Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Bartlett, Tennessee for 2026. The Bartlett Christmas Parade rolls through the Kirby Whitten and Yale neighborhoods on Saturday, December 5, Bartlett Parks lights fire pits at W.J. Freeman Park on December 12, and The Nutcracker comes to the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center on December 18. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Tennessee Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Bartlett
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Bartlett
- Bartlett Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 4 to 6 pm, free
- Rolling Around the Christmas Tree: Saturday, December 12, 6 pm, W.J. Freeman Park
- The Nutcracker: Friday, December 18, 7:30 pm at BPACC
- Every date checked on the City of Bartlett’s calendar on Nov 11
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Bartlett Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 to 6 pm
- Where: Kirby Whitten Road and Yale Road neighborhoods, Bartlett, TN (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Bartlett’s 2026 Christmas Parade takes the theme Christmas through the Decades, so expect floats that nod to holiday seasons from past decades.
The route once again winds through the neighborhoods along Kirby Whitten and Yale, which means families can set up lawn chairs and blankets close to home and wave the season in from the curb.
Parent tip: Claim a curbside spot along Kirby Whitten or Yale a little before 4 pm and bring blankets, since the parade rolls toward dusk.
- Host
- City of Bartlett Community Relations (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Kirby Whitten Road and Yale Road neighborhoods, Bartlett, TN (opens in maps)
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Fire pit night
Rolling Around the Christmas Tree
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 6 pm
- Where: W.J. Freeman Park, Bartlett, TN (opens in maps)
- Cost: See the Bartlett Parks and Recreation registration page
- Ages: All ages, families
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Bartlett Parks and Recreation sets out fire pits at W.J. Freeman Park for a cozy December evening of roasting marshmallows, making s’mores and sipping apple cider or hot chocolate.
It is a low-key night built for families, the last of the fall fire pit evenings, and a nice way to wind down with little ones before the Christmas rush.
Parent tip: Benches are limited, so pack camping chairs and warm blankets, and register through Bartlett Parks ahead of time.
- Host
- Bartlett Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- W.J. Freeman Park, Bartlett, TN (opens in maps)
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The Nutcracker at BPACC
- When: Friday, December 18, 2026, 7:30 to 9:15 pm (lobby opens 6:30 pm, auditorium 7 pm)
- Where: Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $20 adults, $15 youth under 18
- Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
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Esprit de Corps Dance Company brings Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker back to the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center for one evening in the week before Christmas.
The story of Clara and her Nutcracker prince is a gentle first ballet for young children, and the youth ticket price keeps a family night out affordable.
Parent tip: The show runs close to two hours, so a late nap helps younger kids, and arriving when the lobby opens at 6:30 pm makes room for photos.
- Host
- Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Tennessee Christmas train rides page.
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When each Bartlett Christmas event for kids happens
Watch the parade from a lawn chair on December 5, toast marshmallows at W.J. Freeman Park the next Saturday, and save The Nutcracker for the last school week before Christmas.
- Bartlett Christmas ParadeBartlett · Dec 5
- Rolling Around the Christmas TreeBartlett · Dec 12
- The Nutcracker at BPACCBartlett · Dec 18
Looking further afield? Our Tennessee Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Memphis, Clarksville, Nashville and Murfreesboro. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Bartlett Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Bartlett, Tennessee this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Bartlett for 2026: the Bartlett Christmas Parade on December 5, Rolling Around the Christmas Tree at W.J. Freeman Park on December 12, and The Nutcracker at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center on December 18.
When is the Bartlett Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm. The theme is Christmas through the Decades and the parade again travels through the neighborhoods along Kirby Whitten and Yale.
Is the Bartlett Christmas Parade free?
Yes. Watching is free, so just bring lawn chairs and blankets.
What is Rolling Around the Christmas Tree?
A Bartlett Parks and Recreation fire pit evening at W.J. Freeman Park on December 12 at 6 pm, with s’mores, apple cider and hot chocolate. Seating is limited, so bring your own chairs.
Who do I contact about Bartlett holiday events?
City of Bartlett Community Relations at communityrelations@cityofbartlett.org for the parade, Bartlett Parks and Recreation at bartlettparks@cityofbartlett.org for the fire pit night, and the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center at 901-385-6440 for Nutcracker tickets.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Tennessee?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Tennessee Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Bartlett on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.