Explore Chattanooga Holiday Guide 2023

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ornament and add it to the Forest of Wishes, a colorful display of hope and good cheer. Take the entire family on a guided walking tour through the Ruby Falls cavern to the gorgeous underground waterfall and swoon at the sweeping views of the Cumberland Plateau from scenic overlooks. Visit Santa Saturdays & Sundays Nov. 24 - Dec. 23.

Located this year in Soddy Daisy, the displays are brighter and better than ever with freshly customized lighting exhibits and some of the fan-favorite exhibits from years past. This year, tune in with any FM radio to enjoy music timed to the light show. Open on select nights. Check the website for show nights and hours. Located at: 12000 Dayton Pike Soddy Daisy, TN 37379. Save by purchasing your tickets online. Tickets also sold at the gate. For online ticket purchases, visit www.noogalights.ticketspice.com/ noogalights-in-soddy-daisy-2023 or email tickets@ noogalights.com. NOV 24 (free) REINDEER ON THE

www.rubyfalls.com NOV 24 - DEC 24 TENNESSEE AQUARIUM HOLIDAYS UNDER THE PEAKS

Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium! Your adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises throughout your tour – including a light-bedecked tree twinkling in sync with the jolly jolts of an Electric Eel! NOV - DEC TENNESSEE AQUARIUM IMAX POLAR EXPRESS 3D Experiencing this holiday tale on the giant six-story screen has become a family tradition for many. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks upon a journey of self-discovery showing him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Audiences are drawn into this immersive film, grasping at falling snowflakes, ducking as the train screeches into their lap and feeling the howl of the steam whistle in surround sound.tnaqua.org/imax/the-polar express-3d NOV - DEC CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM WINTER PLAYLAND & PJ’S WITH SANTA! Start the season with Snow Night, a members-only evening of festive fun and snow surprises. Join in at GingerbreadWorkshops, complete with mountains of candy to deck the halls on a gingerbread house with the whole family. At PJs with Santa members will meet Santa and explore the Museum after-hours in cozy pajamas! Winter Playland wraps up with Cheers to the New Year. www.cdmfun.org

RIVERFRONT & LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Holiday joy will fill downtown with “Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade”, Friday November 24th. Returning with even

Lighted Boat Parade

more food, artists and entertainment vendors! FREE to attend and fun for the whole family with live reindeer and Santa on site for free pictures, hot cocoa bar, mini-train rides, fire pits, face painting/balloon animals, and holiday tunes followed by the annual Lighted Boat Parade and spectacular fireworks show. 4:00pm - 6:30pm - See Real Live Reindeer 4:30pm - 7:30pm - Pictures with Santa 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Lighted Boat Parade 8:00pm - Fireworks www.rivercitycompany.com/events/reindeer-on-the riverfront-amp-lighted-boat-parade-2 NOV 24 - DEC 23 RUBY FALLS AND THE FOREST OF WISHES The holidays are all about making happy memories and spending time with the people you love. Classic holiday decorations and activities make Ruby Falls especially festive this time of year. Write your Christmas wish on an

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