# Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights at Nashville Zoo > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 13 – Feb 7 · 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37211 - Ages: All ages (Children under 2 free) - Price: $21-$26 general admission; free for children under 2; zoo members receive discount - Organizer: Nashville Zoo & Zigong Lantern Group - Official page: https://www.nashvillezoo.org/zoolumination - 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/zoolumination-chinese-festival-of-lights-at-nashville-zoo--listing-c7fb926c0227f8b0eab7b737 ## About Zoolumination at the Nashville Zoo stands as the largest Chinese lantern festival in the entire United States, sprawling across several dozen acres of the zoo with over 1,000 custom-crafted silk and metal lanterns. Master artisans from Zigong, China construct colossal glowing figures including a monumental 200-foot mythical dragon, roaring prehistoric dinosaurs, radiant arctic wildlife, and fantastical fairy tale scenes illuminated by tens of thousands of LEDs. Along the journey, families can visit the North Pole Village to meet Santa in his cozy cabin, encounter live ambassador animals in the outdoor pastures, watch thrilling nightly Chinese acrobatic and martial arts performances, and enjoy sweet holiday treats and hot chocolate beside warming stations. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide paved paths navigate through all lantern exhibits with gentle grading; single and double stroller rentals are available at the zoo entrance. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated family restrooms and quiet nursing pods are located at the Croft Center, Adventure 4D Theater concourse, and Festival Field. • Age Suitability: Wonderfully captivating for infants, toddlers, young children, tweens, and multi-generational families. • Sensory Tips: Acrobatic performances feature amplified music; lantern walks are ambient and visually soothing with gentle background instrumental melodies. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [FrankTown Festival of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/franktown-festival-of-lights--listing-390940a0607ac2b6bdf6083c) — Nov 20 – Dec 31 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Williamson County AG Expo Center, Franklin · checked Oct 28. 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