North Pole Limited. Tennessee Valley Railroad.  A round-trip journey to the “North Pole”, featuring storytelling, light refreshments, cookies and a visit with Santa. Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23 and 26. 4119 Cromwell Rd., Chattanooga, Tenn. 423-894-8028. Ages 1 and older, $27; Ride in Santa’s private car, $48.
Candle Light Christmas. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site. A 1900s country Christmas, featuring decorations, spiced apple cider, cookies and fireside stories. Dec. 12. 5-8 p.m. 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette. 478-986-5172. $4-6.50. Parking, $5.
A Country Christmas. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. See more than 2 million lights, a musical, Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt, carriage rides and more. Through Jan. 2. 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, Tenn. Call for event schedule and ticket prices. 615-889-1000.
Lights of the South. Hayride through more than five million lights, plus a lighted Christmas tree maze, roasted marshmallows, Mrs. Claus’s kitchen and pictures with Santa. Through Dec. 30. 6-10 p.m. 633 Louisville Rd., Grovetown. 706-825-6441. Adults, $8.95; ages 4-17, $5.95; ages 3 and younger, free.
Enchanted Garden of Lights. Rock City. See holiday scenes illuminated by a million lights around the mountain and Enchanted Trail. Dinner with Santa also available on select dates. Though Jan. 2. 6-9 p.m., nightly. Closed Christmas Eve. 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain. 800-854-0675. Adults, $19.95-$22.95; ages 3-12, $11.95-$12.95.
The Polar Express. Great Smoky Mountains. A 75-minute round-trip train ride with Santa Claus. Includes warm cocoa, carols and a treat while reading along to the story. Through Jan. 3. Departure times at gsmr.com. 226 Everett St., Bryson City, NC. 800-872-4681. Adults, $42-$76; ages 2-12, $28-$52; ages 23 months and younger, $0-$20.
Holidays Under the Peaks. Tennessee Aquarium. Meet penguins, sharks and jellyfish. Scuba Santa makes appearances weekends through Jan. 3. Visit tnaqua.org for times. 201 Chestnut St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 800-262-0695. Included with admission. Adults, $29.95; ages 3-12, $18.95; ages 2 and younger, free.