Friday, December 12:
- Cinderella– Wishing Chair Productions and their puppets will perform Cinderella at the Main Library. Show times at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30. (free)
- Brilliant Sky Storytime– Enjoy a story and singing. Starts at 10:30. (free)
- Nature Center Storytime– Enjoy stories under the giant beech tree at Warner Park. Starts at 10:30. (free)
- Sugar Dive Popupstairs Shopping– Shop some great local shops upstairs, pick up some stocking stuffers downstairs, and enjoy $1 hot chocolate from 4-6.
- Photos with Santa– Head to Cheekwood for a special photo time with Santa from 3-5. (additional fees)
- Marvel Universe Live– The kids’ favorite heroes will be at Bridgestone this weekend with their awesome, action-packed show! Check website for all the showing times. (prices vary)
Saturday, December 13:
- Holiday at Cheekwood– Every Saturday and Sunday through December, Cheekwood will host special events like cookie decorating, crafts, and visits with Santa. Plus, there will be live reindeer on property! Opens at 9:00. (free with admission)
- Cinderella– Wishing Chair Productions and their puppets will perform Cinderella at the Main Library. Show times at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30. (free)
- A Christmas Carol– Head to the Belcourt to see this wonderful show put on by Olde Worlde Theater. Starts at 10:00. ($8)
- Dickens of a Christmas– Downtown Franklin will be full of Charles Dickens’ characters and fun this weekend! There will be carriage rides, vendors, sugar plums, roasted chestnuts, street performers, and a costume contest. I even heard there is 100% chance of snow on Main Street!!! It is sure to be a fun time! Starts at 10:00. (free)
- Breakfast with Santa– NFM hosts Santa for a special breakfast from Riff’s Food Truck. Stop in for some breakfast and a photo! Starts at 10:00. (free)
- Lowe’s Build and Grow- Kids can build a holiday train at Lowe’s. Starts at 10:00. (free)
- Saturday Storytime at Parnassus- Stop by for a story and some giggles! Starts at 10:30. (free)
- 12 Days of Science– Adventure Science Center will have a Musical Wonderland with a musical petting zoo with Country Music HOF and special activities and performances throughout the day. Starts at 10:30. (included with admission)
- Fairytales Christmas Storytime and Craft– Stop by for a story and then make a craft with Paper Moon. Starts at 11:00. (crafts are 2/$10)
- Ornamental Instruments– Country Music HOF will teach you about some of the important instruments in their collection and who played them. After, kids will be able to make their own wooden instrument. Starts at 12:30. (free with admission)
- James and the Giant Peach– Take the kids to enjoy the show at Nashville Children’s Theatre. You can read our full review here. Get there early to enjoy activities in the lobby before the show! Starts at 2:00. ($14-$20)
Sunday, December 14:
- Holiday at Cheekwood– Every Saturday and Sunday through December, Cheekwood will host special events like cookie decorating, crafts, and visits with Santa. Plus, there will be live reindeer on property! Opens at 9:00. (free with admission)
- Dickens of a Christmas– Downtown Franklin will be full of Charles Dickens’ characters and fun this weekend! There will be carriage rides, vendors, sugar plums, roasted chestnuts, street performers, and a costume contest. I even heard there is 100% chance of snow on Main Street!!! It is sure to be a fun time! Starts at 11:00. (free)
- Country Cookie Decorating– Drop by and decorate (and eat!) your own holiday cookies at Country Music HOF. Starts at 12:00. (free with admission)
- James and the Giant Peach– Take the kids to enjoy the show at Nashville Children’s Theatre. You can read our full review here. Get there early to enjoy activities in the lobby before the show! Starts at 2:00. ($14-$20)
- Princess Storytime- The Snow Queen will be at Brilliant Sky Nashville for a special storytime. Starts at 2:00. (free)
Don’t forget to check out the ongoing Holiday Happenings as well!
If you have an event you would like to add to our calendar, feel free to email us- contact[at]thenashvillemom[dot]com