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When it comes to having fun in The Scenic City, options abound.

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  • September 2026

  • 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

  • Sat 19
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    September 19 @ 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.

    $35
  • Sat 19

    Doggie Days of Summer

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Doggie Days of Summer is geared towards senior and disabled dogs, but open to all dogs and their families. Bring your dogs or kids out

    Free
  • Sat 19

    Artist, Alan Shuptrine Watercolor Class at Happy Valley Farms

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Happy Valley Farms 490 Hutcheson Rd, Rossville, TN, United States

    Paint the beauty of Happy Valley Farms! Come spend the day painting in the beauty of Happy Valley Farms with renowned artist Alan Shuptrine! Alan

    $175.00
  • Sat 19
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    MGHC: Fall Garden Festival

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension & Bonny Oaks Arboretum 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    MASTER GARDENERS OF HAMILTON COUNTY 2026 FALL GARDEN FESTIVAL Focusing on gardening and the outdoors, MGHC’s Fall Garden Festival presents an inspiring day filled with

    Free
  • Sat 19

    East Ridge Fall Festival

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm East Ridge Fall Festival
    Camp Jordan 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN, United States

    Mark your calendars and bring the whole family out for a weekend full of fall fun at the Camp Jordan Amphitheater! Enjoy: Petting Zoo Pumpkin

    Free
  • Sat 19

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Sat 19

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • 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

    $40
  • Sat 19
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    Cheese and Beer Festival

    September 19 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cheese and Beer Festival
    Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, United States

    September 18-19  Indulge in the finest cheeses and beers from around the world at Shop the Market At’s Cheese and Beer Festival. Featuring a curated

  • Sun 20
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    September 20 @ 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.

    $35
  • Sun 20

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 20 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Sun 20

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 20 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • Sun 20

    East Ridge Fall Festival

    September 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm East Ridge Fall Festival
    Camp Jordan 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN, United States

    Mark your calendars and bring the whole family out for a weekend full of fall fun at the Camp Jordan Amphitheater! Enjoy: Petting Zoo Pumpkin

    Free
  • Mon 21

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 21 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Mon 21

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 21 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • Mon 21
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    Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    September 21 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join Nomia Modern Kitchen every Monday from 5-10 p.m. for $2 oysters and half-off bottles of wine. Guests can also enjoy a featured wine by

  • Tue 22

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 22 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Tue 22

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 22 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • Wed 23
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    Junior Caver Tour at Ruby Falls

    September 23 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
  • Wed 23

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 23 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Wed 23

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 23 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • Thu 24

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 24 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Thu 24

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 24 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • Thu 24

    Noontunes 2026

    September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Noontunes 2026
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning for another season on September 3, Noontunes will feature local musicians every week at Miller Park from 12pm - 1pm! Hosted in partnership with

    Free
  • Thu 24
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    Depth of Field Day

    September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States   +1 more

    On September 24th, 2026, E MLK Blvd will be transformed into a creative hub to elevate and celebrate the photographic talent of the greater Chattanooga

    Free
  • Thu 24
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    Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    September 24 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Visit Nomia Modern Kitchen for $10 specialty martinis and $16 tuna tartare every Thursday evening. Guests can also enjoy complimentary tarot readings with King Astrology

  • 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

    $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

    Free
  • Fri 25
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    September 25 @ 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.

    $35
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  • Ease into the fall season with this refreshing pairing from @littlecoyotetn! Send this to a friend who’d love to try a tuna tostada paired with a top-shelf margarita. 🍹
  • One of Chattanooga’s most recognizable landmarks, the Tennessee Aquarium brings the wonders of the underwater world to the heart of the Scenic City. 🐟 With both a River Journey and Ocean Journey building, @tennesseeaquarium takes visitors from the Tennessee River to the open ocean, showcasing an incredible variety of aquatic life from around the world.
  • Got an event coming up in Chattanooga? 📅 From concerts and festivals to local markets, community events, and family-friendly fun, our event calendar makes it easy to find what’s happening around the Scenic City.

Submit your upcoming event at the link in our bio and help locals and visitors discover what’s happening in Chattanooga!
  • Celebrate the end of summer with @clumpies! Try one of these summer flavors before they are gone. Fall flavors drop 9/11/26. Taste summer while you still can! 🍦 

Chattanooga | Clumpies |  Chattanooga Eats | Visit Chattanooga | Local Eats | Ice Cream
  • Looking for a Zoo experience that’s a little more wild? 🐾 Chattanooga Zoo’s Meerkat WILD Encounter gives you the chance to step behind the scenes, enter their habitat, and interact with these curious creatures!

This 30-minute, zookeeper-guided experience includes a feeding opportunity, access to staff-only areas, and photos taken by Zoo staff. Plus, you’ll receive full Zoo admission for the day. 📸

All WILD Encounters must be booked in advance, so reserve your spot for a memorable animal experience!

📍Chattanooga Zoo (301 N Holtzclaw Ave.)
  • The results are in! 🏅 Chattanooga was named one of “The Best Places to Live in Tennessee” by the U.S. News & World Report. Congratulations to the Scenic City!
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One of Chattanooga’s most recognizable landmarks, the Tennessee Aquarium brings the wonders of the underwater world to the heart of the Scenic City. 🐟 With both a River Journey and Ocean Journey building, @tennesseeaquarium takes visitors from the Tennessee River to the open ocean, showcasing an incredible variety of aquatic life from around the world.
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One of Chattanooga’s most recognizable landmarks, the Tennessee Aquarium brings the wonders of the underwater world to the heart of the Scenic City. 🐟 With both a River Journey and Ocean Journey building, @tennesseeaquarium takes visitors from the Tennessee River to the open ocean, showcasing an incredible variety of aquatic life from around the world.
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Got an event coming up in Chattanooga? 📅 From concerts and festivals to local markets, community events, and family-friendly fun, our event calendar makes it easy to find what’s happening around the Scenic City.

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The results are in! 🏅 Chattanooga was named one of “The Best Places to Live in Tennessee” by the U.S. News & World Report. Congratulations to the Scenic City!
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