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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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  • Sat 19
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    RMHC Run4Kids and Fun Fest

    September 19 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Tennessee Riverwalk, Hubert Fry Center 4301 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, United States

    September 19  Move for a good cause at the seventh annual Run4Kids, a 5K run and one-mile walk hosted by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga. The race

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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
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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’

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  • Sun 25
    7 bridges marathon

    7 Bridges Marathon

    October 25 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    The 7 Bridges Marathon events start at Coolidge Park near the Big Blue Rhino (and the Chattanooga Theatre) on Tremont Avenue. The new course crosses the 4 bridges downtown and

    $50.00
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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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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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