Family & Kids

Free October celebration of Nolensville's history and milestones at Town Hall and around town.

A community celebration in Tollgate Village with local businesses, organizations, giveaways and activities on the green, typically held in September.

German beer, food, music and dancing at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park over a long October weekend.

A free Centennial Park festival of music, dance, food and craft from the many cultures that make up Nashville.

A free literary festival with author readings, panels and signings at Bicentennial Capitol Mall and nearby downtown venues.

Juried work from Tennessee makers at Centennial Park, with demonstrations, live music and food. Free to attend.

Nashville Ballet's holiday production at TPAC, set in a Nashville-specific retelling of the classic, with live orchestra.

A million lights across Cheekwood's gardens on select nights from late November into January, with seasonal food and drink.

Gaylord Opryland's holiday season: millions of lights, ICE!, shows, ice skating and seasonal dining under the atriums.

A long-running holiday shopping market at The Fairgrounds Nashville, with hundreds of merchants and proceeds to charity.

Nashville Zoo's Chinese lantern festival, with enormous illuminated displays lighting the grounds from mid-November into February.

An outdoor holiday market at Walk of Fame Park over two December weekends, with local makers, food and seasonal drinks.