Family friendly things to do around Nashville for 10/2-10/8: Circus, free Cheekwood weekend & Disney

October 1, 7:07 PMNashville Stay-at-Home Moms ExaminerKatie Derrick

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Al Menah Shrine Circus website

Friday 10/2
Al Menah Temple Shrine Circus
When: Fri. 10 am and 7:30 pm, Sat. 11 am, 3:30 and 7:30 pm, Sun. 2 and 6 pm
Where: Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N.
Cost: reserved seats: $22 adults, $15 children; general admission: $17 adults, $10 children
Elephants, clowns, tigers, aerialists, a human cannonball and more entertain all ages. Proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. 226-7766

Disney On Ice: Celebrations!
When: today thru Sunday (10/4), various times depending on the day
Where: Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville
Cost: $16-$55 (but use the code DOI to receive $5 off )
"It's one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Enjoy a winter wonderland with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villians, a Very Merry Unbirthday Party, a Royal Ball with the Disney Princesses and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe. Come join the party when this spectacular ice show visits your hometown!" ~Ticketmaster listing

Saturday 10/3
Celebration of Cultures
When: 10am - 6pm
Where: Centenntial Park, 2600 West End Ave., Nashville
Cost: Free
Join in a celebration of the many cultures that make Nashville great. Live performances, food and World Market vendors, kid's activities, Global Villages and more will be on hand.

Barks for Parks
When: 9:30 am
Where: Bowie Nature Park, Highway 100, Fairview
Cost: Free
This community event promotes physical activity by walking your dog. Pet service vendors will be on hand as well.

Bicycle Tour
When: 9 am
Where: Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro
Cost: Free
Ages 8 and older can join a park ranger for a bike tour of the battlefield and learn about the Civil War battle that took place there. 893-9501

Free Admission Weekend at Cheekwood
When: Sat. 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Sun. 11 am - 4:30 pm
Where: Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville
Cost: Free
Enjoy the new exhibits, participate in hands-on activities, enjoy guided tours and more. 356-8000

Main Street Festival
When: 10 am - 6 pm
Where: Public Square, Gallatin
Cost: Free
Arts, crafts, a barbecue cook-off, children’s activities and live entertainment by local acts. 452-5692.

Portland’s Sesquicentennial
When: 9 am
Where: Main Street, Portland
Cost: Free
Celebrate the city of Portland’s 150th anniversary with contests for best old-fashioned recipe, best vintage costume and best beard. View antique quilts and local historical artifacts, enjoy live entertainment and participate in the burial of a time capsule. 325-6776

Sunday 10/4
See listings for Al Menah Temple Shrine Circus, Disney On Ice: Celebrations!, and Free Admission Weekend at Cheekwood above

Monday 10/5
Barnes & Noble and Davis-Kidd storytimes
Parents and Tots and Snack Attack! programs at Discovery Center in Murfreesboro

Tuesday 10/6
Summer Concert Series
When: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Where: Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.
Cost: Free
Bring your lunch and enjoy an outdoor concert featuring the big band and swing sounds of Radio Daze. This is great music for the kids to dance to and the weather is perfect for an outside lunch! Come early (9:30 or 10:30am) for storytime and then stay to enjoy this, the last concert of the season.

Wednesday 10/7
See storytime listings - Nashville Public libraries & others

Thursday 10/8
Feeding the 5,000
When: Thurs. - Fri. 4 - 8 pm, Sat. 12 - 8 pm
Where: Rutherford County Baptist Church, 250 Old Country Village Road, Smyrna
Cost: Free
Families can enjoy dinner, a magic show and more. Tickets are free and can either be printed from the website or obtained at the door. 355-9710

Preschool Storytime
When: 10 am
Where: Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood
Cost: Free
Ages 3 - 5 can hear a reading of It’s Pumpkin Time followed by music and crafts. 373-4826.