Free weekly story times at the Germantown library, playgrounds in city parks, the Farm Park petting farm and GPAC's pay-what-you-can kids' concerts.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Program times come from the City of Germantown city calendar and the Germantown Community Library; parks from the city’s parks and amenities page. Library youth services: 901-757-7323.

The Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter Road, is the busiest place in town for small children, with free story times and play programs through the week. Outside, the city’s parks have playgrounds, fishing lakes and the Bobby Lanier Farm Park, a 10-acre working farm. All city parks are open dawn to dusk.

Who to call

  • Library youth services: 901-757-7323; register for programs at germantown-tn.libcal.com
  • Farm Park, camps, parties: Parks and Recreation, 901-757-7375, FarmPark@Germantown-TN.gov
  • GPAC box office: 901-751-7500

Library programs for little ones

From the library’s November 2026 calendar (programs repeat; check the library calendar for dates):

Program Ages When Registration
Storytime and Sign Birth to 5 Weekly, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays No; seats fill fast
Preschool Play-Along 2 to 5 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 No
Playful Pathways 2 to 5 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 See calendar
Tot’s Turn: Titles and Toys Birth to 5 4 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 No
Tales at Tea-Time (princess story visit) 2 to 5 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Yes, two weeks ahead
Duplo Discoveries 2 to 5 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 Yes, two weeks ahead
Lego Legends 5 to 7 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Yes, two weeks ahead

Sources: the city’s listings for Storytime and Sign, Preschool Play-Along and Tot’s Turn. The library is open 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. It also holds seasonal parties: Howl-oween (Oct. 27), Winter Wonderland (Dec. 15) and a Summer Reading kickoff in late May.

Playgrounds and parks

Park Address For kids
Riverdale Park 7345 Neshoba Road Three playgrounds on 20 acres; Camp GTOWN’s summer home
Municipal Park 1900 S. Germantown Road Playground, fishing lake, the John Gray House
Cone Park 8831 Poplar Pike Accessible tot lot
Howard McVay Park 7335 McVay Road Two playgrounds, hiking trail, fishing lake
Germantown Station Park 3061 Laurinburg Circle Playground and a 2-acre fishing lake with a paved loop
Poplar Estates Park 1130 Poplar Estates Parkway Playground, trails, nature area
Grove Park 1610 Hardy Oaks Drive Playground, fishing lake, trails

Anglers 13 and older need a Tennessee fishing license. Full list in our parks and trails guide.

The Farm Park

Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive, is open to walkers sunrise to sunset. The petting farm opens on Tuesdays from April through September, and the farm runs a three-morning Wilderness Summer Camp for ages 7 to 12, field trips for groups of 10 or more on Thursday mornings, and 90-minute birthday parties (Farm Park page). Seasonal evenings include a Lantern Walk and Movie Night (Nov. 6) and Lights on the Farm (Dec. 5).

Shows for kids

GPAC’s Peanut Butter & Jam series, in its 31st season, introduces children 8 and under to music, dance and world arts in an informal concert on scheduled Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., and tickets are pay what you can (GPAC). Upcoming: Big Barton and Ekpe and the Spirit of African Music (Feb. 20, 2027).

Rainy-day ideas

  • The library programs above, plus its Lego and craft hours for older kids.
  • Germantown Train Depot open houses, 2260 West St., with railroad memorabilia (history and landmarks).
  • The Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter Road, has drop-in child care, a gym and pools for members (membership).

Related: summer camps and pools, free things to do and Halloween events.

Frequently asked questions

When is story time at the Germantown library?

Storytime and Sign, for birth to 5, runs weekly at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, and Preschool Play-Along, for ages 2 to 5, meets at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays such as Nov. 5, at 1925 Exeter Road. Neither needs registration.

Where is the best playground in Germantown?

Riverdale Park, 7345 Neshoba Road, has three playgrounds on 20 acres. Cone Park, 8831 Poplar Pike, has an accessible tot lot, and Municipal Park, Howard McVay, Germantown Station and Poplar Estates parks also have playgrounds.

When is the Germantown Farm Park petting farm open?

The petting farm at Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive, opens on Tuesdays from April through September. The Farm Park grounds are open to walkers sunrise to sunset.

What can kids do in Germantown on a rainy day?

The library runs free toddler and preschool programs through the week, GPAC’s Peanut Butter & Jam concerts for children 8 and under are pay what you can on Saturday mornings, and the Train Depot museum holds open houses.