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your baby 40 bumpy beginnings
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43 breastfeeding basics Commitment is key to your success.
family matters 46 your teeter totter life
Work, kids, work, kids ... what’s a mom to do?
49 talking to kids about money woes
Keep it real when discussing family finances with the kids.
52 to spank or not to spank
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editor’s note broken pencil: it’s a sign
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his time of year gets me warm and fuzzy for obvious reasons: cozy sweaters, soothing cups of tea, baking cookies and simmering dinners in the Crock-Pot when we get home. Ahhhh. But this time of year also brings one’s children sharply into focus. Now that the school year’s humming along and first report cards are out, you should have a pretty good picture of how your kids are doing in school. You have had, or are soon to have, your parent/teacher conferences. If your ear hasn’t been to the ground — meaning firmly tuned-in to other moms in-the-know — you might be surprised to learn things about your children that you didn’t know. You must make efforts to be connected to each one of your kids more than ever: Who are their friends? What are their days like when they’re away from you? What are their favorite subjects? Are they reading enough? Courteous enough? Caring enough? I am thinking about my middle boy. And the broken pencil I found in his room. He breaks pencils when he’s stressed. I’m going to tell you something that I probably shouldn’t, but after all these years of writing this column I’m feeling kind of brave ... and kind of like YOU out there may be a helpful listener. Here it is: I expect too much of my kids. I can be hard on them. I’m not sure that I’m right to be that way. I would LOVE to hear back from you on this, so when you finish reading, please send a note. Of late, I’ve been second guessing myself about this boy. He is wicked smart, athletically talented and also going through adolescence. When he was a little boy, he was sunny, courageous and a hummer of tunes all throughout the day. Good grades came easy. I know that at 14 it’s not easy to carry the load that being 14 requires, but I think I’ve allowed him to carry too much and I don’t know what to do. He is a Junior Predator hockey player. He is also on the football team. He plays rec soccer so he can hang with buddies, and he has very little time just to hang out and be a guy because in his downtime we expect him to study and do good work. His sports activities keep him busy almost every day of the week. That’s why I wonder if I expect too much. That and because I found a broken pencil in his room. I am hung up on good grades, but I’m not insane. I know he can hit an acceptable range for his capabilities ... somewhere in the 85 - 100 range. But all of these sports are keeping him from his work. Do we just drop a sport? Would that be right? I’m confused by this challenge: Is he so serious because it’s a big load? Or because he’s 14? Or both? I think I just answered that. And his singing and humming ... I miss that! This time of year, all I want to do is curl up and read and start dreaming about the holidays and fix things up at home and things like that. Running around on sports fields with my three boys all week long doesn’t provide much time for that. Sometimes I feel like a machine of efficiency ... and I just want to chuck it all! Rent an RV and disappear into the world! Stop all the madness and just live and breath and take the occasional family walk after dinner. My father told me that when when he was raising my siblings and me that we never did more than one or two activities a piece — arts or sports — nothing like what parents do now. It’s no wonder that the cooler evenings ... with the promise of something new, something changing ... gives room for reflecting on other possibilities. I’m not complaining. I’m weighing ... the differences. With a broken pencil in my hand. editor-in-chief susan@daycommail.com
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Hi, I’m calling to thank you. I am a reader of Rutherford Parent, and I just wanted to say thank you for using — for not being afraid to use — the pronoun “his” in articles when talking about babies. I was noticing in the September issue, in the Table of Contents ... I was reading through it, and it was so nice that the staff doesn’t write, for example, “partner with your baby to help THEM get moving on THEIR own.” That is just improper grammar, and it’s annoying and people do it all the time. Thank you that the Rutherford Parent doesn’t do that. I really, really like it. Thank you for doing such a great job. I can’t speak highly enough of your magazine. Anonymous caller
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Dear Editor, Thank you so much for the great photo of the kids washing on wash boards in the September issue. I really appreciate your support of our programs and our mission to share Oaklands with our community. Sincerely, Mary Beth Nevills Educational Director Oaklands Historic House Museum
Does your child love his doctor? Does your doctor take time to listen and respond to your concerns or go “above and beyond” in some ways? Has your child’s medical care exceeded your expectations? ———————————————
WHO HAS BEEN NOMINATED SO FAR?
Dr. Smallwood went above and beyond as a doctor. In delivery with my first child, he patiently waited for my son to make his entrance. When my son’s heartbeat started to race, Dr. Smallwood waited for 30 minutes until all had calmed down. He did not rush the situation. With my second pregnancy, I was planning an overseas mission trip to Ghana. I had numerous immunization shots because I did not know I was pregnant at that time. When I discovered it, Dr. Smallwood began to do intensive research on pregnancies and immunizations. He takes his time with his patients. He is kind. He is professional. There is a reason he has been promoted to Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Hospital. My family is proud to have had him as our doctor. Elisabeth Lee
Erin Yu, M.D. Women’s Medical Associates of Nashville Dr. Yu is always upbeat and positive. She asks all the right questions to reach a proper diagnosis, and delivered my handsome son in February 2011. She was always available when I needed to reach her. She deserves to be commended! Devon Kolozsi
Catherine Sipe Bottoms, M.D. Morgan Pediatrics, Smyrna Dr. Bottoms is fantastic! Our daughter is always relaxed in her office. She actually doesn’t mind going to the doctor. Dr. Bottoms always answers our questions and validates our concerns. She has such a friendly demeanor and immediately engages my daughter when she walks in the room. She makes you feel as though you are the most important family of the day and never rushes the appointment. We love Dr. Bottoms! Lara Rourke
Jonathan D. Lucas, D.D.S. Lucas Orthodontics, Franklin Dr. Lucas and his entire staff are so friendly, helpful and caring. We are getting ready to put our third child in braces with him and wouldn’t go anywhere else. My kids think he’s hilarious and look forward to going to the dentist. Who knew that could happen? Even my 4-year-old begs to go see him when I take my other kids. She even asks to see him when we drive by his office. The office is so kid friendly and fun, with things to do while you wait, although we’ve never really had to wait to see him. The staff is so friendly that I feel like I am good friends with several of them, even exchanging recipes, etc. They all go above and beyond to make your child’s visit a pleasant, even fun, one and alleviate any fears or concerns your child may have, that’s why we love them. What a refreshing change to not have your child afraid or dreading a dentist visit but actually looking forward to it. Julie Allen
These are just a few of the doctors that have been nominated for Favorite Docs 2012. Nominations are still open, so cast your vote today at nashvilleparent. com/favoritedocs.
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“when little ones get hurt!” As long as the kids are still polite and don’t run over the little ones going house to house I think any age is fine. Speaking of, where would I find trick-or-treating times for the Nashville/Franklin area? I’m new to the area and don’t know when it’s usually held.
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HEATHER MOREAU KRALJ
When are kids too old for it? “have kids, will trick-or-treat!”
When you think you are too old, you have kids and then you can get away with still going! ANDY HALVORSEN
“you are never too old!”
“revealing costumes — no.”
Too old when the only girl costumes are too revealing and boys are stuck between the choices gangsters and vampires. #superherosandprincesses4ever! CHERMIL BALBALOSA
I think it depends on the child, but for me I agree you are never too old. ERIN WEYMAN
“who cares?!”
I don’t care how old as long as you’re in costume.
“you mean I have to stop?”
So ... what you’re saying is as a parent I should definitely not be trick-or-treating for myself anymore? KELLY LEE
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“go to a church festival”
We don’t trick-or-treat here, but go to our harvest festival at church! ANGELA ROSS HEFFNER
Dear Heather, The answer depends on you! Some children go out traditionally on the 31st. Other groups or churches may switch it up depending on the night of the week. This year it’s on a Wednesday so ... Be sure to check out our Things to Do pages beginning on page 71. There’s lots of fun to be had around here! — the editors
“it’s not for adults”
“embarrassing!”
You are too old when you’re embarrassed to have your parents following you down the street. REBEKAH GRAY
You should stop asking for candy when you are an adult or you have a child of your own. But you are never too old to dress up! KELLY SANTOS (for more “Parent Talk,” please turn the page)
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Watch the show? Think it’s entertaining? Or, do you think it’s a horrible way for a parent to raise a child? “horrible!”
I think it’s horrible! People are watching because it is making fun of the family.
“it’s sad to support this show”
I think it’s sad that anyone supports such shows and yes they will get rich off such nonsense!
SHANNON MULL STROUP
“don’t mind it at all”
I don’t mind it, the family is making fun of themselves, LOL. And they seem to be happy in their own skin. RACHELLE MORRIS JONES
“they’ll be wealthier than us”
I have actually seen many families similar to that particular family. I don’t agree with it, but who’s to say they would agree with my family or yours? Also, they will probably be wealthier than most of us when it is all said and done. ASHLEY PEARCE AYERS
“they’re having fun!”
My 3-year-old daughter and I LOVE HONEY BOO BOO! Granted there are some sketchy habits, but I love them. They seem happy and they have tons of fun. Plus, Alana is the cutest thing ever ... she’s a little cocky ... but definitely not a spoiled brat like most of those other girls on Toddlers and Tiaras. CATHERINE HOOPER
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“I feel sorry for them”
I feel sorry for those girls, they aren’t being taught basic manners. They’ll have a hard time being respected as adults. SARAH BIRCHFIELD ANDERSON
“every family has its quirks”
The show doesn’t bother me. I think there is “quirkiness” in every family that many would find offensive or in poor taste. This family seems happy. They seem like a strong family and they work hard for what they want, whether through an actual job or extreme couponing. I think Alana is definitely a little sassier than she should be for her age. However, I’ve seen in person girls her age that disrespect, demand, humiliate and verbally and physically abuse their parents in these pageants. Overall, the show is doing exactly what it was put out there to do, get ratings! MARVEYA LANEICE GOOCH
are they good role models for our own children?”
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Have not been able to justify watching it (in all fairness of full disclosure) but I do think it does not seem to be what we want our girls to see as role models. I have to agree that it does make me feel sorry for the child and worry as we see so many child actors go down the wrong path. So many options, but at the end of the day each person and parent does what they feel is best for their family and we should not judge ... but ... one of my favorite quotes is “When you know better you do better” ... right? So, do they know better or are they driven by dollars ... again equals concern. Maybe I’ll Tivo it and have a more informed opinion one of these days. Seems to be a hit for many!? SMART AND SASSY LOOKS
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140 calories one can = 39 g of sugar
160 calories per three cookies = 37.5 percent from fat; 25 g carbs
100 calories one bar = 3 grams of fat; 17 g carbs
104 calories one cup = no fat; 23 g natural sugars
200 calories one tart; 60 calories from fat
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ome Saturday, Oct. 6, a trip to the legendary Loveless Café will become a lot more fun, especially for kids. Aside from sinking your teeth into the Loveless’ world-famous biscuits and other homestyle eats, you’ll be able to shop at a new retail store. Lil’ Biscuits will offer an extensive line of souvenir clothing, toys, accessories, gifts and food specifically geared toward children and pets. “Besides giving café visitors a place to work up an appetite or extend their visit time with friends and family after their meal, this new retail location will add to the shopping options here at the Loveless for our neighbors when looking for a unique gift item for family or friends,” says Vance Page, general manager of the Loveless Café. The Loveless property is located at 8400 Hwy. 100, Nashville. Store hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat - Sun 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Call 646-9700 or visit lovelesscafe.com.
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In an effort to combat preventable infant deaths, Baptist Hospital is the first to use HALO SleepSack Swaddles. These wearable swaddling blankets replace loose blankets that can unwrap and interfere with breathing should they cover Baby’s head. In addition, the Maternal and Infant Services department is now instituting a safe sleep education program that includes techniques for safe sleeping and educating parents on reducing their baby’s risk of SIDS. The SleepSack Swaddle is also available for any parents at the hospital’s Lactation Boutique, ranging in price from $14 - $26 depending on size and style. Learn more at 284-2229 or baptisthospital.com/childbirth.
If anyone in your family has ever dreamed of being on a game show, you’ll have the chance on Thursday, Oct. 4 when The Price is Right, Live! takes TPAC’s Jackson Hall stage at 7:30 p.m. The touring event celebrates the show’s 40th year on TV, and brings the same games from Plinko to Cliffhangers to the Big Wheel. Audience members whose names are called will have a chance to win cash and merchandise prizes, and some guests win from their seats. TPAC is located at 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Tickets are $20 - $40. Call 782-4040 or visit tpac.org.
Nashville Shores has more to offer now than just water park fare. Kids and parents alike can test their agility and courage at the Treetop Adventure Park, boasting several aerial courses where participants navigate approximately 100 obstacles. The courses include suspended bridges, 10 zip lines, cargo nets, scrambling walls, ladders, Tarzan jumps and more. There is a junior course for ages 9 - 11 and a children’s course for ages 7 - 11. The park is open Sat - Sun 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. through November, and will reopen in March. Admission is $49.99 ages 12 and older, $34.99 ages 9 - 11 and $24.99 ages 7 - 11. Reservations are recommended. Call 889-7050 or visit nashvilleshores.com.
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disorders, academic/behavioral problems and more. The center is located at 109 Holiday Ct., Ste. D-10. Call 636-1188 or visit wellspringspsychiatry.com.
national spa week runs Oct. 15 - 21, and moms can take advantage of two $50 treatments at The Woodhouse Day Spa of Franklin — a 50-minute Swedish massage or a classic facial. The spa is located at 1175 Meridian Blvd., #100, Franklin. To make an appointment, call 764-0004 or visit franklin.woodhousespas.com. Learn more about National Spa Week at spaweek.com.
is it a fiddle or violin?
is a joint venture educational program created by the Nashville Symphony and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Aimed at students in grades K - 5, the program takes students on tours of both the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the Hall of Fame, prior to a live, interactive performance as professional musicians compare and contrast the fiddle and violin. The program accommodates 100 students on select Wednesdays throughout the school year. The remaining 2012 dates are Oct. 10 and 24, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. To make reservations for your school group, call 416-2088.
Fall is in full swing and so is football season! Your kids, ages 14 and younger, can get more involved with our local team by becoming members of the TENNESSEE TITANS KIDS CLUB. For $9.95, they will receive a team poster, newsletters, a membership card granting access to a special members only day that includes lunch and interaction with the team as well as bonus prizes. You can sign up your child at titansonline. com.
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private school open houses Sneak a peek into area private schools this month at one of these open houses: ABINTRA MONTESSORI SCHOOL (914 Davidson Drive, Nashville; 352-4317; abintra.org) Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2 - 4 p.m. ... CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL (3105 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 292-9465; ctk.org) Monday, Oct. 1 from 6 - 8 p.m. ...CASA DEI MONTESSORI (7646 Hwy. 70 S., Nashville; 673-8000; casadeimontessori.com) Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ... THE COVENANT SCHOOL (33 Burton Hills Blvd., Nashville; 4672313; thecovenantschool.com) Thursday, Oct. 25 from 9:30 - 11 a.m. (call to register) ... DAVIDSON ACADEMY (1414 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 860-5300; davidsonacademy.com) Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. ... HENDERSONVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (355 Old Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; 824-1550; hcacrusaders.com) Oct. 18 and 25 from 9 - 11 a.m. ... LINDEN WALDORF SCHOOL (3201 Hillsboro Road, Nashville; 354-0270; lindenwaldorf.org) Oct. 3, 17 and 24 at 9 a.m. (call to reserve a spot) ... MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FRANKLIN (244 Noah Drive, Franklin; 794-0567; montessorifranklin.org) Saturday, Oct. 6 from 4 - 6 p.m. ... MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY (4001 Harding Road, Nashville; 369-5311; montgomerybell.edu) Sunday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. ... POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL (117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville; 822-2375; jp2hs.org) Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. ... SAINT HENRY SCHOOL (6401 Harding Pike, Nashville; 352-1328; sthenryschool.org) Pre-K and K is Sunday, Oct. 21 from 12 - 1:30 p.m.; Pre-K - 8 is Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. ... THE WEBB SCHOOL (319 Webb Road E., Bell Buckle; 931-389-6003; thewebbschool.com) Middle school preview for families in grades K - 7 is Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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or more than 25 years, High Hopes Inclusive Preschool and Pediatric Therapy Clinic has provided a specialized environment for learning. The nonprofit offers supplemental therapeutic services including physical, occupational and speech therapies, and more. The preschool joins children with special needs with their typically developing peers. On Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m., the facility’s largest fundraiser takes place. Hats Off to High Hopes features music by Amy Grant and Chicago tribute band Make Me Smile along with comedy by Henry Cho. “I visited High Hopes for the first time several years ago and I was instantly impressed,” says Grant. “Their passion for students and families, their love of education, the incredible facility and the unique inclusive mixture of students in each class made it stand out as a very special place and one I am glad to support,” she adds. In addition to live entertainment, guests can look forward to dinner, cocktails and a silent auction. The event’s goal is to raise $100,000. Tickets are $150; for an additional $50, you can mix and mingle with Grant at Patrons Hour from 6 - 7 p.m. The evening takes place at The Factory’s Liberty Hall in Franklin. Get tickets at 522-5616 or highhopesnash.org.
make strides against breast cancer October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you and your family can step up to raise awareness and money during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, Oct. 20. The walk is a way to honor survivors, remember those who have died and garner pledges from friends, family or colleagues to help the local chapter of American Cancer Society continue its fight against the disease. The walk takes place at LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville. Registration is at 8 a.m.; the walk begins at 9 a.m. Sign up online at makingstrideswalk.org.
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every buddy’s a hero In honor of October being National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT) hosts the 15th Annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave., Nashville) from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The free event comprises an awareness walk and family fun festival with the theme, “Every Buddy’s a Hero.” The festival features carnival games, bounce houses, live music, food trucks, vendors and more. DSMAT is a nonprofit whose mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome by offering support, information and education to the Middle Tennessee area. Learn more about the organization and the Buddy Walk at dsamt.org.
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Football, Literature & Everything in Between Oxford, Miss. offers small-town charm and something for everyone.
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Living in Nashville, you’ve undoubtedly met an Ole Miss graduate. While Oxford holds a place near and dear to Ole Miss alumni, it also makes a perfect family getaway.
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Ole Miss football is something to behold — co-eds dress in their Sunday finest, while families stake their claim in the picturesque Grove in the wee hours of the morning, filling tables with everything from fried chicken and biscuits, to pate served on antique silver. If the Rebels aren’t on your ticket, meander beneath the thick magnolia trees and visit with families who’ve held court at their spot in The Grove for generations. (Fair warning: Rooms are often booked years in advance for home games.)
The “Real” Oxford
Skip the long lines and the sorority/fraternity set to enjoy Oxford’s charms minus the crowds. From the South’s oldest department store — Neilson’s — to fine art at Southside Gallery and designer fashion that rivals that in New York boutiques, Oxford doesn’t disappoint. Reward your kids for their patience at Treehouse Toys, chock full of traditional and educational toys. The square is also home to one of the finest independent bookstores in the country. Richard and Lisa Howorth have been operating Square Books since the ’70s. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a scoop of ice cream, along with breezy views from the second story porch, or stop in one of their secondary outposts: Square Books Jr. (which boasts a great story time and play area) or Off Square Books for incredible bargains and a great selection of gardening and cookbooks.
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Oxford has changed significantly over the years and nowhere is that more evident than in the restaurant scene. James Beard Award-winning Chef John Currence has built a small food empire that started with City Grocery and now includes four spectacular restaurants. Don’t miss his latest addition, Big Bad Breakfast. (Read: to-die-for pancakes and French toast.) BottleTree Bakery is your stop for stout coffee and tasty pastries, surrounded by a
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truly unique collection of owner Cynthia Taylor Grocery: Gerlach’s whimsical folk art. Around the taylorgrocery.com corner, Ajax Diner serves up generous portions of some of the best meat and threes and po-boys in the South. As sun sets, leave the “big city” behind and drive out to Taylor Grocery, where you’ll gather on the porch with the locals, waiting for your turn to savor fresh fried catfish, and if you plan it right, live music.
Strolling in Faulkner’s Footsteps
Oxford is a walker’s town. Visit Avent Park for a fantastic (shady) playground, take a leisurely stroll around town and through the gentle hills of the Ole Miss campus or head out to Sardis Lake for swimming and fishing. Be sure to stop by literature giant William Faulkner’s home, Rowan Oak. It’s a wonderful place to picnic — and awe-inspiring to see where one of the South’s most lauded writers once penned his famous words. The city is also home to several major festivals and literary events throughout the year, as well as a must-see museum on the University campus.
Rest for the Weary
With so many “second homes” in Oxford it’s not surprising a high-end hotel hasn’t cropped up. There are plenty of chain offerings, as well as recently remodeled rooms on campus at the Inn at Ole Miss. The complimentary breakfast, outdoor swimming pool and prime location on the south side of the square make the Downtown Inn a family favorite. Check with the multitude of local area B&Bs for their policies regarding children. With so much to see and do, and cooler temps just around the corner, be sure to carve out time for your family to enjoy the old-time Southern charm of Oxford. Trisha Boyer is a freelance writer and marketing consultant who lives in Nashville with her husband, two children ages 7 and 13 months, and a giant dog, Juliet.
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things we like special!
wacky ways to make the season
HOO T Have a game of Pumpkin bowling.
Pumpkins are abundant during the fall season and there are lots of things you can do with them. Pumpkin bowling is different and so much fun! All you need is empty half-gallon milk jugs and little pumpkins. Set the milk jugs up like regular bowling pins and see how many you can knock down when you roll your pumpkin toward them. You never know which way the pumpkin will go!
Floating glowing alien heads! Decorate your
house or yard with these easy-to-do glowing alien heads. Get a pack of white balloons, permanent marker, mini glow sticks and string. Take a balloon, slide a glow stick inside, blow up the balloon, draw on an alien face and tie a string to it. Hang them everywhere.
Transform your front yard into a graveyard. Cut out cardboard gravestones
and paint them grey. For an aged effect, splatter on some black paint. Add silly sayings such as “I.Emma Ghost,” “Hal. O. Ween,” “Barry D. Alive” or “Frank N. Stein,” and then coat with a clear acrylic sealer. Duct tape a garden stake to the back of each gravestone and stick them in your graveyard.
October’s a great time to be spirited with friends and fun! By Jessica Baldis and Kiera Ashford
Make yummy seasonal treats. Caramel
apples are a fun and delicious treat for the whole family. Microwave pre-packaged caramel, stick a craft stick in the top of the apple, dip it in caramel and set it on wax paper to dry. Popcorn balls are another sticky treat that are tons of fun to make. Use a kid-friendly recipe such as the following: (1) Pop six cups of popcorn and set it aside in a large bowl. (2) Melt half a cup of butter and one large (16 ounce) package of marshmallows in a saucepan on medium-low heat. Add orange food coloring to the mix for some Halloween fun. (3) Pour the marshmallow mixture onto the popcorn. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula making sure the popcorn is evenly covered. (4) Grease your hands with butter — this is where it gets fun for the little ones. Once the popcorn mix has cooled enough to touch it, form it into balls. (5) Let the balls cool on wax paper and enjoy! Tip: Get creative and try adding M&Ms, nuts, gummy worms, sprinkles, candy corn, etc., to your popcorn balls.
Laugh at old Halloween pictures. Put
together a slide show of past Halloween photos. Pop some popcorn, sit down with the whole family and enjoy the show! You’ll be surprised how much your kids will love reminiscing about Halloweenpast.
Create your own haunted house. Get
the whole family involved in planning and creating. First, pick a location for your haunted house — the front walkway, garage, hallway, basement, family room, etc. Next, set up some spooky lighting. If you have windows or your haunted house is outside, you may want to use cardboard or drape dark sheets to block out extra light. Add effects using a black light or colored light bulbs — available at most home stores for a few dollars. Next, bring out the Halloween props. Hang ghosts and skeletons from the ceiling, stretch spider webs in the corners, place jars of floating eyeballs (grapes or maraschino cherries frozen in ice cubes) on tables, etc. Remember to make your haunted house ageappropriate. If you have little ones, opt for more fun and less fright. Finally, add some scary sounds and special effects. A fog machine or witch’s cauldron bubbling with dry ice creates an eerie ambiance.
Learn the history of Halloween! Did you
know that Halloween is linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain which celebrates “summer’s end.” Traditionally, in Ireland and Scotland, turnips (not pumpkins) were carved into lanterns to remember the souls held in purgatory. Check out Halloween facts at your library or online. (please turn the page)
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HOO T
Make a silly minime scarecrow. Grab an
old pair of your child’s jeans and stuff them full of straw. Use rope to tie off the ankles. Now, stuff an old shirt that your child has outgrown with straw. Use rope to tie off the wrists and then tuck the straw-filled shirt into the pants and secure with rope. Get creative on what to use for the head — an old pillowcase filled with straw and painted with a silly face works. Add accessories like a dress-up wig, tutu, wand, sideways ball cap and more.
Conjure up your own ghost story. Get
the family together and take turns telling a ghost story. Each person gets to make up one sentence, then it moves on to the next person. You’ll be surprised by the silly, spooky story that emerge. You can kick off the story with something like: “One Halloween night, Gilbert the ghost decided he wanted to go trick-or-treating …”
Glow-in-the-dark follow the leader. Arm
your little ones with flashlights and glow bracelets on their wrists and ankles and head out after dark. Turn the follow the leader game into something more fun as you have to follow the glowing players. Be sure to play this in an open backyard with nothing in the way.
Create touch-andfeel boxes. Cut a hole in a
cardboard box — just big enough for your hand to fit in. Cover the opening with fabric to prevent peeking. Set up three or four boxes, and fill them with all sorts of slimy, squishy, scary objects. Have the kids reach in and feel eyeballs (olives or peeled grapes), worms (cooked spaghetti), severed fingers (little smoked sausages), brains (Jell-O), etc. Listen to the kids squeal with a mix of fear and delight, and be sure to have wet wipes ready to clean sticky hands.
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Make ghoulish goodie bags. Surprise
your friends at school, playgroup or soccer team with Halloween goodie bags. Treat them to some Halloween candy as well as other goodies like glow sticks, ghost shaped pencil erasers, silly string, spider rings and so on.
Watch a “scary” movie. Break out the pop-
corn and get comfy in front of the TV, but don’t go overboard on the scare factor. For the little ones, try Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie (rated G) and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (rated G). For older kids try Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (rated PG), Corpse Bride (rated PG) or The Nightmare Before Christmas (rated PG).
Wrap the mummy race. Another game you can
play is wrap the mummy. Set your participants into teams of two, give them each a roll of toilet paper (preferably a small roll) and on your mark, see which team can use all the toilet paper off the roll and wrap their team-mate like a mummy. It’s dizzying fun for everyone!
Make lollipop ghosts. Lollipop ghosts are
simple and easy — even your preschooler can get in on the action. All you do is drape a white napkin over a lollipop, tie a ribbon around the napkin at the base of the lollipop to create the ghosts head and use a black sharpie to draw a face.
Download spooky songs. Make your own Hal-
loween playlist. Include frightening favorites like “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr., “Monster Mash” by Bobby Boris Pickett, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson and “The Addams Family Theme” by Vic Mizzy.
Create a found object pumpkin. Do
something different this year instead of the usual jack-o-lantern. Go around the house and find loose objects that can be used as eyes, a nose, a mouth and even ears. You can use an old zipper
as a mouth, a thimble for a nose, old sunglasses for eyes, etc. The wackier the objects, the funnier the pumpkin!
Pumpkin seed pinching contest. If
you do decide to carve a pumpkin this year, don’t let the seeds go to waste. Have a silly pumpkin seed pinching contest. The object of the game is to pinch the slimy seed as hard as you can to make it launch out from between your fingers. The one to make their seed go the farthest wins.
Do-it-yourself costumes. Remember the
good old days when Mom used to make your Halloween costume? Get crafty and create your own costumes this year. Even if you don’t sew, there are lots of costumes you can put together — think rock star, pirate, construction worker or gypsy.
Throw a spooktacular party. Gather
all your little ghosts and their goblin friends for some Halloween fun. Whether it’s a small group or the whole neighborhood, Halloween is a great excuse to get together. Invite everyone to come in costume. If your party guests are preschoolers stick to fun decorations — bright orange pumpkins and friendly ghosts. If your guests are older, go for something scarier. Plan some creepy crafts, devilish delights and ghastly games. Check out all the different Halloween recipes and crafts online at marthastewart.com or foodnetwork.com/topics/ halloween.
Plan for a safe and fun Halloween. As
it gets dark, cars have trouble seeing trick-ortreaters dashing across the road. Pick up a few packs of glow sticks so your little ghosts will be illuminated on Halloween night. Plan your route ahead of time, and remember that little ones will go slower and visit fewer houses than older kids. If you plan to let the older kids split off, be sure you have adequate supervision — plan to go with friends or have family help out. Have fun watching the little ones ring doorbells and collect candy, and have a safe and spooky Halloween! Jessica Baldis is a freelance writer and mother of three. Kiera Ashford is associate editor for this publication and mother of two.
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bumpy beginnings surviving the start of parenthood By Gina Sares
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your baby Now that your new bundle of joy is home, it’s important to remember these key pointers to help ease yourself into parenthood.
G
eorge came out in one push; Elias
member, your little one is new to the world, too, and is learn-
two. It was a simple delivery after
ing and growing just as you are. There were moments when
an uncomplicated twin pregnancy.
I thought my babies hated me and I was doing everything
I had heard about the pregnancy
wrong. Your baby does love you; he just hasn’t learned how
heartburn, swelling and constant trips
to show it yet. Hang in there — your baby’s adorable smile is
to the bathroom. I was prepared for
waiting to debut. And it’s a sweet reward.
the sting of the epidural and the pangs of labor. I had survived it all — almost sailed through it. The babies were here and the
Accept help.
title of Mom was mine.
It’s hard to admit you need help, but chances are you’ll need
Then it happened. We took our new arrivals home and
it. Whether its professional help from a lactation consultant or
learned an important lesson — while people often talk about
a friend doing a load of laundry, others’ efforts can go a long
the challenges of pregnancy and delivery, very few offer the
way. And, people like to help, especially when a cute baby is
brutal honesty of just how hard the first few weeks of parent-
involved. Remember that accepting help isn’t about harping
hood are.
on your weaknesses: it’s about celebrating others’ strengths
And when I say hard, I mean hard. The kind of hard that
and support.
feeds guilt, induces resentment and makes you question not only your capabilities as a parent, but also your worth as a
Find some normalcy.
person.
Once your baby comes, your whole world turns upside down
A new child has a way of pulling the rug beneath you at
and it takes a while before you know which end is up. It’s easy
a time when you aren’t at your physical, mental or emotional
to feel abandoned as you are quickly stripped of your sense
best. It coldly drops you on your butt wondering, “What’s hap-
of normal. Find ways to remind yourself that while your life
pening to me?” and “Is that wailing baby really mine?”
is different, it’s still a part of the life you know. For me, it was
It does get easier. But until you and your little one adjust to
evening walks with my husband with our new arrivals. Keep-
your new life, here are a few things to keep in mind during the
ing just part of my usual routine helped me feel comforted in a
bumpy beginning:
time of intense change. In my first weeks of motherhood, I asked a friend why no
Go easy on yourself.
one warns you of just how hard the beginning is. “You forget,”
I know, I know. You want to be Supermom. But give yourself
she said. And it’s true. One day you’re doing your thing and
some time to grow into the role. It’s hard to be amazing at
realize that along the way, things have gotten easier.
anything when your hormones are changing, your body is
When you’re in the midst of the storm, it seems like it will
healing and your sleep is severely limited. Forgive yourself for
last forever. But this too shall pass. Try (and I know it’s hard)
not being perfect and celebrate your daily successes.
to appreciate it before it does. Those first few weeks are chaotic and challenging, but
Go easy on your baby.
in them you’ll find some of sweetest, blessed moments of
Despite the inconsolable crying, the diaper blowouts and the
parenthood. J
nipple biting, your baby isn’t as vengeful as he seems. Re-
Gina Sares is a mother and freelance writer.
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By Susan Day
hortly after his birth, my hungry second child latched on immediately. I knew he was latched on because there was no pain whatsoever; the feeling of a perfect latch is like a very firm clamp around your areola — only it doesn’t hurt. I was determined to make breastfeeding work this time, and we were off to a good start. (please turn the page)
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breastfeeding basics
During the first days before your supply comes in, the baby, if properly latched on, is feeding on the very dense colostrum, or pre-milk, which is filled with all-important nutrients and antibodies. But breastfeeding can be a tricky thing, especially at the beginning once your milk has come in. Stress is detrimental to your supply, yet the first few months with an infant are naturally stressful. You can become painfully engorged (when your breasts are overfilled with milk, making them hard and painful) if you happen to make a lot of milk. You need rest, you need replenishing, and yet your baby needs you. Many factors impact the breastfeeding experience, but you CAN do it if you give in to it and commit yourself. The good news: If you can get through the first few weeks, you’ll start loving it and you’ll know that you’ll be giving your baby the very best nutritional start there is.
Establishing Your Supply If you nurse as often as your baby desires, without limiting the amount of time he spends at the breast, your milk supply will be just fine. Some women make more milk than others, though, so pumping may be in order. It takes about six weeks for a woman’s milk supply to become established, and during that time, your baby may want to eat every hour or hour-anda-half. You may feel that all you do all day long is breastfeed, and it may be true. You may wonder why the baby keeps rooting around every time you hold him ... latch him on! Take your time. You won’t always feel like a milking machine, and soon the tough nursing days will be over. Meanwhile, give in to it, and try to enjoy the process along with the baby. If you should happen to become engorged, your baby might not be able to latch on since the nipple becomes flat as it is overfilled with milk. Express a little breastmilk with a pump or by hand, whichever is most comfortable for you, and get back to nursing. If you’re worried about whether or not your baby is getting enough to eat, keep this in mind: by 5 days of age, the baby should be feeding eight to 12 times, have six to eight wet diapers and two to five bowel movements every 24 hours. If during the first few days home from the hospital your baby isn’t wetting enough diapers, or you are not sure that the baby is latched on properly, seek help. In fact, whenever
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you’re concerned about your breast-feeding ability or just need answers to questions, contact the lactation consultant from the hospital where you delivered or your local La Leche League.
When to Feed Many pediatricians feel that the best way to feed your baby from the start is when he demands it. Slowly, the baby will start to exhibit a schedule, and you’ll find that, like clockwork, your baby will want to eat every two hours, then every three and so on. There will be times when your baby cries to be fed earlier than you might expect, however, and when in doubt, you should nurse. Some people might suggest that you try to “stretch” your baby in between feedings so that he is vigorously hungry when you latch him on. To do this without affecting your milk supply, you can pump your breasts before the baby feeds. Your breasts will never stop making milk as long as it is regularly expressed. You must be committed to your breastfeeding ability in order to stick with it when others around you provide doubt or conflicting input about what your baby wants. You know your baby better than anyone. Listen to your instincts, and learn what your baby means when he communicates to you with different cries.
Growth Spurts and Pumping At approximately 6 weeks of age, and then again at 2 and 3 months, your baby will go through growth spurts, meaning he may demand more than he previously did. It’s time to do more pumping to increase your supply. In two or three days, with this additional pumping, your supply will work its way up to your baby’s needs. Any time you are going to be apart from your baby for longer than four hours, you will need to pump in order to keep your milk supply up. Since your breasts are constantly producing milk based on the supply your baby demands, if you don’t express it, your body will react by decreasing milk production. When in doubt, nurse or pump! And above all else, take your time and enjoy your baby’s infancy. It will be over before you know it. J Susan Day is the editor-in-chief of this publication. She has four children, ages 18, 16, 13 and 9.
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family matters
r e t e Te Totte r Life 5 Ways For Working Moms To Manage Career and Family
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oday’s working mom struggles to split her time between her career and her family. The demand of her two worlds can be a constant battle. A successful working mom does not strive for perfect balance, but in fact, lives her life like a teeter-totter. Although every rider tries to achieve perfect balance at some point, most find it more fun to enjoy the ups and downs. In 2011, just over 70 percent of mothers worked outside the home, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Almost two-thirds of those mothers had children under 6 years old. Those numbers have increased dramatically from a generation ago. This is new territory for today’s moms, who did not have the benefit of learning how to balance family and career from their own mothers. Working mothers in 2012 are inventing better ways to have it all by learning from others like themselves.
1. Make a plan but be flexible. A working mom will tell
you that spontaneity is overrated. It is much better to plan ahead. Each day, make a list of what you hope to accomplish. Prioritize your to-do list, but keep your schedule flexible enough to change things if you need to. The little surprises that come up in your day can really make it feel like that teeter-totter ride. Control what you can by organizing ahead of time. Tara Springer, social worker and mother of two teenagers, suggests planning meals in advance. “I usually prepare for the week ahead by planning breakfasts and lunches for the kids to eat while I am working.”
2. Keep the lines of communication open. The key
to success in today’s busy world is to know the ever-changing plan of attack. “My husband and I tend to communicate every morning about what the evening will bring,” says Anna Kooi, Senior Manager at Deloitte and mother of three. “Our children are very active, so communicating about the evening schedule is crucial – who has taxi service, who will be home when the kids get home from school and what activities are going on for the evening.” Be sure to inform your family when a work-related project will interfere with family time. It is important to know that both your worlds have must-not-miss dates.
3. Limit work at home. Whenever possible, spend uninter-
rupted time with your family by shutting off your phone and computer.
If you cannot avoid it, try not to let it eat into family time by putting in work hours while your children are otherwise engaged. “I try to fit in my work around their schedule,” says Sally Mueller, single mother of teenagers and a project manager. “I often sit with my laptop and answer e-mails while watching TV with my girls or while they are doing their homework.” Mueller adds an important reminder, “Kids are very aware, however, that while you are there in body, you are not with them in mind.”
4. Learn when to multi-task and when to ask for help. In order to get everything completed on your to-do list, the
working mother has to multi-task. Multi-tasking works best with things that do not require your full attention. For example, a mundane chore such as folding towels or doing dishes can be combined with returning phone calls. Mothers often overestimate the amount of tasks they can do at the same time. By doing too many things at once, you will likely forget a step. Do what you can, but know when to ask for help. As a single mother, Mueller often has to rely on others. “When I have to travel out of town for work, my girls either stay with their dad or Grandma comes for a visit.” Outsourcing projects at home or work may give you the extra time you want to spend with your family.
5. Take time for you. Splitting yourself between two worlds
can be stressful. Working moms must find time for themselves as a way to recharge. Much needed “Me Time” can be as simple as a bubble bath, a walk around the neighborhood or a workout at the gym. It is also vital to include your partner in recharge time. Springer and her husband feel couple time is very important. “My husband and I try to schedule couple time every weekend depending on what we have planned. If our kids are not home, we usually go out to dinner or breakfast.” Spend time doing something you both enjoy or simply catch up over a glass a wine after the kids have gone to bed. As the saying goes, “This, too, shall pass.” Your kids will get older, life will slow down and one day it won’t seem like such an effort to make it all work. Relish your time as a working mom. Every once in a while, stand in the middle of the teeter-totter and see if you can get it to balance. Then sit back down, throw your head back and enjoy the rest of the ride. J
Pam Molnar is a freelance journalist who specializes in articles about working parents. She is a small business owner, a wife and mom of three children.
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By Sharon Nolfi, M.A.
How to Talk to Kids About Money Woes Here are tips to help you teach your children about finances during bad times.
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nemployment. Salary reductions. Shrinking home values. Foreclosures. These problems are common today and threaten the well being of families everywhere. Parents face the additional challenge of explaining painful lifestyle changes to their children.
It’s normal for parents to feel uncomfortable discussing money
with their children. You wish to shield them from unpleasant realities, but this approach ignores your children’s ability to sense problems from increased tension at home. Your silence or denial will only cause them to worry more, and to imagine situations worse than those that actually exist. Turn the page and follow these tips to open up financial communication in your family so that all members can support one other through the crisis and work together towards effective solutions.
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How to Talk to Kids About Money Woes
1. Be Honest. Your children most likely already know something is
9. Emphasize Emotional Security. Real security is more
wrong, so don’t make it harder for them by denying the reality they sense all
about love than money. Explain to your children that finances may go up and
around them. Your honesty will validate their fears as important and normal.
down, but your concern for them remains constant. Demonstrate by your ac-
Honesty is the first step toward gaining the cooperation of all family members.
tions that they can depend on you emotionally.
2. Give Age-Appropriate Explanations Us-
10. Love, Laugh and Reject Guilt. Extra hugs and
ing Concrete Examples. You may need to have a separate conversation with each child, because children of different ages will vary in
a sense of humor help everyone feel better during stressful times. Don’t feel guilty about circumstances beyond your control.
their ability to understand. Emphasize concrete demonstrations and minimize abstract theory.
3. Ask the Children About Their Money Concerns. Their answers may surprise you, and will help you to address the real issues that may be bothering them. Never assume that you know what your child is thinking.
4. Ask for Suggestions on Saving Money. Children are more likely to follow a budget plan that they have a hand in creating. Listen and learn about their actual priorities before making spending cuts.
5. Be a Good Role Model. Follow your budget and demonstrate that you can reduce your own spending. Children will cooperate more if they see that your actions match your words.
6. Plan Free Family Activities. It’s more important than
Keep in mind that children are adaptive, resilient and forgiving. Your family can survive and even flourish during bad economic times. The key to your child’s experience of the difficulties is how you handle the situation. J Sharon Nolfi, M.A., is a licensed school psychologist and parent of grown children. Her writing has appeared in publications worldwide, including many regional parenting magazines.
Money Talk For Every Age Pre-School and Kindergarten Give a minimal explanation, starting with the idea that pennies have value beyond their use in counting or stacking. Explain how money is earned by working and then exchanged for things we want and need. Use pennies and a piggy bank to show the difference between saving, where the money remains, and spending, where the money is gone.
ever to share happy times together. Think up free or low-cost alternatives to your usual activities. Make a special effort to plan outings to free locations like
Ages 6 to 12
parks and libraries. Look for discount coupons for other family attractions and
Introduce the concept of budgeting, which simply means planning before spending. Start with several small-denomination bills and show how they can be sorted into piles in different ways for different expenses. Note that the total number of dollars remains constant. Discuss how certain necessities, like food and housing, must be paid for before spending on entertainment or new clothes. Emphasize that less income means less spending money.
take advantage of museums that offer “free admission” days. Bring snacks and lunch from home whenever possible.
7. Worry Away from the Children. You are entitled to your feelings, but express them privately to your spouse or other adult. Children often wrongly assume that they are to blame for family problems, whether it’s lack of money or even divorce. Reassure your children that they are in no way to blame for current circumstances. Emphasize that the adults will find a solution to current difficulties.
8. Disagree with Your Spouse Privately. Fighting in front of the children will only increase their worries. Spouses blaming each other, whether children are present or not, seldom leads to the level of cooperation needed to solve problems.
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Teenagers Sit down with them and plan a budget for your family. Draw a pie chart where the total pie equals monthly income, and proportional slices show necessary expenses like food, housing and transportation. See if anything is left over. Review the difference between necessary and discretionary expenses.
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cott Tennant, a 31-year-old marketing manager, remembers the first time he spanked his oldest child, who was 15 months old at the time. “I was writing a newspaper story on my laptop and she kept touching the computer’s electrical cord. I told her, ‘No,’ three or four times, and finally I swatted her on the butt. She cried for about five minutes. Then she was over it, and she never did it again,” he says. For Tennant and his wife, who now have four children, the oldest of whom is 6, “spanking is effective,” he says. “But it’s a relatively rare occurrence in our house, and our children always get sufficient warning.” Still, “I have to admit that sometimes I have mixed feelings about it,” he adds. “But my wife and I were spanked when we were kids and we turned out to be pretty nice people.” Tennant makes a point many parents can relate to in justifying a spanking tradition in the household, but today’s experts don’t buy it. Although spanking may yield instant results — your child will likely stop doing whatever it is he got the spanking for — there’s evidence to suggest that spanking may not be good for the long term according to George Scarlett, Ph.D., an assistant professor of development at Tufts University. And by spanking, you’re also sending your child the larger message — that hitting is OK.
Spank-Free Discipline Tips
There’s plenty you can do to manage behavior problems without spanking — and that’s the hard part. “The downside to the whole approach of not spanking is that it’s more complex. It requires greater imagination and effort, but the rewards are greater, too,” says Scarlett. Try this spank-free approach to discipline that’s a win-win for both parent and child:
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1) Read up on the age-appropriate development of your child. By understanding where he’s at developmentally, you may be less likely to get angry when he pushes your buttons. For a 15-month-old, distracting with a toy can work beautifully. 2) Focus on guidance. After age 3 it’s time to get your child to think about better ways to behave. For example, if he hits another child, talk to him about why hitting is wrong, how it makes the other person feel and what the alternatives are to hitting. With this intellectual approach, you’re not controlling your child as you would if you resorted to spanking but teaching him to control himself.
3) Prevent behavior problems before they occur. Works for all ages. Prevention can mean anything from seeing to it that your child’s not too tired to go to the store to making sure that children in groups all have enough materials to play with to defining activities in a positive way, like making a game out of teeth brushing or talking to your child en route to the toy store about what he can and can’t buy. 4) Pull rank. There are times when you simply need to control your child — not to teach him anything, but to just maintain sanity and order. In such cases, calling a time-out — like five minutes in a chair in a corner — is appropriate. Still, you don’t want to make time-outs or other types of control tactics mainstays of your discipline diet. “It’s OK to control a child at times; in fact, you have to,” says Scarlett. “But if that’s the only thing you’re doing, and you aren’t guiding and preventing, you’re not going to succeed in the long term,” he says. — sandra gordon
FACT While many of today’s adults survived spanking, US parents are still more punitive than those in any other Western democracy. Downsides to spanking include: • Lower self-esteem and resentment in children that can linger into adulthood. • The possibility that a spanking can get out of hand and become abusive. From spanking, experts like Scarlett say that children really only learn that if they get caught, they’re going to get pain inflicted on them.
Discipline paddles used for corporal punishment in some Tennessee schools. Critics argue paddling does not stop bad behavior; supporters say paddling teaches discipline and respect.
Not to Spank Source: AAP.org
the AAP: spanking linked to mental problems
The use of physical punishment to discipline children is strongly opposed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Yet in a new study published in August 2012, a large number of American parents reported spanking or slapping their children. In Physical Punishment and Mental Disorders: Results From a Nationally Representative U.S. Sample, researchers found that harsh physical punishment was associated with increased odds of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, and several personality disorders in children. Researchers found 2 - 7 percent of mental disorders were attributable to physical punishment. The study authors concluded that reducing physical punishment may help decrease the prevalence of mental disorders in the general population.
corporal punishment law in Tennessee
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Punishment Allowed Corporal punishment allowed if imposed in reasonable manner; local board of education shall adopt rules and regulations to implement and control corporal punishment in its schools.
Some private schools in Tennessee allow corporal punishment. As far as public schools go, corporpal punishment is mainly employed in small towns outside of Nashville. Metro Nashville Public Schools and affiliated charters do not allow it nor does Williamson County. Public school districts in Cannon, Cheatham, Dickson, Lebanon Special School District, Macon, Robertson, Smith, Sumner, and Wilson counties do. Hickman allows it in elementary and middle schools only. In Rutherford County, parents must sign a permission slip at the beginning of the school year with three options: No, Yes or Yes, but I must be there.
Circumstances Allowable “Good cause”; in order to maintain discipline and order. Nineteen states still use corporal punishment today. Aside from Tennessee, the other 18 states are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Wyoming. Source: The Center for Effective Discipline
— susan day
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Abacus Math Club
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Dance Theatre of Tennessee
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1227 Lakeview Drive, Unit 4, Franklin 790-8775 sylvanfranklin@gmail.com 2000 Richard Jones Road, Ste. 178, Nashville (Green Hills) 292-3900 sylvangreenhills@gmail.com 110 Glancy St., Ste. 211, Nashville (Rivergate) 860-9111 northdavidsonsylvan@gmail.com 810 Medical Center Blvd., Ste. C, Murfreesboro 893-3542 sylvan1014@bellsouth.net Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels. Our tutors tailor individualized learning plans that build the skills, habits and attitudes students need to succeed in school and in life. Affordable tutoring instruction in math, reading, writing, study skills, homework help and test prep. Visit one of our centers or call for a free consultation. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com
Taekwondo International USA
1726-C Gen. George Patton Drive, Brentwood 309-8000 taekwondointernationalusa.com We are not your average Dojang! Come see the difference. All classes taught by World Class Martial Arts Master Joseph Veach. Certified Master Instructor through World Taekwondo Federation and Moo Duk Kwan. Do you have a big family? No problem. We make it affordable for all. Sign-up with a friend(s) and get our family discount. Unlimited number of classes, six days per week. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com
Task Whiz Tutoring
at your location 656-3532 taskwhiztutoring.com Serving Davidson, Rutherford and Sumner counties. Affordable and convenient in-home tutoring for all subjects, grades K - 12. Catch up or get ahead in math, reading, chemistry, Spanish and more. Prepare for the SAT or ACT. Get homework help or improve study skills and test taking techniques. One-on-one personalized instruction. Sun. - Thu., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m..
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Sylvan Learning of Franklin 1227 Lakeview Drive Unit 4 sylvanfranklin@gmail.com (615) 790-8775
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Sylvan Learning of Green Hills Sylvan Learning of Murfreesboro 2000 Richard Jones Road Ste. 178 810 Medical Ctr Blvd. Suite C sylvangreenhills@gmail.com sylvan1014@bellsouth.net (615) 292-3900 (615) 893-3542
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Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth
pty.vanderbilt.edu 322-8261 We believe that all children are entitled to an appropriate education. We believe that providing acceleration as well as challenging, inquiry-based educational opportunities, best serve the intellectual needs of gifted children; that being able to work alongside true academic peers provides a sense of community and belonging that helps to meed the social and emotional needs of gifted children; and that crafting authentic creative learning experiences best allows gifted students to develop their full capacities as thinkers, as problemsolvers and as compassionate people.
Wado Karate Centers
2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch 399-3992 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville 859-9473 667 Presidents Place, Smyrna 399-3992 wadokaratecenters.com • taylorhayden@msn.com Two-week “Quick Start Program” for $19.95. For ages 3 - adult. Designed to instill self-control, selfconfidence and boost self-esteem. Our classes are the product of more than 40 years of refinement and offer life skills along with karate skills. Call or email for more information or to register.
Westside Gymnastics
11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville wacgymnastics.com • gymnastics@wactn.com Please visit our events page on our website.
352-8533
REACH NEW HEIGHTS Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center
CAMP WIDJIWAGAN Make next year’s school-year transition easier by making sure that your child has a summer filled with excitement and learning at Camp Widjiwagan. Register now and enjoy special savings. OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMP campwidji.org • 615-360-2267 Our Mission: A worldwide charitable fellowship united by a common loyalty to Jesus Christ for the purpose of helping people grow in spirit, mind and body.
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Halloween Boo Bounce is so fun it’s scary.
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• Obstacles Courses • Water Slides • Giant Slides • Bounce Houses • Combo Units • And Much More!
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Brentwood 615-915-0369
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36 FEET OF FUN! Nashville’s Only 12 Screen Gaming Bus
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FROM TODDLERS TO TEENS AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN WE HAVE A BIRTHDAY PACKAGE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. Hillwood Strike & Spare 3710 Annex Ave. Nashville 425-2695 www.strikeandsparebowling.com
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Parking
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Halloween in the Wild West October 27
Howdy, pardners! The Nashville Symphony jumps on the Pony Express to trick-or-treat in the Wild, Wild West!
Your children will love this educational, fun and interactive Saturday-morning performance by the Nashville Symphony. Come early for the pre-concert activities, including our Instrument Petting Zoo! Pre-concert activities start at 10 a.m. Concert starts at 11 a.m. SPONSORS:
SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER BUY TICKETS AT: NashvilleSymphony.org | 615.687.6400
THE ANN & MONROE CARELL FAMILY TRUST
PIED PIPER SERIES
By Chad Young
THINGS•TO•DO
72 pumpkin patches & spooky spots | 75 the dailies | 99 classes & activities | 101 on stage | 103 chadderbox Tinker Bell takes flight during Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy.
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ids of all ages can see some of their favorite characters zip around the frozen floor of the Bridgestone Arena when Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy comes Oct. 4 - 7. The show takes kids into the worlds of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney fairies as well as The Little Mermaid’s undersea kingdom. Kids can also delight in seeing high speed stunts courtesy of Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew from Cars as well as heroic action from the cast of Toy Story. Bridgestone Arena is located at 501 Broadway, Nashville. Show times are Thu 7 p.m.; Fri 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sat 10:30 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Sun 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 - $60. Call 770-2000 or visit bridgestonearena.com.
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fall festivities
Loads of family fun is in store for you this month! Take the kids to a local pumpkin farm to celebrate seasonal activities, and head to one of the many haunts around town. The Dailies begin on page 75 where you will also find an array of annual festivals.
pumpkin patches
Ring Farm 2628 Greens Mill Road, Columbia 931-486-2395 • ringfarm.com Fri 3 - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 2 - 9 p.m.
Wagon rides, a corn cannon, a pumpkin patch, corn and cotton mazes, two 40-foot slides and more. $7 ages 3 and older.
Blankenship Farms 5658 Halls Hill Pike, Murfreesboro 533-8566 Open every afternoon until dark, later on Fri - Sat
Rippavilla Plantation 5700 Main St., Spring Hill 931-486-9037 • rippavilla.org Fri 3 - 11 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.
A 10-acre corn maze, hay bale maze for children, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin patch, Indian corn, corn stalks, gourds and straw. Pumpkins priced by size. Corn maze, hay bale maze and pumpkin bowling cost $10 for all three ages 8 and older, $5 ages 7 and younger.
Navigate your way through a giant corn maze, paint pumpkins, have fun at the pumpkin sling and go on a hayride. Corn maze admission is $7 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12. Hayrides and pumpkin activities require additional fees.
Bottom View Farm 185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland 325-7017 • bottomviewfarm.com Sat 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 1 - 6 p.m., Mon - Fri by appointment only
Shuck-N-Shack Corn Maze 7721 Valley View Road, Lascassas 812-8788 • shucknshackcornmaze.com Fri 3 - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.
Kids can take a train ride and play on the giant slide, meet and greet farm animals, pick pumpkins, explore the corn maze and more. New this year, kids can enjoy donkey rides. $8 ages 3 and older.
Cedarwood Pumpkin Patch 6794 Nashville Hwy., McMinnville 931-939-3960 Fri 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.
Pick your own pumpkin (included with admission), take a hay ride, navigate the corn maze, have fun at the petting zoo and more. $8 ages 11 and older, $7 ages 2 - 10.
Gentry’s Farm 1974 New Hwy. 96 W., Franklin 794-4368 • gentryfarm.com Mon 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.
A four-acre corn field maze, hayrides, three fun-filled barns, nature trail, friendly farm animals, tire swings and more. Activity area is $6 ages 2 - 65; pumpkins are extra.
Honeysuckle Hill Farm 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield 382-7593 • honeysucklehillfarm.com Fri 6 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.
Activities include a pumpkin cannon, corn mazes, hayrides, games, a petting zoo and more. New this year is a zipline excursion (additional cost). Saturday, Oct. 6 is the farm’s 10 year anniversary celebration. The Youth Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 20 and the Pumpkin Stomp Festival is Saturday, Nov. 3. $10 ages 3 and older.
Keller’s Corny Country 542 Firetower Road, Dickson 441-4872 • kellerscornycountry.com Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Go down the monster slide, roam through the corn maze, pet
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A seven-acre corn maze with lots of twists and turns. While there, visit the pumpkin patch, shoot the corn cannon, enjoy pumpkin bowling and wind through the kiddie maze. $7 ages 2 65 for the corn maze; other activities are extra.
Shuckle’s Corn Maze Located across the street from Station Camp High School (1040 Bison Trail, Gallatin) 669-6293 • shucklescornmaze.com Local girl Lilliana enjoys the hay bale maze at Walden Pumpkin Farm. farm animals, enjoy hayrides and visit the pumpkin patch. $7 ages 3 and older; pumpkins are 50 cents per pound.
Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville 274-3786 • luckyladdfarms.com Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.
More than 70 activities include a petting farm, mega slides, duck races, a corn maze, family games, pumpkin patch and more. $9 ages 3 and older.
A six-acre corn maze, corn cannon, 40-foot Super Slide, 10-foot slide for tots, see-saws, tug-of-war, pony hop races, Ringo, face painting, pumpkin patch and more. $13 adults, $10 ages 4 - 12, free ages 3 and younger. Some activities require additional fees.
Walden Pumpkin Farm 8653 Rocky Fork Road, Smyrna 220-2918 • waldenfarm.biz Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 3 p.m. to dark, Sat 9 a.m. to dark, Sun 12 - 4 p.m.
See farm animals, enjoy hayrides, play in the kiddie corn maze, pick a pumpkin, go down the 40-foot slide and more. Free admission to the property. Admission to the pumpkin train is $2, hay rides are $3, and the activity area is $1 adults, $4 children.
The Maize at Milton 11132 Lascassas Pike, Milton 273-6293 • cornfieldmaze.com Fri 4 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 1 - 6 p.m.
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Pumpkin Hill 861 Benders Ferry Road, Mt. Juliet 758-5364 • facebook.com/pumpkinhill Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.
All ages
A 10-acre corn maze, hay rides, camp fires, hay tunnels and a pumpkin patch. $8 ages 5 and older, free ages 4 and younger.
Pumpkins, corn stalks, hayrides, camp fires and more. Hayrides are $4 per person; pumpkins are $2 - $8.
Since what scares one child might not another, be sure you keep your child’s sensitivities in mind when deciding on a haunt jaunt.
Beech Historic Graveyard Walk (Saturday, Oct. 20)
Tour the historic cemetery while learning history about Shackle Island and its inhabitants. Beech Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 3216 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville; 4 - 9 p.m.; $6 ages 6 and older, free ages 5 and younger; 824-3990.
Cedar Grove Cemetery Candlelight Tour (Saturday, Oct. 13) Guides lead guests to several spots where actors
portraying historical figures buried in the cemetery will talk about that person’s life. 609 S. Maple St., Lebanon; 5 - 9 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students, free ages 4 and younger; 828-7042 or cedargrovecemeterywalk.com.
Evergreen Cemetery Tour (Oct. 20 and 27) Embark
on a walking tour of tombstones and legends with costumed characters. Admission includes the Headstones, Hearses & Heartache: 200 Years of Mourning exhibit. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $19 adults, $5 children; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org.
Gallatin City Cemetery Candlelight Tour (Saturday, Oct. 6) This 15th annual event features costumed interpreters
telling stories of the historic characters buried in the cemetery. Gallatin City Cemetery, 250 Cemetery Ave., Gallatin; 4 - 10 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 451-3738 or sumnercountymuseum.org.
Ghost & Lantern Tour (Friday, Oct. 19) Ages 6 and older can weave through the grounds by lantern and hear tales spun about what may have happened in years past. Live music and refreshments round out the event. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Road, Goodlettsville; 6 - 9 p.m.; admission is free but advance reservations are required; 851-2241 or goodlettsvilleparks.com. Ghouls at Grassmere (Oct. 18 - 21 and 25 - 28) Ages
3 - 12 can visit treat stations throughout the park, take a haunted hayride, play games in Carn-Evil, visit the Monster Lab and take a spin on the Scary Go Round and more. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; $12 members, $15 nonmembers; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
Grave Matters (Saturday, Oct. 27) Your guide, dressed
in period costume, will enlighten you with dramatic tales from Franklin’s past. Franklin on Foot, located in Franklin’s two cemeteries across the street from each other at Fourth Avenue North and North Margin Street, Franklin; 7 - 9 p.m.; $15 adults, $5 ages 7 - 13; Call 400-3808 or visit franklinonfoot.com to make reservations.
Haunted Franklin Tour (daily tours) Ages 6 and older
can hear ghoulish tales of historic Franklin. Franklin on Foot, departing from the old courthouse on Franklin’s public square; 8 p.m.; $18 adults, $10 ages 13 - 18, $5 ages 12 and younger; call 400-3808 or visit franklinonfoot.com to make reservations.
Haunted Halls of Horror (Oct. 5 - 27) Ages 8 and
older can experience a spooky tour on the plantation grounds, promising to “scare the yell out of you.” Rippavilla Plantation, 5700 Main St., Spring Hill; Fri - Sat dusk - 10 p.m.; $8; 931-4869037 or rippavilla.org.
of Nashville from 1862 - 1865. Nashville City Cemetery, 1001 Fourth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 - 5 p.m.; $5 ($10 for families); 8627970 or thenashvillecity-cemetery.org.
Not so Haunted Hayride and Carnival (Oct. 26 - 27) Little ones
can experience a less scary outing that includes a hayride through the backcountry with animated critters frolicking for family entertainment. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 - 7 p.m. hayride, 5 - 9 p.m. carnival; $4 hayride, the carnival is free but some games require a small fee; 890-5333 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Nashville Ghost Tours (daily tours) Learn the historical, haunted
heritage of Music City. Tour begins at the corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $15 ages 12 and older, $8 ages 7 - 11, free ages 6 and younger; 884-3999 or nashvilleghosttours.com.
Ages 10 and older Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods (Oct. 5 - 31) Three
attractions in one: Trails of Terror Haunted Woods, Halls of Horror Haunted Barn and Merciless Maze. 2133 Joe Brown Road, Spring Hill; Fri - Sat and Oct. 28 - 31 dusk - 11 p.m.; $15; creepyhollowwoods.com.
Dead Land Haunted Woods (Oct. 5 - 27 and 31) More
than one mile of terrifying woods via two trails for ages 9 and older. 7040 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon; Fri - Sat 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.; $15 for one trail, $25 for both; deadlandwoods.com.
Death Row Sanitarium of Slaughter (Oct. 5 - 31)
Nashville’s largest indoor haunted house is also one of the most kid friendly compared to others with more than 80,000 square feet of fright. 418 Harding Industrial Drive, Nashville; Fri - Sat 7 p.m. - 12 a.m., plus Oct. 28 - 31; $12; 833-1433 or deathrowhauntedhouse.net.
Death Valley Haunted Woods (Oct. 5 - 31) This is the
final year of the Haunted Woods. Be prepared for hikes that are dark and terrifying with all kinds of ghouls. 769 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Fri - Sat 7 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sun 7 - 11 p.m. (with additional weeknights, Oct. 29 - 31, 7 - 11 p.m.) ; $15; 822-5106 or dvhauntedwoods.com.
Haunted Museum (Saturday, Oct. 20) Families can wander along the Ghost Story Trail and scary stories based on Tennessee’s legends and lore. Local Girl Scouts will share campfire stories as well. Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 12 - 4 p.m.; free admission; 741-2692 or tnmuseum.org.
Devil’s Dungeon (Oct. 5 - 28 and 31) Nashville’s most
Hauntings at The Hermitage (Oct. 20 and 27) All ages
into a meal, watch a scary movie and embark on a hayride complete with haunting tales told from staff experiences. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 6 p.m.; $25 (preregistration required); call 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org to make reservations.
can enjoy a candlelit tour of the garden and cemetery along with haunted hayrides, live music, a classic film and Tennessee ghost tales. 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 5:30 - 9 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; 8892941, ext. 223, or thehermitage.com.
The Haunted Trails of Horror (Oct. 24 - 25) Take a
hayride through the haunted forest where you’ll encounter more than 50 spooky characters, from Dracula to Chucky. Afterward, enjoy the “Monster Mash” musical entertainment. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; $5 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger; 790-5719, ext. 10, or wcparksandrec.com.
Nashville City Cemetery Living History Tour (Saturday, Oct. 6) This grave site tour focuses on the people
whose lives were disrupted by the Union army’s occupation
controversial haunted house features two floors of shocking gore. 510 Davidson St., Nashville; Fri - Sat 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sun 7 - 10 p.m., plus Wednesday, Oct. 31; $15; 256-0053 or devilsdungeon.net.
A Frightful Night (Saturday, Oct. 20) Sink your teeth
Ghost Tours and Haunted Hayrides (Oct. 19 - 20 and 26 - 27) Go on a haunted hayride and candlelit walk of the
plantation with ghost stories and tales of strange events that occur on the property. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 7 - 11 p.m. (last hayride departs at 10 p.m.); $5; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.
Gore House (Oct. 5 - 28 and 31) Tour the disturbing warehouse of Martin Cato, one of Nashville’s best film and video set designers before going mad. 118 Mid Town Court, Hendersonville; Fri - Sat 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sun 7 - 10 p.m., Halloween night 7 - 11 p.m.; $13; 530-4673 or gorehouse.net.
Hangman’s Hollar Haunted Woods (Oct. 5 - 27)
Located at Bottom View Farms, this haunted trail experience is best suited for teens and older. 185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland; Fri - Sat dusk - 11 p.m.; $13; 427-8097 or hangmanshollar.com.
Hauntanel Halloween (Oct. 19 - 21) Older kids can get a scare in a horror maze. Those with younger children can come early for more family-friendly activities. Fontanel, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 6 - 11 p.m.; $10; 724-1600 or fontanelmansion.com Haunted Hayride (Oct. 24 - 27) The brave at heart can take a spooky ride down Old Scream Road. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; dark to 9 p.m.; $7; 890-5333 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.
Hermitage by Lantern Ghostly Evening Tours (Oct. 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 18, 22, 26, 28, 29 and 30) This lantern-
lit 90-minute tour includes the Hermitage Mansion, Rachel and Andrew Jackson’s tomb and the First Hermitage Cabin. Tours are open to 16 people, and advance registration is required. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 7 p.m. (additional 9 p.m. tours on Oct. 12 and 26); $30 adults, $20 ages 10 - 17; 889-2941, ext. 211, or thehermitage.com.
Jailhouse Industrys’ Haunted Woods Trail of Fears (Oct. 5 - 28) Ages 12 and younger can get spooked in the
woods (note that this tour is scary for some young children). Leiper’s Fork Village Field, 4100 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork; Fri - Sat 7 - 10 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 11 and younger; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.
Mad House (Oct. 5 - 27) This spook spot features intense actors guaranteed to give you the willies. 214 McCown Drive, Lebanon; Fri - Sat 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.; $15; 504-8815 or madhousehaunt.com.
Millers Thrillers (Oct. 5 - 28) Creep through the Haunted
Woods and shoot at ghouls on the Zombie Paintball Hayride. 1431 Carters Creek Pike, Columbia; Fri - Sat and Sundays, Oct. 21 and 28 from 7 - 11 p.m.; $15 Haunted Woods, $20 Zombie Paintball Hayride, $30 for both; millersthrillers.net.
Monster Mountain (Oct. 1 - 31) Journey through the decrepit mining town of Cavern Hills and experience sheer terror. This year’s theme is “Splatterhouse Studios.” 273 McMurty Road, Hendersonville; Fri - Sat 7 - 11:30 p.m., plus Monday, Oct. 31 from 7 - 10 p.m.; $15; 338-4632 or monstermountain.net. Memories of Murfreesboro Tours of Evergreen Cemetery (Oct. 20 and 27) Learn about Murfreesboro’s
early residents in the cemetery, then explore the Headstones, Hearses and Heartaches: 200 Years of Mourning Customs exhibit. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $10; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org.
Nashville Nightmare (Oct. 5 - 28 and 31) This haunt expands this year with new detailed scenes, state-of-the-art animation and special effects. 1016 Madison Square, Madison; Fri - Sat 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sun 7:30 -10:30 p.m., Halloween night 8 - 11 p.m.; $15; 752-5663 or nashvillenightmare.com. Scream Creek Haunted Woods (Oct. 5 - 27) Located
at Honeysuckle Hill Farm, this haunted jaunt is not suitable for small children. 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield; Every Friday and Saturday night, dark to 11 p.m.; $15 (a $20 combo ticket also includes the flashlight corn maze, hayride and the farm’s other attractions); 382-7593 or screamcreek.com.
Slaughterhouse (Oct. 5 - 31) One of Nashville’s oldest haunted houses has some high-tech effects. 423 Sixth Ave. S., Nashville; Fri - Sat 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sun (and Halloween night) 7 - 11 p.m.; $13; slaughterfest.com. (please turn the page)
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Private School Open Houses
Academic Excellence • Passion for Christ • Leadership Development
If you are considering a private education for your child, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know many of the private schools in Middle Tennessee. You’ll find this month’s Calendar is chockfull of ads for these Open Houses. Keep on turning the pages – all the way to page 91 – to find more.
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See performances by the Chinese Arts Alliance and many more groups from different cultures during Celebrate Nashville on Saturday, Oct. 6.
mon 1 Exhibit Opening Sam Davis Home hosts “Cult of Mourning”
FREE Dyslexia Awareness Forum Parents and teachers can get information about dyslexia. Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro; 6 - 8 p.m.; 494-8880.
which was at its peak from 1850 - 1890. All ages can see the house prepared for a funeral, with draped mirrors and stopped clocks. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, Oct. 31. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $8.50 adults, $3 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.
Knee High Naturalist: Wiggling Worms Preschoolers and parents can learn about squirmy creatures that live in the soil while investigating earthworms up close. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child couple in advance, $15 at the gate; 370-4672 or owlshill.org.
Fall Break Enrichment Workshop Ages 7 - 13 can learn
FREE La Leche League of Williamson County Expectant mothers can learn more about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1153 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 10 a.m.; 834-3287.
about contemporary etiquette, health and wellness, setting goals and basic modeling techniques. The workshop runs through Friday, Oct. 5. Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $89; 904-2787 or boroarts.org/ education/classes.
Knee High Naturalist: Wiggling Worms Preschoolers
and parents can learn about squirmy creatures that live in the soil while investigating earthworms up close. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child couple in advance, $15 at the gate; 370-4672 or owlshill.org.
tue 2 FREE Dork Diaries Party Ages 8 - 12 can make a Dork Diary and celebrate the world of Nikki Maxwell. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 5 p.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.
FREE Library Courtyard Concert All ages can bring lunch
and enjoy Latin music by Rachel Rodriguez. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.; library. nashville.org.
FREE Nashville Mocha Moms Open House This group
of mothers of color hosts an open house focusing on health and wellness. Childcare is available. Lake Providence Baptist Church, 5891 Nolensville Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 944-6141 or nashvillemochamoms.org.
FREE National Night Out All ages can come together and
take a stand against crime while enjoying refreshments, games and activities. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 5 - 8 p.m.; 895-5040 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
Tuesdays for Tots: Painterly Pumpkins Preschoolers and parents can visit the pumpkin patch for inspiration then stop by the studio to use finger paints to create a pumpkin craft. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 children; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
wed 3 FREE Bird Club All ages can learn about birds and their behavior. General Bragg Trailhead, 1450 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial See a remastered version of this family favorite flick on the big screen in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Regal Green Hills 16, 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville and Regal Opry Mills, 570 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville.; 7 p.m.; $12.50; regmovies.com. FREE Open House Day All ages can tour the observatory
and meet astronomers. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu.
FREE Rachel Sumner Family entertainer Rachel Sumner
performs interactive music for ages 10 and younger. Green Hills Library, 3701 Benham Ave, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5863 or rachelsumner.com.
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Taking the best of what students are to make them the best of what they can be. As the only university-operated, faith-based college preparatory school in Middle Tennessee, Lipscomb Academy offers students more of what they need to be the best that they can be. Including a 360-degree education that develops academics, spirituality, fine arts and athletics. Find out more by attending one of our open houses, by setting up shadow sessions (where students spend part of or an entire day going to classes) or by arranging a private tour. Mark your calendar, and let us introduce you to all the exciting things happening at Lipscomb Academy.
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thu 4 FREE Corn Hole and Coffee All ages can learn the game of cornhole. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S Front St, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. Dig It! Homeschool Day Preschoolers and older can partici-
pate in an on-site archaeology dig on the property. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; $5 per student; 356-0501, ext. 31, or bellemeadeplantation. com.
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy Please see page 71. Kool-Aid Krafts Ages 3 - 4 can experiment with Kool-Aid
crafts like finger paint, scented clay and more. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Pioneer Kids Ages 9 - 15 can learn lessons in local history, storytelling, old-time music, clogging, crafts, games and more. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 - 5 p.m.; $5 per week; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE StrollerCoasters Parents with children ages 5 and
younger can have fun during a stroller exercise program followed by kids’ activities. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 - 10:30 a.m.; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
SunTrust Classical Series: Beethoven’s Fifth The Nashville Symphony performs an evening of music featuring works by Beethoven, Hayden and Stephen Paulus. This concert will be recorded for future release. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $49 - $119; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org. The Price is Right, Live! The touring version of this popular
TV game show allows audience members to win cash and merchandise. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $20 - $40; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
Vino on the Veranda This fundraiser for First Steps includes
a wine tasting and silent auction. Flyte World Dining and Wine, 718 Division St., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $100; 690-3091, ext. 229, or firststepsnashville.org.
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fri 5 Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy Please see page 71. FREE First Friday Art Show All ages can view the work of local artists while the Art League explains the artwork. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. FREE Love at the Lake Art Show This benefit for Friends
of Radnor Lake features nearly 200 plein air paintings for sale. Radnor Lake Natural Area, 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 373-3467 or radnorlake.org.
SunTrust Classical Series: Beethoven’s Fifth The Nashville Symphony performs an evening of music featuring works by Beethoven, Hayden and Stephen Paulus. This concert will be recorded for future release. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $49 - $119; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org. Teen Fright Night Ages 11 - 15 can watch a suspenseful movie and participate in a costume contest. Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Dr, Spring Hill; 6:30 p.m.; $5; 3020971, ext. 14, or wcparksandrec.com. Toddler Time with Thomas Ages 5 and younger can
learn cognitive skills in a playful environment. Sports*Com, 120 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3; 907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Wetland Walk All ages can join a naturalist for a guided walk
through the wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 6 10th Annual Low Country Boil All ages can take in a night of shrimp and Cajun food, music, dancing, a silent auction and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Sherry’s Run and the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition. Southfork Subdivision, 2212 Cartel Drive, Lebanon; 6 - 10 p.m.; $50; lowcountryboiltn.com. FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet a resident education animal that calls Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
sixth annual rutherford parent’s fall kids fest
Local kids can decorate cookies during the fall kids fest.
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utherford Parent’s premier outdoor fall family festival features live stage performances, children’s entertainers, inflatables, pumpkin decorating, face painting, arts and crafts stations, food, vendor booths, prize giveaways and more. Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 20. The festivities take place at The Avenue, Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free. Call 256-2158 or visit rutherfordparent.com.
ARTivities Families can visit the studio for interactive art and nature-themed craft activities. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. Blair Student Musicians Families can drop by the Museum of Art and listen to live music by students from the Blair School of Music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. Bluegrass in the Herb Garden Families can relax in the herb garden while local musicians perform bluegrass music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
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FREE Celebrate Nashville All ages can explore the tradi-
tions of more than 40 cultures through live music and dancing on five stages, crafts, food and an interactive children’s area featuring storytelling, puppet shows, hands-on art projects, games and more. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; celebratenashville.org.
FREE Corn Hole and Coffee All ages can learn the game of cornhole. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Country Ham Festival Ham it up during this annual festival featuring food, live music, arts and crafts, hog-calling competitions and a children’s area with inflatables and “Farmer for a Day” activities. Tennessee Children’s Home, Hughes St., Spring Hill; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; $3 ages 6 and older; 931-486-3300 or countryhamfest.com. Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy Please see page 71. FREE Family Day All ages can spend a day at the farm with hayrides, a petting zoo, games, fishing, children’s music, food and more. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 550-6947 or franklintn.gov/parks.
FREE Family Fall Festival This community event features inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, games, prizes, food, hose and train rides, and more. Central Pike Church of Christ, 4240 Central Pike, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 883-2696 or centralpikecofc.org.
Family Studio Drop-in ARTivities Families can visit the
studio for interactive art and nature-themed activities. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE HCA at the Streets Hendersonville Christian Academy hosts this event for all ages that features inflatables, a rock climbing wall, face painting, vendor booths, food and more. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 824-1550 or hcacrusaders.com.
FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Children ages 5 - 12 can build wooden fire trucks from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Find a location near you at homedepot.com. FREE Inglewood Octoberfest Families can enjoy breakfast and a festival that includes a craft fair, flea market, silent auction and a chili lunch. Inglewood Baptist Church, 3901 Gallatin Pike, Nashville; 7 p.m. - 3 p.m.; 519-2048. FREE Love at the Lake Art Show This benefit for Friends
of Radnor Lake features nearly 200 plein air paintings for sale. Radnor Lake Natural Area, 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 373-3467 or radnorlake.org.
FREE Madison Music & Folklife Festival All ages can enjoy live music, artisan-inspired crafts, food, children’s activities and more. Amqui Station & Visitor’s Center, 301 Madison St., Marshall; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 891-1154 or amquistation.org. FREE Main Street Festival All ages can enjoy a day of live music and other entertainment, craft booths and more. Downtown Gallatin, S. Main St., Gallatin; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 452-5692.
FREE Nashville Heart Walk Garner pledges and walk to
raise money for the American Heart Association. Additional attractions include videos, games, live music and children’s activities. Vanderbilt University Sports Field, Natchez Trace and Children’s Way, Nashville; 8 a.m.; nashvilleheartwalk.org.
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure continues through Sunday, Oct. 7 at Nashville Children’s Theatre. Please see “On Stage,” page 101, for details. FREE OSLA Oktoberfest Enjoy live music, German food,
pumpkin decorating, kids’ activities and more. Our Savior Lutheran Academy, 5110 Franklin Rd, Nashville; 4 - 6 p.m.; 8331500 or oslanashville.org.
FREE Puppets on the Porch All ages can sing along with
wild animal puppets as they teach about their habitats and daily lives. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Puppy Plunge All ages can bring their dogs for a dip
in the outdoor pool (dogs only in the pool). Sports*Com, 120 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Rachel Sumner Family entertainer Rachel Sumner
performs interactive music for ages 10 and younger. East Branch Library, 206 Gallatin Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5860 or rachelsumner.com.
FREE Shakespeare Allowed All ages can participate in (or just listen to) a reading of Richard II. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St, Nashville; 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org. FREE Star Wars Reads Day All ages can read Star Wars
stories then do a related craft project. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.
FREE Station Camp Elementary Fall Carnival All ages
can bounce on inflatables, participate in live and silent auctions, play games, listen to live music and more. Station Camp Elementary, 1020 Bison Trail, Gallatin; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 766-3320 or sce. sumnerschools.org.
Sunrise Saturday Bounce All ages can spend the morning bouncing on inflatables. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drivr, Nashville; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville. tn. (please turn the page)
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Private School Open Houses
What I love about Overbrook School: “I love the friendships my child has made.”
Helping Nashville’s children grow in grace and knowledge for more than 75 years By eighth grade our students will have:
Overbrook is an independent, co-ed Catholic elementary school for grades pre-kindergarten to eight. Teachers and the Dominican sisters combine rigorous academics with faith formation. Tuition assistance is available as well as morning bus service.
4210 H a r d i n g P i ke Na sh vi l l e, T N 37 2 0 5 615.2 9 2 . 51 3 4 www. ov e r b r oo k . e d u
OPEN HOUSE NOV. 14 9.15 a.m.
Written and illustrated more than thirty text books • Splashed in the rain, slid in the snow or basked in the sun–daily • Delved with wonder into botany, physics and chemistry • Explored ancient lands, distant galaxies and the depths of Earth • Tended a garden, built a shelter and slept under the stars • Played an instrument for eight years • Encountered saints and scoundrels in mythology, history and literature • Read in Spanish, sung in Sanskrit and recited in Hebrew • Discovered beauty in geometry • Competed in a Greek Pentathlon • Built a portfolio of watercolor paintings • Sung madrigals and acted in eight plays • Whittled wood and knitted socks • Marched with Romans and dreamed with inventors. Call to reserve your space for a Windows on Waldorf (WOW) tour! October 3rd, 17th and 24th • Call 354-0270 ext 31 3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 www.lindenwaldorf.org • 615.354.0270
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Children can decorate pumpkins and participate in other hands-on activities during the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital’s We Care for Kids Day on Sunday, Oct. 7. SunTrust Classical Series: Beethoven’s Fifth The Nashville Symphony performs an evening of music featuring works by Beethoven, Hayden and Stephen Paulus. This concert will be recorded for future release. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $49 - $119; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org. FREE Super Saturday All ages can play on the kids’ activity
table and participate in craft projects. Parent-Teacher Stores: 2214 Bandywood Drive, Nashville (292-3533); 203 Williamson Square, Franklin (599-3477); 131 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro (895-6131); and 780 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville (859-3007); 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 292-3533 or parent-teacherstoreusa.com.
Train Robbery Excursion All ages can ride the rails to
Watertown and enjoy a mock train robbery during the trip. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; $21 - $75; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
Tree Climbing Demonstrations All ages can watch how
arborists maneuver in a tree while performing tree care tasks. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE UMC Fall Fair This family event features a yard sale,
farmers’ market, bake sale, crafts store, live and silent auctions, children’s activities, food and more. Antioch United Methodist Church, 41 Tusculum Road, Nashville; 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 832-6248 or antiochumc.net.
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sun 7 Country Ham Festival Ham it up during this annual festival featuring food, live music, arts and crafts, hog-calling competitions and a children’s area with inflatables and “Farmer for a Day” activities. Tennessee Children’s Home, Hughes St., Spring Hill; 12 - 6 p.m.; $3 ages 6 and older; 931-486-3300 or countryhamfest.com. Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy Please see page 71. Drawing Room Concert Series Families can visit the art
museum’s drawing room and listen to live music performed by students from Belmont’s School of Music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Family Day All ages can enjoy storytelling, hop on a
hayride and play outdoor games like croquet, horseshoes and corn hole. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 1 - 4 p.m.; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.
FREE Love at the Lake Art Show This benefit for Friends
of Radnor Lake features nearly 200 plein air paintings for sale. Radnor Lake Natural Area, 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 373-3467 or radnorlake.org.
FREE We Care for Kids Day Hosted by the Monroe Carell
Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and sponsored by Nashville Parent, this event features live music, games and interactive booths with activities promoting health, safety and being active. Sports Club Field, 25th Avenue South and Children’s Way, Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m.; childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org/wecareforkidsday.
mon 8 FREE Love at the Lake Art Show This benefit for Friends of Radnor Lake features nearly 200 plein air paintings for sale. Radnor Lake Natural Area, 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville; 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 373-3467 or radnorlake.org. FREE Rachel Sumner Family entertainer Rachel Sumner
performs interactive music for ages 10 and younger. Donelson Library, 2315 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5859 or rachelsumner.com.
tue 9 FREE La Leche League of Rutherford County Get support and answers about breastfeeding. Crossway Baptist Church, 4194 Shelbyville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 6 - 8 p.m.; 931-308-9817.
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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum takes its popular Musical Petting Zoo out to different community locations throughout the month. Kids can try their hands on different instruments on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Hadley Park Library. FREE Library Courtyard Concert All ages can bring lunch and enjoy rockabilly music by Jason D. Williams. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.; library. nashville.org. FREE Rachel Sumner Family entertainer Rachel Sumner
performs interactive music for ages 10 and younger. Hadley Park Library, 1039 28th Ave. N., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5865 or rachelsumner.com.
Tuesdays for Tots: BLUEgrass in the Garden Preschoolers and parents can stop by the studio to create a melodic masterpiece. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 children; 356-8000 or cheekwood. org.
wed 10 FREE Musical Petting Zoo Staff from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will have a variety of instruments for children of all ages to learn about and play. Hadley Park Library, 1039 28th Ave. N., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org. FREE Rachel Sumner Family entertainer Rachel Sumner
performs interactive music for ages 10 and younger. Thompson Lane Library, 380 Thompson Lane, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-
5873; and Watkins Park Community Center & Library, 612 17th Ave. N., Nashville; 2:30 p.m.; 862-8468 or rachelsumner.com.
thu 11 Al Menah Temple Shrine Circus Human and animal performers join forces to bring circus fun to local families. For an additional fee, animal rides will be offered before and after each show. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $12 - $25; 226-7766 or nashvillecircus.com.
Pioneer Kids Ages 9 - 15 can learn lessons in local history, storytelling, old-time music, clogging, crafts, games and more. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 - 5 p.m.; $5; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. FREE StrollerCoasters Parents with children ages 5 and younger can have fun during a stroller exercise program followed by kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 - 10:30 a.m.; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. Titans Football All ages can cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Pittsburgh Steelers. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $35 - $287; 565-4200 or titansonline.com.
FREE Corn Hole and Coffee All ages can learn the game of cornhole. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Kool-Aid Krafts Ages 3 - 4 can experiment with Kool-Aid
crafts like finger paint, scented clay and more. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Musical Petting Zoo Staff from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will have a variety of instruments for children of all ages to learn about and play. Madison Branch Library, 610 Gallatin Pike N., Madison; 4 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
fri 12 Al Menah Temple Shrine Circus Human and animal performers join forces to bring circus fun to local families. For an additional fee, animal rides will be offered before and after each show. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $12 - $25; 226-7766 or nashvillecircus.com. FREE Movies at the Library All ages can watch a PG-rated Halloween themed movie. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main S.t, Gallatin; 2 p.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.
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The Al Menah Shrine Circus comes to Nashville Municipal Auditorium Oct. 11 - 14. FREE Southern Festival of Books This celebration of the written word features authors, panel discussions, a children’s stage, performers and musicians. War Memorial Plaza, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 12 - 6 p.m.; humanitiestennessee.org. Toddler Time with Thomas Ages 5 and younger can
American Girl Fashion Show This fundraising event for
Mercy Children’s Clinic features a fashion show presenting historical and contemporary styles, refreshments, door prizes and more. Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; $35; 790-0567 or mercytn.org.
learn cognitive skills in a playful environment. Sports*Com, 120 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3; 907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet a resident
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ARTivities Families can visit the studio for interactive art and
FREE 33rd Annual Oktoberfest Families can enjoy authentic German food, polka dancing, street performers, live musical entertainment, children’s activities, arts and crafts, exhibits and more. Six blocks between the Bicentennial Mall and Taylor Street, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; nashvilleoktoberfest.com.
FREE Active Learning Center Fall Festival Activities
for children ages 1 - 8 include inflatables, carnival games, live entertainment, vendor booths and food. Active Learning Center, 7676 Old Harding Pike, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 662-1362 or activelearningcenters.com.
Al Menah Temple Shrine Circus Human and animal performers join forces to bring circus fun to local families. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $12 - $25; 226-7766 or nashvillecircus.com.
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education animal that calls Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
nature-themed craft activities. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Biscuits & Bluegrass Festival This eighth annual
family event features live bluegrass music, free Loveless Cafe biscuits throughout the day, hands-on arts and crafts demonstrations and the grand opening of the new Lil’ Biscuits store for kids, pets and more. Loveless Cafe, 8400 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 646-9700 or lovelesscafe.com.
Blair Student Musicians Families can drop by the Museum of Art and listen to live music by students from the Blair School of Music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 3568000 or cheekwood.org. Bluegrass in the Herb Garden Families can relax in the
herb garden while local musicians perform bluegrass music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Bluegrass, Bar-B-Que and Blazing Metal All ages can enjoy games, rides, live music, barbecue and a foundry metal pour. Narrow Gate, 242 Dry Prong Road, Williamsport; 2 p.m.; free admission, but dinner is $10 adults, $5 children; 931583-0633 or narrowgatefoundation.org/bbbevent.aspx.
FREE Corn Hole and Coffee All ages can learn the game of cornhole. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Enchanted Forest All ages can walk through an enchanted
forest where they will stop along the way to hear stories from its inhabitants. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 3 - 5 p.m. or 6 - 8 p.m.; $10 in advance, $15 at the gate; 370-4672 or owlshill.org.
Exhibit Opening Good For You! Healthy Fun on the Run
teaches kids the importance of balancing good food choices with physical activities. The exhibit runs through January 21, 2013. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 ages 2 - 12; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com.
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Private School Open Houses
Building Boys into Better Men Montgomery Bell Academy is a school where boys are taught the value of leadership and character; are equipped with the fundamental tools to succeed in the classroom and beyond; develop an appreciation for the effort required to achieve excellence; and form friendships that last a lifetime. MBA is home to: • 21 National Merit Semifinalists from the Class of 2013 • 2012 Science Olympiad & MathCounts State Champions • 2011-12 State Champions in Swimming, Rifle, and Tennis • grants that send more than 100 students per year to immersion programs in the United States and abroad • active community service that includes soup kitchen, peer tutoring, Race for the Cure, and Time to Rise • an average class size of 14 and a 7 to 1 student-teacher ratio • 25 Advanced Placement offerings • international exchanges and programs to Great Britain, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Colombia, and China • $1.75 million in need-based financial aid
Admission Preview Day Sunday, October 28 @ 4 p.m.
4001 HARDING ROAD • NASHVILLE, TN 37205 • 615-369-5316 WWW.MONTGOMERYBELL.EDU
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Children can participate in a variety of hands-on activities during the Biscuits & Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13. Family Studio Drop-in ARTivities Families can visit the
studio for interactive art and nature-themed activities. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Goo Goo Cluster Jog ‘n Hog Ages 10 and older can chal-
lenge their bodies, minds and stomachs by running two miles, stopping to eat six Goo Goo Clusters, then running two miles back to the starting point. Participants receive a race T-shirt and commemorative “hog tag.” Shelby Park, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $45; jognhog.com.
FREE Halloween in the Park All ages can play games, make crafts and receive treats. Charlie Daniels Park, 1100 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 758-6522. FREE Healthy Family Fest This community event show-
cases opportunities for families to be active, eat right and live a healthy lifestyle. Activities include health screenings, live demonstrations and participation events. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 862-5160.
FREE Oktoberfest Families can enjoy live German music
on four stages, German food, arts and crafts booths, and a children’s Funland featuring games, pony rides, face painting, clowns, music and more. Historic Germantown, Seventh Avenue North, Nashville; 9 a.m.; 876-7558 or nashvilleoktoberfest.com.
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FREE Public Safety Day The Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department and other public safety organizations host activities for all ages. Kroger, 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 371-0170. FREE Puppets on the Porch All ages can sing along with
wild animal puppets as they teach about their habitats and daily lives. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Rachel Sumner Family entertainer Rachel Sumner
Festival. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; $35 - $155; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
TACA Day All ages can watch master artists transform stone, wood and clay into pieces of art, then stay to watch them exercise their pumpkin-carving skills. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. FREE Touch A Truck Kids of all ages can explore a variety
performs interactive music for ages 10 and younger. Bellevue Public Library, 650 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5854 or rachelsumner.com.
of big vehicles ranging from construction machines to public service ones. Thompson’s Station Church, 4690 Columbia Pike, Thompson’s Station; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 302-0971, ext. 16, or wcparksandrec.com.
FREE Southern Festival of Books This celebration of the written word features authors, panel discussions, a children’s stage, performers and musicians. War Memorial Plaza, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; humanitiestennessee.org.
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Sunrise Saturday Bounce All ages can spend the morning
bouncing on inflatables. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville. tn.
Super Fall Foliage Excursion Train All ages can ride a train to Monterey and observe the changing colors. During the two-hour layover, passengers can enjoy the Standing Stone
Al Menah Temple Shrine Circus Human and animal performers join forces to bring circus fun to local families. For an additional fee, animal rides will be offered before and after each show. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; $12 - $25; 226-7766 or nashvillecircus.com.
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A school that’s about all the possibilities. Some children discover their future with folded paper games or silly word doodles they make in the margins of their notebooks. But no matter how your children decide what they want to be,
philanthropist
master thespian
Franklin Road Academy makes anything possible.
––– Open HOuse events ––– nOvember 10, 2012 and January 26, 2013 Grades PreK – 12 Please call the admission office for reservations or a personal tour of the campus.
(615) 832-8845 www.franklinroadacademy.com
science whiz
hockey star
The Covenant School Academic Excellence in Christian Education
Experience Covenant Kindergarten Days! Thursday, October 25 & Thursday, November 15 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Call 467-2313 or email Diana Apple at dapple@thecovenantschool.com to register. Spaces fill quickly, so don't delay!
33 Burton Hills Boulevard | Nashville, TN 37215 | (615) 467-2313 | www.thecovenantschool.com
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Families can meet Ted the Organ Grinder during the 33rd Annual Oktoberfest in historic Germantown on Saturday, Oct. 13. Drawing Room Concert Series Families can visit the art museum’s drawing room and listen to live music performed by students from Belmont’s School of Music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. Music with a Mission This fundraiser for the Nashville Rescue Mission features the Nashville Symphony, Amy Grant, Restless Heart, Ricky Skaggs and more. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $32 - $115; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org. FREE Southern Festival of Books This celebration of the
written word features authors, panel discussions, a children’s stage, performers and musicians. War Memorial Plaza, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; humanitiestennessee.org.
mon 15 FREE Musical Petting Zoo Staff from the Country Music
Hall of Fame and Museum will have a variety of instruments for children of all ages to learn about and play. East Branch Library, 610 Gallatin Pike N., Madison; 10:30 a.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
WWE Raw All ages can enjoy an evening of wrestling action.
Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $18.20 $99.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
tue 16 FREE La Leche League of Williamson County Expect-
ant mothers can learn more about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1153 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 6:15 p.m.; 834-3287.
Tuesdays for Tots: TRAINS! Preschoolers and parents can explore the TRAINS: Tennessee in G exhibit, then create a traininspired craft in the studio. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 children; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
wed 17 FREE Arts and Crafts Day Ages 3 and older can join staff from Lowes to do craft projects. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 2 p.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.
FREE Rachel Sumner Family entertainer Rachel Sumner
performs interactive music for ages 10 and younger. Pruitt Public Library, 117 Charles E. Davis Blvd., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 8625985 or rachelsumner.com.
thu 18 FREE Corn Hole and Coffee All ages can learn the game of cornhole. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE First Choice Festival Metro Schools hosts this event showcasing the various school choices available to Nashville families, including zoned and choice schools like magnets and charters. McGavock High School, 3150 McGavock Pike, Nashville; 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; 259-4636 or mnps.org. Kool-Aid Krafts Ages 3 - 4 can experiment with Kool-Aid crafts like finger paint, scented clay and more. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. (please turn the page)
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Lunch and Lecture: Historic Gardens of Middle Tennessee All ages can enjoy lunch while listening to local
gardener Justin Stelter discuss the history of gardening in Middle Tennessee while pointing out three great local gardens: Cheekwood, The Hermitage and Carnton Plantation. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 12 - 1 p.m.; $15 members, $25 non-members; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Pioneer Kids Ages 9 - 15 can learn lessons in local history, storytelling, old-time music, clogging, crafts, games and more. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 - 5 p.m.; $5; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. FREE StrollerCoasters Parents with children ages 5 and
younger can have fun during a stroller exercise program followed by kids’ activities. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 - 10:30 a.m.; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Taste of Wilson County All ages can mingle with local chefs
and sample their food while enjoying live music. Proceeds benefit the Wilson County Education Coalition. Wilson Bank & Trust, 623 W. Main St., Lebanon; 5 - 8 p.m.; $20; tasteofwilsoncounty.com.
FREE Tennessee Center for Dyslexia Open House
Parents can meet staff, tour the center and hear about dyslexia and how it affects children in the state of Tennessee. Tennessee Center for the Study & Treatment of Dyslexia at MTSU, 200 N. Baird Lane, Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; 494-8880.
fri 19 14th Annual Fall Harvest Hayride All ages can listen and sing along to live music while toasting marshmallows and eating s’mores around the campfire, then embark on an old-fashioned hayride. General Bragg Trailhead, 1450 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 5:30 - 8 p.m.; $2 ages 3 and older; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. 31st Annual Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow
All ages can enjoy this Native American celebration that includes dancing, music, demonstrations and more. Longhunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville; 9 a.m.; $6 adults, $3 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger; 232-9179 or naiatn.org.
Cosmic Bounce Night All ages can bounce on inflatables
with cosmic lighting and receive a glow bracelet. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn.
Exhibit Opening Headstones, Hearses and Heartache: 200
Years of Mourning Customs explores Victorian mourning customs as the mansion is placed in mourning. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, Oct. 31. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students and children, free ages 5 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandmuseum.org.
FREE Family Harvest Days All ages can enjoy inflatables, wagon rides, carnival games, a magic show, food and more. Rutherford County Baptist Church, 5742 Seminary Road, Smyrna; 4 - 7:30 p.m.; 355-9710 or rcbaptistchurch.org.
Franklin Wine Festival Adults can enjoy live entertainment
while sampling from more than 300 wines and food from 30 local restaurants. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 7 - 10 p.m.; $75 in advance, $85 at the door; franklinwinefestival. kintera.org.
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Museum Curator Myers Brown tells the tale of Tennessee’s Bell Witch and the mysterious bucket during Haunted Museum at the Tennessee State Museum on Saturday, Oct. 20. Find event details on page 73.
Private School Open Houses
Call for a tour today! Toddlers (18 months) - 8th Grade www.montessoriacad.org 6021 Cloverland Drive Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 p (615)833-3610 f (615)833-3680 Accredited by AMS & SACS
OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Faith Leads Us Beyond oUrseLves 117 Caldwell Drive ~ Hendersonville, TN (615) 822-2375 ~ www.jp2hs.org
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Rascal Flatts Enjoy a night of country music starring Rascal Flatts with guests Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $28 $62.75; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com. FREE Third Friday Night Concert Series All ages can bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to the village and enjoy live bluegrass music. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 7 - 9:30 p.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks. Toddler Time with Thomas Ages 5 and younger can
learn cognitive skills in a playful environment. Sports*Com, 120 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3; 907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
sat 20 FREE 25th Annual Oktoberfest All ages can get into the fall spirit with crafts, food, art, live entertainment, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games and more. Wilson Bank & Trust, 623 W. Main St., Lebanon; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 443-6522 or wilsonbank.com.
31st Annual Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow
All ages can enjoy this Native American celebration that includes dancing, music, demonstrations and more. Longhunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m.; $6 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 232-9179 or naiatn.org.
FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet a resident
education animal that calls Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
ARTivities Families can visit the studio for interactive art and nature-themed craft activities. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. Birds of Prey Show All ages can see a live bird show featur-
ing American raptors. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Kids can participate in old-time games and activities during the Music & Molasses Festival at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Oct. 20 - 21.
Blair Student Musicians Families can drop by the Museum of Art and listen to live music by students from the Blair School of Music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
participate in mock archaeology digs. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 862-4187 or nashville.gov/parks.
FREE Franklin K-9 Dog Expo Families can celebrate
bluegrass music by local musicians. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
all-things canine with a dog walk, canine costume contest, fly ball and agility demonstrations, a police dog demo, rabies shots, microchipping, pet vendors and more. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 550-6947 or franklintn.gov/parks.
FREE Celebrate Trees! All ages can hike the Old Highway
FREE Gaming Day Ages 8 - 12 can play Wii and board
Bluegrass in the Herb Garden Families can enjoy live
or Meadow Tree Trails, enjoy crafts, play games, listen to stories celebrated autumn trees. Warner Parks Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 352-6299 or nashville.gov/ parks.
FREE Corn Hole and Coffee All ages can learn the game of cornhole. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Family Harvest Days All ages can enjoy inflatables, wagon rides, carnival games, a magic show, food and more. Rutherford County Baptist Church, 5742 Seminary Road, Smyrna; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 355-9710 or rcbaptistchurch.org. FREE Farm Day All ages can enjoy a day of farm games
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games. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.
FREE Gardens of the Native Americans All ages can
learn how people worked the land prior to European settlement. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 1 - 2 p.m.; 862-4187 or nashville.gov/parks.
Healthy Me, Healthy You Day All ages can learn how to get
fit and healthy. Explore the obstacle course, visit Germ City, taste food samples and more. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $2 ages 2 and older; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
All ages can garner pledges and participate in a walk to raise
money for the American Cancer Society. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 8 a.m.; makingstrideswalk.org.
FREE MTCS Fall Festival All ages can enjoy carnival games, a petting zoo, vendor and theme booths, hayrides and more. Middle Tennessee Christian School, 100 E. MTCS Road, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; 893-0601 or mtcscougars.org/ patrons.htm. FREE Murfreesboro Walk to Cure Diabetes All ages can
garner donations and participate in a three-mile fitness route or one-mile family fun walk that also includes other activities and educational opportunities. Proceeds benefit the Middle Tennessee chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Middle Tennessee Medical Center Campus, 1700 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; jdrf.org/murfreesborowalk.
Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival Families can participate in a wide range of activities like molasses making and tasting, music shows, dancing, horse-drawn wagon rides, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, demonstrations, a petting zoo, pony rides, farm activities and more. Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum.org.
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HAUNTED MUSEUM Saturday, October 20 • Noon to 4 p.m. • FREE
Wander along the Ghost Story Trail and hear some truly amazing (and scary) stories based on Tennessee’s legends & lore. This year the Girl Scouts will join the fun and tell campfire stories. And, for the first time, the “Bell Witch” bucket will be on view. Fun activities and snacks. Wear your Halloween costume!
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PCA Fall Festival Families can celebrate the season with
live music, a silent auction, a country store and dozens of children’s activities including Spiderweb Mountain, bungee power jumping, hayrides, a petting zoo, mechanical bull, inflatables, a toddler play area and more. Providence Christian Academy, 410 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free for adults and ages 2 and younger, children 3 and older are $20 ($50 per family) which includes most activities; 904-0902 or providencechristian.com.
FREE Puppets on the Porch All ages can sing along with
wild animal puppets as they teach about their habitats and daily lives. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Ranch Rodeo All ages can enjoy rodeo competitions and participate in activities like sack races, wheelbarrow races, horseback riding, apple bobbing, stick pony races and more. Tap Root Farm, 4104 Clovercroft Road, Franklin; 12 p.m.; $5 ages 4 and older; 594-3210 or taprootfarm.com. Rock and Road Relay Marathon and 5K All ages can
participate in a two- to four-person relay marathon or a 5K run/ walk, with all proceeds benefiting Friends of Warner Parks. Percy Warner Park Steeplechase Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 6:45 a.m.; 5K is $30, two-person relay is $135, four-person relay is $165; rockandroadmarathon.racesonline.com.
Super Fall Foliage Excursion Train All ages can ride the rails to Cookeville while taking in the autumn scenery. There is a two-hour layover for lunch. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $33 - $135; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
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Children can enjoy pony rides and other family friendly fare during the PCA Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 20. Opryland Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $25 - $30; 800-733-6779 or nashvilleglee.com.
FREE Regions Free Day of Music Twenty local ensemble
thu 25 Bank of America Pops Series: Michael W. Smith
FREE 25th Annual Oktoberfest All ages can get into the fall
— including the Nashville Symphony, Blair Suzuki Youth Ensemble and Nashville-area youth symphonies — perform throughout the day. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 1 - 9 p.m.; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Contemporary Christian music star Michael W. Smith joins the Nashville Symphony to perform his pop hits and selections from his recent orchestral album. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $44 - $129; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
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FREE Corn Hole and Coffee All ages can learn the game of cornhole. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
spirit with crafts, food, art, live entertainment, children’s games and more. Wilson Bank & Trust, 623 W. Main St., Lebanon; 12 4:30 p.m.; 443-6522 or wilsonbank.com.
All ages can enjoy this Native American celebration that includes dancing, music, demonstrations and more. Longhunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m.; $6 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 232-9179 or naiatn.org.
Drawing Room Concert Series Families can visit the art
museum’s drawing room and listen to live music performed by students from Belmont’s School of Music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Family Day Festival Enjoy hands-on art, live music,
storytelling and viewing the current exhibits. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 1 - 5:30 p.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org.
Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival Families can participate in a wide range of activities like molasses making and tasting, music shows, dancing, horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s activities, demonstrations, a petting zoo, pony rides, farm activities and more. Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum.org.
Nashville Glee for Angel Tree This musical performance
featuring groups from Centennial High School, Donelson Christian Academy, Hillsboro High School, Independence High School and Pearl Cohn High School raises money for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. Grand Ole Opry House, 2804
Rock the Cradle Country music legend Ronnie Milsap head-
lines this fundraising concert for the Baptist Hospital Foundation. The night includes a cocktail reception, dinner and live auction. The Loveless Barn, 8400 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $250; rockthecradlenashville.com.
Tuesdays for Tots: Silly Skulls Preschoolers and parents
and visit the studio and create a silly skull in honor of El Dia de los Muertos. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 children; 356-8000 or cheekwood. org.
wed 24 FREE Kids Hour Family entertainer Rachel Sumner performs interactive music for ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 550-5660 or rachelsumner.com.
FREE Life Church Fall Carnival Families can play carnival games, bounce on inflatables, visit the face painting booth and be entertained by a balloon artist. Life Church, 3688 Hwy. 109, Lebanon; 7 p.m.; 469-5190 or facebook.com/lifechurchfamily.
Fall Call of the Wild This fundraiser for Walden’s Puddle Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center includes food from the Bound’ry, drinks, animal ambassadors, special guests and more. Sound Kitchen Recording Studio, 112 Seaboard Lane, Franklin; 7 p.m.; $45 in advance, $75 at the door ($80 couples); 714-4002. Great Pumpkin Festival All ages can experience creepy thrills and science skills with Mr. Bond the Science Guy along with glass-blowing demonstrations, face painting and more. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 - 7 p.m.; $3; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Kool-Aid Krafts Ages 3 - 4 can experiment with Kool-Aid
crafts like finger paint, scented clay and more. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Musical Petting Zoo Staff from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will have a variety of instruments for children of all ages to learn about and play. Looby Library, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville; 4 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org. Pioneer Kids Ages 9 - 15 can learn lessons in local history, storytelling, old-time music, clogging, crafts, games and more. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 - 5 p.m.; $5; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. (please turn the page)
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Preschoolers can have a Halloween hoot during Tuesday for Tots: Goblins in the Garden on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Cheekwood. FREE StrollerCoasters Parents with children ages 5 and
younger can have fun during a stroller exercise program followed by kids’ activities. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 - 10:30 a.m.; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
fri 26 Bank of America Pops Series: Michael W. Smith
Contemporary Christian music star Michael W. Smith joins the Nashville Symphony to perform his pop hits and selections from his recent orchestral album. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $44 - $129; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Full Moon Pickin’ Party All ages can enjoy live bluegrass music under the light of the full moon. Steeplechase Barn at the Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $15 in advance/$20 at the gate adults, $10 ages 7 - 15, free ages 6 and younger; 370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com. Toddler Time with Thomas Ages 5 and younger can
learn cognitive skills in a playful environment. Sports*Com, 120 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3; 907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
sat 27 FREE Artclectic This fundraiser for University School of Nashville feature more than 50 artists displaying their works in various mediums along with hands-on family art activities. University School of Nashville, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 277-7460 or artclectic.org.
Bank of America Pops Series: Michael W. Smith
Contemporary Christian music star Michael W. Smith joins the Nashville Symphony to perform his pop hits and selections from
his recent orchestral album. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $44 - $129; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
El Dia de los Muertos All ages can participate in this 13th
can read and discuss spooky books. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 3 p.m.; 356-0501, ext. 31, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
annual celebration honoring the Latin American holiday with live music, dance, art activities, Mexican food, a Mexican marketplace and more. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
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FREE Kid’s Book Club Young and intermediate readers
FREE Lego Play Time Ages 3 and older can have fun building with Legos. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.
awareness for lunch cancer research via a 10K run, 5K run, goblin gallop 100 yard dash (ages 8 and younger) or a one-mile fun run. A Halloween family festival follows with a kids’ costume parade, trick-or-treating, a children’s activities area and more. Hank Thompson Plaza at the Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 8 p.m.; $35 10K, $25 5K, $10 onemile fun run, $5 goblin gallop; hankthompsontrekandtreat.org.
Papas & Mamas Sing for Healthy Birth This fundraising concert for Attachment Parenting International (API) features Delbert McClinton, Gary Nicholson, Kevin & Yates McKendree and the McCrary Sisters. Parenting expert William Sears, M.D., will present API’s “Attached at the Heart” parenting awards during the event. 3rd & Lindsley, 818 Third Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $35 - $125; 3rdandlindsley.com.
FREE Harvest Days All ages can enjoy a day of old-time music and demonstrators, cloggers, more than 40 craft artisans, an antique car show and more. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
FREE Rachel Sumner Family entertainer Rachel Sumner
FREE How-dee! Minnie Pearl’s 100th Birthday Party All ages can celebrate the life of the queen of country comedy with a live performance by Cindy Moore, an actress trained by Minnie herself to portray the late comedian. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 12 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Howl-O-Ween Fido loves a Halloween hootenanny,
too! Bring your furry one to the park for a canine costume party, including a contest and socialization fun. Fenway’s Dog Park at Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m.; 851-2255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.
In the Artist’s Studio All ages can try their hand at catapult painting. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St.,
performs interactive music for ages 10 and younger. Inglewood Public Library, 4312 Gallatin Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 8625866 or rachelsumner.com.
Sunrise Saturday Bounce All ages can spend the morning
bouncing on inflatables. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville. tn.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure All ages can par-
ticipate in a 5K or one-mile run/walk to raise money for breast cancer research. Maryland Farms, Maryland Way, Brentwood; 9 a.m.; $35 adults, $20 youth; nashville.info-komen.org/race.
The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Halloween in the Wild West This Nashville Symphony
concert for children features both American music and scary Halloween tunes. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $29; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony. org. (please turn the page)
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FREE TPOM Fall Festival All ages can play on inflatables,
enjoy carnival games and more. The Pentecostals of Murfreesboro, 1800 New Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro; 3 - 6 p.m.; 893-5906 or tpomchurch.com.
FREE Whad’ya Know About Nano? All ages can enjoy a
day of demonstrations and activities on the smallest scale — the Nano scale. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sun 28 FREE Artclectic This fundraiser for University School of Nashville feature more than 50 artists displaying their works in various mediums along with hands-on family art activities. University School of Nashville, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 277-7460 or artclectic.org.
Drawing Room Concert Series Families can visit the art museum’s drawing room and listen to live music performed by students from Belmont’s School of Music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
tue 30 BOO Bounce All ages can wear costumes, bounce on
inflatables and receive a Halloween treat. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 3 - 6 p.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/ cities/nashville.tn.
Preschool Pumpkin Patch Ages 2 - 5 can wear Halloween
costumes and play games, enter a contest and trick-or-treat. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 5 - 7 p.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Tuesdays for Tots: Goblins in the Garden Preschoolers
and parents can don costumes and trick-or-treat through the gardens, participate in craft activities and enjoy treats. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 children; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
wed 31 FREE Family Fall Festival All ages can participate in trunk-
or-treat activities, play games, enjoy food and more. First Baptist Hendersonville, 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd, Hendersonville; 6 - 8 p.m.; firstbaptisthendersonville.com.
hands-on kids Black Cat This black cat won’t bring you bad luck, and he’s a fun project for Halloween.
FREE Fall Fest All ages can play carnival games, bounce on inflatables, listen to live music, participate in a costume contest and enjoy trunk-or-treat activities. West End Church of Christ, 3534 West End Ave., Nashville; 3 - 6 p.m.; westendcoc.org.
FREE Halloween on the Square Children can get candy, play games and enter a costume contest. Downtown Square, 100 U.S. 70 Business, Lebanon; 5 p.m.; 444-5503.
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FREE Fall Festival All ages can enjoy food, games,
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inflatables, prizes and more. Joychurch , 1019 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 3 - 6 p.m.; 773-5252 or joychurch.net.
FREE Parent Q & A Occupational therapists from the Autism Counseling Center will host an informal Q & A session about how parents can help their children and what products and materials the store has to offer. Parent-Teacher Store, 203 Williamson Square, Franklin; 2 - 4 p.m.; 599-3477.
and trick-or-treat. Hendersonville City Hall, 101 Maple Drive N., Hendersonville; 3 - 5 p.m.; 822-3898 or hvilletn.org.
FREE Pumpkin Festival Tinkerbells, Power Rangers,
superheroes, goblins and ghouls of all ages can trick-or-treat, play games, enjoy hayrides and more. Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 5 - 7:30 p.m.; 851-2255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.
Titans Football All ages can cheer for the Tennessee Titans
can play games, enjoy safe trick-or-treating and participate in a costume contest at 2 p.m. (ages 12 and younger only). Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 1 - 3 p.m.; 3560501, ext. 31, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
mon 29 Halloween Movie Night All ages can come in costume while
organist Tom Trenney plays the Schermerhorn’s concert organ to accompany a screening of Murnau’s silent movie classic, Nosferatu. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $23 - $50; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Lamaze Childbirth Class Expectant moms can learn a
natural approach to childbirth during this six-week class running Mondays through Dec. 10. The Family Learning Center at Baptist Hospital, 2000 Church St., Nashville; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; $125; 284-2229 or baptisthospital.com/childbirth.
FREE Musical Petting Zoo Staff from the Country Music
Hall of Fame and Museum will have a variety of instruments for children of all ages to learn about and play. Donelson Library, 2315 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
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CLASSES & ACTIVITIES cheatham county Adventureworks The Eco-Zip Line Adventure allows
participants to glide through the forest on nine zip lines. Guides point out native trees, plants and wildlife during the hour-and-ahalf tour at 1300 Narrows Road, Kingston Springs; $54 adults, $42 ages 17 and younger (family discounts available); to make reservations, call 297-2250 or visit adventureworks.com.
davidson county Bellevue Community Center Ongoing art and recreation take place at 656 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 862-8435. BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 255-
1422; bounceu.com. Open play times are Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 3 - 6 p.m., Sat 8:30 - 10 a.m. Cost is $6.95 ($5.95 siblings); cosmic glow-in-the-dark bounces are Mon 3 - 6 p.m. and Fri 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8 ($7 siblings).
Centennial Sportsplex Fitness, ice skating, swimming and
more at 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 8628480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.
FREE Fairytales Storytime Stories and crafts every
Saturday at 11 a.m. at Fairytales Bookstore and More, 114-B S. 11th St., Nashville; 915-1960 or fairytalesbookstore.com.
FREE Family Bike Ride Enjoy an hour-long bike ride
BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-8386 or bounceu.com. Call for open bounce and preschool play date times.
FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime is every Tue and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931486-0113.
Jumper’s Playhouse Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com. Call for open bounce and toddler storytime information.
Bowie Park and Nature Center Nature programs and
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd.,
FREE Family Trivia Night Families can compete in trivia games for a chance to win a $25 gift card every Friday at 6 p.m. at Goofballs Family Fun, 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 360, Franklin; 861-3668 or letsgetgoofy.com.
Murfreesboro; 893-7439. Ongoing programs: • After School at Patterson Park: Ages 8 - 18 can participate in a variety of educational activities Mon - Fri; 4 - 6 p.m.; $2 • Family and Consumer Science: Ages 8 - 12 can learn about agriculture and natural resources every Thursday; 4 p.m.; $2 • Hip-Hop Aerobics: Ages 8 - 12 can incorporate fitness into dance routines every Monday; 4 p.m.; $2 • Homework Help: Ages 8 - 12 can get assistance with their academics Mon - Thu; 3 - 3:50 p.m.; $2 • Right Choices: Ages 8 - 18 can learn life skills every Tuesday; 4 - 6 p.m.; $2
Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040. Ongoing programs: • Water Polo: Ages 13 and older can play every Tuesday; 7 8:45 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth • Youth Volleyball Class: Ages 8 - 15 can learn volleyball skills every Thursday; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $3
events at 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sun 12 - 4 p.m.; 799-5544.
Franklin on Foot Kids can participate in the “I Spy
Downtown Franklin” scavenger hunt every Tue and Fri at 9 a.m. on Franklin’s Public Square; $9; 400-3808 or franklinonfoot.com.
Glow Galaxy Weekly open play times feature inflatables,
mini-golf, air hockey, an interactive game floor, football toss, soccer kick and basketball in a glow-in-the-dark setting at 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8, Franklin; $8 per child (adults are free); for times, call 370-4386, opt. 2.
Inside Out Several indoor play structures mimic an outdoor
environment at 615 Baker’s Bridge Road, Franklin; open play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $9 (pre-walkers are free with paying sibling), $5 pre-walkers without sibling, free for parents; 778-8733 or insideoutplaypark.com.
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FREE Lifeway Christian Store Ages 2 - 8 can enjoy stories and songs every Friday at 10 a.m. at 1725 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 771-9050.
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Monkey Joe’s This inflatable play center is located at 1580 Gallatin Pike N., Madison; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $9 Mon - Thu, $10 Fri Sun (ages 2 and younger are $5.50); 915-0561 or monkeyjoes. com.
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Monkey Joe’s This inflatable play center is located at 1648 Westgate Circle, Brentwood; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $9 Mon - Thu, $10 Fri - Sun (ages 2 and younger are $6); 377-5900 of monkeyjoes. com.
through East Nashville every Saturday at 9 a.m. Depart from Eastside Cycles, 1012 Woodland St., Nashville; 469-1079 or eastside-cycles.com.
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Monkey’s Treehouse An indoor play center located at
8074 Hwy. 100, Nashville; open play times are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $7 ages 1 - 8; 646-5002 or themonkeystreehouse.com.
FREE Musicians Corner Outdoor music and a children’s
activity area every Saturday through Oct. 27 at Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; musicianscornernashville.com.
Nashville Ghost Tours All ages can embark on a walking tour of downtown Nashville’s haunted history. Tour begins at the corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue across from the Hermitage Hotel; daily 7:45 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 7 - 11, free ages 6 and younger; 884-3999 or nashvilleghosttours.com. FREE Pottery Barn Kids Preschoolers can participate
in Book Club every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; 385-2567 or potterybarnkids.com.
FREE Radnor Lake Natural Area Nature programs at
1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. See complete schedule at radnorlake.org or call 373-3467.
rutherford county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 895-8580 or bn.com.
FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime for ages
2 - 7 is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 995-7112.
bicycle tours take place every Saturday at 11 a.m. at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 264-0183 or bn.com.
Drakes Creek Activity Center Laser Adventure, mini golf,
batting cages, game room and more at 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. 11 p.m.; 822-0232 or funandenergy.com.
Hoppity Hop Inflatable Play Center Kids can bounce
on inflatable structures at 143 New Shackle Island Road, Ste. 6-9, Hendersonville; Tue - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 1 - 7 p.m.; call or check website for open play times; $5 ages 1 - 3, $8 ages 4 and older; 265-8020 or hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter.com.
Laser Adventure Laser tag, aeroball and a rock-climbing wall at 511 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; Mon - Thu by reservation only, Fri 3:30 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m.; prices vary; 859-7753 or laseradventure.net.
My Gym Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; call 824-8002 or visit my-gym.com/hendersonville for a complete schedule and fees. FREE Tot Time Ages 5 and younger can enjoy a social hour
and play time at the Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; Thursdays at 10 a.m.; 851-2231 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.
Monkey’s Treehouse An indoor play center located at 91
Seaboard Lane, Brentwood; open play times are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $7 ages 1 - 8; 942-7911 or themonkeystreehouse.com.
My Gym Brentwood For pay-to-play, open gym and
Saturday morning class times and fees at 330 Franklin Road, call 371-5437 or visit my-gym.com/brentwood.
Pump It Up Play Time Pop-in playtime Tue, Wed and Fri
from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for preschoolers, Tue 6 - 7:30 p.m. and Thu 1 - 3 p.m. for ages 2 - 12. Pump It Up, 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood; $7 per child; 373-7867.
Shipwrecked Playhouse An indoor play area for ages 1 - 9, featuring a 30-foot wooden pirate ship at 99 Seaboard Lane, Cool Springs. Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Admission is $7. Call 866-9358 or visit shipwreckedplayhouse.com. Sodium Located at 1725 Columbia Ave., Ste. 100, Franklin, the facility includes a children’s indoor play area, and a variety of classes and workshops for kids and families. Call 260-5916 or visit sodiuminc.com. Storybook Village This indoor play center features storybook
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The Last Night of Ballyhoo (continues through Saturday,
Oct. 20; Ages 12 and older) Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; Thu - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; 221-1174 or townecentretheatre.com.
The Little Mermaid (Oct. 12 - 14; All ages) Bravo Creative Arts Center at The Father Ryan Center for the Arts, 700 Norwood Drive, Nashville; Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 and 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 reserved, $8 general admission; 599-5314 or bravocreativeartscenter.com.
Macabaret (Thursdays, Oct. 4 - 25; Ages 14 and older) Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville; $16 - $18; 5547414 or streettheatrecompany.com. Madame Butterfly (Oct. 11 and 13; Ages 8 and older)
Nashville Opera at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Sat 8 p.m.; $21.50 - $92.50; 782-4040 or nashvilleopera.org.
The Miracle Worker (Oct. 19 - Nov. 3; Ages 8 and older) Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $14 adults, $10 students; 847-0934 or lakewoodtheatre.com.
On Golden Pond (Oct. 5 - 21; Ages 10 and older) Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 and 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 students, $9 ages 12 and younger; 904-2787 or boroarts.org. Parade (Oct. 5 - 20; Ages 12 and older) Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Tue, Fri and Sat 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.; $27 adults, $25 students, $21 ages 11 and younger (Tuesdays are two-for-one nights, Thursdays are $17 all tickets, Sundays are $2 off); 7947744 or boilerroomtheatre.com.
Bravo Creative Arts Center presents The Little Mermaid Oct. 12 - 14 at The Father Ryan Center for the Arts.
Rumpelstiltskin (Saturdays, Oct. 20 - Nov. 10; All ages) Olde Worlde Theatre at The Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m.; $8; 300-0374 or oldeworldetheatre.com.
The 39 Steps (Sept. 7 - 16; Ages 10 and older) Lamplighter’s Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 4:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 students, $5 ages 4 - 12; 8528499 or lamplighterstheatre.com.
Cheaper by the Dozen (Oct. 5 - 20; Ages 10 and older)
The Shadow Box (Oct. 19 - 27; Ages 14 and older) Act 1 at Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $12; 726-2281 or act1online.com.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
The Color Purple (Oct. 7 - 27; Ages 12 and older) The
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure (continues through Sunday, Oct. 7; Ages 9 and older) Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; Sat 2 and 6:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $19 adults, $12 ages 2 - 17; 252-4675 or nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.
Deathtrap (Oct. 26 - Nov. 10; Ages 12 and older) Encore
The Sleeping Beauty (Oct. 19 - 21; All ages) Nashville Ballet at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $35 - $82; 782-4040 or nashvilleballet. com.
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Smokey Joe’s Cafe (continues through Sunday, Oct. 7; Ages 8 and older) Studio Tenn at The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $47.50 - $57.50; franklintheatre.com.
(Oct. 5 - 21; Ages 10 and older) Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Ave., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students; 893-9825 or mltarts.com.
Alice in Wonderland (continues through Sunday, Oct. 7; All
ages) Steeple Players, 260 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Thu Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15; 826-6037 or steepleplayers.org.
Anything Goes (Oct. 23 - 28; Ages 8 and older) TPAC’s
Broadway Series at Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m., Sun 1 and 6:30 p.m.; $25 - $65; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
Ballet in the Park (Monday, Oct. 1; All ages) Dance Theatre of Tennessee at Centennial Park’s Bandshell, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 6:30 p.m. pre-show entertainment, 7:30 p.m. performance; $10 suggested donation; dancetheatretn.org.
The Cemetery Club (Oct. 5 - 20; Ages 12 and older) PullTight Theatre, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $12 students; 791-5007 or pull-tight. com.
The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 students; 563-2787 or artscenterofcc.com.
Circle Players at The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $18 adults, $15 students, free ages 6 and younger (all tickets are $11 on Thursdays); circleplayers.net.
Theatre Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 ages 11 and younger; 598-8950 or encore-theatre-company.org. All ages) Nashville Ballet at the Mt. Juliet Community Center, 2765 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet; 10 a.m.; 297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.
The Desperate Hours (Oct. 12 - 28; Ages 12 and older)
Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville; Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 5 p.m.; $18 adults, $16 students; 554-7414 or streettheatrecompany.org.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Oct. 13 - Nov. 3; Ages 14 and
older) Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC’s Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 6:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; $45; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
Spreading it Around (Oct. 4 - Nov. 11; Ages 10 and older)
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu Sat 6 - 7:30 p.m. buffet (8 p.m. show), Sun 12 - 1:30 p.m. buffet (2 p.m. show); $60 adults, $45 ages 13 - 18, $35 ages 12 and younger; 646-9977 or dinnertheatre.com.
Twelve Angry Men (Oct. 18 - Nov. 4; Ages 12 and older) Studio Tenn at historic Williamson County Courthouse, 135 Fourth Ave. S., Franklin; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $47.50 $57.50; franklintheatre.com. (please turn the page)
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you’ll be “CRAZY” about the patsy cline exhibit Come on down to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to experience Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You, a fantastic new exhibit of the legendary singer’s brilliant yet brief career. Cline’s life was cut brutally short when, at the tender age of 30, she was killed in a 1963 plane crash near Camden, Tenn. The well-crafted exhibit allows Cline to tell parts of her story via correspondence with family and her first fan club president, Treva Miller, as you move through the intimate space. Sit to take in vintage video projected on a large screen showing Cline and other country music greats sharing the her story. Peruse costumes, photographs, personal belongings and Cline’s treasured salt and pepper shaker collection ... all ages will enjoy these. While Cline may be best known for chart toppers like “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,“ “I Fall to Pieces,” and the 1985 film Sweet Dreams starring Jessica Lange, the exhibit delves into the real Cline, providing a deeper appreciation for the treasured singer. The exhibit’s here through June 10, 2013, so there’s plenty of time to see it. The Hall of Fame’s located at 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville. Hours are daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $20 adults, $12 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger. Call 416-2001 or visit countrymusichalloffame.org.
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While the Franklin Theatre is known for showing family friendly movies, is home to Studio Tenn Theatre Company and a venue for famous musicians, the historic theater hosts its first concert specifically for kids early next month. On Saturday, Nov. 3, The Zinghoppers will take the stage for two shows — 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. — and it’s the first time the popular preschool band will perform in the Greater Nashville area with all five members on stage. The theater is also planning to include more children’s events in the future ... Psst: Hey, Franklin Theatre, there’s a whole world of kids’ music out there! Concert tickets are $8; purchase them at franklintheatre.com.
Cheekwood offers all sorts of arts offerings this month: Every Tuesdays for Tots program allows preschoolers to explore different themes and do art projects. On Saturday, Oct. 13, take in master artist demonstrations from the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists as they turn items like stone and wood into pieces of art. Every Saturday (except Oct. 27), from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., families can visit the studio for drop-in ARTivities, and every Saturday and Sunday, live music either fills the gardens or the Museum of Art. All activities are free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17). Cheekwood’s at 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville. Call 356-8000 or visit cheekwood.org.
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