The Ultimate Nashville Holiday Fun List

The Ultimate Nashville Holiday Fun List

1. Get some personalized ornaments made at Christmas Village November 11-13.
2. It’s time to put on that iconic blue parka! Ice featuring Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer returns to Gaylord Opryland November 11 – December 31.
3. Load up the minivan and head to The Dancing Lights of Christmas in Wilson County November 11 – January 1.
4. Santa is making an appearance at Home for the Holidays in Mt Juliet on November 12.
5. Head to the Williamson County Library on November 12 for The First Franklin Christmas Tree Reading and Book Signing.
6. Have a Holly Jolly Feast with Rudolph at Gaylord Opryland November 12 – December 31.
7. Get you photo made with Santa in Gallatin on November 12.
8. Santa will light the tree at Delight the Lights @ The Avenue Murfreesboro on November 12.
9. Follow the yellow brick road. The Wizard of Oz arrives @ Nashville Children’s Theatre November 17 – December 23.
10. Watch the Leonids meteor shower around the campfire at Bells Bend Park on November 17.
11. Make some crafts, visit with Santa and more at the Holiday Market at Two Rivers Mansion November 18 & 19.
12. Take a Night Hike @ Barfield Crescent Park on November 18.
13. A whole new season of fun starts November 18 at Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway.
14. The Franktown Festival of Lights returns this year from November 18 – December 31.
15. Zooluminations returns to the Nashville Zoo on November 18.
16. Book a Tennessee Christmas Midday Cruise or a Music City Christmas Evening Cruise on the General Jackson November 18 – December 25.
17. Look for Santa at Christmas on the Square in Springfield on November 19. Stay after for the Springfield Christmas Parade at 6PM.
18. The 2nd Annual Tree Lighting at The Christmas Place Mt Juliet happens November 19.
19. Experience Holiday Lights at Cheekwood November 19 – January 8.
20. Pick up an ornament to paint at home during your trip to Wildwood Christmas Tree Farm. Season opens on November 19.
21. Get tickets in advance for The Immersive Nutcracker A Winter Miracle November 19 – December 31.
22. Celebrate Free Grilled Cheese Day in Smyrna on November 19. Pick out your Christmas Tree at Country Cove Farm starting November 20.
23. Visit with Santa at the Holiday Celebration at Stones River Town Centre on November 19.
24. Let the kids frolic in the fall leaves at Mill Ridge Park on November 19.
25. Santa arrives at Rivergate Mall with some fun on November 19.
26. Attend the Reindeer In Here Book Signing & Author Visit at
    Brilliant Sky Toys and Books in Brentwood on November 19.
27. Sign up in advance for the kids to make a Dancing Turkey Toy at Lowe’s Workshops on November 19.
28. Scott Hamilton and Friends perform at Bridgestone Arena on November 20.
29. Don’t be a Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins! Catch Elf at The Capitol Theatre on November 22.
30. Get tickets to see The Oak Ridge Boys “Christmas in Tennessee” Dinner Show at Gaylord Opryland November 23 – December 25.
31. Work off that Pumpkin Pie at ThanksGLOWing @ Sky Zone Murfreesboro November 23, 25 & 26.
32. Experience Enchant – The World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze & Village at First Horizon Park November 25 – December 30.
33. Drive through lights and music at Holiday Wonders at Bowie Park November 25 – December 23.
34. November 25 is Turkey Day at The Discovery Center.
35. Have an immersive Holiday adventure at Jingle Beat at The Nashville Fairgrounds November 25 – December 31.
36. Take an After Thanksgiving Hike at Bledsoe Creek State Park on November 25.
37. Bring a new toy to donate and get free admission to Day After Thanksgiving Fun at Lane Motor Museum on November 25.
38. Dress like a Turkey and trot around Mill Ridge Park on November 26. This is real y’all  🙂
39. Take a Marshmallow Hike at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary on November 26.
40. Make a Train Ornament at Home Depot Kids Workshop on November 26.
41. Have Breakfast with Santa in Hendersonville on November 26.
42. Enjoy Christmas Through the Ages: An Early Tennessee Christmas at Cragfont on November 26 &  December 10.
43. Elf jingles in to The Franklin Theatre on November 27 & December 10.
44. Celebrate the season with the Griswolds. Christmas Vacation plays at The Franklin Theatre on November 26, 27 December 8, 18,& 19.
45. Visit Whoville when How the Grinch Stole Christmas plays at The Franklin Theatre on November 27 & December 19.
46. Experience the most unique holiday concert. Attend Tuba Christmas in Gallatin on December 1 or Nashville on December 13.
47. Sip some spiced cider at the Christmas Open House at the Tennessee Ag Museum on December 1
48. Audience of One Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at The Capitol Theatre December 1- 11.
49. How about dinner and a show? The Larry Keeton Theatre presents White Christmas December 1 -18.
50. Drive through the Christmas Lights at Cannonsburgh Village December 2-18.
51. Attend the Goodlettsville Tree Lighting on December 2.
52. Plan a holiday family night to see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever @ Hendersonville Performing Arts Company December 2 – 11.
53. See Santa Claus at the Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square in Franklin on December 2.
54. Get tickets to see Nuncrackers at BoroArts December 2-18.
55. Watch the Mayor turn on the lights at the Gallatin Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2.
56. Attend Santa’s Holiday Party in Goodlettsville on December 2.
57. WHERE’S KEVIN!? Home Alone in Concert w/The Nashville Symphony is December 2, 3 & 4.
58. Music, live reindeer, a Christmas movie, Santa and so much more are planned for the Murfreesboro Tree Lighting event on December 2.
59. Spend a Morning with Santa at the Brentwood Library on December 3.
60. Experience Christmas Through the Ages: A Victorian Christmas at Wynnewood December 3 & 17.
61. The Donelson Hermitage Christmas Parade marches through on December 3.
62. Have Breakfast with Santa in Joelton on December 3.
63. or visit the Jolly Old Elf in Murfreesboro on December 3.
64. Create a Santa Letters Mailbox at Home Depot Kids Workshops on December 3.
65. Take a drive to Clarksville for the Festival of the Nativities December 3-5.
66. Sip some wassail as you enjoy the Christmas Open House & Candlelight Tour at Sam Davis Home on December 3.
67. Get tickets in advance for the Polaris PJ Party at Sudekum Planetarium December 3 & 10.
68. Enjoy a Candlelight Christmas Concert in Springfield on December 3.
69. Ice skate, take a carriage ride and meet Santa at the LaVergne Winter Festival on December 3.
70. Watch one of Middle Tennessee’s most unique parades. Deck the Hulls Christmas Boat Parade in Hendersonville is scheduled for December 3.
71. Have some hot chocolate and sing some carols at Holiday Lights at Providence Marketplace on December 3.
72. Don’t miss the life sized snow globe at Christmas in the Park in Greenbrier on December 3.
73. Get tickets early for the Nutcracker Tea Party @ Historic Sam Davis Home on December 3.
74. Have some hot cocoa and visit with Santa at Christmas on Main Street in White House on December 3.
75. Take a Holiday Tour of Rock Castle at their Christmas Open House on December 3.
76. Yulefest returns to Historic Mansker’s Station on December 3.
77. Decorate some cookies and watch a parade at the Portland Christmas Festival on December 3.
78. Have Breakfast with Santa in Mt Juliet on December 3.
79. The 53rd Annual Hendersonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting is scheduled for December 4.
80. Santa Cares – A morning with Santa for children with special needs will be held at Rivergate Mall on December 4.
81. Have some holiday treats at the Brentwood Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5.
82. Wear your Derrick Henry jersey to get a photo with Titans Santa at Cool Springs Galleria on December 7.
83. Register in advance for the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt on December 8 & 9.
84. The Nashville Symphony presents Handel’s Messiah December 8, 9 & 11.
85. Attend a Holiday Pool Party at the Santa Splash and Dash in Murfreesboro on December 9.
86. A holiday tradition returns this year! Nashville’s Nutcracker is at TPAC December 9 – 24.
87. Have a magical experience with Santa at The Blue Barn December 9-11.
88. Enjoy Christmas lights and more at Winter Wonderland at J. Travis Price Park in Springfield December 9- 23.
89. Take the kids to Storytime & Cookies @ Stones River Town Centre on December 10.
90. Have Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium December 10 & 18.
91. Have some yummy sugarplums at Dickens of a Christmas in Franklin December 10 & 11.
92. Head to Gallatin for their Christmas Parade on December 10.
93. The Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes returns to Oaklands on December 10.
94. Holiday Storytime @ Parnassus Books is December 10.
95. December 10 is the date for Carols, Crafts and Cookies @ Tennessee State Museum.
96. Visit the Bethlehem Marketplace at Southeast Baptist Church on December 10 & 11.
97. Concert, Carols, and Sing-A-Long at South End United Methodist on December 10.
98. Wishing Chair Productions presents The Stonecutter @ The Frist on December 11.
99. Walk Thru Bethlehem @ Woodmont Christian Church on December 11.
100. “You’ll shoot your eye out!” A Christmas Story plays at The Franklin Theatre on December 13.
101. Trans-Siberian Orchestra-Christmas Eve & Other Stories comes to Bridgestone Arena on December 14.
102. The Nashville Symphony presents Music City Christmas December 15, 16, 17 & 18.
103. Get some last minute shopping done while the kids play at Parent’s Night Out in Smyrna on December 16.
104. Take part in the Holiday Scavenger Hunt at Beaman Park on December 16.
105. Santa’s ready for breakfast again in Springfield on December 17.
106. Watch the angel get his wings! It’s a Wonderful Life plays at The Franklin Theatre December 20, 22 & 23.
107. Take a Solstice Saunter Through the Beaman Woods on December 21.
108. The Polar Express plays at The Franklin Theatre December 21 & 22.
109. Celebrate the school holiday by taking the kids to the Pfunky Griddle. The most fun you can have at breakfast!
110. Observe the Winter Solstice at Warner Park on December 21.
111. Nashville Repertory Theatre presents Elf : The Musical December 21 – January 1.
112. My favorite male vocalist, David Phelps, performs with The Music City Chorus at The Ryman on December 22.
113. Start a tradition! See White Christmas at The Franklin Theatre December 21 & 22.
114. Drew & Ellie Holcomb bring their Neighborly Christmas to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on December 22.
115. Visit The Ryman on Christmas Eve for Nutcracker – Magic of Christmas Ballet.
116. Celebrate Midnight at Noon! in Smyrna on December 31.

*All events subject to change. Check with specific venue before you head out!*