I did not get to go as many of last month's activities as I would've liked, for whatever reasons. New month, new events. There are tons of free children's Easter activities--none of which I am attending. You are welcome to come sport whatever Easter finery you wish at the 6 am sunrise service at West End Community Church with me.
Later in the month is a good time for street fairs and such, and, since some of those events go into the evening and night, I hope you and I can go. (Probably not together--you and I, but you never know.)
Saturday, April 7 Scottish Heritage Festival at the Main Library
Music and dancing, crafts, displays, Q & As sponsored by the Scottish Societies of Middle Tennessee.
Sunday, April 8 Pick up a free disposable camera for What Have You Noticed? for possible inclusion in a future exhibition at the Frist. The activity goes threough June 1, but I think the 1000 cameras will go fast.
Saturday, April 15 Free Family Day at the Frist.
If you are not a member, please come check it out. Scroll down on the page link to see all the performances and activities. It can be crowded on free days, but hey, it's free. I've been a member for several years, but I really appreciate that the Frist has other free events all the time like movies, artist talks, lectures, children's activities and workshops for teachers.
Saturday, April 21 Earth Day Festival at Centennial Park
Various vendors, recycling-related activities and bands that play from 3 to 6ish. Plus, it's Centennial Park--I've never--no, never had a bad time there.
Monday-Saturday, April 23-28 World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris, TN (2 hour road trip from Nashville)
The arts and crafts show, parades, at least some of the concerts and street parties are free. The carnival rides, rodeo and monster truck show and some other related events have admission fees. The "fish tent" is open from Wednesday to Saturday and costs $12.
Saturday, April 28--Country Music Marathon
Cheer on runners and walkers and stragglers near one of the 28! music stages along the route. There is also a free Health Expo at the Convention Center on the Thursday and Friday prior to the race.
Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29--Franklin Main Street Festival
I haven't been in a few years, but I've heard they've increased the amount of vendor booths, food and entertainment. Street dancing and street food sounds like a pleasant spring outing.
Let's get out and do something!
