TOTS!
March – May | Tuesdays – Saturdays | 10 AM – 12 PM
TOTS! returns in 2026 with more fun for the little ones in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden. Beginning March 7, Tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and Storytimes five days a week! Join a member of the garden staff for a crowd favorite, Turtle Talks, as they feed the turtles and answer questions about the Children’s Garden’s shelled residents. Each week’s theme is inspired by current exhibitions or seasonal festivals, encouraging exploration of art and the natural world.
Hands-On Activities | 10 AM – 12 PM
Storytime | 10 AM, 10:45 AM, and 11:30 AM
Turtle Talks | 11:45 AM
The TOTS! program is weather dependant. Uncertain about the weather? Just give us a call at 615-353-9827 or keep an eye on our Instagram stories for updates day of. Don’t forget to bring your imagination and dress for mess!
TOTS! 2026 Spring Schedule
March: Cheekwood in Bloom!
3/7: Daffodils
3/10 – 3/14: Hyacinth
3/17 – 3/21: Tulips
3/24 – 3/27: Sunshine
3/28: NO TOTS! Come celebrate Holi at Cheekwood
3/31 – 4/2: Spring Flower Baskets
April: Trees Around the World
4/3 – 4/4: NO TOTS! Join us for the annual Great Spring Art Hop at Cheekwood
4/7- 4/11: Cherry Blossoms – Japan
4/14 – 4/18: Flowering Dogwood Trees – North America
4/21 – 4/25: Olive Trees – Mediterranean Seaboard
4/28 – 5/2: Golden Wattle – Australia
May: Classic Storybooks
5/5 – 5/9: Curious George
5/12 – 5/16: Make Way for Ducklings
5/19 – 5/23: Frederick
5/26 – 5/30: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Turtle Talks
Drop-in Turtle Talks | 11:45 AM Tuesdays – Saturdays
runs for about 10-15 minutes
Join a member of the garden staff at the turtle pond in the Children’s Garden each day as they feed the turtles and host a Q&A about the Children’s Garden’s shelled residents.
Monthly Bi-lingual Song and Storytime with Rachel Rodriguez
March 24, April 14, May 5, June 9, July 14, August 4, September 8, October 6
Each month join us for a special Storytime where tots learn about the month’s theme through songs and movement led by Rachel Rodriguez. Please note that this program is weather permitting and will be rescheduled if cancelled. Keep an eye on our Instagram stories for updates.
About Rachel Rodriguez:
Rachel is a singer, songwriter, teaching artist, performance coach, wife, and mother. Nothing makes her happier than watching people of all ages experience the joy of music and dance. She is the creator and founder of “Songs for My Little Amigos,” a bi-lingual music and movement program that focuses on promoting language learning, building community, and celebrating culture through the arts. For more information follow her at rachelrodriguez.com.
TOTS! is powered by PNC, our Early Childhood Education Partner
