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Fun isn't hard to find in and around Chattanooga, so we've put together some of our favorite upcoming festivals and events to help you choose!

Chattanooga River Market | March 9-10 will be the 2024 opening weekend at the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza. Local artisans will have booths from 10am-5pm on Saturdays and 10am-4pm on Sundays through October. Make a day of it and explore the Aquarium and/or National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.

Rock The Riverfront | March 14-April 14 from 8:30am-8:30pm each day. This month-long festival is a unique and FREE event on the Chattanooga Green. This interactive art installation will also feature live music, fire performances, food, parades, and tons of themed activities.

Lucky Shamrock Market at Cambridge…

Summer break is coming to a close for many here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As we gear up for an upcoming season change, sending our growing kiddos back to school, or simply just looking for a fun day out with our friends, Chattanooga has plenty of options when it comes to shopping! If you are new to this wonderful city or maybe looking to venture out from your usual stores, we’ve got you covered. We put together a list of great places around town to shop that is sure to have something for everybody!

Hamilton Place Mall

Hamilton Place Mall is Chattanooga’s largest shopping mall. With over 200 stores inside the mall or in surrounding plazas, it is definitely your one stop shop for everybody! Hamilton Place Mall is home to several large department…

It’s that time of year again when the summer break has come to an end and families are gearing up for the beginning of the school year. Whether your children will be attending school in person, online, or home school, preparing your house is one of the best ways to set your child up for success. Here are our top 6 favorite ways to prepare your home for your students to have the best school year yet!

1. Message board/family calendar

Between your work schedule, appointments, sports, and after-school activities keeping up with everybody’s schedule can be chaotic and overwhelming. The best way to organize your week is with a family message center. Keeping a family calendar will help keep up with everybody’s events and also make sure you don’t have…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, July 22nd to Friday, July 28th.

Saturday, July 23rd

Sour + Bitter Fest

When: 4:00-8:00pm
Where: The Daily Ration, 1220 Dartmouth St.
Cost: Free to attend, Beer for purchase

These past few years have been quite a doozy! How about an afternoon sampling ice-cold beers and delicious bites? The Bitter Alibi is hosting The Sour + Bitter Beer Fest this Saturday, July 23rd. Sample some pales and sours from a wide selection of local and regional brewers, most of which you won’t find in just any tap room. The festival is open to the public to come and hang out. Beer tickets will be available at the event to enjoy some delicious sampling. They will also be taking…

The Chattanooga area isn’t short on spooky stops or family friendly fun this October. Don’t miss out on these five cool ways to get into the spirit on or before the big day! 

October 28-29

Acres of Darkness: Haunted Trail & Family Adventure

When: Family area 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Haunted trails 8-11 p.m.
Where: Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sancturary Road 
Cost: $10-15

Face the forest's natural dangers and more in Chattanooga's naturally terrifying haunted attraction. Featuring an all new cast of characters and surprises, the 2016 Haunt Trail is haunted by a host of terrors you won't see anywhere else. The Acres of Darkness is fun for the entire family with activities and entertainment for all ages. Play it safe on the kiddie trail or brave the Haunted…

Things are really starting to heat up in Chattanooga. With summer finally upon us, there is no better time than now to get out and splash into some of the city’s best water activities. Whether you’re looking for adventure or fun with the kiddos, we have you covered with our top five picks: 

 1. The Passage (Waterfall Stairs)

1 Broad Street, Aquarium Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Located just between downtown Chattanooga and the Tennessee River, The Passage is a permanent outdoor exhibit marking the beginning of the Trail of Tears. The seven, six-foot ceramic disks along the wall tell the story of the Cherokee Nation and offer an opportunity for parents to teach kids about the removal of the Cherokee tribes all the way from Ross' s Landing in…

Children thrive on routine. Most parents will tell you that even small changes can be a major hiccup for a little one’s schedule. With this in mind, the prospect of moving—whether its just to a new home or a new city entirely—can be really daunting. Here are a few tips to make this process easier:

1. Discuss the move with the kids

The most important part in making kids comfortable with the idea of moving is by talking about it. Call a family meeting and give them as much information about the move as soon as possible. Explain to the kids the reasoning behind it and how excited you are about the changes. Although the response from them may be negative, be receptive to their feelings and try to explain to them the positive aspects of the move.…

Even before finishing the last of the leftover Thanksgiving turkey, the Torgerson house was already decked out in holiday decor with classic Christmas radio playing on a constant loop. 

Because we love Christmas so much, we’ve scoped out all of the best Chattanooga has to offer for holiday fun and have brought it all together for you to enjoy throughout the month of December! Here are our favorite local destinations to enjoy a very merry Chattanooga Christmas: 

Where to…See the best Christmas lights

Rock City Gardens’ Enchanted Garden of Lights
When: Now through January 2, 6-9 p.m. (Closed on Christmas Eve)
Where: Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750

Head high atop Lookout Mountain to the award winning, 21st annual light…