5 Antioch-South Nashville Spots to Take Visitors Over the Holidays

ANTIOCH-SOUTH NASHVILLE, TN - When the presents have all been opened and you've run out of things to talk about with those relatives you only see once a year, gather up the gang and check out one of these South Nashville holiday events. Patch has rounded up a few events perfect for out-of-towners, including festive dinner theater performances and engaging holiday light displays.

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The Dancing Lights of Christmas is the largest outdoor music and lights show in the Middle Tennessee area. Enjoy massive, festive displays depicting holiday scenes with hundreds of thousands of LED lights. Dancing Lights will run, rain or shine, from now until January 1. It's free to attend, so load the whole family up in the car and check it out.

Address: 2572 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37214

Dinner Theater - Children's Christmas is a great option if you've got kids coming to visit over the holidays. This holiday variety show is made up of a mixture of classic Christmas songs, one original tune and several short Christmas sketches. The show, called 'Santa's Got a Brand New Bag' is appropriate for children ages 9 and up. Tickets are $10.

Address: 2416 Music Valley Dr #139, Nashville, TN 37214

Arctic Plunge Glacier Tubing is a great holiday activity if you've got some high-energy relatives coming to visit. This 6 story glacier tower is a winter adventure to remember. Admission options range from single ride tickets to all day packages, which you can purchase online. Tickets range in price from $11 - $59. Arctic Tubing is open now through December 31, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Address: 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214

Opryland Express Kids Train is a great holiday activity for kids of all ages. This Christmas season, the track has been extended and several festive features have been added to the experience, like characters in costume and sing-a-long conductors. You can purchase tickets online. Children 3 and under are admitted free, and standard admission tickets cost $3.99. Opryland Express is open Sunday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Address: 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214

Winter Wonders Weekends is a hands-on holiday experience perfect for the whole family - especially kids. If you've got a crew of cousins, nieces and nephews that need constant entertaining, Winter Wonders is the ideal option. There are 5 holiday activities to choose from, including a Penguin Relay Race, Ice Fishing, Arctic Animal Adaptations, Igloo Architects and Holiday Movie Magic. Activities run from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m, and you can purchase tickets at the door for $15.

Address: 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203

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