CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville sparkles during the holiday season as millions of lights adorn the city’s Cumberland RiverWalk and downtown city center. Only In Your State just listed Clarksville as Tennessee’s Most Enchanting Christmas Town.
Here are some events and activities that will instill the holiday spirit this season:
Enjoy over two million lights in captivating displays that illuminate the half-mile walk along the river at Christmas on the Cumberland. Special crafts, dances, choirs and other activities will take plan on December 16. This free event has become a treasured tradition for residents throughout the region. Christmas on the Cumberland continues through Tuesday, January 2 and is open Sunday-Thursday from 5-10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 5-11 p.m.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Roxy Regional Theatre in the heart of downtown runs through Saturday, December 16. Adapted from the classic animated television special, this holiday musical follows Charlie Brown as he complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees among everyone during the Christmas season. Having produced live professional theatre for more than 30 years, the Roxy is another holiday regional favorite. For performance dates and times, or to purchase tickets online, visit roxyregionaltheatre.org.
Courtesy: Visit Clarksville
Holiday ICE comes to Clarksville for the first time this holiday season. A portion of city’s newest park, Downtown Commons, is now open for ice skating. Admission for ice skating will be $10 per person, which includes the cost of renting ice skates within a specified time block. The ice rink will be open at designated times through January, with the full park opening in the spring. For dates and times, visit facebook.com/downtowncommonstn/.
Drive Thru Christmas Lights at the Clarksville Speedway continues days through January 1. Enjoy over one mile, and over a million lights, from the comfort of your car. See admission and special discount nights at www.clarksvillespeedway.com.
More than 20 trees decorate the rooms of the historic Smith Trahern Mansion during Trees of Christmas. Each tree in this display is designed and decorated by a local club or organization to the theme of “Heart of the Home.” Find details at the Smith Trahern Mansion’s Facebook page.
First Baptist Church in downtown Clarksville offers Tour of Trees, a display of more than 30 designed trees. Each tree is adorned with ornaments, ribbons and toppers, and tells the story of Christ through decoration, song and scripture. A Patriotic tree is also designed to honor military veterans. The exhibit is free to the public and is open until December 30, 2017.
Find more Christmas and holiday events on the ClarksvilleNow Event Calendar.