Christmas In Chattanooga, TN

November 22, 2022 - December 31, 2023, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Nooga Lights has over two million lights and a hundred displays. You can drive through the show or park and walk around.

There are also food trucks, Santa, and live music for the whole family to get into that holiday spirit!

November 24, 2023, 4:00-8:00 pm

The Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade is fun for the whole family with live reindeer on the riverfront, holiday music, hayrides, hot chocolate, s’mores, and more!

December 2, 2023

Enjoy this 24-hr long family-friendly festival that celebrates Christmas in Chattanooga, Tennessee with parades, fireworks, and other festivities to enjoy!

December 8, 2023, from 5 pm- 7:30 pm

Get ready to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus while you enjoy complimentary Hot Chocolate & Cider & Cookie stations, live music, and much more!

• Elf Workshop at the Jubilee: $15 plus tax per kid
• Elf Workshop & Tuck-in Package: *Package is only valid the night of December 8th, 2023, for two children. Additional children will be $30/each. 

December 9 & 16, 2023 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Have breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Silver Ballroom!

• Adults: $32++
• Children 10 & under: $22++
• Children 1 & under: FREE

November 24 -January 28, 2024

Enjoy ice-skating as you are surrounded by Christmas lanterns, fountains, and lights at the Southside’s iconic landmark. 

November 17, 2023- January 6, 2024

Join in the fun as a brand-new realm named the Heart of the Mountain is being unveiled for this year's Enchanted Garden of Lights, along with never-before-seen views and activities!

November 27- December 31, 2023 (closed on Christmas Day)

Enjoy holiday music and decor as you go on a trip to the underwater wonderland at the Tennessee Aquarium.

Spot Scuba Santa diving at the River Journey building on weekends in December!

November 25, December 2 & 9, 2023, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm

November 26, December 3 & 10, 2023, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm

Visit CDM's Gingerbread Workshop this holiday season and make delicious memories with your family!

• Members: $53
• Non-Members: $78

There's nothing more exhilarating than watching Christmas-themed shows during the holidays.

Here is the Holiday shows you can look forward to at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium.

• Dec. 8-10, 2023: CHA Ballet's The Nutcracker with Chattanooga Symphony & Opera
• Dec. 23, 2024: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
• Dec. 26, 2023: A Magical Cirque Christmas (Touring)
• Dec. 27, 2023: The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays (Touring)

November 17- December 23, 2023

North Pole train rides are back this Holiday season! Write your personal letter to Santa as you go on an imaginary trip to the North Pole for an hour! There will be occasional carolings just for you. Cookies and Hot Chocolate are served! Rates are as follows:

Traditional Seating

• Daytime: $29

• Evening: $39

Santa's Private Car

• Daytime: $55
• Evening: $65

For more details on seating, you may visit their website.

December

For an hour and fifteen minutes, travel roundtrip on Santa's Hiwassee Holiday Train through the breathtaking Hiwassee River Gorge as you write a personal letter to Santa! Gingerbread cookies and chocolate milk will be served as you wait for a visit from the man in the red suit himself.

Rates are as follows (for details on ticketing, you may visit their website)

Mistletoe Class Ticket: $24

Holly Class Ticket: $40

December 26- 31, 2023

Enjoy taking in the view of holiday lights for an hour while sipping your hot cocoa on this spectacular Holiday Lights train ride.

Here are the rates:

• Adult: $24
• Child: $15

December 2-3, 9-10, and 16-17, 2023

The Chattanooga Market will be adorned with Holiday decorations, live music, and caroling, with lots of merchants selling locally hand-made stuff, holiday decor, etc. For more details, you may refer to their calendar.