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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…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, January 13th through January 20th.

Saturday, January 14th

Wauhatchie BoulderFest 2023

When: 8:00am -11:30pm
Where: Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike, 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike
Cost: $20

The third annual Wauhatchie BoulderFest is this weekend! The competition is an open-to-all community climbing day at Lookout Mountain Conservancy’s Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike. Climb in the first natural urban bouldering park in the southeast while competing in an enduro-style bouldering competition that pulls in community, climbing, and conservation. This is a family friendly event for all levels of climbers; beginners are encouraged to join! There will be food trucks and…

Halloween on a Monday means an extra day to dress up with friends, take the kids trick or treating, and spend the evening celebrating. While the weather is looking a bit questionable, there is still plenty to do regardless of your age around Chattanooga and the North Georgia area. We've put together a list of fun things to do this evening rain or shine. Be sure to click on each event for more details! 

1. Trunk or Treat | Catoosa County Library, 1008 Catoosa Cir | 5:30-8:00pm

   This year's Trunk or Treat will take place at the Colonnade on Benton Place Campus. Our amazing community partners will be hosting trunks for you to visit, rain or shine, so come dressed in your favorite costumes for this traditional Trunk or Treat!

    

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Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in our everyday routine that we forget that there is so much more experience than just our day-to-day life. One of the reasons I love living in Chattanooga is because of the opportunities for not just children, but also adults to continue to learn, grow, and explore new things!

Whether you are looking to learn and grow a new skill, wanting to try something new, or just looking for a fun night out with your friends or partner, we have put together a list of 15 fun classes to try in Chattanooga. For more details on each class, be sure to click each business name to head over to their website. 

1. The Chattery 

The Chattery is where you go to learn ALL THE THINGS! The Chattery is a local nonprofit…

It is officially football season, which means most of your weekends for the next few months will likely consist of wearing your team's apparel, gathering together for some delicious food and drinks, and tailgating games, followed by screaming from the stands or at the TV as if the players and referees can hear you. 

One tradition that is not to be taken lightly is the food. The typical spread usually includes burgers, hot dogs, and wings. But let's be honest, the dips, appetizers, and sides are just as delicious and are there for us to munch on the entire game! Whether you are hosting or maybe you were asked to bring a dish to contribute, we’re here to help you get that touchdown reactions when guests take a bite! We’ve put together 25 recipes…

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 hot summer days are in full swing in Chattanooga! With the high temperatures and rainy summer days, Chattanooga has a lot of options to stay busy! Check out our top 25 indoor things to do around town to beat the heat and stay dry!

1. NOOGA Splash - Take your average day at the lake and kick it up a notch with a fun, inflatable obstacle course directly on the water! Located at Chester Frost Park, this aqua park will keep your family entertained for hours.

2. SOAKYA Water Park - SOAKYA Water Park is the perfect way to stay cool while having a blast! As an extension of the well-known Lake Winnepesaukah, SOAKYA offers rides and attractions for all ages. 

3. Chattanooga Selfie Museum - Located in the heart of the city, the Chattanooga…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, April 22 to Friday, April 29.

April 23 - 24

Chattanooga Market - Opening Weekend

When: Saturday, 23rd 10am - 5pm, Sunday, 24th 11am -4pm
Where: First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd.
Cost: Free 

The Chattanooga Market is back! Head down to the First Horizon Pavilion for the opening weekend of the Chattanooga Market that runs from April through November. You can find vendors from all over the metropolitan area offering local produce, artisan foods, hand-crafted goods, art, and more. You will also enjoy live music and delicious food from food trucks as you shop. This event offers fun for the entire family!

Saturday, April 23

Battle Below The…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, February 1 to Friday, February 8.

Friday, February 1

Fireside Chat Storytelling Series

When: 7-9 p.m. 
Where: Founders Hall at The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive 
Cost: Free

This week’s session of the  City of Collegedale Parks and Recreation Fireside Chat Storytelling Series will feature local students sharing personal poems and stories, and two new young authors, Heather Marsh and Kassedy Whitener, from speaking about their journey to being published. For more information, contact the City of Collegedale Parks and Recreation at 423-468-1971 or thobek@collegedaletn.gov.

Saturday, February 2 

Learn to Play Disc Golf

When: 1-3 p.m. 
Where: Portland…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, October 19 to Friday, October 26. 

October 19-21 and 25-28

Theatre Centre Presents "The Last Five Years”

When: Specific times available on the website
Where: Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River Street 
Cost: $23-30

The Last Five Years deconstructs the life of a relationship while turning the conventional formula for a musical about love upside down. Told almost entirely in song and featuring tour-de-force performances, this intimate two-person show is like nothing you've seen before. Written by Tony Award-winning lyricist Jason Robert Brown, the show follows two 20-something New Yorkers who meet, fall in love, marry and divorce over the span of five…