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.

Tue, Sep 1

Takeover Tuesdays!

Take over Discovery Center on summer Tuesdays—hands-on exhibits all evening.

4:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

2–12 yrsIndoor

Tue, Sep 1

Campfire Story Time

Immersive storytelling under the stars at Discovery Center—stories come alive outdoors.

2:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

3–12 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 1

Tasty Tuesday

Make apple donuts at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring on Tasty Tuesdays.

1:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

3–12 yrsIndoor

Wed, Sep 2

Member Morning

Member Morning at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

9:00 AM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrs

Wed, Sep 2

Archery for Beginners at the Wilderness Station

Learn archery basics from an instructor at Barfield Crescent Park.

3:30 PM The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park, Murfreesboro

$10+7–16 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 2

Turtle Talk

Weekly children's program celebrating turtles at Discovery Center.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

2–8 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 3

Educators Night 2026

Meet Discovery Center educators & preview new field-study programs for homeschoolers.

5:30 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 3

Homeschool Learning Pods: Anatomy Dissection Labs – Cow Eye

Homeschool hands-on anatomy lab exploring real specimens at Discovery Center.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

8–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 3

Discovery Design Time

Observe microscope slides, then turn discoveries into oil-pastel art.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 4

Line Dance Night

Line Dance Night at Hop Springs

6:30 PM Hop Springs, Murfreesboro

Free0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 4

Backstage Brass at Hop Springs

Backstage Brass at Hop Springs in Murfreesboro

8:00 PM Hop Springs, Murfreesboro

$27+0–18 yrs

Sat, Sep 5

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Football vs. Murray State Racers College Football

College football: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Murray State Racers at Floyd Stadium.

6:00 PM Floyd Stadium - Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 9

Omega Delta Psi Presents: Live Laugh Love

Omega Delta Psi Presents: Live Laugh Love at Hop Springs

8:00 PM Hop Springs, Murfreesboro

Free0–18 yrs

Thu, Sep 10

Creature Connection: Rabbipult Reactions

Kids explore animal behavior through hands-on learning at Discovery Center.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 10

All Access Night: Science of Everyday Things

Hands-on science exploration at Discovery Center with all-access activities.

6:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–12 yrsIndoor