Columbia Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Columbia and surrounding areas

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Christmas Shows (14 events) Christmas Lights (13 events) Christmas Markets (11 events) Christmas Parties (8 events) Other Christmas Activities (14 events)

Columbia's Christmas 2025 comes to life near the historic town square and Main Street, where festive lights and seasonal entertainment set the stage for community gatherings like the Downtown Columbia Christmas Parade and the Christmas Barn Bash. Local markets and pop-up shops offer artisan gifts and holiday treats while parks host winter festivals and family-friendly activities. The holiday season brings a variety of things to do, from cozy market strolls to live performances, making Columbia a charming place to celebrate seasonal traditions.

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Columbia Christmas Events

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Christmas Shows

14 events
Opry Country Christmas • Dec 8

Country music stars on the world-famous Opry stage for Christmas.

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Christmas Lights

13 events
Christmas at Gaylord Opryland • Nov 7 – Jan 3, 2026

Millions of lights and ICE! featuring 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

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Christmas Markets

11 events
40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas • Dec 13 – Dec 14

Victorian-era Christmas recreation with Dickens characters

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Christmas Parties

8 events
Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash • Dec 31 – Jan 1, 2025

Iconic midnight Music Note Drop celebration

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Other Christmas Activities

14 events
Downtown Columbia Christmas Parade • Dec 6

Nighttime Christmas parade with festive floats

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Editor's Picks (6)

  1. Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (Nashville)
    Millions of lights and ICE! featuring 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
  2. 40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas (Franklin)
    Victorian-era Christmas recreation with Dickens characters
  3. Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Nashville)
    Over a million lights illuminating botanical gardens
  4. Opry Country Christmas (Nashville)
    Country music stars on the world-famous Opry stage for Christmas.
  5. The Dancing Lights of Christmas (Lebanon)
    Tennessee's largest drive-thru synchronized light show
  6. Downtown Columbia Christmas Parade
    Nighttime Christmas parade with festive floats

This Week / Coming Up (6)

Zoolumination: Festival of Lights Thu, Nov 13
Delight the Lights at The Avenue Murfreesboro Sat, Nov 15
Christmas at Belmont Fri, Nov 21
2025 MADE SOUTH Holiday Market Fri, Nov 21
Christmas 4 Kids Songwriter Night & Live Auction Tue, Nov 25
Christmas Barn Bash with David Phelps Fri, Nov 28

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Columbia Christmas FAQ

When are the best times to visit?

Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.

Is parking available?

Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.

Are venues accessible?

Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.