10:00am — 10:30pm
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Activities

Activities to enjoy at the Enchanted Garden of Lights.

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Visit Santa

Visit with Santa at Carter Cliffs, the original home of Rock City’s founders Garnet and Frieda Carter. Guests can walk through a festival of trees along the Carter Cliffs trail, then visit with Santa in his living room.

*Santa visits nightly through December 23. After December 23, guests will have access to the new Carter Cliffs trail, Christmas tree walk and Santa’s workshop. The home will be closed after December 23.

Photo Special – Online only!
Pre-purchase your Santa photo package online and receive a bonus FREE 4×6 print with any of these packages.

  • Santa’s Tree Package – $35
  • Includes three 6×8 prints with Santa
  • Santa’s Christmas Package – $45
  • Includes digital images of all your photos with Santa
  • Santa’s Premium Package – $60
  • Includes three 6×8 prints with Santa, 1 4×6 print, 2 wallets, digital images of all your photos with Santa, acrylic snow frame, ornament and holiday folder
Child with Santa.
Ginger Bread Decorating

Stop by Hearth at the Pavilion to decorate your own Ginger Bread cookies!

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gingerbread cookies.
Toy Solider

Jerry the Mime delightfully returns as the Toy Soldier in Gardens Gateway. Stop by and say hello, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Actor dressed as toy soldier posing in a salute.

Enchanting Souvenirs & Holiday Gift Headquarters

Stop by and do all of your holiday shopping! Garden’s Gateway and Woodland Wonders offer unique finds such as: the iconic Rock City Birdhouse, Birdfeeders, and Hummingbird Feeders.

Photo Opportunities

Celebrate a wonderful holiday tradition AND make sure you capture each moment. To celebrate with us, stop and take a moment to capture a memory worth repeating. There are plenty of wonderful photo opportunities for you and your family and friends! Tell us your story – use the hashtag #EnchantedGardenofLights and tag Rock City on social media!

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Have Any Questions?

Please use our contact us page to submit any comments or questions for our Rock City staff. We appreciate your feedback!