{"id":2302,"date":"2018-05-24T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T07:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/?p=2302"},"modified":"2019-08-26T17:14:03","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T17:14:03","slug":"30-free-things-to-do-in-nashville-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2018\/05\/24\/30-free-things-to-do-in-nashville-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Free Things To Do In Nashville With Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nashville is an amazing city to live in or visit with kids all year &#8211; and especially during the summer! Here are our favorite FREE places and events in Nashville to explore with your kids year round! Also check out this post for <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/18\/20-more-free-things-to-do-in-nashville-with-kids\/\">20 more FREE in Nashville with kids<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2312 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cdf.jpeg?resize=338%2C451&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cdf.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cdf.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cdf.jpeg?resize=560%2C747&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cdf.jpeg?resize=80%2C107&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cdf.jpeg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cdf.jpeg?w=1780&amp;ssl=1 1780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2017\/07\/26\/10-rockin-family-friendly-places-to-hear-music-in-nashville\/\">1. Musicians Corner<\/a> &#8211; Concerts and kids activities in May, June, September and October in Centennial Park.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Bring a picnic to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tnstateparks.com\/parks\/about\/bicentennial-mall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicentennial Mall State Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; play in the fountains, explore the giant map of Tennessee, check out the downtown farmer&#8217;s market and play on the lawns! Plus, every Wednesday, park <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvilledowntown.com\/go\/bicentennial-mall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tours are offered<\/a> to learn about the natural, cultural and historical resources of the area and the state of Tennessee. The tours are free and conducted at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Play at the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nashville.gov\/Parks-and-Recreation\/Water-Activities\/Spraygrounds.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cumberland Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> splash pad and playground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Head to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/library.nashville.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashville Public Library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> event &#8211; Check out the website for story times and special events at the downtown branch and at your local branch too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Discover the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nashville.gov\/Parks-and-Recreation\/Greenways-and-Trails.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashville Greenways<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; ride bikes, rollerblade, take walks (you can even add a wish to the Sylvan Park Wish Tree on the Richland Park Greenway near 51st and Wyoming).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>6. <a href=\"http:\/\/leadershipacademyllc.com\/guest-blog\/5-tips-for-hiking-with-kids\/\">Hike<\/a> &amp; explore Percy &amp; Edwin Warner Park and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nashville.gov\/Parks-and-Recreation\/Nature-Centers-and-Natural-Areas\/Warner-Park-Nature-Center.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Warner Park Nature Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Grab a parking spot at the nearby mall and walk over to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gaylord_Opryland_Resort_%26_Convention_Center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opryland Resort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explore the lush gardens, fountains, bridges and boat rides. Bring your lunch or grab a bite at one of the many restaurants.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2307\" style=\"width: 348px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2307\" class=\" wp-image-2307\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7912.jpg?resize=338%2C451&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7912.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7912.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7912.jpg?resize=560%2C747&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7912.jpg?resize=80%2C107&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7912.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7912.jpg?w=1780&amp;ssl=1 1780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7912.jpg?w=2670&amp;ssl=1 2670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wish Tree at Richland Park Greenway<\/p><\/div>\n<p>8. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.countrymusichalloffame.org\">Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum<\/a> has a free family day program almost every month, usually on a Sunday. Children can enjoy a workshop in the Hatch Show Print shop and the whole family can get a discount on admission to the museum. Also, you can get free passes to the museum through the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.nashville.org\/country-music-hall-of-fame-community-counts-passport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Counts<\/a> program at the library.<\/p>\n<p>9. Head to Saturday morning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsvilleonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kidsville<\/a> at the Parthenon where families can enjoy storytime at the feet of Athena, a free craft and free admission to the museum from 11-11:45.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Hike around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/radnorlake.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radnor Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; be sure to spot some turtles, ducks and maybe deer!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1677\" style=\"width: 348px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1677\" class=\" wp-image-1677\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Parthenon.jpg?resize=338%2C451&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Parthenon.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Parthenon.jpg?resize=768%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Parthenon.jpg?resize=769%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 769w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Parthenon.jpg?resize=560%2C746&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Parthenon.jpg?resize=80%2C107&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Parthenon.jpg?w=1780&amp;ssl=1 1780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Centennial Park<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Head to the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefairgrounds.com\/fleamarket\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashville Flea Market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds considered to be in the top 10 in the nation. The market is held every fourth weekend of the month. Entrance is free (depending on where you park, you may need to pay a few dollars for parking).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>12. <a href=\"http:\/\/fristartmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Frist Museum<\/a>\/ Artquest (free for kids 18 &amp; under, $12 for adults) Also, if you\u2019re staying in a Nashville hotel you can show your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmusiccity.com\/Content\/cms\/uploads\/NashvilleHotelKeycardPoster1000x1367.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">room keycard <\/a>at the Frist Art Museum and receive FREE admission (<i>May not apply to all exhibitions<\/i>).<\/p>\n<p>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2017\/07\/18\/5-best-independent-bookstores-in-the-south\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parnassus Books<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a beloved independent neighborhood bookstore that offers free story time events for children and free readings. Learn more about their special events <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parnassusbooks.net\/event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>14. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tennessee State Museum<\/a> is a hidden gem in Nashville. From the first Tennesseans to antebellum history to a real mummy and even a lock of Andrew Jackson\u2019s hair &#8211; this place is a fun spot to get lost with your kids.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2310\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2310\" class=\" wp-image-2310\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cb1.jpeg?resize=360%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cb1.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cb1.jpeg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cb1.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cb1.jpeg?resize=560%2C700&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cb1.jpeg?resize=80%2C100&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cb1.jpeg?resize=600%2C750&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fullsizeoutput_1cb1.jpeg?w=1780&amp;ssl=1 1780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parnassus Bookstore<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Walk across the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvilledowntown.com\/go\/shelby-street-pedestrian-bridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; great for Nashville skyline photos too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>16. Walk\/explore <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2017\/07\/26\/10-rockin-family-friendly-places-to-hear-music-in-nashville\/#0\">Broadway &amp; the Honkey Tonks<\/a>! (I always recommend doing this during the morning or early afternoon with kids, but it\u2019s totally fun to pop into the live music bars, the boot stores and check out the street musicians.)<\/p>\n<p>17. Go <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2018\/03\/22\/nashville-murals-7-more-that-we-love\/\">Music City Muraling<\/a>! #Musiccitymuraling<\/p>\n<p>18. Visit the Tennessee Agricultural Museum &#8211; check out their <a href=\"http:\/\/tnagmuseum.org\/summer.html\">Farm Fun Days!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19. Take a picnic dinner to <a href=\"http:\/\/arringtonvineyards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arrington Vineyards<\/a>. The sunset views are amazing and they usually have live music on the weekends.<\/p>\n<p>20. Explore <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nashville.gov\/Parks-and-Recreation\/Nature-Centers-and-Natural-Areas\/Shelby-Bottoms-Nature-Center\/Shelby-Bottoms-Park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shelby Bottoms Park<\/a> &#8211; Forage for blackberries at Shelby Bottoms in July.<\/p>\n<p>21. Go creek stomping &amp; exploring at Richland Creek, Edwin Warner Park or Little Marrowbone Creek at Beaman Park.<\/p>\n<p>22. Head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SceneMIP\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nashville Scene&#8217;s Movie in the park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>23. Share a taste of the Bard at Nashville\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvilleshakes.org\/shakespeare-in-the-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shakespeare in the Park<\/a> (the plays are free but donations are encouraged).<\/p>\n<p>24. Take a dip, hang out at the beach or go fishing at Percy Priest Lake.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25. Watch the sunset or 4th of July fireworks at Love Circle.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1473\" style=\"width: 457px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1473\" class=\" wp-image-1473\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=447%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=298%2C300&amp;ssl=1 298w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=140%2C140&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=560%2C564&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=80%2C81&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=180%2C180&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=24%2C24&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=36%2C36&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?resize=48%2C48&amp;ssl=1 48w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Lifts-You.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What Lifts You Mural<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26. Visit a local Farmer\u2019s Markets including the Downtown farmers market, the Sevier Park market on Tuesdays, Hip Donnelson Market on Fridays, or Richland Park Market on Saturday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>27. Take an art gallery<a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/23\/the-perfect-nashville-art-gallery-crawl\/\"> walk or tour<\/a> around Nashville\u2019s many small art galleries!<\/p>\n<p>28. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nashville.gov\/Parks-and-Recreation\/Historic-Sites\/Fort-Negley.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort Negley historical and outdoor education center<\/a>. Self-guided tours Tuesday-Friday 12-4pm and Saturday 9am-4pm.<\/p>\n<p>29. Get your tomato on at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomatoartfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tomato Art Festival<\/a> in August!<\/p>\n<p>30. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvillemusiccitycenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Music City Center<\/a> &#8211; rock in the rocking chairs, play on the outdoor spaces and explore the windows and hallways.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2863 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fullsizeoutput_1e0e.jpeg?resize=450%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fullsizeoutput_1e0e.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fullsizeoutput_1e0e.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fullsizeoutput_1e0e.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fullsizeoutput_1e0e.jpeg?resize=560%2C373&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fullsizeoutput_1e0e.jpeg?resize=80%2C53&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fullsizeoutput_1e0e.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fullsizeoutput_1e0e.jpeg?w=1780&amp;ssl=1 1780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fullsizeoutput_1e0e.jpeg?w=2670&amp;ssl=1 2670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do you have any FREE activities to add with kids in Nashville? If you&#8217;re looking for other kid-friendly Nashville posts, be sure to check out our favorite kid-friendly restaurants (part <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/26\/sarahs-5-kid-parent-friendly-restaurants-in-nashville-part-1\/\">one<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/08\/sarahs-5-kid-parent-friendly-restaurants-in-nashville-part-2\/\">two<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2018\/02\/22\/a-walk-through-history-in-nashville\/\">A Walk Through History in Nashville<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2018\/03\/22\/nashville-murals-7-more-that-we-love\/\">Favorite Nashville Murals<\/a> or some <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/index.php\/2017\/10\/17\/a-kid-friendly-staycation-in-nashville\/\">Nashville Staycation Spots<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2315 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Flora-Fauna-15.png?resize=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Flora-Fauna-15.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Flora-Fauna-15.png?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Flora-Fauna-15.png?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Flora-Fauna-15.png?resize=80%2C120&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Flora-Fauna-15.png?resize=600%2C900&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewanderingrumpus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Flora-Fauna-15.png?w=735&amp;ssl=1 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nashville is an amazing city to live in or visit with kids all year &#8211; and especially during the summer! Here are our favorite FREE places and events in Nashville to explore with your kids year round! Also check out this post for 20 more FREE in Nashville with kids! 1. 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