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  • October 2026

  • Fri 2
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 2 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Rails, Wizards & Spells
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 18-20 & 25-27  Step into a magical world of adventure at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s third annual Rails, Wizards & Spells train experience. Before boarding the train at

    $35
  • Fri 2

    3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival

    October 2 @ 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
    Ross's Landing 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Come fiddle about at the 19th annual 3 Sisters Festival – a free two-day festival that honors the musical legacy of bluegrass fiddler, Fletcher Bright. Featuring some of the biggest

    Free
  • Sat 3

    Tennessee Valley Heart Walk

    October 3 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

    The Tennessee Valley Heart Walk is a family- and dog-friendly (leashes are required) event that brings the community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of

  • Sat 3
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Rails, Wizards & Spells
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 18-20 & 25-27  Step into a magical world of adventure at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s third annual Rails, Wizards & Spells train experience. Before boarding the train at

    $35
  • Sat 3

    Croctober Fest 2026

    October 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Electric Crocodile 607 Cherokee Boulevard, Chattanooga, United States

    Get ready for Vintage Crocodile’s 2nd annual fall vintage market – Croctober Fest 2026.  From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Electric Crocodile North location, attendees can shop and

  • 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

  • Sat 3

    Reopening of the Walnut Street Bridge

    October 3 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Walnut Street Bridge 1 Walnut Street, Chattanooga, United States

    After nearly 18 months of renovations, the highly anticipated Reopening of the Walnut Street Bridge is set for October 3. To celebrate the occasion, the City of Chattanooga invites the

  • Sat 3

    3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival

    October 3 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
    Ross's Landing 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Come fiddle about at the 19th annual 3 Sisters Festival – a free two-day festival that honors the musical legacy of bluegrass fiddler, Fletcher Bright. Featuring some of the biggest

    Free
  • Sat 3

    Underwater Pumpkin Carving Show

    October 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Underwater Pumpkin Carving
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    As part of their month-long Oddtober event, the Tennessee Aquarium is hosting the fan-favorite Underwater Pumpkin Carving shows every Saturday in October at 2 p.m.! Watch in awe as SCUBA

    $25.95 – $39.95
  • Sun 4
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 4 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Rails, Wizards & Spells
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 18-20 & 25-27  Step into a magical world of adventure at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s third annual Rails, Wizards & Spells train experience. Before boarding the train at

    $35
  • Wed 7
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    Junior Caver Tour at Ruby Falls

    October 7 Junior Caver Tour
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Curiosity leads the way on the Jr. Caver Tour, a new interactive guided cave adventure for families visiting with children. See the wonders hidden in Ruby Falls Cave, learn how

    $29.95
  • 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

    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
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Rails, Wizards & Spells
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 18-20 & 25-27  Step into a magical world of adventure at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s third annual Rails, Wizards & Spells train experience. Before boarding the train at

    $35
  • Fri 9

    Boo in the Zoo

    October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Boo in the Zoo
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    It's spooky season at the Zoo! Our iconic Halloween event includes: - Candy stations around the Zoo so you can trick-or-treat as you explore - Fun, family-friendly decorations - Your

    $11.95 – $20.95
  • 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
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 10 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Rails, Wizards & Spells
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 18-20 & 25-27  Step into a magical world of adventure at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s third annual Rails, Wizards & Spells train experience. Before boarding the train at

    $35
  • Sat 10

    Spooky Paws Pet Parade

    October 10 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Tennessee Riverpark 4301 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join Shop The Market At LLC for their fur-raising Spooky Paws Pet Parade at Tennessee Riverpark. Spooky decorations and eerie halloween tunes will fill the park as pets of all

    Free
  • Sat 10

    Underwater Pumpkin Carving Show

    October 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Underwater Pumpkin Carving
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    As part of their month-long Oddtober event, the Tennessee Aquarium is hosting the fan-favorite Underwater Pumpkin Carving shows every Saturday in October at 2 p.m.! Watch in awe as SCUBA

    $25.95 – $39.95
  • 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
  • Sat 10

    Scenic City Sense Circus

    October 10 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Scenic City Sense Circus is a free, whimsical community experience built around the 5 senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Guests will move through playful sensory booths, interactive art

    Free
  • Sat 10

    Boo in the Zoo

    October 10 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Boo in the Zoo
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    It's spooky season at the Zoo! Our iconic Halloween event includes: - Candy stations around the Zoo so you can trick-or-treat as you explore - Fun, family-friendly decorations - Your

    $11.95 – $20.95
  • Sun 11
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 11 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Rails, Wizards & Spells
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 18-20 & 25-27  Step into a magical world of adventure at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s third annual Rails, Wizards & Spells train experience. Before boarding the train at

    $35
  • Wed 14
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    Junior Caver Tour at Ruby Falls

    October 14 Junior Caver Tour
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Curiosity leads the way on the Jr. Caver Tour, a new interactive guided cave adventure for families visiting with children. See the wonders hidden in Ruby Falls Cave, learn how

    $29.95
  • 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
  • Thu 15

    Street Fighter in IMAX!

    October 15 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Street Fighter in IMAX!
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    October 15 - October 22 2 Hours 5 Min | PG-13 | 2D | General Seating Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo)

    $15.00
  • Fri 16
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 16 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Rails, Wizards & Spells
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 18-20 & 25-27  Step into a magical world of adventure at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s third annual Rails, Wizards & Spells train experience. Before boarding the train at

    $35
  • Fri 16

    Boo in the Zoo

    October 16 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Boo in the Zoo
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    It's spooky season at the Zoo! Our iconic Halloween event includes: - Candy stations around the Zoo so you can trick-or-treat as you explore - Fun, family-friendly decorations - Your

    $11.95 – $20.95
  • Fri 16

    Street Fighter in IMAX!

    October 16 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Street Fighter in IMAX!
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    October 15 - October 22 2 Hours 5 Min | PG-13 | 2D | General Seating Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo)

    $15.00
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