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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
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.
Holiday fun for the kids at Lucky Ladd!
Enjoy a train ride with Santa and his elves to Lebanon and back at Tennessee Central Railway Museum.
Enjoy a robust hike through the sanctuary's hills and then cocoa and marshmallows afterward!
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
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
Make a toy snowplow at your local Lowe's with your mini DIYer this Saturday!
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.,
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.
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.
See hundreds of unique cars up close — the ones you don't usually get to see!
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!
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
This stage adaptation of the classic holiday film runs inside TPAC's Polk Theater Dec. 5 - 21.
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
See actor David Payne as C.S. Lewis in this charming one-man holiday show inside TPAC's Johnson Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville) Dec. 18 - 21. Set on Christmas Eve at his home near Oxford, Lewis welcomes a group of Americans to share in heartfelt and humorous holiday memories. What begins as a festive evening unfolds
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
The estate and garden's 10th annual light show is on now through Jan. 5.
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.
Enjoy Christmas cookie and ornament decorating, story time with Mrs. Clause, Santa letter writing and more at Patterson Park (521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Murfreesboro) on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 from 6 - 8 p.m. Santa and his sleigh will be here for DIY pictures. MORE THINGS TO DO!
Join the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center staff around the campfire for fun games, friends, and yummy s’mores at Sharp Springs Natural Area (1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna) from 6 - 8 p.m. S’mores are first come, first served. Also, they will have a guided hike with activities designed to increase your knowledge and comfort when it
Get out those "fang fingers" as the Preds play on their home ice.
A string quartet plays Queen hits inside The Parthenon.
Enjoy the music from Coldplay played by a string quartet under candlelight at Williamson Family Farm (3250 Wilkinson Pike, Murfreesboro) at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.50. For ages 8
Embark on a cherished holiday journey with Grassland Dance Academy's production of The Nutcracker at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center (112 Everbright Ave, Franklin)! Featuring beautiful costumes, enchanting choreography and the unforgettable music of Tchaikovsky, this spectacular performance is a great way to celebrate the season. Shows are Dec. 19 - 20 at 7
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.
Celebrate the season as your Nashville Symphony and Chorus – and four astounding soloists – perform one of the most inspiring works of music ever written Dec. 19 - 21 inside the Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). This season’s Handel’s Messiah is conducted by Nashville Symphony Chorus Director Tucker Biddlecombe. Tickets start at
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
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.
See actor David Payne as C.S. Lewis in this charming one-man holiday show inside TPAC's Johnson Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville) Dec. 18 - 21. Set on Christmas Eve at his home near Oxford, Lewis welcomes a group of Americans to share in heartfelt and humorous holiday memories. What begins as a festive evening unfolds
Come out to hear the beloved husband-and-wife duo play and sing holiday tunes!
Enjoy your favorite Christmas carols played by a string quartet under candlelight at Williamson Family Farm (3250 Wilkinson Pike, Murfreesboro) at 8:45 p.m. Tickets start at $46.50. For ages 8 and older. Tentative Program 12 Days of Christmas Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels We Have Heard On High Away in a Manger Carol
