Cookeville’s starting to sparkle with holiday cheer! ✨

Twinkling lights and handmade treasures: this week is all about that warm Christmas feeling. Stroll the Mistletoe Market for gifts that tell a story, then take a drive through a wonderland of glowing lights.

Grab a cocoa, turn up the carols, and let the holiday season begin in Cookeville! 🎁🌟🚗

Mistletoe Market
Friday-Saturday, Nov 7th-8th | 9:00 AM | $3
1 W 1st St, Cookeville

Kick off your holiday shopping with 50+ local vendors, door prizes, and Santa selfies. The Leslie Town Centre turns into a Christmas wonderland for two days of festive finds!

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Spring Street Arts District First Friday
Friday, Nov 7th | 10:00 AM | FREE
18 W SPRING ST, Cookeville

Cookeville’s art scene comes alive on Spring Street with live music, open studios, and creative surprises. Bring your friends and stroll through a night full of color and community.

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Upper Cumberland Hobby Swap
Friday- Saturday, Nov 7th-8th | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | FREE
17 W Spring St, Cookeville

Bring your extra craft supplies, swap for something new, and meet creative neighbors at Wonderfill Refillery. It’s a fun, free, and sustainable way to refresh your hobby stash!

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Art Prowl 2025
Friday-Saturday, Nov 7th-8th | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE
Cookeville's Historic Westside

Walk Cookeville’s West Side and meet the artists behind the magic. With live demos, food trucks, and 70+ local creators, this year’s Art Prowl is the ultimate art-lover weekend.

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Bargham Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, Nov 8th | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE
5795 Hilham Highway, Cookeville

The halls are decked and the booths are full! Stop by the Bargham Bazaar for homemade gifts, baked goods, and plenty of Christmas cheer.

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Fall on the Farm
Saturday, Nov 8th | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE
Mill Creek Farms, Cookeville

A day out on the farm with Highland cows, pumpkin painting, and apple cider in hand. Bring your family and soak up the simple joys.

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Chestnut Oaks Fall Festival
Saturday, Nov 8th | 11:00 AM | FREE
17355 Burgess Falls Rd, Sparta

Handmade crafts, homemade jams, and local treats fill the air with fall charm. The perfect stop for early holiday shopping and sweet small-town vibes.

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The Upper Cumberland Christmas Light Show (Opening Night)
Monday, Nov 10th | 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE
155 Fairgrounds Street, Cookeville

The holiday glow returns! Pile into the car and drive through a mile of dazzling lights and Christmas magic — Cookeville’s favorite new holiday tradition.

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Under the Sea STEM
Friday, Nov 7th | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE
155 W 7th St, Cookeville

Dive into hands-on ocean-themed experiments with your favorite characters like Nemo and Moana. A fun, free, and educational evening for curious young scientists at Tech!

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Letters to Santa
Thursday, Nov 13th | 10:00 AM | FREE
50 E Broad St, Cookeville

Kids can sip cocoa, write heartfelt letters to Santa, and make magical crafts. We’ll make sure those letters reach the North Pole in time!

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Darrell Wallace & Kevin Mahoney at Trackside
Friday, Nov 7th | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE
Trackside, Cookeville

Grab a bite, a drink, and your friends for a night of great live music and local food trucks. Trackside’s Friday nights are made for this.

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The Wizard of Oz - 1st day
Friday, Nov 7th | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE
Cookeville Performing Arts Center

Follow Dorothy down the yellow brick road in this heartwarming stage classic. Perfect for families and anyone ready to revisit a timeless musical adventure.

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