Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 6th, 2015
September 6, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Select City Pools Remain Open through Labor Day, Riverfest, Fall Family Campout, and Just Ordinary Exercise.
Family Campout
Riverfest to feature “Earth Explorers” Kids’ Area
September 4, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Kids’ Area at Riverfest is the perfect place to bring kids of all ages. They’ll enjoy interactive games and exhibits, hands-on learning activities, and some giant inflatables! Everyone is sure to love the new 2015 theme: “Earth Explorers” as they explore over 20 different local vendors and cultural groups.
The Riverfest Kids’ Area is located at the North Extension of McGregor Park (behind O’Charleys) and is open Friday, September 11th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, September 12th from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Performances will take place every hour on Saturday.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 30th, 2015
August 30, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Final Registration for the Riverfest Juried Art Show, New session of Archery, Living History at Fort Defiance and Float the River.
Riverfest Art Experience.
Back to the Future Retro Double Feature showing at Movies in the Park
August 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Get your flux capacitor ready. Movies in the Park is traveling back to the 1980s with a retro double feature of Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II on Saturday, August 29th presented by the City of Clarksville and Convergys.
In the original Back to the Future, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the ’50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) goes awry. In the sequel, Marty McFly visits the year 2015 but must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985, without interfering with his first trip.
Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part 2 playing this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
Human foosball tournament coming to Riverfest
August 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Miller Lite are proud to announce a new event at this year’s Riverfest celebration. The first ever Human Foosball Tournament in Clarksville will be at the Festival this year!
The human foosball tournament scheduled to take place from 10:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday, September 12th will be played on a life-size court, set up exactly like a foosball table.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 22nd, 2015
August 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Tickets on sale for VIP event with Serieux: A Temptations Revue, Fort Defiance to host Civil War Recruitment Day, Riverfest Regatta, Fly Fishing program for youth and teens, and Riverfest Human Foosball Tournament.
New session of Archery to be offered at the Kleeman Center this September
August 21, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Already learned the fundamentals of archery and looking to build on those newfound skills? Look no further than the Kleeman Community Center’s 8-week, Olympic Archery program beginning September 9th.
Program participants, ages 10-18, will take the next step in their archery journey as they embark on this second-level course that meets at 4:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. [Read more]
Fort Defiance to host Civil War Recruitment Day
August 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Experience history in action at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center’s Civil War Recruitment Day on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Come spend the day as re-enactors conduct a historical “recruiting” event. Throughout the day children can visit the Commanding Officers to enlist into either the Confederate or Union Armies, drill with the soldiers before receiving their “discharge” papers.
Movies in the Park continues at Liberty Park with Guardians of the Galaxy
August 13, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy, is coming to the big screen Saturday, August 15th as part of the 2015 Movies in the Park.
Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) finds space adventurer Peter Quill and a group of extraterrestrial misfits the object of a bounty hunt after they steal a powerful artifact. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy this superhero film with the whole family!
Guardians of the Galaxy plays this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
Today is the Last Day to Register for the Riverfest Film Festival
August 13, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Would you like to see your short film viewed by hundreds? Do you want to have the chance to win a cash prize? If so, you must register by today, Thursday, August 13th to participate in this year’s 52-Hour Film Festival.
The 52-Hour Film Festival is a chance for all aspiring and professional film makers to showcase their talents on the big screen. Each film team will have 52 hours to create a 4-7 minute short film using predetermined lines and props. [Read more]
