Things to do in Burns

Burns is a small Dickson County town west of Nashville, best known as the gateway to Montgomery Bell State Park with its lakes and woodland trails. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Burns, Tennessee.

Sat, Jul 18

🌿"Tendrils of Summer"🌿 Art Exhibit at Montgomery Bell State Park

Art exhibit at Montgomery Bell State Park—nature-inspired work in a beautiful outdoor setting.

2:00 PM Hotel Avenue, Burns, TN 37029, United States of America, Burns

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 25

Sunset Bales

Rustic outdoor festival with hay bales & countryside charm in Burns.

9:00 AM Iron Hill Road, Burns, TN 37029, United States of America, Burns

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 8

Father Daughter Dance

Special father-daughter dance—a memorable evening together.

6:00 PM Hotel Avenue, Burns, TN 37029, United States of America, Burns

5–13 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Let’s Build and Celebrate America 250 LEGO Summer Camp

LEGO building camp celebrating America 250 at TOA Sports Performance Center.

9:00 AM TOA Sports Performance Center, Franklin

$79+5–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

The Stellars – Misson: Green

Planetarium show about environmental science at Adventure Science Center.

11:15 AM Nashville

5–14 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Thursday Market @ The Harpeth – Sip. Shop. Connect. A Weekly Pop-Up Market Experience.

Weekly pop-up market with shopping and community vibes at Harpeth Hotel.

5:00 PM Harpeth Hotel, Franklin

Free0–18 yrs

Thu, Jul 2

Music on the Lawn

Free outdoor concert series at McEwen Northside—bring a blanket.

5:30 PM McEwen Northside, Franklin

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Immersive planetarium show exploring Mars at Adventure Science Center.

1:15 PM Nashville

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Planetarium show exploring stars and cosmic powerhouses.

12:15 PM Nashville

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Tennessee Sunflower Festival

Pick sunflowers and enjoy family activities at Lucky Ladd Farms.

10:00 AM Lucky Ladd Farms, Eagleville

Ticket prices vary.0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Franklin Fire Department Storytime

Franklin Fire Dept. shares stories with little ones at the library.

9:30 AM Williamson County Public Library, Franklin

2–10 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Historic Hayes House Free Guided Tours

Free guided tour of historic Hayes House—step into Franklin's past.

12:00 PM Historic Hayes House, Franklin

Free5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

The Red Wheel

Live music from The Red Wheel at Turner Theater in Franklin.

7:30 PM Turner Theater, Franklin

$35+13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

DinoTrek at Nashville Zoo

Dino-themed experience at Nashville Zoo—explore prehistoric wonders.

9:00 AM Nashville Zoo, Nashville

$5+0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Summer Nights at Owl’s Hill

Evening nature program at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary—wildlife & outdoor discovery.

8:30 AM Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, Brentwood

$5+0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Filmmakers in Franklin Presents: 44th Anniversary Screening of The Secret of NIMH (1982) with Producer John Pomeroy

44th anniversary screening of *The Secret of NIMH* with producer John Pomeroy.

7:00 PM The Franklin Theatre, Franklin

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Smyrna Independence Day Celebration

Family Independence Day celebration with food & activities at Lee Victory Recreation Park.

5:00 PM Lee Victory Recreation Park, East Smyrna

0–18 yrsOutdoor