Featured Events in Parks in July, 2025 (August Updated)

Welcome to the Beach Party with Shag Lessons at Happy's Farm Inc. Get ready to groove to some beachy tunes and learn the classic shag dance! Join us for a fun-filled day of sun, sand, and shagging. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to come and dance the day away. So grab your flip-flops and sunscreen, and get ready to have a blast at our beach party! Tickets will include light hors d'oeuvres, soda/water, shag lessons, music and dancing. Please feel free to bring your preferred beveage of choice. We will also be offering childcare of site to register for this and more information please email spotlightdancecompteam@gmail.com. All proceeds will be supporting our dancers on the compeition team. Information Source: eventbrite

Here's what's currently on view at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art! *These tickets are valid from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on the date that you select. Please arrive no later than 3:15 PM, or 45 minutes before the galleries close, to ensure you have enough time to see everything! Duke Riley: O'er the Wide and Plastic SeaThis monumental exhibition surveys two decades of work by New England-born, Brooklyn-based artist Duke Riley who is known for innovative and intricate installations, performances, videos, sculptures, and drawings that call attention to the ways in which institutional power collides with the natural world. Open (C)all: Dear EarthWe invited artists of all ages from Hampton Roads to participate in Open (C)all 2025: Dear Earth by creating artworks inspired by their personal connection to nature. Spanning fiber art, sculpture, painting, and photography, Dear Earth showcases 115 unique pieces from our local community, each expressing a heartfelt message to our planet ARTlab This interactive space lets you explore the main themes and ideas of the current exhibition through hands-on making, sharing, and personal connections. Free admission for Virginia residents is generously funded by Sentara and The Sokol Family Foundation. Tickets are required for check-in purposes and allow for entry any time during open hours. All sales for out-of-state (non-Virginia residents) ticket purchases are final. Information Source: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Wicked Summer fun! - WHAT IF ELPHABA AND THE GRINCH WERE FRIENDS? Young actors will explore their creativity, learn basic to intermediate acting skills while collaborating and learning from each other to create exciting story lines featuring our favorite adorable “villains.” Kids need to bring a sack lunch and a drink plus a snack. **Mandatory parent information and orientation session on Saturday, May 31ST at 11 AM or 1 PM at Centennial Performing Arts Studios, 211 27th Ave. Nashville, TN. If you have more than one child (they have to be related, no friends) you can receive a sibling discount. Enter the promotion code SiblingDiscount when you check out. Questions: email veevee.finley@nashville.gov Sorry no refunds. Information Source: Metro Parks Theatre - Nashville | eventbrite