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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…

We’ve hit the month of July which also means we are halfway through the summer school break. While summer time is full of vacations, camps, and extra times with friends and family, finding activities to fill the gaps can be a lot. Don’t fret! We’ve got you covered! We’ve put together a list of ways you can keep your children entertained that also won’t break the bank. Make the most of the summer season and create lasting memories with your kids in Chattanooga!

1. Cool off at local splash pads

We are reaching high temperatures, but that doesn't mean you have to stay indoors. Chattanooga has several splash pads scattered throughout the city, providing a perfect opportunity for kids to cool down and have a blast. Take them to places like Coolidge…

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…

Now that the weather is finally cooling down, it’s a perfect time to hit the trails for some family fun in the outdoors! But what are the best hikes in Chattanooga to bring the kiddos on? Check out our top six favorites below: 

1. Cloudland Canyon State Park 

Featuring 30 miles of trails and two beautiful waterfalls, Cloudland Canyon State Park is an awesome option for a fall-weather hike with the family. The well-marked trails include a whole lot of stairs, so if you’re not comfortable going down those or carrying smaller children down them, it may not be your best bet. BUT if you can handle that, it’s only a short, easy hike to get you to a gorgeous waterfall. Let the kids play on the rocks and enjoy the view! Don’t forget to bring $5 to pay…

No one does Christmas better than Chattanooga! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the holiday all month long, we’ve got you covered with all of the best seasonal fun the city has to offer for everyone in the family.

For The Music Lover

Saturday and Sunday, December 17-18

CSO’s Home for the Holidays

When: Dec 17 from 7:30-9:45 p.m. to Dec 18 from 3-5:45 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad Street
Cost: $21-83

Composer and conductor James Stephenson will lead the CSO's annual holiday tradition in standard holiday tunes plus his own special arrangements of old classics.

Now-December 31 (Closed Christmas Eve Night)

Rock City Gardens’ Enchanted Garden of Lights

When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Rock City, 1400 Patten Road
Cost: $12.95-$22.95

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…

One of the best things about Chattanooga is its location. Downtown Chattanooga is just a stone’s throw from incredible hiking, climbing and mountain biking—plus it’s a central hub between major cities like Nashville, Birmingham and Atlanta. Because our city has such a convenient locale, there are plenty of easy day trips within just a few hours of us. Take a day or a weekend and check out some of our favorite daycations! 

Sweetwater/Athens, Tennessee 

Distance from Chattanooga: 1 hour, 18 minutes
More Information: www.thelostsea.com, www.mayfielddairy.com/tour

The Lost Sea Adventure, tucked away in the town of Sweetwater, Tennesee, is a guided tour of America’s largest underground lake.The tour begins with a ¾ mile round-trip walk while…

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.…