For December events requiring advance registration, visit nashvilleparent.com.
the dailies
Thu 26 Crafternoon Have fun
making fingerprint holiday lights. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or explorethedc. org.
FREE Movies at the Library Enjoy a screening
of A Christmas Carol. All ages. Gallatin Public Library, 123 East Main St., Gallatin; 1 p.m.; 4521722 or gallatinlibrary.org.
Nature Nuts Learn about
the center’s resident critters. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Kids enjoy the balloon drop during Countdown to Noon at the Discovery Center.
Fri 27 Shake, Rattle & Roll
Learn about percussion while making a hand-made instrument. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or explorethedc. org.
Sat 28 FREE Lego Play Time
Ages 3 and older can get creative and have fun building with Legos. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 4521722 or gallatinlibrary.org.
Predators Hockey Root
for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the Los Angeles Kings. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $33 - $400; 770-7825 or bridgestonearena. com.
Sun 29 Titans Football Root for
the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Houston Texans.
All ages. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $36 $295; 565-4200 or titansonline.com.
Mon 30 Music City Bowl Enjoy
an afternoon of football when the ACC takes on the SEC. All ages. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 2:15 p.m.; $18 - $95; 743-3130 or musiccitybowl.com.
Predators Hockey Cheer
for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the Detroit Red Wings. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $33 - $400; 770-7825 or bridgestonearena. com.
Snack Attack Make and
eat doughnut snowmen. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Tue 31 Cosmic Party Enjoy a special blacklight jump, win
door prizes and more. A balloon drop takes place at 12 p.m. to celebrate New Year’s. Hoppity Hop Inflatables, 143 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $6 ages 1 - 3, $8 ages 4 and older (for an extra $2 get a glow bracelet, horn and hat); 265-8020 or hoppityhopinflatables.com.
Countdown to Noon
Enjoy New Year’s party activities including a huge balloon drop. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $6; 890-2300.
Science a la Carte Enjoy science experiments. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or explorethedc.org. Tuesdays for Tots: Ring in the New Year Preschoolers and parents can visit the studio to make their 2014 gear to wear when the ball drops. Ages 3 - 5. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 children); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. (please turn the page)
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