Leisure
BIRDING LECTURE – Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. Daniel R. Jacobson speaks on “Tales of an Itinerant Birder,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. 423-236-2926.
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, Friday-Sunday in November, Friday-Saturday in December. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL – The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place Holiday open house with music, food and shopping, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 21. Santa on-site for free photos this weekend (including Black Friday). 423-698-2276.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK – 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
• Wild Cave Tour, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. $30-$60 includes helmets, headlamps, knee pads and gloves.
• Thanks Giving Winter Gear Drive, accepting donations of gently used outdoor gear at Interpretive Center to donate to charity, 1-5 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 30.
HIKES – Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. 423-842-3619.
• Saturday, Nov. 29: Heiss Mountain to Big Soddy Creek, strenuous 12 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 2: Cravens House, moderate 4 miles. Meet at Bi-Lo parking lot in Red Bank at 9 a.m.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS – Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Visit the zoo’s animals, watch them open their Christmas presents, enjoy holiday lights. 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20. $8.95 adults, $5.95 children; member discounts. 423-697-1319.
HOLIDAYS UNDER THE PEAKS – Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Two dozen daily programs throughout both Aquarium buildings, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Jan. 4. Scuba Claus appearances weekends through Dec. 21. Included in regular admission of $26.95 adults, $16.95 children. 800-262-0695.
MEN’S BASKETBALL BATTLE FOR ATLANTIS – McKenzie Arena, 720 E. Fourth St. UTC Mocs host men’s basketball tournament with free T-shirts and promo items, today, Nov. 27. $10-$17. 423-266-6627.
TRAIN RIDES – Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028, www.tvrail.com. Schedule includes Missionary Ridge Local, North Pole Limited, Christmas Special, Hiwassee River Rail Adventure and Copperhill Special outings. Prices vary.
WRESTLING – Empire Arena, 22 Austin Ave., Rossville. Empire Wrestling presents Chasing The Grail, headlined by Rossville’s Joey Lynch squaring off againt Shaun Tempers and Gunner Miller challenging Johnny Viper for Empire JR Heavyweight Championship, 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. $10. 423-315-4233.
ZIPSTREAM AERIAL ADVENTURES – Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Courses for children, teens and adults through a series of increasingly challenging tree-to-tree activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through November. $19.95-$34.95. 423-821-2544.
Children/teens
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-757-5310, www.chattlibrary.org.
• Saturday, Nov. 29: Yarn Bomb the Library, noon, downtown branch, kids of all ages learn to crochet and yarn bomb.
• Saturday, Nov. 29: Family Storytime, 2:30 p.m., downtown branch.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 321 Chestnut St. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.
• “Winter Wonders” exhibit, through Jan. 8.
• Gingerbread Workshops for families, Nov. 28-Dec. 21. $25 members, $45 nonmembers. Reservations required. 423-648-6045, 423-648-6040.