Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites you to come out and enjoy free activities at Christmas on the Cumberland

Clarksville, TN – Children of all ages are encouraged to come to Christmas on the Cumberland for fun, family-friendly activities. Christmas on the Cumberland is open nightly from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday, and 5:00pm to 11:00pm Fridays and Saturdays through January 3rd, 2015. Admission to the event is free.

Activities will take place from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, this Friday and Saturday, December 19th and 20th.

Think you’d make a great elf? Grab your friends Friday evening and try your hand at ‘Elf School,’ complete with Christmas-themed relays and challenges. Graduate from Elf School to earn a diploma and become an honorary elf!

Saturday evening, children and their families can craft a holiday ornament filled with wishes and magic snow, Santa will be there, too; parents, don’t forget your cameras!

Visitors are also encouraged to help local nonprofits in need by participating in Giving on the Cumberland by taking a “request ornament” from a Christmas tree in the McGregor Park Museum and bringing their donation to the Clarksville Parks and Recreation main office (102 Public Square) during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, or to the museum December 19th-20th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, where you’ll also be given a chance to meet the participating nonprofits.

Visit www.cityofclarksville.com/christmas for a full schedule of activities.

Christmas on the Cumberland is presented by the City of Clarksville and sponsored by US Bank.

About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department

The mission of the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture.

To learn more, visit www.cityofclarksville.com, like us on Facebook, or call 931.645.7476.