Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy

Sun Jan 11 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-05:00

301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37404 | Chattanooga

Chattanooga Zoo
Publisher/HostChattanooga Zoo
Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy
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Discover hundreds of hand-crafted glowing lanterns up to 26 feet tall as you tour the Zoo! The Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy features nearly 50 distinct lantern displays showcasing fire-breathing dragons, sparkling fairies, mythical beasts, peaceful forest creatures and even Santa Claus in his workshop! Plus, dynamic lanterns that move, change color, blow bubbles, play music and encourage interaction add to the fun!
The festival is open from November 21 through January 17, Wednesday through Sunday evenings, with extra dates around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. The festival also includes special entertainment on specific dates only including photos with Santa Claus, a traditional lion dance and visits from Anna and Elsa.
Get your tickets online today, and check out holiday party options, special group rates and Kids' Night Out events!
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301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37404

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