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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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  • July 2026

  • Thu 30
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    Seniors Got Talent 2026

    July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Silverdale Center Creekside Theater 7218 Bonny Oaks Dr #1005, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    The Morning Pointe Foundation presents Seniors Got Talent 2026 – an annual live talent competition showcasing seniors 60+ across the Southeast. Celebrate ageless talent as senior singers, musicians, dancers, comedians,

  • August 2026

  • Sat 1
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    FarleyCon

    August 1 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm FarleyCon
    Camp Jordan 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN, United States

    Get your geek on at FarleyCon – Chattanooga’s ultimate pop culture and comic book expo! Held at the Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, FarleyCon features a fun-filled weekend of

  • Sun 2
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    FarleyCon

    August 2 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm FarleyCon
    Camp Jordan 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN, United States

    Get your geek on at FarleyCon – Chattanooga’s ultimate pop culture and comic book expo! Held at the Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, FarleyCon features a fun-filled weekend of

  • Sat 15
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    SPLASH Summer Arts Festival

    August 15 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    SPLASH Youth Arts Workshop will be hosting their summer festival in Miller Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be jam-packed with fun activities for the whole

    Free
  • Thu 20

    Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops

    August 20 @ 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
  • September 2026

  • Thu 3

    Noontunes 2026

    September 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Noontunes 2026
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning for another season on September 3, Noontunes will feature local musicians every week at Miller Park from 12pm - 1pm! Hosted in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Parks

    Free
  • Thu 10

    Noontunes 2026

    September 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Noontunes 2026
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning for another season on September 3, Noontunes will feature local musicians every week at Miller Park from 12pm - 1pm! Hosted in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Parks

    Free
  • Thu 17

    Noontunes 2026

    September 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Noontunes 2026
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning for another season on September 3, Noontunes will feature local musicians every week at Miller Park from 12pm - 1pm! Hosted in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Parks

    Free
  • Thu 17

    Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops

    September 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
  • Thu 24

    Noontunes 2026

    September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Noontunes 2026
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning for another season on September 3, Noontunes will feature local musicians every week at Miller Park from 12pm - 1pm! Hosted in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Parks

    Free
  • Fri 25

    Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival

    September 25 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival
    Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us September 25–27 for the Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival—three days celebrating the plants, pollinators, and people that help our community thrive. Browse thousands of fall plants, meet pollinator

    Free
  • Sat 26

    Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival

    September 26 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival
    Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us September 25–27 for the Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival—three days celebrating the plants, pollinators, and people that help our community thrive. Browse thousands of fall plants, meet pollinator

    Free
  • Sun 27

    Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival

    September 27 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival
    Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us September 25–27 for the Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival—three days celebrating the plants, pollinators, and people that help our community thrive. Browse thousands of fall plants, meet pollinator

    Free
  • Tue 29
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    War of the Wheels

    September 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Mac Avenue Event Space 1304 McCallie Avenue, Suite A, Chattanooga, United States

    September 29  Come experience War of the Wheels – a one-of-a-kind pottery throwdown and Scenic City Clay Arts’ biggest fundraiser of the year. Attendees can enjoy tasty food and drinks

    $55
  • 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
  • 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 will be a free, family-friendly community event featuring interactive activities in art, animation, science, technology, engineering, creativity, and hands-on learning. The event is scheduled during Hamilton County

  • 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
  • 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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  • Looking for a new restaurant to try in Chattanooga? Check out BONA FIDE in Southside, a newly opened restaurant and bar serving up seasonal dishes, handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and more! 🍽️

Have you been to BONA FIDE yet? Comment your favorite dish!

📍BONA FIDE (55 Johnson St.)
🗓️Wednesdays through Sundays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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  • Did you know you can feed the second-largest tortoise species in the world at Chattanooga Zoo? 🐢 The Aldabra tortoise feeding experience lets you get up close with these gentle giants while learning more about their incredible size, habits, and personalities from the Zoo staff. 

Great for visitors of all ages, you’ll have the opportunity to hand-feed the tortoises and brush their shells, which they love!

📍Chattanooga Zoo (301 N Holtzclaw Ave.)
📅 Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Make a splash at the @rivergameschatt, happening this weekend: August 14–16! 🌊 This free, family-friendly celebration brings plenty of action and excitement to the Tennessee River, with outdoor competitions, activities, and riverfront fun for everyone to enjoy.

Best of all, there’s no admission fee, so grab your friends and family and spend the weekend celebrating Chattanooga’s adventurous spirit!
  • Stay chic, Chattanooga! ✨
  • Looking for fun events in Chattanooga next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in August:

🏴‍☠️ Pirates, Parrots, and Princesses
📍 @chattanoogazoo
📅 August 8

🌊 @rivergameschatt
📍 Ross’s Landing
📅 August 14 – 16

👟 Summer Sizzler
📍 Camp Jordan
📅 August 23

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in August!
  • Looking for a zoo experience you’ll never forget? 🦒 Head over to Chattanooga Zoo’s giraffe feeding station for the chance to meet these gentle giants up close!

For just $5 (or $4 for Zoo members), you’ll have the opportunity to hand-feed one of the Zoo’s resident giraffes. Plus, the feeding deck offers a unique view and plenty of photo-worthy moments. 📸

Advance registration is not required, and tickets can be purchased at the giraffe feeding platform. 

📍@chattanoogazoo (301 N Holtzclaw Ave.)
📅 Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Looking for fun events in Chattanooga next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in August:

🏴‍☠️ Pirates, Parrots, and Princesses
📍 @chattanoogazoo
📅 August 8

🌊 @rivergameschatt
📍 Ross’s Landing
📅 August 14 – 16

👟 Summer Sizzler
📍 Camp Jordan
📅 August 23

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in August!
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Looking for fun events in Chattanooga next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in August: 🏴‍☠️ Pirates, Parrots, and Princesses 📍 @chattanoogazoo 📅 August 8 🌊 @rivergameschatt 📍 Ross’s Landing 📅 August 14 – 16 👟 Summer Sizzler 📍 Camp Jordan 📅 August 23 Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in August!
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