Join the Child Advocacy Center for the 7th annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children will be held at the Nashville Civic Plaza located at 111 West Vine Street, Nashville, 37130. Registration will start at 10:45 a.m., speakers at 11:30 a.m., and the walk will begin at 12:00 noon. Complimentary shuttles will run from the Child...
Have you ever wondered what’s swimming in the wetlands, or where all of the beavers sleep? Tag along as we explore and learn unique features about the wetlands here at Murfree Spring! Come move, play, and create with us! This program is for children ages 1-6 and their caregivers to enjoy hands-on exploratory STEAM learning...
1st – 5th grade Girls do STEAM too! Join us as we highlight some of today’s STEAM ladies and the amazing things they do with hands-on activities and engaging discussions about different careers in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Want to learn more about the If/Then Collection before the labs? Check it out...
PreK – 5th Amazing discoveries outside the atmosphere await our students! Step into the STARlab and see what outer space has to offer. Learners will take a look at planets, stars, constellations and more. Cost: $8/student; $5/chaperone Click here to reserve your spot
All Access Nights are a time for special-needs families to enjoy the Discovery Center’s exhibits in a sensory-friendly environment. All Access Nights are free, but reservations are suggested. Need more information? Email Madden Purcell. RSVP for upcoming All Access Nights (dates are subject to change without notice): REGISTER NOW»
Who said there are no beaches in Nashville? Â We invite you to a real beach party at Barfield Crescent Park! Over 60 tons of sand will create the beach before it is used throughout the park systems. Â Join us for music, dancing and a variety of games and activities. For all ages. Time: 5:00 PM...
Discovery Center is going uncorked and untapped! We’re combining Wine & Whiskey and Shakesbeer to organize one of the most extensive tasting experiences of the year. The event takes place at the Discovery Center’s serene Murfree Spring natural area and features theatrical performances by Nashville Little Theatre, MPROV, and Inebriated Shakespeare, along with samples of...
We invite your family to join us for a Secret Garden Tea Party in the Wetlands! This event is a family-friendly extension of our signature fundraising event, the Secret Garden Party, which takes place in June. Guests of the Secret Garden Tea Party will enjoy boxed tea-time treats, craft stations, beautiful photo opportunities, and admission...
Fish Dissection 2nd – 5th grade Become a biologist with the Discovery Center this spring as we slice into all-new dissection specimens! These Learning Pods are designed for our older students to utilize tools and discover the inner workings of different organisms. Cost: $13/student; $5/chaperone Click here to reserve your spot
Each Friday starting in April 2022 enjoy a fun evening for Food Trucks, Shopping, Music and more. Fun for the entire family.It's back! The 2022 season of the Friday Night Market In The BORO! Each Friday starting April 1, 2022 through October 7, 2022 we will host the best FOOD TRUCKS in Rutherford County. We...