Contributing Author: Rachel Studebaker
With the month of March comes the start of spring! If you’ve been stuck inside all winter, now’s the time to get outside and see everything the Scenic City has to offer. From plenty of races to markets and festivals and more, here are just a few of the events and celebrations happening in Chattanooga this March.
100 Million Steps in March/Ruby Falls
All month long
Ruby Falls and the American Heart Association challenge you to walk 100 million steps in March. When you visit Ruby Falls, choose the cavern trail to visit the underground waterfall and show your support for AHA’s Go Red for Women by signing the Million Steps in March Banner. This event is included with admission to Ruby Falls, and you can purchase your ticket on their website.
AmuseUm 2025: A Cosmic Leap
March 1
Join the Creative Discovery Museum at AmuseUm, their annual fundraiser, for an out-of-this-world experience! AmuseUm 2025 celebrates the museum’s 30th birthday, and guests are encouraged to show up in their best cosmic-themed attire. Visit the museum’s website for outfit inspiration and ticket information so you can support the Creative Discovery Museum’s mission to foster curiosity and learning in the Chattanooga area.
Erlanger Marathon Weekend
March 1-2
Calling all runners! Support Erlanger’s mission in Chattanooga by signing up for the 10th annual Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, 5k, or the newly added 10k, and sign your kids up for the kid’s fun run. Each race starts and finishes at the First Horizon Pavilion, with the race path winding through picturesque downtown Chattanooga. For more information on participating as a runner, walker, or volunteer, head to the event’s website.
Odyssey Awards Luncheon
March 5
Celebrating Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy (CGLA), now in its 16th academic year, the 2025 Odyssey Awards Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This year features four inspiring CGLA graduates who are now thriving in their careers. These accomplished young women will share their powerful journeys and offer valuable insights on “Taking Your Seat at the Table.” Don’t miss their compelling testimonies as they discuss their successes and the impact of CGLA on their lives.
Mystical March Market
March 8
Feeling lucky? Head to the Mystical March Market at The Commons in Collegedale! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you’ll be serenaded by Irish and Celtic music as local vendors showcase their art, baked goods, and fresh produce. (And don’t forget to grab some green beer and other treats while you’re there.) Admission is free, so grab your friends and family for this magical market.
Possibilities Luncheon
March 12
This year, Siskin Hospital’s Possibilities Luncheon will be hosted at the Chattanooga Convention Center, featuring keynote speaker John Register, a Paralympic silver medalist and Desert Storm veteran. This impactful, community-wide fundraiser begins at 11:30 a.m. and celebrates hope and courage in the face of adversity. Proceeds benefit Siskin Hospital’s charity care patients as they discover life beyond disability.
Wine Women & Shoes
March 13
Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Chattanooga, Wine Women & Shoes invites women to sip, savor, shop, and support a great cause. From 6 to 10 p.m. at The Signal, attendees can enjoy wine tasting, designer pop-ups, glamorous entertainment, seated dinner, and silent and live auctions.
Deep Freeze
March 8-9
Join the Chattanooga Flying Disc Club at Deep Freeze, a youth-only ultimate frisbee tournament. Held at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, this tournament welcomes boys varsity and junior varsity teams as well as girls varsity. For more information on registering a team, head to the club’s website.
Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival in Coolidge Park
March 22
Calling all foodies! The Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is returning for its third year, offering local cuisine and craft beer in Coolidge Park. From wood-fired pizza and Memphis-style wings to authentic Thai cuisine, the festival will offer a taste of Chattanooga’s best food trucks. Artisans will also be in the park selling their handmade goods. Don’t miss this day of food and fun by the river!
Rump Run
March 22
Rain or shine, head to Enterprise South Nature Park in East Brainerd for the Rump Run, hosted by the Greater Chattanooga Colon Cancer Foundation. Runners can choose to participate in a timed 5k or a 1-mile fun run. This family-friendly run takes place on a paved path, and all proceeds support the foundation’s mission to educate the community about colon cancer. Runners can register on the event’s website.
Fast and Furriest
March 23
Support the Humane Educational Society at the Fast and Furriest 5k, held at Greenway Farms from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event features a 5k trail race, 1-mile fun run, and a pet-friendly vendor village. HES will also have adoptable pets at the race for participants to take on walks.
Save Water Drink Wine
March 28
Join WaterWays at this year’s Save Water Drink Wine at Greenway Farms. From 6 to 9 p.m., attendees can enjoy global wine, local beer, and food from local restaurants while learning about WaterWays’ focus on watershed health and restoration. Guests will also enjoy live music from local artists at the event.
Chattanooga Charge
March 29-30
Head to the Tennessee Riverpark on March 29 and 30 for Chattanooga Charge, the largest Tesla meet in the South. This unique event will feature speaker panels, DIY demonstrations, vendors offering Tesla gear and accessories, and more. This family-friendly event will also feature food trucks and a kids’ zone as well as a raffle and silent auction. Tickets to the event can be purchased on the event’s website.
Whether you’re looking for a race to compete in or a fundraiser to attend, Chattanooga has something for everyone this month. Happy adventuring!
