Nashville Indoor Fun for Kids!

We know how it goes. We live here too. It’s too hot. WAAAAY too hot to take the kids to the park. And it stays hot until after all the pools and splash pads are closed for the summer. And then? After the briefest stints of fall weather imaginable, the weather turns much too cold! Don’t forget the rainy days. Add up all those less than ideal days, and a parent needs a reliable list of indoor play options. We got you! (As always, we encourage you to call ahead to be sure that a time or date listed is up to date as these things change.)

Nashville Indoor Fun for Kids! (FREE and Inexpensive)

The FREE Stuff:

Play Places

Chick-fil-A
Free (but you may want to buy food.) Check the link for locations and for hours of operation.

Opryland Hotel
2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville
Free. Open 7 days a week. Enjoy the indoor gardens and walking paths. Fountains, seasonal exhibits and an indoor river are fun for the whole family.

Story Times & Library Events

Public Libraries
Nashville’s public library system offers many different story times for different ages and stages. The library’s story time page can help you find story times and other activities at your local branch; and don’t miss our story time round up for Middle Tennessee!
*The Nashville Public Library Main Branch is currently closed for restoration following a June 10 fire in the adjacent parking garage. A reopening date has not been determined.
*The Green Hills branch is temporarily closed for a full renovation.

Brilliant Sky Toys & Books (Brentwood) CALL FOR STORY TIME
1705 Mallory Lane Brentwood
Free. 

Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14 Nashville
Free. See event calendar for specific story times.

Barnes & Noble (Brentwood)
1701 Mallory Lane Brentwood

Barnes & Noble (Murfreesboro)
2615 Medical Center Blvd, Murfreesboro

Fairytales Children’s Bookstore
114B South 11th St. Nashville

Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville

Creative Workshops

The Home Depot Kids Workshop
A new project each month. Children get to take home their project, a certificate of achievement and their own apron. Please see each location for details and register online before class.
Free. 1st Saturday, each month 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops
Monthly projects available. Complete a certain number of workshops and become a Jr. and Sr. builder, and earn a free tool bag! A new project every month.
Free. Check the schedule for dates.

Turnip Green Creative Reuse
1014 3rd Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37210
KEEPING OVER 1.5 MILLION POUNDS OF MATERIALS OUT OF NASHVILLE’S LANDFILL. Come join Turnip Green Creative Reuse for an exciting and creative experience at! The Kids Class is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to unleash their imagination and have a blast. Their talented instructors will guide them through various hands-on activities, encouraging them to repurpose and transform everyday materials into unique works of art. From painting and crafting to building and sculpting, your kids will have a chance to explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment.
Events calendar available here.
Hours are Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm.

Michaels
Michaels offers FREE in-store craft classes for all ages. Supplies are typically provided, but check the individual crafting event online as some classes may require you to purchase specific supplies in-store. Check their website for participating stores near you as well as class dates and times.

The Inexpensive Stuff:

Family Fun Centers:

Strike and Spare Family Fun Center
90 Volunteer Drive, Hendersonville
3436 Lebanon Road, Hermitage
2710 Old Lebanon Road Suite 17, Nashville
1720 Old Fort Pkwy #2002, Murfreesboro
5315 Nolensville Road, Nashville

Stars & Strikes
333 N. Lowry St
(678) 965-5707

Museums

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts
919 Broadway Nashville
Free for 18 years of age and younger. $18 for adults. (Memberships available).

Cheekwood Art Museum and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville
Free for ages 2 and under. Ticket pricing varies by program and day.

Discovery Center
502 SE Broad Street Murfreesboro
Free for under 1 year of age. $15 for children and adults. (Memberships available.) Hands-on museum and nature center. Check for FREE community days.

Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville
Free for under 2 years of age. $18 for ages 2-12. $22 for 13 years of age and older. (Memberships available.) Science museum with hands-on exhibits and planetarium.

Country Music Hall of Fame
222 Fifth Ave South Nashville
Free Museum Admission for up to two adults is available by checking out the Community Counts Passport at participating public libraries in Nashville-Davidson County, Robertson County, and Sumner County.

Participating libraries include:

• Nashville Public Library. Find locations here.
• Stokes Brown Public Library (Robertson County)
• White House Public Library (Robertson/Sumner County)
• Lebanon-Wilson County Library

Additionally, local kids always visit free. Live in one of these counties? (Nashville-Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson). Plan your visit and reserve tickets. Bring proof of residency—one person in each party, adult or youth, must prove residency through one of the following methods: Youth: School ID, Library Card, Driver’s License or Permit, Report Card, School T-shirt. Adult: Photo ID, bill, or piece of mail that includes your local address (printed or shown from a mobile device)

Tennessee State Museum Children’s Gallery
1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Nashville
Free. The Children’s Gallery is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, from 10:00 a.m.- to 4:30 p.m. On Sundays, enjoy the Children’s Gallery from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m

aMuse’um Children’s Museum
123 W 7th St #3213, Columbia, TN 38401
$12 per child. One free (18 years+) adult per paid child. Additional adults will be $6 each. Children Under 1 Year: Free

National Museum of African American Music
510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Children ages 4 and under are FREE. $29.33 for youth ages 5-17. $33.33 for adults 18+. FREE Admission Days: Experience NMAAM without the cost on our special Free Admission Days, sponsored by our generous partners:

• Nissan Free Wednesdays: Every first Wednesday of the month, enjoy complimentary access to the museum galleries; excludes access to Jubilation!
• RFID Interactive Wristbands are $5 each on Nissan Free Wednesdays and Community Days

Museum of Christian & Gospel Music 
402 Commerce St. Nashville, TN 37219
Children ages 12 and under are FREE with a parent. $14.95 for youth ages 13-17. $19.95 for adults.

Play Centers

Slick City Action Park
539 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville

This is one of the craziest indoor playgrounds you will ever see. The focus? Slides! For the adrenaline junkies and even the littles, this park is all about thrills, speed and, of course, fun! Slick City delivers the speed and sensation of a waterslide—without the water—truly unlike anything else on the market. In addition to slides, the park also offers laser tag, an arcade, a freestyle air court, and special programs like sensory hours, little sliders club and family days.

90-minute play pass ages 4+ $29.99
Two-hour play pass ages 4+ $34.99
Junior tickets ages 3 & under $14.99
Citysocks required ($4.99/pair)
Annual passes available

Kids Corner of Murfreesboro
2705 Old Fort Pkwy Suite K, Murfreesboro

Independently owned, indoor play space for littles. We want parents and caregivers to have a comfortable place to relax and socialize while their babes get their energy out, that is why our space is uniquely designed with a purpose, including calming colors and a wide variety of engaging sensory friendly activities. Our easy to maneuver floor plan and Montessori style play stations are intentionally designed to be enjoyed by children of all capabilities from ages 0 to 6 years.

2-Hour Play Pass: $17
Siblings $12
Under 1 – Free
Admission includes two free adults, additional adults are $5 each.
Memberships Available

The Monkey’s Treehouse
91 Seaboard Lane Brentwood
$19.00 (plus tax) per child 2 years and older. $15 per child under 2 years. Siblings who have not turned one yet with a paying guest are free. Two free adults with each paying kiddo – $5.00 an adult after that. (Memberships available.) Indoor playground/tree house.

Chuck E. Cheese’s
Four locations. Free admission. Tokens and food are available for purchase. Arcade.

Dave and Buster’s
540 Opry Mills Dr. Nashville
Free admission. Game play cards and food are available for purchase. Arcade.

Tenn Pinn Alley
730 Mooresville Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
As soon as you walk through the doors, you’ll see a lineup of attractions including 32 Bowling Lanes, 60+ game Arcade, Prize Redemption Store, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Go-Karts, and Mini Golf will provide your group hours of entertainment. Take a break for a mouth-watering meal from our full menu kitchen – Max’s Café, or some unique cocktails at the bar. Pricing varies per activity.

Main Event
1510 GreshamPark Drive, Murfreesboro
Bowling and Arcade.

YMCA
Several locations. Range of membership fees. Swimming, running around the gym, etc. Green Hills (and possibly other locations) have times set for large inflatables and bounce houses.

Climb Nashville
3600 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209
1900 Eastland Ave #104, Nashville, TN 37206
1660 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Indoor rock climbing. $21 (gear included) for Youth Day Pass and $25 for adult pass. (Classes & memberships available.)
They welcome climbers of all ages. Children under the age of 18 must have a waiver filled out by a legal guardian. Climbers ages 16 – 17 may climb unsupervised in the climbing gym. Climbers between the ages of 13 and 15 may climb unsupervised in the gym provided they have indirect (onsite) supervision by either a 16+ immediate family member or 18+ supervisor that may be related or unrelated. Climbers ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Onsite supervision is required for kids ages 13 – 15.

Sky Zone
1647 Mallory Lane Brentwood TN
1220 NW Broad St Murfreesboro
Starting at $28 per person (depending on time purchased). Check schedule on website since summer hours differ from regular hours.

Urban Air
1735 Galleria Blvd #2, Franklin
1952 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro
4331 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory

Rates start at $25 per person (depending on time purchased). Check your location’s full calendar to see special activities and discounted rates. Urban Air offers a Jumperoo program which is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under.

Family Ministry Center at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville
106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd. Hendersonville
The Play Areas are currently open to the public. You do not have to have an FMC membership to play!  Adults must constantly supervise their children in the play area, and socks are required.  Play Areas are for children ages 11 and younger.

My Gym
330 Franklin Rd. Brentwood
Memberships available. Times vary. Check schedule on website. Open play and classes available.

We Rock the Spectrum Franklin
1113 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 203, Franklin
FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FOR 3 HOURS
$18 PER CHILD. SIBLINGS DISCOUNTED TO $16 EACH
Memberships available
Indoor sensory gym promoting an inclusive play environment for children of all abilities. Weekly classes, birthday parties, special events and open play times available.

Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
100 Sam Ridley Parkway East, Smyrna
$4-7 (ages 13 and up)
$3-5 (ages 2-12)
Memberships available
Art gallery, showcasing work from local artists, traveling educational exhibit hall, rock climbing room, indoor playground, soft play area for younger children, birthday party rooms, as well as space for camps, special events and educational programs

Nido Playspace
13260 Lebanon Rd, Mt. Juliet
6 months- 5 years $16 plus tax  (add a sibling $10)
Montessori Inspired, Indoor Play Space, Soft play 

TN Kids Co
7180 Nolensville Rd. Suite 2C, Nolensville
This multi-level indoor play place located in Nolensville is top of the line and so much fun for children up to 12 years old.
1-2 years: $14.95
3-10 years: $19.95
Adults: $5
Under 1: $7.95 ( (Unlimited Play *Free with paid sibling)

Kidz Adventure Center
1406 Hazelwood Dr, Smyrna
Indoor play space for kids 0-12. Two hours limited play during open play. Fun, safe, unique, and interactive activities; seed pit, climbing wall, giant two story soft play castle, interactive toys and more.
Infant (under 1) $12 – Free with paid sibling
1-12 years: $15 – (additional sibling $12)
First 2 adults: FREE
Additional adult: $5

Kinderland 
90 Volunteer Drive, Suite 120 Hendersonville, TN
Kinderland brings a new vision to indoor play, creating a welcoming space where children are free to play, connect and move with joy. Unlimited play with no reservations needed. $15 per child over 1 year old.
$13 per sibling
Infants 0-12 month free
Free for two adults.

Lost Worlds Dinotopia
2291 Gallatin Pike, Madison, TN
Indoor fun designed for kids ages 1-10! Immerse your explorers in realistic Dinosaurs and unique attractions for hours of fun. Special toddler play area. Walk-ins are always welcome! Socks are required and can be purchased on-site. Food available for purchase at cafe.
$15-$19 per child (2-hour play pass). Day passes and packages available.
$5 Parent/Adult pass.

Lost Worlds Seatopia
1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN
Seatopia play area is perfect for children aged 1-10. Immersive environment offering realistic sea attractions for hours of sea-worthy fun. Walk-ins are always welcome! Socks are required and can be purchased on-site. Food available for purchase at cafe.
$21 per child (2-hour play pass). Day passes and packages available.
$5 Parent/Adult pass.

Kids Adventure Center 
1406 Hazelwood Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167
Fun, safe, unique, and interactive activities; seed pit, climbing wall, giant two story soft play castle, interactive toys and lots more!
Infant (under 1) – $12 – Free with paid sibling
Ages 1-12 – $15
Additional sibling – $12 (Mon-Fri)
First 2 adults – FREE
Additional adult – $5

Recreation Centers

Bellevue Community Center
7638A Highway 70 South, Nashville
Offers a wide variety of activities for all ages, including NBA-sized gymnasium, after-school youth program, painting and pottery studio, and youth sports programs. Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

Coleman Park Community Center
384 Thompson Lane, Nashville
Offers a wide variety of activities for all ages, including an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, youth programs, and an outdoor playground. Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

East Park Community Center
600 Woodland Street, Nashville
East Park Community Center offers patrons of all ages a modern and friendly place to exercise, recreate and meet friends in the heart of the exciting East Nashville area; including an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor playground and black box theater. Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

Hadley Regional Center
1037 28th Avenue North, Nashville
Located in North Nashville, Hadley Regional Center offers walking/running tracks, a gym, computer lab, outdoor playground and youth programs. Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

Hartman Park Regional Recreation Center
2801 Tucker Road, Nashville
Located in the Bordeaux area, this center offers a 25 meter indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, greenway trail access, tennis courts and outdoor basketball courts. Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

Madison Community Center
550 North Dupont Avenue, Madison
Located in the heart of the exciting Madison Park area, this center offers a full center fitness center, walking tracks, a gymnasium, youth programs and an outdoor playground. Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

McCabe Park Community Center
101 46th Avenue North, Nashville
Located in the heart of the West Nashville-Sylvan Park neighborhood, this new facility features many environmental innovations, making it the first LEED certified community center in the city. They have many features including a gymnasium, a game room, on-going public art exhibit, cultural arts free preschool workshops and free healthy living seminars. Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

Sevier Park Community Center
3021 Lealand Lane, Nashville
The new center serves as the centerpiece for Sevier Park, and offer the many great amenities that our regional recreation centers have become known for. The center is home to a new gymnasium with an upper level walking track, a dance/movement room, a fitness center, and community meeting space. Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

Smith Springs Community Center
2801 Smith Springs Road, Nashville
Located in the Smith Springs area, this center includes indoor swimming, fitness classes, youth programs and a gymnasium. Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

Southeast Regional Community Center
5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Suite 202, Antioch
Located in the Hickory Hollow area of Antioch, this center includes an NBA-sized gymnasium, an outdoor playground, youth and sports programs, and more! Daily fees are $3 and under or you can purchase a membership.

There are also many neighborhood recreation centers, and that complete list can be found here.

If you are in a surrounding county, please check your county’s parks and recreation page. All community and recreation centers can be found there and are an great inexpensive way to entertain your kids and get your fitness on!

Did we miss anything? If you have a great idea to add to the list, let us know in the comments!
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