Chattanooga is the place to be. It's fun and there's always something to do, especially around the holiday season! Here's some great events around the Chattanooga area that will help get you in the holiday spirit!
See the Chattanooga Zoo transformed into a magical wonderland! Visit the
animals and watch them open their Christmas presents. Get your picture
taken with Santa Claus and enjoy fun holiday games and crafts.
Admission: $8.95 for adults, $5.95 (ages 3 - 12) and Under 3, Free.
Annual Holiday Lights signify the holiday season at the Chattanooga Zoo.
Members receive half off ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased in
advance at the Zoo Gift Shop.
November - 30
December - 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22
One of our most popular annual events, North Pole Limited train
rides have been a family tradition since 1999. During the magical
holiday season, trains take riders on an imaginary journey to the North
Pole. Along the way, you’ll be treated to refreshments, storytelling,
and occasional sing-a-longs. As the train gently rolls down the rails, a
number of lighted displays can be seen outside.
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum operates special
Holiday Dinner Trains for the Christmas season. The trips will include a four-course dining experience on board a restored
1924 dining car. The excursion trains will depart from Grand Junction Station at
6:00 pm in the evening, traveling at a leisurely pace through portions
of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to
Grand Junction. The travel time is just right for the complete meal on a
vintage dining car.
Nov 16th- Jan 5th 6-9PM
For the holiday season, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights is a
holiday tradition where Joy, Wonder and Magic await! Create a cool new
tradition this year as the Enchanted Garden of Lights celebrates its
18th year featuring the North Pole Adventure. New features this year
include more LED Lights as a part of our transition to all LEDs, a polar
bear baby, and
Dinner with Santa Event!
* My family goes to this every year and my daughter LOVES IT!
Ruby Red Christmas
Fridays & Saturdays in December
It's a "Ruby Red Christmas" Fridays & Saturdays in December. Enjoy a
classic holiday Christmas at Ruby Falls. As you approach the Cavern
Castle it's snowing! During your tour you will meet wonderful costumed
characters as you are surrounded by holiday acoustical music. After your
tour you can encourage the children to visit the North Pole Workshop
for festive activities and take a carriage ride!
The Nutcracker
12/7/2012 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
12/8/2012 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
12/9/2012 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Join Chattanooga Ballet and the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra for
Tchaikovsky's classic holiday ballet. Tickets are available now from
Chattanooga Ballet.
The Singing Christmas Tree
Dec 1st
The Chattanooga Boys Choir celebrates one of the city's most
time-honored holiday traditions with this special 50th anniversary
performance! The CBC will be joined by Ballet Tennessee, musicians from
the CSO Youth Orchestra, and an alumni choir formed for this special
event. All seats reserved from $10 to $30 plus convenience fees. Tickets
are on sale at the Auditorium box office and online.
Holiday Starlight & holiday boat parades
12/8/2012 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Enjoy the Starlight parade with over 50 entries including Santa himself
followed by the popular boat parade on the downtown river.
Admission is Free!