Nashville Children’s Theatre

Four Eric Carle books come to life onstage with puppets and bright color, made for ages 3 to 8. It runs through winter break and into the first weekend of January.Where: Nashville Children's Theatre, Nashville, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page.

A mouse, an elf and a determined little girl set out to find out why Santa skipped her house last year. The theatre lists it for all ages, so it works as a whole-family holiday show.Where: Nashville Children's Theatre, Nashville, Tenn.Details and any registration: event page.