At Abe’s Garden Community, we pride ourselves on offering a continuum of care with services, amenities and lifestyle perks to spare. But our historic Nashville location also means no matter which direction you head, there are always fun activities for you and the grandkids to spend time exploring.
Keep reading to learn about all the fun things you can do with the grandkids into the new year in Nashville.
6 Things To Do in and Around Nashville, TN
Adventure Science Center
Students, teachers and families have learned about science at Adventure Science Center for over 75 years. Among the featured events at the Science Center are laser shows, astronomy explorations, and much more. You can also spend every Monday with your grandchildren learning about science as they take full advantage of the Early Explorers program. And located inside the Adventure Science Center, the state-of-the-art giant screen dome at the Sudekum Planetarium offers interactive exhibits and innovative programs for an engaging learning experience that’s perfect for people of all ages.
Frist Art Museum
Explore and create art at the Frist Art Museum. The Frist features a gift shop, café, and the award-winning Martin ArtQuest® interactive gallery, where you can create your own masterpieces. Every visit is an opportunity to learn! Youth admission is free.
Nashville Parks and Greenways
Nashville features many gorgeous parks and greenways, including favorites like Fannie Mae Dees Park,., Centennial Park, and Percy Warner Park.
Nashville Library
Story Time is aimed at children ages 2 to 5 and takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Story Time is held at all Nashville Public Library branches, with the Main Branch conveniently located near downtown, and it’s a beautiful 300,000-square-foot building. Puppet shows are held most Fridays and Saturdays, and the recommended age depends on which production is being performed.
Nashville Zoo
Stop by the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, where you can check out upcoming events, see any special exhibits or exotic animals, and take part in a rich Tennessee tradition for the whole family.
Sporting Events
Take your family out to a ballgame or hockey game in Nashville. There are many sports teams in town, from hockey to football to soccer. Checkout the Nashville Predators’ schedule for free practices that are often open to the public. (The same is true of the Vanderbilt Commodores.)
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