Get ready for a festive, holiday-themed season in Williamson and Davison County, Tennessee! Featuring the top special events, festive attractions, family activities, and themed restaurants!
More events will be added as details become available!
| Special Events |
 | Brentwood Tree Lighting Celebration December 2 đź“ŤBrentwood, TN Annual tree lighting ceremony complete with choir performances, photo opportunities, cookies, hot chocolate, and more! Morning with Santa December 7 đź“ŤBrentwood, TN Santa will be visiting Brentwood Library. Children can visit and take photos with Santa. Magic Shows will be performed throughout the day. Free admission but reservations are needed. 39th Annual Dickens of a Christmas December 14 and 15 đź“ŤFranklin, TN The festival recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin complete with music, festive food, and more! Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt December 12 đź“ŤFranklin, TN Bring a flashlight and hunt for holiday treats! Cost is $5. Treat bags and hot chocolate will be provided. Christmas Tree Lighting December 6 đź“ŤFranklin, TN Franklin Christmas Parade December 7 đź“ŤFranklin, TN |
 | Live Nativity at Concord Community Church December 14 and 15 📍Brentwood, TN Enjoy a free event with hot cocoa, candy canes, live actors, and animals reenacting the story of the birth of Jesus. Happening from 5-8 PM! Santa at the Ryman December 7 📍Nashville, TN Santa and his Reindeer will stop at the Ryman. Photo opportunities on stage with Santa will be included with the purchase of an Adult ticket of a daytime tour. Home Alone in Concert at Nashville Symphony December 6, 7, 8 📍Nashville, TN Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade December 14 📍Leiper’s Fork, TN Santa Breakfast & Sing-A-Long December 11 📍Brentwood, TN Pancake breakfast at Monkey’s Treehouse complete with a festive music class and photos with Santa! Nolensville Tree Lighting and Parade December 6 and 7 📍Nolensville, TN |
| Themed Bars and Restaurants |
 Misfit Bar Pop Up at Fairlane Hotel 📍Nashville, TN |  World’s Best Cup of Coffee at Harpeth Hotel 📍Franklin, TN |  Candy Cane Jane’s at Jane’s Hideaway 📍Nashville, TN |
 Sippin’ Santa Pop up at Pearl Diver 📍Nashville, TN |  Camp Bobby Campfire Igloo 📍Nashville, TN |  Geist Restaurant 📍Nashville, TN |
 Thistle & Rye: Disco Wonderland Igloos đź“ŤNashville, TN |  Grinch Themed Pop Up at Noelle Hotel đź“ŤNashville, TN |  Island X-mas at Chopper Bar & Restaurant đź“ŤNashville, TN |
| On-Going Family Activities |
 The Rink Above at Grand Hyatt November 18-December 31 📍Nashville, TN “Glice” skating surrounded by a winter village. Skates are complimentary and valet is included. See their website for pricing and reservations. Will sell out fast! |  Trolley Holiday Lights Tour December 5-22 📍Franklin, TN 1.5hr holiday lights tour through Franklin and Williamson County and includes the FrankTown festival of lights! |  Nashville Ballet Nutcracker December 9-24 📍Nashville, TN The Nashville Nutcracker Ballet is a festive holiday tradition featuring enchanting choreography and music. |
 A Christmas Carol December 6-22 đź“ŤNashville, TN Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC. |  Grinchmas Afternoon TeaNow-December 29 đź“ŤNashville, TN Family-friendly event held in the Blue Aster at Conrad hotel. |  Santa Brunch at The Harpeth Hotel Saturdays & Sundays in December đź“ŤFranklin, TN North Pole inspired brunch menu and Santa visits for the kids! |
 10th Annual Cheekwood Lights November 22-January 5 📍Nashville, TN 1-mile walking path with over 1 million lights, s’mores, seasonal drinks, mansion tours, and more. |  Gaylord OprylandNovember 8- January 4 📍Nasvhille, TN Outdoor ice skating, visit with Santa, ice sculpture experience, and more! |  Made South Holiday Market November 22-23 📍Franklin, TN Named “The Best!” Holiday market in Middle Tennessee by Food & Wine. |
 Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop November 14-December 24 📍Nashville, TN Free photo with Santa, mail letters to Santa, giveaways, in-store aquarium, and more. |  Christmas at The RymanSelect dates in December 📍Nashville, TN Amy Grant and Vince Gill perform cherished favorites to held you kick off the holiday spirit. |  Zoolumination at Nashville ZooNovember 14-January 5 📍Nashville, TN Country’s largest lantern festival featuring more than 1,000 silk lanterns, live entertainment, Santa photos on select dates, new ice skating rink and more! |
 Festival of Lights at Lucky Ladd FarmNovember 29-December 22 đź“ŤEagleville, TN New this season! 1 mile trail of Christmas lights, live animal nativity scene, photo ops, letters to Santa, character meet and greets and more! |  Festival of Lights at Lucky Ladd Farm December 6-20 đź“ŤNashville, TN Experience the magic of Christmas with a festive sing-along at Christmas Carols By Candlelight, featuring a string quartet and your favorite carols in a stunning candlelit setting! |  Holiday Movies at The Franklin Theater Through December 24 đź“ŤFranklin, TN |
 Cannonsburgh Village Drive ThroughNovember – December 31 đź“Ť Lebanon, TN Drive through the historic village and enjoy thousands of lights. Free admission! |  FrankTown Festival of Lights November 22-December 31 đź“Ť Franklin, TN Nightly mile and a half drive through with more than 200 light displays! Photo opportunities, s’mores, food trucks, and more! |  Chad’s Winter Wonderland November 27 – December 3 đź“ŤLebanon, TN Christmas drive through light show featuring over 3 million lights, live characters, live animals, nativity scene, and more! |
 Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm Thurs-Sun in November and December 📍Franklin, TN Christmas tree farm with hay rides, s’mores, kids activities, and Santa visits on select dates! |  SnowRinkDecember 6-January 3 📍La Vergne, TN Free Ice Skating for families on a first-come first-serve basis. |  Holiday Movies at The Franklin Theater Through December 24 📍Franklin, TN Holiday classics such as Elf, Polar Express and more will be featured at the Franklin Theater through December. |
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