It’s all things baby, children, and family at the 8th Baby & Family Expo on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at YWCA NETN and SWVA, 106 State Street, Bristol, TN from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Free admission to moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers, to check out services and products that are the best for your baby, young child and family. ***Registration is encouraged but not required!***

Goodie bags will be offered to the first 200 attendees so get there early to experience a “one stop” event for a variety of information and regional resources.

Come prepared to shop for specialty and unique items for the whole family, place a bid for items at the silent auction, and obtain information and resources on activities and resources for children of all ages. Visit every vendor to be entered to win the GRAND PRIZE drawing made possible by our sponsors.

Enjoy demonstrations and resources on pregnancy and childbirth; baby care and development; babywearing; a performance by PLAYtime in the ARTspace; Buckle Up For Life car seat checks; parenting tips and classes by the Appalachian Parenting Education Network and Parenting Sweet; AHH Babies World Breastfeeding Week information; YWCA childcare, afterschool, and parenting resources, and more.

Attention Businesses & Organizations: 

We are welcoming vendors and invite you to apply now and read about our vendor options! Applications will be taken up to the deadline in the link, or when spots are full.

Browse parenting programs throughout the region, available online and in-person.
Once opened, our database can be filtered to search area parenting/caregiver programs by Child Age, Location, Dates, Online versus In-person, Free versus Cost, Provider, Support versus Class, and more. 

Unsure where to start? Try selecting one of the categories below!

Wherever you are in your parenting journey, we have Parenting Prime Times, where you can come to talk about your experiences and gain feedback without being judged or criticized.

Visit our page for Parenting Educators to learn more.