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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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  • May 2026

  • Fri 15
    Bella Lam

    Bella Lam

    May 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Doc Holidays Bar and Grill 742 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Named one of Holler’s “10 Country Artists You Need to Know,” Bella Lam brings her high-energy country show to Bud’s Sports Bar on Saturday, April

  • Sat 16
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    Race to Save the Laurel Dace

    May 16 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Spring City Nature Park 549 Front St,, Spring City, TN, United States

    Join the Tennessee Aquarium and its partners in the second Annual Race to Save the Laurel Dace (a critically endangered fish located in nearby Walden

  • Sat 16

    Hike Bike Brew: 2026 Lula Lake Beer Festival

    May 16 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Lula Lake Land Trust 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    Celebrate and explore at the 11th annual Hike Bike Brew as you hike or ride the “Beer Path Loop” to experience scenic trails, iconic waterfalls,

    $49.30
  • Sat 16
    Spirits in the wild event logo by the Chattanooga Zoo

    Spirits in the Wild at the Zoo

    May 16 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Chattanooga Zoo presents a premier 21+ trip to the Zoo: Spirits in the Wild. Attendees will enjoy an evening of up-close animal encounters, live music,

    $85.95
  • Sun 17

    IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga

    May 17 @ 5:00 am - 4:00 pm

    For those looking to build up to the full-distance IRONMAN Chattanooga, the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga is the perfect training opportunity! As one of the

  • Sun 17

    Clumpies Ice Cream Social at the Chattanooga Market

    May 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    First Horizon Pavilion 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    A scoopful of sweet traditions await at the Chattanooga Market’s Ice Cream Social – all sales benefiting the Down Syndrome Community of Greater Chattanooga! Admission

    $10
  • Mon 18

    The Hatcher Classic – Spring Golf Tournament

    May 18 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    The Farm Golf Club 187 S Goose Hill Rd, Rocky Face, GA, United States

    Experience a day of premier golf, friendly competition, and meaningful impact at the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s Spring Golf Tournament. Registered foursomes will enjoy a catered

  • Mon 18

    Top Gun: Maverick in IMAX!

    May 18 @ 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm Top Gun: Maverick in IMAX!
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    2 Hours 10 Minutes | PG-13 | 2D After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell

    $15
  • Tue 19

    The Secret World of Arrietty 4K in IMAX!

    May 19 @ 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    1 Hour 35 Minutes | G | 2D English Dub   In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, tiny people called Borrowers live out

    $15
  • Wed 20

    Top Gun 40th Anniversary in IMAX!

    May 20 @ 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm Top Gun 40th Anniversary in IMAX!
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    1 Hour 50 Minutes | PG | 2D A heart-pounding combination of action, music and incredible aerial photography helped make Top Gun one of the

    $15
  • Thu 21

    Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops

    May 21 @ 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.

    Free
  • Fri 22

    Nightlife: Thrills, Gills & Chills

    May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Special After-Hours Event Come join us on Friday, May 22nd from 6-9pm for this 21+ spook-tacular “Summerween” after-hours event! Trick-or-treat your way through our Ocean Journey building with beer,

    $45
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  • Say cheese! 🧀 Try this artisan cheese flight from Whitebird, featuring Red Dragon, Manchego, and Brie and paired with golden honeycomb.

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  • Looking for a fun activity this summer? ☀️ Head to Rock City and enjoy the views of Lover's Leap. And, from May 23 through August 9, celebrate America’s 250th with their limited-time summer experience, complete with mountaintop music, hands-on play, and moments of wonder that unfold from day to night.
  • Send this reel to your book bestie – because your TBR stacks are about to grow! 📚✨

Part bookshop, part bakery, The Bookery House in Cleveland is the perfect spot to find your next summer read. Browse new and used books across every genre, including works from 20+ indie authors, then settle in with a brownie and coffee, a cookie and lemonade, or a cinnamon roll and dirty soda.

With cozy reading nooks around every corner, it’s easy to see why they were voted Cleveland’s #1 bookshop!

Local Bookstore┃Local Bakery┃Fresh Cookies┃Dirty Sodas┃Lemonade┃Books And Coffee┃TBR Pile┃Reader Community┃Chattanooga Reads┃Bookworm ┃Summer Read┃Bookstagram┃Bookish Life┃Indie Authors┃New and Used Books┃Reader’s Choice Award
  • Check out @mumashikabyattack, Chattanooga’s newest, reservation-only, Japanese dining experience hidden inside Attack of the Tatsu! Their delicious menu rotates seasonally, which means you’re in for a unique experience every time you visit!

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Japanese food | yakitori | Chattanooga, TN | eat local | Asian fusion | pork chops | bao buns | cocktails | family style | skewers | shareable plates | seasonal menu | chef driven | handmade noodles
  • Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 300-acre, public green space with beautiful hiking trails, an arboretum, and a wildlife sanctuary. 🌱 Their native plant nursery, opened in 1956, exclusively grows and sells trees, shrubs, and perennials that occur or grow naturally in the region.

📸 @richsmithphoto
  • Show of hands, who’s ready to step into their lavender era? 🪻⛰️ From now until the end of June, Lookout Lavender’s Upick event is the perfect way to relax and unwind. Grab your friends and loved ones for a day filled with fragrant blooms, cold drinks, and breathtaking mountain views. And don’t forget to swing by The Lav Shack for homemade goodies and creative inspiration for your freshly picked lavender!

🥤: @cheimantea 
🍕: @lookoutmountainpizza 

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Say cheese! 🧀 Try this artisan cheese flight from Whitebird, featuring Red Dragon, Manchego, and Brie and paired with golden honeycomb.

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Say cheese! 🧀 Try this artisan cheese flight from Whitebird, featuring Red Dragon, Manchego, and Brie and paired with golden honeycomb. 📸 @kristinaarmstrongphotography
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Looking for a fun activity this summer? ☀️ Head to Rock City and enjoy the views of Lover's Leap. And, from May 23 through August 9, celebrate America’s 250th with their limited-time summer experience, complete with mountaintop music, hands-on play, and moments of wonder that unfold from day to night.
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Looking for a fun activity this summer? ☀️ Head to Rock City and enjoy the views of Lover's Leap. And, from May 23 through August 9, celebrate America’s 250th with their limited-time summer experience, complete with mountaintop music, hands-on play, and moments of wonder that unfold from day to night.
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Send this reel to your book bestie – because your TBR stacks are about to grow! 📚✨ Part bookshop, part bakery, The Bookery House in Cleveland is the perfect spot to find your next summer read. Browse new and used books across every genre, including works from 20+ indie authors, then settle in with a brownie and coffee, a cookie and lemonade, or a cinnamon roll and dirty soda. With cozy reading nooks around every corner, it’s easy to see why they were voted Cleveland’s #1 bookshop! Local Bookstore┃Local Bakery┃Fresh Cookies┃Dirty Sodas┃Lemonade┃Books And Coffee┃TBR Pile┃Reader Community┃Chattanooga Reads┃Bookworm ┃Summer Read┃Bookstagram┃Bookish Life┃Indie Authors┃New and Used Books┃Reader’s Choice Award
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Check out @mumashikabyattack, Chattanooga’s newest, reservation-only, Japanese dining experience hidden inside Attack of the Tatsu! Their delicious menu rotates seasonally, which means you’re in for a unique experience every time you visit! Have you been yet? 🥢🥃😋 . . . . . . Japanese food | yakitori | Chattanooga, TN | eat local | Asian fusion | pork chops | bao buns | cocktails | family style | skewers | shareable plates | seasonal menu | chef driven | handmade noodles
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Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 300-acre, public green space with beautiful hiking trails, an arboretum, and a wildlife sanctuary. 🌱 Their native plant nursery, opened in 1956, exclusively grows and sells trees, shrubs, and perennials that occur or grow naturally in the region.

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Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 300-acre, public green space with beautiful hiking trails, an arboretum, and a wildlife sanctuary. 🌱 Their native plant nursery, opened in 1956, exclusively grows and sells trees, shrubs, and perennials that occur or grow naturally in the region. 📸 @richsmithphoto
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Show of hands, who’s ready to step into their lavender era? 🪻⛰️ From now until the end of June, Lookout Lavender’s Upick event is the perfect way to relax and unwind. Grab your friends and loved ones for a day filled with fragrant blooms, cold drinks, and breathtaking mountain views. And don’t forget to swing by The Lav Shack for homemade goodies and creative inspiration for your freshly picked lavender! 🥤: @cheimantea 🍕: @lookoutmountainpizza Lavender fields | Lavender season | Taylor swift | Chattanooga Swifties | Local farm | Countryside | Mountains | Summer Vibes | Relaxing | Scenic Views |Purple Dreams
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