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Children/Teens
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423-893-0186.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $14.95 adults and children. 423756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.
Thursday, Nov. 14: Free family night, 5:30-8 p.m.
HOW TO RIDE A BIKE FOR KIDS — Enterprise South Nature Park, 8015 Volkswagen Drive. REI staff provide personalized and group instruction to overcome children’s fears, teach skills such as start-stop and maneuvering around obstacles. Children bring their own bikes (without training wheels) and helmet; child should be able to sit on the seat with feet flat on the ground. Class fee $59-$69. For ages 5-11. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. Reservations: 423-485-1249.
ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Ready to Read story hour, crafts and songs for preschoolers. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 706-866-1368.
SANTA ARRIVES AT HAMILTON PLACE — Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Annual start of the holiday season at the mall begins with 11 a.m parade starting near Dillard’s Men’s store, making a semicircle around mall to Food Court. There, children can escort Santa to his holiday seat, the Chattanooga Ballet will perform selections from “The Nutcracker” and kids can enjoy cookie decorating and holiday crafts. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. 423-894-7177.
SANTA ARRIVES AT NORTHGATE — Northgate Mall, Highway 153. Celebrate Santa’s arrival at pajama party with children’s art activities, instrument petting zoo, letters to Santa, character appearances. Tickets $10; proceeds benefit Siskin Children’s Institute. 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northgate-pj-party-with-santatickets-76124692003
STORY TIME AT THE MALL — Northgate Mall play area, Highway 153. One hour of reading followed by crafts and activities for little ones. Free. 10 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. 423-242-7591.
YOGA FOR KIDS — Miller Park, 928 Market St. Free yoga class for ages 5-8 and their families; bring a yoga mat and water bottle. 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. 423-265-3700.