# Christmas lights in Nashville for little kids, 2026

> Four Christmas light displays in and around Nashville have 2026 dates: 1 drive-thru and 3 walk-throughs. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 4:30 p.m. at Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 4 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Dancing Lights of Christmas** at Wilson County Fairgrounds / Ward Ag Center, 1033 Sparta Pike, Lebanon, TN. When: Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, open 7 days. Time: Nightly. Price: $35 per family vehicle (tax included). Weekends after Thanksgiving (esp. Saturdays) and Dec 19–23 are busiest; weeknights little or no wait. About 30 minutes east. Official page: https://www.thedancinglightsofchristmas.com/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood** at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Nashville, TN. When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: Timed entry 4:30–8:30 p.m.; grounds close 10 p.m. Earliest start: 4:30 p.m. Price: Adults $26–$32, youth $20–$26 by date; 2 and under free; +$2 fee; Late Night LIGHTS $20 (select Mon–Thu, 8:30 p.m.); parking $5 non-members. One-mile walking path, 1M+ lights; mansion decorated as 'Un Noël Enchanté'. Official page: https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/holiday-lights/
- **Glow Wild** at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Nashville, TN. When: Select nights from Nov 13, 2026 through Jan 3, 2027. Time: 5–9 p.m. Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: $27 per night; under 2 free; parking $10. 85-ft synchronized tree. Official page: https://www.nashvillezoo.org/glow-wild
- **A Country Christmas** at Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN. When: From Nov 6, 2026 through Jan 2, 2027. Time: See resort. Price: ICE! and activities ticketed separately. 5M+ lights; indoor atriums good for cold nights. Official page: https://www.christmasatgaylordopryland.com/

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Nashville?
None of the light shows with 2026 dates that we found are free. The lowest prices are listed in “2026 prices at a glance”.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Nashville?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Adults $26–$32, youth $20–$26 by date; 2 and under free; +$2 fee; Late Night LIGHTS $20 (select Mon–Thu, 8:30 p.m.); parking $5 non-members); Glow Wild ($27 per night; under 2 free; parking $10); Dancing Lights of Christmas ($35 per family vehicle (tax included)). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
With a baby or a sleepy toddler, a drive-thru is easiest: they stay buckled in and warm. One of the 4 displays can be driven: Dancing Lights of Christmas. Walk-throughs (three here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Nashville? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood at 4:30 p.m. and Glow Wild at 5 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (2 and under free); Glow Wild (under 2 free). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).