Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 10/23-10/30
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, Friday, October 23 to Friday, October 30.
Saturday, October 24
Pumpkin Smash Fall Festival at Crabtree Farms
When: 4-7 p.m.
Where: Crabtree Farms, 1000 E 30th St.
Price: Free
Pumpkin Smash is a family-friendly event featuring food, music, and of course, lots of pumpkin smashing.Teams of engineers from Roper Corporation and Shaw Industries will be competing in a Pumpkin Chuckin' trebuchet contest to see who can launch their pumpkins the furthest, and guests are invited to bring their own pumpkins to smash following the contest for $2. A chili dinner made with Crabtree Farms veggies will be served for $10 for adults, $5 for kids. Admission and parking are free. Cash, check and credit cards accepted for dinner and pumpkin launches.
Sunday, October 25
Chattanooga Market Buskers Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd
Cost: Free
Chattanooga Market will become a platform for street performers of all kinds: musicians, dance acts, jugglers, mime, puppeteers, magicians, artists, and more. These performers will be entertaining at every nook and cranny of the Market. Don't forget a few extra dollars to tip and show your support!
Thursday, October 29
FACES UnMasked: Beyond the Face
When: 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: The Church on Main, 1601 Rossville Ave.
Cost: $50
FACES UnMasked: Beyond the Face, an annual art event and auction, will feature artist imagery, UnMasked artists, food and adult beverages, games for prizes and a silent auction. The FACES UnMasked event and its mask theme was created by FACES: The National Craniofacial Association who hoped to illustrate the shame, fear and doubt many adults and children with craniofacial disorders live with that makes them feel like they must hide behind a mask. Masks and artwork have been created by local artists, celebrities and personalities who have donated their time and talent to make it easier for FACES clients and families to get the help they desperately need. Proceeds from the mask auction will directly help fund the financial assistance program that enables children to travel for life-changing reconstructive surgeries and treatment. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit facesunmasked.org.
Friday, October 30
Kaleidoscope Entertainment presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show
When: 9 p.m.
Where: The Honest Pint, 35 Patton Parkway
Cost: $10; 21 and over show, valid photo ID required to enter
Let’s do the Time Warp again as Kaleidoscope Entertainment brings the music of the Rocky Horror Picture Show to life on the stage while the movie plays on the big screen. The event will feature performances from the characters and a live band. For more information, visit Kaleidoscope Entertainment on Facebook at facebook.com/kaleidoscopechatt.
Friday, October 30
AquaScarium VIII: Fantasy Friday
When: 4-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St.
Cost: $8-40
Celebrate Halloween in a safe family environment at the Tennessee Aquarium’s AquaScarium VIII: Fantasy Friday event. Come in costume for a night of tricks and treats with candy stations, costumed divers, Aquarium mascots, kettle corn and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tnaqua.org/events.
