Christmas Day | Thursday | December 25

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

• Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve: 11:00 – 4:30 pm | Christmas Day: 2:30 – 11:00 pm •Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, & MLKing Day holiday pricing Adults $16.50 / Children 12 & under $14.50

• Christmas Day: Holly Jolly Happy Hour Specials: $2 Off Boozy Cheer Shots & $1 Off Wine & Beer • 6:00 – 8:00 pm 

• More Info & Get Tickets Here 

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)

Nooga Lights Drive Thru Light Show | Soddy Daisy • Get ready for a magical holiday experience filled with dazzling lights, glowing tunnels, and festive family fun! Nooga Lights is returning this season with an unforgettable light show you can enjoy from the comfort of your car — plus select our BRAND NEW walk-thru nights! • What’s Included? Synchronized Audio Light Show (Drive-Thru Only) | Dazzling Displays & Glowing Tunnels | Illuminated Character Silhouettes | Festive Photo Ops | Beautiful Holiday Scenes Throughout the Trail

• Drive-Thru Dates: Nov 21 – Dec 31 | Sunday – Thursday: 6:00 – 9:00 pm & Friday – Saturday: 6:00 – 10:00 pm | (Closed on walk-thru dates)
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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 • EPB Windows are Viewable Now – New Years