Rock City is celebrating Christmas in July by launching ticket sales for Chattanooga’s favorite holiday tradition, the Enchanted Garden of Lights. On July 25, 26, and 27, any tickets purchased for the holiday light event will receive an any tickets purchased for the holiday light event will receive an automatic $5 discount applied at checkout.
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of lights is a beloved Chattanooga tradition. Each section of the enchanted trail is transformed into an immersive, bright, and colorful holiday realm.
Tickets will still be available at regular pricing after July 27, but those who buy in advance can save up to $23 per ticket on their visit to the Enchanted Garden of Lights. So ease the stress of the holidays, plan ahead, and buy early to save.
To celebrate, Santa will be at Rock City July 25, 26, 27 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Though he’s visited Lookout Mountain many times by night, Santa rarely gets to see Rock City by day. Swing by the Cliff Terrace Pavilion, where Santa will be lounging from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
He’s all ears to hear your Christmas list—and eager to give some early presents! Each day, the first few visitors to see St. Nick will receive Santa’s Cookies—a tasty treat from Clumpies Ice Cream Co. Make your visit even jollier with a refreshingly cold Poinsettia Slushie available for sale at Cliff Terrace.
Since 2000, a portion of each ticket sold during Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights event has been donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Chattanooga—and this year was the single largest donation to date. This Christmas in July, Rock City Enterprises donated over $25,000.00 to the local nonprofit from proceeds collected during the ‘24-’25 holiday season. Over the course of the partnership Rock City has donated close to $350,000 to Ronald McDonald House of Greater Chattanooga.
RMHC of Greater Chattanooga offers families a complimentary place to stay when loved ones are hospitalized. Located directly across the street from Erlanger Hospital, RMHC ensures that families remain close during their most critical moments. These services, including a family room and a hospitality cart inside the hospital, provide a home away from home, right here in Chattanooga, for needy families from here and beyond the region. Rock City is proud to support their efforts.
Don’t miss your chance to kick off the holiday season early—take a selfie with Santa, sip a Poinsettia Slushie, and snag your discounted tickets before they melt away! Whether it’s your first visit or a cherished tradition, the Enchanted Garden of Lights is the perfect way to make spirits bright. Buy early, save big, and let the magic begin!