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Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee 2023

Kids Arts Festival offering stage performances, art sale, master classes, art stops, and exhibits. The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee allows for young artists to showcase their artwork to festival goers.
Dates: 
03/25/2023
10 AM - 2 PM
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Location:

Pinkerton Park - Franklin, TN
405 Murfreesboro Rd
Franklin, TN, 37064
United States

Phone:

615.791.3217

Japanese Class (Online)

Beginning Japanese class for ages 11-15. Meets online (via Zoom) once a week for 9 weeks starting on Tuesday, April 18. Classes are from 5:30-7:05 p.m. Cost is $270 for the term plus a textbook. Registration opens on March 6 at tlc.tennessee.edu. Or you can email us at worldlanguages@tennessee.edu or call us at 615-741- 7579 for more information. We also have an in-person class if you would prefer that instead. Check out the separate listing for it.
Dates: 
04/18/2023
04/25/2023
05/02/2023
5:30-7 p.m.
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

FREE Virtual Teen Career Conference hosted by The Phoenix Zoo **Advanced registration required

The Phoenix Zoo is excited to host its Virtual Teen Career Conference once again, an opportunity for teens to explore many different careers in animal science. Through specially selected speaker panels, attendees will hear from experts in Zoology, Conservation, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Care working both within the Zoo and in the field.
Dates: 
04/01/2023
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

SPRING BREAK FUN at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

During SPRING BREAK FUN at the museum, students and their families can journey to the museum for activities for everyone to enjoy. From Saturday, March 4, to Sunday, March 31, K-12 students can use the museum’s Spring Break Activity Kits as they walk through the museum’s galleries, join activities to learn about ways to tell stories and take part in crafts that show off their image and imagination.
Dates: 
03/25/2023
03/31/2023
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Location:

222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN, 37203
United States

Phone:

6154162001

Tennessee Aquarium Summer Camp 2023

Dive in for a summer of fun at the Tennessee Aquarium! Join us as we explore the world around us through hands-on exploration, animal encounters, tours, activities, and so much more. Camps are geared towards children between the ages of 5 and 14 years old with a variety of themes.
Dates: 
06/12/2023
06/13/2023
06/14/2023
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After care ($10.00/day) – 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Organization:

Tennessee Aquarium

Location:

One Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN, 37402
United States

Phone:

800-262-0695

2023 Summer Day Camp - Deer Run Camps and Retreats

During June and July, “The Valley” comes alive with summer camps. Campers participate in outdoor adventures, unplug from their electronics, and connect with each other. Although campers are tired at the end of day, they don’t want to leave … and they want to come back again and again because of the relationships and community they find at Deer Run.
Dates: 
05/29/2023
05/30/2023
05/31/2023
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Location:

3845 Perkins Road
Thompson's Station, TN, 37179
United States

Phone:

(615) 235-5588

Bird Banding at Warner Park

The days are getting longer, flowers are blooming, and bird migration is happening! Join us for spring bird banding at Warner Park Nature Center to observe our federally licensed bird banders capture, band, and collect information about each bird’s age and health.
Dates: 
03/29/2023
04/19/2023
12:00pm-4:00pm
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Location:

7311 Highway 100
Nashville, TN, 37221
United States

Phone:

615-862-8555

Middle School Book Club

Registration for Summer is open at enniseducation.com. In this course, students grades 6-7 will use ranked choice voting to select the group's books from a list of Newbery recipients. Our teacher is a former instructor from University of Cambridge (UK) and Brown University as well as a certified executive functioning coach. She will impart accelerated reading comprehension techniques to students in order to prepare them for the advanced texts they'll encounter in higher grade levels.
Dates: 
03/23/2023
03/30/2023
04/06/2023
6pm EST
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Easter Bunny Arrival Event

Join RiverGate Mall in welcoming the Easter Bunny with a fun-filled free event! Activities will include: face painter, balloon artist, bounce house, magician, character visits and a chance to win Easter Basket! The Event will be located near the Food Court. We hope to see you there!
Dates: 
03/25/2023
1:00 - 3:00 pm
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Organization:

RiverGate Mall

Location:

1000 Rivergate Parkway
Goodlettsville, TN, 37072
United States

Phone:

615.855.6247

2023 Eggstravaganzoo, presented by Twice Daily

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! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Dates: 
04/08/2023
9 am - 4 pm
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Organization:

Nashville Zoo

Location:

3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN, 37211
United States

Phone:

615-833-1534

Middle School Book Club

Registration for Summer is open at enniseducation.com. In this course, students grades 6-7 will use ranked choice voting to select the group's books from a list of Newbery recipients. Our teacher is a former instructor from University of Cambridge (UK) and Brown University as well as a certified executive functioning coach. She will impart accelerated reading comprehension techniques to students in order to prepare them for the advanced texts they'll encounter in higher grade levels.
Dates: 
06/20/2023
06/27/2023
07/11/2023
4:30-5:30pm EST
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

The Sound of Music at Hendersonville Performing Arts Company

Join Hendersonville Performing Arts Company for our performance of The Sound of Music! We're proud to present four fantastic shows this upcoming season, in addition to some special events throughout the year and our youth enrichment programs.
Dates: 
03/23/2023
03/24/2023
03/25/2023
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Location:

260 West Main Street Suite 204
Hendersonville, TN, 37075
United States

Phone:

615-826-6037

Mule Day 2023

Mule Day is an annual celebration of all things related to mules and is held in Columbia, Tennessee, the “Mule Capital” of the world! Begun in 1840 as “Breeder’s Day”, a meeting for mule breeders, this fun festival now attracts over 200,000 people each year and takes place over four days. In addition to mules, you and your family will have fun enjoying traditional Appalachian food, music, dancing, and crafts!
Dates: 
03/27/2023
03/29/2023
03/30/2023
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Location:

Maury County Park
1018 Maury County Park Dr
Columbia, TN, 38401-4657
United States

Phone:

931-381-9557