Holiday Weekend Happenings

Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Marshmallow Hikes

• December 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st 2020 and January 2nd, 9th, 16th 2021
• Owl’s Hike Nature Sanctuary
• A winter hike followed by hot chocolate with roasted marshmallows. $10 per hiker

Sounds of Christmas Concert

• Watch Rolling Hill’s Community Church Livestream Christmas Concert here.

Christmas Day Special

• My church, Rolling Hills, will also have a special on Channel 4 at 4 p.m. on Christmas Day

Cheekwood Holiday Lights

• Through January 10th, 2021 Timed-ticketed event
• Cheekwood
• Over a million lights, new Nutcracker Marche in the Mansion, Reindeer Village, new Children’s Wonderland, S’mores Central, a letter writing station to Santa, Holiday Workshops and so much more! Timed tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

• Through January 3, 2021
• Gaylord Opryland
• Explore acres of twinkling lights & decorations and exciting holiday activities, shows, and events, from ice tubing and ice skating to our all-new I Love Christmas Movies™ pop-up experience and The Oak Ridge Boys “Christmas in Tennessee” Dinner Show! Find all the details and book your packages here. Save up to 40% off when you bundle experiences. ** Limited to hotel guests and ticketed patrons.

WinterFest at Fountains at Gateway

• November 20th through January 4th
• Fountains at Gateway in Murfreesboro
• Winterfest is back for another fun season of ice skating! Skate rentals are available or you’re able to bring your own! Check hours of operation and rates here.

Jingle Beat EAMOTION

• Through December 31st
• Nashville Fairgrounds
• JINGLE BEAT is an outdoor drive-thru light, sound and sensory experience that brings the enchanting and playful joys of the holiday season to life in an unforgettable adventure for all ages!

FrankTown Festival of Lights

• Through December 26th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Williamson County Ag Expo
• The 3rd Annual Festival of Lights, enjoy driving through this holiday tradition that benefits local at-risk children.

Dancing Lights of Christmas

• Through January 3, 2021
• James Ward Agricultural Center (945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon)
• Family owned The Dancing Lights returns for it’s 11th consective season with Tennessee’s largest synchronized light and music show with a 2.5 mile route and over two million lights dancing to upbeat Christmas music through your car stereo. Open rain or shine and on ALL holidays. $25 per family vehicle.