Nashville Weekend Happenings: Nov. 19-22

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Nashville Holiday Guide

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. 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.)

Cheekwood Holiday Lights

• 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.

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 consecutive 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.

Santa Live

• 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!

Heated Igloos at Bobby Hotel

• 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]

Sip and Shop at Thistle Farms

• Sunday, November 22nd from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thistle Farms
• A socially distanced shopping event with wine, sales, free gifts, and more. Attendance will be limited to 30 guests at a time. Tickets are $15 and include $10 store credit to be used that day, a wine ticket and essential oil. Purchase your tickets here.

North Pole Express Santa Excursion Train

• Select Saturdays November 21st and December 5th, 12th and 19th
• Tennessee Central Railway Museum (220 Willow Street, Nashville)
• Enjoy a ride on a restored classic streamlined stainless steel passenger train with Santa and his Elves! Refreshments and souvenirs also available.

Bass Pro Santa

• 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.

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.