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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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  • July 2026

  • Fri 17

    Ice Cream Crawl

    July 17 - July 19

    Mark your calendar for July 17 - 19, 2026! Celebrating National Ice Cream Day, downtown visitors will enjoy cool treats across all of downtown at

  • Sat 18
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    Chattanooga River Market

    July 18 @ 12:00 am - 3:00 pm Chattanooga River Market
    Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    The River Market features handmade goods from area artists, craftspeople, and food artisans. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and musical performances by local and touring artists.

  • Sat 18

    Riverfront Nights

    July 18 @ 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

  • Sat 18

    Fish & Sips

    July 18 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Special After-Hours Event Join us for an after-hours adventure at the Tennessee Aquarium. Check in at the Aquarium’s outdoor pavilion with food, music and more.

    $85
  • Wed 22
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    Junior Caver Tour at Ruby Falls

    July 22 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

    $29.95
  • Thu 23

    Coral Sea 3D at IMAX!

    July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 1:59 pm Coral Sea 3D at IMAX!
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    40 minutes | G | 3D Legend has it that the islands of the Coral Sea are built on the back of a giant sea

  • Thu 23
    Bright Eyes Stephen Scott Young - Artist - Shuptrines Gallery

    ‘In the Copper” Art Exhibition Open House Featuring Works by Artsit, Stephen Scott Young

    July 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Shuptrine's Gallery 2613 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Shuptrine's Gallery is honored to present, In the Copper, a special summer exhibition featuring internationally renowned artist, Stephen Scott Young. Widely regarded as one of

    Free
  • Fri 24

    Rock City Celebrates America 250

    July 24 Rock City Celebrates America 250
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    Rock City salutes those who serve. Memorial Day, active and retired military receive FREE admission to Rock City along with 50% off for military family members up to six people. Discounted

  • Fri 24

    The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience

    July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Opening July 16 2 Hours 52 Minutes | R | 2D | IMAX 70mm | 1.43:1 Aspect Ratio The Odyssey - IMAX 70mm Film Experience will

    $24.99
  • Fri 24

    Nightfall Concert Series

    July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Nightfall Concert Series
    Miller Plaza 850 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Chattanooga’s original free concert series, Nightfall, is back at Miller Plaza and Miller Park every Friday night throughout the month of July. Rain or shine,

  • Fri 24
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    Drink & Discover – Beach Bash

    July 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Don your loudest Hawaiian shirt and get ready for the Drink & Discover – Beach Bash by the Creative Discovery Museum! From 7 to 10

    $35
  • Fri 24
    My Name is Søren Kierkegaard

    My Name is Søren Kierkegaard

    July 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm My Name is Søren Kierkegaard
    Jim G. Lewis Studio Theatre 752 Vine Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Experience the world premier of the new play by Timothy Andrew McIntosh, My Name is Søren Kierkegaard, at the UTC Fine Arts Center. Presented by

    $21
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  • With 450 bikes and 30 scooters, @bikechattanooga offers fun and easy ways to traverse the Scenic City. 🚲 With convenient docking stations across the city, it's easy to hop on and ride to scenic overlooks, local restaurants, museums, and riverfront attractions – all while soaking up the beauty of the area.
  • Tag your sunflower friend – the one who brings warmth, optimism, and joy into your life! 🌻🦋 

We loved spending golden hour in Aubie Smith Farms’ sunflower fields, and their butterfly release made the experience even more magical. Watching dozens of butterflies take flight and dance around the blooms is a memory we’ll never forget.

While tickets for the July 25 butterfly release are sold out, the farm still welcomes guests to witness as the next kaleidoscope fills the sky. Thanks to the sea of sunflowers, many of the butterflies stick around, giving visitors the chance to see them up close. 

Also, don’t miss U-pick season and the opportunity for fun photos! For $20, you can fill a bucket with as many blooms as you like. Just check the farm’s website for daily hours before you visit.

U-pick sunflowers │Sunflower season │Sunflower photos │Flower farm │Butterfly release│Monarch butterflies │Family butterfly event │Pollinators │Outdoor activity │Farm fun │Date idea │ Make memories │Photo opportunity │Instagram-worthy
  • What flavor are YOU getting?! 🍦 Celebrate National Ice Cream Day all weekend (July 17–19, 2026) by joining the Downtown Chattanooga Ice Cream Crawl!! Visit participating parlors and scan the QR code when you order your treat to register to win a $100 Chattanooga Express Card and ice cream prize packages!! 🍦 ❤️ 

Locations include: 
📍 @clumpies 
📍 @scooparoundicecreambar 
📍 @theicecreamshow 
📍 @coldstonechattanooga 
📍 @milkandhoneychattanooga
  • Welcome to the Bunny Hive! Check out this unique space in Northshore to build community and connection. ☀️ @thebunnyhivechatt
  • Sweeten your summer with Chattanooga's Ice Cream Crawl! 🍦 From July 17–19, scoop your way through participating local ice cream shops to enjoy cool treats, and for each location you visit, register to win a $100 Chattanooga Express Card and ice cream prize packages.

Grab your friends, plan your route, and get ready to chill out with some of the Scenic City's best frozen treats!
  • Looking for fun events in Chattanooga this month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in July:

🦒 Q ‘n Brew
📍 @chattanoogazoo
📅 July 11

🐟 Fish + Sips
📍 @tennesseeaquarium
📅 July 18

🏮 Chattanooga @waterlanternfestival
📍 Chester Frost Park
📅 July 25

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in July!
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With 450 bikes and 30 scooters, @bikechattanooga offers fun and easy ways to traverse the Scenic City. 🚲 With convenient docking stations across the city, it's easy to hop on and ride to scenic overlooks, local restaurants, museums, and riverfront attractions – all while soaking up the beauty of the area.
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With 450 bikes and 30 scooters, @bikechattanooga offers fun and easy ways to traverse the Scenic City. 🚲 With convenient docking stations across the city, it's easy to hop on and ride to scenic overlooks, local restaurants, museums, and riverfront attractions – all while soaking up the beauty of the area.
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Tag your sunflower friend – the one who brings warmth, optimism, and joy into your life! 🌻🦋 We loved spending golden hour in Aubie Smith Farms’ sunflower fields, and their butterfly release made the experience even more magical. Watching dozens of butterflies take flight and dance around the blooms is a memory we’ll never forget. While tickets for the July 25 butterfly release are sold out, the farm still welcomes guests to witness as the next kaleidoscope fills the sky. Thanks to the sea of sunflowers, many of the butterflies stick around, giving visitors the chance to see them up close.  Also, don’t miss U-pick season and the opportunity for fun photos! For $20, you can fill a bucket with as many blooms as you like. Just check the farm’s website for daily hours before you visit. U-pick sunflowers │Sunflower season │Sunflower photos │Flower farm │Butterfly release│Monarch butterflies │Family butterfly event │Pollinators │Outdoor activity │Farm fun │Date idea │ Make memories │Photo opportunity │Instagram-worthy
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What flavor are YOU getting?! 🍦 Celebrate National Ice Cream Day all weekend (July 17–19, 2026) by joining the Downtown Chattanooga Ice Cream Crawl!! Visit participating parlors and scan the QR code when you order your treat to register to win a $100 Chattanooga Express Card and ice cream prize packages!! 🍦 ❤️ Locations include: 📍 @clumpies 📍 @scooparoundicecreambar 📍 @theicecreamshow 📍 @coldstonechattanooga 📍 @milkandhoneychattanooga
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Sweeten your summer with Chattanooga's Ice Cream Crawl! 🍦 From July 17–19, scoop your way through participating local ice cream shops to enjoy cool treats, and for each location you visit, register to win a $100 Chattanooga Express Card and ice cream prize packages.

Grab your friends, plan your route, and get ready to chill out with some of the Scenic City's best frozen treats!
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Sweeten your summer with Chattanooga's Ice Cream Crawl! 🍦 From July 17–19, scoop your way through participating local ice cream shops to enjoy cool treats, and for each location you visit, register to win a $100 Chattanooga Express Card and ice cream prize packages. Grab your friends, plan your route, and get ready to chill out with some of the Scenic City's best frozen treats!
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Looking for fun events in Chattanooga this month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in July:

🦒 Q ‘n Brew
📍 @chattanoogazoo
📅 July 11

🐟 Fish + Sips
📍 @tennesseeaquarium
📅 July 18

🏮 Chattanooga @waterlanternfestival
📍 Chester Frost Park
📅 July 25

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in July!
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Looking for fun events in Chattanooga this month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in July: 🦒 Q ‘n Brew 📍 @chattanoogazoo 📅 July 11 🐟 Fish + Sips 📍 @tennesseeaquarium 📅 July 18 🏮 Chattanooga @waterlanternfestival 📍 Chester Frost Park 📅 July 25 Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in July!
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