Deck The Hulls Boat Parade
Dec. 6 – 5:30 p.m.
Drakes Creek
The annual Hendersonville Christmas Boat Parade will take place in Drakes Creek on Dec. 6. Local captains will adorn their vessels with elaborate decorations to compete for cash prizes. The parade will begin at begin at Mallard Point and travel to Sanders Ferry Park before returning.
YuleFest
Dec 6 – 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Historic Maskers Station, Goodlettsville
Yulefest kicks off the holiday season with musicians and storytellers in the cabins of Mansker’s Station and in the Bowen House. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of natural decorations, enjoy refreshments, participate in carriage rides, and much more.
Hendersonville Christmas Parade
Dec. 7 – 2:00 p.m.
Main Street
The Hendersonville Christmas Parade will occur on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7. This year’s parade will feature numerous floats and vehicles matching the theme “A Holly Jolly Christmas.”
Hendersonville Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 7 – 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Park
After the Hendersonville Christmas Parade, the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place near the Rotary Fountain in Memorial Park. The celebration will feature performances by musical artists and special guests, and it will culminate with the lighting of the city’s official Christmas tree.
Festival of Lights
Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas – Sunset
Memorial Park and Various Locations across Hendersonville
Hendersonville is home for some of the most exciting light displays to be found in Middle Tennessee. From Memorial Park to locations across the city, the lights are fun for all ages. The Hendersonville Parks Department will publish a locator map prior the festival.
Gallatin Christmas Parade
Dec. 13 – 12:00 p.m.
Main Street, Gallatin
A much-cherished tradition carries on with the return of the Gallatin Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13. Featuring marching bands, clowns, street performers and some of the most elaborate floats in Middle Tennessee.
Christmas 4 Kids Bus Tour
Dec. 15 – 6:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church Hendersonville
The Christmas 4 Kids Celebrity Bus Tour returns to Hendersonville’s First Baptist Church on Monday night, Dec. 15. The event will feature a large number of music touring busses on display, hosted by stars in the country music business.
Frostbite Races and Polar Plunge
Dec. 27 – 8:30 a.m.
Sumner County YMCA
The popular Frostbite races and Polar Plunge returns to the Sumner County YMCA to close out 2025. Featuring 10K, 5K and fun runs, the event will draw hundreds of runners. After the races, brave souls will have the opportunity to plunge into the cold waters of the YMCA’s outdoor pool.
There is no doubt about it – the Christmas holiday season is one of the best times of the year. From the first of December through New Year’s Eve, it is the perfect time to build special memories with friends and family. To everyone’s good fortune, Sumner County is blessed to be home for some of the area’s most popular yuletide festivities. From festive parades on land and water to traditional celebrations at local historic sites, there is always something going on during the holidays all across the community. To help you plan your December calendar, Hendersonville Lifestyle is pleased to tell you about several upcoming celebrations that will you get the most out of Christmas 2025.