A gentle hour on the farm for little ones: a few read-aloud stories, fresh air, and unstructured play in an outdoor setting where nobody minds if a toddler wanders off mid-sentence.Runs 10 to 11 a.m. at Breeden's Orchard on Beckwith Road. Easy to pair with a stop at the market on the way out.
A classroom-style science session for homeschoolers in 4th grade and up and lifelong learners, with practice taking notes along the way. Arrive a little early and bring a notebook and pencil.Where: Mt. Juliet-Wilson County Public Library, 2765 N Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page.
A Friday-evening fall vendor market from 4 to 8 p.m. with local makers, bakers, artists and farmers. Kids can paint a pumpkin and try the pumpkin slingshot, and there is food to grab while you shop.
An outdoor family movie night at the orchard showing the PG-rated Pixar film Coco. Bring a blanket or chair. The orchard moved this showing from Oct. 10, so check its page for any weather changes.
A ticketed Halloween class where kids decorate five spooky cookies, with step-by-step guidance on piping and flooding royal icing, so no experience is needed. All ages are welcome, and children 10 and under need a participating adult. Tickets are listed at $45 each; a parent who wants a set of their own needs a second …
A free fall afternoon on Westwood Boulevard with inflatables, games and activities for all ages, live bluegrass music and a local vendor market. The event is listed as open to the public on the organizer's page.
An after-school hangout for 7th graders and up with book chat, crafts, games and activities. All supplies are provided, which makes it an easy yes for teens looking for something to do on a Monday.Where: Mt. Juliet-Wilson County Public Library, 2765 N Mt. Juliet Rd (upper-level activity room), Mt. Juliet, Tenn.Details and any registration: event …
Songs, rhymes and board books for babies 8 months to 2 years and their caregivers. A short, cheerful Tuesday routine that builds early language skills.Where: Mt. Juliet-Wilson County Public Library, 2765 N Mt. Juliet Rd (lower-level meeting room), Mt. Juliet, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page.
Storytime with Miss Chelsea for children of all ages, themed around the letter H. Kids are invited to bring something from home that starts with H for a quick show-and-tell before the books come out.Where: Lebanon-Wilson County Library, 108 S Hatton Ave, Lebanon, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page.
The library's monthly free movie day features Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase, a fun pick for Halloween season. The movie starts at 3 PM, perfect for right after school.Where: Lebanon-Wilson County Library, 108 S Hatton Ave, Lebanon, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page.