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Events Calendar
To include a listing in the Out & About calendar, submit your events at www.Chattanooga Now.com. Questions? Call Susan Pierce at 423-757-6284.
Leisure
CHATTABREW TOURS — Location given upon reservation. ChattaBrew Tour gives behind-the-scenes tours and tastings at local breweries over four hours. Included in $40 ticket is beer bus, tastings at each stop, bottled water and Brewing 101 lessons from tour guide. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Reservations: 423-232-0427.
EAT SIP WALK — Chattanooga’s Southside, location to meet given upon reservation. Walking tour (less than a mile) of five Southside restaurants; $75 per person. Each stop includes sample of food and a drink while guide shares information about city and its history. 3-6 p.m. Saturdays. Reservations: 423-708-5328 or eatsipwalk.com.
ELECTRIC UNICYCLE CLASS — Adventure Sports Innovation, 191 River St. Learn how to operate and ride an e-unicycle in 30-minute class for ages 9 and older; $35. Noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Today-Sunday, Dec. 26-29. Then resumes Jan. 12 423-591-5654.
ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS — Rock City,
1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. More than a million LED lights displayed over 30 holiday scenes at 25th anniversary of Christmas light extravaganza. 6-9 p.m. nightly through Jan. 4. Adults $16.95-$29.95, children ages 3-12 are $8.95-$15.95. https://www.seerockcity. com/buy-tickets/
GREEN EXPRESS HORTICULTURE SHORT COURSE — Chattanooga State Community College, Humanities Auditorium, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Workshop for landscapers, turf managers, designers, arborists and Master Gardeners includes 16 speakers on topics ranging from native plants and trees to water issues and weed control. CALP members $45 at door for both days, $25 for one day or two half days. Nonmembers $60 at door, $35 for one day or two half days. Jan. 2-3. www.chattanoogalandscapers.com or 423-855-6113
HIKES, TENNESSEE — Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. For more information: 423-3326517 or 423-240-3443.
› Saturday, Dec. 28: Inand-out hike to Small Wilds campsite and return to the trailhead via the Climber’s Loop, moderate 5.5 miles. Meet at the Red Bank Food City at 8:30 a.m.
› Tuesday, Dec. 31: No hike. › Saturday, Jan. 4: From Retro Hughes Road trailhead to Immodium Falls and return, moderately strenuous 8.5 miles. Meet at the Soddy-Daisy ballfields, Durham Street parking lot at 8:30 a.m.
ICE ON THE LANDING — Chattanooga Choo Choo gardens, 1400 Market St.
Ice-skating rink admission of $10 adults, $8 children 12 and younger includes skate rental and two hours of skate time. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 3. www.iceonthelanding.com
› Monday, Dec. 30: Military night, $2 off adult ticket with military ID
› Today, Dec. 26: Charitable Thursday, 20% of skating proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. › Tuesday, Dec. 31: UTC Night, collegians $2 off adult ticket with valid UTC student ID.
INTRO TO OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING — Dogwood West/
Gilbreth Creek CT Access, Dayton, Tenn. REI staff teach fundamentals of rock climbing in hands-on experience; $99. 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5. 573239-0503
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER— 400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Closed Mondays. Admission $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11 and ages 65 and older. All events require registration: 423-591-5654
› Friday-Sunday through Jan 4: Take a 90-minute ride in an allelectric Swincar e-Spider. Must be licensed driver age 18 or older. Fee is $139 per person. 423-591-5654.
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY — Walden Town Hall, 1836 Taft Highway. Since 2020 is a census year, the program will be a digital presentation on “Making the Most of Census Records for Genealogical Research.” Visitors welcome. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. 423886-4362
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423894-8028. Check website for designated weekend train rides such as Chickamauga Turn, Dinner on the Diner and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure. www.tvrail.com.