This weekend in Clarksville: Christmas on the Cumberland, Awakening Tour, Turkey Trot

by Chris Smith

The city's first-ever drone show at Christmas on the Cumberland on Nov. 23, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/APSU)

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – You don’t want to miss the opening night for Christmas on the Cumberland, featuring a lighted drone show! Here are details on that, plus the Awakening Tour and a Turkey Trot.

Christmas on the Cumberland opening

Where: McGregor Park, 640 N. Riverside Drive
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m., with lighting and drone show at 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Details: A showcase of over 1 million lights along the river. For opening day, there’s a Holiday Market from 2-8 p.m., live music, photos with Santa, and a dazzling drone show. The display will then be open 5-10 p.m. daily until Jan. 3.

The Awakening Tour 2025

Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $35
Details: Skillet, Jeremy Camp and We Are Messengers unite for The Awakening Tour 2025.

Kirkwood Turkey Trot 5K

Where: Kirkwood High School, 2702 Rossview Road
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.
Cost: Pre-registration available online.
Details: Support Kirkwood High School Flag Football and the Beta Club by joining this family-friendly 5K. Runners, walkers, and turkey trotters of all ages are welcome.

| MORE: For more Clarksville things to do, check out the Holiday Fun Guide and the Clarksville Events calendar.