The days of summer are here and the kids excitement, and anticipation can be felt everywhere. When the temperature hits seventy degrees, it magically turns on an inner button within every child, that raises their excitement level tenfold, but as all things go; what goes up must come down, and soon these little powerhouses of energy will be singing the dreaded "Mom I'm bored" across the land.
To prevent this from happening in your household, I've gathered up a list of places to go, and things to see with the kids this summer; that fits into everyone's budget. With a little planning you can have a great summer with plenty to do.
Nashville has plenty of activities during the summer. But we will be looking at local activities that are great deals for your money. Remember you have the summer days to provide entertainment for the kids, and that can get expensive.
- Nashville Sounds
Our #1 pick for kids entertainment and family fun. Nothing is more American than Baseball. They offer great promotional prices to most of their games, and even offer some free tickets. Located in Greer Stadium at 534 Chestnut St. in Nashville.
Phone # 615-242-4371 - Bicentennial Mall State Park-Free
Located in the shadows of the capital building; offers summer concerts in the Amphitheater, and the kid's love playing in the waters of the Rivers of Tennessee fountains. Kids get a lesson in Tennessee History without realizing it.
Phone # 615-741-5280 - Farmers Market-Free
Located next to Bicentennial Mall at 900 8th Ave N. in Nashville. Every second Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. the farmers market has a festival that includes lots of fun, games, and carnival type events for the kid's.
Phone # 615 880-2001 - Tennessee State Museum-Free
Kid's can learn about Nashville, and Tennessee history in this museum located at 505 Deaderick Street in Nashville.
Phone # 615-741-2692 - Opry Plaza Parties-Free
Give your kid's a taste of country music at these shows, located at Opryland in front of the Opry show are held every summer from June-August. - Metro Parks-Free
Metro Park's, office is located at 2565 Park Plaza in Nashville. These parks are truly Nashville's best-kept secrets. They provide an array of entertainment for adults, and children. From ballet, and symphony to movies. These parks offer an endless supply of family fun.
Phone # 615-862-8424 - Warner Park Nature Center-Free
As part of metro Parks, they offer free excursions for kid's of all ages; throughout Warner park. Pre-registration is required, and spots tend to fill up quickly. - Nashville Public Library-Free
The libraries in Nashville offer special programs year-round but during the summer these programs offer plenty of children's entertainment, from Magicians to Crafts, even on occasion, Ronald McDonald.
