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Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
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Christmas on the Square and Community Tree Lighting in Cleveland
MainStreet Cleveland lists a free afternoon of art, handmade items, downtown shopping and Santa visits on Nov 21, ending with the community tree lighting at 6 p.m.
Downtown Cleveland
Free
Christkindlmarkt at Coolidge Park: Opening Weekend
Opening weekend of the two-weekend Christkindlmarkt at Coolidge Park, a European-style Christmas market on the riverfront with artisan gifts, Gluhwein and live music. Nov. 21 to 22.
Coolidge Park
10:00 AMFree
163rd Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park marks the anniversary with artillery firing demonstrations in Lookout Valley on Nov. 21 and 22, at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Lookout Mountain Battlefield (Lookout Valley)
11:00 AMNo entrance fee for Lookout Valley programs. Programs inside Point Park: $10 per adult (16 and older), children 15 and younger free.
East Ridge Christmas Parade
East Ridge's annual evening Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m., with lighted floats, marching bands and costumed characters along Ringgold Road.
Ringgold Road, East Ridge
6:30 PM
Festive Forest
Festive Forest fills Miller Park with trees decorated by local businesses and nonprofits, on display Nov. 25, 2026 through Jan. 1, 2027. The organizers describe it as free.
Miller Park
Free
Christkindlmarkt at Coolidge Park 2026
A two-day European-style Christmas market on the Chattanooga Green at Coolidge Park with handcrafted goods, Gluhwein and holiday treats.
Coolidge Park
See Eventbrite for ticket pricing
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cloudland at McLemore Resort
Cloudland at McLemore Resort lights its grand Christmas tree on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. in the Great Room, with live music, festive drinks and a visit from Santa. RSVP is requested.
Cloudland at McLemore Resort
5:00 PM
Christmas in Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe's annual Christmas kickoff on Nov. 28, 6 to 9 p.m., with a parade, tree lighting, food, shopping, music, winter skating and Santa.
Stable 41
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ringgold's Down-Home Christmas
Ringgold, Georgia's Down-Home Christmas on Friday, Dec 4, 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Ringgold, with a tree lighting at Citizen's Park, a Christmas parade led by Santa, caroling and photos with Santa.
Downtown Ringgold (Citizen's Park)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Christmas at the Choo Choo 2026
The first weekend of the Christmas holiday market at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, with artisan gifts, specialty foods, live music and seasonal drinks. Dec. 5 to 6. Admission listed as free.
Chattanooga Choo Choo
10:00 AMFree
Cloudland Holiday Maker's Market
A one-day holiday pop-up market with handcrafted goods from independent artisans at Cloudland at McLemore Resort on Lookout Mountain, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cloudland at McLemore Resort
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Downtown Cleveland Christmas Parade
MainStreet Cleveland lists its downtown Christmas parade at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 5. The organizers say it typically features over 200 floats and other entries.
Downtown Cleveland
6:00 PM
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