THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
TPAC's Jackson Hall, Nashville
Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Sunday, Nov. 10
One of the most beloved cartoon characters comes to life onstage in an adventurous musical featuring original songs written by artists including Lady Antebellum, Panic! at the Disco, David Bowie, Steven Tyler, Cyndi Lauper and others. READ CHAD YOUNG'S INTERVIEW and REVIEW OF THE SHOW.
ELVES FAIRE
Linden Waldorf School, Nashville
Saturday, Nov. 9
A day of enchantment for the entire family with artisan vendors, music, puppetry, stilt-walkers, archery, climbing games, crafts and candle-making, face painting, henna, storytelling and more.
ZOOLUMINATION
Nashville Zoo
Friday, Nov. 15 – Sunday, Feb. 2
The country's largest Chinese lantern festival features more than 500 displays spread across the zoo's 60 acres. The displays include zoo animals, holiday-themed scenes and a 200-foot-long dragon. CHECK OUT OUR PICTORIAL PREVIEW HERE.
MUSIC CITY YOGA FESTIVAL
Rocketown, Nashville
Saturday, Nov. 16
A day full of yoga sessions, a marketplace, music, food trucks and giveaways.
SANTA'S WONDERLAND
Bass Pro Shop, Nashville
Saturday, Nov. 16 – Tuesday, Dec. 24
A 3,500-square-foot village where kids can mingle with elves, write letters to St. Nick, play in the toy arcade, operate remote-control vehicles, hop on Santa's lap for a free photo and more.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER THE MUSICAL
Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville
Saturday, Nov. 16 – Friday, Dec. 27
The live action stage musical based on the beloved classic holiday TV special with the message that teaches us what makes one different can be what makes one special. It's the main stage show this year during Gaylord Opryland Resort's A Country Christmas celebration.
CATS
TPAC's Jackson Hall, Nashville
Tuesday, Nov. 19 – Sunday, Nov. 24
This Andrew Lloyd Webber musical tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn.
GLOW NASHVILLE
First Tennessee Park, Nashville
Friday, Nov. 22 – Tuesday, Dec. 31
Music City's newest holiday attraction features 4 million lights, the South's tallest Christmas tree, Santa's Workshop activities, ice skating, reindeer run tubing, marketplace shopping and more.
THANKSGIVING DAY RACES
Various locations
Thursday, Nov. 28
Start your Thanksgiving holiday by working up an appetite for that turkey dinner when you participate in one of these fundraising races:
20th Annual Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run in Franklin
Boro Dash in Murfreesboro
Boulevard Bolt in Belle Meade
Indian Lake Loop in Hendersonville
Music City Turkey Trot in Nashville
Nashville Turkey Trot in Nashville
STRING CITY: NASHVILLE'S TRADITION OF MUSIC AND PUPPETRY
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville
Friday, Nov. 29 – Saturday, Nov. 30
Marionettes, rod puppetry, shadow animation and an ever-changing set tell the story of country music as it relates to Nashville's transformation into Music City. Admission is FREE!
FAMILY FRIDAY
Loveless Cafe Barn, Nashville
Friday, Nov. 29
Inflatables, face painting, photos with Santa, cookie decorating, craft stations, holiday gift vendors and more.
