Explore Chattanooga Holiday Guide 2023

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NOV 24 - JAN 28 ICE ON THE LANDING Ice skating for all ages at Ice On The Landing in a new location in the Southside’s open-air, First Horizon Pavilion. Open every day from November 24 through December 18th and January 3-28. Check the website for rates and schedule. www.iceonthelanding.com

DEC 26 - 31 TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM / HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TRAIN The Holiday Lights Train Ride is a festive way to enjoy the holiday season starting after Christmas Day. The train ride takes you through a variety of light displays, from twinkling snowflakes to towering Christmas trees. You can also enjoy holiday music and hot cocoa during the ride. The Holiday Lights Train Ride is a great activity for families or groups of friends. It’s a fun and unique way to see the holiday lights and get into the spirit of the season. www.tvrail. com/train-rides/holiday-christmas-light-train DEC TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM / SANTA’S HIAWASSEE HOLIDAY TRAIN A round-trip one-hour and 15-minute ride along the beautiful Hiwassee River Gorge. Features of this ride include: writing a letter to Santa, a gingerbread cookie, chocolate milk, and a special visit from Santa! www.tvrail.com/train-rides/hiwassee-holiday-train NOV 1 - JAN 31 ELECTRIC POWER BOARD’S HOLIDAY WINDOWS In downtown Chattanooga, along Market and Broad Sts. at MLK Blvd., The EPB (Electric Power Board) presents a showcase of whimsical, animatronic, holiday themed windows along the sidewalk. A delight for generations, the windows have been a Christmas tradition for over 80 years. The holiday decorations have now spread across the street to Miller Park for an expanded downtown holiday experience. www.epb.com

Ice On The Landing

NOV 17 - JAN 6 (closed Christmas Eve) ROCK CITY’S ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS

Celebrate 29 years of holiday tradition at Rock City’s award-winning Enchanted Garden of Lights. Take a stroll down the lighted Grand Corridor in Yule Town, experience the twinkle of icy lights in the Arctic Kingdom, and the Magic Forest comes alive to reveal exciting enchantments! Allow the wonder of the Heart of the Mountain to thrill you. Located a quick drive from downtown Chattanooga, this magical Christmas lights experience is one of Chattanooga’s memorable winter events. www.seerockcity. com/events/enchanted-garden-of-lights NOV 18 - DEC 23 TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM / NORTH POLE LIMITED CHRISTMAS TRAIN As their most popular annual event, North Pole Limited train rides have been a family tradition since 1999. During the magical holiday season, trains take riders on an imaginary journey to the North Pole. Along the way, you’ll be treated to refreshments and storytelling while you write your own personal letter to Santa. As the North Pole Limited train gently rolls down the rails, a number of lighted displays can be seen outside. When you arrive at the North Pole, Santa will come on board for a special visit with all the passengers. www.tvrail.com/train-rides/ north-pole-limited

NOV. 22 – DEC 31 NOOGALIGHTS – HOLIDAY LIGHTS DRIVE-THRU EXPERIENCE In its second year, NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s only drive thru lighting experience.

Nooga Lights

Holiday Guide 2023