Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 3/30-4/06
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, March, 30 to Friday, April 6.
Friday, March 30
Ruby Falls Lantern Tours
When: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Ruby Falls, 1720 South Scenic Highway
Cost: $29.95
Since 2006, this intimate tour of the Ruby Falls cavern has allowed visitors a rarely seen view deep within Lookout Mountain. Limited-sized groups begin the adventure with a 260-foot elevator ride into the mountain and experience a special tour with only lanterns to light the pathway! Come see Ruby Falls in a whole new light! Reservations required. Reserve online at www.rubyfalls.com/lanterntours
March 30 - April 15
Fairytale Nights
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd
Cost: $11.95 - $22.95
Adventure awaits you at Rock City's newest spring event, Fairytale Nights – where Dreams come to life! Join us on a spectacular journey as we travel to a faraway kingdom where magic is around every turn. Fly to Neverland with Peter Pan; waltz with Beauty and the Beast; enjoy the radiant gardens with Cinderella; learn to sword fight like a knight! Don't miss this chance to make magical memories at Rock City's Fairytale Nights! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit seerockcity.com/events/entry/fairytale-nights.
Saturday, March 31
3rd Annual Dalton Comic Book and Toy Convention
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, GA 30720
Cost: $10 for adults and children 12 and under are free
The third annual Dalton Comic Book and Toy convention will feature special guest Marty Janette, former WWE wrestler, and American TV and film actor W.F. Bell who was in the Rob Zombie film 31 and also made appearances on the television shows MacGyver, The Vampire Diaries, and Sleepy Hollow. He is probably more recognized by people today however as a savior on the AMC show The Walking Dead. Also appearing will be the author of Zombie Road, David Simpson, who will be with The Minigun. The Zombie Truck will also be there along with Savannah Jade Wehunt and featured artist Eddie Price. There will also be tons of comic books, toys, and vintage and newly released items brought in by professional dealers from all around the southeast. For more information, visit facebook.com/DaltonComicCon.
April 6-8
The Chattery Presents "The Great Adult Egg Hunt and Hoppy Hour”
When: 2-6 p.m.
Where: The Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St.
Cost: $7
The Chattery’s first Great Adult Egg Hunt & Hoppy Hour combines the arts, community collaboration, and of course, education. Through a creative partnership, local artists will create one-of-a-kind works of art on an evergreen wooden egg, and adult participants will search for the eggs at Sculpture Fields. The event will conclude with a restaurant "hop" along Main Street to continue to build community and support local businesses. The Hoppy Hour starts at 4 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear their Sunday best for added fun. There will be tunes from D J M C P R O, ice cream from Clumpies Ice Cream Co. and other fun things to keep guests refreshed and entertained.
April 6-8
Vintage Market Days
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd.
Cost: $5-10
With 100 of the very best vendors in vintage from across the United States, Vintage Market Days features truckloads of repurposed, specialty finds that will be unique to your home! Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more.
