Weekend top picks: Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting, German market, APSU football ticket deal

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – If you like Christmas lights, holiday shopping or APSU football, this is the weekend for you!

Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting: City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts will flip the switch to turn on the Riverwalk display of over 1 million lights at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. The free lights display will be on with the park open from Nov. 18 through Jan. 2, from 5-10 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and 5-11 p.m. on Friday-Saturday. Lights may be off during rain and extreme weather. It’s all at McGregor Park, 640 N. Riverside Drive.

Christkindle Market: As you wait for the lighting, come a few hours early and enjoy the City of Clarksville’s new, German-inspired, open-air craft market with food, drinks and artisan vendors selling holiday handmade items. And visit with Santa Claus. The free-admission event will run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at McGregor Park, 640 N. Riverside Drive.

APSU vs. Central Arkansas: The Govs will be fighting for the UAC Conference title on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. at Fortera Stadium. Winning would earn a trip to the 2023 FCS Playoffs. In celebration, APSU is offering tickets to this game for only $5. That means a family of five can attend for only $25. Fans can enter the promo code “CHAMPS” within Ticketmaster to get discounted tickets, or call the Austin Peay ticket office during regular business hours at 931-221-PEAY (7329).

For more events like this, check out the Holiday Fun Guide or the Clarksville Events calendar.

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