Santa Claus is coming to town! He’s making a list, checking it twice, and making it easy on parents by hitting up several locations in the greater Chattanooga area for pictures this year. Here is a list of where you can find the man in red this holiday season.
Where to See Santa in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Choo Choo – Santa has set up shop at the Choo Choo this holiday season.
Marsh Cattle Farm (Chickamauga, GA) – Santa will be visiting this family farm on Saturday, November 25th and Sunday the 26th.
Southern Belle Breakfast with Santa – Kids of all ages love to cruise for 1.5 hours on the Scenic Tennessee River with Santa! A Magic Show!, Holiday coloring sheets, and Pilot House tours. One time through buffet-style breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, sausage links, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, orange juice, and coffee.
Hamilton Place Mall (Chattanooga, TN) – Visit Santa in the Lower Level Court near Belk and the Food Court.
Northgate Mall (Chattanooga, TN) – Santa will be available all season long at Northgate Mall.
Bass Pro Shop (East Ridge, TN) – You can visit Santa all season long at the Bass Pro Shop.
Rock City Gardens (Lookout Mountain, GA) – Join the fun for the most magical of evenings, Dinner with Santa! Christmas joy abounds as guests enjoy a traditional holiday meal, one-on-one visits from Santa and friends, plus get VIP admission to the Enchanted Garden of Lights. You can also meet Santa Claus in his cozy workshop where he works hard creating the Naughty and Nice list! Catch a one-of-a-kind glimpse of his Toy Shop and Sleigh as Santa prepares to spread Christmas Magic throughout the world! *Photos by DigiPhoto.
The Read House (Downtown Chattanooga) – Check out all the holiday fun at the Read House! Santa will be at several events this season. Their Holiday Jubilee is on Friday, December 8th, and Breakfast with Santa is held on two different dates: Saturday 11/30 and 12/7.
North Pole Limited Christmas Train (Chattanooga, TN) – Visit Santa on a train ride to the North Pole.
PJs with Santa (Creative Discovery Museum) – Come dressed in your favorite holiday PJs for a cozy and fun-filled experience the whole family will love! December 1st from 7-10am.
Santa Nik (Chattanooga) – Santa Nik is available for visits and photos around the Chattanooga area at your home, business, church, school and public Christmas events in person or by Zoom.
Lafayette Christmas Parade (Lafayette, GA) – After the parade, Santa Claus makes a stop at the gazebo at Joe Stock Memorial Park for free photos with children. The parade is on Friday, December 1st this year.
Ruby Falls: Santa will be in town all season at Ruby Falls.
Reindeer on the Riverfront: 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 presented by the Southern Belle & Erwin Marine Sales.
“All the world is happy when Santa Claus comes.” – Maud Lindsey.
Merry Christmas, Chattanooga! May you all be on Santa’s Nice List.
Be sure to check out our holiday events, Christmas Tree Farms Roundup, and Where to See Christmas Tree Lights.
