Get ready to jingle all the way at the 3rd Annual Nooga Santa Pub Crawl—Chattanooga’s ultimate holiday event—on Saturday, December 13, 2025! Toss on your Santa suit (or not—it’s totally up to you!) and join us for a festive crawl through the Scenic City’s best bars!
We loved Fall Coffee Week so much that we’re brewing up the last of three coffee extravaganzas! After savoring Chill Week and Fall Coffee Week, the Nooga Holiday Coffee Trail caps off the series with festive flavors from December 15-21, 2025! Get ready to explore the Scenic City’s best local coffee shops and their holiday menus! 🎅
Bundle up and toast the season at the Nooga Holiday Cocktail Trail, lighting up the Scenic City from December 15-21, 2025! With Christmas trees aglow and the chill in the air, it’s time to sip your way through Chattanooga’s best bars and restaurants in the grand finale of the Chattanooga Cocktail Week series!
The holiday season is in full swing, and Hits 96 is inviting the community to join in spreading joy and warmth through its annual Teddy Bear Bonanza! In partnership with the UTC Mocs, the station is collecting BRAND NEW Teddy Bears to benefit children at the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger.
Burlaep Print & Press • Winter Market • Local Vendors | Live Christmas Music from Abbi Ellis Donalson | Food Truck: Wei To Go | Live Clay Workshop with Scenic City Clay Arts (More Info & Register Here) | Winter Seasonal Drink Drop • 11:00 – 5:00 pm
Shop the Market at Presents: Christmas in the Country | Old McDonald Farm • Join us for a magical day filled with festive activities, including shopping at the market for homemade art, crafts, food, and treats. Twinkling lights, carolers, and a cozy atmosphere make it a cherished holiday experience for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season in a truly special way • 10:00 – 4:00 pm
The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection• Cookies with the Clauses • Bring a $10 donation or a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive a festive box to fill with a delighted assortment of holiday cookies- our way of saying “Thank you!” • Plus, don’t miss out on your change to capture the magic of the season with a photo alongside Santa & Mrs. Claus! • Join us in making the holidays brighter for everyone! • 2:00 pm
Dept. of Community Development• 2nd Annual Holiday Market • Join us at the John A. Patten Center | 3202 Kelly’s Ferry Road to tie a ribbon on your Christmas shopping AND enjoy some holiday cheer • Crafts | Music | Local Vendors | Festive Treats | More • Noon – 4:00 pm
Wreaths Across Chattanooga • Chattanooga National Cemetery • We encourage everyone to dress for the weather, in layers if possible. Wear a pair of comfortable shoes you don’t mind if they get dirty and a pair of gloves because the Wreaths we lay are fresh • Shuttles will begin running from Erlanger about 7:30 am
Clayton Homes of Hixson • Cookies & Cocoa With Santa • Enjoy a cozy afternoon filled with cookies, hot cocoa, and festive fun for the whole family. Capture as many photos with Santa as you’d like, write your letters to Santa, and make joyful memories you’ll treasure all season long. • Free Family Event | Cookies & Hot Cocoa | Photos with Santa & The Chattanooga Elf | Letters to Santa • Bring your friends and family, and let’s make this holiday season merry and bright! • 11:00- 2:00 pm
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • Chattanooga Ballet’s The Nutcracker • Southeastern Trust proudly presents Chattanooga Ballet’s enchanting performance of The Nutcracker, featuring the Chattanooga Symphony playing live and over 200 students from Chattanooga Ballet’s School. Join young Clara at her parents’ holiday party, where she receives a magical Nutcracker from her godfather, Drosselmeyer. This gift sparks an adventure, transporting Clara from the battlefield with the Rat King to the enchanting Land of Snow and the dazzling Land of Sweets. You will marvel at the dolls that spring into a dance, and be captivated by the swirling snowflakes on stage. This timeless tale of courage and wonder is perfect for the whole family. Chattanooga Ballet invites you to celebrate the season with Chattanooga’s most cherished holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! • Get Tickets Here • 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Creative Discovery Museum • Cookie Decorating • Create sweet memories with your family this holiday season! On select dates, guests can purchase shortbread cookies to decorate with icing and sprinkles in Kaleidoscope Corner as a holiday treat during their Museum visit. Cookies can be purchased in advance as an add-on to a general admission ticket for $6/cookie. Cookies purchased at the ticket desk will be $8/cookie. Access pricing is available on-site with valid identification (an EBT card and photo ID) for $4/cookie • Limited supply will be available each day, so we encourage you to buy in advance! • More Info Here • Noon – 4:00 pm
Holiday Events | Today After 3:00 pm
City of Red Bank | Christmas Festival & Parade • Come join friends, family, and the Red Bank community for some festive holiday fun. • Festival at 3:00 pm & Parade at 6:00 pm
Chickamauga Community Christmas Parade • Come to beautiful historic downtown Chickamauga and celebrate Christmas with our community. We will be parading Christmas nostalgia down Gordon Street and Cove Rd. • 7:00 pm
Chattanooga Zoo • Asian Lantern Festival• The Asian Lantern Festival is back with an entirely new collection of hand-crafted silk lanterns! In the Forest of Fantasy, you’ll discover fire-breathing dragons, fairies, mythical beasts, forest creatures and even Santa in his workshop! Hundreds of glowing lanterns create nearly 50 distinct scenes across the Zoo, and interactive displays and games add to the fun • Please note that indoor exhibits will be closed and most resident Zoo animals will not be visible
Take pictures with Santa Claus in the education building! This experience is free with festival admission, just make sure to bring your own phone or camera to snap a photo. Santa will be at the festival until 8 p.m. each night!
The Boneyard • Chattanooga Circus Collective Presents: Cirque du Slay • This isn’t your grandma’s Christmas special – unless grams lives for girly pop and drag queens! Expect glitter, glamour, and fa la la la fabulousness • Dress code: Campy Holiday Extravaganza – come to SLAY, sparkle, and werk those winter looks, honey • Night or Aerials | Drag | Burlesque | Costume Contest | Dance Party • Get TIckets Here • 6:00 pm
Barrelhouse Ballroom • The Afternooners Present: A Nooner’s Christmas • With Le Gato & Sloppy Street Tacos • “The Afternooners are Chattanooga’s high-voltage jam machine, fusing funk, jazz, reggae, rock, and blues into unstoppable, genre-smashing grooves. They’ve lit up stages supporting Dopapod, Papadosio, and Cherub, and jamming alongside Jojo Hermann of Widespread Panic, earning their place among the Southeast’s must-see live acts. Festivals like Riverfront Nights and the Riverbend Music Festival have felt their fire, but nothing beats the real thing. One show, and you’ll get it.” • Get $15 Tickets Here • 21+ | Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 8:00 pm
The Woodshop • A Very LVNDR Christmas • A LVNDR Christmas: where soul meets season. Join us for two nights of smooth neo-soul and festive funk with LVNDR featuring special guests. That’s right, two full nights of the hottest holiday grooves you won’t wanna miss. Dress to impress — cocktail attire encouraged. Enjoy a specialty holiday menu featuring our smoked prime rib and turkey dinner, festive Christmas cocktails, and limited reserved seating for an intimate, soulful holiday experience. • Get Tickets Here • Doors at 6:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm
Barking Legs Theater • Julie The Queer Who Saved Christmas • Seed Theatre’s beloved holiday tradition returns! Join us for Julie, The Queer that Saved Christmas — a heartfelt, queer-centered story about family, identity, and rediscovering the true meaning of love during the holidays. Written by trans icon Brianna Jean, and brought back annually as our queer holiday staple, Julie is a beautiful, heartwarming story about reuniting family, and finding connections between religious parents and their queer children. Follow the Mitchell family as they reunite with their adult child, Tiffany, a young trans woman returning home for the first time in years. Through humor, tenderness, conflict, and growth, the family learns what it means to truly show up for one another. This emotional, uplifting story celebrates acceptance, queer resilience, and the power of embracing loved ones exactly as they are • Get Tickets Here • 7:00 pm
Cigar International East Ridge • Holiday Party • Grab your most FESTIVE fits and get ready! It’s our HOLIDAY PARTY! We’re getting the party started with live entertainment | humidor deals | drink specials | & so much more! • 4:00 pm
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • Chattanooga Ballet’s The Nutcracker • Southeastern Trust proudly presents Chattanooga Ballet’s enchanting performance of The Nutcracker, featuring the Chattanooga Symphony playing live and over 200 students from Chattanooga Ballet’s School. Join young Clara at her parents’ holiday party, where she receives a magical Nutcracker from her godfather, Drosselmeyer. This gift sparks an adventure, transporting Clara from the battlefield with the Rat King to the enchanting Land of Snow and the dazzling Land of Sweets. You will marvel at the dolls that spring into a dance, and be captivated by the swirling snowflakes on stage. This timeless tale of courage and wonder is perfect for the whole family. Chattanooga Ballet invites you to celebrate the season with Chattanooga’s most cherished holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! • Get Tickets Here • 2:00 & 7:30 pm
The Walker Theatre • Robert Earl Keen Presents “The Greatest Christmas on Earth” • No two creative lives unfold the same way, and for Robert Earl Keen, the story was never going to end with a quiet retreat. After decades on the road, with 21 albums, countless shows, songs sung by legends like George Strait and The Highwaymen, and honors ranging from the BMI Troubadour Award to the Texas A&M Distinguished Alumni Award, he might have had every reason to slow down. But Keen has always seen the open road as a beginning, never an end • Get Tickets Here • 8:00 pm
Metro Tab Church • Jingle Jam Christmas Spectacular & Live Concert • It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you’re invited to join family and friends at an oh-so-jolly celebration! • This year at Jingle Jam, you’ll enjoy harmonious medleys of holiday songs from some of your favorite Christmas movies — all brought to life in a joyful, one-of-a-kind concert experience. • But that’s just the beginning… Before the concert begins, you will enjoy food trucks, inflatables & snowball fights, a gingerbread house competition, ornament decorating and more! • Take photos with beloved characters like: The Grinch, Queen Elsa, Frosty, Rudolph, and Santa Claus himself! PLUS — this year we’re adding new character meet & greets! Come say hello to Elsa’s sister Anna, along with the Miser Brothers — Snow Miser and Heat Miser. • Jingle Jam is free and it’s festive! So, bring your family and friends and let’s celebrate the greatest gift of all. Space and seating are limited so don’t be late! • 5:00 pm
Holiday Events | Month Long & Pop Ups
Ice on the Landing • First Horizon Pavilion • Enjoy open air ice skating under a protected cover • This classic winter tradition is fun for all ages during the holiday season in our bustling Southside! • Open November 22 – February 1st
Rates: Adults $14 Every Day • $12.00 Children (12 and under) Every Day • Skating fees include skate rentals (price remains the same if you provide your own skates) | (60 minute skate sessions)
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Celebrating 31 Years of Holiday Enchantment!• Warm your heart during Chattanooga’s most magical holiday celebration. Experience Rock City as a nighttime winter wonderland. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season amidst the unparalleled natural beauty of this enchanted place. This uniquely festive light experience has become a beloved holiday tradition to share with family and friends
Grand Corridor Trail | Experience the nostalgia and grandeur of the first Enchanted Garden of Lights as you discover the original Rock City peace doves, the nativity scene, and Toyland.
Swing-A-Long Bridge Trail | Adventure through a wintry wonderland and across the famous swing-a-long bridge* and take in the breathtaking nighttime view at Lovers Leap. *Stone Bridge will also be open as an alternate route
Hall of the Mountain King Trail| Wander through a magical mixture of gardens, rocks, and fantasy as you weave through the Hall of the Mountain King and discover what Rock City’s gnomes have always been up to.
Fairyland Caverns Trail| Explore the wonder of stories while you venture through a throwback to Rock City’s history of artistic innovation with Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village.
Carter Cliffs Trail| Travel down Christmas Tree Lane and step back in time to a 1930s holiday at Carter Cliffs, the original Rock City home, where Santa and his workshop await. New this year, guests can also enter Carter Cliffs to visit the front patio and endulge in delicious hot choocolate.
Times & Tickets | Tickets Sold Online Only • Adults: Starting at $31 & Children (ages 3-12): Starting at $21 • Open nightly 4:00 – 10:30 pm (11:30 pm peak nights) • More Info & Tickets Here • Open Now – January 4th (Closed Christmas Eve)
Tennessee Aquarium | “Holiday Under the Peaks” • Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium! • A festive adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises throughout your tour including:
Electric Eel Tree | The Aquarium’s Electric Eel, Miguel Wattson, serves as unofficial tree-lighter in the Rivers of the World gallery
SCUBA Claus Dives | Diving in the River Journey building Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm | November 29 – December 21st
Santa Photos| Santa photos will be available for an additional fee for guests at the Tennessee Aquarium on 12 select dates from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24.
Festive Forest | Miller Park• The 3rd Annual Festive Forest is Coming to Miller Park! • Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Better Business Bureau (BBB), EPB, and Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Festive Forest, lighting up Miller Park • This magical event is free and open to the entire community, bringing together the spirit of the season with a fun display of creatively decorated trees. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays, support local trusted businesses and non-profits, and make unforgettable memories with family and friends • The trees will sparkle in Miller Park for five festive weeks — from Now – January 1, 2026, so there’s plenty of time to come experience the wonder!
EPB Holiday Windows | Join us for the annual unveiling of the holiday windows. Be among the first to find out this year’s theme and celebrate a uniquely Chattanooga tradition that dates to World War II. Windows will remain open to the community through New Year’s Day. EPB’s decorations extend to Miller Park across Market Street. EPB also partners with the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia and the City of Chattanooga to bring the Festive Forest to life • Visitors can park in EPB’s downtown garage, nearby lots or on-street, metered parking • Now – New Years
Holiday Events | Month Long & Pop Ups Cont.
No Hard Feelings | Miracle On Broad Street • Christmas Pop Up Bar • The Ultimate Decorated Christmas Bar • Plenty of New & Holiday Oriented Drinks & Cocktails • 21+ •Live Now – New Years Eve
Bless Yer Heart | Sippin’ Santa • The Ultimate Tropical Holiday Pop Up Christmas Bar • We will be all decked out and slinging tropical drinks in fun mugs all the way until 2026 • 21+ • Live Now – New Years
Unknown • Holidays at Hogwarts | Christmas Bar Pop Up • You loved it so much last year we had to bring it back — complete with frozen & classic Butterbeer, Magical Hot Chocolate, and all-new themed drinks to keep the holiday cheer flowing • 21+ • Live Now – Jan. 4th
TailGate Brewery • Station 9 ¾ | A Harry Potter Christmas • We’re beyond thrilled to bring the magic of our pop-ups to the Chattanooga scene. You aren’t going to want to miss this TailGate quidditch scene, exclusive cocktails, and photo-worthy scenery in our historic building • Now LIVE – January
Sleepyhead Coffee • Polar Espresso | A Sleepyhead Holiday Pop Up • This season we are decking the halls at both locations!! Expect a festive new menu filled with favorites like gingerbread, brown sugar sage, peppermint mocha and more. Look out for limited edition holiday mugs, fresh pastries including vegan/gf bread pudding and holiday donuts, and a few surprises we cannot wait to share. We are ready to end 2025 on a high note, and we want you along for the ride… so all aboard the Polar Espresso, because the train is pulling in soon! • Live Now – January 4th
Paloma Bar de Tapas • North Paloma Holiday Pop Up • North Paloma is BACK with our boldest holiday cocktail menu yet + festive events loading • Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 pm • Friday & Saturday: 4:00 – Midinight • Live Now – January 10th
The Greenhouse by Oddstory • Naughty or Nice Christmas Pop Up • Complete with Santa cheer and Krampus chaos, we’re going even bigger and better than we did last year! Choose from our Naughty or Nice food and drink menu, all month long!! • Live Now – NYE
Holidays at Ruby Falls • Return to a simpler time on Lookout Mountain at Ruby Falls. Discover magical views, twinkling holiday lights on the Village Plaza, and festive cheer in historic Ruby Falls Castle with special activities. Add your holiday wish to the Forest of Wishes, enjoy iconic cave adventures, and stay for a casual meal, local craft beer, seasonal treats and hot cocoa by the fireplace at Castle Cafe. Celebrate the most magical time of the year at Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain! Cave adventure tickets not required to enjoy the historic cafe • Santa Schedule: TBA • More Info & Tickets Here • Now – December 24th
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • Polar Express 3D Imax • Experiencing this holiday tale on the giant six-story screen has become a family tradition for many. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks upon a journey of self-discovery, showing him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Audiences are drawn into this immersive film, grasping at falling snowflakes, ducking as the train screeches into their lap, and feeling the howl of the steam whistle in surround sound • See Times, Dates, & Get Tickets Here • Daily Now – December 28th
Chattanooga Trolley • Holiday Lights Trolley Tour with Asian Lantern Festival Visit• Experience the magic of the season with our Holiday Lights Trolley Tour in Chattanooga, TN! This enchanting journey includes stops at the stunning Festive Forest in Miller Park, where twinkling lights illuminate the trees, and the captivating EPB holiday windows display that brings festive cheer to downtown. The tour culminates with an unforgettable visit to the Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo, featuring breathtaking handcrafted lanterns and vibrant displays (admission included). Join us for a night filled with wonder and holiday spirit! • Get Tickets Here • Prices: Adults $35 | Children $26 | Seniors and Military $31 • Wednesday – Sunday at 6:00 pm | Now – December 31st
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • Holiday Train Rides & Experiences:
North Pole Limited Christmas Train | As our most popular annual event, North Pole Limited train rides have been a family tradition since 1999 at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. 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 and storytelling while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. As the North Pole Limited train gently rolls down the rails, a number of lighted displays can be seen outside. When you arrive at the North Pole, Santa will come on board for a special visit with all the passengers • More Info & Tickets Here
Santa Hiwassee Holiday | Santa’s Hiwassee Holiday Train is a round-trip one-hour and 15-minute ride along the beautiful Hiwassee River Gorge. Features of this ride include: writing a letter to Santa, a gingerbread cookie, chocolate milk, and a special visit from Santa! • More Info & Tickets Here
Nightcap with St. Nick | Celebrate the holidays while enjoying a nightcap with St. Nick! Begin your holiday festivities on a one hour train ride with all the bright trimmings of the season. This experience includes two drinks, a delicious sweet and savory treat box, a souvenir bell, keepsake boarding pass, and a visit from Santa • More Info & Tickets Here
Let’s Go Fort O | Winter Skating at Stable 41 • Winter Skating at Stable 41 is a fun twist on generational fun where you can glide through some magical moments as you create lifelong memories. Stable 41 is in the heart of Fort Oglethorpe’s historic district, just a block off Highway 27 at 214 1st Street, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. • As a bonus, you can skate no matter the weather because it’s not ice – it’s better and under the cover of Stable 41 Pavillion • Tickets are just $10 • Wednesday – Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm | Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day • More Info & Tickets Here•Open Now – January 3rd
Mayfield Farm Park • A Merry Mayfield Christmas • Experience the magic of the holiday season at A Merry Mayfield Christmas. Bring the whole family to enjoy over 40 fun-filled farm activities, including our popular zip line, hay rides, mountain slides, and jumping pillow. This year, we’re adding an extra touch of holiday cheer with special Christmas activities, like visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, letter writing to Santa, cookie decorating, ornament crafting, and stuffing your very own stuffed animal. Don’t miss our newest attraction—Mayfield Farm Park’s Silo Light Show! Our Christmas Story Silo Light Show is sure to dazzle and fill everyone with the Christmas spirit. Come make cherished holiday memories with us at Mayfield Farm Park! • More Info & Get Tickets Here • Now – December 23rd • Open Fridays – Sundays from 2:00 – 8:00 pm
Free Rides | GoCart
GOCART is an electric shuttle in downtown Chattanooga. We provide free rides and a great experience in the Downtown & Southside Area!
Click Here or Give us a call at 423-269-1100 to catch a ride
Burlaep Print & Press • Winter Market • Local Vendors | Live Christmas Music from Abbi Ellis Donalson | Food Truck: Wei To Go | Live Clay Workshop with Scenic City Clay Arts (More Info & Register Here) | Winter Seasonal Drink Drop • 11:00 – 5:00 pm
Shop the Market at Presents: Christmas in the Country | Old McDonald Farm • Join us for a magical day filled with festive activities, including shopping at the market for homemade art, crafts, food, and treats. Twinkling lights, carolers, and a cozy atmosphere make it a cherished holiday experience for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season in a truly special way • 10:00 – 4:00 pm
Chattanooga Theatre Centre • Annie • Winner of seven Tony Awards®, Annie is the heartwarming musical based on the classic comic strip. Set in 1930s New York, it follows the plucky orphan Annie as she escapes the clutches of the wicked Miss Hannigan, wins over billionaire Oliver Warbucks, and sets out to find her long-lost parents. With timeless songs like “Tomorrow,” Annie is a beloved, family-friendly favorite full of hope, humor, and heart. • Get Tickets Here • 2:30 & 7:30 pm
Happening Before 4:00 pm Cont.
We’re Not Really Runners Chattanooga • Today: TBA | 2 Miles • If you’re new to WNRR, we are an inclusive run club that is all about socializing and having a good time! Whether you come to walk, jog, or run, there’s a place for you at WNRR • 9:00 am
The Chattanooga Public Library• Looking to get outside with your family this summer? We can help! Stop by a branch to check out a FREE pass to Chattanooga Zoo, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center and Chattanooga Audubon Society! • • • Todays Activities:
Burlaep Print & Press • Winter Market • Local Vendors | Live Christmas Music from Abbi Ellis Donalson | Food Truck: Wei To Go | Live Clay Workshop with Scenic City Clay Arts (More Info & Register Here) | Winter Seasonal Drink Drop • 11:00 – 5:00 pm
Dept. of Community Development• 2nd Annual Holiday Market • Join us at the John A. Patten Center | 3202 Kelly’s Ferry Road to tie a ribbon on your Christmas shopping AND enjoy some holiday cheer • Crafts | Music | Local Vendors | Festive Treats | More • Noon – 4:00 pm
Shop the Market at Presents: Christmas in the Country | Old McDonald Farm • Join us for a magical day filled with festive activities, including shopping at the market for homemade art, crafts, food, and treats. Twinkling lights, carolers, and a cozy atmosphere make it a cherished holiday experience for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season in a truly special way • 10:00 – 4:00 pm
Soddy-Daisy Market • Poe’s Tavern • Join us every Saturday for the Soddy-Daisy Market! Located at the beautiful Poe’s Tavern Park, our market brings together a vibrant mix of local artisans, farmers, and crafters, offering a wide variety of unique, handmade, and homegrown items • Poe’s Tavern Park, 9817 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 • Come and support your local community, shop for one-of-a-kind finds, and enjoy a delightful atmosphere with friends and family • 8:00 – Noonish
St. Albans Hixson Market • Located 7514 Hixson Pike • Support local vendors, enjoy Live Music from The Scarley Love Conspiracy and free refreshments • A small community market with variety from local farmers & artisans. You will find fresh produce, canned goods & plants (in season), beef & pork, eggs, baked goods, seasonings, teas, lotions & soaps, jewelry, arts & crafts, t-shirts & more! • 9:30 – 12:30 pm
Events After 4:00 pm
Art House Chattanooga• Sketch & Poetry Night• Sketch & Poetry Night at Art House Chattanooga is an open mic, open sketch experience where your voice and your art take center stage. Local and regional creatives will fill the walls with inspiring art and poetry — and as you create, you’ll be inspired too. Join us for a night where the pages truly come to life! • 7:00 – 11:00 pm
The Boneyard • Chattanooga Circus Collective Presents: Cirque du Slay • This isn’t your grandma’s Christmas special – unless grams lives for girly pop and drag queens! Expect glitter, glamour, and fa la la la fabulousness • Dress code: Campy Holiday Extravaganza – come to SLAY, sparkle, and werk those winter looks, honey • Night or Aerials | Drag | Burlesque | Costume Contest | Dance Party • Get TIckets Here • 6:00 pm
Chattanooga Theatre Centre • Annie • Winner of seven Tony Awards®, Annie is the heartwarming musical based on the classic comic strip. Set in 1930s New York, it follows the plucky orphan Annie as she escapes the clutches of the wicked Miss Hannigan, wins over billionaire Oliver Warbucks, and sets out to find her long-lost parents. With timeless songs like “Tomorrow,” Annie is a beloved, family-friendly favorite full of hope, humor, and heart. • Get Tickets Here • 2:30 & 7:30 pm
Events After 4:00 pm Cont.
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater• Rolling Stones – At the Max • First released in 1991, Rolling Stones – At the Max is the critically acclaimed concert film starring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, and Bill Wyman. Filmed during the band’s 1990 Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour, the result was the first-ever feature-length IMAX concert film, showcasing the incomparable talents of the Rolling Stones and their stadium-filling power. Packed with career-defining performances of iconic hits including “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Brown Sugar,” “Start Me Up,” and more, the film puts audiences at the heart of the crowd, where every moment is enhanced by IMAX’s unmatched scale and sound. • Get Tickets Here • 6:00 pm
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater• The Shining • For the first time ever, Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece, The Shining, can be experienced in IMAX, showcasing the iconic horror classic like never before. Academy Award® winner Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall star in director Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s disturbing blockbuster horror novel. Writer Jack Torrance (Nicholson), a former alcoholic, accepts a job as the winter caretaker for a hotel high in the Rocky Mountains, isolating him, his wife (Duvall) and their psychic young son until spring. But when the first blizzard blocks the only road out, the hotel’s stored energy from evil past deeds begins to drive Jack insane…and there may be no escape for his family in this haunting story of madness, memory and violence. • Get Tickets Here • 7:45 pm
Live Music: Downtown | Northshore
Downtown
Puckett’s Chattanooga • Bella Lam • Born in Nashville, Bella is a native Tennessean who started singing practically before she could walk. She cut her chops in the Church Choir and on the stages of the Musical Theatre. She found her true calling, however, when she played Carl Perkins’ Guitar at the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. She is a Music Major at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Her music integrates elements from her Tennessee roots and can best be described as southern pop. She sings about the challenges of growing up in the twenty first century. Bella writes and performs music locally with her father Michael • Live Music at 7:30 pm • No Cover • All Ages
Barrelhouse Ballroom • The Afternooners Present: A Nooner’s Christmas • With Le Gato & Sloppy Street Tacos • “The Afternooners are Chattanooga’s high-voltage jam machine, fusing funk, jazz, reggae, rock, and blues into unstoppable, genre-smashing grooves. They’ve lit up stages supporting Dopapod, Papadosio, and Cherub, and jamming alongside Jojo Hermann of Widespread Panic, earning their place among the Southeast’s must-see live acts. Festivals like Riverfront Nights and the Riverbend Music Festival have felt their fire, but nothing beats the real thing. One show, and you’ll get it.” • Get $15 Tickets Here • 21+ | Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 8:00 pm
Songbirds Venue • John Cowan with Allen Shadd & Richard Smith • John Cowan, hailed as the Voice of Newgrass, has been singing his heart out for more than forty years and his soaring vocals have only improved with time. A true innovator, Cowan applies his powerful pipes to genres from country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock – often within the space of a single concert • Allen Shadd is a three-time National Flatpicking champion, winning his most recent title in 2019. He is also a three-time Wayne Henderson guitar competition champion, as well as Merlefest champion, Rockygrass champion and many other state and regional titles that are among his awards • Richard Smith is a British fingerstyle guitarist, renowned for his variety of styles and techniques, entertaining performances and engaging charisma. Inspired by iconic guitarists like Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, Django Reinhardt and Joe Pass, Smith’s unique style blends country, jazz, classical and ragtime influences • Seated Show • Get $31 Tickets Here • Doors at 6:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm
Live Music: Lookout | St. Elmo | Hixson | East Ridge
St. Elmo
The Woodshop• A Very LVNDR Christmas • A LVNDR Christmas: where soul meets season. Join us for two nights of smooth neo-soul and festive funk with LVNDR featuring special guests. That’s right, two full nights of the hottest holiday grooves you won’t wanna miss. Dress to impress — cocktail attire encouraged. Enjoy a specialty holiday menu featuring our smoked prime rib and turkey dinner, festive Christmas cocktails, and limited reserved seating for an intimate, soulful holiday experience. • Get Tickets Here • Doors at 6:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm
Alan Golds Bar • Chattanooga’s Party Place & Drag Show at 12:30 am • 21+ • $5 Cover at the Door • Open till 3:00 am
Comedy
Comedy Catch • Jeff D • Comedian Jeff D has brought houses down all over the country with his unique Southern-style humor, riotous stories, hilarious characters, and satiric point of view. Jeff D resides in New Orleans where he has become a recognized face on the city’s famed performing arts scene. He takes his show to stages across the United States, has appeared in the films Grudge Match and Joe Dirt 2, was featured on NPR’s Bring Your Own, New Orleans storytelling series, was named “Best of the Fest” at the Burbank Comedy Festival in 2018, and can be seen in The Premise on Hulu and Killing It on Peacock. • 18+ • Get $22.49 Show Tickets Here • Show at: 7:00 pm & 9:15 pm
Don’t Tell Comedy |Northshore• Secret Locations: Shhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you the day of the show | Secret Comedians: No spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up! • 21+ • Get $30 Tickets Here • Doors at 7:30 pm
ChattTaste • Chatt Taste Food Tour operates a little different than most food tour companies. The food changes…..often. Each guest is prompted to tell us their dietary restrictions and allergies as part of their profile when booking. This profile is shared with each chef who selects the meal for that tour. We like to refer to this exchange of profiles as speed-dating but with restaurants • Use the NoogaNightlife Promo Code for 15% off Your Tour! • Tours:
Downtown Chattanooga Food Tour • Restaurants Visited – Location 1: Wanderer Chattanooga (local restaurant housed in Hotel Indigo) Location 2: Old Gilman Grill Location 3: Alimentari Location 4: Paloma Bar de Tapas • Locations subject to change due to private events/ seasonal availability • History Takeaways: How Chattanooga’s flood history shaped this area we now know as West Village. How the food and beverage pivoted during COVID and why Chattanooga, TN is being studied around the country + Fun Trivia • Get Your Tickets Here $108.16 • 2:30 & 5:00 pm
MLK Walking Art History & Food Tour • Visit 3 restaurants on Historic MLK Blvd & 1 Brewery. Celebrating black-owned restaurants generations strong. This tour also includes a mural stroll. View 20 + local art installations. Must be 21 or Older • Buy $71 Tickets Here • 2:30 & 5:00 pm
Southside Food Tour • Visit 5 locally-owned Historic Southside staples in 2 hours. Visit Taqueria Jalisco, Slicks, Main St. Meats, Gate 11 Distillery. This variety of food fully encompasses the best of the Historic Southside Chattanooga. • Buy $108.16 Tickets Here • 11:00 & 2:30 pm
ChattaBrunch Food Tour • Food, art, history, and mimosas. The perfect recipe for a great brunch experience. Visit 3 restaurants + 2 special stops along Chattanooga’s Historic District. • Buy $92.86 Tickets Here • 11:00 & 2:30 pm
Cocktail Class • Join us and test your mixology skills! Our lead Bar Staff will guide through the education of libation. Make a custom cocktail from start to finish and be a bartender for the day! Giveaways included in course. • Get $36 Tickets Here • 2:00 pm
Chattanooga Trolley Tour • Welcome to Chattanooga Trolley Tour! Discover the sights of historic Chattanooga with us. Our experienced guide will take you on a leisurely ride through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy learning the area’s rich history, culture and architecture. Book your tour today and experience Chattanooga in a unique and unforgettable way • Tours:
The Flash: 1 hour city tour • A shortened version of our city tour. Tour the city, see all the local attractions, and learn a little of Chattanooga ‘s history along the way • Get Tickets Here • Noon & 1:30 pm
Chattanooga: City Trolley Tour with Coker Museum visit • Showcasing Chattanooga through its history, landscape, art, and culture • Hop aboard the Chattanooga trolley tour bus for a tour around Chattanooga. Our knowledgeable tour guide will show you the city, highlight all the great things to do that our city has to offer, and share tales of the city’s 200 year history. This tour includes stops at the sculpture fields, and the Chattanooga Coker Automotive Museum (admission included) • Get Tickets Here • 3:00 pm
Step aboard the trolley and embark on a chilling journey through the enigmatic streets of Chattanooga. Join us on “The Legends & Shadows Tour: Unveiling Chattanooga’s Dark Secrets” for an unforgettable exploration of the city’s folklore and true crime tales • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 pm
Southern Belle Riverboats • Sights Cruise: Moon Pie. See Chattanooga from the beautiful Tennessee River. The best sightseeing tour in all of Chattanooga. All the way to Lookout Mountain, under the bridges and past the Bluff view Art District • Sets Sail at 3:00 pm • • Sunset Cruise • 1.5 hour cruise. live music. Moon Pie included. See Chattanooga from the beautiful Tennessee River and enjoy the end of the day floating along and listening to music. The best sunset cruise in all of Chattanooga • More Info & Tickets Here • Sets Sail at 6:00 pm • Book Tours Here
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • Missionary Ridge Local • Our most frequent service — called the “”Local”” for short — trips begin at our Grand Junction Station and take passengers over four bridges and through the pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel • Buy Tickets Here • 9:30, 11:00, 12:30 pm
Chattabooga Ghost Walk of Chattanooga TN • Chattabooga Ghost Walk • The Tales of Ghosts and the Grisly Past on this Chattanooga Walking Tour will provide you with an entertaining, historic look at the city of Chattanooga, TN • Guaranteed 90 minutes or longer of creepy stories, ghastly giggles, experiences and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind walking tour that leaves its mark on all who take it • Get Tickets Here • 8:30 pm
Chattanooga Ghost Tours Inc. • Come take a walking ghost tour through downtown Chattanooga with the tour named 1 of the top 10 ghost tours in the US by TripAdvisor! We offer both ghost tours, & ghost hunts with equipment, including an all adult hunt through UTC & Citizens Cemetery featuring the talking Ovilus X • Book This Tour Here • Daily Tours at 8:30 pm
Trolley Pub Chattanooga Bike Bar Pub Crawl • By booking a tour with Trolley Pub, you will have the chance to leisurely pedal with your friends (or make new ones!) and visit some of the coolest spots in Chattanooga! Now legally bring your own beer on the bike! Our quality, hand-crafted bike is made of super lightweight materials for easy pedaling • We offer a Southside Route or a Downtown Route • Tours Every 30 Minutes from 11:00 – 10:00 pm • Book a Tour Here
Outdoors + Active Activities
Outdoor Chattanooga• Sandhill Crane Kayaking Adventure• Join Outdoor Chattanooga this winter for a guided, fully equipped kayak tour through the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge—one of the Southeast’s best birdwatching spots. Just an hour north of Chattanooga, this scenic confluence of the Tennessee and Hiwassee Rivers hosts thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes each year, plus occasional pelicans and other waterfowl. • More Info & Register Here ‹ 8:00 am
We’re Not Really Runners Chattanooga • Today: TBA | 2 Miles • If you’re new to WNRR, we are an inclusive run club that is all about socializing and having a good time! Whether you come to walk, jog, or run, there’s a place for you at WNRR • 9:00 am
High Point Climbing And Fitness | Riverside • Early Bird Special• Early Bird Special – 30% off day passes every Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm • Start your weekends off right! Join us for every Saturday and Sunday morning at Riverside from 10am – 12pm and get 30% off day passes to kick off the day
Experience Chattanooga • Experience Chattanooga is a local small business offering private guided hikes with transportation, professional photography, snacks, waters, and local restaurant discount coupons included. All hikes are led by the owners, Ryan & Hope • Our guided hikes are so much more than simply meeting up for a walk in the woods together. We strive to provide an exceptional, all-inclusive service so that you can make the most of your visit to Chattanooga without worrying how to get to the best views, what to bring, or where to go once you’re out on the hiking trails. We’re here to help you experience the Tennessee outdoors in the easiest & safest way possible. We can’t wait for you to join us in creating memories and photos to last a lifetime! • See & Book All Five of the Awesome Hikes/Adventures They Offer HERE • Remember These are Private, Price is Per Person, Just Whoever You Bring along with the Guides!
Classes + Workshops
The Sweet & Savory Classroom • Parent/Child Gingerbread Houses • Make that dream come true! Our chef instructor will share some of the secrets to making and baking your own gingerbread. Also, we will master royal icing to use as the “glue”. Lastly, you will take everything that you have made and turn it into a unique masterpiece to call your very own! Each child will have a finished gingerbread house to take home! • More Info & Register Here • 2:00 pm
The Sweet & Savory Classroom • “The Classic” (Traditional Ravioli from Scratch) Date Night • We’ll start by mastering the basics with a twist – a “Grilled” Caesar Salad made entirely from scratch. You’ll learn how to create the crispy charred grilled lettuce for a unique flavor, and assemble a salad that’s sure to impress. Next, we’ll delve into the heart of Italian cuisine with our main course: 4 Cheese Ravioli served with a savory pomodoro sauce and delicious Italian Sausage. You’ll learn the secrets to working with fresh pasta dough, crafting the perfect cheese filling, and mastering the art of shaping and sealing ravioli • More Info & Register Here • 7:00 pm
The Chattery• Mat Pilates with The Studio • Mat Pilates with Sara is a gentle yet challenging practice designed to build strength, stability, and flexibility using bodyweight-based exercises on the mat. With her supportive and trauma-informed approach, Sara creates an encouraging space where every body can move with confidence, build resilience, and enjoy the process of moving well. This is a multi-level class suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. This class requires the physical ability to stand up from a seated position on the ground. • More Info & Register Here • 9:00 am
The Chattery• Healing with Nature at Reflection Riding • This journey offers a gently paced, immersive experience designed to bring you fully into the present moment. Stepping away from the busyness of daily life and into the quiet serenity of Reflection Riding’s diverse forests, you’ll be invited to deepen your connection with both yourself and the living Earth—cultivating a more meaningful relationship with the natural world all around you. • More Info & Register Here • 10:00 am
The Chattery• From Surviving to Thriving: Your Midlife Holiday Health Reset • This class is different. With Transformational Health coach Pagely Elledge, you’ll experience health on a whole new level—body, mind, soul, and spirit. A total health transformation isn’t just losing weight or exercising more. It’s healing at the core, shifting beliefs, rewiring habits, and reshaping your identity. True transformation is when you no longer have to “try” to be different—you simply are different • More Info & Register Here • 10:00 am
The Chattery• Countdown to Christmas: An Advent Calendar Book • Join us for a fun and festive workshop where you will construct a one-of-a-kind Countdown to Christmas Book, starting with a handcrafted cover, assembling the signatures, and sewing it all together into a new and personalized creation to keep the season. • More Info & Register Here • 10:00 am
The Chattery• Mindful Movement at The Studio • This class is a blend of BrainDance, Fletcher Pilates, and Yin Yoga. This class is for all levels. It helps to develop mobility, flexibility, balance, focus, creativity and strength. Please wear comfortable clothes and be able to be barefoot. Bring your own yoga mat • More Info & Register Here • 10:30 am
The Chattery• Boarding School: Build Your Own Charcuterie Board • Join us for a deliciously fun afternoon out with Boarding School, a hands-on charcuterie class led by The Chattcuterie Chic! Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a memorable outing with friends, or just want to level up your hosting skills, this class is the perfect way to mix food, fun, and creativity. • More Info & Register Here • 12:30 pm
The Chattery• Cocktail Making Class with Chatt Taste • Join Chatt Taste on Fridays at 4 p.m. as a master mixologist walks you through the steps of creating two cocktails. Some recipes are classics some are custom. Each class concludes with a recipe card to recreate recipes at home with friends and family. What’s Included: All supplies needed to complete TWO cocktails, recipe card, and access to private venue rental. What to Know: Nightcap is located next door to Old Gilman Grill in West Village Chattanooga. Paid parking is available at meters or in adjacent parking garages. • 21 and up only | What to Bring: Valid ID • This class is in partnership with Chatt Taste and The Chattery • More Info & Register Here • 2:00 pm
The Chattery• Handmade Holidays: Paper Trees • Create a festive, one-of-a-kind paper tree to display on your mantle, bookshelf, or holiday table! In this cozy, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple paper crafting techniques while transforming upcycled materials into a beautifully layered décor piece. • More Info & Register Here • 3:00 pm
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Sing It or Wing It• Karaoke All Night • $1 Off Drafts on Saturdays • Cover at the Door • 9:00 pm
Bar Watson • Karaoke in the Great Scotland Yard at 9:00 pm • DJ AV | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Cover at the Door | 21+ • Doors at 6:00 pm
El Trio MR Ringgold • Karaoke Night • Family fun and friendly karaoke in Ringgold. • 6:00 pm (Ringgold)
The Press• Karaoke Night • Karaoke Night at The Press! Feb 11th 7pm!!! Come enjoy a great evening of fun and drinks! • 7:00 pm (Cleveland)
Bowling Spare Time • SPARE TIME AFTER DARK • Take your weekend to the next level with the ultimate late-night party! Spare Time After Dark includes 2 hours of unlimited bowling, the best music, light show, and more for only $14.99 per person • 10:00 – Midnight
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Christmas | Chattanooga 2025
Your Ultimate Guide to Everything Christmas in the Scenic City
Click Here for More InfoNooga Santa Crawl 2025 • Saturday Dec. 13
Get ready to jingle all the way at the 3rd Annual Nooga Santa Pub Crawl—Chattanooga’s ultimate holiday event—on Saturday, December 13, 2025! Toss on your Santa suit (or not—it’s totally up to you!) and join us for a festive crawl through the Scenic City’s best bars!
Click Here for WristbandsNooga Holiday Coffee Trail
We loved Fall Coffee Week so much that we’re brewing up the last of three coffee extravaganzas! After savoring Chill Week and Fall Coffee Week, the Nooga Holiday Coffee Trail caps off the series with festive flavors from December 15-21, 2025! Get ready to explore the Scenic City’s best local coffee shops and their holiday menus! 🎅
Click Here for More InfoNooga Holiday Cocktail Trail
Bundle up and toast the season at the Nooga Holiday Cocktail Trail, lighting up the Scenic City from December 15-21, 2025! With Christmas trees aglow and the chill in the air, it’s time to sip your way through Chattanooga’s best bars and restaurants in the grand finale of the Chattanooga Cocktail Week series!
Click Here for More InfoHits 96 Teddy Bear Bonanza
The holiday season is in full swing, and Hits 96 is inviting the community to join in spreading joy and warmth through its annual Teddy Bear Bonanza! In partnership with the UTC Mocs, the station is collecting BRAND NEW Teddy Bears to benefit children at the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger.
Click Here For More InfoBurlaep Print & Press • Winter Market • Local Vendors | Live Christmas Music from Abbi Ellis Donalson | Food Truck: Wei To Go | Live Clay Workshop with Scenic City Clay Arts (More Info & Register Here) | Winter Seasonal Drink Drop • 11:00 – 5:00 pm
Shop the Market at Presents: Christmas in the Country | Old McDonald Farm • Join us for a magical day filled with festive activities, including shopping at the market for homemade art, crafts, food, and treats. Twinkling lights, carolers, and a cozy atmosphere make it a cherished holiday experience for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season in a truly special way • 10:00 – 4:00 pm
The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection • Cookies with the Clauses • Bring a $10 donation or a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive a festive box to fill with a delighted assortment of holiday cookies- our way of saying “Thank you!” • Plus, don’t miss out on your change to capture the magic of the season with a photo alongside Santa & Mrs. Claus! • Join us in making the holidays brighter for everyone! • 2:00 pm
Dept. of Community Development • 2nd Annual Holiday Market • Join us at the John A. Patten Center | 3202 Kelly’s Ferry Road to tie a ribbon on your Christmas shopping AND enjoy some holiday cheer • Crafts | Music | Local Vendors | Festive Treats | More • Noon – 4:00 pm
Wreaths Across Chattanooga • Chattanooga National Cemetery • We encourage everyone to dress for the weather, in layers if possible. Wear a pair of comfortable shoes you don’t mind if they get dirty and a pair of gloves because the Wreaths we lay are fresh • Shuttles will begin running from Erlanger about 7:30 am
Clayton Homes of Hixson • Cookies & Cocoa With Santa • Enjoy a cozy afternoon filled with cookies, hot cocoa, and festive fun for the whole family. Capture as many photos with Santa as you’d like, write your letters to Santa, and make joyful memories you’ll treasure all season long. • Free Family Event | Cookies & Hot Cocoa | Photos with Santa & The Chattanooga Elf | Letters to Santa • Bring your friends and family, and let’s make this holiday season merry and bright! • 11:00- 2:00 pm
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • Chattanooga Ballet’s The Nutcracker • Southeastern Trust proudly presents Chattanooga Ballet’s enchanting performance of The Nutcracker, featuring the Chattanooga Symphony playing live and over 200 students from Chattanooga Ballet’s School. Join young Clara at her parents’ holiday party, where she receives a magical Nutcracker from her godfather, Drosselmeyer. This gift sparks an adventure, transporting Clara from the battlefield with the Rat King to the enchanting Land of Snow and the dazzling Land of Sweets. You will marvel at the dolls that spring into a dance, and be captivated by the swirling snowflakes on stage. This timeless tale of courage and wonder is perfect for the whole family. Chattanooga Ballet invites you to celebrate the season with Chattanooga’s most cherished holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! • Get Tickets Here • 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Creative Discovery Museum • Cookie Decorating • Create sweet memories with your family this holiday season! On select dates, guests can purchase shortbread cookies to decorate with icing and sprinkles in Kaleidoscope Corner as a holiday treat during their Museum visit. Cookies can be purchased in advance as an add-on to a general admission ticket for $6/cookie. Cookies purchased at the ticket desk will be $8/cookie. Access pricing is available on-site with valid identification (an EBT card and photo ID) for $4/cookie • Limited supply will be available each day, so we encourage you to buy in advance! • More Info Here • Noon – 4:00 pm
City of Red Bank | Christmas Festival & Parade • Come join friends, family, and the Red Bank community for some festive holiday fun. • Festival at 3:00 pm & Parade at 6:00 pm
Chickamauga Community Christmas Parade • Come to beautiful historic downtown Chickamauga and celebrate Christmas with our community. We will be parading Christmas nostalgia down Gordon Street and Cove Rd. • 7:00 pm
Chattanooga Zoo • Asian Lantern Festival • The Asian Lantern Festival is back with an entirely new collection of hand-crafted silk lanterns! In the Forest of Fantasy, you’ll discover fire-breathing dragons, fairies, mythical beasts, forest creatures and even Santa in his workshop! Hundreds of glowing lanterns create nearly 50 distinct scenes across the Zoo, and interactive displays and games add to the fun • Please note that indoor exhibits will be closed and most resident Zoo animals will not be visible
The Boneyard • Chattanooga Circus Collective Presents: Cirque du Slay • This isn’t your grandma’s Christmas special – unless grams lives for girly pop and drag queens! Expect glitter, glamour, and fa la la la fabulousness • Dress code: Campy Holiday Extravaganza – come to SLAY, sparkle, and werk those winter looks, honey • Night or Aerials | Drag | Burlesque | Costume Contest | Dance Party • Get TIckets Here • 6:00 pm
Barrelhouse Ballroom • The Afternooners Present: A Nooner’s Christmas • With Le Gato & Sloppy Street Tacos • “The Afternooners are Chattanooga’s high-voltage jam machine, fusing funk, jazz, reggae, rock, and blues into unstoppable, genre-smashing grooves. They’ve lit up stages supporting Dopapod, Papadosio, and Cherub, and jamming alongside Jojo Hermann of Widespread Panic, earning their place among the Southeast’s must-see live acts. Festivals like Riverfront Nights and the Riverbend Music Festival have felt their fire, but nothing beats the real thing. One show, and you’ll get it.” • Get $15 Tickets Here • 21+ | Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 8:00 pm
The Woodshop • A Very LVNDR Christmas • A LVNDR Christmas: where soul meets season. Join us for two nights of smooth neo-soul and festive funk with LVNDR featuring special guests. That’s right, two full nights of the hottest holiday grooves you won’t wanna miss. Dress to impress — cocktail attire encouraged. Enjoy a specialty holiday menu featuring our smoked prime rib and turkey dinner, festive Christmas cocktails, and limited reserved seating for an intimate, soulful holiday experience. • Get Tickets Here • Doors at 6:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm
Barking Legs Theater • Julie The Queer Who Saved Christmas • Seed Theatre’s beloved holiday tradition returns! Join us for Julie, The Queer that Saved Christmas — a heartfelt, queer-centered story about family, identity, and rediscovering the true meaning of love during the holidays. Written by trans icon Brianna Jean, and brought back annually as our queer holiday staple, Julie is a beautiful, heartwarming story about reuniting family, and finding connections between religious parents and their queer children. Follow the Mitchell family as they reunite with their adult child, Tiffany, a young trans woman returning home for the first time in years. Through humor, tenderness, conflict, and growth, the family learns what it means to truly show up for one another. This emotional, uplifting story celebrates acceptance, queer resilience, and the power of embracing loved ones exactly as they are • Get Tickets Here • 7:00 pm
Cigar International East Ridge • Holiday Party • Grab your most FESTIVE fits and get ready! It’s our HOLIDAY PARTY! We’re getting the party started with live entertainment | humidor deals | drink specials | & so much more! • 4:00 pm
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • Chattanooga Ballet’s The Nutcracker • Southeastern Trust proudly presents Chattanooga Ballet’s enchanting performance of The Nutcracker, featuring the Chattanooga Symphony playing live and over 200 students from Chattanooga Ballet’s School. Join young Clara at her parents’ holiday party, where she receives a magical Nutcracker from her godfather, Drosselmeyer. This gift sparks an adventure, transporting Clara from the battlefield with the Rat King to the enchanting Land of Snow and the dazzling Land of Sweets. You will marvel at the dolls that spring into a dance, and be captivated by the swirling snowflakes on stage. This timeless tale of courage and wonder is perfect for the whole family. Chattanooga Ballet invites you to celebrate the season with Chattanooga’s most cherished holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! • Get Tickets Here • 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Ice on the Landing • First Horizon Pavilion • Enjoy open air ice skating under a protected cover • This classic winter tradition is fun for all ages during the holiday season in our bustling Southside! • Open November 22 – February 1st
Regular Season | November 22 – December 17 • Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 3:30 – 9:00 pm • Friday: 2:30 – 11:00 pm • Saturday: 10:00 – 11:00 pm • Sunday: 11:00 – 9:00 pm
Rates: Adults $14 Every Day • $12.00 Children (12 and under) Every Day • Skating fees include skate rentals (price remains the same if you provide your own skates) | (60 minute skate sessions)
More Info & Get Tickets Here • Open Now – February 1st
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Celebrating 31 Years of Holiday Enchantment! • Warm your heart during Chattanooga’s most magical holiday celebration. Experience Rock City as a nighttime winter wonderland. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season amidst the unparalleled natural beauty of this enchanted place. This uniquely festive light experience has become a beloved holiday tradition to share with family and friends
Grand Corridor Trail | Experience the nostalgia and grandeur of the first Enchanted Garden of Lights as you discover the original Rock City peace doves, the nativity scene, and Toyland.
Swing-A-Long Bridge Trail | Adventure through a wintry wonderland and across the famous swing-a-long bridge* and take in the breathtaking nighttime view at Lovers Leap. *Stone Bridge will also be open as an alternate route
Hall of the Mountain King Trail | Wander through a magical mixture of gardens, rocks, and fantasy as you weave through the Hall of the Mountain King and discover what Rock City’s gnomes have always been up to.
Fairyland Caverns Trail | Explore the wonder of stories while you venture through a throwback to Rock City’s history of artistic innovation with Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village.
Carter Cliffs Trail | Travel down Christmas Tree Lane and step back in time to a 1930s holiday at Carter Cliffs, the original Rock City home, where Santa and his workshop await. New this year, guests can also enter Carter Cliffs to visit the front patio and endulge in delicious hot choocolate.
Tennessee Aquarium | “Holiday Under the Peaks” • Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium! • A festive adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises throughout your tour including:
Festive Forest | Miller Park • The 3rd Annual Festive Forest is Coming to Miller Park! • Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Better Business Bureau (BBB), EPB, and Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Festive Forest, lighting up Miller Park • This magical event is free and open to the entire community, bringing together the spirit of the season with a fun display of creatively decorated trees. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays, support local trusted businesses and non-profits, and make unforgettable memories with family and friends • The trees will sparkle in Miller Park for five festive weeks — from Now – January 1, 2026, so there’s plenty of time to come experience the wonder!
EPB Holiday Windows | Join us for the annual unveiling of the holiday windows. Be among the first to find out this year’s theme and celebrate a uniquely Chattanooga tradition that dates to World War II. Windows will remain open to the community through New Year’s Day. EPB’s decorations extend to Miller Park across Market Street. EPB also partners with the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia and the City of Chattanooga to bring the Festive Forest to life • Visitors can park in EPB’s downtown garage, nearby lots or on-street, metered parking • Now – New Years
No Hard Feelings | Miracle On Broad Street • Christmas Pop Up Bar • The Ultimate Decorated Christmas Bar • Plenty of New & Holiday Oriented Drinks & Cocktails • 21+ • Live Now – New Years Eve
Bless Yer Heart | Sippin’ Santa • The Ultimate Tropical Holiday Pop Up Christmas Bar • We will be all decked out and slinging tropical drinks in fun mugs all the way until 2026 • 21+ • Live Now – New Years
Unknown • Holidays at Hogwarts | Christmas Bar Pop Up • You loved it so much last year we had to bring it back — complete with frozen & classic Butterbeer, Magical Hot Chocolate, and all-new themed drinks to keep the holiday cheer flowing • 21+ • Live Now – Jan. 4th
TailGate Brewery • Station 9 ¾ | A Harry Potter Christmas • We’re beyond thrilled to bring the magic of our pop-ups to the Chattanooga scene. You aren’t going to want to miss this TailGate quidditch scene, exclusive cocktails, and photo-worthy scenery in our historic building • Now LIVE – January
Sleepyhead Coffee • Polar Espresso | A Sleepyhead Holiday Pop Up • This season we are decking the halls at both locations!! Expect a festive new menu filled with favorites like gingerbread, brown sugar sage, peppermint mocha and more. Look out for limited edition holiday mugs, fresh pastries including vegan/gf bread pudding and holiday donuts, and a few surprises we cannot wait to share. We are ready to end 2025 on a high note, and we want you along for the ride… so all aboard the Polar Espresso, because the train is pulling in soon! • Live Now – January 4th
Paloma Bar de Tapas • North Paloma Holiday Pop Up • North Paloma is BACK with our boldest holiday cocktail menu yet + festive events loading • Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 pm • Friday & Saturday: 4:00 – Midinight • Live Now – January 10th
The Greenhouse by Oddstory • Naughty or Nice Christmas Pop Up • Complete with Santa cheer and Krampus chaos, we’re going even bigger and better than we did last year! Choose from our Naughty or Nice food and drink menu, all month long!! • Live Now – NYE
Holidays at Ruby Falls • Return to a simpler time on Lookout Mountain at Ruby Falls. Discover magical views, twinkling holiday lights on the Village Plaza, and festive cheer in historic Ruby Falls Castle with special activities. Add your holiday wish to the Forest of Wishes, enjoy iconic cave adventures, and stay for a casual meal, local craft beer, seasonal treats and hot cocoa by the fireplace at Castle Cafe. Celebrate the most magical time of the year at Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain! Cave adventure tickets not required to enjoy the historic cafe • Santa Schedule: TBA • More Info & Tickets Here • Now – December 24th
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • Polar Express 3D Imax • Experiencing this holiday tale on the giant six-story screen has become a family tradition for many. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks upon a journey of self-discovery, showing him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Audiences are drawn into this immersive film, grasping at falling snowflakes, ducking as the train screeches into their lap, and feeling the howl of the steam whistle in surround sound • See Times, Dates, & Get Tickets Here • Daily Now – December 28th
Chattanooga Trolley • Holiday Lights Trolley Tour with Asian Lantern Festival Visit • Experience the magic of the season with our Holiday Lights Trolley Tour in Chattanooga, TN! This enchanting journey includes stops at the stunning Festive Forest in Miller Park, where twinkling lights illuminate the trees, and the captivating EPB holiday windows display that brings festive cheer to downtown. The tour culminates with an unforgettable visit to the Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo, featuring breathtaking handcrafted lanterns and vibrant displays (admission included). Join us for a night filled with wonder and holiday spirit! • Get Tickets Here • Prices: Adults $35 | Children $26 | Seniors and Military $31 • Wednesday – Sunday at 6:00 pm | Now – December 31st
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • Holiday Train Rides & Experiences:
Let’s Go Fort O | Winter Skating at Stable 41 • Winter Skating at Stable 41 is a fun twist on generational fun where you can glide through some magical moments as you create lifelong memories. Stable 41 is in the heart of Fort Oglethorpe’s historic district, just a block off Highway 27 at 214 1st Street, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. • As a bonus, you can skate no matter the weather because it’s not ice – it’s better and under the cover of Stable 41 Pavillion • Tickets are just $10 • Wednesday – Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm | Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day • More Info & Tickets Here • Open Now – January 3rd
Mayfield Farm Park • A Merry Mayfield Christmas • Experience the magic of the holiday season at A Merry Mayfield Christmas. Bring the whole family to enjoy over 40 fun-filled farm activities, including our popular zip line, hay rides, mountain slides, and jumping pillow. This year, we’re adding an extra touch of holiday cheer with special Christmas activities, like visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, letter writing to Santa, cookie decorating, ornament crafting, and stuffing your very own stuffed animal. Don’t miss our newest attraction—Mayfield Farm Park’s Silo Light Show! Our Christmas Story Silo Light Show is sure to dazzle and fill everyone with the Christmas spirit. Come make cherished holiday memories with us at Mayfield Farm Park! • More Info & Get Tickets Here • Now – December 23rd • Open Fridays – Sundays from 2:00 – 8:00 pm
GOCART is an electric shuttle in downtown Chattanooga. We provide free rides and a great experience in the Downtown & Southside Area!
Click Here or Give us a call at 423-269-1100 to catch a ride
Friday & Saturdays | 6:00 – Midnight
Walnut Street Publishing • Art Friends Market • Chattanooga Choo Choo • 11:00 – 3:00 pm
Burlaep Print & Press • Winter Market • Local Vendors | Live Christmas Music from Abbi Ellis Donalson | Food Truck: Wei To Go | Live Clay Workshop with Scenic City Clay Arts (More Info & Register Here) | Winter Seasonal Drink Drop • 11:00 – 5:00 pm
Shop the Market at Presents: Christmas in the Country | Old McDonald Farm • Join us for a magical day filled with festive activities, including shopping at the market for homemade art, crafts, food, and treats. Twinkling lights, carolers, and a cozy atmosphere make it a cherished holiday experience for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season in a truly special way • 10:00 – 4:00 pm
Chattanooga Theatre Centre • Annie • Winner of seven Tony Awards®, Annie is the heartwarming musical based on the classic comic strip. Set in 1930s New York, it follows the plucky orphan Annie as she escapes the clutches of the wicked Miss Hannigan, wins over billionaire Oliver Warbucks, and sets out to find her long-lost parents. With timeless songs like “Tomorrow,” Annie is a beloved, family-friendly favorite full of hope, humor, and heart. • Get Tickets Here • 2:30 & 7:30 pm
We’re Not Really Runners Chattanooga • Today: TBA | 2 Miles • If you’re new to WNRR, we are an inclusive run club that is all about socializing and having a good time! Whether you come to walk, jog, or run, there’s a place for you at WNRR • 9:00 am
Chatta City Runners • Today: Culture Coffee • Come run, walk, and support some of our favorite local Chattanooga spots all month long • 9:30 am
The Chattanooga Public Library • Looking to get outside with your family this summer? We can help! Stop by a branch to check out a FREE pass to Chattanooga Zoo, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center and Chattanooga Audubon Society! • • • Todays Activities:
Walnut Street Publishing • Art Friends Market • Chattanooga Choo Choo • 11:00 – 3:00 pm
Burlaep Print & Press • Winter Market • Local Vendors | Live Christmas Music from Abbi Ellis Donalson | Food Truck: Wei To Go | Live Clay Workshop with Scenic City Clay Arts (More Info & Register Here) | Winter Seasonal Drink Drop • 11:00 – 5:00 pm
Dept. of Community Development • 2nd Annual Holiday Market • Join us at the John A. Patten Center | 3202 Kelly’s Ferry Road to tie a ribbon on your Christmas shopping AND enjoy some holiday cheer • Crafts | Music | Local Vendors | Festive Treats | More • Noon – 4:00 pm
Shop the Market at Presents: Christmas in the Country | Old McDonald Farm • Join us for a magical day filled with festive activities, including shopping at the market for homemade art, crafts, food, and treats. Twinkling lights, carolers, and a cozy atmosphere make it a cherished holiday experience for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season in a truly special way • 10:00 – 4:00 pm
Soddy-Daisy Market • Poe’s Tavern • Join us every Saturday for the Soddy-Daisy Market! Located at the beautiful Poe’s Tavern Park, our market brings together a vibrant mix of local artisans, farmers, and crafters, offering a wide variety of unique, handmade, and homegrown items • Poe’s Tavern Park, 9817 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 • Come and support your local community, shop for one-of-a-kind finds, and enjoy a delightful atmosphere with friends and family • 8:00 – Noonish
Brainerd Farmers Market • Grace Episcopal Church • We are a Community Farmers’ Market. OPEN SATURDAYS from 10AM-12PM. Corner of Brainerd and Belvoir. • 10:00 – 1:00 pm
St. Albans Hixson Market • Located 7514 Hixson Pike • Support local vendors, enjoy Live Music from The Scarley Love Conspiracy and free refreshments • A small community market with variety from local farmers & artisans. You will find fresh produce, canned goods & plants (in season), beef & pork, eggs, baked goods, seasonings, teas, lotions & soaps, jewelry, arts & crafts, t-shirts & more! • 9:30 – 12:30 pm
Art House Chattanooga • Sketch & Poetry Night • Sketch & Poetry Night at Art House Chattanooga is an open mic, open sketch experience where your voice and your art take center stage. Local and regional creatives will fill the walls with inspiring art and poetry — and as you create, you’ll be inspired too. Join us for a night where the pages truly come to life! • 7:00 – 11:00 pm
The Boneyard • Chattanooga Circus Collective Presents: Cirque du Slay • This isn’t your grandma’s Christmas special – unless grams lives for girly pop and drag queens! Expect glitter, glamour, and fa la la la fabulousness • Dress code: Campy Holiday Extravaganza – come to SLAY, sparkle, and werk those winter looks, honey • Night or Aerials | Drag | Burlesque | Costume Contest | Dance Party • Get TIckets Here • 6:00 pm
Chattanooga Theatre Centre • Annie • Winner of seven Tony Awards®, Annie is the heartwarming musical based on the classic comic strip. Set in 1930s New York, it follows the plucky orphan Annie as she escapes the clutches of the wicked Miss Hannigan, wins over billionaire Oliver Warbucks, and sets out to find her long-lost parents. With timeless songs like “Tomorrow,” Annie is a beloved, family-friendly favorite full of hope, humor, and heart. • Get Tickets Here • 2:30 & 7:30 pm
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • Rolling Stones – At the Max • First released in 1991, Rolling Stones – At the Max is the critically acclaimed concert film starring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, and Bill Wyman. Filmed during the band’s 1990 Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour, the result was the first-ever feature-length IMAX concert film, showcasing the incomparable talents of the Rolling Stones and their stadium-filling power. Packed with career-defining performances of iconic hits including “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Brown Sugar,” “Start Me Up,” and more, the film puts audiences at the heart of the crowd, where every moment is enhanced by IMAX’s unmatched scale and sound. • Get Tickets Here • 6:00 pm
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • The Shining • For the first time ever, Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece, The Shining, can be experienced in IMAX, showcasing the iconic horror classic like never before. Academy Award® winner Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall star in director Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s disturbing blockbuster horror novel. Writer Jack Torrance (Nicholson), a former alcoholic, accepts a job as the winter caretaker for a hotel high in the Rocky Mountains, isolating him, his wife (Duvall) and their psychic young son until spring. But when the first blizzard blocks the only road out, the hotel’s stored energy from evil past deeds begins to drive Jack insane…and there may be no escape for his family in this haunting story of madness, memory and violence. • Get Tickets Here • 7:45 pm
Downtown
Puckett’s Chattanooga • Bella Lam • Born in Nashville, Bella is a native Tennessean who started singing practically before she could walk. She cut her chops in the Church Choir and on the stages of the Musical Theatre. She found her true calling, however, when she played Carl Perkins’ Guitar at the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. She is a Music Major at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Her music integrates elements from her Tennessee roots and can best be described as southern pop. She sings about the challenges of growing up in the twenty first century. Bella writes and performs music locally with her father Michael • Live Music at 7:30 pm • No Cover • All Ages
JJ’s Bohemia • Live Music No Offense (Album Release Show) | Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name | Rosemary Moses • $15 Tickets in Advance & $18 at the Door • 21+ • Doors at 9:00 pm & Show at 10:00 pm
Cherry Street Tavern • Live Performance from TBA • 21+ • $10 Cover • 9:00 pm
Hotel Indigo • Live Music in The Wanderer from TBA • 7:00 pm
NIghtcap Cocktails & Sweets • Live Music from TBA • 7:00 pm
Chattanooga Marriott Downtown • Live Music from TBA • 7:00 pm
Westin • Sky Bar | Live Music from TBA • 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Barrelhouse Ballroom • The Afternooners Present: A Nooner’s Christmas • With Le Gato & Sloppy Street Tacos • “The Afternooners are Chattanooga’s high-voltage jam machine, fusing funk, jazz, reggae, rock, and blues into unstoppable, genre-smashing grooves. They’ve lit up stages supporting Dopapod, Papadosio, and Cherub, and jamming alongside Jojo Hermann of Widespread Panic, earning their place among the Southeast’s must-see live acts. Festivals like Riverfront Nights and the Riverbend Music Festival have felt their fire, but nothing beats the real thing. One show, and you’ll get it.” • Get $15 Tickets Here • 21+ | Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 8:00 pm
Songbirds Venue • John Cowan with Allen Shadd & Richard Smith • John Cowan, hailed as the Voice of Newgrass, has been singing his heart out for more than forty years and his soaring vocals have only improved with time. A true innovator, Cowan applies his powerful pipes to genres from country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock – often within the space of a single concert • Allen Shadd is a three-time National Flatpicking champion, winning his most recent title in 2019. He is also a three-time Wayne Henderson guitar competition champion, as well as Merlefest champion, Rockygrass champion and many other state and regional titles that are among his awards • Richard Smith is a British fingerstyle guitarist, renowned for his variety of styles and techniques, entertaining performances and engaging charisma. Inspired by iconic guitarists like Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, Django Reinhardt and Joe Pass, Smith’s unique style blends country, jazz, classical and ragtime influences • Seated Show • Get $31 Tickets Here • Doors at 6:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm
Whiskey Cowgirl • Live Music from Britt Nix • $10 Cover | 21+ after 9:00 pm • Music at 9:00 pm
Hifi Clyde’s • Live Music from Doubleshotz • 21+ | $5 Cover ‘ Doors at 8:30 pm
Yellow Racket Records • Live Music From Annetta • Join us for en evening of live music with North Georgia hard rock band, Annetta! • All Ages | Get $10 Tickets Here • Doors at 7:00 pm & Music at 8:00 pm
Redbud • Death Rift Album Release Show | With Septarian | Embering Effigy | Soul of Suki • All Ages | Get $12 Tickets Here • Doors at 5:00 pm | Show at 5:30 pm
Gate 11 Distillery • Jason Lyles Album Release Micro Tour • Jason Lyles returns to entertain us with new tunes from the new album – SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF • No Cover | All Ages • 7:30 pm
Therapy • After Dark with Live Music from TBA • Great food, drinks and vibes! • No Cover | 21+ • Show at 8:00 pm
Nic & Norman’s Chattanooga • Live Music from Joey Winslett • 7:00 pm
Backstage Chattanooga • Live Music from Brant Hall on the Patio • 9:00 – Midnight
St. Elmo
The Woodshop • A Very LVNDR Christmas • A LVNDR Christmas: where soul meets season. Join us for two nights of smooth neo-soul and festive funk with LVNDR featuring special guests. That’s right, two full nights of the hottest holiday grooves you won’t wanna miss. Dress to impress — cocktail attire encouraged. Enjoy a specialty holiday menu featuring our smoked prime rib and turkey dinner, festive Christmas cocktails, and limited reserved seating for an intimate, soulful holiday experience. • Get Tickets Here • Doors at 6:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm
Hixson & Red Bank & Lakesite
Doc Holidays Bar & Grill • Live Music from TBA • No Cover | 21+ • 8:00 pm
El Fogon Mexican Restaurant • Live Music from TBA • No Cover & All Ages • 6:00 pm
Zois Harbor Lights Restaurant • Live Music from TBA • 9:00 pm
Brainerd + Hamilton Place
Buds Sports Bar • Live Music from Rick Stone Music • 21+ • No Cover • 10:00 pm
North Georgia
Farm to Fork • Live Music from TBA • All Ages • No Cover • 8:30 pm (Fort Oglethorpe)
Crescent City Tavern • Live Music TBA • 21+ •$10 Cover • 9:00 pm
Cleveland/Ocoee
Las Margaritas (25th Street Cleveland) • Live Acoustic Music from TBA • 8:00 pm
The BUS Bar and Grill • Live Music from Jake Sane • No Cover | All Ages • 8:00 pm (Ocoee)
The Diving Mouse • Live Music from TBA • 10:00 pm
Big Tom’s Backyard Grill & Bar • Live Music from TBA • 7:30 pm (Cleveland)
Southside Social • DJ • $10 Cover at the Door 18+ & $5 Cover for 21+ | 18+ after 9:00 pm • DJ at 10:00 pm
Bad Apple • DJ • 21+ • 10:00 pm
Atmosphere • DJ • 21+ | 10:00 pm
Cabanas Nightclub • Latin Night | DJ • Cover at the Door | 21+ • Doors at 8:00 pm & Music at 9:00 pm
Reagan’s Retro Bar • DJ • Cover at the Door after 9:00 pm • 21+ • 8:00 pm
Westbound Honky Tonk • DJ • Cover at the Door | 21+ • Line Dancing Lessons at 8:00 pm & DJ at 10:00 pm
Bar Watson • Karaoke in the Great Scotland Yard at 9:00 pm • DJ AV | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Cover at the Door | 21+ • Doors at 6:00 pm
Cigars International East Ridge • DJ D Strick • 21+ • 8:00 – Midnight
Volcano Crab & Bar • Friday Nights with DJ LO • 9:00 – 1:00 pm
Alan Golds Bar • Chattanooga’s Party Place & Drag Show at 12:30 am • 21+ • $5 Cover at the Door • Open till 3:00 am
Comedy Catch • Jeff D • Comedian Jeff D has brought houses down all over the country with his unique Southern-style humor, riotous stories, hilarious characters, and satiric point of view. Jeff D resides in New Orleans where he has become a recognized face on the city’s famed performing arts scene. He takes his show to stages across the United States, has appeared in the films Grudge Match and Joe Dirt 2, was featured on NPR’s Bring Your Own, New Orleans storytelling series, was named “Best of the Fest” at the Burbank Comedy Festival in 2018, and can be seen in The Premise on Hulu and Killing It on Peacock. • 18+ • Get $22.49 Show Tickets Here • Show at: 7:00 pm & 9:15 pm
Don’t Tell Comedy |Northshore • Secret Locations: Shhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you the day of the show | Secret Comedians: No spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up! • 21+ • Get $30 Tickets Here • Doors at 7:30 pm
Southside
Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguys Lounge • Lunch Special: Everyday from 11:00 – 3:00 pm | $10 Slice, Side, & Drink
Pizza Bros Southside • $2 Mimosas | $4 Bloody Marys | $6 Mimosa Flights | $7 Brunch Bottles • $5 Pint/Wine & Slice, all day everyday
Downtown/MLK
Sing It or Wing It • $1 Off All Drafts • $4 Well Shots • Karaoke • 21+ After 9:00 pm
Granny’s Bar • Cheap-Shot Specials: $5 HYpnotiq
Community Pie • Half Off Sangria All Day
The Greenhouse by Oddstory • Burger & Beer Deal: buy a burger and get ANY beer for 1/2 OFF • 11:00 – 4:00 pm
Northshore
The Daily Ration | $10 Mimosa Carafes All Day
Pizza Bros Northshore • $2 Bros Brew & $4 Mimosa Sours till 4:00 pm • $5 Pint & Slice, all day everyday
Totto Sushi & Grill • Half-Price Hot Sake • Buy One Get One Any Glass of Wine • 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Tremont Tavern • $5 Tremont Lager | $4 Coors
Signal Mountain
Civil Provisions and Bar • All Day Happy Hour | At the Bar
East Ridge
Pizza Bros East Ridge • $2 Mimosas | $4 Bloody Marys | $6 Mimosa Flights | $7 Brunch Bottles • $5 Pint/Wine & Slice, all day everyday
Hixson
Diamond Billiards • $4 WELLS…YOU CALL IT // ORANGE CHICKEN SANDWICH
ChattTaste • Chatt Taste Food Tour operates a little different than most food tour companies. The food changes…..often. Each guest is prompted to tell us their dietary restrictions and allergies as part of their profile when booking. This profile is shared with each chef who selects the meal for that tour. We like to refer to this exchange of profiles as speed-dating but with restaurants • Use the NoogaNightlife Promo Code for 15% off Your Tour! • Tours:
Chattanooga Trolley Tour • Welcome to Chattanooga Trolley Tour! Discover the sights of historic Chattanooga with us. Our experienced guide will take you on a leisurely ride through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy learning the area’s rich history, culture and architecture. Book your tour today and experience Chattanooga in a unique and unforgettable way • Tours:
Step aboard the trolley and embark on a chilling journey through the enigmatic streets of Chattanooga. Join us on “The Legends & Shadows Tour: Unveiling Chattanooga’s Dark Secrets” for an unforgettable exploration of the city’s folklore and true crime tales • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 pm
Southern Belle Riverboats • Sights Cruise: Moon Pie. See Chattanooga from the beautiful Tennessee River. The best sightseeing tour in all of Chattanooga. All the way to Lookout Mountain, under the bridges and past the Bluff view Art District • Sets Sail at 3:00 pm • • Sunset Cruise • 1.5 hour cruise. live music. Moon Pie included. See Chattanooga from the beautiful Tennessee River and enjoy the end of the day floating along and listening to music. The best sunset cruise in all of Chattanooga • More Info & Tickets Here • Sets Sail at 6:00 pm • Book Tours Here
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • Missionary Ridge Local • Our most frequent service — called the “”Local”” for short — trips begin at our Grand Junction Station and take passengers over four bridges and through the pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel • Buy Tickets Here • 9:30, 11:00, 12:30 pm
Chattabooga Ghost Walk of Chattanooga TN • Chattabooga Ghost Walk • The Tales of Ghosts and the Grisly Past on this Chattanooga Walking Tour will provide you with an entertaining, historic look at the city of Chattanooga, TN • Guaranteed 90 minutes or longer of creepy stories, ghastly giggles, experiences and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind walking tour that leaves its mark on all who take it • Get Tickets Here • 8:30 pm
Chattanooga Ghost Tours Inc. • Come take a walking ghost tour through downtown Chattanooga with the tour named 1 of the top 10 ghost tours in the US by TripAdvisor! We offer both ghost tours, & ghost hunts with equipment, including an all adult hunt through UTC & Citizens Cemetery featuring the talking Ovilus X • Book This Tour Here • Daily Tours at 8:30 pm
Trolley Pub Chattanooga Bike Bar Pub Crawl • By booking a tour with Trolley Pub, you will have the chance to leisurely pedal with your friends (or make new ones!) and visit some of the coolest spots in Chattanooga! Now legally bring your own beer on the bike! Our quality, hand-crafted bike is made of super lightweight materials for easy pedaling • We offer a Southside Route or a Downtown Route • Tours Every 30 Minutes from 11:00 – 10:00 pm • Book a Tour Here
Outdoor Chattanooga • Sandhill Crane Kayaking Adventure • Join Outdoor Chattanooga this winter for a guided, fully equipped kayak tour through the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge—one of the Southeast’s best birdwatching spots. Just an hour north of Chattanooga, this scenic confluence of the Tennessee and Hiwassee Rivers hosts thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes each year, plus occasional pelicans and other waterfowl. • More Info & Register Here ‹ 8:00 am
We’re Not Really Runners Chattanooga • Today: TBA | 2 Miles • If you’re new to WNRR, we are an inclusive run club that is all about socializing and having a good time! Whether you come to walk, jog, or run, there’s a place for you at WNRR • 9:00 am
Chatta City Runners • Today: Culture Coffee • Come run, walk, and support some of our favorite local Chattanooga spots all month long • 9:30 am
Chattanooga Run Club • Saturday Morning Run • Renaissance Park • 3 Miles • 8:00 am
High Point Climbing And Fitness | Riverside • Early Bird Special • Early Bird Special – 30% off day passes every Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm • Start your weekends off right! Join us for every Saturday and Sunday morning at Riverside from 10am – 12pm and get 30% off day passes to kick off the day
Chattanooga Guided Adventures • Nickajack Bat Cave Sunset Kayak Tour • Join us to see endangered grey bats begin their nightly hunt for insects! The Nickajack Bat Cave and Wildlife Refuge in the Tennessee River is the summer roost for up to 100,000 of these animals • More Info & Register Here • 6:30 pm
Experience Chattanooga • Experience Chattanooga is a local small business offering private guided hikes with transportation, professional photography, snacks, waters, and local restaurant discount coupons included. All hikes are led by the owners, Ryan & Hope • Our guided hikes are so much more than simply meeting up for a walk in the woods together. We strive to provide an exceptional, all-inclusive service so that you can make the most of your visit to Chattanooga without worrying how to get to the best views, what to bring, or where to go once you’re out on the hiking trails. We’re here to help you experience the Tennessee outdoors in the easiest & safest way possible. We can’t wait for you to join us in creating memories and photos to last a lifetime! • See & Book All Five of the Awesome Hikes/Adventures They Offer HERE • Remember These are Private, Price is Per Person, Just Whoever You Bring along with the Guides!
The Sweet & Savory Classroom • Parent/Child Gingerbread Houses • Make that dream come true! Our chef instructor will share some of the secrets to making and baking your own gingerbread. Also, we will master royal icing to use as the “glue”. Lastly, you will take everything that you have made and turn it into a unique masterpiece to call your very own! Each child will have a finished gingerbread house to take home! • More Info & Register Here • 2:00 pm
The Sweet & Savory Classroom • “The Classic” (Traditional Ravioli from Scratch) Date Night • We’ll start by mastering the basics with a twist – a “Grilled” Caesar Salad made entirely from scratch. You’ll learn how to create the crispy charred grilled lettuce for a unique flavor, and assemble a salad that’s sure to impress. Next, we’ll delve into the heart of Italian cuisine with our main course: 4 Cheese Ravioli served with a savory pomodoro sauce and delicious Italian Sausage. You’ll learn the secrets to working with fresh pasta dough, crafting the perfect cheese filling, and mastering the art of shaping and sealing ravioli • More Info & Register Here • 7:00 pm
The Chattery • Mat Pilates with The Studio • Mat Pilates with Sara is a gentle yet challenging practice designed to build strength, stability, and flexibility using bodyweight-based exercises on the mat. With her supportive and trauma-informed approach, Sara creates an encouraging space where every body can move with confidence, build resilience, and enjoy the process of moving well. This is a multi-level class suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. This class requires the physical ability to stand up from a seated position on the ground. • More Info & Register Here • 9:00 am
The Chattery • Healing with Nature at Reflection Riding • This journey offers a gently paced, immersive experience designed to bring you fully into the present moment. Stepping away from the busyness of daily life and into the quiet serenity of Reflection Riding’s diverse forests, you’ll be invited to deepen your connection with both yourself and the living Earth—cultivating a more meaningful relationship with the natural world all around you. • More Info & Register Here • 10:00 am
The Chattery • From Surviving to Thriving: Your Midlife Holiday Health Reset • This class is different. With Transformational Health coach Pagely Elledge, you’ll experience health on a whole new level—body, mind, soul, and spirit. A total health transformation isn’t just losing weight or exercising more. It’s healing at the core, shifting beliefs, rewiring habits, and reshaping your identity. True transformation is when you no longer have to “try” to be different—you simply are different • More Info & Register Here • 10:00 am
The Chattery • Countdown to Christmas: An Advent Calendar Book • Join us for a fun and festive workshop where you will construct a one-of-a-kind Countdown to Christmas Book, starting with a handcrafted cover, assembling the signatures, and sewing it all together into a new and personalized creation to keep the season. • More Info & Register Here • 10:00 am
The Chattery • Mindful Movement at The Studio • This class is a blend of BrainDance, Fletcher Pilates, and Yin Yoga. This class is for all levels. It helps to develop mobility, flexibility, balance, focus, creativity and strength. Please wear comfortable clothes and be able to be barefoot. Bring your own yoga mat • More Info & Register Here • 10:30 am
The Chattery • Boarding School: Build Your Own Charcuterie Board • Join us for a deliciously fun afternoon out with Boarding School, a hands-on charcuterie class led by The Chattcuterie Chic! Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a memorable outing with friends, or just want to level up your hosting skills, this class is the perfect way to mix food, fun, and creativity. • More Info & Register Here • 12:30 pm
The Chattery • Cocktail Making Class with Chatt Taste • Join Chatt Taste on Fridays at 4 p.m. as a master mixologist walks you through the steps of creating two cocktails. Some recipes are classics some are custom. Each class concludes with a recipe card to recreate recipes at home with friends and family. What’s Included: All supplies needed to complete TWO cocktails, recipe card, and access to private venue rental. What to Know: Nightcap is located next door to Old Gilman Grill in West Village Chattanooga. Paid parking is available at meters or in adjacent parking garages. • 21 and up only | What to Bring: Valid ID • This class is in partnership with Chatt Taste and The Chattery • More Info & Register Here • 2:00 pm
The Chattery • Watercolor 101: The Basics • Our focus will be practicing and understanding commonly used watercolor techniques, understanding water to paint ratios and how to apply watercolor paints. • More Info & Register Here • 3:00 pm
The Chattery • Handmade Holidays: Paper Trees • Create a festive, one-of-a-kind paper tree to display on your mantle, bookshelf, or holiday table! In this cozy, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple paper crafting techniques while transforming upcycled materials into a beautifully layered décor piece. • More Info & Register Here • 3:00 pm
Karaoke
Sing It or Wing It • Karaoke All Night • $1 Off Drafts on Saturdays • Cover at the Door • 9:00 pm
Bar Watson • Karaoke in the Great Scotland Yard at 9:00 pm • DJ AV | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Cover at the Door | 21+ • Doors at 6:00 pm
The Brew & Cue • Karaoke • 21+ & No Cover • 9:00 pm
Home Plate Bar & Grill of Chattanooga • Karaoke Night • Drink Specials | $2 Jello Shots • 8:00 pm
Trish’s Sports Bar • Karaoke with Salt & Pepper Entertainment • 9:00 pm
El Trio MR Ringgold • Karaoke Night • Family fun and friendly karaoke in Ringgold. • 6:00 pm (Ringgold)
The Press • Karaoke Night • Karaoke Night at The Press! Feb 11th 7pm!!! Come enjoy a great evening of fun and drinks! • 7:00 pm (Cleveland)
Bowling
Spare Time • SPARE TIME AFTER DARK • Take your weekend to the next level with the ultimate late-night party! Spare Time After Dark includes 2 hours of unlimited bowling, the best music, light show, and more for only $14.99 per person • 10:00 – Midnight
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