for the kids

CUMBERLAND PARK has a splash pad and climbing activities for younger kids.

BICENTENNIAL MALL PARK also has fountains children can play in. Any of the other parks mentioned in The Great Outdoors section are suitable for kids as well. 

NASHVILLE ZOO is always a fun option. Check their website for special events, like “Zoovie nights” (movies at the zoo) during the warmer months. 

NASHVILLE SHORES (water park), TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK (zip-lines), and NASHVILLE PADDLE COMPANY (Stand-Up Paddleboarding) make fun family adventures as well.

Local parks host outdoor movies from spring through fall. Check the schedules and locations: 

GRASSY KNOLL MOVIE NIGHTS

SHELBY PARK PICTURE SHOW

MOVIES IN THE PARK

For indoor/rainy day fun, check out: 

ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTERNASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATER, story time at the downtown NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, and trampolining at SKY HIGH SPORTS.