Enchanted Garden of Lights
Nightly from November 13, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Closed December 24
Visit for Afterglow! Extended Dates Starting January 1, 2027! Learn more here.
Celebrating 32 Years of Holiday Enchantment!
Step into a nighttime winter wonderland at the Enchanted Garden of Lights, Chattanooga’s award-winning holiday tradition where millions of lights illuminate Rock City on Lookout mountain. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season amidst the unparalleled natural beauty of this enchanted place. This uniquely festive light experience has become a beloved holiday tradition to share with family and friends.
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Ticket Pricing
Tickets Sold Online Only. Ticket Prices Vary by Date and Entry Time.
Adults: Prices range from $31-$49
Children (ages 3-12): Prices range from $21-$39
Purchase a 2026 Rock City Pass
- Gold: $89/adult and $69/child
- Silver: $69/adult and $49/child
- Family: $199/2 adults and 4 children (ages 3-12)
Visiting with a 2025 or 2026 Pass
- Passholders do NOT need reservations, unless using their Bring-A-Friend entitlement.
- Passholders can visit any night included with their benefits, including SOLD OUT nights.
- Silver: Silver Passholders can attend Enchanted Garden of Lights November 14 – 26, 2025.
- Gold and Family: Gold and Family Passholders can attend Enchanted Garden of Lights any night during the length of the event.
Group Admission available for parties of 20 or more in November.
Subject to blackout dates. View more information here.
Other Information
- The Enchanted Garden of Lights trail is not fully stroller and handicap accessible. Backpack or Front-style child carriers are recommended and stroller parking is available. A limited access / ADA trail is available to reach certain portions of the trail.
- Guests cannot enter the park for Enchanted Garden of Lights before their entry time. This includes access to inside food options and Santa. Restrooms available on ticket plaza. Starbucks is located across the street and has hot coffee and snacks. Please feel free to enjoy these at the Mockingbird Lane picnic area across the street or carry them into Enchanted Garden of Lights.
- We recommend guests not arrive too early ahead of their entry time to avoid parking and line congestion.
Grand Corridor Trail
Experience the nostalgia and grandeur of the first Enchanted Garden of Lights as you discover the original Rock City peace doves, the nativity scene, and Toyland.
Bridges Trail
Adventure through a wintry wonderland and across the famous swing-a-long bridge* and take in the breathtaking nighttime view at Lovers Leap.
*Stone Bridge will also be open as an alternate route
Hall of the Mountain King Trail
Wander through a magical mixture of gardens, rocks, and fantasy as you weave through the Hall of the Mountain King and discover what Rock City’s gnomes have always been up to.
Fairyland Caverns Trail
Explore the wonder of stories while you venture through a throwback to Rock City’s history of artistic innovation with Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village.
Carter Cliffs Trail
Travel down Christmas Tree Lane and step back in time to a 1930s holiday at Carter Cliffs, the original Rock City home, where Santa and his workshop await. New this year, guests can also enter Carter Cliffs to visit the front patio and endulge in delicious hot choocolate.
*Santa visits nightly through December 23. After December 23, guests will have access to the Carter Cliffs trail, Christmas tree walk and Santa’s workshop. The home will be open for guests to visit and have hot chocolate.
Chanticleer Inn Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located across the street from Rock City. The bed-and-breakfast is a prime location for the hundreds of thousands of annual out-of-town visitors to Rock City Gardens.
During the Enchanted Garden of Lights, guests can book directly with Chanticleer and add on the “Enchanted Evening” package which includes 2 tickets to EGL, access to a hot cocoa bar, a keepsake ornament, and Chanticleer pottery mugs.
Rock City is proud to support the Ronald McDonald House during the Enchanted Garden of Lights event. Rock City has given over $300,000 to Ronald McDonald House so far from proceeds from this annual holiday event.
Get More Enchantment with Our 2026 Passes
Unlock unlimited adventure and natural beauty with Rock City’s 2026 Passes, which provide unlimited access to explore breathtaking rock formations, lush gardens, and changing seasons. Adult, Children and Family pricing options available. 2026 passes valid through December 31, 2026.
Silver Pass
$5 Off Additional Tickets
10% off Food, Retail, and Clumpies
One free guided tour
Select nights of Enchanted Garden of Lights &
All nights of Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
Plus More!
Valid through 12/31/26
Gold Pass
$10 Off Additional Tickets
15% off Food, Retail, and Clumpies purchases
One free guided tour
Visit Enchanted Garden of Lights and Enchanted Pumpkin Patch ANY Night
Plus More!
Valid through 12/31/26
Family Pass
$10 Off Additional Tickets
15% off Food, Retail, and Clumpies purchases
One free guided tour per person
Visit Enchanted Garden of Lights and Enchanted Pumpkin Patch ANY Night
Plus More!
Valid through 12/31/26