We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Chattanooga with 2026 dates posted: two holiday markets and one winter wonderland event. One is free to get in. They’re in Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.
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Winter wonderland · to Dec 31 · Rock City, Lookout Mountain5DecSatChristmas at the Choo-ChooHoliday market · to Dec 13 · Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St.12DecSatChattanooga Holiday MarketHoliday market · to Dec 20 · Chattanooga Convention CenterNothing matches that filter yet.
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Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
Rock City, Lookout Mountain · Lookout Mountain, GA · about 8 miles away
Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. · Chattanooga, TN · Southside
Good to know: A two-weekend holiday market at the old train station, with live music both days. Kids who like trains can look at the decorated railyard while you shop.
Chattanooga Convention Center · Chattanooga, TN · about 1 mile away
Before you go
TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.Keep planning
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Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City, Lookout Mountain: Nov 13 – Dec 31. Adults $31 to $49, ages 3 to 12 $21 to $39. Timed tickets online only. Christmas at the Choo-Choo at Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St.: Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6, Sat Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13. Chattanooga Holiday Market at Chattanooga Convention Center: Dec 12 – Dec 20. Free.
Enchanted Garden of Lights (Lookout Mountain, GA · about 8 miles away): Nov 13 – Dec 31, Adults $31 to $49, ages 3 to 12 $21 to $39. Timed tickets online only.
Enchanted Garden of Lights: The trail is not fully stroller friendly. Rock City suggests a carrier and has stroller parking. Chattanooga Holiday Market: Indoors. The parking garage has covered walkways to the hall.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
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