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It’s Wednesday, so make some really fun plans for the weekend to spend time with your family.
Okay, we had to slip in one more event, so six.
If you are looking for something to do a little closer to home, then check out the Kid Madison event calendar.
1. Punch & Paint {Union City} Artists, ages six and older, are invited to Punch & Paint; have some punch and paint a canvas masterpiece. Space is limited and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis for this family and children’s class. Class price includes paint supplies and snacks, and unlimited punch. Discovery Park of AmericaDate: Saturday, March 21, 2015 Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission: Class price is $30 members and $35 non-members. Location: Discovery Park of America, 830 Everett Boulevard, Union City, 38261; {731) 885-5455. Get Directions |
2. William’s Island: Kid’s Adventure Cruise {Chattanooga} Children will enjoy a 90-minute cruise on the River George Explorer as it takes them around the historic William’s Island. Once on the island they will participate in a scavenger hunt and learn more about the island. A children’s cash bar with snacks and soft drinks will be available on the River George.Date: Saturday, March 21, 2015 Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Tickets are $20/$23 for children ages three and older and $18 for children two and under. Location: Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, 37402; (800) 262-0695. |
3. Spring Break Scavenger Hunt {New Johnsonville} This is great family fun as you search for selected items on your scavenger list. Prizes will be awarded to hunters when they turn in their finds at the welcome center.Date: Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22, 2015 Time: 2:07 p.m. Admission: Free. Location: 90 Nell Beard Road, New Johnsonville, 37134; (931) 535-2789. Get directions |
4. Opening of Dollywood {Pigeon Forge} Can you believe Dollywood has been providing entertainment and family-fun for 30 years? Well, the gates open again on Friday and Dolly invites you to celebrate with her with the Festival of Nations on Saturday, March 21. What? You can’t make it, then tune in and watch the live streaming of the event. The link will be posted on Friday morning on the Dollywood website.
Date: Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, 2015 |
5. Equinox Sunrise {Pinson} Archaeologist Mark Norton discusses the history of Pinson and Archaeoastronomy and other Native American sites.Date: Friday, March 20, 2015 Time: 6 a.m. Admission: Participation is $10 per person or $20 per family. Space is limited to 40 people on a first come, first serve basis. Location: 460 Ozier Road, Pinson, 38366; (731) 988-5614. Get directions |
6. Celebrate Spring and Go Hiking {TN State Parks} All 56 Tennessee State Parks welcome you to celebrate the coming of spring on Saturday, March 21 by visiting one of the park locations across Tennessee for the Spring Hike.
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2015 |
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