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THINGS TO DO: DAILY EVENTS FRI 20
ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS: SNOWMAN (REGISTER) 615-790-5719 wcparksandrec.com Registration code 12/20: 15916 Registration code 12/27: 15917
Ages 6 - 13. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin. Today and Dec. 27 9 - 10:30 a.m. $20. Learn brush strokes while painting a snowmen on an 8 x1 0 canvas.
BEESWAX CANDLE MAKING (REGISTER)
wcparksandrec.com Registration code: 16255
All ages. Timberland Park, Mile Marker 437.2 on Natchez Trace Pkwy., Franklin. 2 p.m. $2. Learn the life history of bees then make honeycomb candles.
BELLES OF FRANKLIN & COMEDIENNE LESLIE TOWNSEND 615-786-0186 academyparktn.wcparksandrec. com
Experience Jurassic World dinosaurs in a new way when they roar their way into Bridgestone Arena Dec. 19 - 22.
All ages. Academy Park Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Ave., Franklin. 7 p.m. $20 - $30. Enjoy seasonal music by the Belles of Franklin before clean comedienne Leslie Townsend takes the stage.
FREE BELLS BEND NIGHT HIKE (REGISTER) STICKY FINGERS GRANDPARENT & ME PRESCHOOL ART CLASS (REGISTER) 615-790-5719 wcparksandrec.com Registration code: 16265
Ages 3 - 5. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin. 9:30 - 11 a.m. $15 per pair. Create art together with a holiday theme.
FREE STORYTIME WITH MRS. CLAUS
See Tuesday, Dec. 3.
WED 18
FREE KIDS’ HOUR WITH GINGER SANDS
615-550-5660 | gingersands.com
Ages 10 & younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin. 9:30 a.m. Award-winning recording artist Ginger Sands performs music for children.
FREE NIGHT HIKE (REGISTER) 615-862-8580 nashville.gov/parks
All ages. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City. 5 - 7 p.m. Enjoy the mystery of the park trails in the dark during this moderate three-mile hike.
FREE RAPTOR RHAPSODY
FREE STORYTIME WITH MRS. CLAUS
See Tuesday, Dec 3.
THU 19 FREE COOKIES, COCOA AND CRAFTS AT THE FORT (REGISTER) See Thursday, Dec. 5.
FREE EVERGREEN BEAMAN (REGISTER) 615-862-8580 nashville.gov/parks
Ages 13+. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City. 9:30 - 10 a.m. Learn about evergreen plants and winter trees.
FREE HIKE WITH A NATURALIST 615-799-5544 | bowiepark.org
All ages. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Embark on a guided hike through the nature trails.
FREE HOLIDAY GAME DAY
615-862-5872 | library.nashville.org Ages 12 - 17. Watkins Park Library, 612 17th Ave. N., Nashville. 12 - 1 p.m. Enjoy holiday games and activities.
JURASSIC WORLD LIVE
615-770-2000 jurassicworldlivetour.com
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville. Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 11 a.m., 3 & 7 p.m., Sun 1 & 5 p.m. $27.30 - $124. Experience the Jurassic World dinosaurs in a brand-new way as they make their first arena appearance. Enjoy the excitement as an adventurous story unfolds while you see favorite dinos like Indominus Rex, Blue the Raptor, Triceratops, Pteranodons, T-Rex and others from the movie franchise.
LITTLE NATURALISTS: THE LISTENING WALK (REGISTER) 615-425-3706 tnstateparks.com/parks/bledsoecreek
Ages 2 - 5. Bledsoe Creek State Park, 400 Zieglers Fort Road, Gallatin. 10:15. - 11:15 a.m. $5. Learn how to experience nature with your eyes and ears, hear a story and create a craft.
MINIATURE MASTERPIECES WORKSHOP (REGISTER) 615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com
Ages 2 - 10. Little Art House, 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. $35 - $40. Young artists with a parent can learn the process of mixed media while working on a wrapped canvas.
615-862-4187 nashville.gov/parks
All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Hear the call of the wild while exploring and listening for the animals of the night.
COLOR WHEELS CAMP CHRISTMAS (REGISTER)
615-790-5719 wcparksandrec.com Registration code 12/20: 16272 Registration code: 12/23: 16274
Ages 6 - 10. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin. 1 - 4:30 p.m. $42. Sculpt, draw and paint a holiday art project.
FREE FAMILY CAMP NIGHT (REGISTER)
615-862-4187 | nashville.gov/parks All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville. 4:30 p.m. Bring your gear and spend the night at the park’s campground.
FAMILY FRIDAY: WINTER WONDERLANDS
615-933-9644 littlearthousenashville.com
Ages 3 - 12. Little Art House, 2104 Acklen Ave., Nashville. 4 & 5:15 p.m. $20. Use science to make snow and create art.
See Wednesday, Dec. 4.
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