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Upcoming Events 

From outdoor festivals celebrating our rich heritage to workshops that bring out the adventurer in you, stay updated with the latest events that bring Walker County to life.

Event Picture of The LaFayette Honeybee Festival near Chattanooga, TN

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From the thrill of outdoor escapades to the allure of historical tales, Walker County offers a diverse range of activities, attractions, and events that promise unforgettable experiences.

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Explore our upcoming community events below!

  • Rock City, Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Rock City, Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Multiple Dates
    Rock City, Enchanted Garden of Lights
    Tue, Dec 03
    Rock City
    Dec 03, 2024, 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM EST
    Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Dec 03, 2024, 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM EST
    Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens' winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from downtown Chattanooga, this magical Christmas lights experience is one of Chattanooga's memorable winter events.
  • Rock City HoliDAYS
    Rock City HoliDAYS
    Multiple Dates
    Rock City HoliDAYS
    Wed, Dec 04
    Rock City
    Dec 04, 2024, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Dec 04, 2024, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Experience Rock City Gardens during the most wonderful time of the year! Wind through wintry wonder at Rock City’s HoliDAYS, daily from November 15 through January 4th.
  • Candyland Hometown Christmas 2024
    Candyland Hometown Christmas 2024
    Candyland Hometown Christmas 2024
    Fri, Dec 06
    Joe Stock Memorial Park
    Dec 06, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Joe Stock Memorial Park, 101 Wardlaw St E, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    Dec 06, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Joe Stock Memorial Park, 101 Wardlaw St E, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    Come join us for holiday cheer and family fun at the 2024 Candyland Hometown Christmas! Start the day at 4pm on Friday afternoon before the town’s annual Christmas parade at 6 pm. We’ll continue the fun afterward, including shopping from local vendors, activities for the kids, live music, and food.
  • Gordon-Lee Mansion Candle Light Tours
    Gordon-Lee Mansion Candle Light Tours
    Multiple Dates
    Gordon-Lee Mansion Candle Light Tours
    Fri, Dec 06
    Gordon-Lee Mansion, Chickamauga GA
    Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
    Gordon-Lee Mansion, Chickamauga GA, 217 Cove Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707, USA
    Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
    Gordon-Lee Mansion, Chickamauga GA, 217 Cove Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707, USA
    Join us on Dec. 6, 7, 13, and 14 from 6-8 p.m. for a tour of the beautifully decorated Gordon-Less Mansion, featuring natural greenery and historic festive charm.
  • The 13th Annual LaFayette Reindeer Run
    The 13th Annual LaFayette Reindeer Run
    The 13th Annual LaFayette Reindeer Run
    Sat, Dec 07
    LaFayette
    Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
    LaFayette, 208 N Main St, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
    LaFayette, 208 N Main St, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    Join the LaFayette community for a festive 5K run and elf race on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Joe Stock Memorial Park. A certified course and a fun-filled day supporting great causes await you.
  • Santa's Workshop: A Candyland Experience (LaFayette)
    Santa's Workshop: A Candyland Experience (LaFayette)
    Santa's Workshop: A Candyland Experience (LaFayette)
    Sat, Dec 07
    Downtown LaFayette
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    Downtown LaFayette, 411 W Villanow St, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    Downtown LaFayette, 411 W Villanow St, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    Create your own ornaments, snap photos with Santa, enjoy chorus concerts, and even pick up unique downtown ornaments to take home.
  • Ornament Making (McLemore)
    Ornament Making (McLemore)
    Ornament Making (McLemore)
    Sat, Dec 07
    Cloudland Lodge at McLemore Resort
    Dec 07, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    Cloudland Lodge at McLemore Resort, 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    Cloudland Lodge at McLemore Resort, 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Guests of Cloudland Lodge and McLemore members are invited to join us for a complimentary Shrinky Dink ornament crafting event. This is a fun way to get into the holiday spirit and create keepsakes to treasure for years to come.
  • Bear Creek Hike
    Bear Creek Hike
    Multiple Dates
    Bear Creek Hike
    Mon, Dec 09
    Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Dec 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Dec 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip).
  • The Back Alley Productions "Every Christmas Story Ever Told! (and then some…)”
    The Back Alley Productions "Every Christmas Story Ever Told! (and then some…)”
    Multiple Dates
    The Back Alley Productions "Every Christmas Story Ever Told! (and then some…)”
    Fri, Dec 13
    Historic Mars Theatre
    Dec 13, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Historic Mars Theatre, 117 N Chattanooga St, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    Dec 13, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Historic Mars Theatre, 117 N Chattanooga St, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    Join us at the Back Alley Productions showing "Every Christmas Story Ever Told! (and then some…)”
  • Brunch with Santa (McLemore)
    Brunch with Santa (McLemore)
    Multiple Dates
    Brunch with Santa (McLemore)
    Sat, Dec 14
    Croft at Cloudland Lodge
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
    Croft at Cloudland Lodge, 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
    Croft at Cloudland Lodge, 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Reservations Required - Bring your wish list and get ready to brunch with the guest of honor, Santa Claus! Make a reservation here: https://www.opentable.com/r/croft-rising-fawn
  • Wreath Making Workshop (McLemore)
    Wreath Making Workshop (McLemore)
    Wreath Making Workshop (McLemore)
    Sat, Dec 14
    Cloudland Lodge at McLemore Resort
    Dec 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    Cloudland Lodge at McLemore Resort, 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    Cloudland Lodge at McLemore Resort, 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Ring in the holidays with a wreath-making workshop by Lookout Mountain-based floral design studio Cartter’s Trail. Let the festive environment of our exquisite mountaintop resort feed your creative spirit while you create a holiday wreath from fresh greenery and an array of natural embellishments.
  • Creature Connections
    Creature Connections
    Multiple Dates
    Creature Connections
    Sat, Dec 14
    Cloudland at McLemore Resort
    Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Cloudland at McLemore Resort, 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Cloudland at McLemore Resort, 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Get up close and personal with area wildlife at Creature Connections at Cloudland Lodge.
  • Merry at the Mansion
    Merry at the Mansion
    Merry at the Mansion
    Sat, Dec 14
    Gordon Lee Mansion Grounds
    Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
    Gordon Lee Mansion Grounds, 217 Cove Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
    Gordon Lee Mansion Grounds, 217 Cove Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707, USA
    Join us at the Gordon-Lee Mansion grounds in downtown Chickamauga for a holiday market full of festive vendors, holiday cheer, and fun activities for all ages!
  • Winter Greenery: Evergreens of Cloudland Canyon
    Winter Greenery: Evergreens of Cloudland Canyon
    Multiple Dates
    Winter Greenery: Evergreens of Cloudland Canyon
    Mon, Dec 16
    Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Dec 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Dec 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    This guided, primarily flat, 1.5-mile walk along Cloudland Canyon's Overlook Trail introduces you to some trees and plants that stay green all year.
  • Ring In The New Year (Auld Alliance at McLemore)
    Ring In The New Year (Auld Alliance at McLemore)
    Ring In The New Year (Auld Alliance at McLemore)
    Tue, Dec 31
    Auld Alliance (McLemore)
    Dec 31, 2024, 5:00 PM EST – Jan 01, 2025, 1:00 AM EST
    Auld Alliance (McLemore), 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Dec 31, 2024, 5:00 PM EST – Jan 01, 2025, 1:00 AM EST
    Auld Alliance (McLemore), 243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Tuesday, December 31st Reset your mind with a relaxing mountaintop getaway weekend and embrace the beginning of 2025. Experience the enchanting world of Auld Alliance, where Scottish heritage meets French sophistication nestled amidst the breathtaking vistas of Lookout Mountain.
  • Polar Plunge and Fun Run (Lula Lake Land Trust)
    Polar Plunge and Fun Run (Lula Lake Land Trust)
    Polar Plunge and Fun Run (Lula Lake Land Trust)
    Sat, Jan 18
    Lula Lake Land Trust
    Jan 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM EST
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Jan 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM EST
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Join the Polar Plunge at Lula Lake, the one day each year you can take a dip in this beautiful, crisp lake. It’s a tradition that brings good luck and new beginnings for the year ahead!
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