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NOV 24 - FEB 2 ICE ON THE LANDING

NOV 15 - JAN 4 (closed Christmas Eve) ROCK CITY’S ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS Celebrate 30 years of holiday tradition at Rock City’s award-winning Enchanted Garden of Lights — where joy, wonder, and magic await! Warm your heart during this nighttime family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Take a stroll down the lighted Grand Corridor and expe rience the twinkle of icy lights! Be immersed in an all-new Santa experience with two photo opportunities for the 30th anniversary of the Enchanted Garden of Lights at Carter Cliffs, the original home of Rock City’s founders Garnet and Frieda Carter. All guests must reserve an entry time in ad vance online. Tickets cannot be purchased upon arrival at the ticket desk. Gem Members do NOT need reservations. www.seerockcity.com/events/enchanted-garden-of-lights NOV 15 - DEC 23 NORTH POLE LIMITED CHRISTMAS TRAIN / TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM 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 per sonal 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 29 NOOGALIGHTS-HOLIDAY DRIVE-THRU LIGHT SHOW - SODDY-DAISY, TN Weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun) starting November 22nd and nightly starting December 29th for NoogaLights in Sod dy-Daisy! Our 2024 drive-thru light show will feature a brand-new holiday lighting display featuring state-of-the-art NoogaLights original lighting designs synchronized to music on your FM radio. 12000 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379. 6p – 10p. Weekends: Nov. 29 – Dec. 8, Nightly: Dec. 13 – Dec. 29. www.noogalights.com

This classic winter tradition is fun for all ages at Ice on The Landing. Ice skating takes place in the Southside’s open-air First Horizon Pavilion. Open from November 24 through February 2. Check the website for rates and schedule. www.iceonthelanding.com

NOV 26 - JAN 19 CHATTANOOGA ZOO – ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL The third annual Asian Lantern Festival features an entirely new collec tion of hand-crafted Asian lanterns that will

Asian Lantern Festival

light up the night every week! Experience over 40 displays showcasing a wide variety of dinosaurs, plant and animal life from the Amazon Rainforest, and other immersive and interactive lanterns that flash, move, glow, smoke and more. Hours - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Wednesdays - Sundays Please note that indoor exhibits will be closed, and most resident Zoo animals will not be visible. NOV 27 - JAN 1 ELECTRIC POWER BOARD’S HOLIDAY WINDOWS In downtown Chattanooga, along Market and Broad St. at

MLK Blvd., The EPB (Electric Power Board) presents a show case of whimsical, animatron ic, holiday themed windows along the sidewalk. A delight for generations, the win dows 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. FREE. epb.com

EPB Holiday Windows

Nov 29 - DEC 29 TENNESSEE AQUARIUM HOLIDAYS UNDER THE PEAKS Celebrate the holiday season with an aquatic twist at the Tennessee Aquarium! A festive adventure through a fun

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