Here are the top five events that will surely make your weekends fun and memorable.
Ringgold’s Down-Home Christmas
Location: Downtown Ringgold | 150 Tennessee Street
Date & Time: December 5 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price: Free
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This annual holiday celebration brings a festive weekend filled with tree lighting, Christmas parade, photos with Santa, holiday shopping, and classic seasonal traditions. Visitors can enjoy the Festival of Trees, live performances, extended store hours, and family-friendly events throughout December for a magical experience.
Stars, Stripes and Ugly Sweaters
Location: Beni Event Room | 1200 Mountain Creek Road
Date & Time: December 5 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: $40 [Single Admission] $1000 [VIP] | Buy your tickets here.
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Project Gallantly Forward’s yearly Ugly Sweater Party brings the community together for a fun, festive night dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Veteran support programs. Guests can enjoy live music, auctions, raffles, great food, signature cocktails, and a new concert by The Kinsmen—all while helping fuel PGF’s year-round mission to uplift Veterans.
3rd Annual Tennessee Festival of Vendors 2025
Location: Hixson Community Center | 5401 School Drive
Date & Time: December 6 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: Free
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Enjoy a selection of indoor shopping with unique vendors, handmade gifts, giveaways, and fun activities just in time for Christmas. With food trucks, photo ops with Mrs. Claus, Toys for Tots support, and exciting prizes from BJ’s Wholesale, it’s the perfect holiday outing for shoppers and families alike.
Chattanooga Ballet’s Land of Sweets
Location: Read House | 107 West MLK Boulevard
Date & Time: December 7 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: $40 [under 21] $60 [Adult] | Buy your tickets here.
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Step into a magical show filled with interactive activities, character photo opportunities, a live Nutcracker story reading, and plenty of sweet treats. As one of Chattanooga’s most beloved holiday traditions, this charming, multi-generational event is perfect for creating lasting Christmas memories.
Victorian-Inspired Ornament Making Workshop
Location: Houston Pop Up Museum | 412 East 2nd Street
Date & Time: December 7 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM
Price: $35 | Buy your tickets here.
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Join this wonderful workshop led by Artist in Residence Heather Turner, complete with a handmade ornament you create yourself. Each ticket includes a tour of the Pop-Up Museum, tea, cookies, and a unique holiday crafting experience supported by the Tennessee Arts Commission.