Homeschool Day at Cheekwood

Home School Day @ Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

10:00am - 2:00pm

Join other home school students and families for a day of educational fun at Cheekwood!!  Groups are welcome to picnic at Cheekwood during the day.  

Activities for the Day:

Take a Garden tour:  10am; 11am; 12:30pm

Explore Treehouses* and create a Treehouse-inspired art activity:  ongoing

Go on a Sculpture Trail Hike: 11:30am

Engage in discussions about artwork with Cheekwood docents: ongoing

Participate in self-guided activities, such as Backpack Adventure & Botanical Bingo: ongoing

Enjoy Ben & Jerry's ice cream: ongoing (not free)

*Treehouses closes on Sept 3! 
Have you seen Treehouses? This fun exhibition is the hit of the summer for Nashville’s families, art lovers, and kids of all ages. Learn to share with the Rainbow Fish, swashbuckle aboard the Jolly Roger, explore the Hobbit’s world and more as you discover structures inspired by famous stories. As summer draws to a close, so will the exhibition –there’s just one month left to experience the magic of Treehouses!

Admission:  FREE for home school students.  Accompanying adults are $10 each(cash only, paid upon arrival)  In order to get this rate you MUST complete the registration form online.

Registration IS REQUIRED!  Space is limited!
To register please click here.

Karen Kwarciak

School and Outreach Coordinator

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

1200 Forrest Park Drive

Nashville, TN 37205

(615) 353-6973

kkwarciak@cheekwood.org

www.cheekwood.org

Centennial Park Big Band Dances

Aug 4, 11, 18 & 25:
All levels of dancers are welcome.  FREE lessons will be provided by Dance World at 7 and 8:30pm.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the fun at Centennial Park Band Shelter.  Admission is FREE.  (Nashville)

The Hermitage...discounted admission July 2012

Head to The Hermitage this month and get $2 off admission when you mention “BEAT THE HEAT” at the ticket office! The discount's available only through the end of July and you can use 2 per family. http://www.facebook.com/7thpresident

July 27-29, 2012

Friday, July 27 - Click the Date for All Events NASHVILLE SOUNDS vs MEMPHIS REDBIRDS - Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE - FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN - View a variety of hot rods. The Avenue Murfreesboro’s Belk parking lot, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 - 9 p.m.; shoptheavenue.com. Saturday, July 28 - Click the Date for All Events RUN WITH SCISSORS - All ages can raise money for Project Go by participating in a 5K race. Siegel Soccer Park, 515 Cherry Lane, Murfreesboro; 7 a.m.; $25 plush school supply donation; 895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GARDEN TALES WITH RACHEL SUMNER - Children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner explores the world of bugs through songs, stories and dance. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17, free ages 2 and younger; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. Sunday, July 29 - Click Date for All Events FREE - THE WHOLE WOMAN REVOLUTION'S FOURTH ANNUAL VBS FOR WOMEN - This faith-based event features speakers, entertainment and activities. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Sun - Tue 6:30 - 9 p.m.; 636-5635. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARNTON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy live music from the 1970s on the lawn. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; 6 - 8 p.m.; $10 in advance/$12 at the gate adults, $5 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 794-0903 or carnton.org. Plus, COUPONS for your savings from Nashville Parent: http://www.nashvilleparent.com/myfamilycoupons