Is it just us, or does it not quite feel like the holidays until you’ve seen thousands of glittering lights?

Enter: Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood, open now through Jan. 4, 2026. Visitors are invited to stroll down a twinkling trail through the gardens, featuring more than a million lights — and so much more.

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Taste the season

Warm up with hot cocoa and seasonal libations, and roast s’mores by the fire.

Explore the Holiday Marketplace

Open during Holiday LIGHTS and daytime hours, the marketplace returns to the Frist Learning Center Great Hall. Visitors can shop one-of-a-kind keepsakes, décor, and ornaments to bring a bit of the magic home.

Tour the historic Cheekwood Mansion

Laura Dowling, former Chief White House Florist, returns to lend her vision to the mansion’s decor. Her latest inspiration? The sweet treats of the holiday season. Visitors can tour the mansion during Holiday LIGHTS or daytime hours.

Looking for festive fun in the daytime? Cheekwood has plenty to offer, like:

Holiday-inspired afternoon tea at Café 29
The Garden Shop + The Museum Shop
Daytime Visits with Santa
Dog Visits with Santa (we’re crying)

Plan your holiday visit