Clarksville Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Clarksville and surrounding areas
The festive season arrives in Clarksville with joyful festive events and holiday activities across its landmarks, including Light Up Charlestown! Community parks and downtown corridors host seasonal festivals, holiday markets, and winter celebrations that welcome all ages. From holiday attractions to family-focused activities, Clarksville offers plenty of things to do and festive events that highlight local traditions and neighborhood warmth under festive lights.
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Christmas Lights
11 eventsLargest snow tubing hill in Kentucky with themed zones.
Christmas Markets
9 eventsHundreds of decorated trees for sale to benefit children's hospital
Christmas Shows
7 eventsTchaikovsky's classic ballet with Kentucky-crafted sets and costumes.
Christmas Parties
5 eventsBrunch with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Christmas Activities
17 eventsDIY gingerbread cake house decorating
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The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
(Louisville)
Tchaikovsky's classic ballet with Kentucky-crafted sets and costumes.
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Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
(Louisville)
Largest snow tubing hill in Kentucky with themed zones.
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Brunch with Rudolph
(Bardstown)
Brunch with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Gingerbread Cake House Decorating Party
(Elizabethtown)
DIY gingerbread cake house decorating
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Frankfort Christmas Parade: A Storybook Christmas
(Frankfort)
A Storybook Christmas theme with prize money for charities.
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Candlelight Weekend
(Frankfort)
Magical holiday kickoff with tree lighting and carriage rides.
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Clarksville Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include Christmas on the Cumberland, a free light display and holiday market along the riverwalk, and the Clarksville Speedway drive-through Christmas light show, which features millions of lights and runs through early January.
Clarksvilleβs holiday traditions include the Lighted Christmas Parade held annually in early December and the community-focused Christmas on the Cumberland event, which combines scenic riverwalk lights with local artisan markets and festive activities.
Neighborhoods with well-known displays include areas near the Cumberland Riverwalk and residential streets highlighted on local Christmas light maps, featuring both business and residential light displays that draw visitors each year.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found primarily in downtown Clarksville at the Downtown Market and during Christmas on the Cumberland events, where artisan vendors and craft fairs showcase holiday goods and gifts.
Free activities include visiting Christmas on the Cumberlandβs light displays and holiday market, exploring neighborhood light displays, and attending community events like the Lighted Christmas Parade. Many of these offer festive experiences without admission fees.
Families can enjoy the walkable Christmas on the Cumberland with its festive lights and holiday market, the drive-through light show at Clarksville Speedway for a cozy experience, and seasonal events featuring Santa visits and kid-friendly activities throughout the city.