Friday Five: Chattanooga’s best weekend events 7/10-7/12
Posted by Nathan Torgerson on Friday, July 10th, 2015 at 12:49pm.
Don't miss these Chattanooga events, happening locally from Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12.
Opening tonight—Peter Pan the Musical
When: Fridays-Saturdays, July 10-11, 17-18, 24-25; and Thursdays, July 16 and 23 at 8 p.m.
Where: Signal Mountain Playhouse, corner of Rolling Way and James Boulevard
Cost: $15 ages 13 and older, $5 ages 12 and under (cash or checks only)
Good to know: SMP is an outdoor venue, so dress for the heat and bring a folding chair
The childhood classic Peter Pan is coming to Chattanooga beginning tonight at 8 p.m. at the Signal Mountain Playhouse. This beloved musical tells the story of the boy who never grew up and his life on the island of Neverland, where he leads the Lost Boys and battles with Captain Hook. The three children of the Darling family, Wendy, John and Michael, are paid a visit by Peter Pan and are swept up into the magic of his world. For more information on Peter Pan or Signal Mountain Playhouse, visit smph.org.
Saturday, July 11
Crafted by Southern Hands featuring Peaches and Ponies
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Warehouse Row, 1110 Market St.
Cost: Free
Enjoy hand-picked Georgia peaches from The Peach Truck, visiting Warehouse Row as part of its Crafted By Southern Hands series. The event, taking place on the lawn, will feature live music, pony rides, complimentary refreshments—including homemade gelato from Milk and Honey—and more.
Saturday, July 11
Movies in the Park
When: 8:30-11 p.m.
Where: Coolidge Park
Cost: Free
Good to know: Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks for this movie event
The 13th annual Movies in the Park at Coolidge Park will kick off this Saturday evening with a film about a young boy whose day goes from bad to worse to the worst day ever! Can you guess which blockbuster hit this is? First Things First, in partnership with the City of Chattanooga, hosts this summertime series in which families gather on the grass in the park to watch a film on a giant inflatable screen. All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent after 6 p.m. in the park. For more information, visit firstthings.org/fm/events/detail/id/438.
Sunday, July 12
Chattanooga Lookouts vs. Mississippi Braves
When: 2:15 p.m.
Where: AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley
Cost: Free general admission ticket with canned good donation to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank in honor of SunTrust Sunday
The Chattanooga Lookouts will go head to head with the Mississippi Braves Sunday, July 12 at AT&T Field. It’s also Christmas in July at the Lookout Stadium, so don’t forget to bring a toy to donate to the Forgotten Child Fund. After the game, you can play Catch on the Field after Kids Run the Bases. For more information, call 423-267-4849 or visit www.lookouts.com.
Sunday, July 12
Chattanooga Market Ice Cream Social
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd.
Cost: $5, benefitting Chambliss Center For Children
As is tradition for summer, the Chattanooga Market will host its annual Ice Cream Social event featuring some of Chattanooga’s favorite ice cream shops. For the $5 ticket price, guests receive samples from each local creamery represented at the event and can vote for the People’s Choice Awards in two categories: Best Pure Flavor Ice Cream and Best Ice Cream with Add-ins. All ticket proceeds are donated to the Chambliss Center For Children, which works to “preserve family unity and to help prevent the dependency, neglect, abuse and delinquency of children by responding to the community's childcare needs.” For more information, visit http://chattanooga.events/event/ice-cream-social-2015.
