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Animal Thanksgiving at the Wilderness Station

November 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Join The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) from 1 – 2 p.m. for their playful twist on Thanksgiving where they show thanks to their animal ambassadors! Watch as their scaly and feather friends enjoy festive treats specially made for them.

 

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November 24
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Categories:
Animals, Arts and Entertainment, Classes and Workshops, Free Events, Holidays, Things to Do
Website:
https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=47249&month=10&year=2025&day=15&calType=0

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Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park
401 Volunteer Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128 United States
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615-642-1103
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Email
dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov
Phone
615-217-3017
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15 events, 30
9:30 am - 10:30 am
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
November 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!

$4 – $15.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn
The Gentle Barn
November 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn

Enjoy a beautiful Sunday with self guided tours at the Gentle Barn.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Boot Scootin’ Cowboy Boots
November 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Boot Scootin’ Cowboy Boots

Inspired by fashionable footwear featured in the museum galleries, young designers can create boot patterns to reflect their own personalities June 12 - 15 at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Included with admission; free to members.    MORE THINGS TO DO!

$5 – $24.95
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
November 30 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours
Take a vault tour at Lane Motor Museum to discover the hundreds of cars at the location!
November 30 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

Take a vault tour and see hundreds of unique cars up close.

$3 – $65
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
November 30 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Titans will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville), with kickoff scheduled for noon. Titan up!   MORE THINGS TO DO!

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn
November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn

Live music, vineyard views and tasty food in Arrington.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet
November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

Get tickets now to enjoy the holiday season with this dazzling ballet including fanciful characters and a girl's journey with a Nutcracker Prince.

$53
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
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8 events, 1
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime
December 1 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime

Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT: Early Explorations at Adventure Science Center       MORE STORYTIMES!

$14 – $18
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 1 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops
December 1 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops

Support small businesses and discover unique gifts from local artisans at the Holiday Market Series at 6th & Peabody (423 6th Avenue South, Nashville) on Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from  11 a.m. - 4 p.m..

4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 1 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Brentwood Christmas Tree Lighting
December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Brentwood Christmas Tree Lighting

Journey to the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) for festive fables, delicious hot chocolate and the illumination of the new library tree! At 4:45 p.m., the traditional stories begin with the reading of The Polar Express. Tickets for the Holiday Reading are limited and will be available at the Children's Service Desk. Then, snag a hot chocolate and listen to the choir on the way to the Tree Lighting at 5:30 pm.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “Swan Lake”
December 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “Swan Lake”

Come out to see stunning choreography from the world's best dancers from Ukraine, intricate set design and Tchaikovsky's captivating music live at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center (112 Everbright Ave., Franklin). The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $59 for adults; $49 for children.  

$49 – $59
16 events, 2
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library
December 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library

Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they sing, listen to stories and have fun at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cookies with Santa at Linebaugh
December 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cookies with Santa at Linebaugh

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the library and the Mrs. will lead a special storytime!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 2 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Santa Storytime at Nolensville Library
December 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Santa Storytime at Nolensville Library

Come join the Nolensville Library (915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville) as Santa reads a festive story at both 10 and 11 a.m.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Time at Fairview Library
December 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Time at Fairview Library

Rising 5th graders and above can enjoy this weeklong coding camp with the Boys and Girls Club.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood
December 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood

Cheekwood’s (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) popular program for toddlers and their guardians gets a new seasonal spin. Throughout Holiday LIGHTS, drop-in style hands-on activities will be featured indoors in the warmth of the Frist Learning Center Art Studios on Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 20 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Storytime will also be held at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Each week’s theme will be inspired by the changing seasons and will ensure guests of…

Included with General Admission or Membership
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library
December 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!   Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center!

$2.00
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
STEM with Adventure Science Center at the Library
December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
STEM with Adventure Science Center at the Library

Adventure Science Center learning specialists will facilitate fun-filled hands-on STEM activities at the Nashville Public Library Edgehill branch (1409 12th Ave. S, Nashville) from 4 - 5 p.m. They explore a wide variety of science concepts through experiments and labs.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 2 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
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13 events, 3
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library
December 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library

Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little!

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Nature Storytime at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
December 3 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Nature Storytime at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

Join at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center (1900 Davidson St., Nashville) for nature-themed books and a few songs in between the first Wednesday of each month from 10 - 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome!   MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 3 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library
December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!   Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Storytime with Nashville Ballet: “The Nutcracker” (Highlights)
December 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Storytime with Nashville Ballet: “The Nutcracker” (Highlights)

See Nashville's own version of this timeless holiday classic at the Nashville Public Library Goodlettsville Branch (205 Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville) at 10:30 a.m. This special holiday tradition introduces young audiences to Nashville Ballet's unique version of the traditional story by taking them on a short trip through the Land of the Sweets.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Edmondson Pike’s 25th Birthday Celebration
December 3 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Edmondson Pike’s 25th Birthday Celebration

Celebrate 25 years of the Nashville Public Library Edmondson Pike branch (5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville)! All ages are welcome, and all community members are encouraged to visit all day for fun goodies, events and memory-making. Enjoy a "Birthday Storytime" from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; Croft Middle School Band performance from 2 - 2:20 p.m.; pictures w/Santa, a birthday prize wheel and a scavenger hunt from 2:20 - 3 p.m.; The Science Guys from 3 - 3:45 p.m. and refreshments from…

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 3 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 3 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity weekly topics are posted online; look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
+ 3 More
19 events, 4
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library
December 4 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library

Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they read stories, sing songs and more at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 4 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:30 am - 11:30 am
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!

$4 – $15.
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 4 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Kids ages 2 - 6 can join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.

$2.00
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hermitage Tree Lighting
December 4 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hermitage Tree Lighting

The 5th annual Tree Lighting celebration at the Nashville Public Library Hermitage Branch (3700 James Kay Ln, Hermitage) includes food trucks, free refreshments, live entertainment, kids' activities and Santa Claus! Pantry and toy donations will be accepted for Second Harvest Food Bank and MNPD Christmas Charities. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. and the tree lighting begins at 6:30 p.m.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 4 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bordeaux Library’s Festival of Lights
December 4 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bordeaux Library’s Festival of Lights

Enjoy festival food, holiday crafts, and a special visit from Santa at the Bordeaux Library's (4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville) 3rd Annual Festival of Lights from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Don't miss special appearances by NPL's Puppet Truck and Bookmobile! The tree lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 4 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
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29 events, 5
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mistletoe Merchants 2
December 5 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mistletoe Merchants 2

Shop 'til you drop (and keep it local!) at the Farm Bureau Expo Center (945 East Baddour Parkway, Lebanon) on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. More than 100 merchants will showcase their one-of-a-kind items. Friday night is "Margaritas and Mistletoe" from 4 - 8 p.m. and Saturday morning is "Muffins and Mimosas" from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (both events…

$10.00
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 5 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Time with Thomas
December 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Time with Thomas

Little kids love to play and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals.

$3.00
10:30 am - 11:30 am
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!

$4 – $15.
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 5 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Storytime at Fairview Library
December 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Storytime at Fairview Library

Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on select Fridays for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging books followed by a simple craft starting at 12 p.m. Perfect for preschoolers (recommended for ages 3 - 5) and caregivers.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday Bash Holiday Market
December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday Bash Holiday Market

At the Five Points in East Nashville (1106 Woodland Street #4, Nashville) Dec. 5 - 7 from 4 - 9 p.m., savor a holiday cocktail as you browse a curated collection of gifts from local artisans, join in a community tree lighting, snap the perfect group photo, cozy up by a campfire, enjoy live music and more.

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Festival of the Nativity in Dickson
December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Festival of the Nativity in Dickson

This self-guided event hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (100 Brown Drive, Burns) features magnificently crafted nativity sets and artwork from around the world celebrating the life of Jesus Christ, as well as musical performances, crafts and activities. The festival happens on Dec. 5 from 4 - 8 p.m.; Dec. 6 from 12 - 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 12 - 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
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63 events, 6
7:30 am - 11:00 am
Hotcakes & Holly Pancake Breakfast
December 6 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Hotcakes & Holly Pancake Breakfast

Enjoy Murfreesboro Rotary Club's annual breakfast that includes Santa Claus and Christmas music at Middle Tennessee Christian School (100 E MTCS Road, Murfreesboro). Tickets for the breakfast are $15 and are available from club members and will be sold at the door, kids 12 and under are free.

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa in Gallatin
December 6 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa in Gallatin

Enjoy a buffet-style breakfast and take a photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Gathering Place (450 W. Main Street, Gallatin). There will be two seatings available at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Keep the fun going with a silent auction, a balloon artist and holiday craft stations! Cost is $25 for adults; $20 for ages 6 - 14 and free for children ages 5 and younger.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

$5 – $25
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Morning with Santa at Brentwood Library
December 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Morning with Santa at Brentwood Library

See Santa Claus and deliver your wish list to him at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) with doors opening at 9 a.m. The library will also host magic shows at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Each person MUST have a ticket. Free tickets will be available to pick up at the Children’s Services Desk. Enjoy crafts, giveaways, activities, treats and of course, Santa Claus (Santa doesn’t not require any tickets!).     MORE THINGS TO DO!

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
HHS Christmas Craft Fair
December 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
HHS Christmas Craft Fair

Enjoy over 80 vendors with unique gifts, jewelry, crafts, home decor and boutique clothing at Hendersonville High School (123 Cherokee Rd., Hendersonville) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be a silent auction and, of course, Santa is coming!   MORE THINGS TO DO!

9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Santa Express Excursion Train
December 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Santa Express Excursion Train

Enjoy a train ride with Santa and his elves to Lebanon and back at Tennessee Central Railway Museum.

$38 – $70
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Home Depot Kids Workshops
December 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Home Depot Kids Workshops

In-person kids workshops are back at Home Depot.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mistletoe Merchants 2
December 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mistletoe Merchants 2

Shop 'til you drop (and keep it local!) at the Farm Bureau Expo Center (945 East Baddour Parkway, Lebanon) on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. More than 100 merchants will showcase their one-of-a-kind items. Friday night is "Margaritas and Mistletoe" from 4 - 8 p.m. and Saturday morning is "Muffins and Mimosas" from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (both events…

$10.00
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd
December 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

Holiday fun for the kids at Lucky Ladd!

$2 – $20
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant
December 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant

Whether you’re naughty or nice, come out to the Aquarium Restaurant at Opry Mills (516 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville) for a breakfast buffet with Santa this holiday season. Watch Santa and his elves dive in the tank and snap a pic with the St. Nick after. Happens Dec. 6, 14 and 20. Seating starts at 9 a.m. Kids are $20.94. Adults are $$28.81.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

$20.94 – $28.81
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 6 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!

$4 – $15.
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40 events, 7
9:30 am - 10:30 am
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 7 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Little theater-lovers can giggle, wiggle and explore a world turned delightfully inside out … and backwards!

$4 – $15.
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 7 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood
December 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

Families can come visit with St. Nicholas in the Historic Stable in the Frist Learning Center at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville). Happens on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Don't forget to bring your letter to put in Santa’s mailbox! There will be special "Dog Visits with Santa" Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. Included with general admission or membership. MORE THINGS TO DO!

Included with general admission or membership.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bedazzled Buttons
December 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bedazzled Buttons

Music fans often wear buttons, shirts and other accessories to support for their favorite artists. Come make your own button celebrating members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, from the Carter Family to Toby Keith. Which iconic musician will adorn your button? This program happens from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. inside the museum's Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with admission; Free to members.        MORE THINGS TO DO!

Included with museum admission; free to museum members.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel
December 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

Enjoy a North Pole-inspired brunch menu at 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails inside the Harpeth Hotel (130 2nd Ave N, Franklin) on weekends, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21, while Santa makes his way around the restaurant making sure he has all of the last-minute requests for those on the nice list. Brunch opens at 10 a.m., and Santa arrives at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

TBD
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mistletoe Merchants 2
December 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mistletoe Merchants 2

Shop 'til you drop (and keep it local!) at the Farm Bureau Expo Center (945 East Baddour Parkway, Lebanon) on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. More than 100 merchants will showcase their one-of-a-kind items. Friday night is "Margaritas and Mistletoe" from 4 - 8 p.m. and Saturday morning is "Muffins and Mimosas" from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (both events…

$10.00
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brunch with Santa at JW Marriott
December 7 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brunch with Santa at JW Marriott

Experience festive cheer every Sunday in December leading up to Christmas with a Southern-inspired Christmas brunch complete with Santa photos in the JW Marriott's (201 8th Ave S, Nashville) Lobby-level restaurant, Stompin' Grounds. Brunch seatings will begin at 11 a.m. Valet parking included with reservation.

TBD
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours
Take a vault tour at Lane Motor Museum to discover the hundreds of cars at the location!
December 7 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

Take a vault tour and see hundreds of unique cars up close.

$3 – $65
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sensory-Friendly Sunday Morning
December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sensory-Friendly Sunday Morning

Practice different techniques and skills at the Frist Art Museum.

$15.00
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nashville Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market
December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nashville Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market

Come out to CoolSprings Galleria (1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN 37067) on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 12 - 6 p.m. The market features local vendors, independent businesses and merchants who will offer their products ranging from food and beverages to jewelry, handmade crafts, seasonal home decor, fashion, art work, wellness products, home services and more.       MORE THINGS TO DO!

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8 events, 8
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime
December 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime

Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT:

$14 – $18
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 8 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops
December 8 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops

Support small businesses and discover unique gifts from local artisans at the Holiday Market Series at 6th & Peabody (423 6th Avenue South, Nashville) on Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from  11 a.m. - 4 p.m..

4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 8 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
STEAM Reindeer Pretzel Snacks at Brentwood Library
December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
STEAM Reindeer Pretzel Snacks at Brentwood Library

Learn how to make easy Rolo Pretzel Reindeers at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Take a recipe card home to make and spread holiday cheer to others! For ages 5 - 12. Registration required.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Erykah Badu
December 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Erykah Badu

See musical artist Erykah Badu perform live inside The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards (910 Exchange Lane, Nashville) at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $91.   Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!   MORE THINGS TO DO!

$91
14 events, 9
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library
December 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library

Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they sing, listen to stories and have fun at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Snake Feeding at the Wilderness Station
December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Snake Feeding at the Wilderness Station

Come out to The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) from 10 - 11 a.m. and learn all about snake adaptations and how they swallow their food whole with a live demonstration of education snakes getting fed. How many ribs do snakes have? What’s the difference between poisonous and venomous? These questions answered and more!   MORE THINGS TO DO!  

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 9 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Time at Fairview Library
December 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Time at Fairview Library

Rising 5th graders and above can enjoy this weeklong coding camp with the Boys and Girls Club.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood
December 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood

Cheekwood’s (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) popular program for toddlers and their guardians gets a new seasonal spin. Throughout Holiday LIGHTS, drop-in style hands-on activities will be featured indoors in the warmth of the Frist Learning Center Art Studios on Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 20 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Storytime will also be held at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Each week’s theme will be inspired by the changing seasons and will ensure guests of…

Included with General Admission or Membership
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library
December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!   Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuba Christmas Nashville
December 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuba Christmas Nashville

It's free! More than 100 tubas will perform Christmas carols at First Baptist Church in downtown Nashville.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 9 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center!

$2.00
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 9 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 9 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
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15 events, 10
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library
December 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library

Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 10 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Preschool Pictures with Santa in Goodlettsville
December 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Preschool Pictures with Santa in Goodlettsville

Drop in with your preschooler at the Delmas Long Community Center (200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville) and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10 - 11 a.m. Pre-register by clicking here.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library
December 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!   Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 10 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 10 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity weekly topics are posted online; look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights
December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Stroll the nearly mile-long trail of outdoor Christmas lights at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville) on Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 (plus Dec. 22 & 23), from 5 - 9 p.m. All ages will enjoy this magical Christmas festival featuring thousands of twinkling lights, a live nativity scene, character meet 'n greets, a letters to Santa station, cozy campfires and more. Cost is $16 for ages 2 and older. MORE THINGS TO DO!

$2 – $16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
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22 events, 11
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library
December 11 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library

Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they read stories, sing songs and more at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 11 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 11 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Kids ages 2 - 6 can join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.

$2.00
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 11 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
After School Art Club at SOAC
December 11 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
After School Art Club at SOAC

Kids can get in touch with their artsy side after school THIS Thursday and create something fun to take home.

$3 – $5
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights
December 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Stroll the nearly mile-long trail of outdoor Christmas lights at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville) on Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 (plus Dec. 22 & 23), from 5 - 9 p.m. All ages will enjoy this magical Christmas festival featuring thousands of twinkling lights, a live nativity scene, character meet 'n greets, a letters to Santa station, cozy campfires and more. Cost is $16 for ages 2 and older. MORE THINGS TO DO!

$2 – $16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
+ 12 More
29 events, 12
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 12 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Time with Thomas
December 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Time with Thomas

Little kids love to play and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals.

$3.00
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 12 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Storytime at Fairview Library
December 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Storytime at Fairview Library

Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on select Fridays for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging books followed by a simple craft starting at 12 p.m. Perfect for preschoolers (recommended for ages 3 - 5) and caregivers.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Raptor Rhapsody at the Wilderness Station
December 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Raptor Rhapsody at the Wilderness Station

Learn about the world of falconry with a live demonstration.

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne
December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne

The popular free temporary ice skating rink returns to Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne) on Dec. 6, 7, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 29 and 30. Entry is first come, first served. Participants are allowed one hour of skate time that rotates out every hour. Hours vary. Skates are available for free, if needed. Snow Rink Hours: Saturday, Dec 6: 6 pm - 8 pm Sunday, Dec 7: 1 pm - 4 pm Friday, Dec 12:…

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh
December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh

For the first time in many years, Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro) will be offering special extended holiday hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 8 p.m., Dec. 5 through Dec. 20. Guests will be able to leisurely stroll the village and experience the magical light displays and the festive village that will be bustling with activities such as carolers, live music, letters to Santa, holiday themed crafts, demonstrations and even some special guests are set to…

$5
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Time 2 Groove Free Inclusive Drumming Classes
December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Time 2 Groove Free Inclusive Drumming Classes

Experience inclusive drumming for all abilities at MOVE Inclusive Dance (7657 Highway 70 South #101, Bellevue) at 4 or 4:45 p.m. Participants develop focus, memory, social skills, motor control and more. All equipment provided, including adaptive drum stands. Led by professional percussionist and counselor Bobby Kent, with his daughter Isabella.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

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53 events, 13
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K at Shelby Bottoms
December 13 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K at Shelby Bottoms

In 2025, A Charlie Brown Christmas turns 60 years old! Join at Shelby Park (1900 Davidson St., Nashville) and honor six decades of timeless holiday cheer! The 10K kicks off the event at 7 a.m. followed by the 5K at 7:30 a.m. and the Snoopy Kids Dash at 9 a.m. All participants will receive a festive top-notch, Peanuts® finisher medal, participant bib and performance tech t-shirt. There will also be an appearance by Santa and post-race refreshments! Location: Course /…

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Ginger-Snapped Santa Event + Gingerbread House Contest
December 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Ginger-Snapped Santa Event + Gingerbread House Contest

Snap a pic with Santa and take part in the inaugural gingerbread house-making contest at CoolSprings Galleria (1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin) from 9 - 11 a.m. Reservations required. For kids ages 3 and up. The family who created the winning gingerbread house will receive a gift basket with merch and gift cards. Cost is $47.95.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

$47.95
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Santa Express Excursion Train
December 13 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Santa Express Excursion Train

Enjoy a train ride with Santa and his elves to Lebanon and back at Tennessee Central Railway Museum.

$38 – $70
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd
December 13 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

Holiday fun for the kids at Lucky Ladd!

$2 – $20
9:30 am - 10:15 am
Fam Jam at Country Music Hall of Fame
December 13 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Fam Jam at Country Music Hall of Fame

Encourage your child's development through moving, singing and listening on the first Saturday of each month.

Included with admission; free to members.
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Youth Magic Holiday Show at Linebaugh
December 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Youth Magic Holiday Show at Linebaugh

Come out to Linebaugh Library (105 W Vine St., Murfreesboro) for a special holiday magic show presented by The Amazin' Abner Youth Magic Group at 10 a.m.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Holly Jolly Christmas Market in Hendersonville
December 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Holly Jolly Christmas Market in Hendersonville

Shop unique local artisan vendors, plus enjoy enjoy live Christmas music, giveaways and photos with Santa at the Streets of Indian Lake Shopping Center (300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville). The market happens on Nov. 22 and then again on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood
December 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

Families can come visit with St. Nicholas in the Historic Stable in the Frist Learning Center at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville). Happens on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Don't forget to bring your letter to put in Santa’s mailbox! There will be special "Dog Visits with Santa" Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. Included with general admission or membership. MORE THINGS TO DO!

Included with general admission or membership.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel
December 13 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

Enjoy a North Pole-inspired brunch menu at 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails inside the Harpeth Hotel (130 2nd Ave N, Franklin) on weekends, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21, while Santa makes his way around the restaurant making sure he has all of the last-minute requests for those on the nice list. Brunch opens at 10 a.m., and Santa arrives at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

TBD
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 13 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
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36 events, 14
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd
December 14 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

Holiday fun for the kids at Lucky Ladd!

$2 – $20
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant
December 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant

Whether you’re naughty or nice, come out to the Aquarium Restaurant at Opry Mills (516 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville) for a breakfast buffet with Santa this holiday season. Watch Santa and his elves dive in the tank and snap a pic with the St. Nick after. Happens Dec. 6, 14 and 20. Seating starts at

$20.94 – $28.81
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 14 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood
December 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

Families can come visit with St. Nicholas in the Historic Stable in the Frist Learning Center at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville). Happens on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Don't forget to bring your letter to put in Santa’s mailbox! There will be special "Dog Visits with Santa" Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. Included with general admission or membership. MORE THINGS TO DO!

Included with general admission or membership.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel
December 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

Enjoy a North Pole-inspired brunch menu at 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails inside the Harpeth Hotel (130 2nd Ave N, Franklin) on weekends, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21, while Santa makes his way around the restaurant making sure he has all of the last-minute requests for those on the nice list. Brunch opens at 10 a.m., and Santa arrives at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

TBD
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brunch with Santa at JW Marriott
December 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brunch with Santa at JW Marriott

Experience festive cheer every Sunday in December leading up to Christmas with a Southern-inspired Christmas brunch complete with Santa photos in the JW Marriott's (201 8th Ave S, Nashville) Lobby-level restaurant, Stompin' Grounds. Brunch seatings will begin at 11 a.m. Valet parking included with reservation.

TBD
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
40th Annual Dickens of A Christmas
December 14 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
40th Annual Dickens of A Christmas

The 40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas, Middle Tennessee’s largest outdoor Christmas festival, returns this year to downtown Franklin's historic Main Street on Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will recreate the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens characters will fill the streets. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious…

11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours
Take a vault tour at Lane Motor Museum to discover the hundreds of cars at the location!
December 14 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

Take a vault tour and see hundreds of unique cars up close.

$3 – $65
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Walk Thru Bethlehem at Woodmont Christian Church
December 14 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Walk Thru Bethlehem at Woodmont Christian Church

Over 200 costumed characters and live animals recreate the village of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth at Woodmont Baptist Church (2100 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville) from 12 - 6 p.m. The walk can take 20 minutes to an hour. Activities are provided in the village shops for children to have hands-on experiences in basket weaving, carpentry, bread baking, wine and olive pressing and pottery. Live camels, sheep and goats surround Mary and Joseph’s stable to be seen and touched.…

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“White Christmas” by Studio Tenn
December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“White Christmas” by Studio Tenn

Studio Tenn’s unique production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, a Broadway classic and 2x Tony Award nominee for Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations, is a nostalgic celebration of the season, perfect for making memories with the ones you love. The show runs on Tuesdays – Sundays, Dec. 4 - 21 on the Turner Theater stage (230 Franklin Road, Franklin). Tickets start at $71. Performance Information Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission Content Advisory: None Age…

$71
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10 events, 15
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime
December 15 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime

Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT: Early Explorations at Adventure Science Center       MORE STORYTIMES!

$14 – $18
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Pre-K Play at Brentwood Library
December 15 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Pre-K Play at Brentwood Library

Have your little ones enjoy music, games and fun physical activity as they explore, exercise and develop motor skills at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) from 10 - 10:45 a.m. This active program is ideal for children 2 - 5 years old.   MORE THINGS TO DO!    

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops
December 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops

Support small businesses and discover unique gifts from local artisans at the Holiday Market Series at 6th & Peabody (423 6th Avenue South, Nashville) on Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from  11 a.m. - 4 p.m..

4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 15 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
STEM Marshmallow Snowflakes at Franklin Library
December 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
STEM Marshmallow Snowflakes at Franklin Library

Hoping for snow this holiday season? Children ages 6-12 are invited to come learn all about how snow is made and to make their own marshmallow snowflakes to eat or take home at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) from 6 - 7 p.m. Registration required.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
for KING and COUNTRY: A Drummer Boy Christmas Tour
December 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
for KING and COUNTRY: A Drummer Boy Christmas Tour

Brothers Joel and Luke will be bringing holiday cheer to the Grand Ole Opry (600 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville) Dec. 15 - 19, performing Christmas classics like their fan favorite “Little Drummer Boy” from A Drummer Boy Christmas, hit single “Love Me Like I Am” and more. Concerts start at 7 p.m.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

$82
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas
December 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas

Get in the holiday spirit with a New Orleans twist inside the Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Pl., Nashville) at 7:30 p.m. They'll perform their timeless New Orleans classics and put their NOLA spin on your favorite holiday songs. Tickets start at $46.     Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!  

$46
15 events, 16
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library
December 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library

Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they sing, listen to stories and have fun at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 16 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Time at Fairview Library
December 16 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Time at Fairview Library

Rising 5th graders and above can enjoy this weeklong coding camp with the Boys and Girls Club.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood
December 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood

Cheekwood’s (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) popular program for toddlers and their guardians gets a new seasonal spin. Throughout Holiday LIGHTS, drop-in style hands-on activities will be featured indoors in the warmth of the Frist Learning Center Art Studios on Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 20 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Storytime will also be held at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Each week’s theme will be inspired by the changing seasons and will ensure guests of…

Included with General Admission or Membership
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library
December 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!   Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 16 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Kids weighing 50 pounds or more can try climbing the indoor rock wall at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center!

$2.00
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 16 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Holiday STEAM at Brentwood Library
December 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Holiday STEAM at Brentwood Library

Join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) for a merry mix of science, creativity and holiday fun from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Take on the Jingle Bell Challenge, zip through Reindeer Races and whip up some festive Candy Cane Slime. For ages 5 - 12 years old. Registration Required.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

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15 events, 17
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library
December 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library

Come out on Wednesdays for story time with your Little!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 17 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library
December 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

Songs, puppets and more at the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ages 18 months – 3 years can come at 10 a.m. and ages 3 – 5 at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!   Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 17 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 17 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E, Smyrna) to discover something wild about the natural world on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity weekly topics are posted online; look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights
December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Stroll the nearly mile-long trail of outdoor Christmas lights at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville) on Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 (plus Dec. 22 & 23), from 5 - 9 p.m. All ages will enjoy this magical Christmas festival featuring thousands of twinkling lights, a live nativity scene, character meet 'n greets, a letters to Santa station, cozy campfires and more. Cost is $16 for ages 2 and older. MORE THINGS TO DO!

$2 – $16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and hand-crafted costumes bring the Christmas spirit to life inside the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts (2020 Belmont Blvd., Nashville) at 7 p.m. Experience the extraordinary international cast performing at the peak of classical European Ballet (with local kids, too!) Tickets start at $35.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

$35
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17 events, 18
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library
December 18 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library

Thursdays are for Pre-K! Caregivers and little ones ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to join in the Children's Activity Room at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) as they read stories, sing songs and more at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 18 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 18 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Kids ages 2 - 6 can join the staff at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center.

$2.00
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 18 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 18 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
After School Art Club at SOAC
December 18 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
After School Art Club at SOAC

Kids can get in touch with their artsy side after school THIS Thursday and create something fun to take home.

$3 – $5
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights
December 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Stroll the nearly mile-long trail of outdoor Christmas lights at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville) on Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 (plus Dec. 22 & 23), from 5 - 9 p.m. All ages will enjoy this magical Christmas festival featuring thousands of twinkling lights, a live nativity scene, character meet 'n greets, a letters to Santa station, cozy campfires and more. Cost is $16 for ages 2 and older. MORE THINGS TO DO!

$2 – $16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
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27 events, 19
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill
December 19 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

Get out of the house with the kids for a hike at Owl's Hill.

$11.00
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 19 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Time with Thomas
December 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Time with Thomas

Little kids love to play and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals.

$3.00
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 19 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Storytime at Fairview Library
December 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Storytime at Fairview Library

Join at the Fairview Public Library (2240 Fairview Blvd., Fairview) on select Fridays for a fun-filled storytime featuring engaging books followed by a simple craft starting at 12 p.m. Perfect for preschoolers (recommended for ages 3 - 5) and caregivers.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Winter Solstice Celebration at Warner Park
December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Winter Solstice Celebration at Warner Park

Celebrate the beginning of Winter and the longest night of the year at Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) from 4 - 7 p.m. The annual event features seasonal wreath making, a luminary trail through the forest, campfires, s’mores, astronomy, music and more. Registration required by emailing wpnc@nashville.gov.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne
December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne

The popular free temporary ice skating rink returns to Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne) on Dec. 6, 7, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 29 and 30. Entry is first come, first served. Participants are allowed one hour of skate time that rotates out every hour. Hours vary. Skates are available for free, if needed. Snow Rink Hours: Saturday, Dec 6: 6 pm - 8 pm Sunday, Dec 7: 1 pm - 4 pm Friday, Dec 12:…

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh
December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh

For the first time in many years, Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro) will be offering special extended holiday hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 8 p.m., Dec. 5 through Dec. 20. Guests will be able to leisurely stroll the village and experience the magical light displays and the festive village that will be bustling with activities such as carolers, live music, letters to Santa, holiday themed crafts, demonstrations and even some special guests are set to…

$5
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42 events, 20
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Santa Express Excursion Train
December 20 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Santa Express Excursion Train

Enjoy a train ride with Santa and his elves to Lebanon and back at Tennessee Central Railway Museum.

$38 – $70
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd
December 20 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

Holiday fun for the kids at Lucky Ladd!

$2 – $20
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant
December 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant

Whether you’re naughty or nice, come out to the Aquarium Restaurant at Opry Mills (516 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville) for a breakfast buffet with Santa this holiday season. Watch Santa and his elves dive in the tank and snap a pic with the St. Nick after. Happens Dec. 6, 14 and 20. Seating starts at 9 a.m. Kids are $20.94. Adults are $$28.81.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

$20.94 – $28.81
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa at Dave and Buster’s
December 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa at Dave and Buster’s

Feast on a festive breakfast banquet, play games exclusively in the arcade, snap a keepsake photo with Santa himself, write letters to Santa, decorate holiday crafts and more at Dave and Buster's (540 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville) starting at 9 a.m. Tickets start at $31.27.  

$31.27
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill
December 20 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

Get out of the house with the kids for a hike at Owl's Hill.

$11.00
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lowe’s DIY-U Kids’ Workshops
December 20 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lowe’s DIY-U Kids’ Workshops

Make a toy snowplow at your local Lowe's with your mini DIYer this Saturday!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 20 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood
December 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

Families can come visit with St. Nicholas in the Historic Stable in the Frist Learning Center at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville). Happens on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Don't forget to bring your letter to put in Santa’s mailbox! There will be special "Dog Visits with Santa" Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. Included with general admission or membership. MORE THINGS TO DO!

Included with general admission or membership.
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Polar Express Storytime at Linebaugh
December 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Polar Express Storytime at Linebaugh

Join Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro) starting at 10 a.m. to read and watch the classic Christmas favorite, “The Polar Express”! They’ll also have hot chocolate and make a jingle bell craft! Feel free to wear PJs and bring your stuffies!   MORE THINGS TO DO!

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel
December 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

Enjoy a North Pole-inspired brunch menu at 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails inside the Harpeth Hotel (130 2nd Ave N, Franklin) on weekends, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21, while Santa makes his way around the restaurant making sure he has all of the last-minute requests for those on the nice list. Brunch opens at 10 a.m., and Santa arrives at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

TBD
+ 32 More
29 events, 21
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd
December 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

Holiday fun for the kids at Lucky Ladd!

$2 – $20
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 21 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood
December 21 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

Families can come visit with St. Nicholas in the Historic Stable in the Frist Learning Center at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville). Happens on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Don't forget to bring your letter to put in Santa’s mailbox! There will be special "Dog Visits with Santa" Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. Included with general admission or membership. MORE THINGS TO DO!

Included with general admission or membership.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel
December 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

Enjoy a North Pole-inspired brunch menu at 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails inside the Harpeth Hotel (130 2nd Ave N, Franklin) on weekends, Dec. 6 - Dec. 21, while Santa makes his way around the restaurant making sure he has all of the last-minute requests for those on the nice list. Brunch opens at 10 a.m., and Santa arrives at 11 a.m.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

TBD
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brunch with Santa at JW Marriott
December 21 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brunch with Santa at JW Marriott

Experience festive cheer every Sunday in December leading up to Christmas with a Southern-inspired Christmas brunch complete with Santa photos in the JW Marriott's (201 8th Ave S, Nashville) Lobby-level restaurant, Stompin' Grounds. Brunch seatings will begin at 11 a.m. Valet parking included with reservation.

TBD
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours
Take a vault tour at Lane Motor Museum to discover the hundreds of cars at the location!
December 21 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

Take a vault tour and see hundreds of unique cars up close.

$3 – $65
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs
December 21 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Titans take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville). Kickoff’s at noon. Titan up!   MORE THINGS TO DO!

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“White Christmas” by Studio Tenn
December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“White Christmas” by Studio Tenn

Studio Tenn’s unique production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, a Broadway classic and 2x Tony Award nominee for Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations, is a nostalgic celebration of the season, perfect for making memories with the ones you love. The show runs on Tuesdays – Sundays, Dec. 4 - 21 on the Turner Theater stage (230 Franklin Road, Franklin). Tickets start at $71. Performance Information Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission Content Advisory: None Age…

$71
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet
December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

Get tickets now to enjoy the holiday season with this dazzling ballet including fanciful characters and a girl's journey with a Nutcracker Prince.

$53
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne
December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne

The popular free temporary ice skating rink returns to Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne) on Dec. 6, 7, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 29 and 30. Entry is first come, first served. Participants are allowed one hour of skate time that rotates out every hour. Hours vary. Skates are available for free, if needed. Snow Rink Hours: Saturday, Dec 6: 6 pm - 8 pm Sunday, Dec 7: 1 pm - 4 pm Friday, Dec 12:…

+ 19 More
10 events, 22
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime
December 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime

Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT: Early Explorations at Adventure Science Center       MORE STORYTIMES!

$14 – $18
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 22 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops
December 22 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops

Support small businesses and discover unique gifts from local artisans at the Holiday Market Series at 6th & Peabody (423 6th Avenue South, Nashville) on Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from  11 a.m. - 4 p.m..

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 22 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet
December 22 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

Get tickets now to enjoy the holiday season with this dazzling ballet including fanciful characters and a girl's journey with a Nutcracker Prince.

$53
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 22 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights
December 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Stroll the nearly mile-long trail of outdoor Christmas lights at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville) on Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 (plus Dec. 22 & 23), from 5 - 9 p.m. All ages will enjoy this magical Christmas festival featuring thousands of twinkling lights, a live nativity scene, character meet 'n greets, a letters to Santa station, cozy campfires and more. Cost is $16 for ages 2 and older. MORE THINGS TO DO!

$2 – $16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet
December 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

Get tickets now to enjoy the holiday season with this dazzling ballet including fanciful characters and a girl's journey with a Nutcracker Prince.

$53
8 events, 23
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill
December 23 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

Get out of the house with the kids for a hike at Owl's Hill.

$11.00
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 23 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 23 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
December 23 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 23 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights
December 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Stroll the nearly mile-long trail of outdoor Christmas lights at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville) on Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 (plus Dec. 22 & 23), from 5 - 9 p.m. All ages will enjoy this magical Christmas festival featuring thousands of twinkling lights, a live nativity scene, character meet 'n greets, a letters to Santa station, cozy campfires and more. Cost is $16 for ages 2 and older. MORE THINGS TO DO!

$2 – $16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
6 events, 24
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 24 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet
December 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

Get tickets now to enjoy the holiday season with this dazzling ballet including fanciful characters and a girl's journey with a Nutcracker Prince.

$53
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 24 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
5 events, 25
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 25 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 25 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 25 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 25 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nashville Predators Hockey
December 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nashville Predators Hockey

Get out those "fang fingers" as the Preds play on their home ice.

$54 – $400
10 events, 26
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 26 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Time with Thomas
December 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Time with Thomas

Little kids love to play and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals.

$3.00
10:30 am - 11:30 am
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet
December 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

Get tickets now to enjoy the holiday season with this dazzling ballet including fanciful characters and a girl's journey with a Nutcracker Prince.

$53
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 26 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
December 26 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 26 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 26 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 26 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
12 events, 27
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill
December 27 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

Get out of the house with the kids for a hike at Owl's Hill.

$11.00
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 27 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Polaris PJ Parties
December 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Polaris PJ Parties

Put on your favorite pajamas and join at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) for a special showing of Polaris in the Sudekum Planetarium, followed by hot cocoa and a liquid nitrogen marshmallow demonstration. Starts at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, Dec. 20 & 27 from 10 or 11 a.m. Recommended for kids ages 4-12, but all ages are welcome. Included with admission; free to members.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

Included with museum admission. Free to museum members.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Saturday Storytime at Brentwood Library
December 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Saturday Storytime at Brentwood Library

Families can join the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) in the Story Room for stories, songs and crafts on Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. For ages 3 and older.

11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours
Take a vault tour at Lane Motor Museum to discover the hundreds of cars at the location!
December 27 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

Take a vault tour and see hundreds of unique cars up close.

$3 – $65
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 27 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
December 27 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet
December 27 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

Get tickets now to enjoy the holiday season with this dazzling ballet including fanciful characters and a girl's journey with a Nutcracker Prince.

$53
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 27 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
+ 2 More
10 events, 28
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 28 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours
Take a vault tour at Lane Motor Museum to discover the hundreds of cars at the location!
December 28 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

Take a vault tour and see hundreds of unique cars up close.

$3 – $65
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints
December 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints

The Titans will take on the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville), with kickoff at noon.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet
December 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

Get tickets now to enjoy the holiday season with this dazzling ballet including fanciful characters and a girl's journey with a Nutcracker Prince.

$53
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 28 @ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
December 28 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 28 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 28 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 28 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
8 events, 29
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime
December 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Explorers STEM Storytime

Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, attend storytime and participate in an activity in the Eureka Theatre on the second floor of Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $18 for non-member adults and $14 for non-member youth; free for members. READ MORE! MOM REPORT: Early Explorations at Adventure Science Center       MORE STORYTIMES!

$14 – $18
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 29 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne
December 29 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne

The popular free temporary ice skating rink returns to Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne) on Dec. 6, 7, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 29 and 30. Entry is first come, first served. Participants are allowed one hour of skate time that rotates out every hour. Hours vary. Skates are available for free, if needed. Snow Rink Hours: Saturday, Dec 6: 6 pm - 8 pm Sunday, Dec 7: 1 pm - 4 pm Friday, Dec 12:…

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 29 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cocoa & Coloring at Franklin Library
December 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cocoa & Coloring at Franklin Library

Families with kids of all ages are invited to join at the Franklin Library (1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin) for a cozy night of cocoa and coloring from 4 - 6 p.m. All materials will be provided, registration is not required.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 29 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
December 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights
December 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive through more than 200 displays sync'd to Christmas classics until Dec. 31.

$34.69
14 events, 30
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill
December 30 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

Get out of the house with the kids for a hike at Owl's Hill.

$11.00
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Tuesday at Sam Davis Home
December 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Toddler Tuesday at Sam Davis Home

Littles ages 1 – 4 enjoy games, crafts, hikes, experiments, live animals and more at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) on the last Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11 a.m. Cost is $8 for toddlers and siblings, free for parents. Monthly themes September's theme is the "Arboretum Aventure." October's theme is "Punpkin Patch Party." November's theme is "Where is your Wigman?" December's theme is "New Years Eve Party"   Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for…

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 30 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood
December 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood

Cheekwood’s (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) popular program for toddlers and their guardians gets a new seasonal spin. Throughout Holiday LIGHTS, drop-in style hands-on activities will be featured indoors in the warmth of the Frist Learning Center Art Studios on Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 20 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Storytime will also be held at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Each week’s theme will be inspired by the changing seasons and will ensure guests of…

Included with General Admission or Membership
10:30 am - 11:30 am
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne
December 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
SnowRink in La Vergne

The popular free temporary ice skating rink returns to Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne) on Dec. 6, 7, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 29 and 30. Entry is first come, first served. Participants are allowed one hour of skate time that rotates out every hour. Hours vary. Skates are available for free, if needed. Snow Rink Hours: Saturday, Dec 6: 6 pm - 8 pm Sunday, Dec 7: 1 pm - 4 pm Friday, Dec 12:…

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 30 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
December 30 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl
December 30 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl

The Music City Bowl is an annual post-season collegiate football game held in Nashville, typically featuring teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the Big Ten. Played at Nissan Stadium, the bowl has become a holiday tradition for both football fans and the city of Nashville. This year's game starts at 4:30 p.m.   MORE THINGS TO DO!

$56
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15 events, 31
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Countdown to Noon at Discovery Center
December 31 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Countdown to Noon at Discovery Center

Discovery Center wraps 2023 with a dance party, glow game, art activities and their iconic balloon drop at noon!

$8.00
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill
December 31 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

Get out of the house with the kids for a hike at Owl's Hill.

$11.00
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Midnight at Noon in Smyrna
December 31 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Midnight at Noon in Smyrna

Celebrate the New Year without staying up until midnight at this special New Year's Eve glow party at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Experience New Year’s activities, snacks and their annual Balloon Confetti Pop that will happen at noon. Cost is included with admission; members are free.     MORE THINGS TO DO!

Cost is included with admission; members are free
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
December 31 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Blast Off to Noon Party at Linebaugh
December 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Blast Off to Noon Party at Linebaugh

Linebaugh Public Library (105 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro) is counting down to noon with a space-themed party to ring in the new year from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join for stories, snacks, games, crafts and a balloon drop right at noon! MORE THINGS TO DO!  

11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Edmondson Pike
December 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Edmondson Pike

Ring in 2026 nice and early at the Nashville Public Library Edmondson Pike branch (5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville) from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Your whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime! The Noon Year’s Eve Party will feature music, dancing, a photobooth, a countdown at noon and more. Be sure to wear your fun party outfits! All are welcome. MORE THINGS TO DO!

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
December 31 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
December 31 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
December 31 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
December 31 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
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4 events, 1
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
January 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
January 1, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
January 1, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
January 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
7 events, 2
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill
January 2, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

Get out of the house with the kids for a hike at Owl's Hill.

$11.00
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
January 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
January 2, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
January 2, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
January 2, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
January 2, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
January 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
7 events, 3
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill
January 3, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

Get out of the house with the kids for a hike at Owl's Hill.

$11.00
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Enjoy ice tubing, ice slides, "ICE" with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" theme and lots more. Get important details here.

prices vary per attraction
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway
January 3, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!

$12 – $17
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink
January 3, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Join Smyrna Parks Staff outside the Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) this winter at the synthetic ice skating Rink for skating, music, theme nights and hot chocolate! Hours differ by day of the week: Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 open Fridays from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. The the rink opens again Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New…

$5 – $7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre
January 3, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) presents their adaptation of the classic E.B. White story on select Wednesdays through Jan. 4. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Tickets are $37.50 for adults, $27.50 for youth. Tips for Bringing Littles to a Show Let your child know what to expect. Tell them if it will be dark or loud or crowded. Let them know that they need to be quiet (or at least whisper). If you're going with more than…

$27.50 – $37.50
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
January 3, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.

$12 – $32
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
January 3, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.

$2 – $25
November 30
November 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cow Cuddling at the Gentle Barn

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Boot Scootin’ Cowboy Boots

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

November 30 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

November 30 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Jazz on the Hillside / Bluegrass at the Barn

November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

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December 1
December 1 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Early Explorers STEM Storytime

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 1 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops

December 1 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Brentwood Christmas Tree Lighting

December 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “Swan Lake”

December 2
December 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cookies with Santa at Linebaugh

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Santa Storytime at Nolensville Library

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Time at Fairview Library

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

STEM with Adventure Science Center at the Library

December 2 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

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December 3
December 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library

December 3 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Nature Storytime at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

December 3 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

December 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Storytime with Nashville Ballet: “The Nutcracker” (Highlights)

December 3 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Edmondson Pike’s 25th Birthday Celebration

December 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 3 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 3 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

+ 3 More
December 4
December 4 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library

December 4 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 4 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

December 4 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hermitage Tree Lighting

December 4 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 4 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Bordeaux Library’s Festival of Lights

December 4 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

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December 5
December 5 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Mistletoe Merchants 2

December 5 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Toddler Time with Thomas

December 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 5 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Storytime at Fairview Library

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holiday Bash Holiday Market

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Festival of the Nativity in Dickson

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

+ 19 More
December 6
December 6 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am

Hotcakes & Holly Pancake Breakfast

December 6 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast with Santa in Gallatin

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Morning with Santa at Brentwood Library

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

HHS Christmas Craft Fair

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Santa Express Excursion Train

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Home Depot Kids Workshops

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mistletoe Merchants 2

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant

December 6 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

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December 7
December 7 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

“Inside Out and Backwards” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bedazzled Buttons

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

December 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mistletoe Merchants 2

December 7 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Brunch with Santa at JW Marriott

December 7 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Sensory-Friendly Sunday Morning

December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Nashville Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market

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December 8
December 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Early Explorers STEM Storytime

December 8 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 8 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops

December 8 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

STEAM Reindeer Pretzel Snacks at Brentwood Library

December 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Erykah Badu

December 9
December 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Snake Feeding at the Wilderness Station

December 9
December 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Snake Feeding at the Wilderness Station

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Time at Fairview Library

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

December 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuba Christmas Nashville

December 9 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

December 9 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 9 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

+ 4 More
December 10
December 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library

December 10 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Pictures with Santa in Goodlettsville

December 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

December 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 10 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 10 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

+ 5 More
December 11
December 11 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library

December 11 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 11 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 11 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 11 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

After School Art Club at SOAC

December 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

December 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

+ 12 More
December 12
December 12 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Toddler Time with Thomas

December 12 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Storytime at Fairview Library

December 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Raptor Rhapsody at the Wilderness Station

December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SnowRink in La Vergne

December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh

December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Time 2 Groove Free Inclusive Drumming Classes

+ 19 More
December 13
December 13 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K at Shelby Bottoms

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Ginger-Snapped Santa Event + Gingerbread House Contest

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Santa Express Excursion Train

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

December 13 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am

Fam Jam at Country Music Hall of Fame

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Youth Magic Holiday Show at Linebaugh

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Holly Jolly Christmas Market in Hendersonville

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

+ 43 More
December 14
December 14 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

December 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

December 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Brunch with Santa at JW Marriott

December 14 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

40th Annual Dickens of A Christmas

December 14 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

December 14 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Walk Thru Bethlehem at Woodmont Christian Church

December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“White Christmas” by Studio Tenn

+ 26 More
December 15
December 15 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Early Explorers STEM Storytime

December 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 15 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Pre-K Play at Brentwood Library

December 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops

December 15 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

STEM Marshmallow Snowflakes at Franklin Library

December 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

for KING and COUNTRY: A Drummer Boy Christmas Tour

December 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas

December 16
December 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Toddler Storytime at Franklin Library

December 16 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 16 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Time at Fairview Library

December 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood

December 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

December 16 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Climbing Club at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

December 16 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Holiday STEAM at Brentwood Library

+ 5 More
December 17
December 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Babies and Books Storytime at Franklin Library

December 17 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Storytimes at the Brentwood Library

December 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 17 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 17 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Wild Wednesday at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

+ 5 More
December 18
December 18 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Pre-K Storytime at Franklin Library

December 18 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 18 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Early Learners at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

December 18 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 18 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 18 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

After School Art Club at SOAC

December 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

December 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

+ 7 More
December 19
December 19 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

December 19 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Toddler Time with Thomas

December 19 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Storytime at Fairview Library

December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Winter Solstice Celebration at Warner Park

December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SnowRink in La Vergne

December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh

+ 17 More
December 20
December 20 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Santa Express Excursion Train

December 20 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

December 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant

December 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast with Santa at Dave and Buster’s

December 20 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

December 20 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lowe’s DIY-U Kids’ Workshops

December 20 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

December 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Polar Express Storytime at Linebaugh

December 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

+ 32 More
December 21
December 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd

December 21 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 21 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

December 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

December 21 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Brunch with Santa at JW Marriott

December 21 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

December 21 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“White Christmas” by Studio Tenn

December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

SnowRink in La Vergne

+ 19 More
December 22
December 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Early Explorers STEM Storytime

December 22 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 22 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops

December 22 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 22 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

December 22 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

December 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

December 23
December 23 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

December 23 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 23 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 23 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

December 23 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

December 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 24
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 24 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

December 24 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 25
December 25 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 25 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 25 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 25 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Nashville Predators Hockey

December 26
December 26 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Toddler Time with Thomas

December 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

December 26 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 26 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

December 26 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 26 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 26 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 27
December 27 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

December 27 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Polaris PJ Parties

December 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Saturday Storytime at Brentwood Library

December 27 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

December 27 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 27 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

December 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 27 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

December 27 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

+ 2 More
December 28
December 28 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 28 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

December 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints

December 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Nashville’s Nutcracker” by Nashville Ballet

December 28 @ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 28 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

December 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 28 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 28 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 28 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 29
December 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Early Explorers STEM Storytime

December 29 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 29 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

SnowRink in La Vergne

December 29 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Cocoa & Coloring at Franklin Library

December 29 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

December 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

December 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FrankTown Festival of Lights

December 30
December 30 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

December 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Toddler Tuesday at Sam Davis Home

December 30 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indoors Winter TOTS! at Cheekwood

December 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

SnowRink in La Vergne

December 30 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 30 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

December 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 30 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl

+ 4 More
December 31
December 31 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Countdown to Noon at Discovery Center

December 31 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

December 31 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Midnight at Noon in Smyrna

December 31 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

December 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Blast Off to Noon Party at Linebaugh

December 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Noon Year’s Eve Party at Edmondson Pike

December 31 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

December 31 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

December 31 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 31 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

+ 5 More
January 1
January 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

January 1, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

January 1, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

January 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

January 2
January 2, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

January 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

January 2, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

January 2, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

January 2, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

January 2, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

January 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

January 3
January 3, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Marshmallow Hikes at Owl’s Hill

January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Country Christmas + ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

January 3, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway

January 3, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

January 3, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“Charlotte’s Web” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

January 3, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

January 3, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

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