ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER
With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. Exhibits include: Space Chase, where kids go through simulated astronaut training and explore other planets in our solar system; BodyQuest, a 9,000 square ft. interactive exploration of the human body's systems; BlueMax, presented by MTSU Aerospace, a three- minute flight for two in a full-motion, total-freedom flight simulator where the pilot controls every movement of the plane; Adventure Tower, a 75-ft tall, 7-story interactive tower for climbing, sliding and exploring and Mission Possible, an interactive exhibit sponsored by Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Services, Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Nashville Predators Foundation, showcasing the machines of rehabilitative medicine and the everyday obstacles they overcome. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for seniors and children ages three to twelve. The Adventure Science Center is open Monday through Saturday 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. and Sunday 12:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. www.adventuresci.com. (615) 862-5160.

CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART
1200 Forrest Park Drive. As always, every Saturday from 10:00a.m. until noon there is an art activity for little ones that costs only $1 for the materials. March classes include Artistic Vision…Literally!, Go GREEN, Lasting Impression and Daffodils by the Dozen. Tuesday classes between 10:00a.m. and noon are Wee Trees, Career Day, Outstanding Owls, Inspiring Impressionists and Darling Daffodils All these programs at Cheekwood are meant for casual dress so you can make stress-free messes. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. and Sunday 11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Website at www.cheekwood.org. Admission is $10 for (non-member) adults, $5 for children 6-17; and no cost for children under 5.

FRIST CENTER'S ARTQUEST
244-3340. 919 Broadway. ArtQuest provides hands-on and computer-related activities at approximately 30 ArtStations, which relate art concepts to Frist Center exhibitions and examine ways in which art relates to everyday life. The activities in ArtQuest cover three areas of art education: Art Essentials, Art Materials and Techniques, and Art and Meaning. There are also opportunities to record your experiences in an ArtQuest Journal, or to create a digital portfolio of the art they created in ArtQuest.
Call (615) 244-3340 or see the events at the website, www.fristcenter.org.

NSHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Celebrating its 76th anniversary this year, Nashville Children's Theatre provides imaginative and educational entertainment for children. It was named by Time magazine as one of the top 5 children's theatre programs in the nation.
March 1-28 – Miss Nelson Is Missing
Joan Cushing adapted Harry Allard's and James Marshall's book into a musical. Miss Nelson is beloved by her class in Room 207, but she just can't keep them in check. When she mysteriously disappears and is replaced by Viola Swamp, the extremely strict substitute from their worst nightmares, the class gets together and hires a private detective to find out what happened to Miss Nelson. For tickets and information, call (615) 254-9103 or see the website at at nct-dragonsite.org.

NASHVILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE
3777 Nolensville Road, phone (615) 833-1534. Turn your day into an adventure at Nashville Zoo. Hang loose with gibbons, walk tall with giraffes and bask in the sun with our many meerkats. From alligators and lorikeets to clouded leopards and zebras, the scaly, feathery and furry all call Nashville Zoo
home. See animals from across the globe in natural habitats resembling the many environments of our world, like the plains of Africa and the rain forest of South America. Take a spin on our Wild Animal Carousel, and swing around our 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym. You can even step back in time at our Historic Home and Farm. Your adventure is waiting, so come visit us now! Visit the Zoo's website at www.nashvillezoo.org for more information.

OLDE WORLDE THEATRE COMPANY
Belcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Ave. This theatre troupe presents fairly tales and other children's stories using modern dance, ballroom dance, mime, experimental theater, ballet and a good dose of silliness. For more information, see oldeworldetheatre.com.

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