Here are the top five events that will surely make your weekends fun and memorable.
Location: Chattanooga Zoo | 301 North Holtzclaw Avenue
Date & Time: January 10 – 12 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Price: $17 [ages 3-12] $23 [adult] | Buy your tickets here.
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Feast your eyes with over 40 stunning hand-crafted displays including dinosaurs, Amazon Rainforest life, and interactive lanterns that flash, move, and glow. This mesmerizing event lights up the night weekly for all to see.
Location: Chattanooga Public Library Downtown | 1001 Broad Street
Date & Time: January 11 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price: Free | Register here.
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Bring your teens aged 12-18 for a creative workshop led by the Hunter Museum staff, inclusive of snacks and after-hours library access. This month’s activity teaches teens hand-sewing techniques for crafting personalized pencil cases.
Location: Rockmont Park | 1832 Old Wauhatchie Pike
Date & Time: January 11 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: $30 [admission] $55 [admission and shirt] | Register here.
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Experience a community climbing day celebrating the St. Elmo Boulders with an enduro-style bouldering competition. Enjoy free beer, breakfast, beverages, food trucks with vegan options, and a cozy firepit hangout overlooking downtown Chattanooga.
Location: G2G Salsa | 2255 Center Street
Date & Time: January 11 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $130 [couples] $70 [individual] | Register here.
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Perfect for those with no prior experience, this beginner-friendly dance class builds a solid foundation in LA Style salsa, covering timing, leading and following, shines, footwork, and foundational turn patterns. A progressive course which offers new material each session while reinforcing key techniques.
Time Travel Half-Marathon/10K/5K
Location: Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2 | 4501 Amnicola Highway
Date & Time: January 12 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $18.83 – $71.82 [registration] $15 [youth based-pricing] | Register here.
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A running adventure for all ages and skill levels including a Kid’s Dash for the little ones. Enjoy custom swag, receive super soft tees and impressive finisher medals.