6:00 am | Saturday, May 21st
Williamson County Parks and Recreation Triathlon for Young Athletes – Franklin Recreation Complex, Franklin, TN
Calling all aspiring triathletes, ages 8 to 12! You can swim, bike and run your way to the finish at the fifth annual Half-Pint Triathlon on Saturday, May 21 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Register now for this fun family event presented by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department. All registration is by mail, and forms and event rules are available at the Franklin Recreation Complex; the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr.; the Indoor Sports Complex at 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. or on line at www.wcparksandrec.com under Programs/Half Pint Triathlon. Only the first 100 entrants will be accepted. The entry fee is $20 per child, payable with registration forms.
Athletes will be divided into two age groups: Juniors, ages 8-9, and Seniors, ages 10-12 (age as of 5/31/16). Juniors will swim 50 meters in the pool, bike 1.5 miles and run 0.5 miles. Senior entrants will swim 100 meters, bike three miles and run one mile. Each child will receive an official triathlon medal and t-shirt. Children must be accompanied by parents, and all racers are required to wear appropriate swim wear in the pool and shoes while biking and running. Each child should bring a bicycle and a helmet to the event. Packet pick-up is Friday, May 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex. Race check-in begins Saturday, May 21 at 6:00 a.m. with a transition area meeting at 7:00 a.m. for racers and parents, followed by a race time of 7:30 a.m. Parents, bring your cameras for award-winning photo opportunities!
The Half-Pint Triathlon is sponsored by Race Day Events, Cigna, Smoothie King, Sport Seasons, Whole Foods, Nashville Striders and ASAP Awards.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit 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 on Pinterest or YouTube.
8:00 am | Saturday, May 14th
Franklin Strawberry Festival presented by Ford Lincoln of Franklin – May 14 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Farm fresh strawberries, a sweet way to start the summer at the Franklin Farmers Market! The 2016 Strawberry Festival will have lots of strawberries, fun and games for the kids, and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! We are planning for a bumper crop of very sweet juicy strawberries! Bring the kids and some friends! Great fun for all!!!
1:00 pm | Saturday, May 7th
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary – Spring Fairyland – Brentwood, TN
All ages
Sat., May 7; 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.
Cost: $10 for child and accompanying adult; $7 per one additional personConstruct your very own fairy houses! Participants are invited to collect natural materials from the orchards and meadows of Owl’s Hill or purchase special items with “fairy gold” at the Gnome Depot. Pick a spot around Fairyland and create a dwelling fit for a fairy or elf. Register to let us know you’re coming!
11:00 am | Sunday, Apr 24th
Main Street Festival – Downtown Franklin, TN
One of the most anticipated–and popular–events of the year in Williamson County! The two-day weekend event will feature more than 200 artisans & crafters, dynamic live entertainment for all ages, a dedicated kids’ areas and an international food court.
The festivities will resume April 23-24, 2016
10AM-10PM (Saturday)
11AM-6PM (Sunday)
What to Expect
The event is expected to attract some 125,000 visitors to a full slate of family-oriented activities, non-stop musical entertainment and international flavors of more than 20 food vendors.
The centerpiece of Main Street Festival is a juried arts and crafts show featuring some 200 vendors with original and hand crafted wares. Oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, furniture, woodworking, ornamental iron, stained glass, photography, home and garden accents, birdhouses, leatherwork, and much more will be showcased on Main Street from First to Fifth Avenues.
In addition to a juried arts and crafts show, the festival offers a special area of children’s activities on Third Avenue South between City Hall and the Old Courthouse.
5:40 pm | Friday, Apr 1st
Herald Reports
The Tennessee Agricultural Museum invites all ages to attend an upcoming book fair fundraiser at the Barnes and Noble book store, located at 1701 Mallory Lane in Brentwood, on April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visual and hands-on events will be happening all afternoon. Museum staff and volunteers will be on site to demonstrate the spinning wheel and other crafts, while attendees will get a chance to see some of the museum’s artifacts and kids are invited to participate in a corn shuck figurine class.
Local author Jerry Park will sign copies of his book, “Slow Roads Tennessee,” from 2-3 p.m., and a banjo player will perform from 3-4 p.m.
Read more at Williamson Herald.
9:00 am | Saturday, Mar 26th
03/26/2016, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
HOP INTO SPRING AT THE ZOO’S EGGSTRAVAGANZOO!
Nashville Zoo’s annual spring celebration is back with egg hunts and Easter treats for children of all ages. Activities during the day include 10 scheduled egg hunts for kids, a Zoo-wide hunt for golden eggs, spring-themed games, bounce houses and face painting. Special appearances by the Easter Bunny and Zoo mascot Twiga!
Activities take place from 9 am – 4 pm. Specific egg hunt schedules are to the right.
Eggstravaganzoo (excluding Bunny Breakfast/Lunch) is included with your Zoo admission or membership.
HUNT SCHEDULE
2 years & under – 10 am or 12:30 pm
3 years – 10:30 am or 1 pm
4 – 5 years – 11 am or 1:30 pm
6 – 7 years – 11:30 am or 2 pm
8 – 10 years – 12 pm or 2:30 pm
For more event information please visit EGGSTRAVAGANZOO.
9:00 am | Saturday, Feb 13th
February 13 & 20: Movie Makers
Attention all gamers, ages 10-17: Learn how to film, direct and edit your own movie in this two-day course. The course meets two Saturdays, February 13 and 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (registration code: 5949). $150 per student.
Does your kid love computers? Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) has computer skills camps in Franklin in February and March (during Spring Break) to spawn creativity and teach new skills. Computer skills camps are taught by the knowledgeable staff of Youth Tech, Inc. All supplies are provided, including laptops. For more information about Youth Tech, Inc., go to www.youthtechinc.com, or call 877-984-2267.
9:00 am | Saturday, Feb 13th
Saturday, February 13 – 9:00-4:00 PM/Middle School Gym
Sponsored by
Brentwood Academy will host a regional VEX Robotics tournament February 13. The event will include teams from across the state with students who will be competing to qualify for the state competition later this year. The Brentwood Academy Robotics Invitational will include a full day of robotics matches. The public is welcome to attend and watch the competition.
For more information, schedule and agenda please visit Brentwood Academy Robotics Invitational.
5:57 pm | Thursday, Dec 31st
The thrill and excitement of giant trucks comes to Bridgestone Arena Jan. 9 – 10 during Monster Jam! This year’s tour promises explosive new action with more racing, more freestyle, more donuts, more wheelies, more, more, MORE!
You’ll also get to see competition vehicles like Monster Jam Speedsters and Monster Jam ATVs ripping through the arena during aggressive head-to-head racing action.
Eight of Monster Jam’s fiercest athletes headline the tour, representing each Monster Jam Race Team: Scooby-Doo (pictured), Grave Digger, Max-D, El Toro Loco, Monster Energy, Zombie, New Earth Authority and Monster Mutt Rottweiler.
Show times are Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 – $50. We’re giving away four tickets to the 2 p.m. show on Saturday, Jan. 9 — a $120 value!
Deadline to register for the tickets is Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 10 a.m.
One winner will be randomly selected and notified via phone/e-mail that afternoon. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
7:00 am | Saturday, Dec 5th
The Arthritis Foundation is hosting its annual 2015 Franklin Jingle Bell Run/Walk on December 5th in Historic Downtown Franklin.
The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide holiday event that raises critical funds for research, programs, and services to prevent, control, and cure arthritis, while also raising awareness for the #1 cause of disability in the U.S. This is a fun, festive 5k run 1/k walk for the whole family and your dog(s)! Put on your reindeer antlers and running shoes and come join us for some holiday cheer! We anticipate 1,200 race participants, plus spectators at this event.
EVENT LOCATION:
The Square in Historic Downtown Franklin
317 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37027
PROGRAM AGENDA:
7:00 AM – Registration, Fun Activities, Photos with Santa
8:00 AM – Santa Chase for Children
8:30 AM – 5K Race Begins
8:45 AM – 1K Walk Begins
9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony
