Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 12/2 - 12/9
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, December 2nd to Friday, December 9th.
December 3rd-4th
MainX24
When: December 3rd, 7am - December 4th, 11:59pm
Where: Main Street, Chattanooga, TN
Cost: Free admission
MAINx24 is a 24-hour long festival celebrating Main Street and the surrounding Southside, held every December since 2007. The annual event features programming all day long, from parades to music to poetry readings to chili cook-offs. The day has been a way to celebrate and showcase the burgeoning Southside. MAINx24 is organized completely by residents, merchants, and friends of the Southside community. MAINx24 is free and open to the public and has something for everyone. A schedule of events is available on the website. You can find it by clicking here! There are events all day and night long so you’ll find something that fits your schedule!
December 3rd-4th
Chattanooga Holiday Market
When: December 3rd & 4th, 10am-5pm
Where: Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St.
Cost: Free admission
The Chattanooga Market has moved indoors during December weekends at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The Holiday Market features 200+ local food vendors, artists and crafters each Saturday & Sunday in December offering unique gifts and festive preparations – everything you’ll need for the holiday season! Shoppers will be able to find one-of-a-kind pottery, custom pieces of art, handcrafted jewelry, local foods, natural bath and body products, locally designed and made apparel, wood furniture, and so much more. Ask vendors about commissioned pieces for that special touch. Chattanooga Holiday Market has become a shopping tradition for the whole family! For more details, click here!
December 3rd-31st
Holiday Under The Peaks
When: 10am-5pm
Where: Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St.
Cost: $21.95-$42.95
Your adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises throughout your tour – including a light-bedecked tree twinkling in sync with the jolly jolts of an Electric Eel! In keeping with beloved holiday tradition, The Polar Express 3D returns to the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater. Also, back for 2022,look for SCUBA Claus diving in the River Journey building on select Saturdays in December! To grab your tickets in advance, click here to go to their website.
Friday, December 2nd
Red Bank Christmas Parade & Festival
When: 4:00-8:00pm
Where: Kid's Corner Park, 3817 Redding Rd.
Cost: Free
The city of Red Bank is hosting their annual Christmas Parade & Festival and you sure don’t want to miss out! The festival will begin with live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, games, beer wonderland, and more! The parade will follow the festival & don’t forget to grab your photo with Santa & Mrs. Clause after the parade! Cap the evening off with a bonfire put on by the Red Bank Fire Department. To stay up to date, click here to check out their website.
December 3rd-18th
Gingerbread Workshop
When: Times will vary
Where: Creative Discover Museum, 321 Chestnut St.
Cost: $44-$55
If you’re looking for some Christmas fun this weekend, the Creative Discovery Museum has you covered! Kick off the holiday season and create masterpieces out of gingerbread, icing, candy, and more! They’ll provide the pre-built gingerbread house along with icing and an impressive mountain of candy to make a truly unique design. What holiday event would be complete without festive music, cookies, and hot chocolate? This will become a family tradition you won't want to miss! Your reservation includes all day in the Museum for three people in addition to the workshop. Spaces are limited so be sure to click here to check date, times, and grab your tickets!
