Things to do for Christmas and the Holidays in Nashville 2024

The holidays have arrived, and per usual, Nashville has a TON of things to do. I’ve gathered all of the Xennial-approved activities, pop-ups, and more and I will continue to add throughout the season. So, bookmark this page, and consider it your one-stop shop for all the things to do for Christmas and the holidays in Nashville 2024!

I polled my followers on Instagram (btw, do you follow @thetipjarnash on Instagram? So much more content and fun!), and the majority agreed that a by-date format for this guide was more helpful than an activity-type list. I wish I had the technological capability to let you sort – maybe next year. In the meantime, I’ll put the all-season long activities (mostly pop-ups!) at the top, and then you can scroll to see the rest by date. Happy Holidays!

All-Season Long/Multiple Date Activities

Pop-ups:

Carols & Barrels – Tennessee Whiskey Trail presents 12 distillery pop-ups throughout Downtown, Berry Hill, and middle Tennessee

Downtown/the Gulch

Bobby Hotel: Camp Bobby igloos and more Downtown (Nov. 2 – Feb. 16)

Pancake Pantry: Who’s Tavern (Whoville/Grinch themed) Downtown

Hidden Bar: Hidden-ville inside the Noelle Downtown

The Westin: Lodge 27 winter pop-up Downtown (Nov. 16-Jan 8)

Fairlane: Misfit Bar Downtown

City Tap: Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up Downtown

The Study (Nashville City Club): The Frosted Study Pop-up Downtown

Grand Hyatt: Glice Rink and periodic cookie decorating and breakfast with Santa Downtown (Open Nov. 16)

Skydeck: Christmas Market Thursday-Sunday, with Saturday afternoon visits from Santa (Nov. 29-Dec. 22) Downtown

Pushing Daisies: Pushing Poinsettias Downtown (runs Nov. 20-Jan 1)

Union Station: Very Merry Bar Car Downtown (through January 3)

Proof: Underneath the Tree in the Gulch

Holston House: Reindeer Games Downtown

East/Germantown

East Nashville Beer Works: Kevin McAllister’s Fun House (Home Alone) (until Dec. 29)

Rosemary & Beauty Queen: A Very Rosemary Christmas in East

Tailgate Germantown: German(town) Christmas Market (Nov 25-January)

Jane’s Hideaway: Candy Cane Jane’s in East (opens Nov. 29; reservations suggested)

Schulmans: Griswold Family Christmas in East

Germantown Cafe: Apres Ski Lodge in Germantown (November-January)

The Treehouse: Elf pop-up in East

Barrel Proof: Holiday Staycation in Germantown

Midtown

Virgin Hotel: Mariah Carey Holiday Pop-Up in Midtown (runs Nov. 15-Dec. 30; tickets required)

Virgin Hotel – Pool Club: Cabin Club (alpine/ski lodge) Pop-Up in Midtown

We-Ho/Berry Hill:

Nashville Depot Bar: Candy Christmas (Candy Land) in WeHo (Nov 14-Dec. 27)

Other Neighborhoods

Nicky’s Coal Fired: St. Nicky’s (new theme coming!) in the Nations

Scout’s Pub: Hard Candy Christmas in Franklin (opens Dec. 4)

Playdate: Winter Break (including igloos) in 12 South

Park Cafe: Artic Aurora (with igloos) in Sylvan Park

Corky’s BBQ: Whoville pop-up in Brentwood

Other:

The Zoo: Zoolumination in South Nashville (runs Nov. 14-Feb 9; nightly Santa visits Nov. 29 to Dec. 24.)

Cheekwood: Holiday Lights begins in Belle Meade (runs Nov. 22-Jan. 5)

Cheekwood: Holiday afternoon tea party in Belle Meade

Governor’s Mansion: Holiday tours of the Residence in Melrose-ish area

Studio Tenn: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas in Franklin (Dec. 5-22)

Lakewood Theater: Miracle on 34th Street in Old Hickory (Dec 6-22)

TPAC: Nashville Repertory Theater presents a Christmas Carol Downtown (Dec. 6-22)

Hampton Social Rooftop: Holiday movies select nights from Dec. 2-23 Downtown

Plaza Mariachi: Photos with Santa on select days from Dec. 7-22 in South Nash

NMAAM: Black Santa on Dec. 3 and every Saturday until Christmas Downtown

All the Rest of the Seasonal Fun – by Date!

Dec, 16-23 – Standard Proof: Ugly Christmas Hat Bar Downtown

Dec. 17 – Opryland: Locals Night with hot chocolate, 50% off ice tickets, and caroling with Chris Kirkpatrick from N*Sync and Jacob Underwood from OTown in Music Valley

Dec. 17 – Sid Gold’s: Soundtrack My Drink’s Jingle Bell Rocktails in East

Dec. 17 – ML Rose: Elf Trivia in Sylvan Park

17 – Third Coast Comedy: Lights Up improv and the Improvised Hallmark Musical in Marathon Village

17 – Breeden’s Orchard: Cookie baking and exchange class in Mt. Juliet

Dec. 17-22 – Eastside Bowl: The Ornaments perform a Charlie Brown Christmas in Madison

Dec. 18 – Prickly Pear Coffee: Cookie decorating class with Cookie in the Kitchen in the Gulch

18 – Sid Gold’s: Christmas PJ Party in East

Dec. 18 – The Countrypolitan: Greenwood Rye – holiday tunes with a bluegrass twist Downtown

Dec. 18 – ML Rose: Elf Trivia in Melrose

Dec. 18 – Nashville Flower Market: Sleigh centerpiece workshop in Donelson

Dec. 18 – Fait La Force: Profs & Pints: When Christmas Summoned Ghosts in WeHo

Dec. 19 – Basement East: How the Grunge Stole Christmas: Pearl Jam & STP tribute in East

Dec. 19 – Diskin: Pajama party and holiday movie trivia

Dec. 19 – Sid Gold’s: Cowboy Keith’s Christmas Spectacular, including a reading of the Night Before Christmas in East

Dec. 19 – Tailgate: Holiday Movies: Elf in Bellevue

Dec. 19 – Third Coast Comedy: The Roast of Scrooge benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank in Marathon Village

Dec. 19-21 – The Fisher Center: Michael W. Smith Christmas Show at Belmont

Dec. 20 – Bridgestone: Brett Eldredge Glow Downtown

Dec. 20 – Warner Parks: Winter Solstice Luminary Trail in Belle Meade

Dec. 20 – Fat Bottom: Holiday Trivia in the Nations

Dec. 20 – Nashville Flower Market: winter wreath workshop in Donelson

Dec. 20 – Basement East: Bop to the Top: Jingle Bop in East

Dec. 20 – The Flamingo: A Very Diva Christmas in WeHo

Dec. 20 – Dive Motel: Roaring Fridays Christmas Edition with the Accords and Sweet Megg in East

Dec. 21 – 100 Taylor Street: Art Market (with kids-only shopping, too!) in Germantown]

Dec. 21 – 3rd & Lindsley: Rubiks Groove Christmas Vacation (80s-00s tribute) Downtown

Dec. 21 – Cheekwood: Poinsettia watercolor painting in Belle Meade

Dec. 21 – Fait La Force: Holiday cookie decorating with Hoamsy in WeHo

Dec. 21 – Handmade Studio: Clay ornament workshop in Germantown

Dec. 21 – Nashville Flower Market: White Winter centerpiece workshop in Donelson

Dec. 22 – City Winery: Soul Christmas Classics Brunch Downtown

Dec. 22 – Green Door Gourmet: Brunch with your Bestie farm-inspired festive brunch in West Nash

Dec. 23 – ML Rose: Elf Trivia in Capitol View

Dec. 23 – Shelli’s Coffee & Social: Christmas Movie Trivia in Murfreesboro

Dec. 24-25 – Merry Christmas! Check out this list from Nashville Guru for places open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

Dec. 26 – City Winery: Nashville Jazz Orchestra: Boxing Day Downtown

Dec. 26 – Tailgate: Holiday Movies: Home Alone in Bellevue

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And that’s a wrap on things to do for Christmas and the holidays in Nashville! 🎁 (Until I add more…) If you know of anything I left out, please send me a message. Or if you’re hosting something you’d like to see included, let me know and we can talk options!

Happy holidays, y’all! ❇️

XO,
SB

P.S. Nothing says cozy winter, quite like an espresso martini! Check out my guide to Nashville’s best espresso martinis, and enjoy!