Fall Break Fun for Kids
Keep the kids busy over Fall break with classes and activities at Williamson County Parks and Recreation facilities in Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Nolensville and Fairview
October 16: Bug Out Bag – Learn how to build a 72-hour kit called a ‘bug out bag’. Be prepared for unexpected events like power outages and ensure basic needs are met. This is a FREE class, and kids age 8 and older are welcome to attend with parents. Meets Tuesday, October 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr., Spring Hill, TN 37174. Please register in advance for activity #12726 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
October 17: Color Wheels You & Me Paint Night – Kids (ages 5-12) and adults paint together in this fun class. For grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, etc. Paint a pair of canvasses that create a colorful piece you both will love. Meets from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17 ($25) at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064. Register for activity #12796 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
October 17 & 18: Color Wheels Art Fall Break Workshop – Students (ages 5-11) will create autumn inspired art. Meets from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, October 17 & 18 ($60) at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064. Register for activity #12793 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
October 17-19: Mr. Bond’s Science Guys Fall Break Cirque de Science Camp– Step up to the Cirque de Science where the secrets of the greatest show in earth will be revealed. Explore the feats of the circus and the science involved. Activities include juggling, plate spinning, balance and magic. Meets Wednesday through Friday, October 17-19 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064. $111. For ages 5-12. Register for activity #13017 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
October 17, 19, 20: Cooking Camp-Fall Break – Parker Anderson Enrichment presents a Fall break cooking camp for ages 7-9. Try recipes, learn about cooking and nutrition. Meets from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, October 17, 20 & 20 ($75) at the recreation complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN 37135. Register for activity #12688 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
October 17, 19, 20: Minecraft Camp-Fall Break – Parker Anderson Enrichment presents a Fall break Minecraft camp for ages 7-9. Try recipes, learn about cooking and nutrition. Meets from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, October 17, 19 & 20 ($75) at the recreation complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN 37135. Register for activity #12689 at www.wcparksandrec.com
October 17-19: Young Rembrandts Fall Break Pastel Workshop – Young Rembrandts introduces kids (ages 6-14) to the world of art through the study of colors, patterns and design. This class uses pastels to explore ocean life. Meets Wednesday through Friday, October 17-19 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave., Franklin, TN 37064. $100. Register at www.youngrembrandts.com or call 615-614-2017.
October 18: Color Wheels You & Me Paint Night – Kids and adults paint together in this fun class. For grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, etc. Paint a pair of canvasses that create a colorful piece you both will love. Meets from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18 ($25) at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview, TN 37062. Register for activity #13042 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
October 18: Walking/hiking the Natchez Trace Parkway – Learn the best places to hike and camp on the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 440 mile National Park that runs from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi. This is a FREE class, and kids age 5 and older are welcome to attend with parents. Meets Thursday, October 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr., Spring Hill, TN 37174. Please register in advance for activity #12727 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization benefitting the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.
