Call ahead to reserve your child’s spot! (These events require advance registration.)
parent planner Unless otherwise noted, registration is ongoing until programs are full.
St. Nick reads holiday tales to kids during Storytime with Santa on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Fairview Recreation Complex. Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com
• Camp Quest Dec. 26 - 30. Grades K - 6. Enjoy hands-on fun and experiments. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $45 per day members, $55 non-members • Home School Science Lab Tuesday, Dec. 13. Grades 1 - 8. Explore earth sciences, focusing on earthquakes and plate tectonics through a special lab and Forces of Nature planetarium show. 1 - 3 p.m. $11
Beaman Park Nature Center 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 862-8580 or nashville.gov/parks
• FREE Family Night Hike Saturday, Dec. 10. All ages. Hike under the full moon and look and listen for owls and other nocturnal critters. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Bells Bend Outdoor Center 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 862-4187 or nashville.gov/parks/nature/bbnc/index.asp
• FREE Discover the Outdoor Center Thursdays, Dec. 29. All ages. Learn about the outdoor center, and enjoy hikes and activities. 10 a.m. • FREE Family Camp Night Friday, Dec. 9. All ages. Bring your own equipment and spend the night at Bells Bend. 4:30 p.m. check in on Friday, depart 12 p.m. Saturday • FREE Night Hike Friday, Dec. 2. All ages. Explore the park after dark with a naturalist, looking for owls and other nocturnal creatures. 7:30 p.m.
Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club 550 East Main St., Hendersonville; 824-1116
• St. Nicholas Ball Saturday, Dec. 10. Adults. This benefit for the Sumner County YMCA’s Learn to Swim program includes live music, dinner, dancing a silent auction and more. 6 - 11 p.m. $75. For reservations, call 826-9622 • ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 3. All ages. Have breakfast with Santa and meet his elves, the Snow Princess, Maggie Moo and
Snowbird. Includes free photo, T-shirt and goodie bag. 9 and 11 a.m. $15 adults, $10 ages 3 - 8
BounceU 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn
• Cookies with Santa Monday, Dec. 19. Ages 2 - 12. Bounce, decorate cookies and visit with St. Nick. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 3 - 6 p.m. $8 • Drop & Shop Fridays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior. Ages 3 - 12 (must be potty trained). Drop the kids of for bouncing, games and movies while you tackle your holiday shopping list. 6 - 10 p.m. $24 ($18 siblings) • Holiday Break Create & Bounce Camp Dec. 19 - 23 and 26 - 30. Ages 3 - 12 (must be potty trained). Spend Christmas break bouncing, playing games, doing crafts and more. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $40 ($25 siblings) • New Year’s Eve at Noon Saturday, Dec. 31. Ages 3 - 12. Countdown the new year while enjoying inflatable fun. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $8 (please turn the page)
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