Weekly Email - Tuesday - 12/23/2025

December 22, 2025

From the majestic lion to the graceful swan, Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals playfully captures the personality of different animals through humor and charm. Experience the magic of the music brought to life by the Nashville Symphony on March 8th at Schermerhorn Symphony Center - we’ve got a pair of tickets to win!

Show up early for free family pre-show activities, crafts, and an interactive musical petting zoo!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS 🎉

Who says you have to wait for the ball drop at midnight? New Year’s Eve is what you make it, especially when you have little ones. Check out these family-friendly parties and celebrate when the time is right for you!

  • NOON YEAR’S EVE Enjoy a kid-friendly buffet, cookie decorating, a coloring station, balloon drop, and more at King’s Bowl! Kids under three are free.

  • COUNTDOWN TO NOON Join Dancing People Nashville at Kinderland Indoor Playground and Café for a joyful disco-style celebration - we’ve got tix to win!

  • MICKEY’S MAGICAL NOON YEAR’S PARTY Experience an epic balloon drop with Mickey Mouse at We Rock The Spectrum - Nashville/Madison, featuring fun snacks, crafts, and cotton candy for all the kiddos!

  • JACK DANIEL’S NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE BIG BASH Even if you can’t make it to midnight, this free all-ages celebration will have DJs, live music, and entertainment at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. If you’re staying up late to watch the Music Note Drop, the fireworks are amazing!

  • SLIGHTLY EARLY NEW YEAR’S EVE Celebrate before bedtime with a 4pm ball drop at Fat Bottom Brewery! There will be lots of giveaways, festive activities and crafts for the kids, and drink specials for the adults.

  • NOON YEAR’S EVE WITH BLUEY Let the little ones enjoy open play, snacks, and a magical balloon drop at noon with Bluey at Nido - tons of photo ops!

  • FREE NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY The Nashville Library Edmonson Pike Branch is counting down to noon with music, dancing, hot chocolate, and a photobooth!

  • STRIKE IN THE NEW YEAR Reserve your lane at Murfreesboro Strike & Spare and enjoy pizza and sparkling cider for a Noon Year’s Toast!

  • 9TH ANNUAL NOON YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Join East Nashville Beer Works for not one but two early countdowns at both noon and 1pm! This free party will have dancing and grilled hot dogs/pizza, plus you can still immerse yourself in their Home Alone Pop-Up.

DOMORE PRESENTS

A LITTLE MORE TIME

Quick update: a lot of people wanted more time. So by popular demand, the Do615 MORE Holiday Sale is extended through Dec 31. Same $50 deal, same year of free monthly tickets to concerts, comedy, and culture. Nothing fancy. Just more time to lock in your 2026 plans.

NEXT YEAR

💫 Emotions At Play With Pixar’s Inside Out

Now - January 4th at The Discovery Center

Explore feelings like Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear at The Discovery Center’s featured exhibit - Emotions At Play With Pixar’s Inside Out! Make your own core memories through imaginative play at “Headquarters.”

💪 WWE Presents: NXT Live

January 30th at The Pinnacle

NXT Live returns to Nashville for the first time in seven years, featuring Oba Femi, Jacy Jane, Ethan Page, Blake Monroe, and more for a night of family-friendly wrestling entertainment!

🩰 Ballet Of Lights: Sleeping Beauty

February 1st at Franklin Theatre

Dazzling dancing and illuminated costumes make every twirl and leap seem otherworldly at the Ballet Of Lights: Sleeping Beauty In A Sparkling Show - a glow-in-the-dark masterpiece!

🦖 Dinosaur World Live!

February 11th at TPAC

From the Tyrannosaurus Rex to Triceratops, the whole family will love this interactive exploration of prehistoric times at Dinosaur World Live! All the creatures are remarkably life-like - your young explorers will be impressed.

🎸 David Byrne

May 9th at Ascend Amphitheater

No matter your age, everyone should experience a David Byrne show live. The ‘Who Is The Sky Tour’ makes its way to Ascend this spring, and the theatrics, music, and choreography are a must-see!

Classes & Camps at TPAC

Starting in March through July, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center will offer several opportunities for kids to take the stage. Heroes & Villains, Magical Moments, The Wonderful World of Oz, How To Train Your Dragon Musical, and more - check out their full camp programming!

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