Kid Focused Events

Throughout country music history, numerous artists and musicians have counted a cowboy hat as a part of their signature look. Using hats on view throughout the museum as inspiration, aspiring designers will make and decorate their own paper hats.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and so is back-to-school season!

Guests can express their unique style for concerts or parties by designing a whimsical headband using pipe cleaners, pom poms and flowers.

Fall: October 15, 22 & 29, November 5, 12 & 19
Registration Opens August 20

Cost: $165 adult / child pair | $125 additional child

All sessions meet 10-11:30am.

Family Program: Design Your Own Bell Bottoms
1 - 3 p.m. Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members

Family Program: Butterfly Bonanza
10 a.m. - Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members

Family Program: Appalachian Watercolor
10 a.m. – Noon Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members

Family Program: Friendship Bracelets
July14, July 21, July 28 and August 4: 10 a.m. - Noon Central
August 16: 1-3 p.m. Central
Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.

Hatch Show Print Family Block Party
9:30 a.m. Central: Hatch Show Print; No experience necessary.

Family Program: Clogging
1-2 p.m. Central: Taylor Swift Education Center; Included with museum admission; Free to museum members; no experience necessary.

Family Program: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Wednesday, July 2, Saturday, July 5 and Saturday, Aug. 2: 1 - 3 p.m. Central

Songwriter Session: Jon Decious and Aaron Raitiere
Noon Central: Ford Theater; Included with museum admission; Program Ticket Required; Free to museum members.

May 1, 2025 - August 17, 2025

Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

29th Annual Chukkers for Charity, a fundraiser benefiting Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!, has grown into a prestigious family-friendly polo event that attracts a lively, diverse audience.

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

August 14-23, 2025

Join us for Kidsville at the Parthenon on select Saturdays each month from 11 to 11:45 AM. Families with children ages 12 and under can enter the Parthenon for free on select dates and times.

Open every day, year round, EXCEPT Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Every Saturday 11-11:45 AM
Kidsville at the Parthenon is a FREE weekly program that combines storytelling, educational activities, arts & crafts, musicians and special guests & more!

Thursday - Saturday

Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am to 5pm