The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Murfreesboro, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Friday, December 4 · 6:00 p.m.
Main Street Murfreesboro's annual county Christmas tree lighting, with children's activities, carriage rides, stage performances, and free photos with Santa in the courthouse.
Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, Public Square
Main Street Murfreesboro →Friday, December 4 · 6:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. sponsor reception)
Ticketed annual holiday dinner at Oaklands Mansion with a traditional meal, live jazz and Christmas music, and a full bar.
Oaklands Mansion, 901 North Maney Avenue
Oaklands Mansion →Saturday, December 12 · 4:00-8:00 p.m.
The 43rd annual evening tour of decorated historic homes and churches, ending at Oaklands Mansion with live music and food trucks.
East Main Street Historic District, ending at Oaklands Mansion
Oaklands Mansion →No holiday events for 2026 are on Murfreesboro’s local calendars yet. They appear here as organizers post them; you can also share one.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the Murfreesboro calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in Murfreesboro from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.