This weekend in Clarksville: Christmas on the Cumberland, at the Speedway

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – This weekend you can enjoy the last lights of Christmas, ahead of mid-week New Year’s celebrations.

Christmas on the Cumberland

• Where: McGregor Park, 640 N. Riverside Drive
• When: Nov. 22-Jan. 2, 5-10 p.m. (weather permitting)
• Cost: Free
• Details: Enjoy more than 1 million sparkling lights along the Cumberland Riverwalk. For more, contact parksrec@cityofclarksville.com or call 931-645-7476.

Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show

• Where: Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds, 1600 Needmore Road
• When: Nov. 25-Jan. 4, 5:30-10 p.m. (closing at 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday). (Dec 27-30 5.30-8 p.m.)
• Cost: $33 per carload (up to 7 people); $55 for vans with more than 8 people; $110 per tour bus
• Details: Enjoy more than 1 mile of holiday lights – over 3 million total – from the warmth of your vehicle. Special discounts available.

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

• Where: Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, Main Location
• When: Wednesday, Dec. 31. Festivities begin at 11 a.m.; balloon drop and countdown at noon
• Cost: Free
• Details: Families are invited to ring in 2026 early with music, dancing, crafts, treats and interactive activities for all ages. The celebration culminates with a balloon drop at noon, offering all the excitement of New Year’s Eve at a kid-friendly hour. No registration is required. For more information, visit clarksville.org.

Montgomery County New Year’s Eve Party

• Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
• When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-midnight
• Cost: Free
• Details: Ring in 2026 at Downtown Commons with live music, dancing, food trucks, a photo booth, a balloon drop, and a surprise at midnight. The community celebration is presented by Montgomery County and Austin Peay State University.

| MORE: For more Clarksville things to do, check out the Holiday Fun Guide and the Clarksville Events calendar.