A Chattanooga Family’s Guide to November 2023

November is upon us, and with it comes falling leaves, colder days, Thanksgiving, and Christmas events! Chattanooga has so much to offer this month. The Hamilton County Fair is being held at McDonald Farm on Veterans Day Weekend. The Chattanooga Zoo kicks off the holiday season with their Asian Lantern Festival in the middle of the month. Rock City opens their gates to the Enchanted Garden of Lights the week before Thanksgiving. The annual Reindeer on the Riverfront and Lighted Boat Parade in back on Black Friday, and Chester Frost Park is bringing back ‘Nooga Lights again for the second season. The Chattanooga Market is going big for their last month of the outdoor market season. Chattanooga Parks and Recreation has put together a great fall and winter guide full of fun things to do all over the city!

Happy November, Chattanooga. May you enjoy all the wonderful things the Scenic City has to offer this month! Check back in with us often as we update our holiday posts and calendar events frequently!

Chattanooga November Family Events

Nov
1
Beg I Salsa Dance Course
*** This will be a 3 WEEK Course*** G2G teaches LA style salsa and bachata dance classes in Chattanooga, TN. Our three-week courses are tailored to ma...
Nov
3
Of August Days at “Beautiful Faces” Premiere
On Nov. 3, the Red Carpet premiere of “Beautiful Faces” will take place in the UTC Fine Arts Center’s Roland Hayes Concert Hall. The film screen...
Nov
4
Beg I Salsa Dance Course- SATURDAYS
*** This will be a 3 WEEK Course***G2G teaches LA style salsa and bachata dance classes in Chattanooga, TN. Our three-week courses are tailored to max...
Nov
4
UTC vs. Furman
Come cheer on the Mocs at Finley Stadium as they take on Furman!
Nov
5
Chattanooga Beard Contest at the Chattanooga Market
We’ll be supporting you guys who are growing out your beards this November. Together with Moccasin Bend Soap & Beard and 1839 Barber Company, we...
Nov
6
Creative Discovery Museum Snow Night
Members will have an exclusive playtime in the transformed Winter Playland exhibit (in the Temporary Exhibit Gallery). In addition, themed activities ...
Nov
10
Hamilton County Fair
Presented by title sponsor Little Debbie, the fair builds on history, heritage and tradition. With a renewed focus on telling the story of Hamilton Co...
Nov
10
2023 Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair
The newly envisioned Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair will debut Veterans Day weekend Nov. 10-12, 2023, at the breathtaking, 2,100-acre McDonald Far...
Nov
11
Hamilton County Fair
Presented by title sponsor Little Debbie, the fair builds on history, heritage and tradition. With a renewed focus on telling the story of Hamilton Co...
Nov
11
Christkindlmarkt
⭐️Shop the Market at welcomes you to the magical Christkindlmarkt at The Commons in Collegedale!🎄Step into a world where the aroma of gingerbre...
Nov
11
Chattanooga Zoo Beastly Feast
Join us as we learn all about the beastly eating habits of our carnivores! Take this opportunity to watch our animals enjoy a dinner of whole prey ite...
Nov
12
Hamilton County Fair
Presented by title sponsor Little Debbie, the fair builds on history, heritage and tradition. With a renewed focus on telling the story of Hamilton Co...
Nov
12
Christkindlmarkt
⭐️Shop the Market at welcomes you to the magical Christkindlmarkt at The Commons in Collegedale!🎄Step into a world where the aroma of gingerbre...
Nov
12
Big Band Day
Come enjoy the music on the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage for another free performance! The band is well known for a variety of ballroom dance music th...
Nov
16
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
17
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
17
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
18
Walker Farm Pioneer Days
Journey back in time to the 1800’s when life was much simpler—or was it? See for yourself what it was like for our ancestors as they carved ou...
Nov
18
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
18
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
18
November Latin Night at Level Up!
G2G Salsa and Level Up Arcade & Billiards have partnered to bring you Latin Night this November & December! Guest DJ NeoVibe will be playing t...
Nov
19
Thanksgiving Market
Begin your preparations for this season’s holidays at the Chattanooga Market! We’ll have plenty of local meats, cheeses, breads, produce, and home...
Nov
19
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
19
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
20
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
20
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
21
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
21
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
22
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
22
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
22
NoogaLights in Soddy Daisy
Experience Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular! NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s annual holiday drive-thru light show, and event to ...
Nov
23
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
23
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
23
NoogaLights in Soddy Daisy
Experience Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular! NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s annual holiday drive-thru light show, and event to ...
Nov
24
Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade
FIREWORKS – HOLIDAY FUN – REAL REINDEER – PICTURES WITH SANTA – LIGHTED BOAT PARADE! Holiday joy will fill downtown with ̶...
Nov
24
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
24
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
24
NoogaLights in Soddy Daisy
Experience Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular! NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s annual holiday drive-thru light show, and event to ...
Nov
25
Paw Patrol Live
See Paw Patrol Live at Memorial Auditorium!
Nov
25
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
25
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
25
NoogaLights in Soddy Daisy
Experience Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular! NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s annual holiday drive-thru light show, and event to ...
Nov
26
Paw Patrol Live
See Paw Patrol Live at Memorial Auditorium!
Nov
26
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
26
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
26
NoogaLights in Soddy Daisy
Experience Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular! NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s annual holiday drive-thru light show, and event to ...
Nov
27
Holidays Under the Peaks
Your adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises ...
Nov
27
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
27
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
27
NoogaLights in Soddy Daisy
Experience Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular! NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s annual holiday drive-thru light show, and event to ...
Nov
28
Holidays Under the Peaks
Your adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises ...
Nov
28
Last Minute Market
🌟Join Shop the Market at for a one-day shopping extravaganza! 🛍️ Dive into the magic of The Last Minute Market on December 23rd from 3pm-8pm a...
Nov
28
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
28
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
28
NoogaLights in Soddy Daisy
Experience Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular! NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s annual holiday drive-thru light show, and event to ...
Nov
29
Holidays Under the Peaks
Your adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises ...
Nov
29
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
29
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
29
NoogaLights in Soddy Daisy
Experience Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular! NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s annual holiday drive-thru light show, and event to ...
Nov
30
Holidays Under the Peaks
Your adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises ...
Nov
30
Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from dow...
Nov
30
Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival
Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year’s festival promises an even more ...
Nov
30
NoogaLights in Soddy Daisy
Experience Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular! NoogaLights is Chattanooga’s annual holiday drive-thru light show, and event to ...