Get your holiday wish list ready, Santa Claus is coming to in town. It’s officially the season to take the kiddos to visit Santa + take the perfect photos for your holiday cards.
Here’s a list of local spots to see Old Saint Nick:
Continuous events
The Chattanooga Choo Choo | Daily until Friday, Dec. 23 | Various times | Schedule your session + select your photo package online.
North Pole Limited Christmas Train | Various dates until Friday, Dec. 23 | Various times | Take a family-friendly + holiday-themed train ride to the “North Pole” with a surprise visit from Santa. Must book online.
Hamilton Place Mall | Daily until Saturday, Dec. 24 | Various times | Visits are free, and photo packages + keepsakes are available for purchase.
Bass Pro Shop | Daily until Saturday, Dec. 24 | Various times | Get a free photo with Santa, just make a reservation online.
Northgate Mall | Daily until Saturday, Dec. 24 | Various times | Visits are free and photo packages are available for purchase (there are even options for your furry friends).
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Daily until Sunday, Dec. 1 | Various times | See the magical lights and take photos with Santa in his workshop.
Special events
Food City (4510 Hwy. 58) | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Bring your phone or camera to take photos with Santa.
Ice on the Landing | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 3-4 p.m. | Take the kiddos ice skating, enjoy a sweet treat, and have a meet + greet with Santa.
Food City ( 7804 East Brainerd Rd.) | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Bring your phone or camera to take photos with Santa.
The Read House Hotel | Friday, Dec. 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Enjoy live entertainment, complimentary hot chocolate, cider, and cookies + pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the hotel’s Holiday Jubilee.
