Just because school is back in session doesn’t mean the calendar is empty. There’s still plenty to do with your younger kids during the day, and several afterschool options that work well if you have a preschooler or kindergartener.
Here are a few events worth highlighting this week:
- Tummy Time at Villages Clubhouse (Monday morning)
Offered as a drop-in ($20) or a 3-week series ($55). If you’re planning to attend all three weeks, you’ll want to register in advance. - Baby Time at Spring Hill Library (Monday morning)
This gentle, baby-focused program returns to the calendar this week. - Family Game Night at Maury County Library (Wednesday afternoon)
Board games and all-ages fun in the library’s community space. - Ballet Class at Spring Hill Library (Thursday late morning)
A free, beginner-level class for ages 3–6. No sign-up required. - Open Gym at Discovery Gymnastics (Wednesday and Thursday mornings)
A good way to burn some energy indoors. You’ll need to create an account on their website to view full details and register. - Party at the Splash Pad in Mt. Pleasant (Saturday morning)
Water play, food, and fun hosted by MP Parks & Rec and the MP Water Department.
Reminder: Unless an event specifically says otherwise, a parent or caregiver should plan to stay with their child during activities. The majority of the activities and events shared are not drop-off programs.
Monday, August 11
Baby Time is back at Spring Hill Library this week, and many of your favorite weekly events are up and running again. Also added to the calendar is Villages Clubhouse open play sessions for children ages 1 to 5. They also have a tummy time playgroup that has sessions starting this week and can be purchased as a drop-in or a 3-week series.
🏡 Open Play Session
Location: Villages Clubhouse (1127 S High St, Columbia)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $12 per child (Sign up)
Description: Enjoy open-ended indoor and outdoor sensory play designed for kids around ages 1–5. Sessions feature rotating sensory stations, and you’re welcome to stay and play as long as you like. This week’s rotating sensory stations follow an ice cream theme, adding a sweet twist to the usual play options. Choose from two time blocks. Advance sign-up is recommended to guarantee your spot, as some timeframes may fill up. If arriving after 10:30 AM, on-site ticket purchase is required due to online cutoff.
👶 Tummy Time – Parent & Me Playgroup for Ages 3 Weeks+
Location: Villages Clubhouse (1127 S High St, Columbia)
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 AM (Sign up)
Cost: $20 per drop-in session or $55 for the 3-week series
Description: A gentle, supportive playgroup led by occupational therapist Cassie Kleinfelder. Designed for babies 3 weeks and older, each session incorporates TummyTime!™ techniques and infant massage to support sleep, digestion, and early development. Caregivers also receive practical tips for understanding their baby’s needs.
👶 Baby Time
Location: Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy, Spring Hill)
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 AM
Cost: Free
Description: Rhymes, songs, books, and lots of bouncing that’s just right for your little one. Designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. A brief playtime follows.
📖 Family Storytime
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 10:00 to 10:30 AM
Cost: Free
Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers in a fun, interactive environment that fosters a love of reading.
🔧 Tinkering Station
Location: aMuse’um Children’s Museum (123 W 7th St #3213, Columbia)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: Free for members; included with museum admission ($12 per child; one adult free per paid child, additional adults $6)
Description: Hands-on, parent-led activities designed to help kids explore, create, and problem-solve through playful experimentation. Activities rotate weekly. Check their social media for updates.
🎨 Artist of the Week / Crafternoon (Ages 5+)
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Geared toward ages 5 to 12 (all ages welcome). Each week highlights a different artist or theme, with a chance to create artwork inspired by it. Theme this week: Books.
Tuesday, August 12
Tuesday brings the return of more weekly programming at Spring Hill Library, including Story Time and the relaxed After-School Art Break.
🏡 Open Play Session
Location: Villages Clubhouse (1127 S High St, Columbia)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $12 per child (Sign up)
Description: Enjoy open-ended indoor and outdoor sensory play designed for kids around ages 1–5. Sessions feature rotating sensory stations, and you’re welcome to stay and play as long as you like. This week’s rotating sensory stations follow an ice cream theme, adding a sweet twist to the usual play options. Choose from two time blocks. Advance sign-up is recommended to guarantee your spot, as some timeframes may fill up. If arriving after 10:30 AM, on-site ticket purchase is required due to online cutoff.
🐄 Breakfast Bingo with The Cow
Location: Chick-fil-A (605 S James Campbell Blvd, Columbia)
Time: 8:30 to 10:30 AM
Cost: Free to attend
Description: Join the Chick-fil-A team for a fun morning of bingo, family-friendly fun, and the chance to win some sweet treats.
👟 Stroller Workouts & Walks
Location: Riverwalk Park (102 Riverside Dr, Columbia)
Time: 8:30 to 9:30 AM
Cost: Free
Description: Hosted by Columbia Parks & Rec, enjoy a parent-and-child fitness meetup mixing light cardio, strength exercises, and a group stroller walk. All fitness levels are welcome. Bring your stroller and get moving with other local caregivers.
🤸 Weekday Open Gym (Ages 5 & Under)
Location: Tennessee Extreme All Stars (132 Depot St, Chapel Hill)
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Cost: $5 per child (cash or Venmo only)
Description: Parents stay to supervise as kids enjoy free play in the gym. No pre-registration needed.
📚 Story Time (Spring Hill)
Location: Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy, Spring Hill)
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Description: Enjoy children’s books, songs, finger-play, and a craft. Typically held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday unless closed for a holiday.
📖 Toddler Storytime
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 10:00 to 10:30 AM
Cost: Free
Description: A lively, movement-based storytime for toddlers and their grown-ups featuring songs, fingerplays, and early literacy fun.
💧 Bubble Fun
Location: aMuse’um Children’s Museum (123 W 7th St #3213, Columbia)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: Free for members; included with museum admission ($12 per child; one adult free per paid child, additional adults $6)
Description: Shimmering, floating fun for all ages. Kids can make giant bubbles, craft their own wands, and enjoy interactive bubble stations. Check social media for weekly activity themes.
🎨 After-School Art Break
Location: Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy, Spring Hill)
Time: 3:30 to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Drop in for a self-paced art activity using different materials each week. Designed for school-aged kids but open to all. No sign-up required.
🧱 Lego Lab
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Weekly LEGO challenges that encourage creativity, engineering, and problem-solving. Designed for kids ages 4 and up.
Wednesday, August 13
Wednesday’s lineup is full of midweek fun, from open play and preschool storytime to tinkering and tumbling. Whether you’re looking for something relaxed or ready to burn some energy, there’s a little bit of everything today.
🏡 Open Play Session @ Villages Clubhouse
Location: Villages Clubhouse (1127 S High St, Columbia)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $12 per child (Sign up)
Description: Enjoy open-ended indoor and outdoor sensory play designed for kids around ages 1–5. Sessions feature rotating sensory stations, and you’re welcome to stay and play as long as you like. This week’s rotating sensory stations follow an ice cream theme, adding a sweet twist to the usual play options. Choose from two time blocks. Advance sign-up is recommended to guarantee your spot, as some timeframes may fill up. If arriving after 10:30 AM, on-site ticket purchase is required due to online cutoff.
📚 Story Time (Spring Hill)
Location: Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy, Spring Hill)
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Description: Enjoy children’s books, songs, finger-play, and a craft. Typically held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday unless closed for a holiday.
📖 Preschool Storytime
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 10:00 to 10:30 AM
Cost: Free
Description: Fun preschool-focused storytime with books, songs, and activities to help prepare children (around ages 3 to 5) for kindergarten.
🤸 Open Gym @ Discovery Gymnastics
Location: Discovery Gymnastics (1943 Union Pl, Columbia)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $7 (Sign up)
Description: Open play gymnastics time for all ages. Must create an account on their website to view details and register.
🔧 Tinkering Station
Location: aMuse’um Children’s Museum (123 W 7th St #3213, Columbia)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: Free for members; included with museum admission ($12 per child; one adult free per paid child, additional adults $6)
Description: Hands-on, parent-led activities designed to help kids explore, create, and problem-solve through playful experimentation. Activities rotate weekly. Check their social media for updates.
🎲 Family Game Night
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Join Maury County Public Library for an all-ages game night. Board games will be provided for a fun, drop-in evening of play.
Thursday, August 14
Thursday is a busy one for babies and older preschoolers, with gentle storytimes, music and movement, active play, and even a chance to read to a dog.
🏡 Open Play Session @ Villages Clubhouse
Location: Villages Clubhouse (1127 S High St, Columbia)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $12 per child (Sign up)
Description: Enjoy open-ended indoor and outdoor sensory play designed for kids around ages 1–5. Sessions feature rotating sensory stations, and you’re welcome to stay and play as long as you like. This week’s rotating sensory stations follow an ice cream theme, adding a sweet twist to the usual play options. Choose from two time blocks. Advance sign-up is recommended to guarantee your spot, as some timeframes may fill up. If arriving after 10:30 AM, on-site ticket purchase is required due to online cutoff.
🤸 Open Gym @ Discovery Gymnastics
Location: Discovery Gymnastics (1943 Union Pl, Columbia)
Time: 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Cost: $7 (Sign up)
Description: Open play gymnastics time for all ages. Must create an account on their website to view details and register.
📚 Story Time (Spring Hill)
Location: Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy, Spring Hill)
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Description: Enjoy children’s books, songs, finger-play, and a craft. Typically held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday unless closed for a holiday.
👶 Baby Storytime
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 10:00 to 10:30 AM
Cost: Free
Description: Gentle storytime for babies (ages 0 to 18 months) and their caregivers, featuring rhymes, simple stories, and music to encourage early language development.
🚶 Mom’s Walk and Lunch with The Mom Walk Collective
Location: Factory at Columbia (101 N. James Campbell Blvd., Columbia)
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Cost: Free (Register here)
Description: Enjoy a stroller-friendly indoor walk, shopping, and lunch with other moms. Meet in front of Kings Baking inside The Factory and spend the morning walking, chatting, sipping, and shopping in the AC while the kids get some energy out. This event is open to all moms, including moms-to-be, bonus moms, newborn moms, toddler moms, and more. Please register for yourself only to confirm your spot and receive updates from event organizers.
💧 Bubble Fun
Location: aMuse’um Children’s Museum (123 W 7th St #3213, Columbia)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: Free for members; included with museum admission ($12 per child; one adult free per paid child, additional adults $6)
Description: Shimmering, floating fun for all ages. Kids can make giant bubbles, craft their own wands, and enjoy interactive bubble stations. Check social media for weekly activity themes. Parent or guardian assistance required.
🎵 Baby Music and Movement
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 11:00 to 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Description: A lively session of songs, rhymes, wiggles, and giggles designed to engage babies and support early development through music and movement. For ages 0 – 18 months.
🩰 Ballet Class
Location: Spring Hill Public Library (144 Kedron Pkwy, Spring Hill)
Time: 11:00 to 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Description: A dance class where kids can learn basic ballet positions and terminology in a fun, welcoming setting. Geared for ages 3 to 6, but open to all.
🐶 Paws to Read (Registration required)
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Kids can sign up to read books to a shelter dog in a quiet, supportive setting. Registration is required. Contact the library for more details or to sign up.
Friday, August 15
If you’re looking for something to do before the weekend kicks in, start the morning at Villages Clubhouse for sensory play or get moving at Riverwalk Park with Stroller Strides.
🏡 Open Play Session @ Villages Clubhouse
Location: Villages Clubhouse (1127 S High St, Columbia)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $12 per child (Sign up)
Description: Enjoy open-ended indoor and outdoor sensory play designed for kids around ages 1–5. Sessions feature rotating sensory stations, and you’re welcome to stay and play as long as you like. This week’s rotating sensory stations follow an ice cream theme, adding a sweet twist to the usual play options. Choose from two time blocks. Advance sign-up is recommended to guarantee your spot, as some timeframes may fill up. If arriving after 10:30 AM, on-site ticket purchase is required due to online cutoff.
☀️ Solar Oven Fun!
Location: Dr. Christa S. Martin Community Center – Fairview Park (Columbia, TN)
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Join Columbia Parks & Recreation for a hands-on, sun-powered adventure where kids can build their own solar oven, then harness the sun to cook up delicious snacks. Materials are provided, and participants will learn the science that makes it all work. Free and open to all ages. While all ages are welcome, this activity may be best enjoyed by school-age kids with some adult help.
Saturday, August 16
Saturday is packed with ways to enjoy the weekend with your family. From splash pads and pet projects to fresh produce and live music, there’s something happening all day long. Whether you’re up early for the market or looking for an evening plan, this list has you covered.
🌽 Columbia Farmers’ Fresh Market
Location: Riverwalk Park (102 Riverside Dr, Columbia)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: Free entry
Description: Shop for fresh local produce and artisan goods while enjoying a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere along the river. It’s a great Saturday morning outing with plenty of space to stroll, snack, and support local businesses.
💦 Party at the Splash Pad – Water Day (Mt. Pleasant)
Location: 501 Gray Ln, Mt. Pleasant
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Join MP Parks & Recreation and the MP Water Department for a splashing good time. Bring the kids, a chair, sunscreen, and your towel for a fun-filled morning at the splash pad. Burgers will be served at 11:00 AM.
🛍️ Culleoka Farmer’s Market
Location: Culleoka Volunteer Fire Dept (2410 Valley Creek Rd, Culleoka)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Shop from local businesses and vendors on the third Saturday of each month through November.
📚 See You at the Library
Location: Maury County Public Library – Columbia Branch (211 W 8th Street, Columbia)
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Description: Join families across the country for this nationwide event celebrating faith, freedom, and the power of storytelling. The Columbia event includes a sweet children’s story time featuring values like forgiveness and bravery, along with fun crafts to enjoy together.
🥋 Free Intro to Martial Arts Day
Location: Location: Columbia Aquatic & Recreation Center (102 Riverside Dr, Columbia)
Time: Session 1 – 10:00 AM (Ages 4–7) • Session 2 – 11:00 AM (Ages 8 and up)
Cost: Free
Description: Kids can try martial arts, meet the instructors, and even break a board at this community event launching a new Columbia program. No experience needed and no rec membership required. Hosted by HONOR Martial Arts in partnership with Columbia Parks & Recreation. Paid weekly classes start August 19 (evenings Tuesday & Thursday).
🔨 DIY Pet Station with Lowe’s (Ages 4+)
Location: Lowe’s Home Improvement (2000 Hillary Dr, Columbia)
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cost: Free (Register here)
Description: Kids can build a custom pet supply organizer in this hands-on workshop. They’ll learn basic building skills while celebrating their pets with a fun, family-friendly project.
🥕 Hidden Gem Farmers Market (Spring Hill)
Location: 863 Old Military Rd, Spring Hill
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Spring Hill’s weekly farmers market featuring local produce, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. A great spot to browse vendors and enjoy a casual Saturday outing.
🧱 Lego Club
Location: Maury County Public Library (211 W 8th St, Columbia)
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Drop in for LEGO building time at the library. Kids can build, create, and play together. Designed for ages 4 and up. Held on the third Saturday of each month.
🎶 Pickin’ in the Park (Spring Hill)
Location: Harvey Park (4001 Miles Johnson Pkwy, Spring Hill)
Time: 5:00 to 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Enjoy live music from Troy Castellano, Between a Kiss, Jersey Mike and the Sopranos, and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in while the kids enjoy the playground. CD’s BBQ will be on site with dinner available for purchase.
It’s a full week around here. I hope you find something in the mix that helps you fill the time, break up the routine, or just enjoy a little more of the week with your kids. And on that note, I’m going to wrap it up. My daughter is up from her nap and trying to escape her room.
See something missing? Leave a comment or send me an email and I’ll get it added. I love hearing about new kid-friendly events and adding them to the lineup.
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