Things to do in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro is the fast-growing Rutherford County seat southeast of Nashville, home to the Discovery Center and Stones River National Battlefield. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Fri, Nov 6

“The Wizard of Oz” at Center for the Arts

Classic stage production of "The Wizard of Oz" at Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts.

7:30 PM Center For the Arts, Murfreesboro

$27+5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 7

Family Campout in Murfreesboro

Family campout with outdoor adventures at The Wilderness Station in Murfreesboro (from $4).

2:00 PM The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park, Murfreesboro

$4–$134–14 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 7

BioBlitz Community Event

BioBlitz at Discovery Center: explore wetlands & streams with naturalists, documenting species of all kinds.

9:00 AM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

4–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Nov 10

Tasty Tuesday

Make homemade apple donuts at Discovery Center's hands-on cooking activity.

1:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

3–10 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 10

Campfire Story Time

Immersive outdoor story time in Discovery Center's Great Outdoors exhibit.

2:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

0–12 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Nov 10

Tiny TEC

Tiny TEC brings tech and food exploration outdoors at Technology Engagement Center in Murfreesboro.

11:30 AM Technology Engagement Center, Murfreesboro

0–8 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Nov 10

All-Ages Storytime at Linebaugh

All-ages storytime at Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro for mixed-age families.

10:00 AM Linebaugh Public Library, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 10

Tasty Tuesday at Discovery Center

Hands-on exploration and tasty activities at Discovery Center in Murfreesboro.

3:00 PM Discovery Center, Murfreesboro

4–14 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 11

Turtle Talk

Weekly children's program celebrating turtles and reptiles—included with admission.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

2–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

Discovery Center Creekkeepers

Free after-school creek science program exploring streams & wildlife.

4:30 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

11–14 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Nov 12

Tinker TEC

Tinker TEC at Technology Engagement Center

3:30 PM Technology Engagement Center, Murfreesboro

3–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 12

Itty Bitty Storytime at Linebaugh Library

Itty Bitty Storytime at Linebaugh Library at Linebaugh Public Library

10:30 AM Linebaugh Public Library, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 12

Homeschool Learning Pods: Tennessee Ties

Homeschool lab class on Tennessee history & culture with museum access ($10).

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–12 yrs

Thu, Nov 12

All Access Night: Fall on the Farm

Sensory-friendly

All-access sensory-friendly evening celebrating fall at Murfreesboro's Discovery Center.

6:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

All Access Night at the Discovery Center

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly evening at Discovery Center with reduced noise, softer lighting & space.

6:00 PM Discovery Center, Murfreesboro

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

Discovery Design Time

Creative design and building activity at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring.

3:00 PM Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

5–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 13

Fall Harvest Hayride in Murfreesboro

Old-fashioned hayride through fall scenery in Murfreesboro with seasonal fun.

6:00 PM General Bragg Trailhead, Murfreesboro

$5–$200–18 yrsOutdoor