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Nashville, TN family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Nashville Zoo's new holiday light show with glowing wildlife, festive displays, an 85-foot synchronized Christmas tree and an outdoor skating rink.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $27 single night; under 2 free; members save $5
Details at Nashville Zoo ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 4:30pm–10pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Cheekwood's gardens glow with more than a million lights for the holiday season.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Timed tickets; reserve ahead.

Details at Cheekwood ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 13

Live Science Show

Eureka Theatre — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

See the reactions in real time. Join our science presenters for an up-close STEM experience. Our limited-capacity Eureka Theatre ensures that every guest has an amazing…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 13

Nightwatch

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 13

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Every star has a story. Some are faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day within vast…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Nov 14 – Dec 12 · 10am–1pm

STEM Discovery Lab

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Drop in. Dig in. Discover. When: Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm (beginning November 7) Location: Learning Lab on the first floor Best for: Middle schoolers & older Test your…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗
Dec 5 – Dec 13 · 1:15pm–2pm

To Worlds Beyond

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Tour the planets of our solar system Incorporating the latest information gathered by an amazing fleet of robotic spacecraft.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Adventure Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (19, free)

From Nashville Public Library and Williamson County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10:30amFriday Free Play · Hermitage Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pmMusic Lab · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Studio NPL, Nashville 11+ · Free
4pmFamily Game Time · Looby Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmSensory Story Time · Edmondson Pike Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amCreation Station · Hadley Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
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27 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 20 free and 25 indoors.

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