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Christmas Lights in Hendersonville, TN

The top places to see Christmas lights in Hendersonville this season are Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Hendersonville and 19 more nearby (8 parades, 4 walk-thrus, 3 drive-thrus). 13 are free. 15 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Holly Jolly Christmas Parade

Parade · Hendersonville, TN · Free

Music

Near Hendersonville (within 25 miles)

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

Light show · Nashville, TN · Varies; ticketed attractions (see resort site)

On now Music

7.8 miNov 6 – Jan 2

ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · Varies by date and time; kids 3 and under free with paid adult

On now

8.0 miNov 6 – Jan 2

The Dancing Lights of Christmas

Drive-thru · Lebanon, TN · $35 per family vehicle

On now Music

20 miNov 7 – Jan 3

Goodlettsville Christmas Parade

Parade · Goodlettsville, TN · Free

Opens soon Music

5.9 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Hermitage Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hermitage, TN · Not listed

Opens soon Music

7.5 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Chad's Winter Wonderland

Drive-thru · Lebanon, TN · Not listed

Opens soon Music

11 miNov 26 – Dec 31

Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · $27 single-night ticket, under 2 free

Opens soon

16 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · $27 single night; $39 Platinum Pass; $10 parking

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 13 – Jan 3

La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · La Vergne, TN · Free

Opens soon Music

20 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Spirit of Christmas Parade (La Vergne)

Parade · La Vergne, TN · Free

Opens soon

20 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · Adults $26-$32, youth $20-$26 (peak pricing higher); $5 parking

Opens soon Music

21 miNov 20 – Jan 3

London's Lights

Home display · La Vergne, TN · Free

Opens soon

22 miFrom Nov 26

Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade

Parade · Mt. Juliet, TN · Free

Music

8.5 mi

Gallatin Christmas Parade

Parade · Gallatin, TN · Free

Music

11 mi

Metro Nashville Tree Lighting at Public Square Park

Tree lighting · Nashville, TN · Free

Music

13 mi

Winter Wonderland at J. Travis Price Park

Drive-thru · Springfield, TN · Not listed

Music

20 mi

Brentwood Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Brentwood, TN · Free

Music

21 mi

Half-million-light home display, 1001 Ash Circle (possibly London's Lights)

Home display · La Vergne, TN · Free; toy donations welcome

22 mi

Smyrna Christmas Parade

Parade · Smyrna, TN · Free

Music

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Hendersonville: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Hendersonville?

Popular picks this season include Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and The Dancing Lights of Christmas (Nov 7 – Jan 3). In all, 20 displays are mapped in and around Hendersonville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Hendersonville?

Free options include Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo, ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland, La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting and Spirit of Christmas Parade (La Vergne). 13 of the 20 displays near Hendersonville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Hendersonville?

Yes. The Dancing Lights of Christmas ($35 per family vehicle), Chad's Winter Wonderland (Not listed) and Winter Wonderland at J. Travis Price Park (Not listed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Hendersonville?

Yes. Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood, Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo and The Dancing Lights of Christmas. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Hendersonville?

The earliest Hendersonville-area displays turn on Nov 6, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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