# Christmas lights in Chattanooga for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Chattanooga have 2026 dates: 1 drive-thru and 2 walk-throughs. One is free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 4 p.m. at Enchanted Garden of Lights. One more ran last season but hasn’t posted 2026 dates yet. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 1 without posted dates
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Nooga Lights** at Nooga Lights, 11750 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379. When: Select dates Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027; open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Day. Time: 6–10 p.m. Earliest start: 6 p.m. Price: See pricing page. Unlimited-loop nights: Nov 6–8, 13–15, 20–21, 23–24, Nov 30–Dec 1, Dec 7–8, Dec 28–Jan 2; two-loop nights Nov 22, 25–29, Dec 2–6, 9–27. Official page: https://www.noogalights.com/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Enchanted Garden of Lights** at Rock City, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750. When: Nightly Nov 13 – Dec 31, 2026 (closed Dec 24). Time: 4–10:30 p.m. (11:30 select nights). Earliest start: 4 p.m. Price: Adults $31–49; children 3–12 $21–39; online timed entry only. 32nd year; millions of lights. Official page: https://www.seerockcity.com/enchanted-garden-of-lights/
- **Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade** at Coolidge Park, Chattanooga, TN. When: Fri Nov 27, 2026. Time: 4–8 p.m. (parade 7, fireworks 8). Price: Free. Official page: https://www.rivercitycompany.com/reindeer-on-the-riverfront

## Dates not posted yet

- **Ruby Falls Christmas** (Ruby Falls): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://www.rubyfalls.com/events/ruby-falls-christmas/

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Chattanooga?
Yes. Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade is free in 2026.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Chattanooga?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Enchanted Garden of Lights (Adults $31–49; children 3–12 $21–39; online timed entry only). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
With a baby or a sleepy toddler, a drive-thru is easiest: they stay buckled in and warm. One of the 3 displays can be driven: Nooga Lights. Walk-throughs (two here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Chattanooga? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Enchanted Garden of Lights at 4 p.m., Nooga Lights at 6 p.m. and Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade at 8 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 18, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).