$5 for a pancake breakfast, and $5 for horse and carriage rides.
For pre-sale tickets, email Ellen Hays at ellenmhays@gmail.com.
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8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Chattanooga Times Free Press Photo Contest
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8:00 AM - 8:00 AM Chattanooga Times Free Press Photo Contest |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Pancake Breakfast with Horse & Carriage Rides
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8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pancake Breakfast with Horse & Carriage Rides |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Shadow May, Sidewalk Pottery
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8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Shadow May, Sidewalk PotteryShadow May will be centering a 35 to 40 pound piece of clay on the wheel and using a torch and 15 pound clay coils to complete a 3 to 4 foot clay vessel on the sidewalk in front of CreateHere. |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mutt Strut
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mutt StrutThe Mutt Strut is a dog- and family-friendly event for all two- and four-legged participants. Get started with a fun 3/4 mile walk at 10:00 AM with Grand Marshall Santa Paws. The walk begins at the Chew Chew Dog Park and continues down Main Street towards Battle Academy, where all participants will gather to walk in the Mainx24 Christmas Parade. A $10 per dog donation will go to the Humane Educational Society. Owners and canines will receive a goody bag with a limited edition t-shirt for each attendee and holiday bandana for each dog, while supplies last. Other highlights include music, contests and prizes, complimentary food and drinks, dog grooming, human and canine merchandise sales and Humane Educational Society rescue dogs available for adoption. Also, be on the lookout for the “Choco Cart” around Main Street to help you warm your hands and hearts with hot chocolate for a $1.00 donation to HES. Visit www.heschatt.com for more information. |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Battle Academy Open House
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Battle Academy Open HouseDiscover Battle Academy's budding artists as you tour the school with hot chocolate and cookies in hand. |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Historic Bicycle Tour: Outdoor Chattanooga
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Historic Bicycle Tour: Outdoor ChattanoogaBring your bicycle and helmet and join Outdoor Chattanooga for an hour-long tour of the Southside. Complimentary bicycles available by reservation for adults; call Outdoor Chattanooga at 423.643.6887. |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Day of Healing with Organic Treats
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Day of Healing with Organic TreatsMadia's practices the art of yoga, massage and skin care. Madia’s Healing Arts Studio invites you to a day filled with healing treatments, local arts, soothing music, good company and other organic treats. Our highly qualified therapists will be here to serve you! 10:00AM - 2:00PM: Chair Massage and Aromatherapy Facial Sample
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Taste of the Middle East
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Taste of the Middle EastOpen House w/ Sampling of Middle Eastern Cuisine. Beer and Wine provided. Enter drawing for chance to win an 8 x 10 Indo Kilim. |
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ignis Glass Gallery Open House
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ignis Glass Gallery Open HouseVisit iGNiS Glass Gallery to blow your own glass ornaments (from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, by appointment only) and take part in a raffle for an original Christopher Mosey piece of glass art. Raffle tickets are $2.00 and all proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. |
11:00 AM
5th Annual Southside Parade
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11:00 AM 5th Annual Southside ParadeFeaturing the Howard High School Marching Band, Elwood Smooch and the Choo Choo Boogie Show, Roller Derby Girls, Mutt Strut, antique cars, local businesses and more! |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Holiday Sale & Gingerbread House Demonstration at Lola's
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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Holiday Sale & Gingerbread House Demonstration at Lola'sCome watch local craftsperson Aunt Matilda demonstrate her ReUsable Wooden Gingerbread Houses, a new must-have holiday keepsake. Holiday sale throughout the store all day! |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
"A Showcase in Blue"
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM "A Showcase in Blue"A free event. Come see art from Patricia Alfonso, Ray Alfonso, Daud Akhriev, Mia Bergeron, Miki Boni, Jan Chenoweth, Cathy Collier, Lisa Cutler, Katie Daniels, Marc Fink, Kerrick Johnson, Shadow May, John McCleod, Roger Halligan, Melissa Hefferlin, Mimi Herbert, Samuel E. Burns, Katie Knutson, Ray Padrone, John Petrey, Peggy Petrey and Steve Terlizzese. |
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Holiday Sale at Shadowbox Paperie
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Holiday Sale at Shadowbox Paperie
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Studio 2 / Gallery 2
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Studio 2 / Gallery 224% Off Custom Framing Watercolor demonstartions from 2:40 - 4:20. Anyone who wants to try their hand at painting can do so. |
12:00 PM
CreativeInc.com: Interactive Painting
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12:00 PM CreativeInc.com: Interactive PaintingKids and adults alike are invited to paint large canvases at The Church. This event is sponsored by Creativeinc.com's Fernando Martinez and Andrew Wright. |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cornhole Tournament
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cornhole TournamentNot sure what it is? Come and play! |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Green|Spokes
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Green|SpokesA free event. Bring your own bike and helmet for a biking "green" scavenger hunt with prizes from local retailers, including rock/creek. |
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Santa Claus at the Choo Choo
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12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Santa Claus at the Choo ChooCome get your picture taken with Santa! |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mitchell Avenue Music
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mitchell Avenue MusicTake a walk down Mitchell Avenue for street music, sidewalk games & more. Music will provided by Allegro Sound Chattanooga, specializing in DJ and sound entertainment services. |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Jefferson Heights Parade Party
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Jefferson Heights Parade PartyFollow the parade to Jefferson Heights Park for a variety of festivities, including free games and activities for children. Don't miss the Howard High School marching band and performances by the Battle Academy Children's Choir and the Chattanooga Choo Choo's Jukebox Junction team. At 1:30, Boy Scout Troup #172 will partner with the Elm Tree Institute to plant and dedicate three Liberty Elm trees to provide playground shade. Artist Patricia de Leon Alfonso has designed a bench to be installed in the park. Food and refreshments will be available. |
2:00 PM
Mural Unveiling: "Fruits of Labor"
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2:00 PM Mural Unveiling: "Fruits of Labor"Shaun LaRose will kick off Fort Negley's neighborhood festivities by unveiling his latest mural at the corner of Mitchell and Main. |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kid's Corner Holiday Shopping
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Kid's Corner Holiday ShoppingPurchase holiday gifts with proceeds benefitting the Hamilton County Children's Advocacy Center. Sponsored by Innovative Realty Group and Adamstown Developers. |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mt. Carmel Miss. Baptist Church Choir Concert
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mt. Carmel Miss. Baptist Church Choir Concert |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Red House Studio Open House
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Red House Studio Open HouseCheck out local photographer Ricki Chester's studio in the Lofts on Main building. Red House Studio specializes in infant and maternity photography. |
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Habitat for Humanity Presents a Green Christmas
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2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Habitat for Humanity Presents a Green Christmas |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cowart Place Open House
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Cowart Place Open HouseCheck out the hip new townhouse and condo units for sale at Stanton Row and 17th & Long. Food and drink provided! |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fort Negley Neighborhood Party
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Fort Negley Neighborhood PartyLocal musicians Bob Carty and Jason Lyles with "Some Band" will perform during Fort Negley's party in the park. TakeRoot Chattanooga and Fort Negley's neighbors will plant five trees on Mitchell Avenue, with a short dedication to follow. |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open House at the Art Studio of Melissa Hefferlin and Daud Akhriev
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open House at the Art Studio of Melissa Hefferlin and Daud AkhrievExhibit featuring the paintings and sculpture of Daud Akhriev, Melissa Hefferlin and Tim Akhriev. |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cowart Place Neighborhood Party
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Cowart Place Neighborhood PartyCome down to Cowart Place for face painting, pictures and neighborhood camaraderie. Food and drinks are provided by Niko's, La Altena, The Gallery Cafe, Koch's Bakery, Carniceria LOA #7 and Main and Mocha. |
4:00 PM
Cowart Place Tree Planting
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4:00 PM Cowart Place Tree PlantingDuring the Cowart Place neighborhood party, TakeRoot Chattanooga and Cowart Place's neighbors will plant between three and five trees on Long Street. A short dedication will follow. |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Christmas Tea and Scones
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Christmas Tea and SconesCome enjoy warm seasonal tea and scones at Chattanooga's only Authentic British Tea Room! |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Open House at Kerrick Johnson Glass Studio
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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Open House at Kerrick Johnson Glass Studio |
4:30 PM
Glamour in the Garden
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4:30 PM Glamour in the GardenThe Southside's Boutique Couture and Ciao Bella strut their latest fashions for everyday and holiday at a fashion show in the Choo Choo’s festive garden and train yard. Alter Ego will style hair for the show. |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Argentine Tango in the Evening
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Argentine Tango in the EveningReady to tango? It's your turn after a dance demonstration and brief lesson with tango instructor Sharon Westlake. |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
OCI Holiday Party
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM OCI Holiday PartyEnjoy live music, pork rinds and cold beer around a fire pit at the OCI Christmas party. |
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Arriba Navidad
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Bonfire & Pickin' Session
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7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Bonfire & Pickin' SessionCome warm your hands around a bonfire at Clearstory. Roast marshmallows and listen to an old time pickin' session. |
9:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Inhabit
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9:00 PM - 3:00 AM InhabitA holiday event celebrating the Southside Habitat House proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Chattanooga. Tickets are $20 (available for purchase at http://inhabit.coptix.com). Music, drinks, food, and all manner of festivities. 9 pm - 3 am. Bring your moxie. |
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Storytelling
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10:00 PM - 12:00 AM StorytellingBring a drink and tell a tale, or just listen to others'. The first hour of this event will be an open mike for anyone interested in telling a story. Have a memory that makes you laugh, cry or cringe? Or perhaps you need an ear for your secret soliloquy, rambling diatribe, closet poetry, or corny jokes? This is your opportunity to come out of the shadows! Remember, it is for adults only, so nothing is off limits! In the second hour, Jim will take the stage and share some of his own "adult" tales. |
3:00 AM - 6:00 AM
MAINx24 After Party
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3:00 AM - 6:00 AM MAINx24 After PartyIt’s called MAINx24 for a reason! Help us keep the party going a full 24 hours with a high-energy dance club featuring high-energy drinks. There’s also a lounge area available for those looking to wind down after a full day of events. |
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Eggs Benedict
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6:00 AM - 8:00 AM Eggs BenedictIt's the morning after, and OCI is there for you with eggs benedict at Tripp's house. |
