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Join us in Gallatin this Holiday Season!

We believe that Gallatin is most magical during the holiday season, much due to the iconic holiday happenings - from special events that the community enjoys together to traditions that have been passed down for many generations to historic treasures that come fully alive for festivities. The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Gallatin, Tennessee and we're proud to showcase it all through Magic on Main!

Kicking off the second weekend in November with Gallatin's shop-local 52 year tradition, Tinsel and Treasures, and going all the way until the clock strikes 12 on Christmas Eve with beautiful candlelight services, Gallatin is packed full of fun and holiday excitement for just about everyone. Make plans to draft your holiday event list - and be sure to check it twice - as you find events here that are both merry and nice!
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Magic on Main Highlights

For additional information on these featured holiday events, including organizer, costs, and other details, as well as other events in the Gallatin area, please visit the Gallatin community calendar.

Tinsel and Treasures

Tinsel and Treasures

Nov 10 -12

Christmas Harvest Craft Show

Christmas Harvest Craft Show

Saturday, Nov 18, 9 am - 4 pm

Tuba Christmas

Tuba Christmas

Thursday, Nov 30 at 7:00 pm

Gallatin Tree Lighting

Gallatin Tree Lighting

Friday, Dec 1 at 5:00 pm

Chapel Hart Performance

Chapel Hart Performance
The Palace, 7pm December 1

Magical Holiday Home Tour

Magical Holiday Home Tour

Saturday, Dec 2 11 am to 4 pm

Gallatin Public Library Events

Holiday Music & Christmas Coloring, Dec Thursdays at 4:00pm

Holiday Open House - Dec 8

Storyland Christmas Tree Trail, Ends Dec 25

Historic Holiday Events

Christmas at Cragfont, Nov 25-Dec 9

Merry Mantels at Rosemont, Dec 2, 5-8

More Historic Holiday Events

Bridal House Holiday Open House, Dec 3, 1-3

Trousdale Family Christmas, Dec 10, 2-5

Appalachian Christmas Dinner, Dec 10-13, 6-9

Holiday Movies at The Palace

Dec 2: The Polar Express, 10am and 2pm

Dec 8: Christmas Vacation, 7pm

Dec 9: The Grinch 3:30pm

More Holiday Movies at The Palace

Dec 15: Miracle on 34th Street, 7pm

Dec 16:
Scrooge, 7pm

More Holiday Movies at The Palace

Dec 22: The Santa Clause, 7pm

Dec 23:
It’s a Wonderful Life
(Free Showing), 7pm

Gallatin Christmas Parade

Gallatin Christmas Parade

Saturday, Dec 9, 12:00pm

Magic on Main Main Event

Magic on Main Main Event

Saturday, Dec 9, 2pm - 5pm

Christmas Pub Crawl

Christmas Pub Crawl

Saturday,
Dec 9

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec 16, 9am - 11am

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America

Saturday, Dec 16, 11:00am
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Gift wrapping takes place at the Gallatin Lifestyle Office, 129 S Water Ave., Gallatin. All Proceeds from gift wrapping benefit the non-profit of the day! No appointments necessary. Drop and shop/stroll while the local elves wrap for you!

December 9 | 2 pm – 5 pm

Benefiting Young Life

December 16 | 12 pm – 3 pm 

Benefiting Friends of Gallatin Public Library

December 10 | 12 pm – 3 pm

Benefiting Sumner County CASA

December 17 | 12 pm – 3 pm

Benefitting Safe Place for Animals

Dec 9th, 1pm - 3:30pm

After you enjoy the sights and sounds of Gallatin‘s annual Christmas parade, stay downtown to shop, dine, and enjoy the Magic on Main Main Event, with special activities brought to you by participating Downtown Gallatin businesses.

Grinch Photos + Movie

EXIT Realty Garden Gate Team

Balloon Artist

Sassy and Brassy

Hot tea or hot toddy with mulling spices

PERCH Home and Hospitality

Toys for Tots

Filly’s Grinders

Ornament Decorating

Honey + Suede

Cupcake & Cookie Decorating

The Secret Garden

Letters to Santa/Sumner County Tourism

The Palace Theater

Christmas Photo Op

Stone Harmony

Cocoa Bar

Tennessee Honey

Christmas Games and Candy

Public Square

Reindeer Food

Artisan Hatchery

Games

Earth First

TBA

Timeless Treasures

Twas the Night Before Christmas
Storytime with Hot Chocolate

Town Creek Chic