Hello Columbia families! Here’s your detailed weekly guide to all the fantastic family-friendly events the week of May 12 – May 18th, 2025, complete with descriptions, locations, times, and costs. Mark your calendars and enjoy!
Monday, May 12
- Baby Time (Spring Hill) (9:30–10:30 AM, Spring Hill Public Library, Multi-Purpose Room, Free)
- Interactive rhymes, songs, books, and bouncing for babies birth–2 years, followed by brief playtime.
- Family Story Time (10:00 – 10:30 AM, Maury County Public Library, Free)
- Lively storytime with songs, fingerplays, and movement promoting early literacy and motor skills.
- Art Station (3:30–4:30 PM, aMuse’um Children’s Museum, $10 per child; free for members)
- Parent-participation art activities where kids create masterpieces.
Tuesday, May 13
- Stroller Workouts & Walks (9:00–10:00 AM, Riverwalk Park, Free)
- Parents/caregivers bring strollers and kids for a fun outdoor workout and social walk (all fitness levels welcome).
- Toddler Story Time (10:00 – 10:30 AM, Maury County Public Library, Free)
- Lively storytime with songs, fingerplays and movement for toddlers and their grown-ups, promoting early literacy and motor skills.
Wednesday, May 14
- Open Play (9:00–10:00 AM, Shining Light Gymnastics, Spring Hill, $10 per child)
- Gymnastics mats, trampolines, and supervised playtime for children 6 and under.
- Hide & Seek: Shapes in Nature (10:00–11:00 AM, Yanahli Park, Free, pre-registration required)
- Outdoor scavenger hunts and discovery activities for ages 3+.
- Story Time (10:30-11:00 AM, Needle & Grain, Free)
- Community guests share favorite children’s stories in a welcoming environment.
- Preschool Story Time (Maury County Public Library, Free)
- Fun preschool-focused storytime with books, songs, and activities to help prepare children (ages ~3–5) for kindergarten.
- Science Station (3:30–4:30 PM, aMuse’um Children’s Museum, $10 per child; free for members)
- Hands-on, simplified science experiments exploring the scientific method
Thursday, May 15
- Timber Tots – “Little Raindrop” (10:00–11:00 AM, Maury County Park, Bridle & Saddle Pavilion, Free, pre-registration required)
- Sensory bins, stories, and crafts about rain for children ages 2–5.
- Baby Story Time (10:00-10:30 AM, Maury County Public Library, Free)
- Gentle storytime for babies (0–18 months) and caregivers featuring rhymes, simple stories, and music to encourage early language development.
- Baby Play Date (11:00-11:30 AM, Maury County Public Library, Free)
- Sensory-rich playtime for infants and toddlers to socialize and explore.
- Tinkering Station (3:30–4:30 PM, aMuse’um Children’s Museum, $10 per child; free for members)
- Weekly lab where kids build and problem-solve with creative materials, guided by parents.
Friday, May 16
- Open Play (9:00–10:00 AM & 10:30–11:30 AM, Shining Light Gymnastics, Spring Hill, $10 per child)
- Gymnastics mats, trampolines, and supervised playtime for children 6 and under.
- Franklin Touch-A-Truck (5:00–8:00 PM, Jim Warren Park, Franklin, Free)
- Explore trucks and vehicles with sensory-friendly hour from 5–6 PM.
- Music in May (5:00–8:00 PM, The Awaken House, Spring Hill, Free, tips appreciated)
- Live music, food trucks, and community fun.
Saturday, May 17
- Friends of the Library Community Yard Sale (8:00 AM–2:00 PM, Spring Hill Library, Free)
- Community yard sale with books, toys, and treasures.
- Muletown Flea Market (11:00 AM–4:00 PM, Columbia Arts Building lawn,
- Vintage, artisan market with local vendors and live music.
- Columbia Farmers’ Fresh Market: Spring Jamboree & Opening Day (8:00 AM–12:00 PM, Riverwalk Park, Free)
- Farmers market opening celebration with produce, vendors, and family fun.
- Hidden Gem Farmers Market (11:00 AM–2:00 PM, 863 Old Military Rd, Spring Hill, Free)
- Weekly market with produce, food trucks, and activities.
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Columbia TN Kids & Family Fun Guide
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