Friday Rundown: October 19th
It's another fun, fall weekend here in Chattanooga! If you are looking for something to do here is a full list.
The Wizard of Oz
Dates vary between October 19, 2018 - October 20, 2018
This magical production is a celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, and will be presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas.
Blowing Springs Farm in Flintstone, GA featuring Rock City’s Enchanted MAiZE
Dates vary between September 28, 2018 - October 28, 2018
Celebrating 17 years of 10 acres of fall family fun down on the farm at Blowing Springs Farm! Rock City’s fall attraction in the valley below Lover’s Leap: each year a new cornfield maze design that will intrigue adventurers!
Barktober Fest & Meowlloween Party
October 20, 2018
Join us for the 4th Annual Barktober Fest and Meowlloween Party at McKamey - Saturday, October 20th! Bring the whole family, Fido too! 🐾 5-9pm Trick or Treating - Entry with dog or cat food/toy donation 🐾 4-5pm Costume Contest for Dogs and Humans.
Boo at the Zoo
Dates vary between October 20, 2018 - October 27, 2018
Our annual Boo in the Zoo is a family friendly celebration filled with some of your most loveable cartoon characters, trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, pony rides, games, inflatables, and much more! This non-scary Halloween event.
Fall Festival
October 20, 2018
Location: Belvoir Christian Academy
Please join us for a chili cook-off, hot dogs, s'mores, cider and hot chocolate, vendors, a gift basket silent auction, petting zoo, face painting, cake walk, pumpkin decorating, outdoor games, and much more. Admission and food are free.
Ketner's Mill Country Fair
October 20, 2018 - October 21, 2018
Location: Ketner's Mill Country Fair
The 2018 Ketner’s Mill Country Arts Fair is the 41st annual event at the mill. Ketner’s is the premier Country Arts Fair in East Tennessee, and is home to some of the best in arts and crafts - ranging from sculpture and paintings, to pottery and more!
Kip Moore
October 20, 2018
Location: The Signal
Known for one of the most high-energy and captivating live-shows in the genre, Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore revealed he will hit the road this fall for a string of headlining dates across the country as part of his AFTER THE SUNBURN.
Rock City's Rocktoberfest
Dates vary between October 6, 2018 - October 28, 2018
Location: Rock City Gardens
Saturdays and Sundays in October (6th – 28th) Get in touch with Rock City’s German heritage during the 13th annual Rocktoberfest. Rock City Square will be transformed for a celebration of harvests and fall foliage.
7 Bridges Marathon
October 21, 2018
Location: Coolidge Park
The 7 Bridges Marathon will begin in Coolidge Park on the North Shore of Chattanooga. Crossing the Market Street Bridge, the race will lead runners on a scenic tour of downtown Chattanooga’s bridges and riverside neighborhoods.
Ruby Falls Extended Cavern Experience
Dates vary between March 11, 2018 - December 9, 2018
Location: Ruby Falls
Come and experience this new, extended specialty tour of Ruby Falls. Each tour will allow extra time to explore the cave and waterfall, and plenty of time for photos.
JJ’s Bohemia 20th anniversary
Saturday, Oct. 20 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
231 E. M.L. King Blvd.
Everybody’s favorite Chattanooga venue is almost a teenager. 12 bands will perform throughout the afternoon and evening on Saturday. Highlights include Folk Killer, Monomath, Lew Card, Bohannons, Handsome Grandsons, Justin and the Cosmics + Pinky Doodle Poodle. $10
Mini Maker Faire
Saturday, Oct. 20 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chattanooga Public Library
More than 50 artists, inventors and creators have been selected to showcase their work and provide interactive experiences for the public at the fourth annual fair. A full listing of Chattanooga Mini Maker Faire booths and interactive experiences is available here.
EPB Big Gig Festival
Saturday, Oct. 20 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
Miller Park
Since launching its fiber optics services in 2009, EPB have won about 55% of the homes and businesses in their service area… and they’re entering the home stretch to add their 100,000th fiber customer. To celebrate, the city is invited to enjoy live music, lumberjacks and entertainment for the whole family on Saturday afternoon.
Paws in the Park
Saturday, Oct. 20 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Ross’s Landing
Hundreds of animal lovers will be gathering to raise money for the animals at the Humane Educational Society on Saturday at the annual Paws in the Park event. All dog walk participants will receive an event t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes on dogs and humans. This is the 15th year of this event. Register begins at 10am $25
Dread Hollow
Dates vary between September 28, 2018 - October 31, 2018
From the award-winning masterminds behind Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern, Dread Hollow delivers a new evolution of terror with an extreme haunt experience recommended for ages 12 and up.
Food Truck Friday's, SoundCorps: Sidewalk Stages & more
October 19, 2018
Sound Corps is having sidewalk stages where local musicians will perform live in Miller Park. The Chattanooga community can see what the local musicians have to offer while enjoying local food trucks during your lunch break
Friday Night Music with Courtney Holder
October 19, 2018
Location: The FEED Co. Table & Tavern
Singer/songwriter Courtney Holder is coming to the FEED patio! Her story-teller writing style is unique and her catchy American and pop songs never lack soulful flavor.
Haunted Depot
September 27, 2018 - October 27, 2018
Location: The Ringgold Depot
Ringgold's Haunted Depot located at 155 Depot Street at the Historic Ringgold Depot. Haunted house, Ghost Tour Hayride and Family Hayride.
Lake Winnepesaukah's WinnepeSPOOKah!
Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday until October 27, 2018
The South’s favorite family amusement park offers hair-raising, Halloween fun for boys and ghouls of all ages at Lake WinnepeSPOOKah!
Lanterns & Legends
Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday until October 27, 2018
Discover the legends surrounding Raccoon Mountain and experience the cave like explorers of the past.
Live Music at The Tap House
Recurring weekly on Friday
Join us for free live music every Friday night at 7:00 PM. The rotating artists range from acoustic, rock, bluegrass, jazz and more.
The Chattery Presents
"Pumpkin Painting Party"
October 19, 2018
Carving pumpkins can be messy, time consuming, a lot of work...and maybe even dangerous! Painting pumpkins, on the other hand, is much easier, just as cute and the new "It thing" for fall decor!
Tinsley Ellis
October 19, 2018
Since his Alligator debut 30 years ago, Southern blues-rock guitar wizard, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis has become a bona fide worldwide guitar hero. The Chicago Sun-Times says, "It's hard to overstate the raw power of his music."