Christmas fun guide 2026: Holiday events, light shows and markets in Clarksville

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 news@clarksvillenow.com.

Christmas events in Clarksville

All-season events

Christmas on the Cumberland

• 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 parksrec@cityofclarksville.com or call 931-645-7476.

Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show

• 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

Sugarland

• 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

Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got The Moves

• 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

Vintage Fair

• 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.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo

• 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

Winterglow: A Baroque Celebration

• 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

Clarksville Anime-Fest Fall

• 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.

Winterfest at Erin’s Farm

• 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.

Dec. 3

Noel Night

• Where: Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, 200 S. Second St.
• When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Details: Holiday celebration featuring live music by Red River Breeze, a special guest from the North Pole, children’s crafts, model trains and shopping for gifts from local artists and businesses.

Dec. 4

1940s Radio Christmas Carol

• Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin St.
• When: Dec. 4-20; 7 p.m. performances Dec. 4, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19; 2 p.m. performances Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20
• Cost: Not listed; tickets go on sale Nov. 10
• Details: Christmas comedy-drama set in a 1943 radio studio, where a live broadcast of A Christmas Carol goes hilariously off script before reaching an emotional conclusion. Written by Walton Jones, David Wohl and Faye Greenberg.

Dec. 5

SpiritFest

• Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
• When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Details: Downtown holiday celebration featuring live music, Santa Claus, children’s activities, food trucks, a live Nativity, local artists and nonprofit booths.

Downtown Commons Tree Lighting

• Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
• When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Details: Official tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Wes Golden.

Lighted Christmas Parade

• Where: Downtown Clarksville
• When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 5 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Details: Lighted Christmas Parade through downtown Clarksville.

Dec. 11

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

• Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
• When: Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.
• Cost: Tickets online start at $50
• Details: Family-friendly holiday show combining circus artistry, acrobatics and aerial performances with seasonal music.

Dec. 12

19th Century Christmas

• Where: Fort Defiance Interpretive Center & Park, 120 Duncan St.
• When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 3-4:30 p.m.
• Cost: Admission $10, preregistration required.
• Details: Experience Christmas in 1860s Clarksville with Civil War-era refreshments, games, music and holiday activities.

Christmas Light Run

• Where: McGregor Park, 640 N. Riverside Drive
• When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 4:30-6 p.m.
• Cost: $35
• Details: Family-friendly 5K fun run, walk or stroll through McGregor Park’s holiday light displays. Proceeds support new displays for the following year’s Christmas on the Cumberland. Preregistration is required by Dec. 8 or until capacity is reached.

German Christmas Market

• Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 2425 Kirkwood Road
• When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Cost: Free admission
• Details: Christmas market featuring homemade crafts, woodwork, baked goods, food and live music.

Dec. 13

Rockin’ Clarksville

• Where: Mabry Concert Hall, 200 S. Second St.
• When: Sunday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.
• Cost: $35 general admission
• Details: More than 20 local musicians will perform classic rock hits from the 1960s and ’70s. Proceeds benefit the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center. No reserved seating.

Dec. 21

Live Ice Sculpting and Movie Night

• Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
• When: Monday, Dec. 21, 6-8 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Details: Watch The Polar Express while ice sculptor Joshua Perry of Burgasm creates a live sculpture. Winners of Clarksville Now and Montgomery County holiday lighting contests will be announced.

Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve Party

• Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
• When: Thursday, Dec. 31, beginning at 9 p.m.
• Cost: Free admission
• Details: Ring in 2027 with live music, dancing, food trucks, a photo booth, a balloon drop and a midnight surprise.

| DID WE MISS ANYTHING? If you know of other big local holiday season events coming up, email news@clarksvillenow.com.