Nashville Weekend Happenings: Dec. 17-20

Nashville’s Nutcracker Televised Premiere

Premiere: Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.; Re-Air Dates: Thursday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 25 at 3 p.m.
Watch on NewsChannel 5 (WTVF Nashville), NewsChannel 5+, or the WTVF app that can be found on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Amazon Alexa, and Google Play
Nashville Ballet is partnering with CBS affiliate NewsChannel 5 to present a televised premiere of Nashville’s Nutcracker for the first time in company history! The holiday season simply isn’t complete without the heartwarming tradition of Nashville’s Nutcracker. Take a sparkling—and socially distant—journey through the Land of the Sweets and Music City’s glittering past right from the comfort of your own living room. The special two-hour production will feature all-new elements, including an introduction and narration by former Tennessee Titan Eddie George! Plus, NewsChannel 5 will present a unique behind-the-scenes special featuring coveted access into the making of the holiday classic.

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.

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.) **Fridays and Saturdays are limited to hotel guests and ticketed patrons.

Friday, December 18th, Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
1646 Sunset Road, Brentwood
Enjoy a drive-thru nativity with real animals and thousands of Christmas lights.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Deer Run is hosting lots of family fun this winter including Parents’ Night Outs (Dec. 18th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.), Brunch with Santa (Dec. 19th), Cookie Baking and Decorating, Holiday Movies on the weekends and lots more! Cabins and lodge room rentals are also 25% off! Find all the details here.

Sunday, 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.

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.

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.

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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