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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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  • Sun 12
    outdoor chatanooga

    Family Fun Day With Outdoor Chattanooga

    July 12 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Greenway Farms 4960 Gann Store Rd, Hixson, TN, United States

    Pack a picnic and bring the whole family to Family Fun Day at Greenway Farms from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outdoor Chattanooga will provide equipment for attendees to try

  • Sun 12
    Peach Festival

    Peach Festival

    July 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Chattanooga Market 1801 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Celebrate peach season at the Chattanooga Market’s Peach Festival! Enjoy the market’s traditional vendors and festivities, as well as unique offerings incorporating peach scents, flavors, and themes in locally-made goods

  • Tue 14
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    Missional Philanthropy Conference

    July 14 - July 16
    Southern Adventist University 4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN, United States

    Register today to hone your missional fundraising skills at the first Philanthropy Conference at Southern Adventist University on July 14-16, 2026. Learn from experts from K-12, higher education, healthcare, private

    $450.00
  • Thu 16

    The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience

    July 16 @ 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 be presented entirely in IMAX

    $24.99
  • Fri 17
    ice cream crawl

    Ice Cream Crawl

    July 17 - July 19
    Downtown Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN, United States

    In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, Chattanoogans and visitors alike are invited to a city-wide Ice Cream Crawl! Sample and enjoy a variety of frozen treats at participating ice

  • 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 parlors and restaurants. For each

  • 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. Enjoy a leisurely tour through

    $85
  • 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 the foremost living watercolorists, Young's

    Free
  • Thu 23
    My Name is Søren Kierkegaard

    My Name is Søren Kierkegaard

    July 23 @ 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 New Threads Theatre Company, the

    $21
  • Fri 24
    beach bash drink and discover event

    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 p.m., trade the Tennessee mountains

    $35
  • Sat 25

    Chattanooga Water Lantern Festival

    July 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Chester Frost Park Pavilion 7989 Causeway Rd, Hixson, TN, United States

    Want to see the floating lanterns? Gather with friends and loved ones at Chester Frost Park for the Chattanooga Water Lantern Festival! Enjoy food trucks and live entertainment as you

    $30.99
  • Sat 25
    Christmas in July Winter Skating

    Christmas in July – Winter Skating

    July 25 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Stable 41 214 1st Street, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, United States

    Beat the summer heat and enter a winter wonderland at Stable 41’s Christmas in July and Winter Skating Event! From 7 to 10 p.m., the free, festive summer event invites

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  • The @tennesseeaquarium is a must-add to your summer bucket list! Let us know what your favorite part about the aquarium is, and tag a friend you want to spend the day immersed in relaxation with! 

Tennessee | Aquarium | River Journey | Ocean Journey | Nature | Conservation | Adventure | Family Fun | Weekend Getaway | Explore Tennessee
  • 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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  • 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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The @tennesseeaquarium is a must-add to your summer bucket list! Let us know what your favorite part about the aquarium is, and tag a friend you want to spend the day immersed in relaxation with! Tennessee | Aquarium | River Journey | Ocean Journey | Nature | Conservation | Adventure | Family Fun | Weekend Getaway | Explore Tennessee
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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.
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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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