Upcoming Kid Friendly Events in Nashville Tennessee

Join us for Kidsville at the Parthenon on select Saturdays each month from 11 to 11:45 AM. Families with children ages 12 and under can enter the Parthenon for free on select dates and times.

Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am to 5pm

Open every day, year round, EXCEPT Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

Fall fun is heading sky-high at Play Playground, as the rooftop transforms into a one-of-a-kind Rooftop Pumpkin Patch, opening October 1 and running all season long.

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.

Come join us for our Special Indoors Winter TOTS! programming. Beginning November 25, tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and Storytimes indoors and in the warmth of the Frist Learning Center Art Studios.

November 29 - December 28, 2025
** See website for dates/times

Join us for Marshmallow Hikes!

November 29
December 19, 20, 23, 27, 30 & 31
January 2, 3, 10 & 17

Tickets are now on sale for the 15th Annual Tennessee Local Food Summit, happening Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 7 at Trevecca Community Church in Hillsboro.

12/5/2025 6:00 p.m.

Merry Christmas! It's time to light the Metro Christmas Tree!

Location
Public Square Park
10 Public Square
Nashville, TN 37243

Saturday, December 6, 2025
The Parade BEGINS AT WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY AT 10:00 A.M. Equine entries will be added on at Fairview
Ballpark.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00pm

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 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.

LaVergne Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM..

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 5 p.m.
This year's theme is "T'was the Night Before Christmas."

Saturday Dec 6, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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

2025 Theme: Candy Cane Lane

December 6th, 2025 at 5:30 pm

View from Mallard Park (judges stand) and from Sander’s Ferry Park.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Bring your four-legged family member to join the merriment with Santa in the Frist Learning Center Courtyard on December 7 and 21.

December 7th, 2025 at 2:00 pm

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

It’s that magical time of year again when Lebanon transforms into a Winter Wonderland! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 7, 2025 and get ready to celebrate the holiday season at Lebanon’s 2025 Christmas Parade!

Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2 pm.

Spectators will gather along the parade route to watch floats, bands, classic cars, dancers, and Santa & Mrs. Claus, as they travel northbound on Lowry Street toward Sam Ridley Parkway.

Saturday Dec 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
The theme for this year's parade is "Christmas is...".

December 13 @ 10:00 am - December 14 @ 5:00 pm

Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at 11 AM

Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
Please arrive early as there is only ONE road thru the village and it will be closed at 1:50pm.

Taking place at Ford Ice Centers Antioch, Bellevue & Clarksville, Little Preds Learn to Play is the perfect opportunity for those ages 5-9 to try the sport of hockey at a low-cost. Registration closes Dec. 19.

Join us for Marshmallow Hikes!
November 29
December 19, 20, 23, 27, 30 & 31
January 2, 3, 10 & 17