Holiday Events in the Nashville Area |
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Nashville KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout the Nashville area for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s
something for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Our 2025 holiday events list for Nashville contains Christmas concerts, lights, trees, markets, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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Give your kids a winter break packed with creativity and screen-free fun at Bricks 4 Kidz Winter LEGO® Camps in Franklin! Campers ages 4–12 explore STEM concepts through hands-on LEGO® building and games that spark imagination and teamwork. Each day brings a fresh theme—Superheroes, Galaxy Adventures, or Mining & Crafting! With our “Drop & Shop” idea, parents can enjoy coffee, errands, or holiday shopping while their kids learn through play in a safe, engaging environment. Camps run Dec 22–26 (no camp Dec 25) and Dec 29–31 & Jan 2. Space is limited—Register Today!
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The Nashville area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around Nashville promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
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November 21 - January 4: Experience Nashville’s classic holiday tradition as you embark on a magical one-mile walk through Cheekwood’s gardens illuminated by more than a million lights. Stroll through the gardens aglow on a one-mile twinkling trail featuring more than a million lights. Whether you’re returning for Nashville’s classic holiday tradition or experiencing it for the first time, Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood welcomes you to the season with wonder, warmth, and timeless joy.
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Come experience FrankTown Festival of Lights for family fun with the annual Williamson County drive-thru holiday light display! Celebrate the holidays with us at our nightly mile-and-a-half light spectacular, featuring more than 200 synchronized lights. Listen to holiday music on your car radio, take selfies by the stunning Christmas tree, make s’mores by the fire pits, and savor snacks from the food truck.
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Country Cove is a family operated Christmas tree farm, ornament and wreath shop, and a Christmas photography venue as well. We are located on 35 acres eight miles north of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Come visit us this holiday season and create a Christmas memory!
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Make your reservation to meet Santa for a picture-perfect moment. After, take off on an interactive adventure at Santa's Flight Academy, complete with his 22-foot-tall sleigh and magical snow room!
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Breakfast is served! This one-of-a-kind dining experience includes a delicious breakfast to enjoy with friends and family. Afterward, meet your favorite members of the Peanuts gang like Charlie Brown, Lucy, and even Snoopy.
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Christmas memories are waiting to be made at Big Sky Farm! Stroll fields of trees, shop unique gifts in the farm store, sip hot cocoa, snap pictures, sit by the fire, and stay a while. Also, don't forget about our Special Additions: BIG SKY AT NIGHT, WREATH DECORATING EVENT, COOKIES WITH SANTA and our LIVE NATIVITY. Please visit our website for dates and details.
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Experience a spectacular Christmas light show at Lucky Ladd Farms—just minutes from Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Stroll along a mile-long trail of twinkling lights, themed displays, and a live nativity scene that brings the holiday spirit to life. Enjoy fun photo ops, meet festive characters, and explore activities. Join us for a magical family-friendly celebration where every step reveals a new wonder!
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On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
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Story adaption, choreography, and direction by Paul Vasterling. This holiday season, step into a world of wonder as Nashville Ballet presents the return of a beloved tradition, Nashville’s Nutcracker, choreographed by Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling. A dazzling blend of history, imagination, and timeless storytelling, this Emmy Award-winning production has become the crown jewel of Middle Tennessee’s holiday season and a cherished experience for audiences of all ages.
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A Music City holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Nashville Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family and a Nashville Symphony yearly holiday tradition! Rated PG.
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Experience the Christmas story as it comes to life with real actors, live animals and costumes. This FREE family-friendly event is perfect for all ages! The Live Drive-Thru Nativity is an outdoor drive-thru production featuring seven scenes from the Nativity story found in the Gospel of Luke and ending with God’s greatest gift to us.
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Bring the whole family for a bright and joyful afternoon — games, crafts, music, and Bernie’s famous latkes! Menorah moments, dreidel fun, and plenty of Hanukkah spirit.
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Our camp is packed with high-energy activities, from action-filled games to exciting challenges that keep kids moving and laughing. It’s the perfect place to explore, play hard, and make awesome new friends along the way!
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Nashville area
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