Kidsville Outdoors in the Park
March 2026
Kidsville celebrates the outdoors! Due to the temporary Parthenon closure, Kidsville's regular Saturday programs will get closer to nature by moving to Centennial Park's outdoor playground area.
Join us on Saturdays for storytelling, arts & crafts, music and special guests. Registration is required.
Families with children ages 12 and under can register in the lobby beginning at 10:30 AM, and children will immediately be able to participate in activity & craft stations.
Weekly storytelling or special guest programming will begin promptly at 11 AM in front of Athena.
March 2026 Dates:
March 7: Explore the outside delights of Centennial Park with Kidsville friends, Imagination Library for a playtime at the playground, book reading of the book, What’s New, Daniel? by Micha Archer and make a craft.
March 14: It’s Pi Day! (3.14 - the mathematical constant that helps us measure the circumference and diameter of circles…even ones inside trees). Discover more about Pi by measuring and playing on the playground and a special circle craft.
March 21: Celebrate the beginning of Spring with a reading of the book, Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up by Taylor and Morss, then make nature journals and play on the playground as we look for signs of spring.
March 28: Our friends from Vanderbilt University’s Dyer Observatory join us and offer kids a chance to look through their solar telescope and create a star map and play at the playground.
NOTE: Events will be cancelled if temperature is below freezing or there is more than a light rain.
Full Activity Schedule:
10:30 - 11:20 AM: Free entry to Parthenon for Kidsville
10:30 AM - Kidsville activity stations open for play.
11:00 AM - Storytime or special guest programming in front of the statue of Athena.
11:45 AM - Kidsville activity stations close.
What to Expect:
Activity Stations: Explore hands-on activities between 10:30 AM and 11:45 AM. Let your kids dive into fun and discovery at their own pace.
Storytime: Gather in front of the Athena statue at 11:00 AM for storytime and an arts and crafts activity inspired by the book. We usually wrap up by 11:30 AM.
Important Info for Parents:
Arrival Time: Come between 10:30 AM and 11:20 AM to receive free Parthenon admission for everyone attending Kidsville. The program begins promptly at 11:00 AM and lasts for approximately 30 minutes.
Shared Space: Kidsville at the Parthenon shares space with Parthenon guests.
Registration: Registration is required and may be done online in advance or at the Parthenon beginning at 10:30 AM. We highly recommend registering in advance to skip the line and make your entry smoother.
Check-In: Depending on the weather, check-in might be outside. Just follow the signs, and we'll be there to welcome you.
See You There!
Download our Kidsville Guide to the Parthenon
Registration Required:
Avoid the line! Please complete our registration form in advance.
Entry time for pre-registered attendees remains 10:30 - 11:20 AM