Calendar of Events

EVENTS THINGS TO DO • PLACES TO GO • PEOPLE TO SEE

December 1: Downtown Elf on a Shelf Scavenger Hunt in downtown Knoxville through January 3.

December 1: Downtown Peppermint Trail in downtown Knoxville through January 3.

December 1: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show at TN Smokies Baseball Stadium from 6 to 10 pm through January 3.

December 1: Peppermint Grove & Winter Lights in The Old City, Market Square, Krutch Park & Gay Street through midFebruary. Share your best photos with #LoveDowntownKnox.

December 1: Tour the Tennessee Theatre deluxe tours on Tuesdays (1st, 8th, 15th) at 11 am.

December 4: First Friday on Market Square, Gay Street, The Old City, and Downtown North beginning at 5 pm.

December 4-6: Christmas in the Cave at Cherokee Caverns.

December 4-6: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Knoxville Children’s Theatre. December 4 at 7 pm, December 5 at 1 & 5 pm, and December 6 at 3 pm.

December 5: Nourish Knoxville Farmers’ Market at Mary Costa Plaza from 10 am to 1 pm.

December 5: Christmas in the Village at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center on Saturdays (5th, 12th, 19th) from 5 to 9 pm. December 5: Tour the Tennessee Theatre deluxe tour Saturdays (5th, 12th, 19th) at 11 am and 1 pm.

December 5: UT Football vs. Florida at Neyland Stadium.

December 5: Marble Springs Candlelight Open House from 5 to 8 pm.

December 8: Holidays Sparkles & Spirits! at Cherokee Country Club from 6:30 to 9 pm. A benefit for The Joy of Music School.

December 10-13: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Knoxville Children’s Theatre. December 10 & 11 at 7 pm, December 12 at 1 & 5 pm, and December 13 at 3 & 6 pm.

December 11: Holidays on Ice at the Civic Coliseum through January 3rd.

December 11-12: A Candlelight Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia from 4 to 9 pm.

December 11-13: Virtual Jingle Bell Run benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.

December 11-13: Christmas in the Cave at Cherokee Caverns.

December 12: UT Football vs. Texas A&M at Neyland Stadium.

December 12: Nourish Knoxville Farmers’ Market at Mary Costa Plaza from 10 am to 1 pm. December 12: UT Gardens Holiday Wreath Making Class from 1 to 3 pm. Registration required.

December 13: Old City Mini Market at Jackson Terminal from 11 am to 4 pm.

December 15-16: Eugenia Williams House and History Tour at 4848 Lyons View Pike.

December 17-20: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Knoxville Children’s Theatre. December 17 & 18 at 7 pm, December 19 at 1 & 5 pm, and December 20 at 3 & 6 pm.

December 18-20: Christmas in the Cave at Cherokee Caverns.

December 19: Nourish Knoxville Farmers’ Market at Mary Costa Plaza from 10 am to 1 pm.

December 19: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker: Christmas Stream at 8 pm.

December 25: Christmas Day.

December 27: Old City Mini Market at Jackson Terminal from 11 am to 4 pm.

December 28-30: Tour the Tennessee Theatre deluxe and family tours at 1 pm.

December 31: Ice Bears vs. Macon Mayhem at the Civic Coliseum at 6 pm.

December 31: New Year’s Eve.

All event dates and times subject to change.

Gaylord Opryland Resort’s A Country Christmas

THERE IS NO BETTER WAY to celebrate the holiday season in Nashville than gathering your family for holiday fun during A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland. Explore acres of twinkling lights and decorations and exciting holiday activities, shows, and events - from ice tubing and ice skating to our all-new I Love Christmas Movies™ pop-up experience and The Oak Ridge Boys “Christmas in Tennessee” Dinner Show!

I Love Christmas Movies™

Walk through the most iconic scenes from your favorite Christmas movies in our brand new 17,000-square-foot multi-sensory popup exhibit. More than 13 fully immersive scenes make you feel as if you’ve stepped into the actual story, complete with replicas of film props and audio clips. Travel with Buddy the Elf from Santa’s North Pole workshop to New York City, capture a moment in front of the Griswold’s house adorned with thousands of Christmas lights, and more! Featuring scenes from the most iconic Christmas movies, including The Polar Express, A Christmas Story, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and The Year Without a Santa Claus.

The Oak Ridge Boys

“Christmas in Tennessee” Dinner Show

GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, will celebrate the holiday season at home this year with a residency at Gaylord Opryland through December 25. The

Now through January 3rd

Oak Ridge Boys “Christmas in Tennessee” Dinner Show will feature a delicious holiday meal prepared by the resort’s culinary team, followed by The Oak Ridge Boys and their band performing Christmas classics, new favorites, and many of the timeless hits that shaped their legendary career.

Letters to Santa

Kids, and kids at heart, can visit Santa’s office where they can write a letter to him telling Santa just how good they’ve been this year!

Photos with Santa

Don’t miss your chance to meet the big guy himself and tell him exactly what’s on your Christmas list! Take a photo with Santa in a festive setting that has been redesigned so you can creatively capture the memorable moment in a socially-distanced way. Advance reservations required.

Gingerbread Decorating Corner

This fun and interactive decorating tradition just got a whole lot sweeter! Choose from different design options to create either delectable holiday-themed gingerbread cookies or a complete gingerbread house. After you’ve decorated to your heart’s content, make your way to Nutmeg, the gingerbread man, for a heartwarming photo op.

Reindeer Encounters

Did you know that not only can reindeer fly, but they can also swim? It’s true! Get up close and personal with Santa’s favorite animals and learn more about this truly magical species.

Pinetop Stage

At Pinetop, a outdoor Appalachian-esque village, you’ll create memories and traditions with tubing, ice skating, ice bumper cars, skating champions show, live performances, shopping, warm beverages, and delicious treats!

Ice Tubing

Experience our 15-foot-high, fourlane ice tubing hill. It’s all the fun of sledding with the added speed of ice! Race friends and family to see who can reach the bottom first, or ride with a friend on one of our double tubes. This is an absolute blast for both kids and those who are young at heart!

Ice Skating

Enjoy a perfect day or evening under the stars by going on a yuletide glide on our 9,000-square-foot outdoor skating rink made with real ice. Lessons are also available.

Ice Bumper Cars

If you like bumper cars, experience the thrill of driving them on ice! Slide, spin, and bump your friends and family as you zoom around in our ice bumper cars.

Rockin’ Christmas on Ice Skating Show

An all-new LIVE ice skating show featuring champion skaters, big jumps, fast spins, and awe-inspiring throws and lifts!

Carriage Rides

Experience a private horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy the decorations and lights, sure to delight the entire family. Carriage rides are approximately 12 minutes in length.

Outdoor Nativity

Our outdoor nativity display features special lighting effects and an audio rendition of the beloved biblical story.

Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends

Breakfast is served! This one-of-a-kind, interactive experience includes a delicious breakfast, along with hugs and photos with the Peanuts gang.

Merry Snoopy’s Scavenger Hunt

Search high and low to help Snoopy deck out his house for the Dog House Decorating Competition in this fun scavenger hunt. Complete the quest to win a special souvenir!

Luminaries of Love

With the purchase of a holiday Luminary of Love, you’re supporting the Children’s Miracle Network for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Choose a special dedication on your luminary for display along the Delta River or take your Luminary of Love home to enjoy throughout the season.

Delta Flatboats

Explore the 12 Days of A Country Christmas on this festive cruise that winds through the Delta Atrium’s quarter-mile-long river.

Discover the spirit of the season the magical atmosphere of the holiday at A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort. To learn more or to purchase tickets, visit www.ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com.