WHERE TO GO | WHAT TO DO | WHO TO SEE
November
FAMILY DAY – November 5, 2022
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
This free festival features miniature train rides, hay rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond.
NASHVILLE’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE – November 11 – 13, 2022
Nashville Fairgrounds
Christmas Village prides itself as being a leader in consumer shows in the southeast. We strive to have a wide variety of merchandise so that our shoppers can truly find gifts for everyone on their holiday shopping list!
VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY – November 11, 2022 11 a.m.
Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial in Smyrna
Please join the Town of Smyrna for the 2022 Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial.
ZOOLUMINATION – CHINESE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS -November 18, 2022 – February 4, 2023 5-9 p.m.
Nashville Zoo
Visit the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival featuring colorful scenes of more than 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns.
MUSIC CITY TURKEY TROT – 5K AND 1 MILE WADDLE – November 24, 2022 8 a.m.
Titans Stadium
Race day offers a costume contest, largest teams competition, entertainment on the course, and finisher medals for all participants.
December
LEVI KREIS IN CONCERT – December 1, 2022 8 p.m.
Franklin Theatre
As a singer/songwriter, Levi’s music has been featured in various television shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, The Vampire Diaries, Sons of Anarchy and more. He is also the host of the Imagine Paradise Podcast which focuses on conversations around recovery along with spiritual and personal development.
MAREN MORRIS HUMBLE QUEST TOUR – December 2, 2022 8 p.m.
Bridgestone Arena
With special guests Ruston Kelly and Brittney Spencer
HOME ALONE IN CONCERT – December 2 – 4, 2022
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
This hilarious and heartwarming holiday tradition is perfect for the whole family. Experience John Williams’ delightful score performed live while Kevin McCallister’s Christmas misadventures play on the big screen!
FLASHLIGHT CANDY CANE HUNT – December 8 – 9, 2022
Eastern Flank Battlefield Park in Franklin
The grounds are sprinkled with candy canes ready to be eaten…grab your flashlight and help us hunt for the holiday treats!
HOLIDAY STORYTIME WITH HEATHER AND SHOP DOG MARLEE – December 10, 2022 9 a.m.
Parnassus Books
Join Heather and Shop dog Marlee for a special storytime to celebrate the magic of the season! The whole family is invited to put on their finest pajamas and come out to Parnassus. We’ll share our favorite winter and holiday stories.
DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS – December 10 – 11, 2022
Downtown Franklin
This festival will recreate the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s Victorian architecture as the backdrop. Some 200 musicians, dancers and characters will fill the streets, including several from Charles Dickens’ stories.
NUTCRACKER! MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS BALLET – December 24, 2022 1 p.m.
The Ryman Auditorium
Gather friends and family to relive your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with larger-than-life puppets, breath-taking acrobatics and dazzling costumes. Experience the exquisite artistry of the international cast, featuring stars of Ukraine ballet, performing at the highest level of classical technique.
