FREE A Historical Fourth of July Celebration
Activities taking place throughout the day include a reading of the Declaration of Independence, discussions of historical events, renditions of famous historical speeches and more. Bowen House at Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Lane, Goodlettsville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 859-3678 or www.maskersstation.org.
Outlaws Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Outlaws when they play the Danville Dans. Hawkins Field, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 2 p.m.; $8 advance, $9 game day; 866-1040.
Red, White & Zoo
Celebrate the Fourth of July with an American celebration filled with games, inflatables, pie eating contests and an endless hot dog buffet. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (lunch buffet is 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.); free with gate admission ($14 adults, $9 ages 2 - 12); there is an additional fee for lunch ($7 in advance, $10 day of event); 833-1534 or www.nashvillezoo.org.
Saturday AM: Red, White & YOU!
Families can celebrate Independence Day with a red, white and blue inspired craft. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or www.nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Storytime with Miss Sharon
Toot and Puddle visit to share stories and pose for pictures. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 340, Hendersonville; 11 a.m.; 264-0183.
