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December 07, 2025

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Frist Arts Fest

Frist Art Museum 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

Get ready, art lovers! The Frist Arts Fest returns THIS Sunday with performances, hands-on artmaking and more.

$18 – $20
Zoolumination

Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

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

$2 – $25

Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium Restaurant

Aquarium Restaurant at Opry Mills 516 Opry Mills Dr., Nashville, TN, United States

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
Polaris PJ Parties

Polaris PJ Parties

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville, TN, United States

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

Included with museum admission. Free to museum members.
Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

Cheekwood 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN, United States

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.
Bedazzled Buttons

Bedazzled Buttons

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

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.
Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

Santa Brunch at Harpeth Hotel

1799 Kitchen & Cocktails 130 2nd Ave N, Franklin, TN, United States

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!

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