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December 07, 2025

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Hotcakes & Holly Pancake Breakfast

Middle Tennessee Christian School 100 E MTCS Rd, Murfreesboro

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.

Breakfast with Santa in Gallatin

The Gathering Place 450 W. Main Street, 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

Morning with Santa at Brentwood Library

Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood

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!

Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant

Aquarium Restaurant at Opry Mills 516 Opry Mills Dr., Nashville

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

HHS Christmas Craft Fair

Hendersonville High School 123 Cherokee Rd., Hendersonville

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!

Mistletoe Merchants 2

Mistletoe Merchants 2

Farm Bureau Expo Center 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon

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

Santa at the Ryman

Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville

Meet up with jolly St. Nick himself along with his reindeer during this special Ryman event!

$28.03
Toddlers at Travellers Rest

Toddlers at Travellers Rest

Travellers Rest Historic House Museum 636 Farrell Pkwy, Nashville

Bring your toddler out to Travellers Rest Historic House Museum (9636 Farrell Parkway, Nashville) for a storytime, a selection of age-appropriate hands-on craft options, a snack and a group activity.

$20

Holidays in the Vue Parade

Bellevue Middle School 655 Colice Jeanne Rd, Nashville

The second annual Bellevue Christmas parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Bellevue Middle School, weaving from Colice Jeanne Road onto Highway 70 S with a right on Sawyer Brown

Cookies with Santa in Columbia

Cookies with Santa in Columbia

aMuse’um Children’s Museum 123 W 7th St, Columbia

Children will enjoy Christmas cookies and milk, storytime with Santa, a craft and play time at the aMuse’um Children’s Museum (123 W 7th St., Columbia). Each session will be limited

$25 – $30

Mistletoe Market at Franklin High School

Franklin High School 810 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin

This free event hosted at Franklin High School (810 Hillsboro Road, Franklin) features close to 100 vendors with a variety of of unique gift ideas to help with your holiday

Holiday Open House at Discovery Center

Discovery Center 502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro

Join at the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro) for their free-to-the-public Holiday Open House, featuring interactive programming, a visit with Santa Rick (12–3 p.m.) and more.   MORE

Parnassus Books Storytime

Parnassus Books Storytime

Parnassus Books 3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville

The whole family is invited to put on their finest pajamas and come out to Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville) for a special storytime from 10:30 -

Nashvillage Holiday Market

Music City Walk of Fame Park 121 4th Ave S, Nashville

Kids & families can enjoy making festive crafts, doing fun science experiments, getting faces painted, visiting with Santa (happens from 1 - 4 p.m.; cost $10) and more at the

Ho-Ho-Ho! Santa is Coming to Inglewood!

Inglewood Library 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the Nashville Public Library Inglewood branch (4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville) for stories, songs, treats and photos from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Grab your adults and

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Smyrna Ice Skating Rink

Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East, Smyrna

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

$5 – $7

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 222 Rep. John Lewis way S, Nashville

Kids can try new and familiar instruments at Country Music Hall of Fame.

Included with museum admission; free to museum members.

Franklin Christmas Parade

Jim Warren Park 705 Boyd Mill Avenue, Franklin

The Franklin Christmas Parade is always held on the first Saturday in December. Winding through the streets of downtown Franklin, the parade is a celebration of the holidays and the

Westmoreland Christmas Parade

The streets of Downtown Westmoreland will come alive with the twinkle of lights, the sounds of joyous carolers and the heartwarming spirit of the season. This year's Christmas parade (with

Portland Christmas Festival and Parade

Downtown Portland 100 South Russell Street, Portland

Main Street activities in downtown Portland begin at 3 p.m., including food vendors, live music, cookie decorating, visit with Santa and the City's tree lighting (after the parade)! The parade

Watertown Christmas

Round Lick Church 745 W Main St, Watertown

The annual Watertown Christmas parade kicks off at Round Lick Church (745 W Main St, Watertown) at 3 p.m. After the parade, enjoy Santa in the Gazebo, the Watertown Community

White House Christmas Parade

The annual White House Christmas Parade returns from 3 - 6 p.m. with a "Deck the Decades" theme! Activities include refreshments, live music from local choirs, library open house, free

Goodlettsville Christmas Parade

Goodlettsville City Hall Park 105 South Main Street, Goodlettsville

The annual Goodlettsville Christmas Parade will take place at 4 p.m. This year’s theme is "Candy Land." The parade begins at the Delmas Long Community Center (200 Memorial Drive) and

Donelson Hermitage Christmas Parade

Elm Hill Pike and Donelson Pike 518 Donelson Pike, Nashville

The 40th annual Donelson Hermitage Christmas Parade will feature festive floats, marching bands, community groups and, of course, a special appearance from Santa himself!. This year's theme is "Light Up

La Vergne Parade of Lights and Winter Festival

La Vergne City Hall 5093 Murfreesboro Rd., La Vergne

The 15th annual Parade of Lights returns at 5 p.m. The parade begins at City Hall (5093 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne) and ends at Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield

Yulefest in Goodlettsville

Historic Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville

Yulefest kicks off the holiday season with musicians, storytellers and demonstrators in the cabins of the fort at Historic Mansker’s Station (705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville). Visitors can take their time

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville

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

$2 – $16

Music City Madness: Tennessee vs. Illinois

Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway, Nashville

See Tennessee take on Illinois for Men's College Basketball inside Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Tip off is at 7 p.m.   MORE CONCERTS!

$61

“Holiday Inn” at HPAC

Hendersonville Performing Arts Center 260 W. Main Street STE 204, Hendersonville

The musical by Irving Berlin based on the 1942 film comes to the stage at Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (260 West Main St., Suite 204, Hendersonville). Performances are Thursdays -

$22 – $25