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It’s getting chilly out and winter break is just around the corner. When cabin fever strikes, here’s some inexpensive ideas for winter fun in the Scenic City—both inside the house and out. 

Out and About in Chattanooga

Go check out the EPB Christmas window displays
Every year EPB celebrates the season with its holiday windows filled with thousands of LED lights and animated characters in winter wonderland scenes. Walk the kiddos down to the corner of Market Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to check out this incredible display, which has been a tradition for more than 60 years. 

Take in a local Christmas parade
This Saturday is your chance to bring the kiddos to The Annual Red Bank Christmas Festival & Parade, an outdoor…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, November 11 to Friday, November 18.

Saturday, November 12

4th Annual Chattanooga Autism Awareness Walk

When: 8:30 a.m. to Noon 
Where: Coolidge Park, 200 River Street
Cost: Free - $30

Sign up today, join a team or donate to support and raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. The walk will begin at Coolidge Park at 11 a.m. and will head up to Cherokee Boulevard and go across the pedestrian bridge. The route moves around that area and then comes back over the bridge to finish back in Coolidge Park. It's 2 miles and only moderately hilly. Registered walkers can pick up shirts at the park at 8 a.m. at the pavilion and visit vendors. There are children’s…

If you're craving tacos or a margarita, Chattanooga does not disappoint! Check out our insider's guide to the best Mexican food in the Scenic City. 

Most Authentic

Taqueria Jalisco

1634 Rossville Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37408

You might have eaten at their food truck at the Chattanooga Market, but you can also check out their teeny tiny location just off Main Street. In our opinion, this is the most authentic spot in Chatt and surprisingly has really great prices. Don’t miss the guacamole, and be sure to have your meal with a Mexican coke for the full experience. We recommend the Flautas with three flour tortillas rolled with chipotle chicken, lettuce, tomatillo avocado salsa, pickled carrots, queso fresco and sour cream or the Carne Asada with…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, November 4 to Friday, November 11

Saturday, November 5

Chickamauga 1916: Preparing for War

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Chickamauga Battlefield, Lafayette Rd., Fort Ogelthorpe, GA 30707 
Cost: Free

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will hold a special living history program about the military preparations at Chickamauga Battlefield in 1916 as the nation debated and prepared to enter World War I. Visitors can interact with living historians at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, and formal programs will take place at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. One hundred years ago, in 1916, Congress created the…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, October 28 to Friday, November 4. 

Saturday, October 29 

Halloween Bike Ride

When: 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Walnut Bridge Market, 204 Walnut St
Cost: Free

Join Walnut Bridge Market on a fun Halloween bike ride around Chattanooga. Dress in your favorite costume. There is a $50 prize for the best costume. For more information, visit facebook.com/events.

October 28-29

Harvest Moon Storyland Maze

When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tennessee Riverpark, 4201 Amnicola Highway
Cost: $3-5

It's an evening of family storybook fun you won't want to miss! Dress like your favorite story character and enjoy the harvest Moon Storyland Maze, produced by Read 20 and Hamilton…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, October 21 to Friday, October 28. 

Friday, October 21

MLK Night Market 2016

When: 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: Jazzanooga Arts SPACE, 431 E MLK Blvd.
Cost: Free

Check out out MLK Blvd Night Market 2016 is a weekly event that features an array of local vendors selling merchandise, art and food along with cultural performances and live entertainment, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of the historic MLK district. This market is family friendly and will feature anywhere from 10-20 vendors. 

Saturday, October 22

Chickamauga Pumpkin Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Where: Downtown Chickamauga, Gordon Street and Thomas Avenue
Cost: Free

The…

Chattanoogans, you’re in luck! Our area is one of the most beautiful places in the country to see the fall colors thanks to the diversity of trees and broad elevation changes. 

Now that cool weather is finally here, it’s the perfect time to explore all of the prime hiking the Chattanooga area has to offer. It’s hard to predict exactly when fall foliage will be at its peak, but a good rule of thumb is to start at higher elevations earlier in the season in order to see the best color. 

Check out our recommendations for the best fall hikes from now until early November: 

Mid-October

Andrews Bald (Clingmans Dome Area, Smoky Mountains)

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.5 miles round trip

If you want the incredible views of Clingmans Dome…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, Friday, October 14 to Friday, October 21.

Friday, October 14

RiverRocks - Best Town (For) Ever

When: 6-10 p.m. 
Where: 700 Block of Cherry Street
Cost: Free

This free, public event held in the 700 block of Cherry Street, including businesses and alleyways along the way, will serve as the finale event for RiverRocks and celebrate much of what makes Chattanooga so special, including local musical entertainment, local food and brews, elevated slack lining, circus-type roving performances and an expo of Chattanooga's outdoor outfitters and nonprofits. For more information, visit riverrockschattanooga.com/best-town-forever.

Fridays & Saturdays in October

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, September 23 to Friday, September 30.

September 23-October 2

The Telling Project: Chattanooga

When: Specific times available on the website
Where: Chattanooga State Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway
Cost: Free

More than 40 original productions of The Telling Project have been presented nationwide. Each production tells the unique stories of local veterans and their families, told by the veterans themselves. Chattanooga State is proud to host the Chattanooga Telling Project with six veterans and family members from the Chattanooga area. Their stories are humorous, heartfelt, moving and profound. For more information about The Telling Project visit…

We’re just days away from it officially being fall, but don’t break out the autumn decor and pumpkin candles just yet! Say goodbye to this season and squeeze the last bit of fun out of this summer with these Scenic City warm-weather activities. 

1. Cruise along the Tennessee River

Float along the Tennessee River for a relaxing tour with the Tennessee Aquarium’s River Gorge Explorer or enjoy the view via an authentic WWII amphibious landing craft with the Chattanooga Ducks. 

2. Rent one of the Chattanooga city bikes.

You’ve seen them everywhere, but have you tried one yet? It’s the perfect weather to grab a bike and give it a spin. Leisurely make your way through North Chattanooga, stopping by Coolidge Park for a game of frisbee and lunch…