Indoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Rainy day? Too cold to play outside? These indoor family events around Toledo keep the kids busy whatever the weather.

Discovery Design Time
Creative design and building activity at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring.

“The Wizard of Oz” at Center for the Arts
The beloved classic *Wizard of Oz* production at Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro.

All Access Night: Fall on the Farm
Sensory-friendlyAll-access sensory-friendly evening celebrating fall at Murfreesboro's Discovery Center.

Veterans and Military Family Night
Family-focused evening celebrating veterans and military families at Adventure Science Center.

All Access Night at the Discovery Center
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly evening at Discovery Center with reduced noise, softer lighting & space.

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Planetarium show exploring stars and cosmic forces at Adventure Science Center.

Live Science Show
Hands-on live science demonstrations at Adventure Science Center.

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

“Fortuna the Time Bender vs the Schoolgirls of Doom” by Nashville Opera
Nashville Opera's inventive musical about a time-bending villain and heroic schoolgirls.

Wishing Chair Puppet Show: “A Child’s Calendar”
Charming puppet show celebrating childhood moments and seasonal rhythms.

Churchill & Roosevelt: The Christmas That Saved the World!
Historical holiday musical at TPAC about Churchill & Roosevelt's 1941 meeting.

First Kiss Friday: When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
Classic romantic comedy screening at The Franklin Theatre.

Christmas Village
Holiday shopping with 250+ artisan vendors at festive Christmas Village marketplace.

A Country Christmas + ICE!
Experience hand-carved ice sculptures of Home Alone's McCallister house plus country Christmas entertainment.

Incoming!
Planetarium show at Adventure Science Center exploring space and science.

November Timeless Tales – Children’s Read Aloud
Children's read-aloud storytelling at The Franklin Theatre in Franklin.

CYT Nashville’s “Seussical The Musical”
CYT Nashville brings Dr. Seuss's beloved musical to life with colorful staging & catchy songs.

Nightwatch
Planetarium show at Adventure Science Center—explore the night sky.

Gallatin Comic Con 2026
Comic Con brings cosplay, comics, collectibles & pop-culture fun to Gallatin.

Nashville Fall Craft and Vendor Market
Shop handmade crafts & local art at this fall vendor market at CoolSprings Galleria.

Honky-Tonk Circus Performing at Harken Hall on November 14
Honky-Tonk Circus performance at Harken Hall in Madison.

STEAMSgiving: A Thanksgiving Adventure at Brentwood Library
A free hands-on STEAM workshop celebrating Thanksgiving at Brentwood Library.

The Stellars – Misson: Green
Planetarium show at Adventure Science Center—explore stars and sustainability in an immersive dome experience.

Storytime with Nashville Symphony
Music-filled storytime with Nashville Symphony musicians at the library.

Fam Jam at Country Music Hall of Fame
Monthly music & movement class for babies and toddlers at Country Music Hall of Fame.

Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast
Brunch with live mermaid performers at the Aquarium Restaurant.

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
A colorful stage journey through four classic Eric Carle picture books at Nashville Children's Theatre.

Lowe’s Kids Workshops
Build a toy snowplow at Lowe's in this hands-on DIY workshop for kids.

Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours
Tour rare and unusual vintage cars normally kept in the Lane Motor Museum vault.

Santa’s Arrival Event at The Mall at Green Hills
Meet Santa with Nashville Predators at The Mall at Green Hills.

Larry Sparks and The Lonesome Ramblers
Larry Sparks and The Lonesome Ramblers perform at The Franklin Theatre.

SMC x Filmmakers in Franklin Presents Mulan (1998) ft. Director Tony Bancroft
Screening of Disney's Mulan with director Tony Bancroft Q&A in Franklin.

Polar Express (2004)
Classic holiday film screening at The Franklin Theatre.

Lenny Pearce – Toddler Rave World Tour
High-energy electronic dance party designed for toddlers at Marathon Music Works.

White Christmas (1954)
Classic holiday film screening at The Franklin Theatre—a family-friendly seasonal tradition.

Nashville Fall Festival at Assembly Food Hall
Browse 250+ artisan booths and enjoy seasonal fun at Assembly Food Hall's fall festival.

Appalachian Watercolor at Country Music Hall of Fame
Create Appalachian-inspired watercolor art at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

STEM Storytime
Story time meets hands-on science at Adventure Science Center.

Puppet Storytime at the Smyrna Library
Puppet characters bring stories to life at Smyrna Library's free Puppet Storytime.

Early Explorers STEM Storytime
Discover science and storytelling combined at Adventure Science Center's STEM Storytime.

Open Play Mahjong at Fork of the South
Learn and play mahjong with others at Fork of the South in Franklin.

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

Storytimes at the Brentwood Library
Story time for the youngest listeners at Brentwood Library.

Wishing Chair Puppet Show Storytime
Library Pete and friends sing, juggle, and read at Nashville Public Library's Wishing Chair Puppet Show.

Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library
Cuddle up with your little one at Franklin Library's weekly Babies and Books Storytime.

Made South Holiday Market
Shop handcrafted gifts and holiday décor from regional makers at this Franklin vendor market.

STEM Discovery Lab
Hands-on STEM activities and free demonstrations at Adventure Science Center.

Laser Prince
Laser light show at Adventure Science Center set to music and animation.

Factory Dance Nights: Line Dancing
Line dancing for families at Liberty Hall—learn steps and dance together.

Thanksgiving Break Campology: Operation: Ocean
Marine science day camp with water sampling, turtle encounters & ecosystem exploration.

Kitchen Chemistry
Hands-on science camp exploring chemistry concepts at Adventure Science Center.

Professor Brian Cox Tickets! Ryman in Nashville 11/25/26
Professor Brian Cox at Ryman—engaging science communicator and physicist in concert.

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

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
Immersive planetarium show syncing Pink Floyd's album with stunning visuals.

Pop ‘Til You Drop
Laser light show at Adventure Science Center's planetarium.

Studio Tenn presents: The Addams Family
Studio Tenn's theatrical adaptation of The Addams Family—perfect family entertainment.

Studio Tenn Presents: It’s A Wonderful Life
Studio Tenn's stage adaptation of the holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life at Turner Theater.

Plant Bingo!
Plant-themed bingo game for families at The Skylight Bar in Franklin.

Polaris
Journey through the night sky in the Adventure Science Center's planetarium show.

Homeschool Learning Pods: Anatomy Dissection Labs – Squid
Hands-on squid dissection lab plus museum time for homeschoolers.

A McCrary Kind of Christmas Featuring Emmylou Harris
A holiday concert featuring Emmylou Harris and the McCrary Sisters in Madison.

Disney’s Frozen the Musical
Disney's beloved Frozen comes to life on stage at TPAC—a musical adventure for the whole family.
Holiday Open House
Holiday celebration at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring.

To Worlds Beyond
Planetarium show 'To Worlds Beyond' at Adventure Science Center—explore space and distant worlds.

All Access Night: Holiday Party
All Access members invited to an exclusive holiday party at Discovery Center.

Creature Connection: Degrees of Pemberton
Creature Connection program exploring animal adaptations and behavior.

Laser David Bowie
David Bowie music synced to laser effects in the planetarium dome.

A Franklin Christmas Benefiting The Circle of Giving
Festive holiday concert and benefit at Liberty Hall—perfect for families celebrating the season together.

AMERICA’S LARGEST NUTCRACKER TOUR RETURNS — NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET ON SALE NOW
America's largest Nutcracker ballet tour brings the holiday classic to life with stunning sets and dancing.

Laser Holidays
Holiday-themed laser show in the planetarium—festive sci-fi fun.

2026 Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational
Elite women's college basketball tournament at iconic Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

John Berry’s 30th Anniversary Christmas Tour at Harken Hall December 20
Country artist John Berry celebrates his 30th Anniversary with a Christmas tour.

Science Showstoppers: Day 1
Day 1 of an interactive science camp at Nashville's Adventure Science Center.

$10 Pizza Tuesdays at Slim + Husky’s
Budget-friendly pizza dinner every Tuesday at Slim + Husky's in Franklin.

Science Showstoppers: Day 2
Interactive science demonstrations at Adventure Science Center—Day 2 of hands-on fun.

Polaris PJ Party
Cozy evening planetarium show where kids wear pajamas to watch Polaris.

Science Showstoppers: Week-long
Week-long science camp with hands-on experiments at Adventure Science Center.

Invention in Action
Hands-on STEM camp where kids invent and experiment at Adventure Science Center.

Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights
Grand Kyiv Ballet performs the classic Swan Lake with stunning visuals at the historic Ryman.

Laser Led Zeppelin
Iconic Led Zeppelin music paired with a laser light show at Adventure Science Center.

TWISTER
Classic Twister game at Adventure Science Center—a playful way to learn about balance and body awareness.
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