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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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  • Race to Save the Laurel Dace CC.May2026.RaceforLauralDace.jpg
    May 16

    Race to Save the Laurel Dace

    8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Spirits in the Wild at the Zoo Spirits in the wild event logo by the Chattanooga Zoo
    May 16

    Spirits in the Wild at the Zoo

    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    $85.95
  • Clumpies Ice Cream Social at the Chattanooga Market
    May 17

    Clumpies Ice Cream Social at the Chattanooga Market

    11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    $10
  • The Hatcher Classic – Spring Golf Tournament
    May 18

    The Hatcher Classic – Spring Golf Tournament

    11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Breath of Life 5K and Celebration
    May 23

    Breath of Life 5K and Celebration

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    $50
  • Clay Arts Classic Golf Tournament
    Jun 1

    Clay Arts Classic Golf Tournament

    9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Free
  • Paw Palooza 2026
    Jun 13

    Paw Palooza 2026

    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Free
  • Soulful Sounds in Chattanooga Soulful Sounds
    Jun 14

    Soulful Sounds in Chattanooga

    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    $55
  • Bessie Smith’s Big 9 Music Fest
    Jun 20

    Bessie Smith’s Big 9 Music Fest

    All day
    Free
  • Big Hair Affair Chattanooga Kidney Foundation
    Jul 25

    Big Hair Affair

    7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
    $65
  • Christmas in July Toy Drive Live Broadcast
    Jul 31

    Christmas in July Toy Drive Live Broadcast

    All day
  • Chattanooga Wellness Expo chattanooga wellness expo
    Aug 1

    Chattanooga Wellness Expo

    9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • 5K 10K Run4Love Run4Love Logo
    Aug 12

    5K 10K Run4Love

    8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Bingo for the Grove
    Aug 15

    Bingo for the Grove

    6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    $200
  • StarNight 2026 Starnight 2026
    Aug 15

    StarNight 2026

    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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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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Chattanooga | Dinner Ideas | New Restaurant | Tennessee Restaurants | Date Night | Now Open | Chattanooga Dining | Southside Chattanooga
  • 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 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. - Chattanooga | Dinner Ideas | New Restaurant | Tennessee Restaurants | Date Night | Now Open | Chattanooga Dining | Southside Chattanooga
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Stay chic, Chattanooga! ✨
Stay chic, Chattanooga! ✨
Stay chic, Chattanooga! ✨
Stay chic, Chattanooga! ✨
Stay chic, Chattanooga! ✨
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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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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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