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Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
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Holidays at Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain 2026
Holidays at Ruby Falls runs Nov. 27 to Dec. 24 with decorations in the castle, lights on the plaza, a Forest of Wishes and cafe treats alongside the cave tours.
Ruby Falls
See Ruby Falls for ticket pricing
Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade
River City Company's Friday-after-Thanksgiving holiday event comes to Coolidge Park on Nov. 27 with live reindeer, Santa photos, a Lighted Boat Parade and fireworks. Free.
Coolidge Park
4:00 PM - 8:00 PMFree
Breakfast with Santa at The Read House
The Read House Hotel hosts a family breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus in its Silver Ballroom, with pancakes, Belgian waffles, a toppings bar and hot cocoa.
The Read House (Silver Ballroom)
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMAdvance tickets required on Eventbrite (adult ticket age 11 and up, child ticket ages 1 to 10, infants under 1 free)
Harry Connick Jr.'s The Happy Elf
The Chattanooga Theatre Centre stages Harry Connick Jr.'s Christmas musical comedy The Happy Elf on its Main Stage, Dec. 4 to 20.
Chattanooga Theatre Centre
Brunch with Santa at Cloudland at McLemore Resort
Santa brunch buffets at Cloudland at McLemore Resort on Saturdays, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Skyline Ballroom. Open to the public; reservations through the resort.
Cloudland at McLemore Resort
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Adventure Days at the Zoo
Chattanooga Public Library card holders ages 18 and under get free zoo admission on Dec. 20, with hands-on activities and story times at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Chattanooga Zoo
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMFree admission for Chattanooga Public Library card holders ages 18 and under (bring your library card). Regular zoo admission applies to everyone else.
Holiday Christmas Lights Train at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
An after-Christmas evening ride of about 60 to 65 minutes aboard heated vintage coaches from Grand Junction Depot, with holiday lights at the depots and along parts of the route. Dec. 26 to Jan. 10.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (Grand Junction Depot)
Adult $26, child $17 per seat
Ruby Falls Discovery Day
Ruby Falls says it marks the 98th anniversary of its discovery on Dec. 30 with a keepsake postcard and limited $2 Cave Walk tickets on select morning tours.
Ruby Falls
$2.00 discount tickets for select morning Cave Walk tours (limited, on sale Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.)
Enchanted Garden of Lights: Afterglow at Rock City 2027
Rock City keeps its holiday lights going into the new year with Afterglow, Jan 1-18, 2027: evening walks along lit trails on Lookout Mountain, with winter soundscapes and warm refreshments.
Rock City Gardens
Schoolhouse Rock Live! at Chattanooga Theatre Centre
Chattanooga Theatre Centre's youth musical Schoolhouse Rock Live! brings the 1970s cartoon songs about grammar, math and history to the Main Stage, February 13-21, 2027.
Chattanooga Theatre Centre
SeaLight Festival Train Ride at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum runs evening trains from Grand Junction Depot to the SeaLight Festival at Sculpture Fields on Fridays and Saturdays, March 5-27, 2027. From $45, per TVRM.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (Grand Junction Depot)
6:30 PMFrom $45 per person, per TVRM
Duck for President at Chattanooga Theatre Centre
Chattanooga Theatre Centre stages the youth play Duck for President, about a farm duck who runs for office to escape his chores, in its Circle Theatre May 8-16, 2027.
Chattanooga Theatre Centre
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