Enter a realm of wonder where artists bring mythical creatures and wildlife to life in stunning scenes throughout the Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville). With new designs and more than a thousand lanterns (some 100 feet long and 50 feet high!), the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival is spread across 60 acres with elaborate displays of your favorite Zoo animals, holiday-themed scenes and even a 200-foot-long dragon.
New this year, The Smashville Ice Rink presented by the Nashville Predators (an extra $10 for members; $12 for non-members)! Special entertainers perform each night at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Plus, meet Santa at the barn behind the Historic Home starting Nov. 29 through Dec. 24. The whole thing happens nightly, Nov. 14 through Jan. 5, and then Thursdays – Sundays, Jan. 9 through Feb. 9 from 5 – 9 p.m. Tickets start at $25 for adults and $21 for ages 2 – 12 (parking is $10 for nonmembers).
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