East Nashville's neighborhood space to play, connect & belong
Upcoming Events

Nashville Public Library Story time
Join Mr. Andrew for Story Time at WPC. Story time is included with open play, so simply reserve our play session online and come enjoy!
Tippi Toes - Every Tuesday!
Tuesdays are for dancing! Tippi Toes brings playful movement, music, and imagination together to help little ones build coordination and confidence in a fun, welcoming class—Sign up for the 6-week session and open play is included!
Woodland Little Learners
February’s Woodland Little Learners is all about All the Love—exploring connection, kindness, and togetherness through music, movement, stories, and sensory play. Perfect for ages 1–3, with one hour of open play included.
Come Play With Us!
Drop in anytime during our open hours, grab a coffee & bite to eat, and let your little ones play and explore.
Online reservations recommended.
Members enjoy unlimited open play, a free coffee each month, and access to exclusive events.

Our Story
Woodland Play Cafe was created from both a dream and a need - the need for a family-friendly space in the city. A place where adults can unwind, connect with their community, and children can play, learn, and explore in a space designed just for them. It’s a little like visiting your best friend’s house: cozy, welcoming, and relaxed. A place where you can catch up over coffee while knowing your little ones are having just as much fun.
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Valentine crafts are LIVE 💕✨ Craft Room is open all week - included with open play. Stop in, sip your coffee, and let them create 💌🎨 #WoodlandPlayCafe #NashvilleKids #ValentinesFun #playcafe #nashvilletnButton
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Looking for something sweet this week? Stop by and try our I Love You Latte.”, a cinnamon dolce de leche dream topped with house-made whipped cream ✨ Pair it with one of our limited-time strawberry cream pastries and call it a perfect little treat.Button
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Save this post so you don’t miss your favorite day 💘 It’s Valentine’s Week at Woodland Play Cafe, and our calendar is FULL of play, learning, and love. Here’s what’s happening 💃 Tuesday: @tippitoesdance 📚 Wednesday: Story Time with Nashville Public Library (both included with open play!) 🌲 Thursday: Woodland Little Learners with @funwithmisssyd 🧪 Saturday: Big Kid Valentine Slime Class with @funwithmisssyd ··· #ValentinesWeek #WoodlandPlayCafe #nashvilleparents #EastNashville #PlayCafe #ThingsToDoWithKids #nashvilletnButton
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Mom approved. Kid loved. 💕 Swing by this week for our extra-cute Valentine-themed snack plates.Button
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February is full of cozy playdates, Valentine sips, and lots of love 🤍 Swipe to see what’s happening this month. •••••••••• #nashvilleparent #nashvillekids #eastnashville #playcafe #nashvillemomsButton
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Love is in the matcha 💘 Fresh raspberry syrup, whipped cream, raspberry dust ✨ So sweet. So sip-worthy. You’ll find it at WPC the whole month!Button
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Excited to welcome everyone back in tomorrow from 8:30am - 2:30pm & Sunday from 8:30am - 12:30pm! We’re thankful for all of your support over the last few days, and our hearts are with our community and those of you who might still be without power. If you need a place to warm up, we’ll be here. ❤️Button
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Six months into being a first-time small business owner, and I’ve never felt the weight of it like I do right now 🤍 This place means everything to me. I poured my heart, my savings, my time, and my soul into creating something I truly believed could serve our community in a meaningful way. Then this ice storm hit. Five days closed. All of our food spoiled. The space is cold and dark. The doors are shut. And the fear is real. I’m trying to stay positive. I’m trying to trust the process. I’m trying to believe the light is at the end of the tunnel, even when it feels really far away. I think about rent. I think about our part-time employees who rely on this place for income. I think about the families who were supposed to be here playing, connecting, laughing, drinking coffee. And instead, it’s quiet. But even in the hard, I’m choosing to keep going. I’m choosing to prepare. To clean. To reset. To make this space even better. So the second the lights come back on, I can open these doors and welcome our community home. Trying to trust the process. It’s the hardest thing. But I’m still here. We’re still here. And I still believe in what we’re building 🤍 . . . #NashvilleStrong #NashvilleIceStorm #NashvilleStorm #IceStorm2026 #NashvilleSmallBusinessButton
What makes us stand out
Community Focus
We're dedicated to providing a space that builds and strengthens our community.
Supporting Women
Women-owned, women-designed, and women-sourced - we support women at all steps.
Caregivers In Mind
Our space is built for all types of caregivers - moms, dads, grandparents, & nannies alike.
Non-Profit Supporter
We're deeply ingrained in our non-profit community, donating to and working with multiple non-profits.
Cleanliness
We clean throughout the day, ensuring everything your child touches is germ-free.
Design Driven
Our space is designed to be comfortable and foster exploration - like a second home.













