THINGS TO DO: DAILY EVENTS adults, $14 ages 2-12). Use a laser cutter to create a puzzle of your very own.
FREE MORNING WITH SANTA (REGISTER)
615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.libcal.com
All ages. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood. 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Magician Scott Humston performs prior to Santa’s arrival. Plus, face painting, music and giveaways. You must pick up tickets ahead of time.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY
615-770-7800 nashvillepredators.com
All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville. 7 p.m. $50 $500. Versus the New Jersey Devils.
FREE NO DRAMA CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
615-893-4131 | rclstn.org
All ages. Linebaugh Library, 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro. 2 p.m. An afternoon of holiday crafting.
Catch a sensory-friendly screening of Frozen II at NCG in Gallatin on Saturday, Dec. 7. HOLLYDAY MARKETPLACE
See Friday, Dec. 6.
FREE HOME DEPOT KIDS’ WORKSHOP (REGISTER)
615-269-7800 | homedepot.com
Ages 5 - 12. Home Depot (visit website for locations). 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Create a Christmas countdown calendar using different tools.
FREE ISPY: SCAT
615-862-8555 | wpnc.nashville.gov All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn about animals by the droppings they leave behind.
JINGLE BELL RUN
629-401-2692 | arthritis.org
All ages. BiCentennial Park, 400 Fifth Ave. N., Franklin. 7 a.m. $20 - $40. Wear a festive holiday costume for this 5K or one-mile walk benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.
FREE JINGLE JAMBOREE
615-773-2298 shopprovidencemarketplace.com
All ages. Providence Marketplace, 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Stories with Santa, costumed characters, face painting, cookie decorating and more.
JUNIOR CHEF CLASS: FROZEN II COOKIE PARTY (REGISTER) 615-292-5066 williams-sonoma.com
Ages 8 - 13. Williams-Sonoma, 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville. 10 a.m. $30. Whip up sugar cookies using the new Frozen II cookie stamps.
FREE KIDSVILLE
615-862-8431 | kidsvilleonline.org
Ages 2 - 12. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville. 11 a.m. Explore Dolly Parton’s story, The Coat of Many Colors, then create a coat of many colors bookmark.
FREE LEGO JR. MAKER 615-893-4131 | rclstn.org
Ages 4 - 12. Linebaugh Library, 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro. 10 a.m. Have fun building and creating with LEGO blocks.
FREE LEGOS IN THE LIBRARY 615-595-1250 wcpl.ss9.sharpschool.com
All ages. Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin. 3 - 4:30 p.m. Build with LEGO and Duplo blocks.
MAKER LAB: LASERCUT PUZZLES (REGISTER) 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org
Ages 8+. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville. 1 p.m. $30 in addition to gate ($18
NORTH POLE EXPRESS SANTA EXCURSION TRAIN (REGISTER) 615-244-9001 | tcry.org
All ages. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville. 9 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $21 - $85. Enjoy a train ride with Santa and his elves to Lebanon and back (no layover).
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA
615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org
All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Share your wish list and get a pic with St. Nick.
FREE PORTLAND CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
615-325-9032 | portlandcofc.com All ages. Downtown Portland, 106 Main St., Portland. 3 - 5 p.m. Cookie decorating, crafts, live music, Santa and more. The parade follows.
REPTICON
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All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville. Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $12 adults, $5 ages 5 - 12. View and meet a variety of exotic critters that you can purchase along with supplies and accessories.
RUDOLPH’S RED NOSE RUN 5K
RUNNING OF THE ELVES
615-672-3937 whitehousechamber.org
All ages. White House City Hall, 105 College St., White House. 1 p.m. $25 - $30. Be the lead in the parade as the crowd cheers you on
FREE SANTA AT THE LIBRARY
615-862-5866 | library.nashville.org
All ages. Inglewood Library, 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville. 10:30 a.m. Meet St. Nick for stories and photos.
FREE SANTA IN THE COURTHOUSE
615-895-1887 downtownmurfreesboro.com
All ages. Rutherford County Courthouse, South Public Square, Murfreesboro. 12 - 4 p.m. Bring your own camera and take photos of your little ones on Santa’s lap.
FREE SHABBY LANE HOLIDAY SPLENDOR
615-898-7710 shabbylaneshoppingevents.com
All ages. Lane Agri-Park, 315 John Rice Boulevard, Murfreesboro. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Holiday shopping, photos with Santa, inflatables and an elf scavenger hunt.
FREE SHAKESPEARE ALLOWED
615-255-2273 | nashvilleshakes.org All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville. 12 - 3 p.m. Participate in (or just listen to) a complete reading of Much Ado About Nothing.
SPECIAL NEEDS JUMP gotjump.com/tennessee
All ages. JumpStreet locations in Franklin, Goodlettsville and Murfreesboro. 9 - 11 a.m. $8 ages 4+, $4 ages 3 & younger. Children with special needs can enjoy a private hour of jumping on trampolines and playing on the equipment with the second hour open to the public.
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS YOUTH CIRCUS SHOWCASE
615-678-4739 | expressioncity.com All ages. Expression City, 1724a General George Patton Dr, Brentwood. Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $10. Young circus performers show off their skills in a holiday show.
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS HOLIDAY MARKET
See Friday, Dec. 6.
615-618-9499 | racesonline.com
All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville. 7:30 a.m. $35 adults, $50 for a family of four, free ages 9 & younger. Wear merry attire for Rudolph’s costume contest followed by the race benefiting NeedLink Nashville. Plus, photos with Rudolph.
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