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Christmas Lights in Chattanooga, TN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Chattanooga this season are Enchanted Garden of Lights (Nov 13 – Dec 31), Santa's Hiwassee Holiday: Family Train Ride with Santa (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy. We've mapped 8 displays in Chattanooga and 4 more nearby (5 events, 2 walk-thrus, 2 parades). 6 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Chattanooga (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Chattanooga: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Chattanooga?
Popular picks this season include Enchanted Garden of Lights (Nov 13 – Dec 31), Santa's Hiwassee Holiday: Family Train Ride with Santa (Dec 5 – Dec 5), Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy and Holiday Windows at EPB. In all, 12 displays are mapped in and around Chattanooga, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Chattanooga?
Free options include Holiday Windows at EPB, Chattanooga Choo Choo Holiday Lights, Light Up Trenton and Reindeer on the Riverfront and Lighted Boat Parade. 6 of the 12 displays near Chattanooga are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Chattanooga?
Yes. NoogaLights ($20 per vehicle (2025)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Chattanooga?
Yes. NoogaLights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Chattanooga?
The earliest Chattanooga-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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