CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will host holiday events for the whole family Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9.
Events include:
• Santa’s Workshop, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Crow Community Center
211 Richview Road. Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa, make snow globes and ornaments, participate in reindeer games, enjoy the snack station, face painting and more. The event is free with toy donation, one per family.
• Elf Splash, 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 at New Providence Swimming Pool
166 Cunningham Lane. Families can escape the cold by taking a dip in the heated pool and Join Santa’s helpers to enjoy crafts, ornament making, face painting and all kinds of holiday fun. Fee is $5 per person.
• Christmas in Occupied Clarksville, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan St. Visitors will be able to step back in time to see period decorations, visit with a 19th century Santa, and enjoy eggnog, cakes and caroling. Free.
• Christmas on the Cumberland, McGregor Park, 640 N. Riverside Drive. Experience the captivating displays of more than two million lights presented by the City of Clarksville and Altra Federal Credit Union every night through Jan. 2. Free.
• Christmas on the Cumberland Activity Nights, 6-8 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16. Living Hope Baptist Church will lead holiday crafts, dances and activities. Free.