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Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
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Lee University lists a Senior Honors concert on November 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Squires Recital Hall in Cleveland, Tennessee, with free admission.
Squires Recital Hall, Lee University
7:30 PM - 8:30 PMFree
UTC Mocs men's basketball hosts Delaware State at McKenzie Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m.
McKenzie Arena
7:00 PM
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
Violinist Lindsey Stirling brings her Snow Waltz Holiday Tour to Soldiers and Sailors, mixing violin, dance, aerial work and theatrical staging, with ARKAI opening.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
7:30 PM
Chattanooga native Isaiah Rashad plays The Signal on his Lil Sunny's Awful Road Trip World Tour.
The Signal
8:00 PM
Chattanooga Track Club and Fitness Central host a Thanksgiving morning 4-mile race, 3-mile family walk or jog and Kiddie-K on Nov 26 at Fitness Central on Lee Highway.
Fitness Central
8:00 AM4-mile race $43, 3-mile family walk/jog $30, Kiddie-K $11 (per the club, prices rise later)
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
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
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
A post-Thanksgiving 5K, 10K and half marathon starting at Coolidge Park on Saturday, Nov. 28. Run Rhino lists donuts at the finish line.
Coolidge Park
8:00 AMCurrently $50.14 (5K), $55.49 (10K) or $71.53 (half marathon), fees included. Prices rise after Oct. 24.
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)
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
Every year
Dates, tickets and tips for Chattanooga's yearly festivals.
Festival guideDozens of taco trucks, mariachi bands, folk dancers and a big Kids Zone at Camp Jordan in East Ridge. Here's how the Chattanooga Taco Festival works, what it costs and how to plan your visit.
Event storyDon Barron of LaSalle, Michigan, took the Great Chattanooga Weigh-Off at The Barn Nursery on October 10 with a 2,109.5-pound pumpkin. Here are the official results and what was on the line.
Festival guidePro high divers, wakesurfers and highliners take over the Tennessee River at Ross's Landing every August, with free electronic music each night. Here's when the River Games happens, what VIP costs and where to park.
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