Leisure
BICYCLE WORKSHOP - Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Learn to ride a bike, refresh old skills, learn road rules taught at free workshop led by certified instructors from League of American Bicyclists, 6-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. Outdoor Chattanooga can provide bicycles for adults or children over 4 feet tall. 423-643-6888.
BIRDING LECTURE - Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. Daniel R. Jacobson, who has traveled to all 50 states for birdwatching, speaks on "Tales of an Itinerant Birder," 7:30 p.m. today, Dec. 4. 423-236-2926.
CANDLELIGHT TOURS - Gordon-Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Tours of the mansion adorned with historically accurate seasonal decorations, 6-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 5-6 and 12-13. Includes live entertainment, hot cider and cookies. $5 adults, $1 ages 12 and younger. Proceeds go to mansion preservation and enhancement. friendsofthegordonlee mansion.org.
CAR SHOW - Eastgate Town Center, 5600 Brainerd Road, ITT Technical Institute parking lot. North Hamilton Patriots Baseball team's first open car show with giveaways, 50/50 drawing, several awards, food and drinks, Saturday, Dec. 6. Registration 9 a.m.-noon, judging noon-3 p.m., awards 3 p.m. $20 registration fee, free to spectators. 423-488-0513.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL - The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place, Holiday open house with music, food, decorations and shopping, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 21. 423-698-2276.
CHRISTMAS ON THE MOUNTAIN - Fall Creek Falls State Park, 10821 Park Road, Pikeville, Tenn. Holiday music, handmade crafts and gifts, storytelling, craft sessions and breakfast with Santa, Dec. 5-7. Craft show hours: 5-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m-2 p.m. Sunday (all times Central). Friends of Fall Creek Falls silent auction, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 423-881-5708, www.fallcreekfalls.org/activities.html.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE - Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Enjoy free wine tasting, hot mulled wine, shop gifts including ready-made gift baskets, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20. 706-937-9463.
HIKES - Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619.
• Saturday, Dec. 6: Roaring Creek, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 9: Raccoon Mountain, easy 4 miles. Meet in Red Bank Bi-Lo parking lot at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 13: Piney Creek Falls Nature Area and Stinging Fork, strenuous 5 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
HIWASSEE WILDLIFE REFUGE BY KAYAK - Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Meigs County. Guide from Outdoor Chattanooga leads kayaking trip to refuge with stop at Cherokee Removal Memorial Park near Blythe Ferry, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 6. For ages 16 and older. $45 fee includes equipment and transportation. To register: 423-643-6888.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Warehouse Row, 1110 Market St. Celebrate the season with festive food and drink, including local favorites and Clammer Dave's Sustainable Gourmet from Charleston, S.C., plus visits from Santa and reindeer, fresh tree and wreath stand, live music and shopping, 5-8 p.m. today, Dec. 4. 404-835-8208.
HOLIDAYS UNDER THE PEAKS - Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Two dozen daily programs offering extraordinary experiences throughout both Aquarium buildings, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 4. Scuba Claus appearances through Dec. 21. Included in regular admission of $26.95 adults, $16.95 children. 1-800-262-0695.
ICE ON THE LANDING - Ross's Landing, Riverfront Parkway. Open daily through Jan. 4 (hours vary). Designated nights are charity nights. Regular admission: $10 adults, $8 children 12 and younger (includes skate rental and two hours on the ice). www.iceonthelanding.com.
• Today, Dec. 4: Family Night, free child admission when accompanied by a paying adult, 5-9 p.m.; free distribution of books to every child from Read 20, 4-6 p.m.; photos with Santa for a donation, 4-8 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Day offers $2 discounts for veterans and active-duty personnel (ID required); visits and photos with Santa, 1-5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 10: Bring new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots for $2 ticket discount.
JINGLE BELL FUN RUN & WALK - Black Creek Clubhouse, 4700 Cummings Cove Drive. Annual 5K and 1-mile benefit for Chattanooga Area Food Bank and Heart of the Valley Christmas Fund, 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. $25 adults 5K run, $12 children's fun run. 843-283-1493.
LAUNCH ENTREPRENEUR COMPETITION - UTC University Center, Vine Street on campus. Students from Tyner Academy, Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Howard and Brainerd High schools pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for $10,000 prize, 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. 607-760-2868.
MORAVIAN LOVE FEAST - First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave. Free Advent service with caroling and performance by UTK Trombone Choir, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. 423-267-4506.
ORNAMENT PAINTING WORKSHOP - Chattanooga Paint and Decorating, 5529 Hixson Pike. Meg Lemons leads class on painting in metallic finishes, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. $25 fee includes Christmas ornament, finish materials and refreshments. Reservations required: 423-843-9286.
RED BANK CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - Red Bank United Methodist Church, 3800 Dayton Blvd. Holiday market with crafters and vendors of direct-selling companies benefits church youth mission activities, 1:30-8 p.m. Red Bank Christmas parade at 5 p.m. followed by community tree lighting and visits with Santa at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. 423-877-2881.
TRAIN RIDES - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028, www.tvrail.com. December excursions include the North Pole Limited, featuring sing-alongs, refreshments, storytelling and route through lighted displays and visit by Santa with each child on return trip, various departure times Friday-Sunday through Dec. 21.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS - Historic Rugby, Tenn. Carolers and decorated historic buildings with concert of seasonal music at 4:30 p.m. Adults $10, children under 18 are $5. 4-8 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 13. 423-628-2441.
WREATH WORKSHOP - Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Create your own wreath using evergreens, berries and bows in class led by Christine Bock, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 14. Bring garden clippers and glue gun if possible. Aquarium members $20, nonmembers $30.Price includes fresh greenery, artificial berries and bows. Registration required: 423-267-FISH.
Children/Teens
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY - 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga.423-757-5310, www.chatt library.org.
• Saturday, Dec. 6: Yarn Bomb the Library, noon, downtown branch, kids of all ages learn to crochet and yarn bomb.
• Saturday, Dec. 6: Pokemon Club, 1 p.m. downtown branch, for ages 8-18
• Saturday, Dec. 6: Saturday Cinema, 2:30 p.m., Eastgate branch, "Captain America - Winter Soldier."
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM - 321 Chestnut St. $12.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. Gingerbread House Workshops, most sold out, except weekend of Dec. 13-14 (10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday). $25 members, $45 nonmembers. Reservations required: www.cdmfun.org.
Dances
DANCE PARTY - American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland, Tenn. Dance to music of Convertibull, 8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 13. Must be 21 or older to attend. Active-duty military free with ID, all others $6. 423-476-4451.
USA BALLROOM - Brainerd United Methodist Church gymnasium, 4315 Brainerd Road. Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 12. $5 first-time guests, free for members, $10 nonmembers.423-645-4888.