Spend the holiday season with friends and family exploring all that Nashville has to offer! Davidson County residents can enjoy the Old Town Trolley tour for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass.
This free fall festival will celebrate all things turnip greens, including live music, Smiley’s famous cast iron cauldron of braised greens, Thanksgiving-themed vendor specials, a turnip green cook-off, a kids’ zone, food trucks, fall produce, and more!
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El Dia De Los Muertos
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr.
El Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and Latin America. The festival is known for colorful decorations, energetic music, and elaborate displays that demonstrate the culture’s strong sense of love and respect for ancestors while celebrating the continuance of life.
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Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Gaylord Opryland, 2800 Opryland Dr.
Experience So Much Christmas with dazzling displays, tempting treats, holiday shows, and festive activities. ICE! features beloved scenes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” brought to life through colorful, colossal ice sculptures. Whether you’re staying overnight or visiting for the day, it’s the ultimate way to create lasting holiday memories together!
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Christmas Village
Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue
Christmas Village in Nashville is a longstanding holiday tradition that transforms the city into a festive wonderland. Held annually, this event gathers over 260 merchants offering a wide variety of unique gifts, holiday decor, and crafts, making it a perfect place to kick-start holiday shopping. In addition to shopping, visitors can enjoy festive foods and special holiday-themed activities. Proceeds from the Christmas Village benefit local charities, enhancing its role as a cherished community event that spreads cheer while giving back.
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Zoolumination Festival of Lights
Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk.
Step into a glowing wonderland this holiday season at Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo, the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival. With more than 1,000 dazzling custom silk lanterns, towering illuminated creatures, and whimsical holiday scenes, the zoo becomes a magical, light-filled backdrop for family fun. Nightly live performances, festive food and drinks, a brand-new ice rink, and seasonal experiences like Santa’s Village add to the enchantment. Whether you’re seeking artistry, festive cheer, or a memorable evening under lights, Zoolumination promises a luminous escape for all ages.
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Holiday Lights
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr.
Stroll through the gardens aglow on a one-mile twinkling trail featuring more than a million lights. A 28-foot Pixel Pine Tree welcomes you on a journey through Cheekwood transformed into a winter wonderland. Warm up with hot cocoa and seasonal libations, roast s’mores by a fire, and explore the Holiday Marketplace. Tour the historic mansion festively decorated by former White House Florist Laura Dowling. 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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Holiday Market at the Mansion
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Mansion Grounds, 4580 Rachels Lane
One can indulge in a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at the 5th Annual Outdoor Artisan and Craft Market. The focus of the event is on showcasing unique gifts by small businesses and creating the perfect environment for anyone hunting for that eccentric seasonal item they can’t find anywhere else.
