Things to do in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro is the fast-growing Rutherford County seat southeast of Nashville, home to the Discovery Center and Stones River National Battlefield. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Sun, Nov 15

“The Wizard of Oz” at Center for the Arts

The classic tale of Dorothy and friends comes to the stage in Murfreesboro.

2:00 PM Center For the Arts, Murfreesboro

$27+5–14 yrsIndoor

Mon, Nov 16

SPARK! Run, Turkey, Run

Festive running activity at Discovery Center—register online as spaces are limited.

9:00 AM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

3–10 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Nov 17

Tasty Tuesday

Make homemade apple donuts at Discovery Center's hands-on cooking activity.

1:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

3–10 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Tasty Tuesday at Discovery Center

Weekly animal feeding and hands-on activities at Discovery Center's Tasty Tuesday program.

3:00 PM Discovery Center, Murfreesboro

2–10 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Tiny TEC

Hands-on tech exploration for toddlers at the Technology Engagement Center.

11:30 AM Technology Engagement Center, Murfreesboro

4–10 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

All-Ages Storytime at Linebaugh

All-ages storytime gathering at Linebaugh Public Library.

10:00 AM Linebaugh Public Library, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Campfire Story Time

Immersive outdoor story time in Discovery Center's Great Outdoors exhibit.

2:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

0–12 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Nov 18

Turtle Talk

Weekly children's program celebrating turtles and reptiles—included with admission.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

2–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Discovery Center closing at 3 p.m.

Discovery Center closing at 3 p.m. at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 23

Thanksgiving Break Campology: Operation: Ocean

Marine science day camp with water sampling, turtle encounters & ecosystem exploration.

7:30 AM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Nov 23

Closed Mondays

Closed Mondays at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 27

Turkey Day

Turkey Day celebration at Discovery Center—holiday-themed hands-on activities included with admission.

10:00 AM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

2–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Nov 30

SPARK! Late Fall Garden Day: Tulip Garden

Late fall garden activity planting tulips at Discovery Center; advance registration recommended.

9:00 AM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

4–12 yrsOutdoor