Holiday Fun Guide 2021: Christmas Festivals, Movies & Family Fun in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – For the season of giving and joy, there are all kinds of options for family fun, from light shows to ice skating to Christmas movies.
Here’s your guide to the events of the Christmas season, throughout the New Year. If you are aware of other upcoming events, send an email to [email protected]
Current events
Winter ice at Downtown Commons
- When: Saturday November 20 – January 9
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- Cost: $ 12 adults / $ 10 children under 12, government / military / APSU students
- Time: 4 pm-9pm Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays; 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday
- Details: Hours vary on statutory holidays, during school vacations and during special events. Ice skates included in the ticket price.
- When: Tuesday 23 November-Jan. 1
- Where: McGregor Park, 640 N Riverside Drive
- No cost
- Time: Monday to Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Sunday 5 pm-11pm
- Details: Over a million lights along the Cumberland RiverWalk.
- When: Tuesday 23 November-Jan. 1
- Where: Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds, 1600 Needmore Road
- Cost: $ 30 per full car, $ 50 for more than 8 people in a vehicle
- Time: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Details: Over 1.6 km and over 3 million lights, in the comfort of your car.
- When: Thursday November 25 – December 18
- Where: Roxy Regional Theater, 100 Franklin St.
- Cost: $ 35 for adults, $ 15 for children 10 and under
- Time: Times vary
- Details: Musical based on the 1946 film.
November
Friday November 5
Miss Lucille’s Marketplace Sips + Strolls
- Where: Miss Lucille’s Marketplace, 2231-L Madison St.
- No cost
- Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Details: more than 100 suppliers. Three pay bars.
Saturday 6 November
Vintage Market: Holiday Market
- Where: Beachaven Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane
- Cost: $ 5 for adults
- Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Details: The annual 5 Star Media event will feature singers, elves and Santa Claus. Handcrafted, homemade and vintage treasures.
- Where: BWC Clubhouse, 201 Providence Blvd.
- No cost
- Time: 10 am-6pm
- Details: Bring new, unopened toys to the drop-off point and they will be distributed to CFD.
Saturday November 13 – Sunday November 14
- Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champions Way
- No cost
- Schedule: Saturday 9 am-4pm, Sunday noon-4pm
- Details: Over 70 independent artists, designers and artisans from the region.
Sunday November 14
- Where: Writings and Sawdust, 260 B Needmore Road
- No cost
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Details: Second annual event with local crafts.
- Where: Thirsty Goat, 4044 US-41A South
- No cost
- Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Details: Dessert vendors and foodtrucks.
Saturday 20 November
- Where: Pleasant View Baptist Church, 1388 Cumberland Heights Road
- No cost
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Details: Bring unwrapped, unopened toys to church. The trip will start at 10 a.m. (show up 30 minutes early to register). The toys will be delivered to urban ministries.
Saturday November 27
Small Business Saturday: Holiday Market
- Where: Wilma Rudolph Center
- Cost: Free entry, $ 10 for photos with Santa Claus
- Time: 11 am-6pm
- Details: local vendors, photos of Santa Claus and toy drive.
Sunday November 28
Elf
- Where: Roxy Regional Theater, 100 Franklin St.
- Cost: $ 10 for adults, $ 5 for children
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Details: Classic Christmas Movie 2003
December
Friday December 3
Christmas concert by David Steinquest and his friends
- Where: Austin Peay State University, Music / Mass Communications Mabry Concert Hall, 601 College St.
- No cost
- Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Details: Christmas musical performance by Austin Peay’s band
Saturday. December 4
Christmas parade
- Where: Downtown Clarksville
- No cost
- Time: 5 pm-7pm
- Details: Illuminated parade of the city.
Sunday 5 December
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Where: Roxy Regional Theater, 100 Franklin St.
- Cost: $ 10 for adults, $ 5 for children
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Details: classified PG-13
Saturday 11 December
- Where: McGregor Park
- Cost: $ 15 to $ 25
- Time: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Details: Fun 5km, 1 mile run to Christmas on the Cumberland. Profits support bright new displays.
- Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 2425 Kirkwood Road
- No cost
- Time: 11 am-6pm
- Details: Hybrid event this year with indoor and outdoor vendors, as well as German food.
- Where: Oak Grove War Memorial Walking Trail Park, 100 498 Walter Garrett Lane
- No cost
- Time: 5 pm-7:30pm
- Details: Christmas parade followed by the lighting of the tree led by Santa Claus.
Sunday 12 December
- Where: Roxy Regional Theater, 100 Franklin St.
- Cost: $ 10 for adults, $ 5 for children
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Details: Christmas movie from 1994
Wednesday December 15
- Where: Roxy Regional Theater, 100 Franklin St.
- Cost: $ 25 per person
- Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Details: Company of professional actors presents musical selections.
Saturday, December 18
Murder Mystery Dinner Show: A Christmas Carol
- Where: Valor Hall Conference and Event Center, 105 Walter Garrett Lane
- Cost: $ 40 per person
- Time: 5 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
- Details: Production of the Riddlesbrood Touring Theater Group with buffet dinner, photo booth and more. The event is 18 and over.
Sunday December 19
Miss Lucille’s brunch with Santa Claus
- Where: Miss Lucille’s Marketplace, 2231-L Madison St.
- Cost: $ 12 to $ 20
- Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Details: Buffet-style lunch, with free photos. Paying Mimosa and wine bar.