LEISURE
AGLOW CHRISTMAS BRUNCH – Home of Genendal Fratantuono, 31 Woodlawn Drive. Mary Bolton, Aglow Tennessee prayer chairwoman, will be guest speaker for event focusing on “Jesus – The Light of the World,” 10 a.m. Dec. 17. Bring a gift to share ($5 or less). Reservations: 423-698-1764 or 423-332-9715.
AMANI YA JUU CHRISTMAS SALE – Amani Chattanooga, 420 S. Willow St. Fair-trade nonprofit supports women in Africa through sale of their handmade gifts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 15-17. 423-531-6456.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS – The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday by appointment. $15.95 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE – Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Shop assortment of holiday gift baskets, gourmet food products, wine gifts; sample Holiday Cheer wine and mulled wine, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 17. 706-937-9463.
CHRISTMAS UNDERGROUND – Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain. Holiday gem mine theme includes discovering the Joystone gemstone, watch miners play in ice cave, journey through the Sugar Plum Fairy village and view of the Northern Lights, noon-8 p.m. daily through Dec. 23. $11.95 ages 3 and older, includes Joystone activities and souvenir. www.rubyfalls.com.
FASHIONETTA – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s triennial debutante ball, 6 p.m.-midnight Dec 17. $35. 423-227-4883.
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA – Computer Depot, 5807 Ringgold Road, East Ridge. Available 2-7 p.m. every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday plus 2-6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Money and food donations accepted for Feed a Family Foundation. 423-386-5040.
HIKES – Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619, george.r.bonneau@gmail.com.
* Dec. 17: Heiss Mountain to Rock Climber’s parking lot, moderately strenuous 7 miles. Will stage vehicles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
* Dec. 20: Fall Creek Falls, easy 5 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 9 a.m.
* Dec. 27: Elsie Holmes, easy-to-moderate 3.5 miles. Meet in Highway 153 Target parking lot at 9 a.m.
HOLIDAY MARKET – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Chattanooga Market’s final weekend, with 200+ local food vendors, artists and crafters, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 18. Free photos with Santa, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. both days. www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.
HOLIDAY YOGA PARTY – Toes Yoga, 3228 Brainerd Road. Holiday-themed yoga class followed by cookie decorating, hot chocolate and apple cider, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 16. $30 per family. 423-760-8375, www.toesyoga.com.
ICE ON THE LANDING – Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Ice skating rink with rink-side concession vending, open daily. Hours: 2-11 p.m. Dec. 15 (with Family Night promotion, 5-9 p.m., offering one free child’s ticket for each paid adult ticket). Extended hours Dec. 16-Jan. 3: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-11 pm. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday. $10 adults, $8 ages 12 and younger, includes skate rentals and two-hour skate session. iceonthelanding.com.
LADIES NIGHT – The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place. Decorating ideas, special promotions, gift ideas and free gift wrap, wine and tiny bites, 3-7 p.m. Dec. 20. Free. 423-698-2276, www.barnnursery.com.
LEARNING THROUGH GAMEPLAY FUN LAB – AIR Labs, 2601 Broad St. Students play Minecraft, Beseige, Kami, Gang Beasts and other games designed to teach elements of math, architecture, collaboration, mechanics, problem-solving and patience in supervised setting on a closed server, 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21. Lunch and snacks included. $75. 423-380-8089, www.weareairlabs.com.
LIVE NATIVITY – Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road. Free walking tours through first-century Bethlehem to celebrate birth of Christ, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 16-18. 423-892-4270.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT – Chattanooga Dance Theatre, 5151 Austin Road, Suite A. Parents have time for shopping or date night while children ages 4-10 enjoy crafts, dancing, pizza and popcorn, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 20. $25 one child, $20 each additional sibling. Reservations: 423-760-8808.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT – St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3210 Social Circle. Free night out for parents of special-needs children and their siblings, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 16. Email request for application to office@stlukechatt.org.
SKATING FOR SCOUTING – Roller Coaster Skate World, 2076 Old LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Registration drive, noon-4 p.m. Dec. 17. Registered Scouts skate for $4; boys who sign up on-site skate free (registration cost of $2 per month). 423-892-8323, www.cherokeeareabsa.com.
TRAIN RIDES – Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028, www.tvrail.com.
* North Pole Limited: Riders take imaginary trip to North Pole where Santa joins them giving a surprise to every child. Evening trains depart 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday trains also depart 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16-23, 26 and 30-31.
* Summerville Santa Special: Trains depart Summerville, Ga., depot for 75-minute ride to Trion and back, with storytelling, caroling and refreshments along the way. Santa joins train in Trion to greet children on return ride. Trains depart noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 17; departures 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 18. $18 for ages 2 and older.
CHILDREN/TEENS
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-757-5310, www.chattlibrary.org.
* Dec. 19: Signing story time for ages up to 5 and parent, 10:30-11 a.m., Eastgate , learn sign language through songs and stories.
* Dec. 20: Adult chess club, 6-8 p.m., downtown branch’s Shush Cafe.
DANCES
BALLROOM – The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn ballroom dancing, Saturdays. Group class, 7:30 p.m., $5. Dancing, 8:30 p.m., $10. No partner required; casual dress. 423-394-6428.
BALLROOM – Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. Dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. $10. 423-771-3646.
RHYTHM BALLROOM – The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn fundamentals of rumba, cha cha, East Coast swing, 6 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Casual dress; no partner required. $5. www.theballroomathixson.com.
SATURDAYS AT THE SUITE – 2193 Park Drive, Suite 101. Nonstructured class using dance for health and wellness benefits, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. $5; free mimosas. 423-316-5319.
SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG – Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road. Dance, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests. www.choochooshagclub.com.