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  • October 2026

  • 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
    tennessee valley railroad museum logo

    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
    tennessee valley railroad museum logo

    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
  • Sat 17

    Spooky Sprint – Chattanooga

    October 17 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Tennessee Riverpark Pavilion 2 4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Presented by Bodies Race Company, the Spooky Sprint - Chattanooga invites registered runners to don their favorite Halloween costumes and sprint through the Tennessee River Park. All races - 5K,

    $47 – $82
  • Sat 17
    tennessee valley railroad museum logo

    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 17 @ 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 17

    The Cleveland Apple Festival

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm The Cleveland Apple Festival
    Bradley County Courthouse Square 155 N Ocoee Street, Cleveland, United States

    The Cleveland Apple Festival takes place each year on the Bradley County Courthouse Square. Come enjoy an arts and crafts show, live music, food booths, a petting zoo, the Apple

    Free – $25
  • Sat 17

    CaveSim: A Simulated Cave Experience

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 4:00 pm
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join Ruby Falls this weekend to explore a simulated cave with 60+ feet of tunnels! CaveSim, a Colorado-based company, designs and builds interactive caves to teach conservation and science through

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Underwater Pumpkin Carving Show

    October 17 @ 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 17

    Boo in the Zoo

    October 17 @ 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
  • Sat 17

    Street Fighter in IMAX!

    October 17 @ 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
  • Sun 18
    tennessee valley railroad museum logo

    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 18 @ 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
  • Sun 18

    The Cleveland Apple Festival

    October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Cleveland Apple Festival
    Bradley County Courthouse Square 155 N Ocoee Street, Cleveland, United States

    The Cleveland Apple Festival takes place each year on the Bradley County Courthouse Square. Come enjoy an arts and crafts show, live music, food booths, a petting zoo, the Apple

    Free – $25
  • Sun 18

    Street Fighter in IMAX!

    October 18 @ 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
  • Mon 19

    Street Fighter in IMAX!

    October 19 @ 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
  • Tue 20

    Street Fighter in IMAX!

    October 20 @ 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
  • Wed 21
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    Junior Caver Tour at Ruby Falls

    October 21 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
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