What's happening
Events Calendar
Just events, no always-open places. Each circle is something happening that day; tap a day to see what it is.
- Event
- Free
- Kids
- Halloween
- Cancelled
Saturday, August 29
- Free
Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad Street
Free entry. A riverfront farmers market in the heart of downtown, steps from Ross's Landing. Pay parking nearby.
Weekly through Oct 3
- Kids
10:15 AM
Coolidge Park
A kids fun run at Coolidge Park, following the Cam Run 5K (9:00 AM) and awards (9:45 AM).
- Free
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Coolidge Park
The 4th annual free end-of-summer bash: foam slides, rock climbing, a dunk tank, a hammock garden, bike rodeo, free carousel rides, fountain play, plus aerobics, painting, yoga, and orienteering workshops.
Monarch Magic: How to Support Butterflies in Your Backyard
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Crabtree Farms
A hands-on workshop on monarch butterflies, native host plants, and building a backyard habitat — includes a take-home milkweed jar planting activity.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Chattanooga Audubon Society, Audubon Acres
A rare chance to tour the historic Spring Frog Cabin at Audubon Acres. Fee applies.
- Free
Riverfront Nights: Departure — A Journey Tribute
Food trucks 6-10 PM, music in the evening
Ross's Landing
Free community concert on the riverfront featuring Departure, the nation's most respected Journey tribute band, in their 18th year. Riverfront Parkway closes for the extended event.
- Free
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St
An evening specialty market with live music, gourmet food, and retail/specialty vendors at the historic Choo Choo. Free admission.
