Celebrate the Most Magical Time of Year at Ruby Falls
(November 11, 2025)
Return to a simpler time on Lookout Mountain at Ruby Falls. Discover magical views, twinkling holiday lights on the Village Plaza, and festive cheer in historic Ruby Falls Castle with special activities. Add your handwritten holiday wish to the Forest of Wishes, enjoy iconic cave adventures, and stay for a casual meal, local craft beer, seasonal treats and hot cocoa by the fireplace at Castle Cafe.
Cave adventure tickets not required to enjoy the historic cafe.
WHEN: Holiday festivities begin November 28 and continue through December 24. Ruby Falls is open daily, times vary. Santa visits on select days.
WHERE: Ruby Falls, 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37409.
DETAILS: Cave adventure tickets sold online only; admission $18.95 – $41.95. Purchase tickets several days in advance online for best availability. To buy tickets, see Santa’s schedule and more, visit https://www.rubyfalls.com/events/ruby-falls-christmas/
Holiday images + press kit: CLICK HERE
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About Ruby Falls
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ruby Falls is home to the nation’s tallest underground waterfall open to the public. The park’s diverse ecosystem fosters deep connections to nature for over half a million visitors annually through unforgettable experiences on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Guests enjoy guided tours of the cave discovered 97 years ago, sweeping views of the Cumberland Plateau, soaring ziplines, luxury treehouse lodging, award-winning special events, and the park’s historic castle built in 1929 featuring a casual café and beautiful private event venue. Committed to cave conservation and recognized as a tourism leader in environmental sustainability, Ruby Falls is the first attraction in the United States to earn certification from Green Globe, the internationally respected standard for environmental sustainability, and is a recipient of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Excellence