Top Events Happening in Chattanooga this Weekend: January 12 - 14

Asian Lantern Festival

Jan 12 - 14 | Times Vary

Witness the return of the captivating Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo this holiday season! This year's festival promises an even more enchanting spectacle, featuring an all-new collection of over 30 stunning lanterns and nine interactive displays. The Asian Lantern Festival will grace the Chattanooga Zoo from November 16th, 2023, through January 14th, 2024, Wednesdays through Sundays, offering a unique celebration of art, culture, and the magic of traditional Asian lantern festivals.

Price: Check Website for Prices

Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Dance Party

Jan 12 | 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Fool HousePopFool House is THE ULTIMATE 90's DANCE PARTY! A LIVE musical event paying homage to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip hop, and pop punk. With a larger than life production, this show recreates the sights, sounds, and energy of the biggest stars of the 90's.
Nonstop sing alongs, party throwbacks and choreographed dance moves is what this show is all about! Come prepared to sing your heart out and dance all night long!

Price: $28.25

Twinkling Snowflakes Along the Scenic Walnut Street Bridge

Jan 1 - 31 | Daily

View the thousands of twinkling lights in snowflake form along the Walnut Street Bridge, one of the longest pedestrian-only bridges in the world at 2,370 feet.

Price: Free

Chill-I-Willy Market

Jan 13 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Step into the warmth of creativity at the Chill-I Willy Market, hosted by Shop the Market at on January 13th from 10am-3pm! Experience a unique fusion of flavors with a chili sampling and crafts at this Chill-I themed event. Embrace the winter chill with a market featuring cozy delights. Explore a variety of hats, scarves, winter flowers, hot chocolate, hot tea, cinnamon breads, winter cupcakes, and captivating winter scene paintings. Let the chilly weather inspire your warmth, and join us for a day of culinary and artistic treasures at the Chill-I Willy Market.

Price: Free

The Art of Pastels

Jan 13 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Learn the ins and outs of PASTELS in an engaging, informative, and fun workshop with emphasis on organizing shapes and the elements that make for a good composition. All levels are welcome! Students will be met at their own level, and more advanced pastel painters will be encouraged to stretch, develop, and grow in their style of painting, as there will be much individual-at-easel critique.

Price: $85

Source: visitchattanooga