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.

Thu, Oct 1

Homeschool Learning Pods: Anatomy Dissection Labs – Sea Urchin

Hands-on anatomy dissection lab (sea urchin) for curious homeschoolers.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

8–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 1

The Great Pumpkin Festival featuring Monsters in the Museum

Spooky family celebration with costumes, face painting, games & crafts.

5:30 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

4–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 1

Campfire Story Time

Immersive storytelling session around a campfire in the Great Outdoors.

2:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

4–10 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

Discovery Design Time

Creative hands-on design and building activities at Discovery Center.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 1

Tinker TEC

Tinker TEC at Technology Engagement Center

3:30 PM Technology Engagement Center, Murfreesboro

4–14 yrs

Fri, Oct 2

The Great Pumpkin Festival featuring Monsters in the Museum

Pumpkin festival with monsters and Halloween fun at Discovery Center.

5:30 PM Discovery Center, Murfreesboro

$8–$152–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 2

Turtle Talk

Weekly children's program celebrating turtles at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, included with admission.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

3–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 5

Closed Mondays

Closed Mondays at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrs

Mon, Oct 5

Fall Break Campology: MATH-terminds

Fall break math camp with LEGO engineering and real-world problem-solving at Discovery Center.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

7–12 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 6

Tasty Tuesday

Make ghosty toasty quesadillas at Discovery Center's Tasty Tuesday cooking activity.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

2–8 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 8

Creature Connection: Chinchilla Foraging

Learn how chinchillas forage in nature at this hands-on Discovery Center program.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

STEAM Festival 2026

Statewide celebration of STEAM learning with hands-on exhibits and activities for all ages.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 10

STEAM-a-Palooza

Hands-on STEAM booths, live performances, and food trucks at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring.

12:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 10

Pumpkin Fun Run

Pumpkin Fun Run in Murfreesboro—festive autumn running event with a community service twist.

3:00 PM Gateway Island and Reception Center Address, Murfreesboro

Non-perishable food item0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Oct 12

SPARK! Windy Wonders

Hands-on STEM workshop exploring wind and weather at Discovery Center.

9:00 AM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–12 yrsIndoor