Christkindl market, stuff a stocking, light parade
~ by Paige Langenderfer
Celebrating Christmas in Nashville means experiencing festive holiday markets, jolly parades, Christmastime treats and endless memories.
Here are just a few of Nashville’ s festive things to do Dec. 7 and 8:
CHRISTKINDL MARKET DEC. 7, 8
The fourth-annual Christkindl Market will bring a traditional European holiday market experience to the streets of Nashville December 7 and 8.
The Christkindl Market will feature more than 20 talented vendors showcasing unique art, food, curated gifts, and local treasures. The market will be open from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. December 7 and from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. on December 8 in Coachlight Square.
Live performances by local and regional musicians will create a festive soundtrack for shoppers. The weekend will also include visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This year’ s Christkindl Market Mug is designed by Holly Pots Stoneware.
Music will be performed in two Nashville locations this year, at the market location in Coachlight Square
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at the south end of town, and also at the Town of Nashville’ s Village Green Pavilion at the intersection of Jefferson and Main Streets next to Brozinni Pizzeria. STUFF A STOCKING DEC. 7
The 10th-annual Brown County Community Foundation Stuff a Stocking will take place December 7.
Filled with the spirit of Christmas, children will follow a map to over 25 merchants, gathering treats, ornaments, toys and more to stuff their stockings.
Just 300 tickets will be sold. Online presale tickets are $ 20 and will be available for purchase until December 6 by visiting < www. browncountygives. org / stuff-astocking >. A limited number of Dayof-Event tickets will be sold at the BCCF Office for $ 25.
Purchased tickets may be picked up at the BCCF Office on N. Van Buren Street from 10:30 a. m. to 2 p. m. on the day of the event.
All proceeds from this event will go to non-profit organizations that benefit and support children in the Brown County community. Last year, approximately 270 children participated, moving cheerfully from location to location filling their red and white striped stockings. More than $ 4,500 was raised! LIGHT PARADE DEC. 7
The Salvation Army Brown County Christmas Light Parade, a cherished community tradition, will begin at 6:30 p. m. December 7.
The parade has been described as a twinkling light spectacular, filled with holiday magic. Attendees will experience the enchanting sights and sounds of the holiday season as festive floats and vehicles adorned with dazzling Christmas lights glide through the heart of Nashville.
As the parade winds through the picturesque streets of Nashville, spectators will be treated to delightful performances, live music, and appearances by beloved holiday characters. The spirit of the season will fill the air as families gather to share in the warmth and magic of this festive event.
In true holiday spirit, parade organizers encourage all participants and attendees to bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to help The Salvation Army Toy Shoppe create a magical Christmas for those less fortunate in the community. •
For more information on these upcoming holiday traditions, visit: browncountychristkindlmarket. com browncountygives. org / stuff-a-stocking / centralusa. salvationarmy. org / browncounty / events / christmas-light-parade /