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November is officially here. We’ve got the top local events you don’t want to miss this month — so get ready to make your plans. Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair Head to McDonald Farm Friday, Nov.
8 through Sunday, Nov. 10 for amusement rides, a rodeo, lumberjack shows, contests, live music, fireworks, and more family fun. One-day passes start at $6.
TEDxChattanooga: Carry On The flagship event will be on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Barrelhouse Ballroom, where you’ll hear five local leaders speak on the theme “Carry On.” Tickets are $20 in advance — pro tip: nonprofit professionals + students can send an email to receive $5 off admission.
Rock City’s HoliDAYS The holiday festivities kick off on Friday, Nov. 15, and will run daily through Saturday, Jan. 4, including holiday photo opportunities, winter-themed activities, and of course, the Enchanted Garden of Lights.
Tickets start at $21. Gratefull Join the community for a free Thanksgiving meal outside of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center on Thursday, Nov. 21 beginning at 11:30 a.
m. Thanksgiving Market Head to the First Horizon Pavilion on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.
m. to 4 p.m.
for the last outdoor market of the season. Admission is free. Ice on the Landing Get ready to lace up your skates on opening day, Sunday, Nov.
24. This year’s season will run through Sunday, Feb. 2 at the First Horizon Pavilion.
Tickets for kiddos 12 and under start at $12 + adults at $14. This year’s Asian Lantern Festival themes include dinosaurs and wildlife from the Amazon Rainforest. Photo by Bobbi Sheridan via Chattanooga Zoo Asian Lantern Festival The annual festival kicks off at the Chattanooga Zoo on Tuesday, Nov.
26, and will be open Wednesday through Sunday nights from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. See hundreds of hand-crafted lanterns and interactive light displays through Jan.
19. Tickets for non-members start at $17. Reindeer on the Riverfront + Lighted Boat Parade This beloved holiday tradition returns to Ross’s Landing and the Chattanooga Green on Friday, Nov.
29. From 4 to 8 p.m.
, bring the whole family to see reindeer, take photos with Santa, and enjoy a fireworks show + lighted boat parade. This event is free to attend. Note: These are just a few of the events happening in Chattanooga during November.
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