Get set for a holiday adventure in Chattanooga with our guide. Discover all the top festive events and activities. Whether you're intimately familiar with Chattanooga or just getting acquainted, our guide maximizes your seasonal enjoyment.
Popular during the holiday season, the Enchanted Garden of Lights transforms the Lookout Mountain into a dazzling display of twinkling lights and festive cheer. In addition, the Asian Lantern Festival showcases stunning handcrafted lanterns that celebrate diverse cultures and illuminate the Chattanooga landscape. And the Noogalights is something you definitely don't want to miss, providing a magical experience filled with lights across the city. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Chattanooga
- EPB's Holiday Windows
- Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade
- CHA Ballet's The Nutcracker
- Noogalights Holiday Light Spectacular (Soddy-Daisy and Chattanooga)
- Holidays Under the Peaks at Tennessee Aquarium
- Ice on the Landing
- Christmas Carol Dinner Cruises
- Asian Lantern Festival
- Ruby Falls Christmas
- Enchanted Garden of Lights (Lookout Mountain)
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Chattanooga Events Events
EPB's Holiday Windows (Chattanooga) • 0.0 miles
Shimmering 'Under the Sea' themed holiday window displays
Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade (Chattanooga) • 0.1 miles
Annual lighted boat parade and fireworks over the Tennessee River
CHA Ballet's The Nutcracker (Chattanooga) • 0.3 miles
Beloved holiday tradition with live orchestra
Noogalights Holiday Light Spectacular (Soddy) • 0.6 miles
Dual holiday light experiences: drive-thru and walk-thru displays
Holidays Under the Peaks at Tennessee Aquarium (Chattanooga) • 0.7 miles
Underwater holiday magic with SCUBA Claus and an electric eel tree.
Ice on the Landing (Chattanooga) • 0.7 miles
Open-air ice skating under a protected cover
Christmas Carol Dinner Cruises (Chattanooga) • 0.8 miles
Festive river cruise with live music and Santa
Asian Lantern Festival (Chattanooga) • 1.6 miles
Vibrant illuminated Asian cultural displays
Ruby Falls Christmas (Chattanooga) • 2.5 miles
Festive cheer and twinkling lights in historic Ruby Falls Castle.
Enchanted Garden of Lights (Lookout Mountain) • 5.5 miles
Enchanted nighttime winter wonderland with themed light displays.
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