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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
Holiday fun for the kids at Lucky Ladd!
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.,
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday with self guided tours at the Gentle Barn.
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
Catch the bright and cheery, "Pomp, Snow and CIRQUEumstance"— a new show running at Gaylord Opryland through Dec. 31.
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.
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
See hundreds of unique cars up close — the ones you don't usually get to see!
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
Get tickets to enjoy this dazzling ballet including fanciful characters and a girl's magical journey with a Nutcracker Prince thru Dec. 28.
See this nostalgic show now on stage in Franklin at the Turner Theater in the Factory.
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
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
Take the fam ice skating in Murfreesboro!
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at the annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade with this year's theme, "A Sweet Christmas." Floats, musical acts and, of course, Santa and
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
When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn. Produced by Murfreesboro's Center For the Arts, this musical runs Dec. 5 - 14 at the Center for the Arts (110 West College Street, Murfreesboro) on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at
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 - Sundays, Dec. 4 - 21. Tickets are $22 - $25. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
This stage adaptation of the classic holiday film runs inside TPAC's Polk Theater Dec. 5 - 21.
Bravo Creative Arts' talented Company of teens and children present this modern classic based on the hit holiday movie! Performances at Father Ryan Center for the Arts (700 Norwood Drive, Nashville) are December 13 at 2 and 6:30 p..m and December 14 at 2 p.m. MORE THINGS TO DO!
What happens when Julia Shelby’s brother, Peter, arrives on Thanksgiving but overstays his welcome? An act of kindness turns into chaos. Don’t miss this very relatable and utterly enjoyable holiday comedy. Produced by the Pull-Tight Players, this show runs Dec. 5 - 20 at the Pull-Tight Theatre (112 2nd Ave. S, Franklin). Performances are on
Start your own tradition by visiting the home of the 7th president for Christmas at The Hermitage (4580 Rachel's Lane, Hermitage) on Dec. 13 - 14 from 2 - 6 p.m. Enjoy holiday craft-making, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music and dance performances, carolers spreading holiday cheer, food trucks, the Christmas trolley and
Meet your favorite princess before watching the live stage show.
Christmas with the King is a holiday concert event for the whole family!
‘Tis the season for the annual Christmas concert at Brentwood Baptist Church (7777 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and then Dec. 13 - 14 at 3 and 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for just $5, and a portion of proceeds will go toward supporting a housing rebuild project for
The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.
Get ready for the Theater Bug's 14th annual Winter Concert for performers age 6-18! This year will feature boy bands, butterfly clips and of course a few holiday favorites to ring in the new year! Shows are Dec. 11 - 14 at OZ Arts Nashville (6172 Cockrill Bend Cir, Nashville) at 7 p.m. except Sunday
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
See this remarkable lantern exhibit at Nashville Zoo and ice skate at the Smashville Rink, too.
The whole family will love driving through more than 200 displays while Christmas classics play on your car's radio now through Dec. 31.
‘Tis the season for the annual Christmas concert at Brentwood Baptist Church (7777 Concord Road, Brentwood) on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and then Dec. 13 - 14 at 3
See this nostalgic show now on stage in Franklin at the Turner Theater in the Factory.
Christmas with the King is a holiday concert event for the whole family!
Celebrate the season with the best in a cappella music!
Join members of your Nashville Symphony brass, percussion and organ sections for a festive and joyful holiday concert inside the Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). Audiences of all ages will rejoice in beautiful, seasonal selections like the Suite from The Nutcracker, March
Come out to hear the beloved husband-and-wife duo play and sing holiday tunes!
