# Opry Mills Holiday Ice Rink & Santa Photo Experience > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 13 – Jan 10 · 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Where: Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214 - Ages: All ages (Skate aids available for toddlers) - Price: $15-$18 skating with skate rental included; Santa photo packages available - Organizer: Opry Mills & Simon Property Group - Official page: https://www.simon.com/mall/opry-mills - 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/opry-mills-holiday-ice-rink-and-santa-photo-experience--listing-0bc1028c52101aa191040c3e ## About Opry Mills, Tennessee's largest outlet and entertainment destination, creates an expansive winter playground with its open-air Holiday Ice Rink and lavish Santa Photo Experience. Located near the resort pavilion, the refrigerated ice skating rink allows families to glide across smooth ice while holiday tunes play and illuminated snowflakes dance overhead. Helpful penguin and seal skate-assist aids allow toddlers and novice skaters to gain confidence safely on the ice. Inside the mall rotunda, families discover Santa's magical winter castle surrounded by towering snowy evergreens, where children can share their holiday wishes with Santa and pose for professional family holiday portraits, complete with sensory-friendly Santa mornings for children with special needs. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Opry Mills is completely single-level and wheelchair/stroller friendly; rink viewing decks have ramped entries. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Comprehensive family restrooms with private nursing suites, comfortable glider chairs, and changing counters are located near food court entrances. • Age Suitability: Welcoming to toddlers (with skate aids), youth, teens, and parents; Santa visits accommodate children of all developmental ages. • Sensory Tips: The outdoor rink plays upbeat music; the Santa experience offers quiet 'Caring Santa' hours with muted lighting and reduced wait times. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Photos With Santa at Gaylord Opryland](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/photos-with-santa-at-gaylord-opryland--listing-633fde10f29feebc3bf1f0fe) — Nov 6 – Dec 24 · Delta Atrium, Gaylord Opryland · All ages · From $44.99 · checked Oct 27. 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