Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Christmas lights, holiday pop-ups, more

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Visitors enjoy a variety of illuminated lanterns during the Chattanooga Zoo's Asian Lantern Festival on Nov. 29, 2025. This year's theme is "Forest of Fantasy," and the festival runs through Jan. 17, 2026. — Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Visitors enjoy a variety of illuminated lanterns during the Chattanooga Zoo's Asian Lantern Festival on Nov. 29, 2025. This year's theme is "Forest of Fantasy," and the festival runs through Jan. 17, 2026. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Visitors enjoy a variety of illuminated lanterns during the Chattanooga Zoo's Asian Lantern Festival on Nov. 29, 2025. This year's theme is "Forest of Fantasy," and the festival runs through Jan. 17, 2026.

By Sam Still December 20, 2025 7 min read

CHRISTMAS

Festive Forest

When: Daily

Where: Miller Park, 928 Market St.

Cost: Free