Heads up: We’re taking next week off. NOOGAweekend will be back in your inbox on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Happy holidays, Chattanooga.
Editor Brianna here. I hope everyone’s having as restful and enjoyable of a holiday season as they can. This weekend, I’ll be spending some time with my family in Florida, but I know there will be plenty of merriment happening throughout the Scenic City — just be sure to stay safe and warm amidst the colder weather. ❤️
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, Dec. 23
Home for the Holidays | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch at the Choo Choo, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $15-$17 | A showcase of local and national comedy talent who are “home for the holidays.”
Winter Vibez Holiday Concert | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | The Seed Theatre, 6237 Vance Rd., Chattanooga | $5-$10 | The House of Trinity will present tunes and performances themed for the season.
All weekend
Bode for the Holidays | Friday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Dec. 25 | Various times | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free+ | This December, Bode Chattanooga is transforming into a reimagined Christmas wonderland with a month-long holiday pop-up.
See Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Friday, Dec. 23 + Sunday, Dec. 25 (no tickets on Dec. 24) | 4:30-9 p.m. | Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain | $9.95-$31.95 | See all kinds of holiday scenes and over a million LED lights while you explore Rock City — pro tip: buy tickets in advance.
NoogaLights at Chester Frost Park | Friday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Dec. 25 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Cir. N., Middle Valley | $25-$30 | Chester Frost Park has been transformed into an immersive drive-thru lighting experience for all ages.
Christmas With Coie Selfie Trail | Friday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Dec. 25 | During business hours | Various locations | Free | Multiple bars + downtown locations have holiday selfie setups — enjoy a drink and take some photos with the fam.
Ice on the Landing will host its eighth annual Chanukah on Ice today, Dec. 22. The Chanukah parade will arrive at the Chattanooga Choo Choo at 6:30 p.m., followed by the lighting of the Ice Menorah. Traditional music and complimentary food will also be offered at this free event.
Try This
Wondering what to do with friends and family who are in town? We’ve got an action-packed winter itinerary for you, filled with activities like NorthShore’s holiday treasure hunt and checking out a holiday pop-up bar.
Seasonal
Looking for a last-minute gift? We have a few ideas up our sleeves — and best of all, they don’t require wrapping. Check out these giftable experiences in Chattanooga, like a Chatt Taste food tour or glass-blowing class.
Civic
On Friday, Dec. 23 + Monday, Dec. 26, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday. All properties scheduled for Friday garbage pick-up will be collected today, Dec. 22, and all scheduled for Monday pick-up will be collected on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
Chattanooga city offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23-Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas, and on Monday, Jan. 2 for New Year’s Day. Residential Solid Waste and Recycling will be collected as regularly scheduled.
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Cedar Key, Florida
Great Escapes: Our guide to Cedar Key, Florida
There’s not a lot of places to go for a swim in Cedar Key, but you can go for a dip at the City Park or enjoy a nighttime stroll. | Photo by 6AM City
North Florida’s Cedar Key is a tiny island the size of about two Ybor Citiesand has fewer than 900 permanent residents, but it pulls in thousands of visitors throughout the year for its amazing seafood, arts festivals, and fishing.
Why go? Nothing screams Old Florida quite like Cedar Key. Yes the island is home to incredible fishing and funky artists, but also reminds us of the beauty of slow, outdoorsy Florida living.
Outdoors: Book a ride with Tidewater Tours. The guides walk you through both the history of the area and the surrounding keys, and point out native wildlife along the way ($35).
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