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Deer Run’s IGNITE: Spring Break Day Camp
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-14 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Deer Run Camps & Retreats, 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station, TN, 37179, United States
Looking for something fun that your kids can do for spring break? At Deer Run, your kids will participate in exciting outdoor adventures, unplug from their electronics, and connect with each other — whether they come for the week, a few days, or only one day of camp.

Timeless Tales: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
2025-03-14 09:00 - 10:00 | The Moore-Morris History & Culture Center of Williamson County, TN, 108 Bridge St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
“We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” is an adventurous and rhythmic story about a family’s journey through various landscapes to find a bear, only to hilariously retreat when they finally encounter it.
Join us at the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 9 AM for a magical journey through the world of classic children’s literature. This enchanting series is designed for children aged 1-3 and their adult loved ones. Each read aloud is followed by a hands-on activity from sensory bins, retelling activities, and crafts. Connect with other families in the community and create lasting memories!

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Monsters, INC (2001)
2025-03-15 11:00 - 12:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Monsters, INC (2001) | The Franklin Theatre
Monsters Incorporated is the largest factory in the moster world, and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) is one of its top scarers. Sullivan is a huge, intimidating monster with blue fur, large pruple spots and horns. His scare assistant, best friend and roommate is Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), a green, opinionated, feisty little one-eyed monster. Visiting from the human world is Boo (Mary Gibbs), a tiny girl who goes where no human has ever gone before.
*Please be aware The Franklin Theatre does not show previews. Movies will begin at the posted time.

Knee High Naturalist Classes at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by an Owl’s Hill Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
2025 Program Schedule for Spring: Wednesdays, March 19 – April 23. All sessions meet 10-11:30am.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: A Goofy Movie
2025-03-22 11:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Saturday Morning Cartoons: A Goofy Movie | The Franklin Theatre
Though Goofy always means well, his amiable cluelessness and klutzy pratfalls regularly embarass his awkward adolescent son, Max. When Max’s lighthearted prank on his high-school principal finally gets his longtime crush, Roxanne, to notice him, he asks her on a date. Max’s trouble at school convinces Goofy that he and the boy need to bond over a cross-country fishing trip like the one he took with his dad when he was Max’s age, which throws a kink in his son’s plans to impress Roxanne.
*Please be aware The Franklin Theatre does not show previews. Movies will begin at the posted time.

Skate Night at Fairview
2025-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd W, Fairview, TN, 37067, United States
Join us at the Fairview Recreation Complex for roller skating, games, music, racing and good old-fashioned fun!
Fairview Recreation Complex
Saturday, March 22
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
$5 per person or bring a friend and receive a $1 discount!
Patrons must bring their own roller skates.
For more information, contact Caitlyn.Schultz@williamsoncounty.tn-gov.

City of Brentwood's 2025 Arbor Day
2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The Brentwood Tree Board will host its popular Arbor Day celebration from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library.
The theme for this year’s poster and writing contests is “Family Tree – Many Branches of Opportunity.”
“Our Arbor Day celebration continues to be one of the most popular annual events hosted in this community, and the Brentwood Tree Board works hard to make sure this day is always a success,” Lynn Tucker, chair of the Tree Board, said. “I hope to see everyone again as we celebrate Brentwood’s commitment to trees and the environment.”
During the celebration, the Tree Board will honor retiring City Manager Kirk Bednar by dedicating a tree in his honor. Bednar retired at the beginning of February, ending his more than 24-year career with the city.
The Tree Board also plans to open a time capsule that was buried at the library 25 years ago. The City, the Tree Board and the Brentwood Morning Rotary buried the time capsule in 2000 to commemorate the millennium.
In addition to those events, Brentwood’s 2025 Arbor Day will feature:

A “Family Tree – Many Branches of Opportunity” poster contest for local elementary and middle school students.
A “Family Tree – Many Branches of Opportunity” writing contest for local high school students.
An acorn contest, where participants guess the number of acorns in a jar.

Like previous celebrations, Brentwood’s 2025 Arbor Day will have different environmental-related vendors, free tree seedlings, free food, and free ice cream.

Bravo Creative Arts Center Presents Seussical
2025-04-05 14:00 - 2025-04-06 14:00 | FSSD Performing Arts Center (PAC), 1030 Excellence Way, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Step into the the Whimsical World of Dr. Seuss!
Your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to life by Bravo’s talented teens and “smallest of small” children in one of the most performed musicals in America! Beloved characters include Horton the Elephant (Hatcher Hooven), Cat in the Hat (Arwen Meier), Mayzie La Bird (Abby Hill), Gertrude McFuzz (Jordan Price), a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo (Winston Rosenbaum) and more!
The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the invisible world of the Whos.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the citizens of Who, including Jojo, a Who child with many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
With outstanding music, exciting story, and colorful characters…Seussical is perfect family entertainment and for all ages.
Three performances will be given for the community at the beautiful FSSD Performing Arts Center in Franklin, Tennessee. Doors to lobby open 1 hour prior to performance. Seating in large 485 seat theater begins 30 minutes prior to performance. Show is presented in 2 acts with intermission, with event running under 2 hours. Parking is free and provides easy access to venue entrance. Concessions available.
BRAVO CREATIVE ARTS CENTER, INC IS A NON-PROFIT 501C3 ORGANIZATION SERVING K – 12 STUDENTS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AND BRINGING HIGH QUALITY, FAMILY FRIENDLY CHILDREN’S THEATRE TO THE COMMUNITY.

2025 Easter Egg Hunt at Bowie Park
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Rd, Fairview, TN, 37062, United States
The City of Fairview will be having an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at 10 a.m. (weather permitting) at Bowie Park (behind the playground). The Easter Bunny will be available for free photos from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Princess Tea Party
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Step into a magical world of enchantment at our Princess Tea Party! You are cordially invited to join us for a delightful afternoon filled with your favorite characters from fairy tales and storybooks. Let your imagination soar as you mingle with princesses, princes, and magical creatures in a whimsical setting. Indulge in light refreshments fit for royalty as you sip on tea and nibble on delectable treats. Engage in enchanting activities that will transport you to a realm of wonder and joy. And don’t miss out on our special story time, where a mysterious guest will captivate you with tales of adventure and bravery. Join us for a royal gathering like no other, where dreams come to life and memories are made. We can’t wait to share this enchanting experience with you at our Princess Tea Party!
*Please note that this is a children’s event and each child must be accompanied by an adult. All parties will be required to register and a $10 discount will be applied at checkout for each registered adult.
Ages: 3 & up
Cost: $20 for Children / $10 for Adults

Underwater Egg Hunt
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:30 | Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring HIll, TN, 37174, United States
Join WCPR as we explore under the water in search for eggs in Spring Hill at the Longview Recreation Center Indoor pool. Bring your basket or bag and see how many eggs you can collect! Whether you collect 1 egg or 20 there is excitement for everyone…ages 2-12 years!
Longview Recreation Center/Spring Hill
Saturday, April 12
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Therapeutics)
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Ages 2-4)
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. (Ages 8-10)
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Ages 11-12)

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
2025-04-12 10:00 - 2025-04-13 16:00, 2025-04-18 10:00 - 2025-04-19 16:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at LUCKY LADD FARMS – April 12, 13, 18, & 19, 2025 – Seating time 10 AM
Bring the kids for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Lucky Ladd Farms – TN’s largest petting farm and fun park. Includes delicious breakfast, Easter Bunny meet and greet, and a special gift for kids plus activities all around the farm. Put some spring in your step and magic in your child’s Easter holiday at our breakfast with the Easter Bunny celebration. This special VIP breakfast event at Lucky Ladd Farms includes a scrumptious breakfast buffet, Easter Bunny photo ops, a visit with some of the Farm’s favorite baby animal ambassadors, and souvenir gift for each child. It’s a fun way to start your child’s day before hopping along to the farm’s Spring Festival and non-stop Easter egg hunts that take place all day long, plus all the farm’s standard attractions are included.
Lucky Ladd Farms is Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park conveniently located just 45 minutes from downtown Nashville.  This award-winning 60-acre venue offers over 50+ inventive attractions that appeal to all ages from animal encounters, acres of playgrounds, pony rides, huge mega slides, Cedar Glade nature trails, wagon rides, splash pad, to barrel train rides, and more to fill your day with good old-fashioned fun.
BREAKFAST MENU Our scrumptious hot breakfast features a selection of pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, seasonal fruit, pastries, muffins, hot chocolate, juice, and water. We will be offering table reservations instead of individual ticket sales this year for our event. Each breakfast table seats a maximum of four people, regardless of age.

Easter Egg Hunts & the Easter Bunny
2025-04-12 11:00 - 2025-04-13 17:00, 2025-04-18 11:00 - 2025-04-19 17:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
It’s one of the most Egg-citing events of the year! Join the Easter Bunny as he gets things hopping around Lucky Ladd Farms – Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park, with our annual Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt.
This annual Easter family tradition features fun games, activities, baby farm animal encounters and non-stop egg hunts all day long with souvenir prize packs for the kids! Plus, Easter Bunny meet-and-greets take place each hour. Families love this award-winning 60-acre farm park for its over 50+ inventive attractions that appeal to all ages. From a petting zoo, acres of playgrounds, pony rides, Cedar Glade nature trails, wagon rides, splash pad, mega slides, and more, adventures at Lucky Ladd’s will fill the day with good old-fashioned fun. Bakery, gourmet coffee, concessions, and farm market on-site.

Nashville Franklin Elks Lodge 72: Easter Egg Hunt & More
2025-04-13 14:00 | Nashville-Franklin Elks Lodge # 72, 485 Oak Meadow Dr., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Free Event and Open to all!
Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Extravaganza at the Franklin Elks Lodge!
Egg Hunt for ages up to 10
Easter Crafts
Egg Spoon Races and Prizes
Cake Walk
Snacks and Beverage available for Purchase
All Donations Benefit the Elks Easter Blessings Program which provides Meals and Easter Baskets for Local Families in Need

Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-13 14:45 - 16:00 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
Who’s ready for the best Easter Egg Hunt in Williamson County?
Please join us on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3 PM!
It’s going to be the best day ever. Join us as we go on the hunt for thousands and thousands of brightly colored eggs. We’ll get started at 3:00 p.m. at our Main Campus at Mack Hatcher. The Egg Hunt itself will begin around 3:30 p.m. This event is free and there is no registration. So, invite your neighbors, friends and co-workers for this big extravagant egg hunt right here in your community.
And….we are also bringing back our Egg-sessible Egg Hunt for those with limited mobility or other special needs. This special egg hunt will begin at 2:45 p.m. Pass the word that this unique hunt is a part of our big day!
Tag your neighbors, friends, and co-workers—let’s make this the BEST. DAY. EVER! #EasterEggHunt #CommunityFun #EggStravaganza https://franklinfumc.org/easter

Great Spring Art Hop
2025-04-18 09:00 - 2025-04-19 17:00 | CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
Join Cheekwood for a lively weekend filled with 48 egg hunts for children in every age group. The excitement is not to be missed, as approximately 36,000 eggs are filled with treats to be discovered. Go on a scavenger hunt for larger-than-life bunny murals created by Nashville artists and hidden throughout the gardens. This two-day celebration is a wonderful way to hop into spring, with food trucks, musical performances, and more.

The Story Booth in Grand Hall at The Factory
2025-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Roll the dice. Tell your story!
The Story Booth is an interactive pop-up experience where kids can imagine, create, and tell their own stories! In a playful landscape of cardboard creations, children can roll oversized cardboard dice to reveal their story prompts, draft their narrative, and step inside the booth to record an audio version of their amazing story!
Join us for a sweet day of storytelling April 18th at The Factory in Franklin.
The Story Booth is hosted by Anna Skates, a local children’s advocate, author, and former children’s librarian. You can find her on Instagram @anna_skates and online at annaskates.co
Also, don’t miss the Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny will be greeting children and taking pictures with families in the Grand Hall from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Easter Bunny Excursion Train
2025-04-19 09:00 | Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
Come ride with the Easter Bunny on a restored classic streamlined stainless steel passenger train! On this 90 mile round trip the Easter Bunny will be making visits to each car so bring your cameras! During the layover in Watertown, there will be Easter Egg Hunts and then visit the restaurants for lunch and shop the stores around the square. Order your tickets soon as this trip sells out quickly!

Eggstravaganzoo 2025
2025-04-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Eggstravaganzoo presented by Twice Daily – Hop into spring at Nashville’s wildest egg hunt!
Nashville Zoo’s annual spring celebration is back with egg hunts and Easter fun for children of all ages. Activities during the day include egg hunts for kids, face painting, keeper talks, and themed animal enrichment!
This event is included with general admission tickets or Zoo membership. Member reservations are no longer required.

Cedarmont Farm's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 12:30 - 14:30 | Cedarmont Farm, 2030 Cedarmont Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Bring a picnic and blanket and join us and the Easter Bunny for a lovely afternoon of egg hunting on the farm! Egg Hunts will be divided by age group and in addition to candy-filled eggs, there will be a special prize egg hidden in each egg hunt area. This is a fundraising event and all proceeds from this event will be donated to TN Alliance for Kids.
Please note that tickets MUST BE purchased in advance on our website. There will be no on-site ticket sales. Gates Open at 12:30 pm and egg hunts start promptly at 1:30pm. Please note that the gates will close at 1:15 pm to protect the little egg hunters running around. This is an outdoors-only event. Pets are not allowed.

41st Annual Main Street Festival 2025
2025-04-26 10:00 - 2025-04-27 18:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County presents the 41st Annual Main Street Festival, held in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
The first of the three annual festivals organized and operated by the Heritage Foundation, the Main Street Festival has continually grown in stature and anticipation! The Festival attracts 120,000+ visitors annually to enjoy eclectic arts and crafts vendors, superb entertainment, great food & drink, and fun for the entire family right in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee.
This beloved annual tradition produced by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN is consistently listed among the top 20 events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.

About Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN is a Franklin-based non-profit who’s mission is to preserve and share regional history, local historic places and signature events that carry on our community traditions and cultural heritage through fundraising, research, advocacy, education, preservation, and community engagement.

Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival 2025
2025-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival, 7289 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
The Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival is a Fun Filled Family Event!
The Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival is an annual event in Nolensville, Tennessee, that will take place this year on May 3, 2025. The street Festival is full of family style fun along the banks of Mill Creek in Nolensville’s quaint historic district, and will include artisans and vendors, food, games, live music, art, the “Little Miss Buttercup” Pageant, and more! The Nolensville Buttercup Festival brings awareness to the local merchants and gives back to the community through scholarships and charitable donations.
This is a fun filled family event in Nolensville that you don’t want to miss!

May the Fourth be with you!
2025-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Children are welcome to join in on Star Wars fun by watching The Clone Wars Episodes and Return of the Jedi. Recommended for ages, 5-10.

Timeless Tales: Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
2025-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 | The Moore-Morris History & Culture Center of Williamson County, TN, 108 Bridge St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” humorously follows a young boy’s series of misfortunes, reminding readers that bad days happen to everyone.
Join us at the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center on Friday, May 9th at 9 AM for a magical journey through the world of classic children’s literature. This enchanting series is designed for children aged 1-3 and their adult loved ones. Each read aloud is followed by a hands-on activity from sensory bins, retelling activities, and crafts. Connect with other families in the community and create lasting memories!
Plus, thanks to our amazing sponsor, Middle Tennessee Electric, every registered child will take home their own copy of “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day!”

City of Fairview Arts and Crafts Fair
2025-05-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Rd, Fairview, TN, 37062, United States
The City of Fairview will be hosting its arts and crafts fair day at Bowie Nature Park on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, from 9am-4pm. This will be a great day to sell and purchase items from local vendors. There will be vendors and multiple food trucks on site.

Touch A Truck 2025
2025-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
City of Franklin Parks presents: Touch A Truck
Trucks, equipment, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes will gather at Jim Warren Park where children of all ages, with parent supervision, will be welcome to touch, climb-on, and explore these amazing pieces of equipment. Fire trucks, police cars, tractors, back hoes, tow trucks, and more! “No Horn Hour” will be from 5pm-6pm for the little ones! Music, games and fun will also be available at this free family event. Food will also be available for purchase from food trucks.

Let it Shine Gymnastics Summer Camps
2025-05-28 08:30 - 2025-05-30 15:00 | Let It Shine Gymnastics, 1892 General George Patton Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Let It Shine Summer Camp offers an unforgettable experience for your child, packed with excitement, personal growth, and friendship in a safe environment. Campers will create lasting memories as they engage in a variety of fun themes, featuring water activities, outdoor play, gym activities, entertaining games, special treats, and much more!
Give your child the gift of a summer filled with fun, friendship, and personal growth. Camp is 8:30-3:00 for ages 3-12 with extended care options. Visit our website to learn more and register.

Family Movie Premiere -"The Wildman of Shaggy Creek"
2025-05-28 15:00 - 18:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join us in celebrating the Red Carpet Premiere of The Wildman of Shaggy Creek! This award-winning family film was shot locally in Murfreesboro and Franklin, and was made by all local cast and crew.
Get your photo on the Red Carpet and meet the Cast of this thrilling family adventure movie. Q+A to follow.
Estimated Rating: PG, for mild scary sequences
Run Time: 76 min
Schedule:
2:30pm Doors Open
3:00pm Film Showtime
4:30pm Q+A Begins
5:00pm-6:00pm Red Carpet Photos and Poster Signing
6:30pm Film Showtime
8:00pm Q+A Begins
8:30pm Poster Signing
9:00pm Event Ends
