# Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205 - Ages: All ages (Children 2 and under free) - Price: $22-$30 adult; $16-$22 youth (3-17); free for ages 2 and under; members discount - Organizer: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens - Official page: https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/holiday-lights/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/holiday-lights-at-cheekwood-estate-and-gardens--listing-59e09b197ae40e3e80b0feb5 ## About Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens transforms Nashville's premier 55-acre botanical estate into an enchanting winter wonderland illuminated by more than one million glistening LED bulbs. Families stroll along an elegant one-mile walking trail lined with radiant glowing light tunnels, colorful canopy woodlands, and dancing fiber-optic displays. Children delight in visiting Santa's workshop, greeting live Alaskan reindeer grazing near the historic mansion stables, and roasting marshmallows at dedicated s'mores fire pits scattered across the terrace. The historic Cheekwood Mansion is decked in Victorian holiday splendor featuring 20-foot Fraser fir trees adorned with heirloom ornaments, while the Frist Learning Center showcases whimsical model trains winding through miniature snow-covered alpine villages. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, smooth accessible pathways connect all outdoor light displays, though all-terrain strollers handle garden slopes and brick paths best. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private nursing suites, family restrooms, and heated seating zones are located within the Frist Learning Center and Botanic Hall. • Age Suitability: Perfect for infants, toddlers, school-age kids, and grandparents seeking an open-air holiday tradition. • Sensory Tips: Timed entry keeps crowd flow relaxed; light displays glow smoothly without rapid strobe effects, though sound-muffling headphones can help sensitive little ones during peak s'mores gatherings. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights at Nashville Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/zoolumination-chinese-festival-of-lights-at-nashville-zoo--listing-c7fb926c0227f8b0eab7b737) — Nov 13 – Feb 7 · 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM · Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · All ages · From $21 · checked Nov 5. 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