Upcoming MPRD special events

A Stones Throw Away

We need your help cleaning up the Greenway! Volunteers will pick up trash beside the trail, on the banks of the Stones River and Lytle Creek, or in the water.
Trash bags, gloves, water and snacks will be provided.
Bring: Wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get wet and dirty.
Ages: All Ages
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Location: Meet at Old Fort Park, Pavilion #3
Contact: Melinda Tate, 615-893-2141, mtate@murfreesborotn.gov

3rd Annual Try Boro Kids 2.5k/5k

Does your child love to run races? Kids ages 5 – 14 can compete in either the 2.5K (1.55 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles) race at the beautiful Gateway Island Trail. Fee includes a healthy snack, a souvenir t-shirt and a finisher’s medal, and awards will be given to the top finishers in several age groups. This is a professionally-timed event. Parents may run with their child in either race for an additional $5 (shirt and award not included); parents are strongly advised to run with their child aged 8 and under in the 5K.
Ages: 5 - 14 (as of 5/3/2013)
Day: Friday, May 3
Time: 6:00 p.m. start for 2.5K; 6:30 p.m. start for 5K
Location: Gateway Island
Fee: $12 until April 3, 2013; $17 April 4, 2013 and after
Contact: info@tryborokidstri.org

Hershey’s Track and Field Local Meet

More than 400,000 children compete in the Hershey’s Track and Field Games annually - making it the largest youth sports program of its kind in North America. Here is your opportunity to become a part of it all. Winners of this local meet will go on to the district where they will qualify for the State. Winners of the state meet will be considered for the North American Finals team. All children ages 9 - 14 should take advantage of this free program.
Ages: 9 - 14
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Track meet starts at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Riverdale High School Track
Fee: Free
Contact: Thomas Laird, 615-907-2251, tlaird@murfreesborotn.gov

World Turtle Day

Come join us in a day dedicated to our shelled friends as we celebrate and discover ways to increase turtle conservation around the world. Participate in the World’s Slowest Hike and stop at each turtle station to learn about the different species that inhabit our planet. In addition, find out steps to become a better GREEN family at home and in your schools to help out all the critters on this planet—including us! Activities, crafts, live animals, and free Turtle Tracks ice cream (while supplies last) will be fun for the whole family to enjoy.
Ages: All
Date: Thursday, May 23
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Wilderness Station
Fee: Free
Contact: Wilderness Station, Rachel Singer, 615-217-3017, rsinger@murfreesborotn.gov

The Market Place

Come and join the Fiesta with Patterson Park Community Center & Murfreesboro City Schools. This family friendly event will give a glimpse of the Hispanic culture by partaking in traditional song, dance, food and more. Come and have a good cross-cultural time!
Ages: All
Date: Friday, April 12th
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Patterson Park Community Center Lawn
Contact: Ron Steed, 615-893-7439 rsteed@murfreesborotn.gov

Summer Family Affair

Come and enjoy a wonderful summer kickoff event with the entire family at Patterson Park Community Center. From sack races to painted faces, this event will be jam-packed with family fun!
Ages: All Ages
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Patterson Park Community Center
Contact: Ron Steed, 615-893-7439, rsteed@murfreesborotn.gov

Opening Day of Boro Beach
Come celebrate the beginning of summer in the sun! Relax by the pool, swim, dive, play games and listen to music at the SportsCom Boro Beach. This is the first day of the outdoor pool opening for the year.
Ages: All Ages
Date: Saturday, May 25

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: SportsCom
Fee: Premium Admission ($4 Adults / $3 Youth & Seniors)
Contact: Niki Hensley, 615-895-5040, nhensley@murfreesborotn.gov

Memorial Day Madness
There is no better way to spend a day off in May other than relaxing by the SportsCom Boro Beach! This Memorial Day come to SportsCom for a day of swimming, music, fun and prizes.
Ages: All Ages
Date: Monday, May 27

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: SportsCom

Fee: Premium Admission ($4 Adults / $3 Youth & Seniors)

Contact: Niki Hensley, 615-895-5040, nhensley@murfreesborotn.gov

Small Fry Tri – A Triathlon for Preschoolers

Murfreesboro’s smallest triathlon! Kids will run, bike and “swim” (run through sprinklers) to the finish line, where every participant receives a trophy. Parents and older siblings may help. Bring a bicycle or tricycle and a helmet. Preregister and get your race packet early at SportsCom, Patterson Community Center or the Wilderness Station between Tuesday, May 28, and Friday, May 31.

Age: 2 – 6 years

Date: Saturday, June 8

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Races will be held about every 10 minutes.

9:30 a.m. Race day registration.

Fee: $6 (includes trophy)

Location: Old Fort Park, Pavilion #3

Contact: Melinda Tate, 615-893-2141, mtate@murfreesborotn.gov

Upcoming MPRD special events