🌟 Things To Do This Week with Kids in Tullahoma, Manchester, Shelbyville & Beyond (Aug 25–30, 2025)

Hey mama 👋—if you’ve been staring at your calendar wondering how to keep the kids entertained (without losing your sanity), I’ve got your back. From library fun 📚 to nature festivals 🐦 and even a color run 🎨🏃‍♀️, this week is packed with family-friendly events.

Save this guide, share it with your mom group, and let’s make these last days of August count! 💛

📅 Monday, August 25

🌱 Build-a-Biome @ Lannom Memorial Library (Tullahoma), 10:00 AM

Science + creativity = a win. Kiddos can build their own little ecosystem (bonus: homeschoolers can count this as school work 🙌).

🤸 Open Play @ Tullahoma Gymnastics & Cheer, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (Ages 7 & under)

Let your littles bounce, tumble, and burn off alllll the weekend energy. Perfect for younger ones who need a safe space to play big.

🧘 Yoga Stories @ Coffee County Manchester Library, 4:00 PM

Storytime meets stretch time. Perfect for little wiggle worms who can’t sit still. (Spoiler: that’s basically every boy under 10 😂).

📅 Tuesday, August 26

🧵 Quilting Class (Sign-up Required) @ Shelbyville-Bedford Library, 10:00 AM–1:00 PMA creative outlet for mom (or crafty older kids). Make sure to sign up ahead of time!

🤸 Homeschool Hangout @ Tullahoma Gymnastics & Cheer, 12:30–2:30 PM

A homeschool dream—kids flip, tumble, and play while moms connect. Yes, please.

🧩 LEGO League (All Ages) @ Coffee County Manchester Library, 4:00–5:00 PM

Piles of LEGOs + free play = happy builders. (And maybe a quiet moment for you 🤞).

📅 Wednesday, August 27

📚 Story Time @ Coffee County Manchester Library, 10:00 AM

Songs, rhymes, and stories—perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

📅 Thursday, August 28

👶 Toddler Time @ Lannom Memorial Library (Tullahoma), 10:00 AM

Stories, songs, and lots of movement for your tiny tornadoes. Zero judgment if they’re more into running laps than sitting still.

🐰 Resonating Rabbit (via DC’s Discovery Center), 3:00–4:00 PM

This adorable, interactive experience (for Pre‑K and up) lets kids discover how rabbits hear, plus meet Judy the rabbit up close.

♟ Chess Club @ Coffee County Manchester Public Library, 6:00–7:00 PM

For your little thinkers and teens who love strategy. A chance to learn or practice chess in a fun group setting.

📅 Friday, August 29

📖 Story Time @ Lannom Memorial Library (Tullahoma), 10:00 AM

Another chance to gather your little bookworms for stories and fun.

🎨 Fun-tastic Friday @ Coffee County Manchester Library, 10:00 AM

Crafts, games, and activities = Friday morning magic ✨.

🤸 Open Play @ Tullahoma Gymnastics & Cheer, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (Ages 7 & under)

Let your littles bounce, tumble, and burn off alllll the weekend energy. Perfect for younger ones who need a safe space to play big.

📅 Saturday, August 30

🎨🏃‍♂️ FIT Beyond Color Fun 5K & 1 Mile @ 449 W Lincoln St, Tullahoma, 7:30 AM

Start your Saturday with color clouds and giggles! Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, it’s a fun way to move as a family.

🐦🌸 Hummingbird Festival @ The Wilderness Station,

Bird banding 8:00 AM, All activities 10:00 AM

This free family festival is packed with cool nature experiences. See bird banding up close, shop local vendors, grab eats from food trucks, and let the kids soak up the wonder of the outdoors.

🥒 Middle Tennessee Pickle Festival 

@ 6790 John Bragg Hwy, Murfreesboro, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Yes, it’s a whole festival dedicated to pickles! Expect food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, and more pickle-themed fun than you can imagine. (Parking $10)