Holiday Open House and Book Signing
- Thursday, Dec. 2nd from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Plaid Rabbit Green Hills
- Join me for a book signing and other local vendors to shop
- Friday, December 3rd at 6:45 p.m.
- Downtown Franklin
- Tree lighting, live music with Matthew West and much more!
- November 12th through January 2, 2022
- Gaylord Opryland
- With classic holiday activities like photos with Santa, engaging shows like The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas In Tennessee Dinner Show, thrilling experiences like ice bumper cars, and our all-new Gaylord Hotels Original Experience Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf™, there is something for everyone, and you can do it all with So. Much. Christmas. at Gaylord Opryland Resort.
- November 20th through January 9th, 2022 Timed-ticketed event
- Cheekwood
- Savor the sights and sounds of the season at Cheekwood and make lasting holiday memories with fun activities for all ages. Our enchanting Holiday LIGHTS experience is Nashville’s favorite holiday tradition, with one mile of lights glowing throughout the gardens. Santa will not be on-site during Holiday LIGHTS, but children can still get their wish lists to him. Visit the Frist Learning Center where kids can drop off their letters in a special mailbox for Jolly Ole St. Nick.
- Sunday, Dec. 4th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Anzie Blue
- Santa is coming to Anzie Blue on December 4 (9-10AM). Need a Holiday card photo?! Get your kids/friends/family/pets ready in their Holiday outfits and bring your camera. We will have hot chocolate and cookies for the kids.
- November 12th through January 2nd, 2022
- 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. $30 per family vehicle.
The Mall at Green Hills Santa Experience
- November 12th through December 24th
- Mall at Green Hills
- *Reservations suggested! Step inside Santa’s 22-foot tall sleigh and experience the magical snowfall. Masks are optional during photos with Santa, but are recommended before and after your visit. Sit with Santa for your photos or remain socially-distanced Heightened cleaning protocols and hand sanitizer provided. Make your reservation 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.
- Sunday, December 5th
- Sugar Drop (574 Franklin Road, Suite 110 Brentwood, TN 37027)
- Sugar Drop will be open Sunday, November 28th and Sunday, December 5th for this exclusive private, one-day-only event! Join Sugar Drop for a photograph and cookie decorating experience! Guests sign up for a 30-minute window. Guests will not be able to enter the store until 10 minutes prior to their scheduled time slot. Each family will have 5 minutes with Santa and Amy Connors Photography. Guests will receive digital images of their session after the event. While families are waiting, they can enjoy cookie decorating with Mrs. Clause, ornament decorating, sip on a holiday cotton candy drink, and fill out a Sugar Drop Wish List to hand to Santa! $100.00 includes the experience and photos for a family of up to 4 children. Sign up additional students for 20.00 each, a max of six people per family. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. A max of six people per family is allowed in at a time.
WinterFest at Fountains at Gateway
- November 19th through January 3rd
- 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.
- Sunday, December 5th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Brentwood Academy
- Brentwood Academy is pleased to announce Christmas in Brentwood, Sunday, December 5, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This community-wide celebration featuring Christian recording artist Point of Grace will be a fun and festive way to ring in the Advent season. This free event, organized and hosted by Brentwood Academy, will feature family-friendly Christmas activities, culminating with the lighting of the Great Brentwood Academy Christmas Tree. Festivities include: Santa and Elves, Interactive Petting Zoo, Trackless Train, Bounce Houses, Christmas Arts and Crafts and Food Trucks and Coffee Bar.