{"id":15066,"date":"2021-12-16T06:36:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T12:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenashvillemom.com\/?p=15066"},"modified":"2021-12-16T06:36:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T12:36:33","slug":"holiday-happenings-dec-16th-19th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenashvillemom.com\/holiday-happenings-dec-16th-19th\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Happenings: Dec. 16th-19th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thenashvillemom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACS_0845.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thenashvillemom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACS_0845.jpg?resize=302%2C403&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15076\" width=\"302\" height=\"403\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plazamariachi.com\">Plaza Mariachi<\/a> Kid&#8217;s Christmas Party<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Saturday, December 18th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/li><li>Plaza Mariachi<\/li><li>Free Santa photos, princesses, petting zoo, story times, face painting and more! <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fountainswinterfest.com\/\">WinterFest at Fountains at Gateway<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>November 19th through January 3rd<\/li><li>Fountains at Gateway in Murfreesboro<\/li><li>Winterfest is back for another fun season of ice skating! Skate rentals are available or you\u2019re able to bring your own! Check hours of operation and rates&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fountainswinterfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpac.org\/event\/2021-12-15-to-2021-12-24-nutcracker\/\">Nashville Nutcracker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>December 14th through 24th<\/li><li>TPAC<\/li><li>Nashville\u2019s beloved tradition is back! See the Nashville Ballet\u2019s spectacular version of The Nutcracker come to life!&nbsp;<strong>Use code EMERSONROSED for 15% off<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christmasatgaylordopryland.marriott.com\/all-activities\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas at Gaylord Opryland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>November 12th through January 2, 2022<\/li><li>Gaylord Opryland<\/li><li>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\u2122, there is something for everyone, and you can do it all with So. Much. Christmas. at Gaylord Opryland Resort.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/calendar\/holiday-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cheekwood Holiday Lights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>November 20th through January 9th, 2022 Timed-ticketed event<\/li><li>Cheekwood<\/li><li>Savor the sights and sounds of the season at Cheekwood and make lasting holiday memories with fun activities for all ages. Our enchanting&nbsp;<em>Holiday LIGHTS<\/em>&nbsp;experience is Nashville\u2019s favorite holiday tradition, with one mile of lights glowing throughout the gardens. Santa&nbsp;<strong>will not<\/strong>&nbsp;be on-site during&nbsp;<em>Holiday LIGHTS<\/em>, 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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiotenn.com\/2021season\">Studio Tenn Holiday Performances<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Throughout December<\/li><li>It\u2019s a Wonderful Life (Jamison Theater), A Christmas Carol (Franklin Theater)<\/li><li>Get in the holiday spirit with live performances of It\u2019s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedancinglightsofchristmas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dancing Lights of Christmas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>November 12th through January 2nd, 2022<\/li><li>James Ward Agricultural Center (945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon)<\/li><li>Family owned The Dancing Lights returns for it\u2019s 11th consective season with Tennessee\u2019s 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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopgreenhills.com\/pages\/sfa\">The Mall at Green Hills Santa Experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>November 12th through December 24th<\/li><li>Mall at Green Hills<\/li><li>*Reservations suggested! Step inside Santa\u2019s 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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shopgreenhills.com\/pages\/sfa\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plaza Mariachi Kid&#8217;s Christmas Party Saturday, December 18th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plaza Mariachi Free Santa photos, princesses, petting zoo, story times, face painting and more! 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! 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