
Chattanooga’s Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”, Photo by Final Flash
Christmas Open House at the Georgia Winery
WHEN: Nov. 25-Dec. 23, every Saturday
CONTACT: georgiawines.com or 706.937.9463
COST: FREE
Bring your holiday list to Georgia Winery’s Christmas Open House. Every Saturday before Christmas beginning Nov. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m., guests can enjoy free wine tastings and sip hot mulled wine while they browse for unique gifts and gourmet food products. Shop the premade gift baskets or build a custom basket. This year, during open house hours, there will be a $1 discount applied to every 8 oz. glass of wine ordered in-house.
Winter Playland at the Creative Discovery Museum
WHEN: Nov. 25-Dec. 30
CONTACT: cdmfun.org/events or 423.756.2738
COST: Visit website for pricing.
The winter season brings “snow” much fun at Creative Discovery Museum! Get crafty at the Gingerbread Workshops happening Nov. 25 through Dec. 10, and on Dec. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., CDM Members can enjoy a visitor from the North Pole for PJs with Santa.
Holidays Under the Peaks
WHEN: Nov. 27-Dec. 31, select dates
CONTACT: tnaqua.org or 800.262.0695
COST: Visit website for pricing.
This underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and décor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises during your tour, including a tree twinkling in sync with the jolly jolts of an electric eel. SCUBA Claus will also be diving on weekends, and “The Polar Express 3D” returns to the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater. On Dec. 16, dress in your favorite pajamas, and enjoy a special screening of “The Polar Express 3D!” Meet the conductor, enjoy hot cocoa and snacks, and enter to win Polar Express-themed prizes.
Ringgold Down Home Christmas
WHEN: Dec. 1
CONTACT: nothinlikeringgold.com/events/or 706.935.3061
COST: FREE
Enjoy holiday cheer with family and friends at Ringgold Down Home Christmas. The lighting of Ringgold’s Christmas tree will begin Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in Citizen’s Park, and the annual Down Home Christmas Parade will follow with live music, dancing, and more Christmas magic for the whole family to enjoy!
Southern Belle Holiday Events
WHEN: Dec. 1-23, select Fridays and Saturdays
CONTACT: chattanoogariverboat.com or 423.266.4488
COST: Visit website for pricing.
Welcome the Christmas season at the Southern Belle with a scenic cruise. Choose from several seasonal cruises including Thanksgiving on the River, Christmas Dinner Cruises, ‘Tis The Season Luncheon, and Breakfast with Santa.
Winter Productions at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre
WHEN: Dec. 1-31, select dates
CONTACT: theatrecentre.com or 423.267.8534
COST: Visit website for pricing.
Celebrating 100 years, the 2023-2024 season features two exciting shows in December. “Tomie dePaola’s Strega Nona” is a family-friendly show about an Italian sorceress, a baker’s daughter, and a knock-kneed helper who wants to learn magic, showing from Dec. 1 to Dec. 17. For this year’s holiday offering, “Scrooge! The Musical” will capture hearts of all ages with the classic story of Christmas past, present, and future.