Metro Parks Theatre Presents: DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.

Metro Parks Theatre Presents: DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.

 

This week has it all. Go check out some young performers at a showing of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Looby Theater. Head over to the Adventure Science Center for a day of engineering on display. Grab a kite and celebrate all things family health down at Bicentennial Park. Spider-Man will be hanging out down in Murfreesboro. And then the Green Hills Library invites the small ones out to learn while playing.

As part of our series on free cheap things to do with the family, here is our weekly roundup of places to spend time together over the next week:

Metro Parks Theatre Presents: DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.

The Metro Parks Theatre is hosting a showing of THE LITTLE MERMAID JR., which is made up of all young performers. The performances, at Looby Theater, begin at 7 p.m. on April 13, and the cost is $15 per adult and $5 per child.

Touch-A-Truck

The Adventure Science Center will host its annual Touch-a-Truck event on April 13. Children will have the chance to touch heavy machinery and speak with folks who use them in their everyday work. The day also has a quieter hour from 9-10 a.m. for folks who might need a more relaxed environment or more space while they check the machinery out. Outside of that hour, the day will also include lots of loud noises, so don’t forget your noise-canceling headphones if you have sensitive ears. 

14th Annual Kids and Kites Day

Kids and Kites Day is in its 14th year of raising awareness on childhood obesity and diabetes. The event, which takes place on April 13, includes dancing, flying kites, health and wellness information, free haircuts for kids, games, prizes and more. Folks can bring their own kites, but there will also be some for free on-site.

Spider-Man Play Date at Kids Corner

Kids Corner is hosting a Spider-Man Play Date on April 13 from noon to 2 p.m. The day will include a photo opportunity and meet-and-greet, playtime with Spider-Man and a web-shooting game and goodbye time. The two-hour event is $25, but includes a price discount for multiple children.

Play and Learn: Green Hills Library

Every Friday at the Green Hills Library, the location hosts a play and learn session where kids learn through play. Kids aged 2-7 are recommended for this session, which is geared toward young kids who do the majority of their learning through play. The session is drop in, free, and in a relaxed environment.