CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – This holiday season, you can stroll along the river at Christmas on the Cumberland, shop at local vendors during festive markets and watch classic holiday movies with family and friends.
Here are some of the upcoming big events in Clarksville this season, starting with Veterans Day through New Year’s. If you know of other events, email us at [email protected].
Christmas events in Clarksville
All-season events
- Where: McGregor Park, 640 N. Riverside Drive
- When: Nov. 21-Jan. 2, 5-10 p.m. (weather permitting)
- Cost: Free
- Details: Enjoy more than 1 million sparkling lights along the Cumberland Riverwalk. For more, contact [email protected] or call 931-645-7476.
- Where: Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds, 1600 Needmore Road
- When: Nov. 24-Jan. 2, dusk-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; until 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. (Dec 27-30 dusk-8 p.m.)
- Cost: $30 per carload (up to 7 people); $50 for vans or more than 8 people; $100 per tour bus – all plus taxes and CC fees. Some discounts available.
- Details: Enjoy more than 1 mile of holiday lights – over 3 million total – from the warmth of your vehicle. Special discounts available.
Nov. 3
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 3
- Cost: Tickets online here.
- Details: Grammy Award-winning duo Sugarland will bring its Ride or Die Tour to Clarksville as part of a 26-city U.S. tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the duo’s landmark album, “Enjoy the Ride.”
Nov. 5
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 5
- Cost: Tickets start at $47 online.
- Details: Elmo and his Sesame Street friends bring music, dancing and storytelling. The new Sesame Street Live production is designed for families with young children.
Nov. 7
- Where: Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane
- When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cost: $7 for adults
- Details: Sip and stroll as you shop over 130 vendors featuring antiques, furniture, handmade goods and more, plus food trucks.
Veterans Day Parade
- Where: Downtown Clarksville
- When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.
- Cost: Free
- Details: Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade with pre-parade ceremonies at 9 a.m. on the County Courthouse lawn, Third Street, then the parade through downtown at 10 a.m.
- Where: Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane
- When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 1-5 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- Details: The 15th annual expo features a cosplay contest, tabletop gaming, character meet-and-greets, vendors and interactive Star Wars science activities.
Nov. 14
Power & Grace Fall Festival & Market
- Where: Power & Grace Preparatory Academy, 337 Peterson Lane
- When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Cost: $10 adults; $5 children ages 2-12; free for children under 2
- Details: Family-friendly festival featuring games, food, children’s activities and a market with local vendors.
Nov. 22
- Where: Madison Street United Methodist Church, 319 Madison St.
- When: Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets $25 online with various discounts
- Details: Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s annual holiday concert features Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 and Vivaldi’s Gloria, with performances by the Gateway Chorale and Clarksville Children’s Choir.
Nov. 28
- Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, 50 College St.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cost: Admission $20 for adults
- Details: Family-friendly anime convention featuring voice actors, panels, a maid cafe, lip sync battle and cosplay contest.
- Where: Erin’s Farm, 7000 Hodges Road, Cunningham
- When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cost: Free admission
- Details: Kick off the Christmas season with outdoor games, food trucks, a free children’s craft and the opportunity to pick and cut your own Christmas tree. Bring ropes to secure the tree to your vehicle; saws are provided.
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