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December 09, 2023

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WP Weekend Fun: Nov. 22-25

Enjoy the weekend with your kids at one of these festivities. Pictured above: Start your Thanksgiving Day at the 19th Annual Turkey Trot and Kids' Fun Run in Franklin.

19TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT & KIDS’ FUN RUN
Prairie Life Fitness, Franklin
Thursday, Nov. 22
Start off the holiday with this race benefiting Graceworks Ministries.

SMASHVILLE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville
Thursday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 25
Enjoy outdoor ice skating. Buy tickets online to secure your preferred time slot.

HOLIDAY SWEETS, TREATS AND CRAFTS WITH AMERICAN GIRL (REGISTER)
American Girl Store, Franklin
Friday, Nov. 23
Make a “silly sweaters” craft, enjoy treats and make a concoction at the hot chocolate station.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville
Friday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Nov. 25
Cirque performers dressed as ornaments come to life and perform dazzling feats to holiday music in this Vegas-style extravaganza.

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
Nashville Children’s Theatre, Nashville
Friday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Nov. 25
NCT serves up a fantastic version of the tale of a young mermaid who seeks to alter her future by living on land. Read Chad Young’s review.

HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Homestead Manor, Thompson’s Station
Saturday, Nov. 24
Local vendors sell hand-crafted items, plus kids’ activities and Santa photos ($25; 1 – 3 p.m. & 4 – 6 p.m.).

AMERICAN GIRL WELCOMES SANTA (REGISTER)
American Girl Store, Franklin
Saturday, Nov. 24
St. Nick pops in for a visit and photos. Plus, breakfast treats, a holiday card craft and more.

CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA 1981 ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE
Franklin Theatre, Franklin
Sunday, Nov. 25
This live variety event with musical events rekindles the holiday season in 1981 when Ronald Reagan was president and the Rubik’s Cube was one of the hottest toys.

SEE ALL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND!

HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOURS

 

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