The Enchanted Garden of Lights opens this Friday at Rock City

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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (Nov. 11, 2026) -- Rock City’s holiday light display returns Nov. 13. The annual event, now in its 32nd year, features holiday festivities and more than 1 million twinkling lights high atop Lookout Mountain.

Spread across the outdoor attraction’s unique landscape, the Enchanted Trails are layered with holiday lights and cheerful décor for an immersive walk-through experience. Fire pits and familiar favorites, including the narrated Nativity scene, doves of Grand Corridor, and giant star, make their return along with some new additions.

The Grand Corridor Trail glimmers with lights during Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City.

New this year:

Elvin Outpost – Engaging elf characters and singing reindeer offer a lively peek into Santa’s workshop.
Menorah – for the first time, the event will feature a menorah through a partnership with the Chabad Jewish Center of Chattanooga.
Hot Chocolate Stations – New stations across the gardens will serve traditional hot cocoa and a signature s’more hot chocolate, with collectible souvenir cups available for the first time.

“The Enchanted Garden of Lights has become part of the Christmas tradition for families across the region. We still welcome plenty of first-time visitors, but for many families, Christmas simply wouldn’t feel the same without it,” said Doug Chapin, owner of Rock City Enterprises.

Beyond the light display, holiday activities are woven through the experience. Guests can visit Santa at the historic home of Rock City founders, Carter Cliffs, decorate cookies by the Hearth at the Pavilion, enjoy other seasonal treats and write letters to Santa on special paper.

The Enchanted Garden of Lights runs nightly beginning Nov. 13. Tickets are available online only at seerockcity.com.  A portion of every ticket sold benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga.