Safe Activities for Kids in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Looking for some safe but fun activities kids will love? Murfreesboro, TN has many to offer. One place designed for kids is the Discovery Center at Murfree Springs. This hands-on museum is open to the public seven days a week, year-round. Kids will enjoy the various programs and exhibits this center offers, including FETCH! Fridays where you can explore the world of math, science, and art with Ruff Ruffman.

Not far from the Discovery Center is the Oaklands Historic House Museum. Although not exclusively designed for children, the museum sponsors several events and programs for children throughout the year including Pastime Days and Easter egg hunts.

Just a few miles from Murfreesboro is the town of Smyrna, home of the Sam Davis Mansion. Several events for kids are offered throughout the year like teddy bear teas and family dinner and movie nights.

Many other events and activities are available for kids in Murfreesboro. Check out the links or the partial list of events below for more details.

http://www.rutherfordchamber.org/cvb/visitors/calendar.php?pageNum_DateSpan=1&totalRows_DateSpan=99

http://www.discoverourtown.com/TN/Murfreesboro/Events-220.html

Discovery Center Events:

Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration - FREE DAY

Monday, January 19 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In celebration of the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., The Children's Museum will offer a free admission day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. with special activities.

Chinese New Year Lantern Festival

February 06, 2009 Held at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro. 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free admission. Contact: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, (615) 890-2300

Read Across America Day at Discovery Center

March 07, 2009 Held at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro. Free admission from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contact: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, (615) 890-2300

Just Me and My Dad Fair

June 19, 2009 Held at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro, 5:00 p.m-7:30 p.m., Free admission. Contact: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, (615) 890-2300

Sam Davis Mansion Events:

Teddy Bear Tea

Saturday, March 7

Dress in your Sunday best and bring along your favorite teddy bear as we invite you to attend the Teddy Bear Tea in the Creek House on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. This tea party will be a wonderful way for young ladies ages 4-10 to spend a few hours with their favorite bear and special lady, whether she be her mother, grandmother, aunt, older sister, or anyone else they wish..

The Teddy Bear Tea is $8 per guest, excluding teddy bears, and can be paid for the day of or prior to the date. Reservations are required.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, April 11

10 am -12 noon

$5 per car

Held at the Sam Davis Home and Museum, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. Easter egg hunt and events for ages 0-12. Contact: Sam Davis Home and Museum, (615) 459-2341

Family Dinner and Movie Night

May 23, 2009 Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341

Apple Valley School at the Sam Davis Home

June 22, 2009 - June 26, 2009 Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. Children ages 7-12 learn what it was like to attend a one-room school about 100 years ago. Their imaginations are sparked as they are given a new name, age and family history which helps them understand the life of children in that era. Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341

Oaklands Museaum Events:

Oaklands Eggs-cellent Easter Egg Hunt

April 04, 2009 Held at Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro. Egg hunt will take place from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Geared for ages 2-10., Admission is $1 per child for the egg hunt. Hop into Spring! Contact: Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022

Front Porch Pastimes Day Camp

June 22, 2009 - June 26, 2009 Held at Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro.Children 6-12 will have a chance to step back into the past while being introduced to period games, chores, crafts and cooking. 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, Reservations are required. Contact: Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022

Other Events:

2009 All Nations American Indian Festival

March 06, 2009 - March 08, 2009 Held at the Tennessee Livestock Center at 1720 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro. March 1 - Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Grand Entries at 12 Noon and 6:00 p.m., March 2 - Doors open at 10:00 a.m., Grand Entry at 12 Noon, Admission = $3 Children $6 Adults, Educational, fun, family event! Tennessee's largest and finest Native art market! Contact: 615-796-4210 www.mtsu.edu/powwow

La Vergne Easter Egg Hunt

April 04, 2009 Held at Bicentennial Park, La Vergne, 10:00 a.m. It's free and open to the public. Contact: Lisa Maddox, La Vergne Library, 793-7303, ext. 102

Free Day in May

May 16, 2009 Sponsored by the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Cannonsburgh Village, Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, The Heritage Center, Oaklands Historic House Museum, Sam Davis Home and Museum and Stones River National Battlefield will be open free of charge. It will be a great opportunity to discover or rediscover all of the Rutherford County attractions at no cost. Contact: Chamber of Commerce, (615) 893-6565 www.rutherfordchamber.org