Things To Do in Middle Tennessee: February 1-7, 2026
- tullamama
- Feb 1
- 7 min read
Your Complete Valentine's Week Family Events Guide
Welcome to your weekly guide to family-friendly events across Middle Tennessee!
This month, our family is so in love with our new baby girl that we've decided to make February all about LOVE! Throughout the month, we'll be sharing lovely events for Valentine's Day, scripture highlighting God's love, great date ideas for your special love, and a complete guide to all things Valentine's coming later this week. It feels like the perfect way to celebrate this season of new life and abundant blessings in our home.
This week is packed with love, creativity, and memory-making opportunities - from Galentine's parties and daddy-daughter dances to creative workshops and family celebrations.
Note: Valentine's-related events are marked with ❤️ in this guide and will be highlighted in RED on our Google Calendar!
📅 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Tuesday, Feb 3: Preschool STEM Day
Wednesday, Feb 4: Self Portrait Art Classes
Thursday, Feb 5: LEGO Club
Friday, Feb 6: Galentine's Parties & Valentine's Gala ❤️
Saturday, Feb 7: PACKED with Valentine's crafts, pageants, dances & more! ❤️
🌟 FEATURED EVENTS THIS WEEK
❤️ Dream with Dolly Gala - Valentine's Themed Family Night
Friday, February 6 | 5:00-7:00pm Celebrate 20 years of Imagination Library of Coffee County with this "Decades of Dolly" Valentine's-themed celebration! Featuring fancy Southern-style dinner, bounce houses, craft zones, "Best Dressed Dolly" contest, and fantastic entertainment.
Location: First Baptist Church Manchester, 1006 Hillsboro Blvd
Cost: Adults $25, Teens (11-17) $20, Kids (5-10) $10, Under 5 FREE
Registration: Google Form
❤️ Daddy & Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 7 | 5:00-7:00pm Make magical Valentine's memories at this special daddy-daughter dance!
Location: Lynchburg Elementary School, 276 Mechanic St N, Lynchburg
Cost: $25 per couple, $5 each additional child (includes punch, cookies, and picture)
🔬 Preschool Days: Snowflakes & Symmetry
Tuesday, February 3 | 10:00am-12:30pm RESCHEDULED FROM LAST WEEK! Little scientists ages 3-5 explore how snowflakes form and create symmetrical designs through hands-on STEM activities.
Location: Hands-On Science Center, 101 Mitchell Blvd, Tullahoma
Cost: $7/child, Members $2/child
Ages: 3-5 (all ages welcome)
Registration: Zeffy
📍 EVENTS BY DAY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
🔬 Preschool Days: Snowflakes & Symmetry
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm
Location: Hands-On Science Center, 101 Mitchell Blvd, Tullahoma
Cost: $7/child, Members $2/child
Ages: 3-5 (all ages welcome)
Description: Explore how snowflakes form, discover patterns in nature, and create symmetrical designs through hands-on activities. Space is limited!
Registration: Zeffy
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
🎨 Self Portrait Drawings Classes
Time: 3:30-4:30pm (Every Wednesday)
Location: Abraham Art Gallery, 106 N High St, Winchester
Cost: $35 per class (monthly commitment includes 4 classes)
Description: Work with award-winning artist and curator Kristy Abraham to create finished artwork. Learn unique techniques including drawing, painting, textiles, color theory, art history, and more! Kristy brings 22+ years of experience as a professional artist and K-12 teacher with work in the Parthenon Museum, Tennessee State Museum, and Taube Museum of Art.
Note: Limited to 12 students. Include child's name, age, phone number, and email when registering.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
🏗️ LEGO Club
Time: 1:00-2:00pm AND 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Coffee County Lannom Memorial Public Library, 312 N Collins St, Tullahoma
Cost: FREE
Ages: All ages
Description: Two sessions available! Follow the prompt or let your imagination lead the way to create amazing designs with colorful Legos. All skill levels welcome. Also meets February 19th.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
🎬 Movie and Play
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library, 220 S Jefferson St, Shelbyville
Cost: FREE
Description: Watch as a young girl, her pet chameleon, a charming thief, and a stubborn horse travel across the kingdom to find floating lanterns. The movie plays in the Children's Room - kids are welcome to play with toys, color, look at books, or move around during the cartoons.
❤️ Galentine's Party at 26th Ave
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: 26th Ave, 111 W Main St, Manchester
Cost: FREE to attend
Description: Ladies, don't miss this fun night! Shop with ECK Jewelry Design, Iron & Vine Florals, and Carla Trail. Celebrate friendship and find unique Valentine's gifts!
❤️ Dream with Dolly Gala
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: First Baptist Church Manchester, 1006 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester
Cost: Adults $25, Teens (11-17) $20, Kids (5-10) $10, Under 5 FREE
Description: Valentine's-themed family night celebrating 20 years of Imagination Library! Fancy Southern-style Dolly-themed dinner, bounce houses, craft zones, "Best Dressed Dolly" contest (all ages), and fantastic entertainment. Every ticket helps mail free books to children in Coffee County.
Registration: Google Form
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
📚 Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Franklin County Public Library, 105 S Porter St, Winchester
Cost: FREE
Description: Today is the perfect day to spark a love for reading! Bring your little ones to explore new worlds, magical stories, fun activities, and the endless wonders of the library.
❤️ Valentine Floral Bouquet Painting
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: The Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville
Cost: $30
Instructor: Kristy Gibson
Description: Learn to control the unique properties of gouache and create expressive, vivid artwork. Emphasis on foundation painting techniques, color mixing, composition, and building confidence with the medium.
❤️ Mister and Miss Sweetheart Pageant
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Location: Shelbyville Central High School, 401 Eagle Blvd, Shelbyville
Cost: Varies by age division
Ages: All ages! Categories from 0-2 years through 50+
Description: 5th Annual Miss Sweetheart Pageant hosted by The Bedford County Fairest of the Fair Committee. This is a fun pageant for all ages with categories including Mister Sweetheart (0-2, 3-6), Precious Miss, Baby Miss, Toddler Miss, Tiny Miss, Petite Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Young Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Modern Miss, and Elegant Miss. Side awards for Best Hair, Best Eyes, Best Smile, Best Dress, Best Personality, Best Outfit. Supreme Titles for overall highest scores. People's Choice Winners too! Schedule announced later.
Registration: JotForm
🧵 Community Craft Yard Sale
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: 404 W Lincoln St, Tullahoma
Cost: FREE (no charge for sellers or buyers)
Description: A community sales event where individuals can sell their unused crafting tools - fabric, yarns, design kits, tools, and so much more! This event encourages creativity and collaboration among local creatives. Interested in selling? Just show up! First come, first serve for table space.
❤️ Kids Craft Class - Valentine Wind Chimes
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location: The Sparrow's Nest, 25 Main St E, Wartrace
Cost: $12 per child
Ages: 6 and up
Description: Kids are invited to paint Valentine-themed wooden wind chimes! All supplies are provided for this fun, hands-on craft where kids can create, decorate, and take home a charming Valentine keepsake. Seats limited - register today!
🎤 Third Annual Children Auctioneer Contest
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Lewisburg Livestock Market, 1930 Finley Beech Rd, Lewisburg
Cost: FREE
Ages: 13 and under
Description: Lewisburg Livestock Market Third Anniversary celebration! Kids auction LIVE in front of a crowd on the auction block with REAL bids! Each contestant auctions two rounds of cages and small livestock. Jackson will be on the block to help if needed. Prizes include trophies for 1st and 2nd place, medals and certificates for all participants, and a surprise gift for the auctioneer who brings the highest bid. Drawings for attendees too!
Registration: Send contestant names and ages via Facebook message or text 931-224-6315
🥾 Old Stone Fort Enclosure Hike
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Old Stone Fort State Park, 732 Stone Fort Dr, Manchester
Cost: FREE
Description: Join Naturalist Shawn for a hike around the Enclosure Trail and discover what Old Stone Fort has to offer.
❤️ Daddy & Daughter Dance
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Lynchburg Elementary School, 276 Mechanic St N, Lynchburg
Cost: $25 per couple, $5 each additional child
Description: Make magical Valentine's memories! Ticket price includes punch, cookies, and picture.
✨ FREE THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
Budget-friendly activities for the whole family:
Take Your Child to the Library Day - Saturday 9am, Winchester
Community Craft Yard Sale - Saturday noon, Tullahoma
Old Stone Fort Enclosure Hike - Saturday 1pm, Manchester
Movie and Play - Friday 10am, Shelbyville Library
LEGO Club - Thursday (two sessions), Tullahoma Library
Story times - Check your local library schedules!
📚 FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
Weekday Activities Perfect for Homeschoolers:
Tuesday, February 3:
Preschool Days: Snowflakes & Symmetry (10am) - Ages 3-5, Hands-On Science Center, $7
Wednesday, February 4:
Self Portrait Drawing Classes (3:30pm) - Abraham Art Gallery, $35/class
Thursday, February 5:
LEGO Club (1pm OR 3:30pm) - FREE, Coffee County Lannom Library, All ages
Friday, February 6:
Movie and Play (10am) - FREE, Shelbyville Library
🎨 CREATIVE WORKSHOPS THIS WEEK
Self Portrait Drawings - Wednesday 3:30pm, Winchester
Valentine Floral Bouquet Painting - Saturday 10am, Shelbyville, $30
Valentine Wind Chimes Craft - Saturday 1pm, Wartrace, $12
LEGO Club - Thursday (two sessions), Tullahoma, FREE
Community Craft Yard Sale - Saturday noon, Tullahoma, FREE
📍 EVENTS BY LOCATION
TULLAHOMA
Preschool Days: Snowflakes & Symmetry (Tue 10am)
LEGO Club (Thu 1pm & 3:30pm)
Community Craft Yard Sale (Sat noon)
MANCHESTER
Galentine's Party at 26th Ave (Fri 5pm) ❤️
Dream with Dolly Gala (Fri 5pm) ❤️
Old Stone Fort Enclosure Hike (Sat 1pm)
WINCHESTER
Self Portrait Drawing Classes (Wed 3:30pm)
Take Your Child to the Library Day (Sat 9am)
SHELBYVILLE
Movie and Play (Fri 10am)
Valentine Floral Bouquet Painting (Sat 10am) ❤️
Mister and Miss Sweetheart Pageant (Sat 11am) ❤️
WARTRACE
Kids Valentine Wind Chime Craft (Sat 1pm) ❤️
LYNCHBURG
Daddy & Daughter Dance (Sat 5pm) ❤️
LEWISBURG
Third Annual Children Auctioneer Contest (Sat 1pm)
📅 COMING UP (Plan Ahead!)
Valentine's Day - Friday, February 14th (next week!)
Presidents Day - Monday, February 17th (watch for special events)
More February events - stay tuned for next week's guide!
💡 PLANNING TIPS FOR THIS WEEK
Valentine's Events Book Up Fast - Register early for the Daddy-Daughter Dance, Dream with Dolly Gala, and kids craft classes
Saturday is PACKED - Plan your route if you want to hit multiple events
Galentine's Parties - Perfect for mom's night out on Friday!
Free Activities - Great options if you're on a budget this week
Library Day - Saturday is officially Take Your Child to the Library Day - a perfect excuse for a book adventure!
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Have a wonderful week celebrating love, creativity, and family in Middle Tennessee!
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
Serving families in: Tullahoma, Manchester, Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, Winchester, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities including Coffee County, Bedford County, Rutherford County, and Franklin County.
Disclaimer: Event details are subject to change. Please verify times, dates, and registration requirements with event organizers before attending. Tullamama is not responsible for event cancellations or changes.
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