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family holiday events

Name: Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
Start: 2025-12-16T16:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-21T22:00:00-06:00
Location: CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS

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November 2025

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November 21 @ 4:30 pm - November 23 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

November 25 @ 4:30 pm - November 26 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

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November 28 @ 4:30 pm - November 30 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

November 28 @ 5:00 pm - November 30 @ 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, United States

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November 28 @ 8:30 pm

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)

The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United States

December 2025

December 3 @ 5:00 pm - December 7 @ 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, United States

The Franklin Christmas Parade in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, Presented by Downtown Franklin Rotary.

December 6 @ 1:00 pm

2025 Franklin Christmas Parade Presented by Downtown Franklin Rotary

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United States

Free

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December 9 @ 4:30 pm - December 14 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

December 10 @ 5:00 pm - December 14 @ 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, United States

December 16 @ 4:30 pm - December 21 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

Chukkers for Charity Presented by Medical House Calls Delivered on Fun and Fundraising

FearFest at The Franklin Theatre: A Month of Movies for Spooky Season

Germantown: Dining, Nightlife, & Entertainment In Nashville’s Oldest Neighborhood

25 Great Restaurants for a Business Lunch in Franklin and Brentwood, TN

Silver Fox Coffee Lounge to Open First Williamson County Location in CityPark Brentwood

Artistic Vision: CASS Contemporary Set To Open In Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston Neighborhood

Art Galleries in Franklin and Williamson County, TN: An Art Gallery Guide

CASS Contemporary Launches in Nashville with Debut Exhibition – CLTRL CNTXT, Opening Sept. 12

The Factory at Franklin Celebrates Local Black Artists with New Exhibit

Wilco Iris hosts Made in Light, a student art exhibit and fundraiser event

Germantown: Dining, Nightlife, & Entertainment In Nashville’s Oldest Neighborhood

25 Great Restaurants for a Business Lunch in Franklin and Brentwood, TN

Silver Fox Coffee Lounge to Open First Williamson County Location in CityPark Brentwood

Slim + Husky’s Franklin Opening at The Factory at Franklin

White Bison Coffee debuts Nashville’s first Iced Brown Sugar Spun Espresso

Chukkers for Charity Presented by Medical House Calls Delivered on Fun and Fundraising

FearFest at The Franklin Theatre: A Month of Movies for Spooky Season

Germantown: Dining, Nightlife, & Entertainment In Nashville’s Oldest Neighborhood

SMC and FILMMAKERS IN FRANKLIN Presents: Disney’s Pocahontas and Special Q&A + Meet & Greet with Three Disney Animators

Studio Tenn Sinks Its Teeth Into Its 16th Season with “Dracula”

Nashville Symphony: Upcoming October 2025 Events

19 Miles Presents: Johan Glidden, Live and Local at Franklin First UMC Historic Sanctuary

19 Miles to Music Row Announces September Lineup Featuring Acclaimed Songwriter and Artist Matt Wynn

The Time Jumpers and The Farmer & Adele to Perform at Harken Hall September 13

Early Bird Tickets for The Factory at Franklin’s New Years Eve Celebration Now on Sale

FearFest at The Franklin Theatre: A Month of Movies for Spooky Season

SMC and FILMMAKERS IN FRANKLIN Presents: Disney’s Pocahontas and Special Q&A + Meet & Greet with Three Disney Animators

Studio Tenn Sinks Its Teeth Into Its 16th Season with “Dracula”

Filmmakers in Franklin Presents: Disney’s The Lion King

Broadway ‘Wicked’ Alums to Defy Gravity for Studio Tenn’s Exclusive Cabaret Fundraiser

FearFest at The Franklin Theatre: A Month of Movies for Spooky Season

SMC and FILMMAKERS IN FRANKLIN Presents: Disney’s Pocahontas and Special Q&A + Meet & Greet with Three Disney Animators

The Nashville Fair Kicks Off in One Week!

Something To Celebrate: A Lineup Of The Biggest Festivals In Nashville, Tennessee

Franklin’s Foodie Neighborhoods: Where to Eat by Area

Retro Fun in Franklin & Williamson County, TN: Bowling, Roller Skating, Mini Golf, and Arcades

12 End of Summer Adventures in Franklin and Williamson County

Speed Puzzling Presents National Puzzle Event at Williamson County Library in Franklin

Back to School Fun at the Williamson County Library in Franklin

Carousel of Dreams by Ken Means to Celebrate National Carousel Day with Family Fun and Special Offers

Williamson County Library Launches Free Discovery Passes with Library Card

Calling All Young Titans Fans: Enter the 2025 Kids Captain Contest Presented by Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee

School of Nashville Ballet Opens Registration for 2025-2026 Community Adult Classes

Bravo Creative Arts Center Now Registering: LION KING Fall Production

Fellowship School of Creative Arts Announces Auditions for Upcoming Production of “The Franklin Nutcracker”

Head Spas in Franklin and Williamson County: A New Kind of Self-Care

Getting Fit in Williamson County, Tennessee: Gyms, Studios, Recreational Facilities, and More

Trying Something New: Body20 in Franklin, TN

Ready, Set: Resources for Runners in Franklin

Where to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Recharge in Franklin and Brentwood

FearFest at The Franklin Theatre: A Month of Movies for Spooky Season

SMC and FILMMAKERS IN FRANKLIN Presents: Disney’s Pocahontas and Special Q&A + Meet & Greet with Three Disney Animators

The Nashville Fair Kicks Off in One Week!

Something To Celebrate: A Lineup Of The Biggest Festivals In Nashville, Tennessee

Franklin’s Foodie Neighborhoods: Where to Eat by Area

Exploring the Great Outdoors: Family-Friendly Activities in Williamson County, TN

Spring Break Activities for Kids and Families

In A Pickle – Play this Fun and Easy Sport with Friends and Family

Let’s Get Moving! Local Rec Centers Have Great Amenities

Franklin Mayor Ken Moore Joins Ex Soccer Pro Eddie Lewis at TOCA Football in Celebration of Expansion of Programs

Spots Still Available for School of Nashville Ballet’s 2025 Youth Summer Camps

School’s Out! 10 Kid-Friendly Things to Do This Summer in Franklin, TN

Co-Ed Youth Soccer Camp at Centennial High School Registration Open

Spring Station Summer Dance Camp for Kids and Teens in Spring Hill, TN

The Complete Guide to Summer Camps in and Around Franklin, TN

Date Ideas in Franklin and Brentwood, Tennessee: Romantic Date Nights, Fun Daytime Dates, & More

TWEEDS Brings Custom Clothing and Elevated Style to Downtown Franklin

GraceWorks Holds Record-Breaking Golf Event at Brentwood Country Club

Proposal Guide: Getting Engaged In Franklin And Williamson County, Tennessee

One Generation Away Partners with Kilwins Franklin to Feed Local Families in Need

GraceWorks Holds Record-Breaking Golf Event at Brentwood Country Club

One Generation Away Partners with Kilwins Franklin to Feed Local Families in Need

Visit The Experience Lab At The Factory At Franklin: Confronting The Global Water Crisis

Community Foundation Awards Funding to Support Medical Resources Offered at Williamson County Animal Hospital

GraceWorks Ministries: Neighbor Serving Neighbor in Williamson County, TN

Where to Worship: Churches in the Historic Heart of Downtown Franklin

Light the World Giving Machines Return to Downtown Franklin

Coming in September, Dave Gibson: The Songwriting Maestro of Country Music

World-Renowned Guitarist John Johns to Perform at First Presbyterian Church Franklin

Jay Strother Selected as Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church