January 2025 Family-Friendly Events Calendar

Happy New Year, Chattanooga!

2025 numbers with images of Chattanooga featured in each number

January is here, and it’s time to kick off 2025 with a fresh slate of fun, family-friendly activities. Whether you’re looking to shake off the winter blues, try something new, or dive back into beloved local traditions, this month is full of events to keep your family entertained. From cozy indoor activities to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s make the start of this year one to remember—check out what’s happening around town in our January Family-Friendly Events Calendar!

On Going

Ice on the Landing (Downtown) @ First Horizon Pavilion - Most Days through February 2
Asian Lantern Festival (Downtown) @ Chattanooga Zoo - Wed-Sun evenings until January 19

Wednesday, January 1

*happy new year!

Thursday, January 2

Snowflake Craft Day (Hixson) @ Brothers Bagel | 9am-11am
Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Family Storytime (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 10am-11am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 11am-11:30am
Toddler Time (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 11am-11:30am
It's Game Time (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 11am-2:30pm
Winter Break-Yorkshire Buttons (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 2pm-3:30pm
Winter Break-The Floor is Lava (Northgate) @ Northgate Library | 4pm-5pm
Creative Arts Studio (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 4pm-5:30pm

Friday, January 3

Mindfulness Storytime (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Winter Break-Abominable Snowman Storytime & Crafts (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-11am
Toddler Treks (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Park | 10am-12pm
Winter Break-Chattanooga Zoo Visit: Zoo Yoga (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 11am-12pm
Owl Odyssey (Lookout Mtn) @ Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | 1pm-2pm
Wild Wonders: A Close Encounter with Native Animals (Lookout Mtn) @ Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | 1:30pm-2:30pm
Winter Break-Movie Day: Onward (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 2pm-3pm
Winter Break-Intro to 3D Printing (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 4pm-5pm
Winter Break-T.Swift Friendship Bracelets (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 4pm-5pm
Teen Steam (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 5pm-5:45pm
Winter Break-Board Game Day (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 2pm-3:30pm

Saturday, January 4

UTC Mocs Wrestling Southern Scuffle (Downtown) @ McKenzie Arena | All Day
Lula Lake Open Gate Day (Lookout Mtn) @ Lula Lake Land Trust | 9am-5pm
Winged Wisdom: Understanding Birds of Prey (Lookout Mtn) @ Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | 11am-12pm
In-Store Kids Workshop (Hixson & Brainerd) @ Home Depot | 9am-12pm
Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Outdoor Storytime (Brainerd) @ Brainerd Farmers' Market Pavilion | 11am-12pm
Lower Elementary Flavor Lab (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-12pm
Wild Wonders: A Close Encounter with Native Animals (Lookout Mtn) @ Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | 11am-12pm
Owl Odyssey (Lookout Mtn) @ Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | 1pm-2pm
Wild Wonders: A Close Encounter with Native Animals (Lookout Mtn) @ Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | 1pm-2pm
Creative Break for Teens (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 2pm-3pm
Mini Makerspace (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 2pm-4pm
Teen Jam Session (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 3pm-4pm
Make & Play Saturday (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 3:30pm-4:30pm

Sunday, January 5

UTC Mocs Wrestling Southern Scuffle (Downtown) @ McKenzie Arena | All Day

Monday, January 6

Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Music & Movement (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Winter Break-Board Games (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 2pm-3pm
Winter Break-Woodburning (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 2pm-3:30pm
Eastgate Authors (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 4:30pm-5:15pm

Tuesday, January 7

Preschool Storytime (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am & 11am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Bilingual Storytime: English & German (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 11am-11:30am
It's Game Time (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 11am-2:30pm
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 11:30am-1:30pm
Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 12pm-12:30pm
Winter Break-Shrinky Dinks (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 2pm-3pm
Winter Break-Yarn Bowls (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 2pm-3:30pm
Steam Powered Fun (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 4:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesday, January 8

Toddler Time (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am & 11am
Toddler Time (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Preschool Storytime (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:45am
Creative Movement Class (Brainerd) @ Little Lions Den | 10am
Outdoor Storytime (St. Elmo) @ Frederick's Park/South Chattanooga Library | 11am-11:30am
Steam Powered Fun (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 3:30pm-4:15pm
Steam Powered Fun (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 4pm-5pm
Curious Kids (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4pm-5pm
Splash Art Classes (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4pm-5:45pm

Thursday, January 9

Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Family Storytime (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Kindermusik (Brainerd) @ Little Lions Den | 10am
Baby Bounce (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 10am-11am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 11am-11:30am
Toddler Time (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 11am-11:30am
It's Game Time (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 11am-2:30pm
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 11:30am-1:30pm
Creative Arts Studio (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 4pm-5:30pm
Steam Powered Fun (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4:30pm-5:30pm
UTC Mocs Men's Basketball (Downtown) @ McKenzie Arena | 5pm
Family Free Night (Downtown) @ Creative Discovery Museum | 5:30pm-8pm

Friday, January 10

Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Free Play Friday (Fort O) @ Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park | 2pm
Steam DIY (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 4pm-5pm
Teen Steam (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 5pm-5:45pm

Saturday, January 11

Baby Play Day (Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 9am
Story Time with Elsa (Brainerd) @ Little Lions Den | 10am
Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Toddler Treks (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Park | 10am-12pm
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Outdoor Storytime (Brainerd) @ Brainerd Farmers' Market Pavilion | 11am-12pm
Upper Elementary Flavor Lab (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-12pm
Dolly Day at CDM (Downtown) @ Creative Discovery Museum | 11am-2pm
Family Day (East Brainerd) @ Painting with a Twist | 12pm-2pm
Community Birthday Party (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 1pm
UTC Mocs Men's Basketball (Downtown) @ McKenzie Arena | 2pm
Creative Break for Teens (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 2pm-3pm
Make & Play Saturday (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 3:30pm-4:30pm

Sunday, January 12

Sunday Studio (Downtown) @ Hunter Museum | 2pm-4pm

Monday, January 13

Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Music & Movement (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Dreamer's Day at CDM (Downtown) @ Creative Discovery Museum | 11am-2pm
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Eastgate Authors (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 4:30pm-5:15pm

Tuesday, January 14

Preschool Storytime (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am & 11am
Baby Bounce (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Bumps & Babies (East Ridge) @ Camp Jordan Park | 11am
It's Game Time (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 11am-2:30pm
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 11:30am-1:30pm
Full Steam Ahead (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 4pm-4:30pm
Learn to Ride a Bike Class (Downtown) @ Outdoor Chattanooga Center | 4pm-5:30pm
Steam Powered Fun (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 4:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesday, January 15

Toddler Time (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am & 11am
Toddler Time (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Preschool Storytime (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:45am
Outdoor Storytime (St. Elmo) @ Frederick's Park/South Chattanooga Library | 11am-11:30am
Steam Powered Fun (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 3:30pm-4:15pm
Steam Powered Fun (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 4pm-5pm
Curious Kids (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4pm-5pm
Splash Art Classes (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4pm-5:45pm
Foodie Wednesday with Bluey (Ooltewah) @ The Commons | 4pm-8pm
UTC Mocs Men's Basketball (Downtown) @ McKenzie Arena | 7pm

Thursday, January 16

Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Family Storytime (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 10am-11am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 11am-11:30am
Toddler Time (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 11am-11:30am
It's Game Time (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 11am-2:30pm
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 11:30am-1:30pm
Creative Arts Studio (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 4pm-5:30pm
Steam Powered Fun (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4:30pm-5:30pm
Family Community Workshops (East Chattanooga) @ East Chattanooga Community Center | 5pm-7pm
UTC Mocs Women's Basketball (Downtown) @ McKenzie Arena | 6pm

Friday, January 17

Mindfulness Storytime (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Teen Steam (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 5pm-5:45pm

Saturday, January 18

Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Outdoor Storytime (Brainerd) @ Brainerd Farmers' Market Pavilion | 11am-12pm
Family Day Hike (North Shore) @ Stringers Ridge Trail | 12pm-2:30pm
Creative Break for Teens (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 2pm-3pm
UTC Mocs Women's Basketball (Downtown) @ McKenzie Arena | 2pm
Make & Play Saturday (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 3:30pm-4:30pm

Sunday, January 19

UTC Mocs Wrestling (Downtown) @ Maclellan Gym | 2pm

Monday, January 20

*check websites for holiday closings

Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Music & Movement (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 12:30pm-1:30pm
UTC Mocs Women's Tennis | 2pm
Eastgate Authors (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 4:30pm-5:15pm

Tuesday, January 21

Preschool Storytime (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am & 11am
Baby Bounce (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
It's Game Time (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 11am-2:30pm
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 11:30am-1:30pm
Steam Powered Fun (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 4:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesday, January 22

Toddler Time (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am & 11am
Toddler Time (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Preschool Storytime (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:45am
Outdoor Storytime (St. Elmo) @ Frederick's Park/South Chattanooga Library | 11am-11:30am
Steam Powered Fun (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 3:30pm-4:15pm
Steam Powered Fun (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 4pm-5pm
Curious Kids (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4pm-5pm
Splash Art Classes (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4pm-5:45pm

Thursday, January 23

Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Family Storytime (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 10am-11am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 11am-11:30am
Toddler Time (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 11am-11:30am
It's Game Time (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 11am-2:30pm
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 11:30am-1:30pm
Creative Arts Studio (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 4pm-5:30pm
Steam Powered Fun (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4:30pm-5:30pm
UTC Mocs Men's Basketball (Downtown) @ McKenzie Arena | 7pm

Friday, January 24

Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Family Community Workshops (Downtown) @ Carver Community Center | 3:30pm-5:30pm
Teen Steam (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 5pm-5:45pm

Saturday, January 25

Lula Lake Open Gate Day (Lookout Mtn) @ Lula Lake Land Trust | 9am-5pm
Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Outdoor Storytime (Brainerd) @ Brainerd Farmers' Market Pavilion | 11am-12pm
Conservation Awareness Days (Downtown) @ Chattanooga Zoo | 11am-3pm
Creative Break for Teens (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 2pm-3pm
UTC Mocs Women's Basketball (Downtown) @ McKenzie Arena | 2pm
Chattanooga FC Soccer Match (Southside) @ Finley Stadium | 3pm
Make & Play Saturday (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 3:30pm-4:30pm

Sunday, January 26

Monday, January 27

Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Music & Movement (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Full Steam Ahead (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 4pm-4:30pm
Eastgate Authors (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 4:30pm-5:15pm

Tuesday, January 28

Preschool Storytime (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am & 11am
Baby Bounce (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
It's Game Time (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 11am-2:30pm
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 11:30am-1:30pm
Steam Powered Fun (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 4:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesday, January 29

Toddler Time (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am & 11am
Toddler Time (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Preschool Storytime (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:45am
Outdoor Storytime (St. Elmo) @ Frederick's Park/South Chattanooga Library | 11am-11:30am
Steam Powered Fun (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 3:30pm-4:15pm
Steam Powered Fun (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 4pm-5pm
Curious Kids (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4pm-5pm
Splash Art Classes (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4pm-5:45pm

Thursday, January 30

Baby Bounce (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Family Storytime (East Ridge) @ Eastgate Library | 10am-10:30am
Baby Bounce (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 10am-11am
Toddler Time (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 11am-11:30am
Baby Bounce (Hixson) @ Northgate Library | 11am-11:30am
Toddler Time (St. Elmo) @ South Chattanooga Library | 11am-11:30am
It's Game Time (East Ridge) @ East Ridge Community Center | 11am-2:30pm
Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 11:30am-1:30pm
Homeschool Skate Day (East Brainerd) @ Hamilton Skate Place | 2:30pm-4:30pm
Creative Arts Studio (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 4pm-5:30pm
Steam Powered Fun (Downtown) @ Downtown Library | 4:30pm-5:30pm
Paint Your Own Snowflake (Ringgold) @ Catoosa County Library | 5:30pm

Friday, January 31

Preschool Play Time (East Brainerd) @ Modern Play Gym | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Teen Steam (Avondale) @ Avondale Library | 5pm-5:45pm
UTC Mocs Men's Tennis | 6pm