Nashville Christmas Parade-Virtual
- Saturday, December 5th at 9 a.m. virtually
- WKRN, Nashville’s News 2
- Special appearances, stories from patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, sponsor spotlights and highlights from past parades.
- Friday, December 4th from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
- The Hermitage
- ‘Tis the season! Join Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage for Christmas at The Hermitage, an evening of merry-making the whole family will love. With Christmas carols led by choirs on the back lawn of the mansion, holiday shopping in our Museum Store, tours of the Hermitage mansion, photos with Father Christmas, children’s activities, a bonfire and food and drinks, this is the perfect way to start the Christmas season. After-hours tours of the Hermitage mansion will allow you a more personal look into the home of the Jackson family and many of their Christmas traditions. Just added: The first 200 children will receive a FREE individually wrapped Christmas cookie upon arrival!
Pancakes and Pictures with Santa
- Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th
- Blue Barn 2710 Bristow Road, Columbia
- Stop by the Blue Barn for a visit to Santa’s Snowshop with pancake or cookie decorating, children’s crafts, food trucks, bounce houses, a petting zoo and more. Purchase your tickets here.
The Mall at Green Hills Santa Experience
- Through December 24th
- Mall at Green Hills
- Santa and his elves have reimagined Santa’s Flight Academy into a socially-distanced, non-contact holiday experience. All photo sessions are by reservation only and require pre-payment. Masks required at all times, including the photoshoot, for guests ages 2 and up (and Santa too!) Santa will maintain a 6’ distance from guests at all times. Heightened cleaning protocols and hand sanitizer provided. Make your reservation here.
WinterFest at Fountains at Gateway
- 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.
- 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. Use code NASHTN30 for 30% off I LOVE CHRISTMAS MOVIES (Offer valid November 13, 2020 through December 17, 2020, excluding Fridays and Saturdays. Valid up to 10 tickets. Not valid with any other discounts, bundles, promotions, or groups. Not retroactive. Other restrictions, taxes, and fees will apply.)
- November 20th 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.
- November 13th 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.
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
- Every Sunday, November 29th through December 20th
- Pies by Gigi
- Gigi and her team will help ring in the season with lots of sprinkles, sweets, and fun. Enjoy the magic of Christmas with holiday music while you decorate and make special cookies for Santa and YOU! Register in advance here.
- Thanksgiving Night through December 26th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Williamson County Ag Expo
- The 3rd Annual Festival of Lights opens Thanksgiving Day! Enjoy driving through this holiday tradition that benefits local at-risk children.
- Beginning November 1st
- Santa’s Online
- Schedule your virtual visit with Santa this year to keep him healthy! Visits are scheduled every 15 minutes 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Eastern) Santa LIVE! Is proud to donate a portion of our proceeds to Pay Away the Layaway. Their mission is to inspire hope and spread kindness by helping families pay off layaway balances on gifts, school supplies, toys, books, games and clothes for KIDS. Bring magic into someone else’s home by bringing magic into your own!
- Beginning November 13th (Fridays and Saturdays only from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Rooftop Lounge at Bobby Hotel
- Heated igloos are back this winter! Igloo reservations are available for up to 90 minutes for up to 5 guests with $250 food/beverage minimum. The igloos will have cozy blankets, holiday trees, festive menu items and more. To make a reservation, email [email protected]
- November 7th through December 24th
- Bass Pro Shop (Opry Mills Mall)
- Bass Pro Shop is offering free photos with Santa with safety measures in place. Guests must make online reservations for a contact free visit with Santa. There will also have free activity kits.
- Saturday, December 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- 2416 Music Valley Drive
- Socially Distant Photos with Santa and his Retro Flying Ham Trailer, Live Music, Kids Crafting Station, Vendors and more!
- Gingerbread Finalists will be on display December 1st through the 13th and available to bid on in the silent auction. Gingerbread house kits can also be ordered through December 14th.
- The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin
- Davis House will host a gingerbread house competition amongst professional bakers and will award the Top 4 applicants with a prize package, which will include the display of each of their houses at The Harpeth Hotel in Downtown Franklin. The community will have the opportunity to view the houses on display at the hotel and will be able to bid on each of the houses in a silent auction to take place from December 1 and closing on December 13 at 8pm CST. Local celebrity chefs and bakers Summer Deepe (Summer’s Sweet Shoppe), Nate Clingman (The Bearded Baker) and Devin Walline (Executive Chef of 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails Restaurant at the Harpeth) will vote to determine the Grand Prize gingerbread house winner.
- The community will also have the opportunity to purchase their own Gingerbread Home Holiday Kits to make at home. Davis House will host a safe and festive drive-thru pick-up event on Saturday, De cember 19 from 1-4PM at the Davis House Franklin location. (Limited delivery is available for purchase within a 15-mile radius of the Davis House Franklin location).
- Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th
- Online Marketplace
- Grab those comfy holiday pjs and hot cocoa and get ready to shop from your couch! Porter Flea is back with Porter in Place Holiday – a virtual marketplace! #pipholiday will take place on the weekend of December 5th & 6th – featuring all NEW GIFTABLE GOODS. Join us and shop small and support small this Holiday Season! www.porterflea.com
- Every Saturday and Sunday in December, 2 p.m.
- The Hermitage Hotel
- Ring in the beloved magic of the holidays with a whimsical Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea experience at The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville’s most storied destination. Delight in the hotel’s signature beloved recipes passed down through the generations, complemented by an extensive selection of the finest teas from around the world. Perfectly paired, holiday-themed delicacies will accompany traditional treats, prepared by our celebrated culinary masters. Special entertainment, featuring music from the Nutcracker score will set the stylish and elegant backdrop for a truly memorable occasion. Call 615-244-3121 or email [email protected] to book your reservation
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By: Dawn B
Dawn and her family love exploring the Nashville area and sharing the best places to visit, kid-friendly restaurants, family travel, lifestyle, fashion and more!
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