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When it comes to having fun in The Scenic City, options abound.

With a wide variety of celebrations and festivals each year, there’s always something exciting to experience in the Scenic City. From lively outdoor music festivals and cultural celebrations to highly anticipated sporting events and festive holiday traditions, Chattanooga has events sure to delight eager visitors and seasoned locals alike.

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  • October 2026

  • Fri 2

    Art of Spirits Exhibit

    October 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Townsend Atelier - The Arts Building 301 East 11th, Chattanooga, United States

    Art of Spirits is a one-night exhibit by Chattanooga artist Brandi Donan, featuring 50 original oil paintings inspired by cocktails and non-alcoholic creations from local restaurants and bars. The evening

    Free
  • Fri 2

    Art of Spirits

    October 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Townsend Atelier The Arts, 301 E 11th St Bldg suite 200, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Art of Spirits: A Cocktail-Inspired Art Exhibit Join Chattanooga artist Brandi Donan for Art of Spirits, a one-night exhibit celebrating Chattanooga’s cocktail and hospitality scene through original oil paintings, storytelling,

    Free
  • Sat 3

    On the Horizon Resource Fair

    October 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Chattanooga Downtown Library 1001 Broad St, Chattanooga (TN), TN, United States

    As part of The Gold Horizon’s inaugural Youth Empowerment Weekend, we’re bringing families and community resources together in one place! Come discover additional resources beyond the classroom and connect with

  • Wed 7
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    “Every Block Print Holy” Art Gallery Opening

    October 7 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Southern Adventist University 4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN, United States

    The art of Ned Bustard will go on display October 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the John C. Williams Gallery on the second floor of Brock Hall on the

    Free
  • Thu 8

    Story Time at Hamilton Place: The Night Before Halloween

    October 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    The Pottery Place of Chattanooga 6413 Lee Hwy #135, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Get into the Halloween Spirit with Becca at with a story time that's just the right mount of spooky! We'll read the a festive Halloween story: The Night Before Halloween

    $18
  • Thu 8

    Hope for the Homeless Open House

    October 8 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Black Creek 2934 River Gorge Dr, Chattanooga, United States

    Hope for the Homeless: Open House Join Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga for a special evening of community, art, and purpose at the beautiful home of Dr. Carey & Pamela

  • Thu 8

    Chattanooga Ballet Presents: ART / Bridges

    October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chattanooga Ballet Presents: ART / Bridges
    UTC Fine Arts Center - Hayes Concert Hall 752 Vine St, Chattanooga, United States

    Chattanooga Ballet is proud to showcase its world-class company in their first performance of the season, "ART / Bridges", featuring works by nationally renowned choreographers Kara Wilkes, Jamorris Rivers, and Chattanooga

    $21
  • Fri 9

    Chattanooga Ballet Presents: ART / Bridges

    October 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chattanooga Ballet Presents: ART / Bridges
    UTC Fine Arts Center - Hayes Concert Hall 752 Vine St, Chattanooga, United States

    Chattanooga Ballet is proud to showcase its world-class company in their first performance of the season, "ART / Bridges", featuring works by nationally renowned choreographers Kara Wilkes, Jamorris Rivers, and Chattanooga

    $21
  • Sat 10

    Chattanooga Ballet Presents: ART / Bridges

    October 10 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chattanooga Ballet Presents: ART / Bridges
    UTC Fine Arts Center - Hayes Concert Hall 752 Vine St, Chattanooga, United States

    Chattanooga Ballet is proud to showcase its world-class company in their first performance of the season, "ART / Bridges", featuring works by nationally renowned choreographers Kara Wilkes, Jamorris Rivers, and Chattanooga

    $21
  • Wed 14
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    Chattanooga Imagination Fest

    October 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Chattanooga Imagination Fest is a free, family-friendly STEAM festival bringing science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life through hands-on activities, games, creative challenges, demonstrations, and interactive activations for children,

  • Thu 15

    Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops

    October 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops
    Beignets & Brew  7019 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us at Beignets & Brew on third Thursdays at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) for a laid-back, fun session where you can dive into the art of poetry. Whether you’re looking to craft

    Free
  • Sat 24

    Between The Bridges

    October 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Between The Bridges
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning to Coolidge Park, AVA’s local arts festival, Between The Bridges, invites attendees to celebrate the depth and diversity of Chattanooga’s creative community. Partnering with Scenic City Clay Arts, H*Art

  • Sun 25

    Between The Bridges

    October 25 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Between The Bridges
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning to Coolidge Park, AVA’s local arts festival, Between The Bridges, invites attendees to celebrate the depth and diversity of Chattanooga’s creative community. Partnering with Scenic City Clay Arts, H*Art

  • Fri 30

    On The Town: Fashion & The Arts

    October 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    The Walden Club 633 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, United States

    Fall into fashion with the Performing Arts League (PAL) Fashion Show Fundraiser! Join us at the Walden Club on October 30 to help us provide scholarship and grant funding that

    $85
  • November 2026

  • Thu 19

    Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops

    November 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops
    Beignets & Brew  7019 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us at Beignets & Brew on third Thursdays at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) for a laid-back, fun session where you can dive into the art of poetry. Whether you’re looking to craft

    Free
  • December 2026

  • Thu 17

    Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops

    December 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops
    Beignets & Brew  7019 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us at Beignets & Brew on third Thursdays at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) for a laid-back, fun session where you can dive into the art of poetry. Whether you’re looking to craft

    Free
  • January 2027

  • Thu 14

    Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027

    January 14, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027
    UTC Fine Arts Center 752 Vine St., Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Lookout Wild Film Festival presents stories of diverse people who seek, explore, and protect wild places. From local to international adventure and environmental films, we inspire curiosity, build connections, and

  • Fri 15

    Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027

    January 15, 2027 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027
    UTC Fine Arts Center 752 Vine St., Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Lookout Wild Film Festival presents stories of diverse people who seek, explore, and protect wild places. From local to international adventure and environmental films, we inspire curiosity, build connections, and

  • Fri 15

    Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027

    January 15, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027
    UTC Fine Arts Center 752 Vine St., Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Lookout Wild Film Festival presents stories of diverse people who seek, explore, and protect wild places. From local to international adventure and environmental films, we inspire curiosity, build connections, and

  • Sat 16

    Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027

    January 16, 2027 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027
    UTC Fine Arts Center 752 Vine St., Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Lookout Wild Film Festival presents stories of diverse people who seek, explore, and protect wild places. From local to international adventure and environmental films, we inspire curiosity, build connections, and

  • Sat 16

    Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027

    January 16, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027
    UTC Fine Arts Center 752 Vine St., Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Lookout Wild Film Festival presents stories of diverse people who seek, explore, and protect wild places. From local to international adventure and environmental films, we inspire curiosity, build connections, and

  • Sun 17

    Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027

    January 17, 2027 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027
    UTC Fine Arts Center 752 Vine St., Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Lookout Wild Film Festival presents stories of diverse people who seek, explore, and protect wild places. From local to international adventure and environmental films, we inspire curiosity, build connections, and

  • Sun 17

    Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027

    January 17, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lookout Wild Film Festival 2027
    UTC Fine Arts Center 752 Vine St., Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Lookout Wild Film Festival presents stories of diverse people who seek, explore, and protect wild places. From local to international adventure and environmental films, we inspire curiosity, build connections, and

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  • After 18 months, the Walnut Street Bridge is officially reopening TOMORROW! 🎉 Stop by between noon and 3 p.m. to enjoy the grand reopening, complete with a celebratory walk, live entertainment and other family fun.
  • Ready to decorate for fall? Stop by @sophies_shoppe in Northshore for home goods, art, and gifts. Check out their fall candles in the scents Fall, Fireside, and Autumn. Send this to a friend you want to grab some fall goodies with! 🍁
  • Love abounds in the Scenic City. 💗 Whether you’re looking to get married in the heart of the city or venture out for mountain views, the Chattanooga area has no shortage of incredible wedding venues that can accommodate any wedding’s style.

Head to our website at the link in our bio to read our full blog!
  • If you are looking for the perfect way to kick off fall, @dreadhollow is coming back with another year of fun and fright! They will be open every Thursday-Sunday from October 1 until November 1. Sent this to a friend who loves haunted houses, and let the October festivities begin! 🎃 👻
  • If you’re looking for a new perspective on Chattanooga, consider visiting Cravens House on Lookout Mountain. Located just 15 minutes from the heart of Chattanooga, you can visit historical grounds and experience beautiful views. Tag a friend you’d like to look at the fall leaves with soon! 🍁
  • Whether you're craving an after-work happy hour or a night out with friends, @stratusrooftop.chatt is sure to delight. 🍸 This rooftop lounge offers sweeping skyline views and craft cocktails, like this drink, Ride the Currant, made with gin, crème de cassis, and peach bitters and garnished with an edible orchid.
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Ready to decorate for fall? Stop by @sophies_shoppe in Northshore for home goods, art, and gifts. Check out their fall candles in the scents Fall, Fireside, and Autumn. Send this to a friend you want to grab some fall goodies with! 🍁
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Love abounds in the Scenic City. 💗 Whether you’re looking to get married in the heart of the city or venture out for mountain views, the Chattanooga area has no shortage of incredible wedding venues that can accommodate any wedding’s style.

Head to our website at the link in our bio to read our full blog!
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Love abounds in the Scenic City. 💗 Whether you’re looking to get married in the heart of the city or venture out for mountain views, the Chattanooga area has no shortage of incredible wedding venues that can accommodate any wedding’s style. Head to our website at the link in our bio to read our full blog!
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If you are looking for the perfect way to kick off fall, @dreadhollow is coming back with another year of fun and fright! They will be open every Thursday-Sunday from October 1 until November 1. Sent this to a friend who loves haunted houses, and let the October festivities begin! 🎃 👻
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If you’re looking for a new perspective on Chattanooga, consider visiting Cravens House on Lookout Mountain. Located just 15 minutes from the heart of Chattanooga, you can visit historical grounds and experience beautiful views. Tag a friend you’d like to look at the fall leaves with soon! 🍁
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Whether you're craving an after-work happy hour or a night out with friends, @stratusrooftop.chatt is sure to delight. 🍸 This rooftop lounge offers sweeping skyline views and craft cocktails, like this drink, Ride the Currant, made with gin, crème de cassis, and peach bitters and garnished with an edible orchid.
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Whether you're craving an after-work happy hour or a night out with friends, @stratusrooftop.chatt is sure to delight. 🍸 This rooftop lounge offers sweeping skyline views and craft cocktails, like this drink, Ride the Currant, made with gin, crème de cassis, and peach bitters and garnished with an edible orchid.
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