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Christmas | Chattanooga 2025
Updated: January 2nd 2026
Month Long Holiday Events
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
Nearly 50 separate lantern displays featuring hand-crafted lanterns up to 26 feet tall
Forest of Fantasy section featuring massive dragons, frozen landscapes, woodland creatures, legendary beasts and more
Santa’s Workshop section featuring multiple Santa Claus lanterns, snowmen and other bright holiday lights
Dynamic and immersive lanterns that move, expel fog, change color, flash, shimmer, play music and more
Interactive displays and games that encourage touching, swinging, stomping and playing
Tour the Zoo at night
Exclusive gift shop items including event shirts, stuffed animals, glowing toys, souvenir cups and more
Open Also: The entire week of Thanksgiving, including Thanksgiving Day | The entire week of Christmas EXCEPT Christmas Day | The entire week of New Year’s, including New Year’s Day
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
Late Season Hours | January 7 – February 1 • 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
Holiday Hours: New Year’s Eve: 11:00 – 10:30 pm | Rink In the New Year Skate Session: 11:00 – 12:30 am | New Year’s Day: 11:30 – 11:00 pm • MLKing Day: 10:00 – 8:00 pm •Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, & MLKing Day holiday pricing Adults $16.50 / Children 12 & under $14.50
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 Afterglow • 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 11th
NorthShore Merchants Collective • 11th Annual Holiday Window Treasure Hunt • Kicks off at Merry Market • Benefiting Northside Neighborhood House • Treasure Hunt Guidelines: Win one of three NorthShore gift baskets — valued at $400 each — just by holiday window shopping! Pick up your Heart of Chattanooga Passport at any participating store • How to Enter: Find the Hearts: There are 22 Hearts hidden in the windows of participating NorthShore businesses • Get Stamped: Go inside and ask an employee to add their stamp or sticker to your Heart of Chattanooga Passport • Turn It In: Find as many as you can. Then complete, tear out, and submit the final page along with a cash donation: $2 minimum | $5 suggested | $10 makes you twice as cool as everyone who donates $5 • Submit at any of the listed drop-off locations | Keep your Passport as a souvenir
Treasure Hunt Participants: Geno’s Salon | Collective Clothing | I Go Tokyo | Verre Noir | Four Bridges Outfitters | Almanac Supply Co. | River Street Deli | AVA | Nooga Paws | Chattanooga Theatre Centre | Clumpies | Quality Tires Pro | In-Town Gallery | La Antigua | A Child’s Boutique | Zi Olive | Learning Express | Locals Only | Gothic Trading Company | Plum Nelly | Wake-n-Bakery | Sushi Nabe
Now – January 6th
Month Long Holiday Events Cont.
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
Holiday Bar Pop Ups
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
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
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
** Disclaimer: Nooga Nightlife makes every effort to have the correct specials & info each and every day! There are times that the info on the Site may be wrong or incorrect. Establishments do change specials etc with out notification. We are sorry if that does happen, and we will change the info as soon as we are alerted. Please do not hassle the establishments, since it is not their fault. Thanks for using this resource. We do appreciate your support!
Christmas | Chattanooga 2025
Updated: January 2nd 2026
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
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
Winter Break Hours | December 18th – January 6th • Sunday – Wednesday: 11:00 – 9:00 pm • Thursday & Friday: 11:30 – 11:00 pm • Saturday: 10:00 – 11:00 pm
Holiday Hours: New Year’s Eve: 11:00 – 10:30 pm | Rink In the New Year Skate Session: 11:00 – 12:30 am | New Year’s Day: 11:30 – 11:00 pm • MLKing Day: 10:00 – 8:00 pm •Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, & MLKing Day holiday pricing Adults $16.50 / Children 12 & under $14.50
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 Afterglow • 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.
NorthShore Merchants Collective • 11th Annual Holiday Window Treasure Hunt • Kicks off at Merry Market • Benefiting Northside Neighborhood House • Treasure Hunt Guidelines: Win one of three NorthShore gift baskets — valued at $400 each — just by holiday window shopping! Pick up your Heart of Chattanooga Passport at any participating store • How to Enter: Find the Hearts: There are 22 Hearts hidden in the windows of participating NorthShore businesses • Get Stamped: Go inside and ask an employee to add their stamp or sticker to your Heart of Chattanooga Passport • Turn It In: Find as many as you can. Then complete, tear out, and submit the final page along with a cash donation: $2 minimum | $5 suggested | $10 makes you twice as cool as everyone who donates $5 • Submit at any of the listed drop-off locations | Keep your Passport as a souvenir
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
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
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
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
** Disclaimer: Nooga Nightlife makes every effort to have the correct specials & info each and every day! There are times that the info on the Site may be wrong or incorrect. Establishments do change specials etc with out notification. We are sorry if that does happen, and we will change the info as soon as we are alerted. Please do not hassle the establishments, since it is not their fault. Thanks for using this resource. We do appreciate your support!