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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
Thursday, October 15
- Free
Evening
Spare Time Entertainment, 5518 Brainerd Rd
Free weekly trivia with Trivia Guys — no reservations needed, weekly prizes for top teams.
Weekly through Dec 31
- Free
Storytime at the Downtown Library
Thursdays — Baby Bounce & Family Storytime 10:00 AM, Toddler Time 11:00 AM
Chattanooga Public Library — Downtown, 1001 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN
The downtown library runs free early-literacy storytimes for babies through age 5 every Thursday morning — songs, books, movement, and a little craft. Drop in; no registration.
Weekly through Dec 31
- Free
Farmers Market at the Chattanooga Choo Choo
Thursdays, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN
A weekly afternoon farmers market on the Choo Choo grounds — produce, local food, makers and a food truck. Free.
Weekly through Oct 29
Enchanted Pumpkin Patch at Rock City
Thu 10 AM–9 PM
Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, GA
Rock City's fall wonderland — pumpkins, twinkling lights, fall photo spots and seasonal treats among the gardens and rock formations. Runs daily through Oct 31; this file covers Thursdays.
Weekly through Oct 29
- FreeKids
Creative Arts Studio (Ages 8–18)
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Chattanooga Public Library — Avondale, Chattanooga, TN
A free weekly drop-in art studio for kids and teens — drawing, painting and craft projects, materials provided.
Weekly through Dec 31
- Kids
Mayfield Farm Park Fall Festival (Thursdays)
Thursdays 11 AM–4 PM
Mayfield Farm Park, 257 Hwy 307 E, Athens, TN
Three corn mazes, a 50-variety pumpkin patch, hayrides, zip lines, a mountain slide, a silo light show, animals and more (40+ activities), running through Nov 8. This is paid admission, not free — buying online saves a few dollars off the gate price; check the ticket page for the current day-by-day prices. Also open extra days during Fall Break (Oct 6-9, 12-16); check the ticket page for those hours. Kids 2 and under are always free.
Weekly through Nov 5
All week, hours vary by shop
Participating coffee shops around Chattanooga
$5 featured fall coffees and $3 featured pastries at about 14 local coffee shops, Oct 12–18 (per Local3's Oct 9 report; one 2026 source). Each shop's featured items are on Nooga Nightlife's page.
Runs through Oct 18
- KidsOutside
Fall Nature Camp at Bachman (Ages 4–10)
9 AM–noon daily
Bachman Community Center, 2815 Anderson Pike, Signal Mountain, TN
A Treehouse Therapy fall-break nature camp in the center's wooded outdoor classroom, Monday-Friday Oct 12-16. $55 per day, including materials and a snack; sign up by the day. Ages 4-10 (a little flexible, per the organizer).
Runs through Oct 16
- KidsOutside
Fall Family Canoe on North Chickamauga Creek
5–7 PM
North Chickamauga Creek, Chattanooga area (launch point not posted)
A guided early-evening family canoe tour with Outdoor Chattanooga. $10 per person covers guides and all gear: tandem canoes, paddles, life jackets and lights, plus a short paddling and water-safety lesson. Ages 6 and up with an adult; register online.
- Free
Chattanooga Market at the Foundries District
4–8 PM
The Shed, 2666 Pipe Way, Chattanooga, TN
The Thursday evening market at The Shed with local artisans, makers and food vendors, plus the Creature Comforts beer garden. Free admission; paid parking nearby. Weekly since May 7 — the season end isn't posted, so check the market's page.
- Outside
ODDtober Night Hike with the Tennessee Aquarium
7:30–9:30 PM
Outdoor Chattanooga program (trailhead sent at registration)
A guided night walk with Outdoor Chattanooga and a Tennessee Aquarium naturalist. Registration required; bring a red-light flashlight or headlamp and walking shoes. Fee, ages and trailhead aren't posted.
Take a Break: Food Trucks at Miller Park
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Miller Park, 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN
River City Company's Thursday lunch series with rotating local food trucks and weekly performers from Scenic City Sideshows. Oct 15: Mama O's Sarap Stop and Desserts on a Roll; Oct 22: Culture-Licious and Go Gyro Go; Oct 29: Bhamanooga Wings and Fud Vybez. Food prices vary.
Weekly through Oct 29
- Free
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Chattanooga Public Library, Chattanooga, TN
A free after-school hangout for teens — video games, board games and snacks. Held select Thursdays.
Weekly through Dec 31
