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It\u2019s December! I can\u2019t believe it. But, with December comes so many wonderful holiday activities.<\/p>\n

\"Nashville<\/a><\/p>\n

Lighting of the Green<\/a><\/p>\n

Lipscomb University hosts this annual event on December 2 starting at 4:00pm. There will be fun activities like free<\/i> photos with Santa and you can grab some food in the Campus Center. Amy Grant will host a concert starting at 5:30pm. See the website for the full lineup. This event is FREE.<\/p>\n

Christmas in The Village<\/a><\/p>\n

The shops and restaurants in Hillsboro Village will host a fun night on December 4 with giveaways, concerts, and free pictures with Santa (with toy donation). Each shop will have different specials and events going on. Make sure to check out their Facebook page for all the details. This event is FREE, but many shops are requesting donations.<\/p>\n

Nashville Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade<\/a><\/p>\n

Join the Mayor at Public Square Park for the annual tree lighting on December 5 starting at 6:30pm with fireworks and a parade to follow. Make sure to get there early and bring warm blankets with you. Also, have kids download their letters<\/a> to Santa for the Elves to collect!<\/p>\n

Carriage Tours<\/a><\/p>\n

Enjoy a festive ride in a horse-drawn carriage around the streets of the Hillsboro-West End neighborhood. Most of the houses will be decorated for Christmas. Make sure to reserve your tickets now. Rides take about 30 minutes. Stay after and enjoy some hot cider and fellowship. This will take place December 6 & 7 from 4:30- 8:00pm.<\/p>\n

Ongoing Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Holiday at Cheekwood<\/a><\/p>\n

Live reindeer each day and special activities on the weekend like cookie decorating and crafts! (free with admission)<\/p>\n

Dancing Lights of Christmas<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a great drive through Christmas light show set to music. Open nightly from 5:00- 10:00pm. ($25 per vehicle)<\/p>\n

A Country Christmas<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazing lights, ICE, a kids\u2019 train, and more. Opryland has so much to offer at this time of year. (prices vary, but you can see many of the lights for free)<\/p>\n

Lights on Old Charlotte<\/a><\/p>\n

Located on Old Charlotte Pike in Franklin, this light show runs from 4:30- 10:00pm daily. (free, donations accepted)<\/p>\n

Sunnyside Drive Lights<\/a><\/p>\n

Enjoy this light show along Sunnyside Drive in Brentwood. Trying to find times still. (free)<\/p>\n

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**Know of something fun that was missed? Send an email or leave a comment!**<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s December! I can\u2019t believe it. But, with December comes so many wonderful holiday activities. Lighting of the Green Lipscomb University hosts this annual event on December 2 starting at 4:00pm. There will be fun activities like free photos with Santa and you can grab some food in the Campus Center. Amy Grant will host… <\/p>\n

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