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Winter Activities
Your new home means a new neighborhood to explore. Each month, Onward brings you our team’s hand-selected places unique to Middle Tennessee that locals love. This month, find your favorite tradition for the holiday season.
Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm
A locally owned, family-operated Christmas tree farm offering a wide selection of premium-grade trees, as well as fresh wreaths and ornaments.
Franklin Theatre Holiday Movies
Throughout December, catch favorites like Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, and Home Alone. The theatre also hosts holiday music events to enjoy the sounds of the season.
ICE! at Gaylord Opryland
This year featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas," presenting 12 scenes sculpted from 6,000 blocks of ice. The self-guided experience includes 20-foot ice slides. Open now through Jan. 3.
Nashville Ballet's Nutcracker
A seasonal tradition running Nov. 29 – Dec. 28. The production includes elaborate costumes, detailed sets, and a blend of classical and local Nashville elements.
40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas
Taking place Dec. 13–14, this Victorian-inspired outdoor street festival recreates the time of Charles Dickens with musicians, dancers, and characters in Downtown Franklin.
Holiday Lights at Cheekwood
The gardens transform into a winter wonderland with over a million lights. This year, the mansion is decorated by former White House florist, Laura Dowling. Open until Jan. 4.
Zoolumination Festival of Lights
The country’s largest lantern festival, showcasing over a thousand custom-made silk lanterns, an ice-skating rink, and nightly visits from Santa through Dec. 24.
Best of Christmas Variety Show
Enjoy timeless Christmas hits on Monday, Dec. 15, featuring vocalist Ryan J. Driscoll and his Music City Ensemble Band. Shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at The Franklin Theatre.
Columbia Christmas Parade
On Saturday, Dec. 6, Columbia Main Street Corporation will host a holiday parade starting at 6 p.m. A classic small-town holiday experience you won’t want to miss.
Nashville's Big Bash (NYE)
A free celebration at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park featuring live performances by Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, and Bailey Zimmerman to ring in the new year.
