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Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
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Mayfield Farm Park Fall Festival 2026
Three corn mazes, a 50-variety pumpkin patch, the Silo Light Show and 40-plus family activities at Mayfield Farm Park in Athens, TN. Open September 26 to November 8.
Mayfield Farm Park
$16.95 to $22.95 depending on day and online or gate; kids 2 and under free
Hamilton County Fair 2026
The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair debuts at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek, with Rodney Atkins, a rodeo, lumberjack shows, pig races, rides and fireworks.
McDonald Farm
Passes via ShowPass; children 10 and under free; parking free
Christmas Dinner Train at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum lists a four-course holiday dinner on restored vintage railcars from Grand Junction Depot, about 2.5 hours round trip. Select dates Nov. 6 to Jan. 3. The museum lists ages 10 and up.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (Grand Junction Depot)
Priced per table: Dining Car $280 (1 to 2 guests), $375 (3), $450 (4); Pullman table $360; private B&O Car 98 $2,600
Christmas Tea at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum lists a holiday tea with scones, savory bites and sweets in the upstairs viewing room at Grand Junction Depot, with an optional train ride. Nov. 6 to Jan. 3.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (Grand Junction Depot)
Tea service only $45; tea service plus train ride $60
Nooga Lights Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show
Nooga Lights lists a drive-thru Christmas light show in Soddy-Daisy with lights synchronized to music on your FM radio. Open select nights Nov 6 to Jan 2, 6 to 10 p.m., per the site.
Nooga Lights
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
North Pole Limited at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
A decorated, heated vintage train ride of about 75 minutes with hot chocolate, a cookie, storytelling, North Pole displays and a visit from Santa, departing Grand Junction Depot. Nov. 13 to Dec. 23.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (Grand Junction Depot)
From $38 per person (ages 1+); infants under 1 ride free on a lap
Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City 2026
Rock City's nighttime holiday light show on Lookout Mountain, with five themed trails, Santa visits through Dec 23 and hot chocolate at Carter Cliffs. Timed tickets are sold online only.
Rock City Gardens
4:00 PMTickets $21-$49, sold online only; closed Dec 24
Christmas Lunch Train at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum lists a three-course holiday lunch on a vintage train from Grand Junction Depot, about 2.5 hours round trip, on select Saturdays, Nov. 14 to Jan. 3.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (Grand Junction Depot)
11:30 AMPriced per table: Dining Car $200 (1 to 2 guests), $300 (3), $400 (4); Pullman table $240; private B&O Car 98 $2,400
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary
A screening of the 1986 film Labyrinth on a large screen while a live band plays the full soundtrack in sync with David Bowie's original vocals. Part of a 40th anniversary tour.
The Walker Theatre
8:00 PM
Walker Farm Pioneer Days
Chattanooga Audubon lists a living history event at Audubon Acres, Nov. 16 to 20, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Audubon lists tickets at $10 ($8 for members) with reservations required.
Audubon Acres
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM$10 per person non-members, $8 members (ages 3 and up); reservations required
Asian Lantern Festival: Wildlife Wonderland at the Chattanooga Zoo
Hundreds of handmade silk lanterns light the Chattanooga Zoo on festival evenings from Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 23, 2027. Non-member tickets are $23.50 for adults, per the zoo.
Chattanooga Zoo
5:30 PM - 9:30 PMNon-members $23.50 adults, $17.50 ages 3-12; members $19 and $14; 2 and under free, per the zoo
Winter Skating at Stable 41
A winter skating rink in Fort Oglethorpe's historic district, under the Stable 41 pavilion. The 2026 season runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 17, 2027.
Stable 41
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