Kidsville Outdoors in the Park
May 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 at the Centennial Park playground every Saturday in March for storytelling, arts & crafts, music and special guests. Registration is required.
Families with children ages 12 and under can register 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.
May 2026 Dates:
May 2: No Kidsville today, but families can visit the Tennessee Craft Fair Kids Tent.
May 9: Explore the outside delights of Centennial Park and celebrate Mother's Day as we read Have You Heard the Nesting Bird by Rita Gray and make a craft to share. Pick up a Discover Birds activity book from Tennessee Ornithological Society too.
May 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30: Visit Kidsville on site at Musicians Corner in Centennial Park on Friday evenings (5-9 PM), Saturdays (noon - 6 PM), or Sunday, May 24 (noon - 6 PM). Explore music and the outdoors with musical instruments, crafts, lawn games, and nature play.
May 9 Activity Schedule:
10:30 AM - Kidsville activity stations open for play.
11:00 AM - Storytime or special guest programming.
11:45 AM - Kidsville activity stations close.
What to Expect on May 9:
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 at 11:00 AM for storytime and an arts and crafts activity inspired by the book. We usually wrap up by 11:30 AM.
May 9 Registration Required:
Avoid the line! Please complete our registration form in advance.