Halloween to New Year's

10K 7:00a, 5K 8:00a, Kids' Turkey Chase 9:00a, 5000 Meridian Blvd, Franklin, $50 10K, $45 5K, $15 Kids' Turkey Chase. Thanksgiving morning 10K, 5K run or walk and a short kids' race, benefiting GraceWorks. Race day registration opens at 6:15a.

Elf 10:00a, The Polar Express 1:30p, Home Alone 5:00p, The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, Franklin. Three family Christmas movies on the big screen, one after another.

Historic downtown Franklin, Franklin, Free. An evening of holiday shopping downtown: shops stay open late with treats and specials.

5:00p to 9:00p, Williamson County Ag Expo Center, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin. Nightly drive-through light show, about a mile and a half, with music on your car radio, fire pits for s'mores and food trucks. Walk-through nights Nov 25 and Dec 2, 9 and 16, 5:00p to 6:30p; cars from 7:00p those nights. Leashed dogs welcome. Proceeds go to FrankTown Open Hearts.

11:30a and 3:00p, Williamson County Performing Arts Center, Franklin, $10 reserved seats. A family winter ballet based on the Grinch story, danced by Williamson County Parks and Recreation's Rhythm and Spirit students.

7:00p, The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, Franklin. Irish Christmas carols, Irish dance and holiday songs with Celtic instruments.

Spring Hill Public Library, 144 Kedron Parkway, Spring Hill. Santa's Mailbox arrives at the library.

7:00p, The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, Franklin. A holiday rock and roll show billed for the whole family.

Studio Tenn, Turner Theater, Franklin. Five actors play the story as a 1940s live radio broadcast. Suggested for ages 12 and up. ASL-interpreted matinee Sat Dec 12, 2:00p; sensory-friendly matinee Sat Dec 19, 2:00p. Students get $25 rush seats at the box office with ID.

7:00p to 9:00p, Williamson County Performing Arts Center, Franklin, $30 reserved seats. Jefferson McDonald's Jerry Lee Lewis-style piano show with Christmas songs and comedy.

Franklin. School children, musicians and performers, and a visit from Santa.

Fairview City Hall, 7100 City Center Way, Fairview. The city's tree lighting at City Hall.

6:00p, Board Room, Nolensville Town Hall, 7218 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville. Santa and Mrs. Claus read holiday stories. Come in a holiday outfit. Space is limited, first come, first served; one parent per family.

7:00p, Nolensville Town Hall, 7218 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville. Santa and Mrs. Claus, a coffee food truck and the Nolensville High School choir before the tree is lit.

Historic downtown Franklin, Franklin. The Downtown Franklin Rotary's Christmas parade through historic downtown.

10:00a, Fairview. Fairview's Christmas parade steps off at 10:00a. Groups can apply to march on the city site.

11:00a, Nolensville Road, from Rolling Hills Community Church to Nolensville Park Road, Nolensville. The parade runs down Nolensville Road through the Historic District. No candy is handed out along the route.

Magic shows 9:30a, 10:30a and 11:30a, John P. Holt Brentwood Library, Brentwood, Free. Visit Santa and see a magic show at the library. Free magic show tickets are handed out at the library on Sun Nov 8 at 1:30p, while they last.

5:00p to 7:30p, Brentwood Baptist Church, 7777 Concord Rd, Brentwood. A walk through the Christmas story with activities for all ages.

7:00p, The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, Franklin. A family Christmas show at the Franklin Theatre.

The Park at Harlinsdale, Franklin. Kids hunt for candy canes by flashlight. Bring a flashlight.

Sat 10:00a to 6:00p, Sun 11:00a to 5:00p, Main Street, downtown Franklin, Franklin. Downtown turns Victorian: Dickens characters, carolers, dancers and musicians, arts and crafts and storytimes. Franklin Transit runs shuttles from 10:00a Saturday and 11:00a Sunday, $1 each way.

5:00p, Main Street, Spring Hill. Spring Hill's evening Christmas parade on Main Street.

Fri 7:00p; Sat and Sun 3:00p and 6:00p, Brentwood Baptist Church, 7777 Concord Rd, Brentwood, $7. A family Christmas concert. Tickets are $7, up to 10 per account.

3:00p, The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, Franklin. An Elvis tribute with Christmas songs and a visit from Santa.

Neighborhoods across Brentwood, Brentwood. Neighborhoods line their streets with luminaries for an evening drive.

John P. Holt Brentwood Library, Brentwood. Polar Express readings and the city tree lighting at the library.