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1 event,SPARK! is Discovery Center’s drop-in program for our littlest explorers! Held Monday mornings from 9:00–11:00 a.m., each session includes free play, a hands-on lesson, and a themed craft — all for just $4. Grab your curious little one and join us for a new adventure every time! Grab your favorite stuffed friend and a blanket! …
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2 events,Story time around the indoor campfire in the Great Outdoors exhibit, with seasonal stories for young children. Kitchen science on Tuesday afternoons, where kids mix, taste and learn how food works. |
1 event,A short, hands-on animal talk twice a week at the museum, centered on the resident turtles. |
3 events,Story time around the indoor campfire in the Great Outdoors exhibit, with seasonal stories for young children. Creature Connection Mammals, amphibians, and reptiles — oh my! Each Creature Connection introduces visitors to one of our animal ambassadors, explores what makes that critter one-of-a-kind, and pairs it with a STEAM activity inspired by their unique traits. Tortoise Egg Planters: Plant a paper egg and watch it grow into a mystery plant, inspired by …
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A Thursday afternoon craft and art session at the museum for kids. |
5 events,A short, hands-on animal talk twice a week at the museum, centered on the resident turtles. The holiday edition of downtown Murfreesboro's after-five evening, kicking off the season around the square. The November first-Friday art walk around the square with local artists, shops and creative activities.
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2 events,Families head outside to find and log local plants and animals as part of a community species count. A trading card game club for kids and teens at the library system's tech center. |
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3 events,Kids learn to spot the hidden patterns in how things grow and live outdoors. Registration is online.
$5
Story time around the indoor campfire in the Great Outdoors exhibit, with seasonal stories for young children. Kitchen science on Tuesday afternoons, where kids mix, taste and learn how food works. |
2 events,A family-friendly Veterans Day ceremony at the Kuss Memorial in Smyrna. A short, hands-on animal talk twice a week at the museum, centered on the resident turtles. |
4 events,Story time around the indoor campfire in the Great Outdoors exhibit, with seasonal stories for young children. Homeschool Learning Pods Looking for a hands-on field trip for your homeschool or distance learning student? Discovery Center’s Homeschool Learning Pods are the perfect way to fuel those curious minds! Join us on select Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. for guided, grade-specific exploration led by our education team. Cost varies by lab. Learning Pod 4 – …
Cost varies by lab
A Thursday afternoon craft and art session at the museum for kids. |
2 events,A short, hands-on animal talk twice a week at the museum, centered on the resident turtles. A moonlit hayride along the greenway with campfire s'mores and live music. Food-truck drinks are sold separately. Register online.
$5 – $20
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Inaugural Rutherford County Veterans Day Parade
Rutherford County holds its first-ever Veterans Day Parade this fall, and the whole community is invited. The inaugural Rutherford County Veterans Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in downtown Murfreesboro. The parade begins near the intersection of Main Street and Baird Lane and proceeds toward the historic Public Square. …
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The monthly naturalist-led hike focuses on why leaves change color and hunting for fall foliage. A local arts professional reads The Wizard of Oz aloud, then kids explore the story through movement, theatre and art. A nice warm-up before the main-stage Oz production that month.Where: The Center for the Arts, Murfreesboro, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page. |
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1 event,SPARK! is Discovery Center’s drop-in program for our littlest explorers! Held Monday mornings from 9:00–11:00 a.m., each session includes free play, a hands-on lesson, and a themed craft — all for just $4. Grab your curious little one and join us for a new adventure every time! Gobble, gobble! Help a turkey avoid becoming the …
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2 events,Story time around the indoor campfire in the Great Outdoors exhibit, with seasonal stories for young children. Kitchen science on Tuesday afternoons, where kids mix, taste and learn how food works. |
2 events,A youth production of Newsies, Jr. from Perform Murfreesboro. $10. Other performances: Nov. 18 at 1 p.m., Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
$10
A short, hands-on animal talk twice a week at the museum, centered on the resident turtles. |
2 events,Kids learn about animal habitats, then build a model habitat for a chosen animal. Online registration.
$5
A youth production of Newsies, Jr. from Perform Murfreesboro. $10.
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1 event,A short, hands-on animal talk twice a week at the museum, centered on the resident turtles. |
1 event,A youth production of Newsies, Jr. from Perform Murfreesboro. $10.
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1 event,A youth production of Newsies, Jr. from Perform Murfreesboro. $10.
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Thanksgiving Break Campology: Operation Ocean
A three-day marine-science camp for kindergarten through 5th grade covering water testing, turtles and ocean ecosystems. Handy coverage for the school break.Cost: Full session $185 members / $200 non-members; per day $65 / $70; extended care extraWhere: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page.
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5 events,Watch the Wilderness Station's animal ambassadors get their own Thanksgiving feast and learn what each of them eats. $5; registration opens Nov. 1.
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Story time around the indoor campfire in the Great Outdoors exhibit, with seasonal stories for young children. Kitchen science on Tuesday afternoons, where kids mix, taste and learn how food works. |
2 events,A closer look at lichens: how to spot common ones and why they matter to forests. A nature program timed for Thanksgiving break, with online registration. |
1 event,An annual Thanksgiving-morning charity run and walk through historic downtown. The 4-mile starts at 8:00 and the untimed 2K walk starts at 8:15, so it works for the whole family.
$43.40
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2 events,A day-after-Thanksgiving museum day with hands-on holiday activities. A mile-long walking trail of Christmas lights on the farm, with Santa photos, campfires, cocoa and s'mores, and play areas. Advance tickets are required.Cost: Online $12-$16, gate $19-$23 (ages 2+); …
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1 event,A Monday-morning drop-in for little explorers with free play, a lesson and a craft. This session plants tulip bulbs in the museum garden.
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3 events,Candle-lit pioneer village with carolers, crafts, letters to Santa and light displays - Friday, December 4, 4 to 8 p.m.
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First Friday in December on the Square: stage performances, Santa flips the switch on the county Christmas tree, then carriage rides and activities around the courthouse.
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The fall semester's last free public astronomy night at MTSU: a talk (topic to be announced), then telescope viewing at the observatory from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Kids are welcome.
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3 events,Cultural Heritage Day brings winter traditions from around the world, with a museum-wide hunt for kids. La Vergne's Christmas parade steps off from City Hall and ends at Veterans Memorial Park with the tree lighting and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Candle-lit pioneer village with carolers, crafts, letters to Santa and light displays - Saturday, December 5, 4 to 8 p.m.
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