Nashville Fun for Families

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Christmas Guide

Outdoor Fun and Adventures

Indoor Fun for Rain, Hot, or Cold Days

Christmas Guide

Auntie Claus at the Nashville Children's Theatre

Braingineers Lab classes in Mt Juliet, TN

Auntie Claus at the Nashville Children's Theatre

Braingineers Lab classes in Mt Juliet, TN

Braingineers Lab classes in Mt Juliet, TN

Auntie Claus at the Nashville Children's Theatre

Christmas Parades

Start your holiday season off right by attending a Christmas parade! Parades are a great way to have some family fun this Christmas. Connect with your community, see a marching band or two and enjoy some free holiday entertainment.

The Best Places to See Christmas Lights

One of our favorite things about the holiday season is Christmas lights. And we are so lucky to live here because Nashville and Middle Tennessee have some of the BEST Christmas light displays. Go off the beaten path this season. Dress the kids in their jammies, throw some hot chocolate in a thermos and load up the minivan. Pick a place you have never visited and create some holiday memories for your whole family.

December Family Fun

Is there any month busier than December? It’s the month of plays, concerts, parties, shopping and so much more. Use our list to plan some special time for fun with your family. Make some memories and create a few holiday traditions.

Christmas Deals and Discounts

There are lots of activities and events for the holidays but the cost of all that fun can add up! Here are some Christmas deals and discounts we found.

Free Holiday Fun

The holiday season is expensive. The presents. The food. The travel. The decorations. The list of expenses seems never ending. We’ve found lots of options for free holiday fun in Nashville and Middle Tennessee this season. Keep checking this list because we will be adding free events right up until New Year’s!

Breakfast with Santa

Make some holiday memories at Breakfast with Santa. Kris Kringle has meals planned all over Nashville and Middle Tennessee this season. Plan these in advance because they are CRAZY popular and most of them will sell out before you buy your Thanksgiving turkey.

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Things to do in Nashville this weekend - weekend top 5

Weekend Top 5

There are so many things to do in Nashville this weekend! Here are our picks for family fun in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Need more choices? Take a...

Holidays at Historic Homes in Nashville

Holidays at Historic Homes

Celebrate the Holidays at Historic Homes in Nashville! The holiday season is a great time to visit one of Middle Tennessee's many historic homes. Most of you know that I drag my kids to tour old houses everywhere I go!...

December family fun

December Family Fun

Is there any month busier than December? It's the month of plays, concerts, parties, shopping and so much more. Use our list to plan some special time for fun with your family. Make some memories and create a few...

GLOW Holiday

GLOW – A New Christmas Experience in Nashville

Nashville is already the place to be for Christmas. My family in Texas are always amazed that Santa arrives right after Halloween. However, there are always so many amazing holiday experiences, you really do need two months...

Franktown Festival of Lights

Looking for something fun to do with the whole family while also giving to a good cause? Franktown Festival of Lights is the answer! This 1 mile drive-thru light display is fun for all ages and features over 200 light...

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Local Things to Do

country music hall of fame and museum

Country Music Hall of Fame

Whether you're a Nashvillian or visiting our fabulous city, The Country Music Hall of Fame should be on your "must see" list. Where to Park Located in the heart of downtown Nashville and just a block from the Broadway stretch, the Hall of Fame is a treat for your...

Holidays at Historic Homes in Nashville

Holidays at Historic Homes

Celebrate the Holidays at Historic Homes in Nashville! The holiday season is a great time to visit one of Middle Tennessee's many historic homes. Most of you know that I drag my kids to tour old houses everywhere I go! There are so many interesting things to see and...

Deck the Hall at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Deck the Hall at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Deck the Halls Tree Lighting Ceremony Living in Music City USA has its advantages! Celebrate the holidays with the Country Music Hall of Fame (CMHOF) and their Deck the Hall concerts, activities and celebrations. There is something for everyone! All events will be at...

December family fun

December Family Fun

Is there any month busier than December? It's the month of plays, concerts, parties, shopping and so much more. Use our list to plan some special time for fun with your family. Make some memories and create a few holiday traditions. There are lots of ideas left...

GLOW Holiday

GLOW – A New Christmas Experience in Nashville

Nashville is already the place to be for Christmas. My family in Texas are always amazed that Santa arrives right after Halloween. However, there are always so many amazing holiday experiences, you really do need two months to celebrate. Now, there is another holiday...

Day Trips and Travel

Bass Pro Shops Pyramid - MEMPHIS

A Family Adventure in the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid in Memphis

Everyone knows Bass Pro Shops. The giant, outdoor-focused retailer has locations all over the U.S., and sells clothing, gear for hunting, fishing, golfing, and other active adventures. However, the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid location in Memphis is unlike any other store...

Tennessee State Aquarium

Tennessee State Aquarium

Two hours south of Nashville in beautiful Chattanooga, TN is the Tennessee State Aquarium which is a great place to spend a day! We drove down on a Sunday and realized as we arrived that we had crossed into the Eastern time zone so it was an hour later. Make sure you...

Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge - Our Family Tropical Escape

Margaritaville Island Hotel – A Family Tropical Escape in Pigeon Forge

As parents, it is hard to actually relax on vacation (you all know what I'm talking about). Most of the time my family checks into a hotel, then unpacks our bags and immediately gets back in the car to go explore the area or an attraction. Then we are back in the car...

Wonder Works in Pigeon Forge, TN

WonderWorks – Family Fun in Pigeon Forge, TN

Have you ever seen the upside down building along the parkway in Pigeon Forge and wondered - What is Wonderworks? Wonderworks is a blast for both adults and kids. It's like a science museum with some awesome things that you can't find here in Nashville. There are...

A Day of Family Fun in Paducah Kentucky

A Day of Family Fun in Paducah, Kentucky

Two and half hours northwest of Nashville, Paducah, Kentucky is a Unesco Creative City, and once you visit you will understand why. This small city is home to all different kinds of artistic experiences. Here are list of "must dos" in Paducah, but remember this is...

The Ultimate Holiday Fun List

Still need ideas? Here are more than 150 Holiday events in Nashville.

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