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Winter events happening in and around Chattanooga
NOOGAtoday | Waterhouse Pavilion
Waterhouse Pavilion has its decorations out just in time for the holidays. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Get your fuzzy socks and hot cocoa ready, Chattanooga. From light displays to holiday performances and festive parties, winter is where the Scenic City thrives.

Gather the family and friends and celebrate what makes the holiday season special with this guide featuring 24 winter events happening between December and February.

Markets

A Very Merry, Warm, and Fuzzy Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 3-8 p.m. | Velo Coffee Roasters, 509 E. Main St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop a wide array of food, drink, and craft vendors at this holiday market.

SHE BOP Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Whiskey, 890 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from curated vintage vendors, artists, and makers while enjoying food and music.

Winter Solstice Market | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from a variety of local vendors for unique, handmade gifts that are perfect for the holidays.

Holiday parties

Bode for the Holidays Kick-Off Celebration | Friday, Dec. 9 | 4-9 p.m. | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Stop by this holiday pop-up at Bode for family-friendly activities, music, movies, and more.

Winter Break Spectacular | Friday, Dec. 16 | 2-7 p.m. | Miller Park, 928 Market St., Chattanooga | Free | Enjoy holiday treats and music as well as a screening of “Elf.”

NOOGAtoday | The Nutcracker

Tickets are now on sale for Chattanooga Ballet’s performances of “The Nutcracker.” |

Photo provided by Chattanooga Ballet

Holiday performances

Chattanooga Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | Various times | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $19-$75 | Come along on the magical journey of one of Chattanooga’s most beloved holiday traditions.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 18 | Various times | Chattanooga Theatre Center, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | This youth show is a “delightful comedy” adapted from the bestselling book of the same title by Barbara Robinson.
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Friday, Dec. 2
  • First Friday Open Studios | Friday, Dec. 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Check out the artists at ClearStory Arts in their studios along with artwork sales, live demos, music, and more.
Saturday, Dec. 3
  • MAINx24 | Saturday, Dec. 3 | Various times | Southside, various locations, Chattanooga | Free+ | Prepare for this 24-hour festival celebrating Main Street and the surrounding Southside with a parade, music, cook-offs, poetry reading, and lots more.
  • A Very Merry Christmas | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain | Free+ | This market will feature 50+ vendors, food trucks, and holiday cocktails.
  • Chattanooga Market-Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 2 Carter Plaza, Chattanooga | Free+ | The Holiday Market features 200+ local food vendors, artists, and crafters offering unique gifts and goods for the holiday season.
Sunday, Dec. 4
  • “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 2:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Enjoy a comedic retelling of some beloved holiday tales in this annual production.
  • Gingerbread Workshops | Sunday, Dec. 4 | Various times | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $55 | Decorate pre-built gingerbread houses, enjoy cookies and hot cocoa, and more — price includes museum admission.
Monday, Dec. 5
  • A Celebration of BPATH-Red, Green & Black | Monday, Dec. 5 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | This series is hosting a holiday celebration of community, culture, and connections that highlight local Black creatives.
  • Merry GRINCHmas! Cookie Decorating | Monday, Dec. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $45 | Learn the basics of cookie decorating and how to decorate three Grinch-themed cookies.

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Weather
  • 57º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain ☁️
Development
  • Work on phase II of the I-24, I-75 split project is set to begin in late spring of 2023. The project is set to move forward after the Tennessee Department of Transportation awarded a $161 million contract for the job, with completion scheduled for late 2025. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Traffic
  • Through Saturday, Dec. 3, several road closures + restrictions are in place for the Blue Cross Bowl. On Saturday, Main Street between Central Avenue + Broad Street will also be closed from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for the annual MAINx24 parade. 🚧
Community
  • The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga will celebrate its 40-year anniversary next Thursday, Dec. 8 at the annual Equal Opportunity Day Breakfast. Ticket sales to the breakfast close today, but you can still donate to support the organization.
Edu
  • The MaryEllen Locher Scholarship Fund at CHI Memorial Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. The fund will focus on awarding college scholarships to children of breast cancer patients — applications are due by Feb. 17. (The Pulse)
Noogan
  • Today, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors will rename the Outdoor Chattanooga building in honor of former Outdoor Chattanooga Director Philip Grymes. The dedication will take place at 200 River St. at 2 p.m. ❤️ (Chattanoogan.com)
Cause
  • On Saturday, Dec. 17, the Ivy Rose Foundation, Inc. will host the Pink Rose Holiday Gala at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Proceeds from the event will go towards scholarships, educational enrichment + programs of service for local youth. (Chattanoogan.com)
Plan Ahead
  • On Feb. 11, the first annual Girls Leadership Summit will take place at UTC’s University Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The summit will provide education, awareness, understanding, and support around the topics of teen dating violence, healthy lives, and healthy relationships.
Shop
  • Your holiday music just got better. 1byoneaudio sells high-quality and easy-to-use turntables equipped with incredible sound quality and hi-fi speakers, plus some that connect to Bluetooth headphones. Think: a great gift for the record lover in your life (or even an early present for yourself). 🎶 *
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Here’s some more holiday cheer 🎄

Signal Mountain’s 2022 Holiday Window Contest
NOOGAtoday | Signal Mountain holiday windows
This tradition was started in 2019 to bring holiday cheer to Signal Mountain. | Photo provided by Signal Mountain Office of Real Estate Partners Chattanooga, LLC.
Over 20 Signal Mountain businesses will once again participate in one of the area’s beloved traditions — its annual holiday window decorating contest.

The tradition was first introduced in 2019 by the Signal Mountain Office of Real Estate Partners Chattanooga, LLC to bring holiday cheer to the mountain.

The participating businesses have decked out their windows or front entrances with holiday decor for the community to see + even vote for their favorite displays. Cast your votes online by Wednesday, Dec. 7, but don’t feel the need to rush up the mountain — the decorations will be up until the new year for everyone to enjoy.

Bonus: There’s an option when you vote to let the Signal Mountain Office of Real Estate Partners Chattanooga, LLC email you if you’d like to know the winner as soon as they are announced.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kristen.

Editor’s pick: Did you think we were finished talking about MAINx24? Guess again. My advice is that everyone gets a good night’s rest tonight to gear up for tomorrow’s festivities + keep an eye on the weather so you can plan to dress accordingly. With that being said, I’m excited to see you all out on the town, Nooga — you better save some Niedlov’s donuts for me.

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