Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Chattanooga. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Outdoors & nature
Daytime
Tennessee River / Ross's Landing · Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee River / Ross's Landing
You can watch wakesurfing, climbing, diving, and slacklining for free as a spectator at the South's largest extreme sports and music festival.
Pickleball & rec
Varies
City of Chattanooga recreation · Chattanooga, TN
City of Chattanooga recreation
You can learn to play or sharpen your game at this free 8-week adult pickleball clinic from the city.
Classes & arts
Evening
Painting with a Twist, Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN
Painting with a Twist, Chattanooga
You can paint a guided picture step by step at this BYOB paint-and-sip studio, no experience needed.
Music & concerts
Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.
The Signal · Chattanooga, TN
The Signal
You can see the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter from Yellowstone perform on his Still Gettin' Away With It tour.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga's original free concert series, held downtown on Friday nights from May through July. It is produced by Chattanooga Presents and brings out bands and food vendors. Bring a chair.
Community & civic
Chattanooga, TN
An annual fall wine festival held in October, with curated tastings, small bites from local chefs, and music. It benefits Preserve Chattanooga and recently moved to Renaissance Park. Tickets run around $125.
Theater & film
2 p.m.
Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN
Downtown Library Auditorium
You can catch a free matinee of Die Hard 2 with free popcorn in the library auditorium.
Classes & arts
Daytime
The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave · Chattanooga, TN
The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave
You can learn quilting basics and finish a small project across this two-part weekend series.
Outdoors & nature
Daytime
Ruby Falls · Chattanooga, TN
Ruby Falls
You can take guided cave tours and join interactive activities celebrating the underground world at Ruby Falls.
Community & civic
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bessie Smith Cultural Center · Chattanooga, TN
Bessie Smith Cultural Center
You can mark Juneteenth with a daylong celebration of freedom at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.
Outdoors & nature
Daytime farm hours
Lookout Mountain Lavender Farm · Chattanooga, TN
Lookout Mountain Lavender Farm
You can wander 55 acres of lavender fields and cut your own bunches, with a daily food truck and a shop of homemade lavender products, for $8 admission.
Food festivals
Daytime
Tennessee Riverpark · Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee Riverpark
You can graze a global lineup of food trucks at this riverside festival.
Tastings
Evening
Creative Discovery Museum (adults event) · Chattanooga, TN
Creative Discovery Museum (adults event)
You can sip and explore the museum after hours at this Wild West themed adults-only Drink & Discover night.
Outdoors & nature
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center · Chattanooga, TN
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
You can spend a guided morning learning how time in nature supports wellbeing at this Chattery workshop in the arboretum.
Dance & fitness
Varies
Red Bank, TN · Chattanooga, TN
Red Bank, TN
You can step into something social and energizing with this line dancing class for active older adults.
Theater & film
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN
Downtown Library Auditorium
You can watch a free afternoon movie with free popcorn in the library auditorium on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
Theater & film
2 p.m.
Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN
Downtown Library Auditorium
You can enjoy a free afternoon screening of Kindergarten Cop with free popcorn at the downtown library.
Music & concerts
3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bessie Smith Cultural Center lawn · Chattanooga, TN
Bessie Smith Cultural Center lawn
You can enjoy live performances, food trucks, and local vendors at this festival honoring the music legacy of 9th Street.
Music & concerts
Daytime
First Horizon Pavilion (Chattanooga Market) · Chattanooga, TN
First Horizon Pavilion (Chattanooga Market)
You can celebrate Dad with live blues, craft beer, food trucks, and the Chattanooga Market's vendors.
Music & concerts
Gates 6 p.m., music 7 p.m.
Miller Plaza and Miller Park · Chattanooga, TN
Miller Plaza and Miller Park
You can catch free live music every Friday night downtown with an art market, food trucks, and a headliner at 8 p.m.
Lifelong learning
Evening
The Chattery · Chattanooga, TN
The Chattery
You can attend a dinner supporting The Chattery's free and low-cost art workshops for lifelong learners 60 and over.
Outdoors & nature
Fridays 1:30 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center · Chattanooga, TN
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
You can tour the Native Animal Area for a closer look at wildlife on regular weekend programs.
Markets
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
First Horizon Pavilion · Chattanooga, TN
First Horizon Pavilion
You can shop the region's largest producer-only market every Sunday for fresh produce, artisan foods, crafts, and live music.
Music & concerts
All day
Streets, parks, and venues citywide · Chattanooga, TN
Streets, parks, and venues citywide
You can join a free worldwide music celebration with concerts, jam sessions, and workshops all over the city.
Food festivals
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
East Lake Park · Chattanooga, TN
East Lake Park
You can experience South and Central American food, music, dance, and handmade goods at this free cultural festival.
Food festivals
Daytime
Chattanooga Market, First Horizon Pavilion · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Market, First Horizon Pavilion
You can sample barbecue and brews at this summer food event at the Chattanooga Market.
Classes & arts
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Chattanooga Public Library · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Public Library
You can bring a project and craft alongside others at this drop-in evening crafting circle for adults.
Music & concerts
4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN
Coolidge Park
You can bring a lawn chair for a free Chattanooga Symphony & Opera concert and a fireworks finale over the river.
Outdoors & nature
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center · Chattanooga, TN
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
You can learn about barn owls in an ASL-interpreted evening program open to everyone.
Theater & film
2 p.m.
Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN
Downtown Library Auditorium
You can catch a free matinee of Forrest Gump with free popcorn in the library auditorium.
Tastings
Evening
Tennessee Aquarium (adults event) · Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee Aquarium (adults event)
You can enjoy drinks among the exhibits at this after-hours adults event at the aquarium.
Markets
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga
You can browse a diverse evening makers and goods market at this 2nd annual twilight event.
Classes & arts
10 a.m.
Local Goat - New American Restaurant · Chattanooga, TN
Local Goat - New American Restaurant
You can learn watercolor painting basics in this relaxed, beginner-friendly class.
Music & concerts
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center · Chattanooga, TN
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
You can listen to Tennessee's Dead play under the stars with s'mores and complimentary drinks at this outdoor campfire concert.
Outdoors & nature
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tennessee River Gorge · Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee River Gorge
You can paddle a peaceful guided and equipped evening kayak tour through the dramatic river gorge.
Community & civic
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Signal Mountain (Walden's Ridge Civic League) · Chattanooga, TN
Signal Mountain (Walden's Ridge Civic League)
You can gather under the tent for free birthday cake, ice cream, music, and games celebrating the Auditorium's 105th.
Dance & fitness
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave · Chattanooga, TN
The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave
You can ease into a gentle, beginner-friendly yoga session built for all bodies at The Chattery.
Community & civic
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Bethlehem Center, Southside · Chattanooga, TN
Bethlehem Center, Southside
You can join a free celebration of freedom with local vendors, food, live music, and guest speakers.
Music & concerts
Evening
Tivoli Theatre · Chattanooga, TN
Tivoli Theatre
You can hear the classic-rock hitmakers Three Dog Night live at the historic Tivoli Theatre.
Pickleball & rec
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3610 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN
3610 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga
You can drop in for free rec pickleball with no competitive courts at this city-run open play.
Community & civic
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN
Coolidge Park
You can enjoy live entertainment, a beer bar, and a diverse vendor and food market at this community block party.
Community & civic
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN
Coolidge Park
You can join this free dog-friendly festival with games, contests, vendors, food trucks, and a pet walk benefiting the animal shelter.
Outdoors & nature
Morning
Tennessee River, downtown Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee River, downtown Chattanooga
You can join a beginner-friendly, fully equipped guided kayak paddle through downtown on the Tennessee River.
Classes & arts
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave · Chattanooga, TN
The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave
You can learn to play the Appalachian mountain dulcimer from scratch over a seven-week beginner series.
Community & civic
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Patten Square, Downtown · Chattanooga, TN
Patten Square, Downtown
You can dust off a costume for downtown trick-or-treating, a watermelon carving contest, and a spooky vendor market.
Outdoors & nature
Daytime
Raccoon Mountain Caverns · Chattanooga, TN
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
You can explore the caverns at 15% off as they celebrate 95 years of underground tours.
Theater & film
2 p.m.
Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN
Downtown Library Auditorium
You can catch a free matinee of Sister Act with free popcorn in the library auditorium.
Community & civic
Daytime
Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN
Coolidge Park
You can enjoy a free family festival with live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, and a KidZone with pony rides.
Music & concerts
Chattanooga, TN
A free weekly summer concert series at Ross's Landing on the riverfront, featuring local and regional artists. It is a separate series from Nightfall, so you get more than one free music night most weeks.
Outdoors & nature
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN
Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park
You can meet local cavers and learn about caving trips at this open monthly club meeting.
Senior programs
Varies
Red Bank, TN · Chattanooga, TN
Red Bank, TN
You can join art classes, chair yoga, bingo, and an art gala built for adults 55 and older in Red Bank.
Senior programs
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Chattanooga Public Library (Avondale) · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Public Library (Avondale)
You can sharpen your mind and meet friends over the classic tile game every Monday afternoon, all skill levels welcome.
Music & concerts
Evening
Tivoli Theatre · Chattanooga, TN
Tivoli Theatre
You can hear the symphony return to the restored Tivoli Theatre with a West Side Story program.
Outdoors & nature
Varies
Area trails and mountains · Chattanooga, TN
Area trails and mountains
You can join guided hikes for all skill levels with this longtime local hiking club around the Scenic City.
Dance & fitness
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Harrison Center · Chattanooga, TN
Harrison Center
You can join a friendly salsa-themed social dance hosted by Chattanooga USA Dance, with all skill levels welcome.
Dance & fitness
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave · Chattanooga, TN
The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave
You can try the slow, balance-building movements of tai chi in a relaxed beginner class.
Tastings
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Chattanooga Whiskey, 1439 Market St · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Whiskey, 1439 Market St
You can take a tour and tasting at the first distillery in Chattanooga in over 100 years, open seven days a week.
Music & concerts
Evening
Ross's Landing · Chattanooga, TN
Ross's Landing
You can bring a lawn chair to Ross's Landing for free live music under the stars from area artists every Saturday all summer.
Theater & film
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Chattanooga Public Library · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Public Library
You can watch or join a monthly improv comedy open house hosted at the library.
Classes & arts
Varies
Scenic City Clay Arts · Chattanooga, TN
Scenic City Clay Arts
You can take wheel-throwing and handbuilding pottery classes at this community clay studio in Chattanooga.
