Kidsville at the Parthenon
Saturday Mornings at 10:30: November 2, 9, 16, and 23
Join us for Kidsville at the Parthenon on select Saturdays in November. 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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November Dates:
November 2, 2024: Explore the book, Power of Yeti by Rebecca Van Slyke and G. Brian Karas with Imagination Library, then make a craft inspired by the book.
November 9, 2024: Join Bach to Rock music school of West Nashville for an exploration of making music with instruments, voices and imaginations, then make art inspired by your time with the Bach to Rock musicians.
November 16, 2024: Discover how new music can expand our minds and ears with flutist, Molly Barth of Intersection Music Group, Nashville's contemporary classical music ensemble, then make art inspired by the music and flutes in Greek mythology.
November 23, 2024: Come hear about the pieces of paper Sequoyah called “talking leaves” that led to his invention of the Cherokee Syllabary which was like an alphabet for the Cherokee language, then make art inspired by Sequoyah’s pursuit of written language.
Full Activity Schedule:
10:30 - 11:20 AM: Free entry to Parthenon for Kidsville
10:30 AM - Kidsville activity stations open for play.
11:00 AM - Storytime or special guest programming in front of the statue of Athena.
11:45 AM - Kidsville activity stations close.
What to Expect:
Activity Stations: Explore hands-on activities between 10:30 AM and 11:45 AM. Let your kids dive into fun and discovery at their own pace.
Storytime: Gather in front of the Athena statue at 11:00 AM for storytime and an arts and crafts activity inspired by the book. We usually wrap up by 11:30 AM.
Important Info for Parents:
Arrival Time: Come between 10:30 AM and 11:20 AM to receive free Parthenon admission for everyone attending Kidsville. The program begins promptly at 11:00 AM and lasts for approximately 30 minutes.
Shared Space: Kidsville at the Parthenon shares space with Parthenon guests.
Registration: Registration is required and may be done online in advance or at the Parthenon beginning at 10:30 AM. We highly recommend registering in advance to skip the line and make your entry smoother.
Check-In: Depending on the weather, check-in might be outside. Just follow the signs, and we'll be there to welcome you.
See You There!
Registration Required:
Avoid the line! Please complete our registration form in advance.
Entry time for pre-registered attendees remains 10:30 - 11:20 AM