around Belmont Mansion, the home of the famous Adelicia Acklen or the Carnton Plantation, the house in the book Widow of the South. Pay a call to the Overton Family at Travellers Rest and join in on fun activities. See the renovations of The Hermitage, the home of President Andrew Jackson and his family, with special exhibits and activities.

FUN AROUND TOWN
Stop by the Music City Marketplace in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena in the heart of downtown and browse through the unique music themed gifts or even shop online. Feel like a music star and take a photo of your family on the Center's stage. There are also a ton of great parks, shopping centers and movie theaters around town. Introduce your little ones to the traditions of the Grand Ole Opry with performances every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.

SPORTS AROUND TOWN
Take the whole family zip lining at Adventureworks or Treetop Adventure Park or try a little indoor/outdoor rock climbing with Team Green Adventures. Head to Dave & Buster's at Opry Mills for hours of fun with dinner, games, and prizes! The Nashville Sounds, AAA-affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, play April-September. With fireworks on the weekends, Ozzie's Fit & Fun Kids Club, and other promotions throughout the summer, baseball games are great fun for the entire family.

CATCH A SHOW
The performing arts community in Nashville wants to add something fun to your visit too. Founded in 1931, Nashville Children's Theatre provides a series of plays for kids and families by professional adult actors and has year-round drama workshops for youth. The recently renovated theater was ranked as one of the top five children's theaters in the U.S. by TIME magazine.

BE YOUR OWN TOUR GUIDE
Stop by the Visitor Information Center in downtown Music City (in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena) where you can shop for souvenirs, get free maps and one-on-one assistance. Get your Music City Total Access Pass here and see four attractions for one low price! Personalize your family vacation by letting everyone pick their top four choices from a list of 16 uniquely Nashville experiences.

For more family fun ideas, take a look at our events calendar and see what's happening during your visit. There's always something going on!