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
Thursday, October 29
- 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
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
All week, hours vary by shop
Participating coffee shops in Cleveland, TN
New! Eight independently owned Cleveland coffee shops each offer a featured seasonal drink for $5 all week: Vibez Coffee, Simply Brew, Bonlife Coffee Roasters, Lasater's Coffee & Tea, Ocoee Coffee Co., First Bloom Coffee & Bakery, Muse's Mug and Ruddle's Bread & Book. A short drive from Chattanooga.
Runs through Oct 31
- Halloween
Haunted Grounds at McDonald Farm
Thu 4–10 PM
McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Rd, Sale Creek, TN
Halloween haunted grounds with vendors and food. $20 ages 9 and up, $7 ages 8 and under; optional inflatables wristband $10. Heads up: some attractions can be intense for younger guests, with darkness, loud sounds, jump scares and disorienting spaces, and the organizer advises parental discretion. Runs Oct 28-31.
Songbirds, 206 W Main St, Chattanooga, TN
Kentucky old-time/bluegrass duo live at the Southside guitar museum's performance room.
