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  • August 2026

  • Sat 22
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    Watermelon Festival

    August 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Watermelon Festival
    McDonald Farm 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek, TN, United States

    The third Annual Watermelon Festival invites attendees to enjoy a two-day event that’s packed with watermelon-themed fun. Held at Mcdonald Farm, the family-friendly festival will feature artisan vendors, refreshing watermelon

    $5
  • Sat 22

    Riverfront Nights

    August 22 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Riverfront Nights
    Ross's Landing 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Enjoy music under the stars at Ross’s Landing during the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s Riverfront Nights. Every Saturday night until September 5, guests can enjoy free live music from

  • Sun 23
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    Summer Sizzler

    August 23 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am
    Camp Jordan 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN, United States

    Experience a day of fun, family, and fitness at the annual Summer Sizzler 5K, 10K, or 15K at Camp Jordan! Registrants can expect a family-friendly event that includes race swag,

    $20.83
  • Sun 23
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    Watermelon Festival

    August 23 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Watermelon Festival
    McDonald Farm 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek, TN, United States

    The third Annual Watermelon Festival invites attendees to enjoy a two-day event that’s packed with watermelon-themed fun. Held at Mcdonald Farm, the family-friendly festival will feature artisan vendors, refreshing watermelon

    $5
  • Sat 29

    Riverfront Nights

    August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Riverfront Nights
    Ross's Landing 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Enjoy music under the stars at Ross’s Landing during the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s Riverfront Nights. Every Saturday night until September 5, guests can enjoy free live music from

  • September 2026

  • Thu 3

    National Treasures: Party at Point Park

    September 3 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Point Park 110 Point Park Rd, Lookout Mountain, TN, United States

    September 3 Hosting the 17th annual National Treasures: Party at Point Park, the National Park Partners invite attendees to enjoy a day of celebration on Lookout Mountain. The event will

  • Sat 5
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    Lula Lake Land Trust

    September 5 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Lula Lake Land Trust 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    September 5 Lula Lake is opening for their first Open Gate Day of the month on September 5! The public can explore more than eight miles of trails with bluff

    $40
  • Sat 5

    Riverfront Nights

    September 5 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Riverfront Nights
    Ross's Landing 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Enjoy music under the stars at Ross’s Landing during the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s Riverfront Nights. Every Saturday night until September 5, guests can enjoy free live music from

  • Sun 6
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 6 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Sat 12
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    Bluegrass & Blooms

    September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Flat Top Mountain Farm 638 Bowman Cemetery Rd, Soddy-Daisy, United States

    September 12 Get ready for an evening of authentic bluegrass music, beautiful blooms, and mountain views at Flat Top Mountain Farm’s Bluegrass & Blooms festival. From 6 to 10 p.m.,

    $10
  • Sun 13
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 13 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Mon 14
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    Memorial Foundation Annual Golf Invitational

    September 14

    September 14 Join fellow golfers for some friendly competition and celebration at the 35th annual Memorial Foundation Golf Invitational tournament – Chattanooga’s premier golf event! All funds raised will specifically

  • Thu 17
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 17 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Sat 19
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    Paddle for PanCAN 2026

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Suck Creek Boat Launch 1907 Suck Creek Road, Chattanooga, United States

    September 19  Make waves in the fight against pancreatic cancer at River Gorge Excursions’ Paddle for PanCAN 2026! Launching from Suck Creek Boat Launch, the out-and-back 5K river race invites

    $40
  • Thu 24
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 24 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • 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
  • Sat 26
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    Bacon & Barrel Festival

    September 26 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    First Horizon Pavilion 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 26 Get your bacon on at the Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival! With the purchase of a general admission ticket, guests will enjoy unlimited samples of signature bacon-themed dishes,

    $55
  • Sun 27
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    IRONMAN Chattanooga

    September 27
    Ross's Landing 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 27 Are you ready for Chattanooga’s biggest annual triathlon – IRONMAN Chattanooga? The 140.6-mile race will include a 2.4-mile swim in the Tennessee River that has earned the Athletes’

  • 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
  • Sun 27
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 27 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Wed 30
    Lantern Tour Graphic

    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 30 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • October 2026

  • Thu 8
    Lantern Tour Graphic

    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    October 8 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • 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 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 22
    Lantern Tour Graphic

    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    October 22 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Sun 25
    Lantern Tour Graphic

    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    October 25 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Sat 31
    Lantern Tour Graphic

    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    October 31 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • November 2026

  • Thu 19
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    Gratefull 2026

    November 19 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Celebrating 11 Years of Coming Together along one long table! Free and ALL are welcome to join together for a Thanksgiving meal in the middle of Martin Luther King Blvd.

    Free
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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.)
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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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🏴‍☠️ 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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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.

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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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