November 2026Nashville · Music City

November in Nashville with little kids.

35 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Nashville in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.

35 listings · 13 free

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10 listings

Nov 12 to Nov 15

Nov12Thu

Babies & Books

Nashville Public Library – Southeast · 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013

Free
When
Thursday, Nov 12
Time
10:30am
Price
Free
Ages
Ages 0–2
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1 listing

Nov 16 to Nov 22

Nov16Mon

STEM Storytime

Adventure Science Center · 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203

When
Nov 16 and 23
Time
9:30am–10:30am
Price
No pricing information
Ages
Ages 3–5
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9 listings

Nov 23 to Nov 29

Nov26Thu

Turkey Trot Franklin

Cool Springs · 5000 Meridian Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067

Thanksgiving
When
Thursday, Nov 26
Time
10K 8:00 a.m.; 5K 9:00 a.m.; Kids' Turkey Chase 9:30 a.m.
Price
10K $50; 5K $45; Kids' Turkey Chase $15
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15 listings

Open for weeks at a time

Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.

Nov12to 30

Photos With Santa at Gaylord Opryland

Gaylord Opryland Resort, Delta Atrium · 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214

Santa
When
Nov 10 to Dec 24
Time
Reserved time slots
Price
Tree Package $44.99; Christmas Package $59.99; Santa Package $84.99; Gaylord Holiday Special $99.99, plus tax
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Nov13to 30

Glow Wild

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN

Holiday lights
When
Nov 13 to Jan 3
Time
5–9 p.m.
Price
$27 per person; members save $5; under age 2 free with a ticket required; parking $10
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Nov20to 30

FrankTown Festival of Lights

Williamson County AG Expo Park · 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064

Holiday lights
When
Nov 20 to Dec 31
Time
5–9 p.m.; walkers 5–6:30 p.m. and vehicles at 7 p.m. on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 9, and 16
Price
No pricing information
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Nov20to 30

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens · Nashville, TN

Holiday lights
When
Nov 20 to Jan 3
Time
4:30–10 p.m.
Price
Adults $26–$32 and youth 3–17 $20–$26 by date and ticket; ages 2 and under free; $2 advance fee or $3 walk-up; parking $5
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Nov27to 30

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Lucky Ladd Farms · 4306 Rocky Glade Rd, Eagleville, TN 37060

Holiday lights
When
Nov 27 to Dec 23
Time
Santa photos 6–8 p.m.; grill open until 8:30 p.m.
Price
Ages 2 and up online $12–$16 or gate $19–$23; under 2 free; parking free
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Nov27to 30

Santa at Glow Wild

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN

Santa
When
Nov 27 to Dec 24
Time
During Glow Wild, 5–9 p.m.
Price
Included with Glow Wild; $27 per person, members save $5, under age 2 free with a ticket required
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Nov27to 30

Vivid Lightscapes Light Show

Vivid Lightscapes · 1184 Ithaca Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Holiday lightsFree
When
Nov 27 to Dec 27
Time
Sun–Thu 5:30–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:30–10 p.m.; Christmas week Dec. 20–27 until 10 p.m.
Price
Free
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Good questions

November in Nashville: the FAQ

35 dated listings so far, including Adventure Club (Grades K-4) (Nov 12), Babies & Books (Nov 12), Baby Story Time (0-12 Months) (Nov 12) and Baby Story Time (0-2) (Nov 12). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.

Adventure Club (Grades K-4) (Nov 12), Babies & Books (Nov 12), Baby Story Time (0-12 Months) (Nov 12), Baby Story Time (0-2) (Nov 12) and Bilingual Story Time with Rachel Rodriguez (Ages 0-5) (Nov 12), plus 8 more marked Free below. For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Nashville.

The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.

16 start this November: Photos with Santa at Nashville Yards (Nov 28), A Country Christmas (Nov 6 to Jan 2), Santa Photos at Opry Mills (Nov 6 to Dec 24), Dancing Lights of Christmas (Nov 7 to Jan 3) and Santa at the Dancing Lights of Christmas (Nov 7 to Jan 3), plus 11 more below.

Cold or rainy days are on indoor play for toddlers in Nashville, with ages, prices and hours from each place’s own site.

Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 12, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.

The checked list, every Thursday.

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