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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
Saturday, November 7
- Free
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, from early morning
Ross's Landing & the Tennessee Riverwalk, Chattanooga
One of the largest rowing regattas in the world — roughly 2,000 boats and thousands of rowers race a 5K course down the Tennessee River. Free to watch from Ross's Landing, the Riverwalk, and the Walnut Street Bridge.
- Kids
Mayfield Farm Park Fall Festival (Saturdays)
Saturdays 11 AM–8 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 — pricing is higher on the Oct 10-11 and 17-18 Signature Weekends, and buying online saves a few dollars off the gate price; check the ticket page for current day-by-day prices. Kids 2 and under are always free.
Weekly through Nov 7
- FreeKids
Christkindlmarkt at The Commons (Collegedale)
Sat 10 AM–7 PM, Sun 11 AM–6 PM
The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN
New! The 4th annual European-style holiday market: curated artisan and handcrafted vendors, seasonal foods and live music (Shani Palmer, Camelcase, Amber Fults and carolers Saturday; Taylor Levin, Jason Lyles and carolers Sunday). Free admission and free on-site parking; listed as family-friendly.
Runs through Nov 8
Christmas in the Square at Cambridge Square
11 AM–4 PM
Cambridge Square, 9453 Bradmore Lane, Ooltewah, TN
A holiday shopping day at Cambridge Square in Ooltewah, per the venue's event calendar. Live music is still to be announced; admission and activities aren't listed.
- Kids
Saturdays 11 AM–3 PM Eastern (10 AM–2 PM Central)
A Tennessee Dude & Guest Ranch, 1050 Ray Hixson Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327
New! The 5th annual pumpkin patch, held the first and second Saturdays of November, and a fundraiser for the Sequatchie Valley Program of Agriculture: a pony power presentation, pumpkin painting, pony rides for ages 12 and under, a hands-on farm tour, hayrides, games, face painting, a photo booth and a campfire with s'mores. $15 per person; kids 3 and under free. Tickets through the ranch's booking page; hardship assistance is available by email. Worth the drive.
Weekly through Nov 14
- FreeKids
10 AM–3 PM
Hixson Community Center, 5401 School Dr, Chattanooga, TN
A free holiday vendor market hosted by Vonzara Inc.: indoor vendors, food trucks, kids' activities and face painting, hourly giveaways and free gift bags for the first 100 visitors. It's also a Toys for Tots drop-off, so bring a new, unwrapped toy. The organizer's page confirms the date and features; the time, venue and free admission come from event listings.
7:00 PM
Songbirds, 206 W Main Street, Chattanooga, TN
Tight-harmony folk and progressive bluegrass from the Nashville quartet — an all-ages listening-room show.
