Summer is Ending Soon

Holidays are a special time in Nashville and middle Tennessee - perfect for one-of-a-kind Celebrations. We are currently adding events highlighting the end of summer like Labor Day. There are always one of a kind concerts, shows and events to helping you celebrate. You will notice that a number of fall events are also sneaking into the calendar, we hope these help you make plans for the upcoming season. Enjoy Life -Nashville Life!

Please follow the links to the websites to make sure dates and times are accurate and determiner if tickets need to be purchased prior to heading out.. Also some events weather can be a factor,

Celebrate the Holidays in Nashville

Nashville is always up for a party, and holidays seem to be the best time to get together and celebrate! We hope you join the fun happening in every community of middle Tennessee.

Upcoming Holiday Events

If you are looking for events that start in the future use this Start Date field to have the events start with that future date.
E.g., 11/01/2026
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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Ghost Tours begin September 17, 2026 and run every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, through November 7. Tours are offered nightly at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m..

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

October 16 - November 1, 2026

Nashville's Favorite Family Halloween Event -Get ready for a hauntingly good time! Don't miss these festive features:

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Nov 7 - Dec 24, 2026

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday season during the annual Santa’s Wonderland experience.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Saturday, November 7 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Santa meet and greet.
Bring your phone or camera to capture your own sweet snapshots with Santa!

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

November 11 at 11am, at Veterans Memorial Park in La Vergne Tennessee. We honor all that have served our great country. The Parks Department will be offering commemorative flags that can be purchased for $10.00.

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Friday, November 13, 2026

Experience SWITCH's premiere Friday the 13th event at Marathon Music Works with THRILLER, featuring live sets from Moab, Succor, Bleachline, Thriller: The SWITCH Band, and headline act Michael Lives.

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

Come ride the train with Santa and his elves that will come thru every car and visit with all. There will also be Victorian Carolers coming thru the train singing Christmas songs.

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

November 21, 2026 through January 2, 2027

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Sunday, November 22, 2026

East Nashville’s Butcher & Bee is hosting a special brunch to celebrate Russ & Daughters cookbook, 100 Years of Appetizing.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2026
  • Wednesday, November 25: 2:30pm and 4pm
  • Saturday, November 28: 2:30pm and 4pm
  • Sunday, November 29: 5pm
  • Sunday, December 6: 5pm
  • Friday, December 11: 5pm
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Thursday, November 26, 2026

London’s Lights is located at 1001 Ash Circle in La Vergne Tennessee 37013. The lights are on from 5pm – 10pm nightly starting on Thanksgiving! Please check facebook for any updates on light show especially if rain is in the forecast.

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Thursday, November 26, 2026

Thanksgiving Evening- New Years Eve
Open every night 5 PM - 10 PM

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Friday, November 27, 2026

Friday after Thanksgiving - New Years Eve
Chad Hoover began the display with Lights on Charlotte and then moved to Spring Hill. Now, after moving to Chapel Hill, you can enjoy the Hoover Lights at 1390 Neil Road, Chapel Hill.

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Saturday, November 28, 2026

Saturday, November 28, 2026
The Full Belly is a fun and competitive race benefiting Shelby Park and Bottoms and raising money for neighbors in need during the holiday season.

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Saturday, November 28, 2026

The City of Springfield’s Winter Wonderland, proudly sponsored by Electrolux, is sure to create lasting memories as hundreds experience the captivating display of thousands of lights and more than a dozen holiday scenes.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Join us for this month's Chef & Winemaker Dinner: Gather & Give Thanks, a four-course dining experience inspired by gratitude, seasonal abundance, and the comforting flavors of late fall.

Menu highlights include:

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Friday, December 4, 2026

December 4,5,11,12,18 & 19, 2026 | 4 PM to 8 PM

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026
The Parade BEGINS AT WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY AT 10:00 A.M. Equine entries will be added on at Fairview
Ballpark.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

December 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 1 PM

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

LaVergne Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM..

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Join us on Saturday December 5th, 2026 | 4:00PM for the Watertown Christmas Parade!

The parade will proceed down Main Street and end at Highway 70 and East Main St.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Helping make this Christmas season “Merry & Bright” - the theme for this year’s Donelson Hermitage Christmas Parade.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County jointly present the annual Lighted Christmas Parade on the first Saturday of December at 5:00 pm.

Dates: 
Saturday, December 5, 2026

Saturday December 5, 2026 Parade starts at 5:30pm | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Parade starts at Freedom Drive (Portland Police Department) and ends at Portland East Middle School

Theme: "Gingerbread Village"

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Saturday, December 5, 2026

December 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

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Sunday, December 6, 2026

December 6th, 2026 at 2:00 pm

THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAYFEST CHRISTMAS PARADE + TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY THEME IS "HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS!"

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Sunday, December 6, 2026

It’s that magical time of year again when Lebanon transforms into a Winter Wonderland! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 6, 2026 and get ready to celebrate the holiday season at Lebanon’s 2026 Christmas Parade!

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

December 12-13, 2026 | Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM | Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Main Street, Downtown Franklin, TN

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Please arrive early as there is only ONE road thru the village and it will be closed at 1:50pm.

*2nd Saturday of December

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

Pre-registration is required. Registration is open until closes December 8, 2026, or when capacity is reached.
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Location: McGregor Park

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Sunday, December 13, 2026

Sunday, December 13, 2026

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Saturday, December 19, 2026

American Christmas traditions find their origins with Washington Irving, much like the English look to Charles Dickens. Who was Washington Irving and how did he set us on a path of Christmas festivities?

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Wednesday, December 23, 2026

A Very, Very Motown Christmas

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