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Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Although the Nashville Zoo is disappointed to announce the cancellation of Zoolumination for 2026, we're excited to still host a holiday event for the 2026 season! The Zoo will host Glow Wild, a brand-new holiday light show featuring glowing wildlife, holiday displays and an 85-foot-tall synchronized Christmas tree. The new event kicks off on Nov. 13, 2026 and shines nightly through Jan. 3, 2027. Get your tickets today!
Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
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5 PM - 9 PM
Location: 
Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, United States
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Holiday Market at the Mansion

Celebrate the Season. Shop Local Magic. Get into the holiday spirit at the 6th Annual Holiday Market at the Mansion at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage! Browse seasonal gifts, handmade treasures, and one-of-a-kind finds perfect for everyone on your list. There will even be special appearances from the Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck to entertain the entire family! Join us Saturday, November 21 (10 AM - 4 PM) and Sunday, November 22 (10 AM - 3 PM) for a weekend of festive shopping, local artisans, food trucks, and cheerful community vibes.
Dates: 
11/21/2026
11/22/2026
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Location: 
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, Rachels Lane, Nashville, Hermitage, TN 37076, United States
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - NASHVILLE

Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this grand production transforms the stage into an unforgettable celebration of the season — one your family will treasure for years to come. Get tickets now!
Dates: 
12/16/2026
7 PM
Location: 
The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN, USA
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Santa's Village at The Dancing Lights of Christmas!

Santa's Village admission, visiting with Santa, and petting the animals in the petting zoo are included with your light show admission! Santa’s Village activities will remain open through January 3, but Santa’s final day is December 23—when he’ll head back to the North Pole to prepare for his Christmas Eve deliveries!
Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
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Location: 
The Dancing Lights of Christmas, Sparta Pike, Lebanon, TN, USA
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Christmas and The Hideaway Nashville - 2026

A new Christmas tradition is coming to Middle Tennessee! This Christmas, The Hideaway Nashville at Hieber Farms transforms into a magical holiday destination for the whole family. Wander a curated Christmas market, meet Santa, cozy up for storytime with Mrs. Claus, and pick out your family's Christmas tree — all across eighteen magical evenings. Visit our website for details and make your holiday plans today!
Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
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4pm-9pm
Location: 
199 Terrapin Private Run, Gallatin, TN 37066, United States
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Walk Thru Bethlehem - Woodmont Christian Church

It’s time once again for Walk Thru Bethlehem on December 13— Woodmont’s beloved Christmas gift to Nashville and Middle Tennessee, welcoming up to 5,000 visitors each year! We invite you to be part of this meaningful outreach mission. You don’t need to be a longtime member or a skilled craftsperson — there’s a role for everyone, and your participation helps bring the birth of Jesus to life for our community.
Dates: 
12/13/2026
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: 
Woodmont Christian Church, 3601 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, United States
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Holiday Market at the Mansion

Looking for a unique gift for that eccentric relative? Considering shopping small for those seasonal items this year. Join us for the 7th annual outdoor artisan and craft market at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. This outdoor market will take place on Saturday, November 21st (10 am - 4 pm) and Sunday, November 22nd (10 am - 3 pm). Open to the public with free admission.
Dates: 
11/21/2026
11/22/2026
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Location: 
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, 4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076
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