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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Nov 29

Incoming!

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Discover the hard-hitting stories about how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changed the course of life on Earth, and shaped the…

  • 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

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 – Nov 29

The Stellars – Misson: Green

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

The Stellars - Mission: Green The Stellars - Mission: Green is a show aimed at our youngest explorers, ages 3 to 8.

  • 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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (27, free)

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

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesDrop-In Crafts · Fairview, Fairview 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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
4pmFriday Night Game Night · Pruitt Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 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, Nov 14

10amCreation Station · Hadley Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10amYouth D&D · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free
10:30amRead With Lucy · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free
10:30amRead with Winston · Nashville Public Library – Main Library, Childrens Services, Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free
1pmReading Paws · Inglewood Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Nov 29

Incoming!

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Discover the hard-hitting stories about how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changed the course of life on Earth, and shaped the…

  • 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

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 – Nov 29

The Stellars – Misson: Green

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

The Stellars - Mission: Green The Stellars - Mission: Green is a show aimed at our youngest explorers, ages 3 to 8.

  • 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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (29, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

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
3pmLego Club · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3:30pmPokémon Club · Franklin (Main Library), Franklin 6-10 · Free
4pmFriday Night Game Night · Pruitt Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmFamily Game Time · Looby Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amCreation Station · Hadley Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time (0-5) · Edgehill Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

2:30pmMixed Media Nutcracker · Hermitage Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Nov 29

Incoming!

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Discover the hard-hitting stories about how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changed the course of life on Earth, and shaped the…

  • 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

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 – Nov 29

The Stellars – Misson: Green

Adventure Science Center — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

The Stellars - Mission: Green The Stellars - Mission: Green is a show aimed at our youngest explorers, ages 3 to 8.

  • 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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (2, free)

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

Saturday, Nov 28

10amCreation Station · Hadley Park Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12:30pmFiber Arts Fun · Goodlettsville Branch Library (Nashville Public Library), Nashville 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

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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