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Dads Climb Free at The Adventure Park at Nashville

Start making those plans for Father’s Day and treat your dad to an adventure. Join us on Sunday, June 21 and get a free ticket for dad to climb when you purchase a Father’s Day BOGO. He’ll love spending time with the family in the trees (and you don’t need to tell him it was free)! No code needed! Valid only on Sunday June 21.
Dates: 
06/21/2026
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Location: 
The Adventure Park at Nashville, 801 Percy Warner Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37205, United States
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Elmo's Got the Moves - June 21, Fisher Center, Nashville

Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show! This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage with singing, dancing, and favorite songs like “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the Day.” Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that you’ll treasure long after the final song.
Dates: 
06/21/2026
2:00
Location: 
The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN, USA
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Waterfest 2026

Waterfest is a free family festival all about celebrating our local streams and rivers! Hosted by the Cumberland River Compact and the City of Goodlettsville with support from the City of Gallatin and the City of Hendersonville, this event combines education and water-based outdoor activities for those of all ages. No registration is required for individuals and families; day camps and large groups, please see our website for registration info.
Dates: 
06/26/2026
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 
Peay Park, 200 Memorial Dr, Goodlettsville, TN
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Storytelling Festival

Join us for a day of family fun at the Storytelling Festival. Storytellers, vendors, food and lots of fun for the while family!
Dates: 
06/27/2026
12pm - 4pm
Location: 
1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, TN 37167, United States
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Elmo’s Got the Moves!

Families will discover fun and playful ways to move—from yoga and jumping rope to cartwheeling and silly dance moves— all in a welcoming environment that brings the magic of Sesame Street from the screen to the stage. More than just a show, Elmo’s Got the Moves is a shared moment of laughter and learning – an experience you and your child will treasure long after the final song.
Dates: 
06/21/2026
2:00 PM
Location: 
The Fisher Center
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Friday Night Lights (Race at 7PM)

Friday Night Lights racing every Friday in the summer! Practice and registration 6-7PM. Race @ 7PM. $10 ribbon race. MUSIC CITY BMX is a bicycle motocross track sanctioned by USA BMX. Our goal is to promote the sport of BMX by teaching good sportsmanship and respect, teaching proper bicycle safety, maintaining a safe and competitive track, and making BMX a family activity that involves riders, family and friends in a well-organized program.
Dates: 
06/19/2026
06/26/2026
07/03/2026
Practice and registration 6-7PM. Race @ 7PM
Location: 
2901 Bell Road Nashville , TN , 37217
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Summer FASHION Camp at Frist Art Museum!

Do you know a teen who loves fashion? If so, have them join us this summer as we explore the exciting intersection of art, fashion, and architecture. Throughout this immersive camp, teens will gain hands-on experience in textile identification, half-scale draping and patternmaking, fashion and architectural sketching, design development, introductory sewing, and upcycling techniques. These creative sessions will culminate in an original sustainable fashion collection designed by each participant. Ready to turn your ideas into wearable art? Learn more and register on our website.
Dates: 
07/06/2026
07/07/2026
07/08/2026
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: 
Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Downtown, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
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100 Taylor Art Market Germantown

Come wander through one of Nashville’s coolest historic buildings and discover things you didn’t know you needed at the 100 Taylor Art Market, returning Saturday, June 20 from 3–9 PM. Browse local artists, open studios, and handmade goods like pottery, paintings, jewelry, vintage finds, candles, and prints, plus food, drinks, and creative energy. Enjoy indoor and outdoor vendors, free admission, and free parking at the historic 100 Taylor building next to Bearded Iris. Kid- and well-behaved pet-friendly, it’s the perfect excuse to grab a friend, sip something cold, support local artists, and make a night of it. Come for the art and stay because you might leave with something unexpected.
Dates: 
06/20/2026
3 pm - 9 pm
Location: 
100 Taylor Arts Collective, 100 Taylor St, Nashville, TN 37208, United States
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