Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Last Minute Market, holiday movie screenings

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ Chattanooga resident Genevieve Schachle takes a group selfie with Santa during the St. Elmo Luminaria Festival on Dec. 16, 2023. This year's community celebration will be from 5-9 p.m. Saturday along Virginia Avenue Greenway, between 44th and 55th streets. — Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ Chattanooga resident Genevieve Schachle takes a group selfie with Santa during the St. Elmo Luminaria Festival on Dec. 16, 2023. This year's community celebration will be from 5-9 p.m. Saturday along Virginia Avenue Greenway, between 44th and 55th streets. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ Chattanooga resident Genevieve Schachle takes a group selfie with Santa during the St. Elmo Luminaria Festival on Dec. 16, 2023. This year's community celebration will be from 5-9 p.m. Saturday along Virginia Avenue Greenway, between 44th and 55th streets.

By Sam Still December 16, 2025 8 min read

CHRISTMAS

North Pole Limited

When: Multiple rides available Thursday-Sundays

Where: Train departs from 4119 Cromwell Road

Cost: $65 per person for Santa’s private car. $42 per person for traditional ride, and free for infants under 1