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When it comes to having fun in The Scenic City, options abound.

With a wide variety of celebrations and festivals each year, there’s always something exciting to experience in the Scenic City. From lively outdoor music festivals and cultural celebrations to highly anticipated sporting events and festive holiday traditions, Chattanooga has events sure to delight eager visitors and seasoned locals alike.

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  • November 2026

  • Sun 22
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    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    November 22 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Sun 22

    Asian Lantern Festival

    November 22 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Asian Lantern Festival
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Explore the Zoo at night and discover hundreds of glowing lantern displays up to 16 feet tall! Each year, the festival features an entirely new lineup of never-before-seen lanterns. This

    $14 – $23.50
  • Mon 23
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    November 23 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Tue 24
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    November 24 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Wed 25
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    November 25 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Thu 26
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    Fitness Central’s Turkey Trot ’26

    November 26 @ 7:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Fitness Central East 6170 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, United States

    Run, walk, or trot in Chattanooga’s longest standing Thanksgiving road race! Registered participants can choose between a 4-mile certified race, 3-mile family walk and jog (dogs and strollers welcome!), or

  • Thu 26
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    26th Annual Grateful Gobbler Walk

    November 26 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Kick off Thanksgiving at the Grateful Gobbler 5k – a family- and pet-friendly walk/run! The race and onsite festivities will begin at 8 a.m. in Coolidge Park. Registration is $35

  • Thu 26
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    Thanksgiving on the River

    November 26 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Thanksgiving on the River
    Southern Belle Riverboat 151 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga, United States

    Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner as you cruise the Scenic Tennessee River on the iconic Southern Belle Riverboat. On November 21 and 26, the Riverboat will be offering two-hour cruises while guests

  • Thu 26
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    November 26 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Fri 27

    Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade

    November 27 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    FIREWORKS - HOLIDAY FUN - REAL REINDEER - PICTURES WITH SANTA - LIGHTED BOAT PARADE! Holiday joy will fill downtown with "Reindeer on the Riverfront & 46th Annual Lighted Boat

    Free
  • Fri 27
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    November 27 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Sat 28
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    Chattanooga Hungry Turkey

    November 28 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    The Chattanooga Hungry Turkey is a post-Thanksgiving race that invites the community to burn off the holiday calories by participating in either a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Located at

  • Sat 28
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    Chistkindlmarkt

    November 28 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Chistkindlmarkt
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Get ready for old-world holiday charm and fanciful appearances from The Christkind, Krampus, and Santa himself at the Christkindlmarkt – a German-inspired holiday market! Complete with twinkling lights, candles, and

  • Sat 28
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    November 28 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Sun 29
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    Chistkindlmarkt

    November 29 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Chistkindlmarkt
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Get ready for old-world holiday charm and fanciful appearances from The Christkind, Krampus, and Santa himself at the Christkindlmarkt – a German-inspired holiday market! Complete with twinkling lights, candles, and

  • Sun 29
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    November 29 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Mon 30
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    November 30 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Mon 30

    Asian Lantern Festival

    November 30 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Asian Lantern Festival
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Explore the Zoo at night and discover hundreds of glowing lantern displays up to 16 feet tall! Each year, the festival features an entirely new lineup of never-before-seen lanterns. This

    $14 – $23.50
  • December 2026

  • Tue 1
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    December 1 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Tue 1

    Asian Lantern Festival

    December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Asian Lantern Festival
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Explore the Zoo at night and discover hundreds of glowing lantern displays up to 16 feet tall! Each year, the festival features an entirely new lineup of never-before-seen lanterns. This

    $14 – $23.50
  • Wed 2
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Wed 2

    Asian Lantern Festival

    December 2 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Asian Lantern Festival
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Explore the Zoo at night and discover hundreds of glowing lantern displays up to 16 feet tall! Each year, the festival features an entirely new lineup of never-before-seen lanterns. This

    $14 – $23.50
  • Thu 3
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    December 3 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Thu 3

    Asian Lantern Festival

    December 3 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Asian Lantern Festival
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Explore the Zoo at night and discover hundreds of glowing lantern displays up to 16 feet tall! Each year, the festival features an entirely new lineup of never-before-seen lanterns. This

    $14 – $23.50
  • Fri 4
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    December 4 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Fri 4

    Asian Lantern Festival

    December 4 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Asian Lantern Festival
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Explore the Zoo at night and discover hundreds of glowing lantern displays up to 16 feet tall! Each year, the festival features an entirely new lineup of never-before-seen lanterns. This

    $14 – $23.50
  • Sat 5
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Sat 5

    Asian Lantern Festival

    December 5 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Asian Lantern Festival
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Explore the Zoo at night and discover hundreds of glowing lantern displays up to 16 feet tall! Each year, the festival features an entirely new lineup of never-before-seen lanterns. This

    $14 – $23.50
  • Sun 6
    Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights logo

    Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights

    December 6 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    From November 13 and continuing through December 31, Rock City’s beautiful gardens will transform into a festive wonderland for the Enchanted Garden of Lights! Complete with more than 1 million

  • Sun 6

    Asian Lantern Festival

    December 6 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Asian Lantern Festival
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Explore the Zoo at night and discover hundreds of glowing lantern displays up to 16 feet tall! Each year, the festival features an entirely new lineup of never-before-seen lanterns. This

    $14 – $23.50
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