An after-school program at the Old Hickory library for children in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Local author and pediatric speech-language pathologist Marie Martinez leads a playful story time, with simple language activities for babies, toddlers, and caregivers.

A free gentle yoga class at the Old Hickory library, part of Nashville Public Library's Be Well series.

A casual afternoon of puzzles and coloring at the Old Hickory library, a low-key way to ease into the weekend.

A lantern-lit evening tour of the mansion and grounds, with early 19th-century holiday décor and Jackson family Christmas stories. Tickets are $50.

A cozy community screening of You've Got Mail at Duckbill Bookshop, with a themed swag bag and movie snacks. Tickets are limited.

Closing ceremony for the Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage's 11th annual Field of Honor: 1,000 American flags honoring veterans and supporting charitable causes. Welcome and invocation, remarks from the Field of Honor co-chairs, and Taps. The public is invited. Sponsored flags can be picked up at the field right after the ceremony; after Nov. 14, at Pinnacle Financial Partners, 424 Donelson Pike, through Dec. 4 during business hours. Public viewing Nov. 12-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

A casual morning of puzzles and coloring at the Old Hickory library, a low-key way to ease into the weekend.

A lantern-lit evening tour of the mansion and grounds, with early 19th-century holiday décor and Jackson family Christmas stories. Tickets are $50.

Drop off clothes and household goods behind your car; Thriftsmart volunteers will collect them, and the church uses the resulting gift cards to help people in need.

Songs and stories for families at the Old Hickory library.

The Old Hickory Area Chamber of Commerce gathers members and guests for its Thanksgiving luncheon, hosted this year by Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village on Robinson Road. Tickets are $20.50 through the Chamber.