FEATURED EVENTS

Owl Day at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

Celebrate the wonderful world of owls at Owl’s Hill Sanctuary on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Meet our non-releasable owl ambassadors, enjoy informative species talks, make an owl craft, dissect owl pellets and explore a scavenger hunt. Presentations begin at 10:15, 11:15 and 12:15. Online tickets cost $15 for ages 13+ and $10 for ages 3–12; children 2 and under are free. Online sales close at 8 a.m. that day. Walk-up admission begins at 9:45 a.m. and costs $17 for adults and $12 for children.

Dates:

11/07/2026

10:00am - 1:00pm

Location:

Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road South, Brentwood, TN 37027, United States

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Dancing Lights 5K Fun Run

The Dancing Lights of Christmas returns for its 17th consecutive season. The Dancing Lights 5k Fun Run/Walk is hosted by The Dancing Lights of Christmas and Fleet Feet Mt Juliet/Nashville. Enjoy all the magic of the dancing lights in this family friendly 5K Fun Walk/Run! You will run amidst 2 million lights, timed to all your holiday favorites. The race will end at Santa's Village for some hot chocolate and goodies.

Dates:

11/06/2026

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Location:

PARKING: 175 Peyton Road Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN US 37087

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NUTCRACKER - Nashville Ballet

Pirouette into the perfect winter season with Middle Tennessee’s favorite holiday tradition, Nashville’s Nutcracker! Featuring Tchaikovsky’s enduringly iconic score performed live by the Nashville Symphony, Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s Emmy Award-winning retelling takes you on a uniquely-Nashville adventure filled with swirling snowflakes, whimsical wonders, and timeless storytelling. From the sweetest Sugar Plum Fairy to the tiniest baby mouse, this heartwarming holiday ballet is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Join us to create magical memories that will last for years to come!

Dates:

11/27/2026

11/28/2026

12/05/2026

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Location:

Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37243

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Frist Arts Fest

Join us for a day of indoor activities including performances, art making, music, and more celebrating our newest exhibitions, Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman, Robin Vuchnich: In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers—The Memory of a Season, and Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York, and the current Art in the Atrium installation, Plexus No. 47.

Dates:

11/08/2026

1:00–5:00 p.m.

Location:

Frist Art Museum, Broadway, Nashville, TN, USA

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20th Annual Indian Lake Loop 5 Mile Walk/Run

CELEBRATING OUR 20TH YEAR OF THE INDIAN LAKE LOOP! Grab those sneakers and your favorite Turkey outfit and come run/walk the 2026 Indian Lake Loop! This Thanksgiving Day 5 mile walk/run is a favorite for HolidayFest and Sumner County. Start your Thanksgiving off the right way and eat all the turkey and taters later!

Dates:

11/26/2026

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location:

Streets of Indian Lake Hendersonville, TN

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FEATURED EVENTS

Owl Day at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

Dancing Lights 5K Fun Run

NUTCRACKER - Nashville Ballet

Frist Arts Fest

20th Annual Indian Lake Loop 5 Mile Walk/Run