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
Rates: Adults $14 Every Day • $12.00 Children (12 and under) Every Day • Skating fees include skate rentals (price remains the same if you provide your own skates) | (60 minute skate sessions)
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Celebrating 31 Years of Holiday Enchantment!• Warm your heart during Chattanooga’s most magical holiday celebration. Experience Rock City as a nighttime winter wonderland. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season amidst the unparalleled natural beauty of this enchanted place. This uniquely festive light experience has become a beloved holiday tradition to share with family and friends
Grand Corridor Trail | Experience the nostalgia and grandeur of the first Enchanted Garden of Lights as you discover the original Rock City peace doves, the nativity scene, and Toyland.
Swing-A-Long Bridge Trail | Adventure through a wintry wonderland and across the famous swing-a-long bridge* and take in the breathtaking nighttime view at Lovers Leap. *Stone Bridge will also be open as an alternate route
Hall of the Mountain King Trail| Wander through a magical mixture of gardens, rocks, and fantasy as you weave through the Hall of the Mountain King and discover what Rock City’s gnomes have always been up to.
Fairyland Caverns Trail| Explore the wonder of stories while you venture through a throwback to Rock City’s history of artistic innovation with Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village.
Carter Cliffs Trail| Travel down Christmas Tree Lane and step back in time to a 1930s holiday at Carter Cliffs, the original Rock City home, where Santa and his workshop await. New this year, guests can also enter Carter Cliffs to visit the front patio and endulge in delicious hot choocolate.
Times & Tickets | Tickets Sold Online Only • Adults: Starting at $31 & Children (ages 3-12): Starting at $21 • Open nightly 4:00 – 10:30 pm (11:30 pm peak nights) • More Info & Tickets Here • Open Now – January 4th (Closed Christmas Eve)
Tennessee Aquarium | “Holiday Under the Peaks” • Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium! • A festive adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises throughout your tour including:
Electric Eel Tree | The Aquarium’s Electric Eel, Miguel Wattson, serves as unofficial tree-lighter in the Rivers of the World gallery
SCUBA Claus Dives | Diving in the River Journey building Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm | November 29 – December 21st
Santa Photos| Santa photos will be available for an additional fee for guests at the Tennessee Aquarium on 12 select dates from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24.
The Playlist• Holiday Hits • Enjoy your favorite Christmas songs performed live, festive decor, and holiday cocktails like the Gingerbread Smash & 2025 Sunset • Use code THEHOLIDAYHITS for 20% OFF tickets all month long! • Make Reservations Here • Now – December 28th
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
Festive Forest | Miller Park• The 3rd Annual Festive Forest is Coming to Miller Park! • Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Better Business Bureau (BBB), EPB, and Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Festive Forest, lighting up Miller Park • This magical event is free and open to the entire community, bringing together the spirit of the season with a fun display of creatively decorated trees. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays, support local trusted businesses and non-profits, and make unforgettable memories with family and friends • The trees will sparkle in Miller Park for five festive weeks — from Now – January 1, 2026, so there’s plenty of time to come experience the wonder!
EPB Holiday Windows | Join us for the annual unveiling of the holiday windows. Be among the first to find out this year’s theme and celebrate a uniquely Chattanooga tradition that dates to World War II. Windows will remain open to the community through New Year’s Day. EPB’s decorations extend to Miller Park across Market Street. EPB also partners with the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia and the City of Chattanooga to bring the Festive Forest to life • Visitors can park in EPB’s downtown garage, nearby lots or on-street, metered parking • Now – New Years
Holiday Events Today | Cont.
Creative Discovery Museum • Cookie Decorating • Create sweet memories with your family this holiday season! On select dates, guests can purchase shortbread cookies to decorate with icing and sprinkles in Kaleidoscope Corner as a holiday treat during their Museum visit. Cookies can be purchased in advance as an add-on to a general admission ticket for $6/cookie. Cookies purchased at the ticket desk will be $8/cookie. Access pricing is available on-site with valid identification (an EBT card and photo ID) for $4/cookie • Limited supply will be available each day, so we encourage you to buy in advance! • More Info Here • Noon – 4:00 pm
No Hard Feelings | Miracle On Broad Street • Christmas Pop Up Bar • The Ultimate Decorated Christmas Bar • Plenty of New & Holiday Oriented Drinks & Cocktails • 21+ •Live Now – New Years Eve
Bless Yer Heart | Sippin’ Santa • The Ultimate Tropical Holiday Pop Up Christmas Bar • We will be all decked out and slinging tropical drinks in fun mugs all the way until 2026 • 21+ • Live Now – New Years
Unknown • Holidays at Hogwarts | Christmas Bar Pop Up • You loved it so much last year we had to bring it back — complete with frozen & classic Butterbeer, Magical Hot Chocolate, and all-new themed drinks to keep the holiday cheer flowing • 21+ • Live Now – Jan. 4th
TailGate Brewery • Station 9 ¾ | A Harry Potter Christmas • We’re beyond thrilled to bring the magic of our pop-ups to the Chattanooga scene. You aren’t going to want to miss this TailGate quidditch scene, exclusive cocktails, and photo-worthy scenery in our historic building • Live Now – January
Sleepyhead Coffee • Polar Espresso | A Sleepyhead Holiday Pop Up • This season we are decking the halls at both locations!! Expect a festive new menu filled with favorites like gingerbread, brown sugar sage, peppermint mocha and more. Look out for limited edition holiday mugs, fresh pastries including vegan/gf bread pudding and holiday donuts, and a few surprises we cannot wait to share. We are ready to end 2025 on a high note, and we want you along for the ride… so all aboard the Polar Espresso, because the train is pulling in soon! • Live Now – January 4th
Paloma Bar de Tapas • North Paloma Holiday Pop Up • North Paloma is BACK with our boldest holiday cocktail menu yet + festive events loading • Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 pm • Friday & Saturday: 4:00 – Midinight • Live Now – January 10th
The Greenhouse by Oddstory • Naughty or Nice Christmas Pop Up • Complete with Santa cheer and Krampus chaos, we’re going even bigger and better than we did last year! Choose from our Naughty or Nice food and drink menu, all month long!! • Live Now – NYE
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • Polar Express 3D Imax • Experiencing this holiday tale on the giant six-story screen has become a family tradition for many. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks upon a journey of self-discovery, showing him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Audiences are drawn into this immersive film, grasping at falling snowflakes, ducking as the train screeches into their lap, and feeling the howl of the steam whistle in surround sound • See Times, Dates, & Get Tickets Here • Daily Now – December 28th
Chattanooga Trolley • Holiday Lights Trolley Tour with Asian Lantern Festival Visit• Experience the magic of the season with our Holiday Lights Trolley Tour in Chattanooga, TN! This enchanting journey includes stops at the stunning Festive Forest in Miller Park, where twinkling lights illuminate the trees, and the captivating EPB holiday windows display that brings festive cheer to downtown. The tour culminates with an unforgettable visit to the Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo, featuring breathtaking handcrafted lanterns and vibrant displays (admission included). Join us for a night filled with wonder and holiday spirit! • Get Tickets Here • Prices: Adults $35 | Children $26 | Seniors and Military $31 • Wednesday – Sunday at 6:00 pm | Now – December 31st
Let’s Go Fort O | Winter Skating at Stable 41 • Winter Skating at Stable 41 is a fun twist on generational fun where you can glide through some magical moments as you create lifelong memories. Stable 41 is in the heart of Fort Oglethorpe’s historic district, just a block off Highway 27 at 214 1st Street, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. • As a bonus, you can skate no matter the weather because it’s not ice – it’s better and under the cover of Stable 41 Pavillion • Tickets are just $10 • Wednesday – Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm | Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day • More Info & Tickets Here•Open Now – January 3rd
Mayfield Farm Park • A Merry Mayfield Christmas • Experience the magic of the holiday season at A Merry Mayfield Christmas. Bring the whole family to enjoy over 40 fun-filled farm activities, including our popular zip line, hay rides, mountain slides, and jumping pillow. This year, we’re adding an extra touch of holiday cheer with special Christmas activities, like visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, letter writing to Santa, cookie decorating, ornament crafting, and stuffing your very own stuffed animal. Don’t miss our newest attraction—Mayfield Farm Park’s Silo Light Show! Our Christmas Story Silo Light Show is sure to dazzle and fill everyone with the Christmas spirit. Come make cherished holiday memories with us at Mayfield Farm Park! • More Info & Get Tickets Here • Now – December 23rd • Open Fridays – Sundays from 2:00 – 8:00 pm
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Hunter Museum of American Art • Artful Yoga • Join us for an art-inspired yoga practice led this month by Vince Hale with a focus on art from Silver Linings. All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Participants must bring their own yoga mat. Your $5 donation supports the Hunter Museum’s educational programs • 1:30 pm
Cassette Skateshop • Sunday Sessions• Every Sunday until we get the plaza built, we’re gonna set some stuff up in the side lot to shred. If you have ramps or rails, feel free to bring them over. • Noon – 6:00 pm
Cherry Street Tavern • Monthly Mic Drop • Featuring Musical Guest: Icey Harris • Headliner: Courtenay Cholovich • Comedians: Takela Room | Patrick Cuttle | Ruben Reyes | Joel Palilla • Host: Shellyta • $10 Cover • 21+ • Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 7:30 pm
Kai Bistro • Pokémon Trade Night • Join us for a night of Pokémon fun! We have tables for local vendors (first come first serve) and plenty of tables and space for trading with other collectors! Plus food and drink menu will be available all night • All ages are welcome • 5:00 pm
Atmosphere • Groove Temple • Get lost in electric disco, funk, and soul, fused with our signature house flavor • Drink Specials: 50% OFF Infused Cocktails • 21+ only • 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater• Avatar: Fire and Ash • Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in the phenomenally successful Avatar franchise, opens exclusively in theatres worldwide December 19, 2025. James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (SamWorthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family • Get Tickets Here • 3:30 & 7:15 pm
Open Acroyoga & Circus Jam• Event by Chattanooga Acroyoga | AT TAG Tennessee Academy of Gymnastics• Our mission is to foster a community of like-minded individuals in a space where we can better ourselves and Chattanooga through connecting and sharing our unique passions with one another. Here, ALL skill levels in ANY art are welcome. Think object manipulation and movement, juggling, acro yoga, hooping, poi, dance, gymnastics, tumbling, circus apparatus, flow arts, etc. There is so much to learn and so much love down this delightful path. Come wiggle, throw things, swing things, swing people, toss people, flip your body into a foam pit, flip a friend into a foam pit, and jump in for some silly games • $5 Fee | 7:15 – 10:15 pm
Civil Provisions and Bar• Live Brunch Music from TBA • A rotating regular in our on going Civil Sunday Music Series! Brunch will be hot and ready to serve and so will the music • 11:00 – 2:00 pm
Whiskey Cowgirl • Brunch | Live Brunch Music • Music at 1:00 pm • Specials: $2 Mimosa | $6 Champagne Bottle | $5 Spressis | $5 Bloody Mary
Southside Social • Live Brunch Music from Austin Gray • $2 Mimosas + $5 Blood Mary • 11:00 – 3:00 pm & Music at 1:00 pm
Cigars International East Ridge • Sunday Brunch • A special menu by The Carolina Rib Doctor • Live Brunch Music from Frank Bumpass • Deals on Mimosas | Bottle Specials on Wine & Proseco • 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Elsie’s Daughter • The Sunday Double| Double the stack, half the price! Indulge in our half-priced Chef’s signature double-stack cheeseburger and sip on $4 draft beer specials. Available every Sunday from 4:00 pm until we sell out • Live Music from LVNDR • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Food & Drink Specials
Southside Southside Social• Sunday Funday Specials: $3 Wells | $5 Blackberry White Tea | $5 Fernets | $2 High Life Drafts • Specials Start at 6:00 pm • Karaoke at 8:00 pm • No Cover | All Ages
Elsie’s Daughter • The Sunday Double | Double the stack, half the price! Indulge in our half-priced Chef’s signature double-stack cheeseburger and sip on $4 draft beer specials. Available every Sunday from 4:00 pm until we sell out
Company at the Kinley Chattanooga • SIN-Dustry Night• Join us Sundays at Company, located in the Kinley Hotel Chattanooga, for SIN-dustry Night—an evening of signature sips, delicious bites, and speakeasy vibes to close out the weekend right! • Feat: $10 Boiler Makers | $8 Wine | $7 Highballs | Plus Food Specials • 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Whiskey Cowgirl • SIN | Service Industry Night Specials: $2 Wells | 2 for 1 Drafts | $4 High Noon | $5 Knuckle Bumps | 1/2 Off Nachos • All from 3:00 – Close
HoneySeed • Industry Sunday Specials • INDUSTRY FRIENDS – You deserve brunch 2 with $2 mimosas, $2 off draft beer and 1/2 price bottles of wine. Tell your friends and finally enjoy brunch/pizzas (after 4) yourselves!
The Bitter Alibi• All Night Happy Hour | $4 Wells | $4 Wine | $1 Off Draft Beer
Riverport Grille • Service Industry Night: $1 off Draft Beer and House Wine | $4 Wells | $6 Fried Pickles | $5 Queso with Chips & Salsa from 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Matilda Midnight • Industry Pony Rides • Sunday through Tuesday are our industry nights were we offer our industry friends the special including a High Life Pony and half Panini for $6
Granny’s Bar • Cheap-Shot Specials: $5 Don Julio 420
Calliope • Sunday Specials • Join us for Half-Priced Select Wine Bottles (formerly on Tuesdays) and Half-Priced Arack Pours • 4:00 – 9:00 pm
No Hard Feelings • Industry Sundays *all night long* • $6 Old fashioneds, Daiquiris, margs & $3 montucky, shots of fernet or amaro Montenegro
Bar & Billiards Room (at The Read House)• Tequila Sunday • $7 Select Tequila Shots • $7 Featured Margaritas • Free Chips & Salsa with the purchase of any of the tequilas or Margaritas • 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Northshore Pizza Bros • $2 Bros Brew & $4 Mimosa Sours till 4:00 pm • $5 Pint & Slice, all day everyday
Chattanooga Trolley Tour • Welcome to Chattanooga Trolley Tour! Discover the sights of historic Chattanooga with us. Our experienced guide will take you on a leisurely ride through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy learning the area’s rich history, culture and architecture. Book your tour today and experience Chattanooga in a unique and unforgettable way • Tours:
The Flash: 1 hour city tour • A shortened version of our city tour. Tour the city, see all the local attractions, and learn a little of Chattanooga ‘s history along the way • Get Tickets Here • Noon & 1:30 pm
Chattanooga: City Trolley Tour with Coker Museum visit • Showcasing Chattanooga through its history, landscape, art, and culture • Hop aboard the Chattanooga trolley tour bus for a tour around Chattanooga. Our knowledgeable tour guide will show you the city, highlight all the great things to do that our city has to offer, and share tales of the city’s 200 year history. This tour includes stops at the sculpture fields, and the Chattanooga Coker Automotive Museum (admission included) • Get Tickets Here • 3:00 pm
Step aboard the trolley and embark on a chilling journey through the enigmatic streets of Chattanooga. Join us on “The Legends & Shadows Tour: Unveiling Chattanooga’s Dark Secrets” for an unforgettable exploration of the city’s folklore and true crime tales. Prepare to delve into the mysterious realm of Chattanooga’s past as our expert guide weaves together captivating stories of legends, myths, and notorious crimes that have left an indelible mark on the city’s history. As the trolley glides through the streets, you’ll find yourself captivated by the eerie atmosphere that surrounds each tale • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 pm
Southern Belle Riverboats • Sights Cruise: Moon Pie. See Chattanooga from the beautiful Tennessee River. The best sightseeing tour in all of Chattanooga. All the way to Lookout Mountain, under the bridges and past the Bluff view Art District • Sets Sail at 3:00 pm • Book Tours Here
Chattanooga Ducks • Ready to see Chattanooga from a whole new angle? Join us for a fun and informative narrated tour aboard our authentic renovated WWII amphibious landing craft, or Duck Boat! We’ll start out by visiting important points of interest by land and explaining their fascinating history. Then, just when you think you’ve seen it all from land, we will splash into the Tennessee River for the unforgettable views of Chattanooga’s downtown, Riverfront and Maclellan Island! It’s not just a tour, it’s an adventure! • Tours at Noon, 2:00, 4:00, & 6:00 pm • Book Tours Here
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • Missionary Ridge Local • Our most frequent service — called the “”Local”” for short — trips begin at our Grand Junction Station and take passengers over four bridges and through the pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel. The trip is 55-60 minutes long and includes a turntable demonstration and brief tour of the TVRM restoration shop in East Chattanooga. Breakdown of the 55-minute experience on the Missionary Ridge Local includes, 6-miles round trip, tour guide providing local history throughout the experience, crossing 4 bridges, passing through pre-civil war, hourseshoe-shaped tunnel, Historic turntable demostration, and a brief tour of train restoration shops • Buy Tickets Here • 9:30, 11:00, 12:30 pm
Chattabooga Ghost Walk of Chattanooga TN • Chattabooga Ghost Walk • The Tales of Ghosts and the Grisly Past on this Chattanooga Walking Tour will provide you with an entertaining, historic look at the city of Chattanooga, TN • Guaranteed 90 minutes or longer of creepy stories, ghastly giggles, experiences and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind walking tour that leaves its mark on all who take it • Get Tickets Here • 8:30 pm
Chattanooga Ghost Tours Inc. • Come take a walking ghost tour through downtown Chattanooga with the tour named 1 of the top 10 ghost tours in the US by TripAdvisor! We offer both ghost tours, & ghost hunts with equipment, including an all adult hunt through UTC & Citizens Cemetery featuring the talking Ovilus X • Book This Tour Here • Daily Tours at 8:30 pm
Trolley Pub Chattanooga Bike Bar Pub Crawl • By booking a tour with Trolley Pub, you will have the chance to leisurely pedal with your friends (or make new ones!) and visit some of the coolest spots in Chattanooga! Now legally bring your own beer on the bike! Our quality, hand-crafted bike is made of super lightweight materials for easy pedaling • Features include: LED lighting for day or night tours // Premium sound system (bring along your iPhone or Android to play the music that your group wants to hear!) // Our bike can carry groups up to 15 people, plus our licensed driver to take you on your tour • We offer a Southside Route or a Downtown Route • Perfect for birthday parties, pub-crawls, bachelor/bachelorette parties, graduation celebrations, company or retirement parties, or just a fun night out with friends! • Tours Every 30 Minutes from 11:00 – 10:00 pm • Book a Tour Here
Experience Chattanooga• Experience Chattanooga is a local small business offering private guided hikes with transportation, professional photography, snacks, waters, and local restaurant discount coupons included. All hikes are led by the owners, Ryan & Hope • Our guided hikes are so much more than simply meeting up for a walk in the woods together. We strive to provide an exceptional, all-inclusive service so that you can make the most of your visit to Chattanooga without worrying how to get to the best views, what to bring, or where to go once you’re out on the hiking trails. We’re here to help you experience the Tennessee outdoors in the easiest & safest way possible. We can’t wait for you to join us in creating memories and photos to last a lifetime! •See & Book All Five of the Awesome Hikes/Adventures They Offer HERE • Remember These are Private, Price is Per Person, Just Whoever You Bring along with the Guides!
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Southside Social• Sunday Funday Specials: $3 Wells | $5 Blackberry White Tea | $5 Fernets | $2 High Life Drafts • Specials Start at 6:00 pm • Karaoke at 8:00 pm • No Cover | All Ages
Farm to Fork • Industry Night Karaoke | Hosted by DJ Dawg • 5:30 – 9:00 pm
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Click Here for More InfoChattanooga 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
Rates: Adults $14 Every Day • $12.00 Children (12 and under) Every Day • Skating fees include skate rentals (price remains the same if you provide your own skates) | (60 minute skate sessions)
More Info & Get Tickets Here • Open Now – February 1st
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Celebrating 31 Years of Holiday Enchantment! • Warm your heart during Chattanooga’s most magical holiday celebration. Experience Rock City as a nighttime winter wonderland. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season amidst the unparalleled natural beauty of this enchanted place. This uniquely festive light experience has become a beloved holiday tradition to share with family and friends
Grand Corridor Trail | Experience the nostalgia and grandeur of the first Enchanted Garden of Lights as you discover the original Rock City peace doves, the nativity scene, and Toyland.
Swing-A-Long Bridge Trail | Adventure through a wintry wonderland and across the famous swing-a-long bridge* and take in the breathtaking nighttime view at Lovers Leap. *Stone Bridge will also be open as an alternate route
Hall of the Mountain King Trail | Wander through a magical mixture of gardens, rocks, and fantasy as you weave through the Hall of the Mountain King and discover what Rock City’s gnomes have always been up to.
Fairyland Caverns Trail | Explore the wonder of stories while you venture through a throwback to Rock City’s history of artistic innovation with Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village.
Carter Cliffs Trail | Travel down Christmas Tree Lane and step back in time to a 1930s holiday at Carter Cliffs, the original Rock City home, where Santa and his workshop await. New this year, guests can also enter Carter Cliffs to visit the front patio and endulge in delicious hot choocolate.
Tennessee Aquarium | “Holiday Under the Peaks” • Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium! • A festive adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises throughout your tour including:
The Playlist • Holiday Hits • Enjoy your favorite Christmas songs performed live, festive decor, and holiday cocktails like the Gingerbread Smash & 2025 Sunset • Use code THEHOLIDAYHITS for 20% OFF tickets all month long! • Make Reservations Here • Now – December 28th
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
Festive Forest | Miller Park • The 3rd Annual Festive Forest is Coming to Miller Park! • Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Better Business Bureau (BBB), EPB, and Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Festive Forest, lighting up Miller Park • This magical event is free and open to the entire community, bringing together the spirit of the season with a fun display of creatively decorated trees. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays, support local trusted businesses and non-profits, and make unforgettable memories with family and friends • The trees will sparkle in Miller Park for five festive weeks — from Now – January 1, 2026, so there’s plenty of time to come experience the wonder!
EPB Holiday Windows | Join us for the annual unveiling of the holiday windows. Be among the first to find out this year’s theme and celebrate a uniquely Chattanooga tradition that dates to World War II. Windows will remain open to the community through New Year’s Day. EPB’s decorations extend to Miller Park across Market Street. EPB also partners with the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia and the City of Chattanooga to bring the Festive Forest to life • Visitors can park in EPB’s downtown garage, nearby lots or on-street, metered parking • Now – New Years
Creative Discovery Museum • Cookie Decorating • Create sweet memories with your family this holiday season! On select dates, guests can purchase shortbread cookies to decorate with icing and sprinkles in Kaleidoscope Corner as a holiday treat during their Museum visit. Cookies can be purchased in advance as an add-on to a general admission ticket for $6/cookie. Cookies purchased at the ticket desk will be $8/cookie. Access pricing is available on-site with valid identification (an EBT card and photo ID) for $4/cookie • Limited supply will be available each day, so we encourage you to buy in advance! • More Info Here • Noon – 4:00 pm
No Hard Feelings | Miracle On Broad Street • Christmas Pop Up Bar • The Ultimate Decorated Christmas Bar • Plenty of New & Holiday Oriented Drinks & Cocktails • 21+ • Live Now – New Years Eve
Bless Yer Heart | Sippin’ Santa • The Ultimate Tropical Holiday Pop Up Christmas Bar • We will be all decked out and slinging tropical drinks in fun mugs all the way until 2026 • 21+ • Live Now – New Years
Unknown • Holidays at Hogwarts | Christmas Bar Pop Up • You loved it so much last year we had to bring it back — complete with frozen & classic Butterbeer, Magical Hot Chocolate, and all-new themed drinks to keep the holiday cheer flowing • 21+ • Live Now – Jan. 4th
TailGate Brewery • Station 9 ¾ | A Harry Potter Christmas • We’re beyond thrilled to bring the magic of our pop-ups to the Chattanooga scene. You aren’t going to want to miss this TailGate quidditch scene, exclusive cocktails, and photo-worthy scenery in our historic building • Live Now – January
Sleepyhead Coffee • Polar Espresso | A Sleepyhead Holiday Pop Up • This season we are decking the halls at both locations!! Expect a festive new menu filled with favorites like gingerbread, brown sugar sage, peppermint mocha and more. Look out for limited edition holiday mugs, fresh pastries including vegan/gf bread pudding and holiday donuts, and a few surprises we cannot wait to share. We are ready to end 2025 on a high note, and we want you along for the ride… so all aboard the Polar Espresso, because the train is pulling in soon! • Live Now – January 4th
Paloma Bar de Tapas • North Paloma Holiday Pop Up • North Paloma is BACK with our boldest holiday cocktail menu yet + festive events loading • Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 pm • Friday & Saturday: 4:00 – Midinight • Live Now – January 10th
The Greenhouse by Oddstory • Naughty or Nice Christmas Pop Up • Complete with Santa cheer and Krampus chaos, we’re going even bigger and better than we did last year! Choose from our Naughty or Nice food and drink menu, all month long!! • Live Now – NYE
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • Polar Express 3D Imax • Experiencing this holiday tale on the giant six-story screen has become a family tradition for many. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks upon a journey of self-discovery, showing him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Audiences are drawn into this immersive film, grasping at falling snowflakes, ducking as the train screeches into their lap, and feeling the howl of the steam whistle in surround sound • See Times, Dates, & Get Tickets Here • Daily Now – December 28th
Chattanooga Trolley • Holiday Lights Trolley Tour with Asian Lantern Festival Visit • Experience the magic of the season with our Holiday Lights Trolley Tour in Chattanooga, TN! This enchanting journey includes stops at the stunning Festive Forest in Miller Park, where twinkling lights illuminate the trees, and the captivating EPB holiday windows display that brings festive cheer to downtown. The tour culminates with an unforgettable visit to the Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo, featuring breathtaking handcrafted lanterns and vibrant displays (admission included). Join us for a night filled with wonder and holiday spirit! • Get Tickets Here • Prices: Adults $35 | Children $26 | Seniors and Military $31 • Wednesday – Sunday at 6:00 pm | Now – December 31st
Let’s Go Fort O | Winter Skating at Stable 41 • Winter Skating at Stable 41 is a fun twist on generational fun where you can glide through some magical moments as you create lifelong memories. Stable 41 is in the heart of Fort Oglethorpe’s historic district, just a block off Highway 27 at 214 1st Street, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. • As a bonus, you can skate no matter the weather because it’s not ice – it’s better and under the cover of Stable 41 Pavillion • Tickets are just $10 • Wednesday – Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm | Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day • More Info & Tickets Here • Open Now – January 3rd
Mayfield Farm Park • A Merry Mayfield Christmas • Experience the magic of the holiday season at A Merry Mayfield Christmas. Bring the whole family to enjoy over 40 fun-filled farm activities, including our popular zip line, hay rides, mountain slides, and jumping pillow. This year, we’re adding an extra touch of holiday cheer with special Christmas activities, like visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, letter writing to Santa, cookie decorating, ornament crafting, and stuffing your very own stuffed animal. Don’t miss our newest attraction—Mayfield Farm Park’s Silo Light Show! Our Christmas Story Silo Light Show is sure to dazzle and fill everyone with the Christmas spirit. Come make cherished holiday memories with us at Mayfield Farm Park! • More Info & Get Tickets Here • Now – December 23rd • Open Fridays – Sundays from 2:00 – 8:00 pm
Hunter Museum of American Art • Artful Yoga • Join us for an art-inspired yoga practice led this month by Vince Hale with a focus on art from Silver Linings. All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Participants must bring their own yoga mat. Your $5 donation supports the Hunter Museum’s educational programs • 1:30 pm
Cassette Skateshop • Sunday Sessions • Every Sunday until we get the plaza built, we’re gonna set some stuff up in the side lot to shred. If you have ramps or rails, feel free to bring them over. • Noon – 6:00 pm
HiFi Clyde’s • Weekly Vintage Market & Brunch • 10:00 -3:00 pm
Cherry Street Tavern • Monthly Mic Drop • Featuring Musical Guest: Icey Harris • Headliner: Courtenay Cholovich • Comedians: Takela Room | Patrick Cuttle | Ruben Reyes | Joel Palilla • Host: Shellyta • $10 Cover • 21+ • Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 7:30 pm
Kai Bistro • Pokémon Trade Night • Join us for a night of Pokémon fun! We have tables for local vendors (first come first serve) and plenty of tables and space for trading with other collectors! Plus food and drink menu will be available all night • All ages are welcome • 5:00 pm
Atmosphere • Groove Temple • Get lost in electric disco, funk, and soul, fused with our signature house flavor • Drink Specials: 50% OFF Infused Cocktails • 21+ only • 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • Avatar: Fire and Ash • Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in the phenomenally successful Avatar franchise, opens exclusively in theatres worldwide December 19, 2025. James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (SamWorthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family • Get Tickets Here • 3:30 & 7:15 pm
Open Acroyoga & Circus Jam • Event by Chattanooga Acroyoga | AT TAG Tennessee Academy of Gymnastics• Our mission is to foster a community of like-minded individuals in a space where we can better ourselves and Chattanooga through connecting and sharing our unique passions with one another. Here, ALL skill levels in ANY art are welcome. Think object manipulation and movement, juggling, acro yoga, hooping, poi, dance, gymnastics, tumbling, circus apparatus, flow arts, etc. There is so much to learn and so much love down this delightful path. Come wiggle, throw things, swing things, swing people, toss people, flip your body into a foam pit, flip a friend into a foam pit, and jump in for some silly games • $5 Fee | 7:15 – 10:15 pm
Barrelhouse Ballroom • Sunday Funday Music • Feat: Local Talent On the Patio • All Ages • Free • 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Civil Provisions and Bar • Live Brunch Music from TBA • A rotating regular in our on going Civil Sunday Music Series! Brunch will be hot and ready to serve and so will the music • 11:00 – 2:00 pm
Whiskey Cowgirl • Brunch | Live Brunch Music • Music at 1:00 pm • Specials: $2 Mimosa | $6 Champagne Bottle | $5 Spressis | $5 Bloody Mary
Southside Social • Live Brunch Music from Austin Gray • $2 Mimosas + $5 Blood Mary • 11:00 – 3:00 pm & Music at 1:00 pm
State Of Confusion • Jazz Brunch | Trio Jiosa • 10:30 am
Cigars International East Ridge • Sunday Brunch • A special menu by The Carolina Rib Doctor • Live Brunch Music from Frank Bumpass • Deals on Mimosas | Bottle Specials on Wine & Proseco • 2:00 – 6:00 pm
1885 Grill | St. Elmo • Sunday Brunch with Andrew Witherspoon • Don’t miss live music with Andrew Witherspoon! Enjoy your southern coastal brunch and lunch favorites along with live local music. We’ll see you soon • Noon
Home Bar & Restaurant • Live Music from Mike Salter Ft. Taylor Freeman • 5:00 – 8:00 pm
WanderLinger Brewing Co. • Live Music from The Other Brothers • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Elsie’s Daughter • The Sunday Double | Double the stack, half the price! Indulge in our half-priced Chef’s signature double-stack cheeseburger and sip on $4 draft beer specials. Available every Sunday from 4:00 pm until we sell out • Live Music from LVNDR • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Southside
Southside Social • Sunday Funday Specials: $3 Wells | $5 Blackberry White Tea | $5 Fernets | $2 High Life Drafts • Specials Start at 6:00 pm • Karaoke at 8:00 pm • No Cover | All Ages
Bad Apple • $2 Off All Cans | Shots | Cocktails
Elsie’s Daughter • The Sunday Double | Double the stack, half the price! Indulge in our half-priced Chef’s signature double-stack cheeseburger and sip on $4 draft beer specials. Available every Sunday from 4:00 pm until we sell out
Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguys Lounge • Service Industry Sunday • • • Lunch Special: Everyday from 11:00 – 3:00 pm | $10 Slice, Side, & Drink
Company at the Kinley Chattanooga • SIN-Dustry Night • Join us Sundays at Company, located in the Kinley Hotel Chattanooga, for SIN-dustry Night—an evening of signature sips, delicious bites, and speakeasy vibes to close out the weekend right! • Feat: $10 Boiler Makers | $8 Wine | $7 Highballs | Plus Food Specials • 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Pizza Bros Southside • $2 Mimosas | $4 Bloody Marys | $6 Mimosa Flights | $7 Brunch Bottles • $5 Pint/Wine & Slice, all day everyday
Whiskey Cowgirl • SIN | Service Industry Night Specials: $2 Wells | 2 for 1 Drafts | $4 High Noon | $5 Knuckle Bumps | 1/2 Off Nachos • All from 3:00 – Close
HoneySeed • Industry Sunday Specials • INDUSTRY FRIENDS – You deserve brunch 2 with $2 mimosas, $2 off draft beer and 1/2 price bottles of wine. Tell your friends and finally enjoy brunch/pizzas (after 4) yourselves!
Kai Bistro • Mimosas | $4 Singles & $6 Doubles
Moxy Chattanooga • Liquid Brunch Bar Moxy Specials: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shots $6.50 | Bloody Mary $5| Mimosa $2
Downtown
Sing It or Wing It • $6 Fishbowls • Karaoke
The Bitter Alibi • All Night Happy Hour | $4 Wells | $4 Wine | $1 Off Draft Beer
Riverport Grille • Service Industry Night: $1 off Draft Beer and House Wine | $4 Wells | $6 Fried Pickles | $5 Queso with Chips & Salsa from 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Matilda Midnight • Industry Pony Rides • Sunday through Tuesday are our industry nights were we offer our industry friends the special including a High Life Pony and half Panini for $6
Granny’s Bar • Cheap-Shot Specials: $5 Don Julio 420
Calliope • Sunday Specials • Join us for Half-Priced Select Wine Bottles (formerly on Tuesdays) and Half-Priced Arack Pours • 4:00 – 9:00 pm
No Hard Feelings • Industry Sundays *all night long* • $6 Old fashioneds, Daiquiris, margs & $3 montucky, shots of fernet or amaro Montenegro
Parkway Pourhouse • $5 Double Mimosas
Bar & Billiards Room (at The Read House) • Tequila Sunday • $7 Select Tequila Shots • $7 Featured Margaritas • Free Chips & Salsa with the purchase of any of the tequilas or Margaritas • 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Northshore
Pizza Bros • $2 Bros Brew & $4 Mimosa Sours till 4:00 pm • $5 Pint & Slice, all day everyday
Taco Mamacita Chattanooga • 1/2 Price Sangria All Day
The Daily Ration | $10 Mimosa Carafes All Day
Tremont Tavern • $5 Tremont Lager | $4 Coors
East Ridge
Pizza Bros East Ridge • $2 Mimosas | $4 Bloody Marys | $6 Mimosa Flights | $7 Brunch Bottles • $5 Pint/Wine & Slice, all day everyday
St. Elmo
Amigos St. Elmo • $2 Mimosas
Rossville Blvd
The Brew & Cue • Extended Happy Hour from Noon – 8:00 pm
Ooltewah
Hoptown Beer, Cocktails, & Wine • $4 Bloody Mary & $4 Mimosas
Chattanooga Trolley Tour • Welcome to Chattanooga Trolley Tour! Discover the sights of historic Chattanooga with us. Our experienced guide will take you on a leisurely ride through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy learning the area’s rich history, culture and architecture. Book your tour today and experience Chattanooga in a unique and unforgettable way • Tours:
Step aboard the trolley and embark on a chilling journey through the enigmatic streets of Chattanooga. Join us on “The Legends & Shadows Tour: Unveiling Chattanooga’s Dark Secrets” for an unforgettable exploration of the city’s folklore and true crime tales. Prepare to delve into the mysterious realm of Chattanooga’s past as our expert guide weaves together captivating stories of legends, myths, and notorious crimes that have left an indelible mark on the city’s history. As the trolley glides through the streets, you’ll find yourself captivated by the eerie atmosphere that surrounds each tale • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 pm
Southern Belle Riverboats • Sights Cruise: Moon Pie. See Chattanooga from the beautiful Tennessee River. The best sightseeing tour in all of Chattanooga. All the way to Lookout Mountain, under the bridges and past the Bluff view Art District • Sets Sail at 3:00 pm • Book Tours Here
Chattanooga Ducks • Ready to see Chattanooga from a whole new angle? Join us for a fun and informative narrated tour aboard our authentic renovated WWII amphibious landing craft, or Duck Boat! We’ll start out by visiting important points of interest by land and explaining their fascinating history. Then, just when you think you’ve seen it all from land, we will splash into the Tennessee River for the unforgettable views of Chattanooga’s downtown, Riverfront and Maclellan Island! It’s not just a tour, it’s an adventure! • Tours at Noon, 2:00, 4:00, & 6:00 pm • Book Tours Here
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • Missionary Ridge Local • Our most frequent service — called the “”Local”” for short — trips begin at our Grand Junction Station and take passengers over four bridges and through the pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel. The trip is 55-60 minutes long and includes a turntable demonstration and brief tour of the TVRM restoration shop in East Chattanooga. Breakdown of the 55-minute experience on the Missionary Ridge Local includes, 6-miles round trip, tour guide providing local history throughout the experience, crossing 4 bridges, passing through pre-civil war, hourseshoe-shaped tunnel, Historic turntable demostration, and a brief tour of train restoration shops • Buy Tickets Here • 9:30, 11:00, 12:30 pm
Chattabooga Ghost Walk of Chattanooga TN • Chattabooga Ghost Walk • The Tales of Ghosts and the Grisly Past on this Chattanooga Walking Tour will provide you with an entertaining, historic look at the city of Chattanooga, TN • Guaranteed 90 minutes or longer of creepy stories, ghastly giggles, experiences and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind walking tour that leaves its mark on all who take it • Get Tickets Here • 8:30 pm
Chattanooga Ghost Tours Inc. • Come take a walking ghost tour through downtown Chattanooga with the tour named 1 of the top 10 ghost tours in the US by TripAdvisor! We offer both ghost tours, & ghost hunts with equipment, including an all adult hunt through UTC & Citizens Cemetery featuring the talking Ovilus X • Book This Tour Here • Daily Tours at 8:30 pm
Trolley Pub Chattanooga Bike Bar Pub Crawl • By booking a tour with Trolley Pub, you will have the chance to leisurely pedal with your friends (or make new ones!) and visit some of the coolest spots in Chattanooga! Now legally bring your own beer on the bike! Our quality, hand-crafted bike is made of super lightweight materials for easy pedaling • Features include: LED lighting for day or night tours // Premium sound system (bring along your iPhone or Android to play the music that your group wants to hear!) // Our bike can carry groups up to 15 people, plus our licensed driver to take you on your tour • We offer a Southside Route or a Downtown Route • Perfect for birthday parties, pub-crawls, bachelor/bachelorette parties, graduation celebrations, company or retirement parties, or just a fun night out with friends! • Tours Every 30 Minutes from 11:00 – 10:00 pm • Book a Tour Here
High Point Climbing And Fitness Cleveland • Sunday Special • Sunday Special – 50% off day passes every Sunday • Round out your weekend by getting your climb on! • 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Experience Chattanooga • Experience Chattanooga is a local small business offering private guided hikes with transportation, professional photography, snacks, waters, and local restaurant discount coupons included. All hikes are led by the owners, Ryan & Hope • Our guided hikes are so much more than simply meeting up for a walk in the woods together. We strive to provide an exceptional, all-inclusive service so that you can make the most of your visit to Chattanooga without worrying how to get to the best views, what to bring, or where to go once you’re out on the hiking trails. We’re here to help you experience the Tennessee outdoors in the easiest & safest way possible. We can’t wait for you to join us in creating memories and photos to last a lifetime! • See & Book All Five of the Awesome Hikes/Adventures They Offer HERE • Remember These are Private, Price is Per Person, Just Whoever You Bring along with the Guides!
Karaoke
Southside Social • Sunday Funday Specials: $3 Wells | $5 Blackberry White Tea | $5 Fernets | $2 High Life Drafts • Specials Start at 6:00 pm • Karaoke at 8:00 pm • No Cover | All Ages
Farm to Fork • Industry Night Karaoke | Hosted by DJ Dawg • 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Doc Holidays Bar & Grill • Karaoke Lottery | Come in & Sing a Song, have a chance to win Cash! • 8:00 pm
Alan Golds Bar • Chattanooga’s Party Place & Dancing Boys and Show Girls • 21+ • No Cover • Open till 3:00 am
Buds Sports Bar • Karaoke at 8:00 pm • 21+ • No Cover
Sing It or Wing It • Karaoke • $6 Fishbowls
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