KIDSVILLE at the Parthenon
Date: Saturday Mornings: August 2, 9, 16, and 23
Location: The Parthenon
Tickets: FREE ADMISSION
Join us for Kidsville at the Parthenon select Saturdays in August. 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 located upstairs. Weekly storytelling or special guest programming will begin promptly at 11 AM in front of Athena. Kidsville attendees must register before 11:20 AM to receive free Parthenon admission. (Avoid the line: Please complete this registration form online in advance. Entry time for pre-registered attendees remains 10:30 - 11:20 AM.)
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August 2, 2025: Come for an exploration of the book, Rabbit’s Snow Dance by James and Joseph Bruchac with Imagination Library, then make art inspired by the Native American fable of a summer snow.
August 9, 2025: Meet teaching artist, Sarah Manzo for a theatrical exploration of the cumulative and foolish tale of “I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly”, then make a story telling stick for your own foolish tale.
August 16, 2025: Join us for an exploration of the Greek myth of the birth of Athena and the foolish problem solving of Zeus, then make art inspired by the myth represented in the Parthenon statue.
August 23, 2025: Explore cumulative tales that tell of foolish choices to solve a problem as we read the book, Stuck by Oliver Jeffers, then make a craft inspired by the story and the art of the Parthenon.
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ABOUT KIDSVILLE
Centennial Park Conservancy’s Kidsville program connects Nashville children ages 2-12 and their families to enriching arts and active play opportunities for growth through education, experience, and exploration. Registration begins at 10:30 AM, program begins at 11 AM. Visit kidsvilleonline.org for full details.
