First Friday in December on the Square: stage performances, Santa flips the switch on the county Christmas tree, then carriage rides and activities around the courthouse.
The fall semester's last free public astronomy night at MTSU: a talk (topic to be announced), then telescope viewing at the observatory from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Kids are welcome.
Cultural Heritage Day brings winter traditions from around the world, with a museum-wide hunt for kids.
La Vergne's Christmas parade steps off from City Hall and ends at Veterans Memorial Park with the tree lighting and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Candle-lit pioneer village with carolers, crafts, letters to Santa and light displays - Saturday, December 5, 4 to 8 p.m.
Floats, bands and performers along Lowry Street in downtown Smyrna. Free.
The Discovery Center's monthly after-hours, sensory-friendly night for families of children with special needs, with a holiday theme in December.
Kids decorate a cookie, sip cocoa, make reindeer food and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos. Each child takes home a keepsake ornament; tickets are required in advance.Cost: $20 ages 2+; $10 under 2; combo with Festival of Lights $36Where: Lucky Ladd Farms, Eagleville, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page.
Candle-lit pioneer village with carolers, crafts, letters to Santa and light displays - Friday, December 11, 4 to 8 p.m.
Kids decorate a cookie, sip cocoa, make reindeer food and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos. Each child takes home a keepsake ornament; tickets are required in advance.Cost: $20 ages 2+; $10 under 2; combo with Festival of Lights $36Where: Lucky Ladd Farms, Eagleville, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page.