Chamber West Holiday Happy Hour. Join Chamber West for a networking Holiday Happy Hour. Courtyard by Marriott Green Hills, 3800 Bedford Avenue. Free to members, $25 for non-members. Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Information

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

Retail Committee

This monthly meeting is for retailers, Maury Alliance Staff, and city officials to get together and brainstorm ideas and best practices for the small business community of Maury County. All retailers are welcome to attend. Maury Alliance Downstairs Conference Room. 106 West 6th St. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

THROUGH DEC. 15

Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Donate new, unwrapped toys for local children. Hendersonville Chamber,100 Country Club Drive, #104; Gallatin Chamber, 118 W Main Street, Gallatin, or the office of Takacs McGinnis, 104 Wyncrest Way, Hendersonville. Information: 615 824-2571

THURDAY, DEC. 8

WELL: Women Empowering Leadership and Learning

WELL, Women Empowering Leadership and Learning, is an initiative of the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce focused on strengthening relationships, tackling issues, developing solutions, and building up a community that empowers and embraces female leaders. The Gathering Place by Bit of Heaven, 450 West Main Street, Gallatin. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Gallatin Chamber Member: $18, Non-members: $25. Information

THROUGH DEC. 24

Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights

This attraction is the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival and will feature a 200-foot-long dragon, holiday-themed scenes, over 1,000 silk lanterns and decorated displays. Santa will visit each night from Friday, Nov. 25-Saturday, Dec. 24. Single night admission: Adults & teens: $19, Children: (2-12) $15, under 2: free. Members receive $2 off admission. Parking: $8 per car. Information

DEC. 10-11

Dickens of a Christmas

Downtown Franklin is hosting two days of Victorian Era and Dickens-inspired celebration. Guests will enjoy festive food and drink, children’s activities, live music, carolers and outstanding arts & crafts. There will be photo opportunities including Snow at the Courthouse along with photos with Santa and the characters from the stories of Charles Dickens such as, Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim from A Christmas Carol. Special features include the Victorian Village, KidZone, Gold Fish Swim Academy, Hard Bargain Association, StudioTenn and We Rock the Spectrum, the Main Stage, USA, an Acoustic Stage, Whiskey Lounge, the Beer Garden, a town sign-along and much more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

Marshmallow Hikes

Spend time with family and friend during a pleasant hike in the wintery woods followed by roasted marshmallow and hot chocolate. The annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes take place on select dates in the winter months. Fee: $10 per hiker. Hike start times: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road South, Brentwood. Additional dates: Dec. 23,27,28,29, 30 and 31. Jan. 7, 14. Information