Christmas In Chattanooga 2023

Pre Order Christmas Meals & Desserts

Christmas Dinner | Make Reservations

Bridgeman’s Chophouse • Christmas Dinner Specials • Open Christmas Eve from 4:00 – 9:00 pm & Christmas Day from 11:00 – 7:00 pm • Entrées: 16oz HERB CRUSTED PRIME RIB with Beef Au Jus, Roasted Celery Root-Potato Puree and Asparagus. Served with Creamy Horseradish | $65 • SKILLET ROASTED GULF GROUPER with White Asparagus Puree, Confit Potato, Petite Arugula, Beurre Blanc | $54 • Desserts: DARK CHOCOLATE CRÉME BRÛLÉE with Whipped Cream, Peppermint Bark | $13 • Make Reservations Here

Saturday December 9th • City of Chickamauga • A Down Home Christmas in Chickamauga • Visit us in Downtown Chickamauga for A Down Home Christmas! • Complete with a Breakfast with Santa More Info & Tickets Here | Shopping at the Christmas Market | Candlelight Mansion Tours | Christmas Parade! • Come out and shop your Holiday items with local vendors, businesses, and food in Downtown Chickamauga • 8:00 am (Chickamauga)

Saturday December 16th • City of Niota • Niota Old Fashioned Christmas • Christmas parade at 6:00 pm • Lots of outdoor activities staring at 2:00 pm • Food, music, crafts for the kids, Hot Chocolate and definitely Santa • All Starts at 2:00 pm

Hamilton Place • Santa Photos • Back by popular demand, Santa will be at Hamilton Place from Thursday, November 16 to Monday, November 20 • Visits with Santa are free, and photos are available for purchase. Each family that visits with Santa will receive a collector ornament. Collector ornaments give visitors the chance to enter to win $2,000 in gift cards! Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required • Mondays are Pet Photo Days, so bring your furry family member to experience the magic too! • Santa’s Workshop is located in Center Court. Personal Photography is not permitted • See Schedule & Make Reservations Here • Santa Arrives November 10th

Ruby Falls • Christmas at Ruby Falls • Return to a simpler time with a classic Christmas on the mountain featuring magical views, beautiful holiday lights on the Village Plaza, and plenty of festive cheer in historic Ruby Falls Castle • Santa is coming to Ruby Falls to hear all of your holiday wishes! Santa is visiting historic Ruby Falls Castle • No ticket or purchase required! • Add your holiday wish to the Forest of Wishes or stop by for a keepsake family photo with Santa on select dates. Enjoy time together during a cave adventure and linger longer by the café’s cozy fireplace with a casual meal, festive treat, hot cocoa, and local seasonal craft beer •

• Santa will be Available: November 24 – 26th | December 2 & 3rd | December 9 & 10th |December 16 & 17th | December 22 & 23rd

Chattanooga Choo Choo • Photos with Santa • These sessions are intended for kids (of all ages) from one immediate family and siblings are welcome. We can accommodate up to 6 people per time slot. If your party has more than 6 people, we ask that you please reserve multiple time slots • More Info & Schedule a Session HERE • Our Sessions start on November 24th and run through December 23rd, 2023

Bass Pro Shops • Experience the Magic of Christmas “Santa’s Wonderland” • Make Reservations Here • During your visit, families can mail their letter to Santa and receive free giveaways while supplies last. Families can also enjoy the amazing aquariums and wildlife displays found in every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store • Free 4×6 Photo with Santa Plus, receive a FREE shareable video! • Now Through Christmas Eve

Bradley Square Mall • Santa will be Available Daily from November 18th – December 24th • Please note: Santa’s Workshop is located across from Claire’s and Hibbett Sports, inside Story Land • See Full Schedule & Make Reservations Here • Santa Arrives November 18th

Riverboat Cruises

Southern Belle Riverboat • ‘Tis The Season Luncheon • Two-hour cruise | Live music | Pilothouse tours | Our one-time-through buffet-style lunch featuring flat iron steak with grilled onions and smoked ketchup, lemon basil chicken, baby red potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad, yeast rolls, dessert, sweet tea, and coffee • Saturdays | Starting December 2nd – December 23rd | Boat Leaves at 1:00 pm |  See Full Schedule & Book Here

Southern Belle Riverboat • Christmas Carol Dinner Cruise • 2.5 hours | Live music | Appearance from Santa | Pilothouse tours | One-time-through buffet-style dinner featuring medium rare rib, roasted cajun chicken, white rice, baby red potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad yeast rolls, dessert, sweet tea, coffee, water • Fridays at 7:00 pm & Saturdays at 6:00 pm | Starting December 2nd – December 23rd |  See Full Schedule & Book Here

Southern Belle Riverboat • Breakfast with Santa • Kids of all ages love to cruise for 1.5 hours on the Scenic Tennessee River with Santa! A Magic Show!, Holiday Coloring Sheets, and Pilot House Tours. One time through buffet-style breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, sausage links, biscuits & gravy, Pancakes, Orange Juice, and Coffee • Saturdays | Starting December 2nd – December 16th | Starts at 9:30 am |  See Full Schedule & Book Here

Rail Tours

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • NORTH POLE LIMITED CHRISTMAS TRAIN • As our most popular annual event, North Pole Limited train rides have been a family tradition since 1999. During the magical holiday season, trains take riders on an imaginary journey to the North Pole. Along the way, you’ll be treated to refreshments and storytelling while you write your own personal letter to Santa. 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 • Friday – Sunday | Starting November 10th – December 23rd | Also Available 12/19 – 12/21 | Multiple Time Slots Available Each Day |  See Full Schedule & Book Here

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • 21 and Up Event • 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. This service will be offered on board our newest dome coach to roll out of Soule Shops – Chesapeake and Ohio Dome Lounge-Observation car #1877. Comfortable seating, festive decorations and a relaxing ride will create holiday memories to last a lifetime • Friday & Saturdays | Starting December 1st – December 23rd | Also Available 12/3, 12/17, 12/20, & 12/21 | Multiple Time Slots Available Each Day |  See Full Schedule & Book Here

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TRAIN • The Holiday Lights Train Ride is a festive way to enjoy the holiday season starting after Christmas Day. The train ride takes you through a variety of light displays, from twinkling snowflakes to towering Christmas trees. You can also enjoy holiday music and hot cocoa during the ride. The Holiday Lights Train Ride is a great activity for families or groups of friends. It’s a fun and unique way to see the holiday lights and get into the spirit of the season. Breakdown of the 65-minute experience on the Holiday Christmas Lights Train includes 6-miles roundtrip, crossing four bridges, passing through pre-Civil War, horseshoe-shaped tunnel, and historic turntable demonstration. Come on ride the train! • Daily | Starting December 26th – January 14th | Not Available: 1/8 – 1/11 | Multiple Time Slots Available | See Full Schedule & Book Here

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • CHRISTMAS TEA • Join us for a festive holiday tea room experience in Grand Junction Depot. All the tasty treats of the season combined into one offering. After your tea, visit the exhibit building and check out the holiday decorations around the property. Note: train ride tickets are not included and must be purchased separately • Each tea seating will be 75-minutes • This event will take place in the upstairs viewing room of Grand Junction Depot at 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN. A selection of delectable teas along with full high tea fare – savory and sweet items and our favorite part – freshly baked scones. Tickets are $45 per person and the private viewing area is $440 and caters to up to 8 people •   Friday – Sunday | Starting November 10th – December 31st | Also Available Thursday 12/21 & 12/28 | Not Available Christmas Eve | 11:00 am | See Full Schedule & Book Here

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • SANTA’S 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! A keepsake boarding pass and holiday bell will be given to every passenger • Saturday & Sunday | Starting December 2nd – December 23rd | Also Available Friday 12/22 | Multiple Time Slots Available | See Full Schedule & Book Here

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • CHRISTMAS DINNER TRAIN CHATTANOOGA • Christmas Dinner train trip includes a four-course dining experience onboard restored dining and pullman cars. The excursion trains depart from Chattanooga’s Grand Junction Station, traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction. The travel time is just right for a complete meal on a vintage dining car. Our Christmas Dinner Trains are one of our most popular excursions and for good reason! Our Dining Car Superintendent and his team of Dining Car Stewards and Chefs provide exceptional customer service and delicious food all prepared and served in historic dining cars. A meal on the Dinner Train is like stepping back in time and the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion! The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is pleased to offer this unique opportunity for patrons to enjoy not only a rail excursion trip but also fine dining en route while the train travels along the rails. We encourage you to choose your entrée when booking your tickets. You may choose from true vintage dining in the Dining Car (four to a table) or Pullman Car Clover Colony (two per table for a slight premium charge) • Friday – Sunday | Starting November 10th – December 23rd | Not Available: 11/12, 11/24, & 12/10 | Train Departs at 6:45 pm |  See Full Schedule & Book Here

The Read House • Holiday Jubilee • Join us for an evening of merriment and festivities at our Holiday Jubilee! Enjoy live entertainment, a complimentary Hot Chocolate & Cider & Cookie stations, pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus and much more! • This event is free and no tickets are required • Please bring your own camera for photos with Santa | Elf Workshop at the Jubilee from 5:00 – 7:30 pm in the Green Room | Kids receive craft bag filled with craft kits: $15 plus tax per kid and tickets are sold at the front desk (or included in the Elf Tuck-in Package) • Parents must stay with children • 5:00 – 8:00 pm

12 Nights of Christmas Holiday Bar Pop Up on Station Street • Brought to you by the People of The Bitter Alibi • It’s about time we kick-off something new on the Southside. 12 Nights of Christmas holiday bar pop-up on Friday & Saturday • DJ’s | Full Bar | Quick Bites • 7:00 – Late

Vagabond Barber Co. • Concert for a Cause • Featuring: Josh Wheeler | Ben & Bryce from The Afternooners | In the Company of Wolves • Hey Friends! Join us in celebrating the holiday season with a fun and unique activity this year. Our friends at Be The Change Youth Initiative are putting together several concerts around Chattanooga this winter to benefit the youth in our community! • BTCYI is using this opportunity to organize a city-wide toy drive to benefit Chattanooga’s youth. They’re collecting toys for Chattanooga Room In The Inn, Partnership FCA, and Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. All you need to do is grab a gift (or two) from the list provided and bring them to celebrate • This intimate concert will have LIMITED SEATING • Get Tickets Here • All Ages • 7:00 pm

The Chattery • Bubbly Tasting for the New Year – IN-PERSON CLASS • Sparkling wine should be drunk all year long, full stop. That said, holiday party season calls for bubbles galore! Local wine expert Aubrey Stout will taste you through an array of sparkling wines from Prosecco to Champagne as we discuss secondary fermentation, bottle conditioning, and much more! Please note: Must be 21+ to attend • Register Here • 6:30 pm

Christmas Laser Orchestra “Symphony of Lights” • Tennessee RiverPark • “Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience as we present ‘Christmas Laser Orchestra: The Symphony of Lights!’ Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas like never before in this one-of-a-kind show that combines the finest elements of the season. Imagine a winter wonderland brought to life with dazzling laser displays that dance and twirl, painting the night sky with vivid colors and shapes. The air is filled with the sound of classic Christmas tunes, like ‘Here Comes Santa Claus,’ to modern hits like ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’! Even some holiday hits reimagined in a stunning symphonic arrangement, courtesy of our simulated orchestra. For the first hour, let these timeless melodies warm your heart and fill you with holiday spirit • But the magic doesn’t stop there. Our larger-than-life Laser Projections transport you to a world where Christmas dreams come true. Watch in awe as the scenes from your favorite holiday stories come alive before your eyes. You’ll be captivated by the iconic characters, from the Grinch to Santa Claus, who make appearances throughout the show, adding an extra layer of enchantment to the evening • After the first hour of classic Christmas tunes, we invite you to enjoy a well-deserved 30-minute intermission. This is the perfect time to grab a snack, sip on some hot cocoa, and soak in the festive Christmas atmosphere • Then, as the intermission ends, brace yourself for the highlight of the night: a tribute to the electrifying melodies of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For the next hour, let the Orchestra’s powerful and captivating music transport you to a world of energy and excitement. The lasers respond in kind, creating a symphony of light that perfectly complements the music’s intensity • ‘Christmas Laser Orchestra: The Symphony of Lights!’ is not just a show; it’s an experience that will leave you and your family with lasting memories of this magical season. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening out or a family-friendly outing, this event is for all ages • Free Parking: No need to worry about parking fees; we offer complimentary parking for your convenience | Food Vendors: Savor the flavors of the season with our delicious food vendors serving up mouthwatering holiday treats | Live Action Christmas Characters: Meet your favorite Christmas characters in the flesh! From Santa Claus to the Grinch, they’ll be there to spread cheer and take photos with you | Christmas Crafters: Explore a winter wonderland of crafts and gifts created by local artisans. Find that perfect, unique holiday gift for your loved ones • Get Tickets Here • Bring your own blankets and chairs & Outside food and drinks not allowed • Gates Open at 5:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm

The Walker Theatre • Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas w/ Special Guests • You know Christmas Times A Coming when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder play in their refreshing acoustic style all your favorite Christmas songs in this delightful tour along with a few of their special friends. This heartwarming show features a reason to listen to the season of songs both old and new as Skaggs and his band perform their own perfect blend of tight harmony. Celebrate the beauty and majesty of this time of year with first class vocalists and musicians, singing and playing their finest for Christmastime. The show includes the joyful bluegrass tune Christmas Times A Coming along with a beautiful rendition of New Star Shining, a hit song for Ricky Skaggs and James Taylor. Beloved classic songs Silent Night, Deck the Halls, and Let it Snow are fully represented, along with many other special Christmas melodies. Included in this seasonal show are sing-a-longs, rounding out this exclusive assortment of holiday jewels. Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas with Special Guests holiday show is sure to please during this most wonderful time of the year. • Get Tickets Here • 7:30 pm

Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More • First Cumberland Presbyterian Church • Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chattanooga. Get your tickets now to discover the music of “The Nutcracker” & More at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight • Get Tickets Here • 8:45 pm

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • CHA Ballet’s The Nutcracker with Chattanooga Symphony & Opera • Southeastern Trust presents Chattanooga Ballet’s The Nutcracker featuring the professional company, the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra performing live, and students from Chattanooga Ballet’s School and the region. Join Clara, a young girl at her parent’s holiday party, who is gifted a Nutcracker doll from her godfather, Drosselmeyer. This begins a magical journey from the battlefield with the Rat King, through the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets. See the amazing dolls that come to life, the mice as they scurry around and the beautiful snow as it flurries across the stage. Experience the fun as children dance at the party, the fear as the Nutcracker begins to fall at the hands of the Rat King and the joy of all the sweets gathered to celebrate their young heroine! This is a story of youth and bravery, and one the entire family will enjoy. Chattanooga Ballet invites you to experience Chattanooga’s most beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! • Get Tickets Here • 7:30 pm

Gordon-Lee Mansion • Candle Light Tours • Gordon-Lee Mansion decorated in natural greenery and handmade tree ornaments. House is lit by numerous candles and lamps throughout. Live period music and hot cider with ginger snaps served in the original warming kitchen • $10 for Adults & $2 for Children 12 & Under • 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Daytime

The Read House • Breakfast with Santa • Join Santa & Mrs. Claus for breakfast in the Silver Ballroom before they start their final countdown in preparation for Christmas! This one seating event will offer a delicious breakfast spread any kid will love and allow photo ops with Santa & Mrs. Claus as they mingle with both young and old • Chef has prepared all of your breakfast favorites, with a show stopping toppings bar for your pancakes, Belgian waffles, and hot cocoa! Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be making an appearance at 9:00 – 11:00 am • Event Highlights: Breakfast and Photo Opportunities with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Breakfast Seating: 9:00 – 10:30 am | Adults $32 | Children 10 & Under: $22 | Children 1 & Under: Free • Get Tickets Here • 9:00 am

The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection • Teddy Bear Tea • Join us for a magical Teddy Bear Tea, a holiday tradition the whole family will cherish! • Choose from two enchanting dates to join the holiday fun: December 2nd and December 9th • Tickets are $75 for adults and $45 for children, making it an affordable and memorable family experience • Our Teddy Bear Tea Party Includes:  A Kid-Friendly Breakfast with a Build-Your-Own Pancake Stack Station for your little ones to enjoy a scrumptious start to their day | An Elegant Selection of Teas, Hot Chocolate, and Cider to warm your hearts | A Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, complete with photo opportunities to capture the magic | Holiday Movies to create a cozy, festive atmosphere for all | For the adults, a Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar to toast to the holiday season in style | Convenient Valet Parking to make your arrival hassle-free • Take advantage of this heartwarming holiday event. Reserve your spot today for a joyful Teddy Bear Tea your family will treasure! • Get Tickets Here • 8:00 am

The Chattanooga Market • Holiday Market • Chattanooga Convention Center • Find us indoors during December weekends at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Our Holiday Market features 200+ local food vendors, artists, and crafters each Saturday & Sunday in December. Offering unique gifts and festive preparations – everything you’ll need for the holiday season! Shoppers will be able to find one-of-a-kind pottery, custom pieces of art, handcrafted jewelry, local foods, natural bath and body products, locally designed and made apparel, wood furniture, and so much more. Ask vendors about commissioned pieces for that special touch. Chattanooga Holiday Market has become a shopping tradition for the whole family! • Enjoy live holiday music performances daily! • Today: FLATTOP BOXERS (ACOUSTIC) at 12:30 pm • Market from 10:00 – 5:00 pm

Brainerd Farmers Market • Holiday Market • Grace Episcopal Church • The Holiday Market is back at Grace! This is the perfect time to get your locally made gifts and goodies! The main market season will be moving to winter hours after this event • 10:00 – 1:00 pm

Creative Discovery Museum • PRESCHOOL ADVENTURE: GINGERBREAD VILLAGE • Experience the Magical World of Gingerbread Delights! • Calling all little bakers and budding artists aged 5 and under to embark on an enchanting journey of creativity and learning. Get ready to make cherished holiday memories with a host of captivating hands-on activities that will ignite your child’s imagination and encourage early development in math, language, motor skills, and social interaction • Gingerbread Man Puppet Crafting: Your young ones will craft their very own gingerbread man puppet, ready to come to life in their imaginative play | Pretend to Be a Baker: Step into the baker’s shoes and let your child’s imagination run wild as they engage in the art of make-believe baking | Gingerbread House Construction: Whether they’re using building blocks or crafting from cardboard, kids will have a blast creating their very own gingerbread house, a symbol of festive cheer | Train Playtime: Watch as young engineers take the reins, playing with toy trains that chug and choo-choo through a winter wonderland | “Snow” Painting: Dive into a world of creativity as your little ones paint with “snow,” unleashing their artistic talents and discovering the joy of self-expression • This special event is thoughtfully designed to nurture your child’s early development while celebrating a holiday classic – gingerbread. It’s a fun-filled opportunity to make treasured memories and spark creativity during the festive season. Join us for a day of hands-on fun, laughter, and learning that your child will carry with them for years to come. Don’t miss out on this delightful holiday experience! • This event is FREE with Museum Admission • Become a Member Here • 10:00 – Noon

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • CHA Ballet’s The Nutcracker with Chattanooga Symphony & Opera • Southeastern Trust presents Chattanooga Ballet’s The Nutcracker featuring the professional company, the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra performing live, and students from Chattanooga Ballet’s School and the region. Join Clara, a young girl at her parent’s holiday party, who is gifted a Nutcracker doll from her godfather, Drosselmeyer. This begins a magical journey from the battlefield with the Rat King, through the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets. See the amazing dolls that come to life, the mice as they scurry around and the beautiful snow as it flurries across the stage. Experience the fun as children dance at the party, the fear as the Nutcracker begins to fall at the hands of the Rat King and the joy of all the sweets gathered to celebrate their young heroine! This is a story of youth and bravery, and one the entire family will enjoy. Chattanooga Ballet invites you to experience Chattanooga’s most beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! • Get Tickets Here • 2:00 pm

Shop the Market at Presents “A Very Merry Christmas Market” • The Collegedale Commons • Get ready to embrace the festive spirit at ”A Very Merry Christmas Market”! This enchanting holiday event will take place at The Commons in Collegedale! • Discover a winter wonderland filled with the magic of the holiday season as you explore the market’s charming booths. With a dazzling array of arts, crafts, seasonal treats, and locally sourced goods, this market promises to be a one-stop-shop for all your holiday shopping needs. From handcrafted ornaments to unique artisanal gifts, you’ll find the perfect treasures to make your holiday unforgettable! • 10:00 – 3:00 pm

Chattanooga Audubon Society • Christmas Past • Step back in time and experience the magic of the holiday season at Audubon Acres’ “Christmas Past” event. This enchanting day offers a glimpse into the traditions and history of yesteryears, allowing you to immerse yourself in the festive charm of days gone by • More Info Here • 9:00 – 3:00 pm

Creative Discovery Museum • GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP • Kick off the holiday season and create masterpieces out of gingerbread, icing, candy, and more! We’ll provide the pre-built gingerbread house along with icing and a selection of candy to make a truly unique design. This will become a family tradition you won’t want to miss! • More Info & Register Here • 10:30, 1:00, & 3:30 pm

Creative Discovery Museum • PRESCHOOL ADVENTURE: GINGERBREAD VILLAGE • Calling all little bakers and budding artists aged 5 and under to embark on an enchanting journey of creativity and learning. Get ready to make cherished holiday memories with a host of captivating hands-on activities that will ignite your child’s imagination and encourage early development in math, language, motor skills, and social interaction • More Info & Register Here • 10:00 am

Mountain Creek Church Of Christ • Breakfast with Santa • Join us for our Annual Breakfast with Santa • Enjoy a pancake breakfast, cookie decorating, and have your picture made with Santa! It’s fun and free….so, grab your friends and come see us! • Register Here • 10:00 – Noon

White Lightning Harley-Davidson • Photos With Santa • Come get your photos with Santa • One Free photos per family, please! • 11:00 – 3:00 pm

Mistletoe Market • Event by Touch The Sky Events & Promotions, LLC at Bradley Square Mall • Join us for the 7th annual Mistletoe Market INDOORS at Bradley Square Mall December 9-10, 2023! This exciting event will have over 150 vendors to shop, food trucks, petting zoo & pony rides, pictures with Santa, inflatables, trackless train rides, and more! Sponsored by Mix 104.1 WCLE • FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! • 10:00 – 5:00 pm (Cleveland TN)

Furnish • 2nd Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Social! • We’re having our 2nd Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Social! We’ll have cozy holiday cocktails, giveaways + sales all day long on Saturday, December 9th! We love hosting these events + especially love getting to see all of YOU, so please come out + join us, won’t you? • 10:00 – 6:00 pm

Hickory Valley Garden Club • Craft Show & Holiday Social • Come out and say hello to the neighbors & the Hickory Valley Garden Club! Enjoy some hot cocoa, learn more about the history of Brainerd Hills & the “Point”, and get to know your local Garden Club! We will be offering a small selection of crafts & florals for purchase, will all proceeds benefitting the volunteer efforts of HVGC • 1:00 pm

The Georgia Winery • Christmas Open House • Join in this magical wine & shopping experience! • $1 off our 5oz or 8oz glasses of wine while you shop! | Enjoy Hot Mulled Wine, Wine Tastings, Wine Flights and more! | Release of our new seasonal wines Santa’s Helper & Holiday Cheer | Refreshments while shopping for unique gifts for everyone on your list! | Gift baskets start at $26.95 or let us custom make the perfect basket for you (must be able to pick up the next business day) | Every Saturday before Christmas starting the day after Black Friday! • 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Chickamauga Merchants Association • A Down Home Christmas in Chickamauga • Visit us in Downtown Chickamauga for A Down Home Christmas! • Complete with a Breakfast with Santa More Info & Tickets Here | Shopping at the Christmas Market | Candlelight Mansion Tours | Christmas Parade! • Come out and shop your Holiday items with local vendors, businesses, and food in Downtown Chickamauga • 8:00 am (Chickamauga)

Mile Straight Baptist • Breakfast with Santa • Join us for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9, at 10:00 AM. Breakfast, games and pictures with Santa • Cost: $3 per kid and $6 per adult • Register Here • 10:00 am (Soddy Daisy)

Rossville Church of Christ • Breakfast with Santa • Once again, we have breakfast with Santa! This is a great, informal opportunity to have some lighthearted fun and take the kids out! It starts at 9:00 am

Evening

Humane Educational Society • Holiday Pup Crawl • Put on your tackiest holiday attire and join us downtown for our Annual Pup Crawl! • Participants will receive a drink at EACH brewery, and a chance to win door prizes! 8 amazing locations, 8 free pours, and UNLIMITED FUN! • TICKETS ARE LIMITED AVAILABILITY – DON’T WAIT TO GET YOURS! • $25 General Admission & $50 VIP Tickets • Ticket sales benefit HES and helping save animals in need! • Featuring: Pax Breu Ruim | Jack Brown’s | Wanderlinger Brewing Co. | FiveWits Brewing Co. | Fountainhead Taproom | GoDog Social Chattanooga | Chattanooga Brewing Co. | OddStory • 21+ • Get Tickets Here • 3:00 – 8:00 pm

Songbirds Foundation • Concert for a Cause • Hey Friends! Join us in celebrating the holiday season with a fun and unique activity this year. Our friends at Be The Change Youth Initiative are putting together several concerts around Chattanooga this winter to benefit the youth in our community! • Featuring: Andrew Witherspoon | Anna Baldree | Red Pawn |Luke Simmons • BTCYI is using this opportunity to organize a city-wide toy drive to benefit Chattanooga’s youth. They’re collecting toys for Chattanooga Room In The Inn, Partnership FCA, and Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. All you need to do is grab a gift (or two) from the list provided and bring them to celebrate at our Songbirds concert • Get Tickets Here • Doors at 6:00 pm | Show at 7:00 pm | Seated Show

Westbound • Project Gallantly Forward’s Ugly Sweater Launch Party • Part celebration of our newly approved 501c3 status, part appreciation dinner for our amazing donors, and part fundraiser to kick off our campaign to build the retreat, join Project Gallantly Forward at Westbound Honky-Tonk on Station Street with your ugliest Christmas sweater for a night of fun where we can get to know each other better, raise awareness for veteran suicide, and raise funds to reach our goal of $200,000 to build our first cabin to start welcoming veterans to the retreat • More Info & Tickets Here • 6:30 – 9:00 pm

12 Nights of Christmas Holiday Bar Pop Up on Station Street • Brought to you by the People of The Bitter Alibi • It’s about time we kick-off something new on the Southside. 12 Nights of Christmas holiday bar pop-up on Friday & Saturday • DJ’s | Full Bar | Quick Bites • 7:00 – Late

Massari-Wood Dance Center Presents The Nutcracker • UTC Fine Arts Center • The Civic Ballet of Chattanooga and Massari~Wood Dance Center present the treasured holiday classic of Clara and her Nutcracker • Get Tickets Here • 7:30 pm

Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria • Ugly Christmas Sweater Party • Come eat, drink, and party with Anthony Q and DJ Kris Kash in your ugly Christmas sweater at Slim & Husky’s! Prizes for the best ugly Christmas sweater! • 9:00 – 1:00 am

Creative Discovery Museum • Members Event: PJ’s with Santa • Santa is taking a break from the North Pole and heading down south on Friday, December 8! Join us for PJs with Santa, a members-only event for the whole family. Kids will enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa and other special activities throughout the Museum • Become a Member Here • 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • CHA Ballet’s The Nutcracker with Chattanooga Symphony & Opera • Southeastern Trust presents Chattanooga Ballet’s The Nutcracker featuring the professional company, the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra performing live, and students from Chattanooga Ballet’s School and the region. Join Clara, a young girl at her parent’s holiday party, who is gifted a Nutcracker doll from her godfather, Drosselmeyer. This begins a magical journey from the battlefield with the Rat King, through the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets. See the amazing dolls that come to life, the mice as they scurry around and the beautiful snow as it flurries across the stage. Experience the fun as children dance at the party, the fear as the Nutcracker begins to fall at the hands of the Rat King and the joy of all the sweets gathered to celebrate their young heroine! This is a story of youth and bravery, and one the entire family will enjoy. Chattanooga Ballet invites you to experience Chattanooga’s most beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! • Get Tickets Here • 7:30 pm

Christmas Laser Orchestra “Symphony of Lights” • Tennessee RiverPark • “Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience as we present ‘Christmas Laser Orchestra: The Symphony of Lights!’ Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas like never before in this one-of-a-kind show that combines the finest elements of the season. Imagine a winter wonderland brought to life with dazzling laser displays that dance and twirl, painting the night sky with vivid colors and shapes. The air is filled with the sound of classic Christmas tunes, like ‘Here Comes Santa Claus,’ to modern hits like ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’! Even some holiday hits reimagined in a stunning symphonic arrangement, courtesy of our simulated orchestra. For the first hour, let these timeless melodies warm your heart and fill you with holiday spirit • But the magic doesn’t stop there. Our larger-than-life Laser Projections transport you to a world where Christmas dreams come true. Watch in awe as the scenes from your favorite holiday stories come alive before your eyes. You’ll be captivated by the iconic characters, from the Grinch to Santa Claus, who make appearances throughout the show, adding an extra layer of enchantment to the evening • After the first hour of classic Christmas tunes, we invite you to enjoy a well-deserved 30-minute intermission. This is the perfect time to grab a snack, sip on some hot cocoa, and soak in the festive Christmas atmosphere • Then, as the intermission ends, brace yourself for the highlight of the night: a tribute to the electrifying melodies of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For the next hour, let the Orchestra’s powerful and captivating music transport you to a world of energy and excitement. The lasers respond in kind, creating a symphony of light that perfectly complements the music’s intensity • ‘Christmas Laser Orchestra: The Symphony of Lights!’ is not just a show; it’s an experience that will leave you and your family with lasting memories of this magical season. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening out or a family-friendly outing, this event is for all ages • Free Parking: No need to worry about parking fees; we offer complimentary parking for your convenience | Food Vendors: Savor the flavors of the season with our delicious food vendors serving up mouthwatering holiday treats | Live Action Christmas Characters: Meet your favorite Christmas characters in the flesh! From Santa Claus to the Grinch, they’ll be there to spread cheer and take photos with you | Christmas Crafters: Explore a winter wonderland of crafts and gifts created by local artisans. Find that perfect, unique holiday gift for your loved ones • Get Tickets Here • Bring your own blankets and chairs & Outside food and drinks not allowed • Gates Open at 5:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm

Hixson First Baptist Church • Christmas With Brandon Heath • 88.9 Moody Radio presents, Christmas with Brandon Heath! Brandon Heath has spent the better part of the last 15 years writing songs professionally. The Nashville native released his major label debut in 2006, amassing fans with his introspective vulnerability ripped straight from real life. With six studio albums, a Christmas record and five No. 1 singles to his credit, including the Platinum RIAA-certified “Give Me Your Eyes,” the singer has garnered five GRAMMY® nominations, an American Music Award nod and an Emmy Award. In addition, he’s earned eight Dove Awards, including two consecutive Male Vocalist honors and a win for Song of the Year. He’s also been recognized as a top lyricist in his field with numerous songwriting accolades, including being named BMI’s Songwriter of the Year • Get Tickets Here • 7:00 pm

Zois Harbor Lights Restaurant • Christmas on the River • Come support the Forgotten Child Fund , Boats decorated or not Welcome • 50/50 Drawing • Great Auction Items • 7:00 pm

Gordon-Lee Mansion • Candle Light Tours • Gordon-Lee Mansion decorated in natural greenery and handmade tree ornaments. House is lit by numerous candles and lamps throughout. Live period music and hot cider with ginger snaps served in the original warming kitchen • $10 for Adults & $2 for Children 12 & Under • 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Daytime

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • CHA Ballet’s The Nutcracker with Chattanooga Symphony & Opera • Southeastern Trust presents Chattanooga Ballet’s The Nutcracker featuring the professional company, the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra performing live, and students from Chattanooga Ballet’s School and the region. Join Clara, a young girl at her parent’s holiday party, who is gifted a Nutcracker doll from her godfather, Drosselmeyer. This begins a magical journey from the battlefield with the Rat King, through the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets. See the amazing dolls that come to life, the mice as they scurry around and the beautiful snow as it flurries across the stage. Experience the fun as children dance at the party, the fear as the Nutcracker begins to fall at the hands of the Rat King and the joy of all the sweets gathered to celebrate their young heroine! This is a story of youth and bravery, and one the entire family will enjoy. Chattanooga Ballet invites you to experience Chattanooga’s most beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! • Get Tickets Here • 2:00 pm

Chattanooga Brewing Company • Sippin’ With Santa • Join us for photos with Santa, kids and pets welcome! • We provide Santa and the backdrop, you take your own photos. We will also have food and drink specials and complimentary hot cocoa and pup cups • Sign ups start at noon, see you then! • Noon

Massari-Wood Dance Center Presents The Nutcracker • UTC Fine Arts Center • The Civic Ballet of Chattanooga and Massari~Wood Dance Center present the treasured holiday classic of Clara and her Nutcracker • Get Tickets Here • 2:30 pm

The Chattanooga Market • Holiday Market • Chattanooga Convention Center • Find us indoors during December weekends at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Our Holiday Market features 200+ local food vendors, artists, and crafters each Saturday & Sunday in December. Offering unique gifts and festive preparations – everything you’ll need for the holiday season! Shoppers will be able to find one-of-a-kind pottery, custom pieces of art, handcrafted jewelry, local foods, natural bath and body products, locally designed and made apparel, wood furniture, and so much more. Ask vendors about commissioned pieces for that special touch. Chattanooga Holiday Market has become a shopping tradition for the whole family! • Enjoy live holiday music performances daily!

• Today: Lodge Cast Iron Cook Off: The Lodge Originals Only, USA Enamel Cook-Off is an exciting live cooking demonstration/competition where local Chefs are invited to show off their skills — utilizing Lodge Cast Iron products! • They’ll demonstrate (in front of our live audience) how fun and easy it is to incorporate Lodge Cast Iron products into your home cooking. New this year, our chefs will be cooking with the USA Enamel products from Lodge. And best yet, you’ll be able to purchase this latest line from Lodge at the Holiday Market during this special event. Our Chefs will come armed with their most ORIGINAL dish to serve up to our team of judges. They’ll come prepared with everything they need, but the pressure is on. They’ll be given a surprise ingredient — on the spot — that must be incorporated into their creation. The Lodge Originals Only, USA Enamel Cook-Off will take place from 11am – 3pm. Come watch the fun! The winning Chef will receive a gift from Lodge Cast Iron and a one-of-a-kind Allen Hampton trophy (utilizing Lodge Cast Iron)!

• Market from 11:00 – 5:00 pm

Mikes Hole In The Wall • Annual Picture Your Pet with Santa • Bring your four legged babies to Mike’s to get their picture made with Santa • For every @titosvodka’s cocktail sold, $1 will be donated to @petplacementcenter • Noon – 6:00 pm

Creative Discovery Museum • GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP • Kick off the holiday season and create masterpieces out of gingerbread, icing, candy, and more! We’ll provide the pre-built gingerbread house along with icing and a selection of candy to make a truly unique design. This will become a family tradition you won’t want to miss! • More Info & Register Here • 10:30 & 1:00 pm

The Refindery on McCallie • Cookies With Santa • Every year we invite Santa Claus to The Refindery, and we are excited to say he is arriving on December 10. Santa has a very busy schedule so he will only be with us for three hours. We invite you to bring the kids, and the pets to see Santa. Have a quick photo and don’t forget the Christmas List! Then have a cookie and shop our beautiful store. We will have special deals for that day only • 12:30 – 3:30 pm

Mistletoe Market • Event by Touch The Sky Events & Promotions, LLC at Bradley Square Mall • Join us for the 7th annual Mistletoe Market INDOORS at Bradley Square Mall December 9-10, 2023! This exciting event will have over 150 vendors to shop, food trucks, petting zoo & pony rides, pictures with Santa, inflatables, trackless train rides, and more! Sponsored by Mix 104.1 WCLE • FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! • 10:00 – 5:00 pm (Cleveland TN)

Evening

Naked River Brewing Co. • Crafting with Craft Bevvies • Presented by Chattanooga Library • Come join us for Crafting with Craft Bevvies at Naked River Bbrewing! This month, we’ll be creating beautiful minimalist wreaths using fresh cuttings from some of your favorite local farms and businesses. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm – no materials required! • 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Barn Door Boutique • Holiday Cocktail Class with Tipsy Tin • Grab a group of friends together or make it a date night and learn how to make three craft cocktails with Penny, owner of Tipsy Tin. This cocktail class with focus on some amazing holiday themed cocktails as we prepare for all things winter and cold! Learn to impress friends and family with your cocktail skills just before the holidays! You’ll even get your own equipment and quality ingredients to follow along step by step and sip while you create! Thank you to our Chattanooga Wine & Spirits for providing the libations! • Get Tickets Here •

The Chattery • Arts for Older Adults: Winter Cabin Painting – IN-PERSON CLASS • With the holidays just around the corner, how about a fun time to relax and paint a beautiful winter scene? In this 2-hour class, you will learn some of the basics of using acrylic paint along with different brushes and techniques. When you leave, you will have a beautiful canvas ready to be hung in your house. Supplies: All supplies are included • Register Here • 10:00 am

The Sweet & Savory Classroom • Christmas Cookies & Fancy Treats • Are you looking for deliciously fun new ideas for your holiday cookies and treats? Enjoy an evening filled with learning, baking, and tasting!! Our Pastry Chef has created this class to spark baking creativity. Everything you make in class you can taste and take home to enjoy with your family and friends.  • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm

Choral Arts of Chattanooga Presents: Magnificat “A Christmas Celebration” • Second Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga • Brought to you by Choral Arts of Chattanooga with special guests Neshawn Calloway and the Center for Creative Arts • Get Tickets Here • 7:30 pm

Ooltewah Farmers Market • Christmas Time at the Market • Local crafters and artists will join the farms and food artisans for 3 weeks as we host a local Arts & Crafts show as part of our regular weekly farmers market. Handmade gifts mean so much more! Lots of festive holiday foods, fresh from the farm for your holiday table • 3:00 – 5:00 pm

The Press • ‘Tis the Season Trivia Night • Trivia Night Holiday Edition at The Press! Come enjoy a wonderful night of great food, drinks, and Holiday Trivia! Bring a friend and enjoy this special season! • 7:00 pm

Improv Chattanooga • It’s a Y’allmark Christmas • HART Gallery TN • Amber Nash, best known as the voice of “Pam Poovey” from the Emmy Award winning animated series “Archer,” and her real-life husband, former Dad’s Garage Artistic Director, Kevin Gillese are here from Atlanta to bring you a one-night only holiday Improv event that will knock your socks off and hang them above the fireplace. This loving homage to Hallmark movies pokes fun while also acknowledging the undeniable joy of a romance at Christmastime. Amber and Kevin are currently on tour promoting their new movie, “How To Ruin The Holidays” and we are thrilled to welcome them to Chattanooga for this very special show! Written by Kevin, “How To Ruin The Holidays” stars Amber, Colin Mochrie, Luke Davis, Ronny Cheing and a host of other hilarious people in what is sure to become a new holiday classic • Tickets for this extra-special event are just $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show. But hurry! Seating is very limited, so reserve your seat now! • As an added bonus, after the show, there will be a FREE Improv Jam featuring Amber, Kevin, and the cast of Improv Chattanooga! Here are all the details you need to know: The venue for this performance is The Hart Gallery, located at 110 E Main St. | This show is rated PG-13. Parental disgression is advised | Doors at 7:30 pm & Show 8:00 pm |  Show runs until approximately 9pm, after which there will be a short intermission | Improv Jam starts at 9:30pm (ish) and runs until 10:30pm • Get Tickets Here

Party Fowl • Christmas Vacation Trivia Night • Trivia is completely FREE to play, family friendly, and the top three teams receive gift cards! • 6:00 pm

12 Nights of Christmas Holiday Bar Pop Up on Station Street • Brought to you by the People of The Bitter Alibi • It’s about time we kick-off something new on the Southside. 12 Nights of Christmas holiday bar pop-up on Friday & Saturday • DJ’s | Full Bar | Quick Bites • 7:00 – Late

The Walker Theatre • Bobby Stone Film Series: A Madea Christmas • Rated PG-13 Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on a rural town when she’s coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas • Get $12 Tickets Here • 7:00 pm

The Press • Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke Party • Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke Party at the Press! Come enjoy a fun night of great food, drinks, and karaoke!!! Wear your ugliest sweater and come have fun with us! • 7:00 pm

Daytime

The Read House • Breakfast with Santa • Join Santa & Mrs. Claus for breakfast in the Silver Ballroom before they start their final countdown in preparation for Christmas! This one seating event will offer a delicious breakfast spread any kid will love and allow photo ops with Santa & Mrs. Claus as they mingle with both young and old • Chef has prepared all of your breakfast favorites, with a show stopping toppings bar for your pancakes, Belgian waffles, and hot cocoa! Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be making an appearance at 9:00 – 11:00 am • Event Highlights: Breakfast and Photo Opportunities with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Breakfast Seating: 9:00 – 10:30 am | Adults $32 | Children 10 & Under: $22 | Children 1 & Under: Free • Get Tickets Here • 9:00 am

The Chattanooga Market • Holiday Market • Chattanooga Convention Center • Find us indoors during December weekends at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Our Holiday Market features 200+ local food vendors, artists, and crafters each Saturday & Sunday in December. Offering unique gifts and festive preparations – everything you’ll need for the holiday season! Shoppers will be able to find one-of-a-kind pottery, custom pieces of art, handcrafted jewelry, local foods, natural bath and body products, locally designed and made apparel, wood furniture, and so much more. Ask vendors about commissioned pieces for that special touch. Chattanooga Holiday Market has become a shopping tradition for the whole family! • Enjoy live holiday music performances daily! • Today: FLASHDRIVE at 12:30 pm & MARIA JORDANIA at 2:00 pm • Market from 10:00 – 5:00 pm

Civil Provisions & Bar • Saint Nick on Signal •  The big guy is making his way to Signal Mountain and you are invited. Join us for a festive day of giving, Saint Nick on Signal benefiting Signal Mountain Social Services! Saint Nick will be at Civil Provisions ready to hear from all of his friends on the Nice List • Take a photo with Saint Nick in the beautiful set by Summer Field Studio Floral | Kids may enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and face painting | Civil Provisions and Bar will offer a limited family-friendly menu. For adults feeling a little naughty, the bar will be open • We would love for you to consider giving a donation at the event that will go directly to meeting the needs of families and individuals • Noon – 3:00 pm

Chattanooga Dance Theatre • Nooga Nutcracker • UTC Fine Arts Center – Hayes Concert Hall • A delightful twist on the classic ballet, Nooga Nutcracker is set in present-day Chattanooga. As the story goes, Clara, after receiving her Nutcracker, goes to sleep and is awakened by a sassy mouse queen. With the help of the Chattanooga Mocs and Clara, the Nutcracker defeats the mouse queen and her posse. To thank Clara for her assistance, the Nutcracker prince takes Clara out into Chattanooga for a magical night on the town • Get Tickets Here • 2:00 pm

Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • PJ’s & The Polar Express • Choo! Choo! All aboard the Polar Express for a trip to the North Pole! Begin winter break in style by dressing in your favorite pajamas and enjoying a special screening of The Polar Express 3D! Meet the conductor, enjoy hot cocoa and snacks, enter to win Polar Express themed prizes and more. This event is fun for the entire family and all who truly believe! Each ticket holder will receive a cup of hot chocolate and light breakfast snacks. With safety in mind, breakfast snacks will be pre-boxed and distributed as guests enter the theater. Popcorn and other concessions will be available for purchase • 9:15 am Check-In Begins | 9:30 am Seating begins with snacks and hot chocolate | 9:45 am Polar Express Conductor Welcome/Prizes | 10:00 am Polar Express Begins • Get Tickets Here

Moser Manor Farms & Events • Custom Christmas Makers Market • Come shop at Moser Manor Farms for a Christmas Market for those last minute gifts. We will feature only locally made gifts in an effort to support local • Pictures with Santa are FREE! • Santa will also be here from 2:00 – 4:00 pm • Come take pictures with  Santa with photobooth provided by Ruel Navarro Photography • Enjoy s’mores fireside at our bonfire | Shop and support local | Come Eat. Drink. And be Merry • NoogaTaps will make sure mom, dad, and kids are all happy with wine, beer and hot chocolate on tap • Vendors include: CuppaSugarBakery | Hey Honey Pottery | Permanent Jewelry from Eros Hat Co.  | Iron Valkyrie Clay & Resin Jewelry | Calm Your Vibes | Forget Me Not Candles | Mountain Town Creatives Laser Cut gifts | Dope Soap – goat milk soap by Moser Manor Farms | Epoxy Resin boards by Moser Manor Farms • Noon – 5:00 pm

Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga – KIC • KIC Start Christmas Parade & Market • Get ready to sparkle and shine at the KIC Start Christmas Market and Parade • It’s a festive day packed with fun at the Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga (KIC),  5704 Marlin Road • Parade kicks off at 11:00 am, marching down Marlin Road with a special guest… Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus! They’ll be stopping at the Kitchen Incubator to meet all the good little boys and girls! • Bring a little joy by donating an unwrapped toy for the Forgotten Child Fund. Let’s make every child’s Christmas magical! • Hungry? We’ve got you covered with 20 food trucks and food vendors! Feast on delicious treats while exploring our Market Vendors for those last-minute Christmas gifts! • Plus, don’t miss out on supporting our latest KIC Catalyst graduates as they debut their products! It’s a perfect opportunity to eat, shop, and celebrate our community’s creativity and entrepreneurship • Let’s come together for a day of joy, fun, and community spirit! • 10:30 – 4:00 pm

Cluster Funk Studio • Holiday Open House • Recently we have been finding ways to enhance community engagement to help our neighbors tap into their own creativity and make art! This started with a series of monthly workshops and has been greatly successful. As we look to the holiday season, we wanted to get even more festive and are planning a Holiday Open House on December 16 featuring workshops, vendors, food and drink, and a good ole Holiday raffle. The Open House encourages folks to create in the spirit of the holiday and make gifts for their loved ones. Cluster Funk Studio will be hosting a cyanotype ornament and holiday cards workshop as well as a needle felted toadstool ornament workshop. The other vendors will have several pop-up workshops throughout the day including a stocking workshop, a make your own potholder workshop, and a hand stamped clothing workshop. Cluster Funk Studio’s workshops require preregistration online while the other workshops are open to drop ins. We will have 7 vendors including Mini Kitty Designs, Style Verde, Owl’s Nest Handmade, Gab Slattery Art, Bare Body and Skincare, Andi K Art, and Panic in Polkadots. There will be fun events throughout the entire day from 11am to 6pm. We hope this will provide a unique holiday shopping experience in the North Shore • 11:00 – 6:00 pm

White Lightning Harley-Davidson • Photos With Santa • Come get your photos with Santa • One Free photos per family, please! • 11:00 – 3:00 pm

Santi’s Mexican Grill and Sports Bar • Breakfast with Santa • Santa is coming to Santi’s! Mark your calendars and join us for a Traditional Pancake breakfast with Santa • Get Tickets Here • 8:00 am

The Sweet & Savory Classroom • Parent/Child Christmas Sugar Cookies • Are you ready for holiday cookie decorating fun? You and your child will learn how to roll sugar cookie dough, cut out cookies, make icing, glazing, and using a piping bag to make beautifully decorated cookies. This class will also include coloring icing, sprinkles, and candy decorations. The most delicious part……..you get to taste and take home all of your cookie creations! • More Info & Register Here • 9:00 am

The Sweet & Savory Classroom • Parent/Child Christmas Sugar Cookies • Are you ready for holiday cookie decorating fun? You and your child will learn how to roll sugar cookie dough, cut out cookies, make icing, glazing, and using a piping bag to make beautifully decorated cookies. This class will also include coloring icing, sprinkles, and candy decorations. The most delicious part……..you get to taste and take home all of your cookie creations! • More Info & Register Here • 1:30 pm

BonLife Coffee Roasters • Cookies with Santa • Event by Family Cornerstones, Inc. •  Join us for a super fun event called “Cookies with Santa”! It’s not only a great opportunity to meet Santa and get your picture taken with him, but also to support a wonderful cause as it’s a fundraiser for Family Cornerstones! And guess what? It’s only $5 per child! You’ll also have a blast decorating delicious cookies with your family and friends. So come on over and join us for a jolly good time! • 2:00 pm (Cleveland)

The Georgia Winery • Christmas Open House • Join in this magical wine & shopping experience! • $1 off our 5oz or 8oz glasses of wine while you shop! | Enjoy Hot Mulled Wine, Wine Tastings, Wine Flights and more! | Release of our new seasonal wines Santa’s Helper & Holiday Cheer | Refreshments while shopping for unique gifts for everyone on your list! | Gift baskets start at $26.95 or let us custom make the perfect basket for you (must be able to pick up the next business day) | Every Saturday before Christmas starting the day after Black Friday! • 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Evening

Whiskey Thief • Adult Only Ugly Sweater Comedy Night • Get ready to show off your most outrageous and UGLY Christmas sweater at the UGLY Sweater Comedy Night! Join us at Whiskey Thief for a night of festive fun, laughter, and holiday cheer with comedian Ricky Glore. This in-person event promises to be the highlight of your Christmas season. The kids have their Christmas parties, and the adults need theirs! • Featuring a hilarious comedian, you’re in for a night of side-splitting fun! | Tickets are just $60 per person (before taxes and fees), so grab your friends and reserve your spots today! • Your ticket includes: A Holiday Welcome Beverage to kick off the festivities | Entry into our Ugly Sweater Raffle – who’s got the ugliest sweater? | Valet Parking for your convenience • Don’t miss out on the season’s most entertaining and festive night. Secure your tickets now, and let’s make this holiday season merry and bright with laughter! • Get Tickets Here • 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Presents: “Home for the Holidays” • One of Chattanooga’s most treasured holiday events, Home for the Holidays is the perfect seasonal celebration for the whole family! The CSO is joined by the CSO Chorus, a variety of community groups, and even the big man himself! • Get Tickets Here • 7:30 pm

Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More • First Cumberland Presbyterian Church • Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chattanooga. Get your tickets now to discover the music of “The Nutcracker” & More at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 & 8:45 pm

12 Nights of Christmas Holiday Bar Pop Up on Station Street • Brought to you by the People of The Bitter Alibi • It’s about time we kick-off something new on the Southside. 12 Nights of Christmas holiday bar pop-up on Friday & Saturday • DJ’s | Full Bar | Quick Bites • 7:00 – Late

Cambridge Square, Tennessee • Holiday Concert • Join us for a free, year-end holiday concert with local musicians performing acoustic holiday music for the entire family, complete with sing-alongs. • 6:00 pm

The Walker Theatre • Bobby Stone Film Series: Elf • Rated PG Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit • Get $12 Tickets Here • 2:00 pm

The Walker Theatre • Bobby Stone Film Series: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation • Rated PG-13 The Griswold family’s plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster • Get $12 Tickets Here • 7:00 pm

The Walker Theatre • Bobby Stone Film Series: Gremlins • Rated PG A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town • Get $12 Tickets Here • 10:00 pm

Chattanooga Dance Theatre • Nooga Nutcracker • UTC Fine Arts Center – Hayes Concert Hall • A delightful twist on the classic ballet, Nooga Nutcracker is set in present-day Chattanooga. As the story goes, Clara, after receiving her Nutcracker, goes to sleep and is awakened by a sassy mouse queen. With the help of the Chattanooga Mocs and Clara, the Nutcracker defeats the mouse queen and her posse. To thank Clara for her assistance, the Nutcracker prince takes Clara out into Chattanooga for a magical night on the town • Get Tickets Here • 7:00 pm

Metro Tab Church • Jingle Jam 2023 “A Christmas Spectacular & Live Concert” •  Join loved ones and friends at an oh-so-jolly occasion during the most wonderful time of the year! Don’t miss our 3rd annual JINGLE JAM! Jingle Jam is a FREE Christmas Spectacular and LIVE Concert happening at Metro Tab Church • At Jingle Jam you will enjoy harmonious medleys of holiday songs both classic and contemporary. Be on the lookout for beloved characters including: The Grinch, Queen Elsa, Frosty, Rudolph, and Santa Claus! In the midst of all the yuletide revelries enjoy popcorn, hot cocoa, food trucks, inflatables, snowball fights, ornament decorating, a gingerbread house competition, and so much more! • The event is free so bring your friends and family along as we celebrate the greatest gift! • 5:00 pm

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Presents: “Home for the Holidays” • One of Chattanooga’s most treasured holiday events, Home for the Holidays is the perfect seasonal celebration for the whole family! The CSO is joined by the CSO Chorus, a variety of community groups, and even the big man himself! • Get Tickets Here • 4;00 pm

Barrelhouse Ballroom Chattanooga • E.T.’s Birthmas Spectacular & Food Drive • All proceeds benefit the Chattanooga Area Food Bank • Pics with Santa 2:00 – 4:00 pm (please bring a cash donation for Santa pics) • Live Music from: Danimal’s Sunday Funday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm | E.T. 4:15 – 5:00 pm | Roger Alan Wade 5:15 pm

Chattanooga Mocs Athletics • Lady Mocs Basketball VS Eastern KY • Ugly Christmas Sweater Giveaway • First 200 Fans • Get Tickets Here • 6:00 pm 

The Chattanooga Market • Holiday Market • Chattanooga Convention Center • Find us indoors during December weekends at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Our Holiday Market features 200+ local food vendors, artists, and crafters each Saturday & Sunday in December. Offering unique gifts and festive preparations – everything you’ll need for the holiday season! Shoppers will be able to find one-of-a-kind pottery, custom pieces of art, handcrafted jewelry, local foods, natural bath and body products, locally designed and made apparel, wood furniture, and so much more. Ask vendors about commissioned pieces for that special touch. Chattanooga Holiday Market has become a shopping tradition for the whole family! • Enjoy live holiday music performances daily! • Today: SWEET GEORGIA SOUND at 12:30 pm • Market from 11:00 – 5:00 pm

Brunch N Beats “Let’s Get Elf’d Up” • Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall • This brunch will close out our 2nd year in business and we’re showing our appreciation! For our anniversary brunch we’re bringing out all the city’s biggest influenses. Kim Parks on thefood and DJ KStylez and DJ Big Breezy on crowd control. This one you don’t want to miss! • Get Tickets Here • 1:00 pm

Chattanooga Westies • Holiday Celebration • G2G Salsa Chattanooga •  They’ll be fun holiday group games & a gift exchange! Bring up to a $20 gift to participate in the exchange and your favorite snack or drink! • 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Metro Tab Church • Jingle Jam 2023 “A Christmas Spectacular & Live Concert” •  Join loved ones and friends at an oh-so-jolly occasion during the most wonderful time of the year! Don’t miss our 3rd annual JINGLE JAM! Jingle Jam is a FREE Christmas Spectacular and LIVE Concert happening at Metro Tab Church • At Jingle Jam you will enjoy harmonious medleys of holiday songs both classic and contemporary. Be on the lookout for beloved characters including: The Grinch, Queen Elsa, Frosty, Rudolph, and Santa Claus! In the midst of all the yuletide revelries enjoy popcorn, hot cocoa, food trucks, inflatables, snowball fights, ornament decorating, a gingerbread house competition, and so much more! • The event is free so bring your friends and family along as we celebrate the greatest gift! • 5:00 pm

Paloma Bar de Tapas at the Westin Hotel • Ugly Sweater Christmas Party • Specialty Cocktails | Tapas | Specials | Giveaways | 20% Off Food with Drink Purchase • 5:00 – 11:00 pm

The Chattery • Winter Cabin Painting – IN-PERSON CLASS • With the holidays just around the corner, how about a night out to relax and paint a beautiful winter scene? In this 2-hour class, you will learn some of the basics of using acrylic paint along with different brushes and techniques. When you leave, you will have a beautiful canvas ready to be hung in your house. Supplies: All supplies are included • Register Here • 6:00 pm

The Sweet & Savory Classroom • Holiday Yeast Breads: Stollen & Christmas Star • I’m so excited about offering this class! Do you love making bread or just want to learn more about yeast breads? We will learn, laugh, and bake together! There is absolute joy in baking for your family during the holidays. What better way than to bake at our Classroom, we’ll do the cleaning and dishes for you! • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm

Cherry Street Brewpub Northshore • Holiday Movie Trivia • Hope all of you Christmas movie fanatics are getting your studying in.. cause we’re hosting a special holiday edition of trivia! We’re playing Holiday Movie Trivia • Get your most festive friends together and test your knowledge of the Christmas movie classics we all know and love. Prizes, good beer, and nostalgic moments guaranteed • No reservations, all teams will be served on a first come, first serve basis. All ages welcome • 7:00 pm

Cherry Street Brewpub Northshore • Carols & Crafts • The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!  We are so excited to partner with First Centenary church for the second installment of our “Carols & Crafts”! Join us wearing your most outrageous and ugliest Christmas sweater, and gather ’round the piano for some heartwarming caroling. We’ll have all the brews and bites to accompany as you sing along to your favorite Christmas songs. There’s no entry fee or reservations for this event – just come and be merry with us! • 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Clayton Homes of Hixson • Santa Claus is Coming to Clayton Homes of Hixson • Come by and capture the magic of the season with Santa! Enjoy some holiday snacks and take all the pictures you’d like! Santa can’t wait to hear what you want for Christmas! • 11:00 – 3:00 pm

The Press • Christmas SINGO • CHRISTMAS SINGO!!! Singo is Bingo but with songs! (You don’t have to sing unless you just want to!) Come enjoy the most wonderful time of they year with amazing food, drinks, and Christmas music! • 7:00 pm

Barrelhouse Ballroom Chattanooga • Dank Tank with Mr. Dankies Christmas Jugband • Special Guest Yattie Westield & Tyler Martelli • Get Tickets Here • Doors at 8:00 pm & Show at 9:00 pm • 21+ (minors with parent or legal guardian)

12 Nights of Christmas Holiday Bar Pop Up on Station Street • Brought to you by the People of The Bitter Alibi • It’s about time we kick-off something new on the Southside. 12 Nights of Christmas holiday bar pop-up on Friday & Saturday • DJ’s | Full Bar | Quick Bites • 7:00 – Late

River Drifters Chattanooga • Christmas Party • It’s the most wonderful time of the year here at River Drifters (except for summer of course!) – come feel the magic of the season for our annual Christmas party & ugly sweater contest! • Food | Drinks | Karaoke with DJ Pepper | Annual Ugly Sweater Contest • 8:00 pm

The Comedy Catch • Home For The Holidays With Karen Mills • A showcase of local and national talent that are “home for the holidays” headlined by Karen Mills • Get $19 Tickets Here • Show at 7:30 pm

The Walker Theatre • Bobby Stone Film Series: The Grinch • Rated PG A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville • Get $12 Tickets Here • 7:00 pm

Crescent City Tavern • Ugly Sweater Party • With DJ Watz • Holiday themed cocktails & Wear your ugly sweaters • $10 Cover • 21+ • 9:00 pm (Dalton)

Daytime

Last Minute Market • Shop the Market at The Commons • Join Shop the Market at for a one-day shopping extravaganza! Dive into the magic of The Last Minute Market at The Commons in Collegedale • This art, craft, and farmers market promises a dazzling array of treasures, perfect for those seeking last-minute Christmas gifts. Immerse yourself in a spirited atmosphere as local artisans showcase their unique creations, providing a delightful opportunity for holiday shopping. Join us in celebrating the season at this merry gathering, where joy and unique finds converge for a truly festive experience! • 3:00 – 8:00 pm

The Sweet & Savory Classroom • Parent/Child Gingerbread Houses • What kid doesn’t dream of making their own gingerbread house? 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 • 9:00 am

The Sweet & Savory Classroom • Parent/Child Gingerbread Houses • What kid doesn’t dream of making their own gingerbread house? 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 Georgia Winery • Christmas Open House • Join in this magical wine & shopping experience! • $1 off our 5oz or 8oz glasses of wine while you shop! | Enjoy Hot Mulled Wine, Wine Tastings, Wine Flights and more! | Release of our new seasonal wines Santa’s Helper & Holiday Cheer | Refreshments while shopping for unique gifts for everyone on your list! | Gift baskets start at $26.95 or let us custom make the perfect basket for you (must be able to pick up the next business day) | Every Saturday before Christmas starting the day after Black Friday! • 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Evening

Barrelhouse Ballroom Chattanooga • Mike Farris Sings! The Soul of Christmas • Grammy, Americana and Dove Award Winner, Mike Farris lights up the season each year with his acclaimed holiday show; “Mike Farris Sings! The Soul of Christmas!” Since 2014, this Christmas concert has consistently sold out a two-night run in Nashville. This year, Farris and The Soul of Christmas Band pack up the sleigh and take the show on the road. They are more than ready to deliver everything you want in a Christmas show; high-energy soul, great classic ballads, and surprises – lots and lots of surprises! With Mike and his world-class 10-piece band, the experience of “Soul of Christmas” is unlike any other and absolutely guaranteed to get you into the celebratory spirit! • FULLY SEATED | VIP Rows & Table Seating available! • Get Tickets Here • Tickets Start at $50 • Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 8:00 pm • 21+

Hotel Indigo • Tito’s Christmas Pawty • Join us at the Wanderer Bar for drink specials, treats for your pup, and an ugly Christmas sweater competition – all for a great cause! • Dog Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest | Tito’s Drink Specials | Giveaways | Donations to McKamey Animal Center • 5:00 – 8:00 pm

12 Nights of Christmas Holiday Bar Pop Up on Station Street • Brought to you by the People of The Bitter Alibi • It’s about time we kick-off something new on the Southside. 12 Nights of Christmas holiday bar pop-up on Friday & Saturday • DJ’s | Full Bar | Quick Bites • 7:00 – Late

The Comedy Catch • Home For The Holidays With Karen Mills • A showcase of local and national talent that are “home for the holidays” • Rated R • Get $19 Tickets Here • Show at 7:30 pm

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet • The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm glow nostalgia of Americas favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand crafted sets and costumes. Dont miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. • Get Tickets Here • 4:00 pm

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet • The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm glow nostalgia of Americas favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand crafted sets and costumes. Dont miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. • Get Tickets Here • 8:00 pm

Barking Legs Theater • My Last Christmas on da Plantation • Happy birthday to Barking Legs Theater family member Coach Cherokee! Show Coach a lil’ birthday love and get your ticket today to his brand new work premiering at BLT • Get Tickets Here • Noon & 7:00 pm

Crescent City Tavern • Christmas Eve Eve Pajama Party • With DJ Watz • Wear your Christmas pjs! • $10 Cover • 21+ • 9:00 pm (Dalton)

Thrive Yoga and Wellness • The Santa Cookie Burn • Join Chamar Drane for a quick pre-holiday, pre-stuffing, pre-santa cookie yoga burn hour! This class will get you working, laughing and having a great time all while burning off a few of those extra Santa Cookie calories • Register Here • 10:00 am

Special Hours

Champy’s Chicken • 10:30 – 3:00 pm

City Cafe • 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Frothy Monkey • Open For Brunch (8:00 – 3:00 pm)

Rosecomb Bar • 2:00 – 10:00 pm

Closed

Chattz Coffee

Bars & Restaurants Open 

City Cafe Diner • Open 9:00 – 10:00 pm

River Drifters Chattanooga • Open 2:00 – 8:00 pm 

Champy’s Chicken

Chattz Coffee

Frothy Monkey

Rosecomb Bar

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • A Magical Cirque Christmas • Embrace the holiday spirit with A Magical Cirque Christmas, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music • Get Tickets Here • 7:30 pm

Closed Today

Frothy Monkey

Rosecomb Bar

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays • Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing spectacle featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth • Get Tickets Here • 7:30 pm