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Big family outings around Nashville, TN

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–7pm

615 Asia Fest: Korea & Buldak

Two Rivers Mansion — Nashville (Donelson) · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Free celebration of Korean culture with live music, food and drinks at $10 or less, and kid-zone activities.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at 615 Asia Fest ↗
Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Nashville Zoo's new holiday light show with glowing wildlife, festive displays, an 85-foot synchronized Christmas tree and an outdoor skating rink.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $27 single night; under 2 free; members save $5
Details at Nashville Zoo ↗

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Nashville Zoo's new holiday light show with glowing wildlife, festive displays, an 85-foot synchronized Christmas tree and an outdoor skating rink.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $27 single night; under 2 free; members save $5
Details at Nashville Zoo ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 4:30pm–10pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Cheekwood's gardens glow with more than a million lights for the holiday season.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Timed tickets; reserve ahead.

Details at Cheekwood ↗

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Nashville Zoo's new holiday light show with glowing wildlife, festive displays, an 85-foot synchronized Christmas tree and an outdoor skating rink.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $27 single night; under 2 free; members save $5
Details at Nashville Zoo ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 4:30pm–10pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Cheekwood's gardens glow with more than a million lights for the holiday season.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Timed tickets; reserve ahead.

Details at Cheekwood ↗

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Nashville Zoo's new holiday light show with glowing wildlife, festive displays, an 85-foot synchronized Christmas tree and an outdoor skating rink.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $27 single night; under 2 free; members save $5
Details at Nashville Zoo ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 4:30pm–10pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — Nashville · Davidson Co. · Nashville

Cheekwood's gardens glow with more than a million lights for the holiday season.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Timed tickets; reserve ahead.

Details at Cheekwood ↗
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