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M and M's Big Splat
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: About Us: We moved to Maryville with our families from Naples, Florida almost a year ago now, and we opened the doors to the Big Splat on January 3, 2006. We have had such a wonderful reception from the community. We would like to thank all of you who have come to the Splat and extend an invitation to those of you who have not yet had a chance to experience our arts and crafts studio.We are proud to provide a place where children can freely express their creativity and give them the necessary tools to do so in a positive environment. Creativity lives in all of us. Nurturing this creativity in young children helps them to develop fine motor skills, think, problem solve, build self confidence and social skills. Literacy skills such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening are all benefits of the arts as well.
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Knox County Public Library
Created: 01-15-2008
Description: You know the Library is a great place to pick up children's books, explore new authors and receive great advice from librarians on what to read next--but you might not know just how much goes on at the Knox County Public Library. There are storytimes for children of various ages, special monthly children's programs including puppet shows, musical sing-a-longs, and great crafts, and even special events (like our Children's Festival of Reading, Imagination Library Week, or special presentations like "Seussical the Musical"). With over 18 locations, there's always something great to do at the Library. Find the location nearest you by checking our website (www.knoxlib.org) or calling 215-8700.
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Knoxville Zoological Gardens
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: Bloomin’ Butterfly Gardens - br> New this year! Experience Bloomin’ Butterfly Gardens in living color this spring at Knoxville Zoo. This one-of-a-kind experience allows you to immerse yourself in a flurry of butterfly kisses as these flying flowers get in your face! Hundreds and hundreds of butterflies will fill the exhibit allowing you to be touched by these magical creatures. Come see our butterflies blossom with color this spring at Knoxville Zoo! Toadally Frogs – Now Open! At this brand new exhibit, you can get to know your backyard neighbors in our backyard. Play at our toadally hoppin’ pad inside the exhibit. Visit with our chorus of croakers and learn how to bellow like a bullfrog and talk like a toad. This ribbit exhibit will also include some close friends of the toads and frogs including naked mole rats, rabbits, mudpuppies and more! There’s always something new at Knoxville Zoo! Experience wildlife up close as you come face to face with more than 800 of the Earth’s most fascinating animals. See meerkats, giraffe, elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, and more as you travel through Grasslands Africa and the African Forest. See reptiles, river otters, rhinos and so much more! And don’t forget to visit Kids Cove where there's a big sandpit, mountain goats to brush, pretend hen's eggs to collect and on hot days a small creek to play in. Their memberships are a great deal and if you are admitted after 3pm one day you can enter the following day for free.
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Gym Bugs
Created: 02-15-2008
Description: Gym Bugs strives to provide your child with the tools for success. Our curriculum uses music along with the FUNdamental gymnastics skills to enhance motor skills, listening skills, and social interaction. Our programs include music and movement (Mommy & Me), gymnastics, tumbling, sports, dance classes and cheerleading. The classes are geared for Children Ages 1 – 7 years. Whether you have an 'Itsy Bitsy Spider', 'Crazy Caterpillar', or 'Bouncing Bumblebee' your little one is sure to enjoy a blend of exploratory play and stimulating circle time fun! Open Play will be coming soon!
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Bounce House at Starz Elite
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: COME CELEBRATE YOUR NEXT PARTYAt TheStarz EliteBOUNCE HOUSEInflatable Party CenterKnoxville's LargestInflatable Party Center(865)688-2121 NEW OPEN PLAY TIME Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm and 5pm-8pm Friday 10am-2pm Saturday 10am-Noon Only $6 per child Other Days and Times Available On Request CALL (865)688-2121 PARTIES A $50 Deposit is required at the time of reservation. The Balance is due prior to the start of your Party. Party Packages Starting as Low as $140! (Example: Red and Blue Plates and Napkins) Larger Parties with 25 or more guests cost $6 per additional participant. Parents and small babies are not included in these costs and are free to attend. For Safety Reasons ALL participants are required to wear socks. Socks will be available for sale for $2 each at the Center for those who need them.
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East Tennessee Discovery Center
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: Hands-On Science Center for children preschool and up. Space shuttle, whisper dishes, levers and pulleys, optical illusions, fresh and salt water fish tanks are a few of the exhibits in the gallery area. Our area called "Kidspace", designed for children 3 to 7 years old, contains age appropriate activities. Admission: Adults - $4, Children age 5 and up - $3, 3 and 4 years old - $2, children under 2 are admitted free. Operating hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Sunday
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Bounce USA Inflatable Fun Center
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: 10 giant inflatables in one huge arena! 9,000 square feet of fun! The first of its kind in East Tennessee! Private party rooms with private arena play. Toddler Play Ground with ball pit, Laugh and Learn, small climbing wall and obstacle course. Full Court Press, Twister, Hose Hockey, The Adrenalin Rush! Concessions sell healthy snacks and there's an open picnic area. Call to schedule your next event. LOCATION: West Beaver Creek Road at Central Avenue Pike, look for the sign pointing to Bounce USA.Our new hours are:MON,WED,FRIDAY OPEN PLAY 10:30am-5pm COST $5.50 PER CHILD THURSDAY 10:30-1 COST $5.50 WEEKEND OPEN PLAY CHECK www.bounceusa for hours this week FAMILY NIGHT - MONDAY 6-8:30 $7 PER CHILD RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED parents play free DROP-N-SHOP - MONDAYS 2-5 $10 PER HOUR The Kids Can Play at Bounce USA, While You Get Your Errand Done. ATTENDANT RATIO=1 FOR EVERY 5 CHILDREN FOR AGES 4-12 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
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Sprout Studios
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: Sprout Studioan exciting , educational indoor playspace and activity center for children 0-8, their families, and caregivers.-Play Areas (12 exhibits)-Infant Area-Activities-Birthday Parties-Toy StoreSprout Studio: explore, meet, eat, play, think, paint, build, perform, pretend, jump, crawl, create, dance, laugh, and dream!Group rates and memberships available.
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The Little Gym of Knoxville
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: Jump, tuck, tumble and twirl at The Little Gym of Knoxville. Our non-competitive gymnastics, dance and sports skills classes for children ages 3-12 build motor skills, confidence and self-esteem. For 4 month olds to age 3, The Little Gym has parent/child classes where children build strength, coordination, motor skills, cognitive skills, and confidence in a fun, nurturing environment. For children ages 1-10 we provide full-service, themed private birthday parties where the only crowd is yours. Our half day summer camps are the coolest in town for children ages 3-8. Call us today at 865 583 1166 to give your child The Little Gym Advantage.
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Tennessee Museum of Aviation
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: 50,000 square feet of museum exhibits & some flyable aircraft. Historic aircraft on tour frequently visit the museum. Some provide visitors with walk-through tours as well as a way to ride along on a historic flight.
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Sunsphere
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: This recently reopened Sunsphere boasts an observation deck which provides a great 360-degree view of the city and the surrounding countryside. There is no admission charge and elevator usage for the Observation Deck is limited to the double elevators facing the lake at the base of the Sunsphere and at the Convention Center level. Hours: (Hours of operation are subject to change)
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Starz Elite Tumble Cheer Dance Center
Created: 01-03-2008
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Southern Appalachia Railway Museum
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: The Southern Appalachia Railway Museum Club sponsors the Secret City Scenic Excursion Train. Trains depart from the Heritage Center (formerly K-25) near Oak Ridge and winds along Poplar Creek and Highway 327. The round trip is 14 miles and lasts about one hour. The trains are pulled by 1950's vintage Alco diesel locomotives. The train runs on the first and third Saturday of each month from April through September. In October, November and December the train will run on Saturdays and Sundays of selected weekends. Trains normally run at 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Saturdays and 1pm and 3pm on Sundays. Check the schedule on their website. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Lap children two and under are free. Group rates are available for groups of 24 or more. Reservations are highly recommended. Tickets will be sold the day of each trip if space is available. To reserve tickets call 865 241 2140 or order tickets by mail (the form is on the website).
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Pump It Up - The Inflatable Party Zone
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: Jump, Climb, Slide, & Bounce your way into Pump It Up, America's #1 Inflatable Party Zone! Pump It Up, voted, "Best Place to Have a Birthday Party", features giant, custom designed interactive inflatable play structures in your very own private arena.Great for Birthday Parties, Team Parties, Church Groups, Field Trips, and Special Events.Time slots fill up quickly, so call to reserve your party today!
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Museum of Appalachia
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: Authentic replica of Appalachian life. Explore the cantilever barn, Mark Twain family cabin, a chapel and there are even grazing sheep.The Museum of Appalachia is open every day of the year, except Christmas Day. Our hours vary with the seasons, depending upon daylight hours, so be sure to call ahead to verify the times listed.
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Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: Relocated in January 2007 to it's new easily accessible location with more convenient parking. The 4,000 square foot facility provides space for dance fitness and art classes for all ages (pre-schoolers to seniors) During summer they focus on mostly on the children's programs. They have half or full day art day camps in a wide variety of different art themes. Call the Knoxville Arts and fine Crafts Center at 865 523 1401 to register and for more details. Payment due at the time of registration - cash/check only, no credit cards. They hold various classes for older children as well. NOTE - new Broadway location.
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Jumpity Jump
Created: 01-21-2008
Description: KNOXVILLE'S PREMIER KIDS PARTY PLACE! Specializing in jumping, Jumpity Jump has 4 levels of play! There is even a separate area for the toddlers who aren't as steady on their feet. Bouncers start in the first room and work their way up. But don't forget to bring/wear socks! A super clean facility, Jumpity Jump has a snack area and lounge area for mom and dad to relax while their little bundle of joy is burning off all that excess energy! With a state-of-the-art voice enunciated fire system and video surveillance throughout, it's as safe as it is fun! Jumpity Jump will have open play time on a recurring basis on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am and 12pm.
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Ijams Nature Center
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: Ijams' is a beautiful 160-acre park. The Visitor Center, includes an exhibit hall, gift shop and restrooms. They have camps & walking trails. One of our Knoxmoms, Sassy Mummy, recommends the Wee Ones program held once a month for 2-3 year olds. The cost is $10.00 for non-Ijams members or free with a $50.00 yearly family membership. An adult must accompany the child. Each month there is a theme - such as classes on amphibians and reptiles. The class consists of explaining, on a toddler level, basic scientific information on the topic (ex: life cycle of a frog), conducting 2 art projects, a visit with a "critter", a snack and an opportunity to experience the topic outside in its natural environment. The program fills up VERY QUICKLY and is in such demand that Ijams is considering adding additional classes. For more information, you can call 577.4717 ext. 10. They have other programs for older natural enthusiasts as well!
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Farragut Folklife Museum
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: The Farragut Folklife Museum is a treasure chest of photographs and artifacts, which tell the story of the Farragut and Concord communities, as well as home to the Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Collection, from which the Museum takes its name. Free admission and gift shop.
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Dinosaur Walk Museum
Created: 01-03-2008
Description: Educational museum with life sized dinosaur sculptures, reptiles and snakes. Kids can dig for bones in the sand pit and watch an educational movie. Money saving coupon on their website.
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