Free events in Hamilton County, TN

A casual, no-cost needlepoint get-together for working on your own project and connecting with fellow stitchers. A large table and comfortable seating are available, and participants may bring food and beverages. There is ample complimentary parking.

Enjoy a free, sensory friendly Halloween celebration at Elevate Behavior Services, where the space is transformed into a gentle, spooky setting designed with kids in mind. The event includes a relaxed costume party that welcomes creative, spooky, or silly outfits, plus games and activities for children. Trick or treating practice stations offer free candy in a safe and supportive environment to help build confidence, and bounce houses give little ones a place to jump and play. Local therapy providers, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, will host booths with free resources and seasonal fun. Guests can also meet the Elevate Behavior Services team, see the space, and ask questions about ABA therapy while enjoying the community atmosphere.

A no-cost group workout for the community is offered at VPT Performance in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, providing a welcoming way to get active together.

At Stove Works, the People’s Gallery highlights local artwork that reflects histories, struggles, resistance, care, and organizing that have shaped communities. It invites a closer look at the stories that formed Chattanooga, including those that have been overlooked or left incomplete. This free community gathering pairs the exhibition with a lively night market and a reveal of the poster competition. Attendees can explore pieces responding to people’s history and collective memory, browse goods from up to 25 local artists, makers, and businesses, hear a panel with artists and community members discussing the ideas behind the exhibition, meet the three selected poster artists and learn which design takes first place, and enjoy music and conversation while making connections across the gallery and market. The event brings together artists, organizers, local businesses, and neighbors to share stories and reflect on what they mean for the city today.

At the Chattanooga Market, a toe-tapping mix of bluegrass, country, and folk takes over the Sunday Funday Stage with regional performers. Two free performances unfold across the day, setting a lively soundtrack for sampling local eats, sipping cold brews, and picking up peak-season produce. The atmosphere encourages a slower pace and time to soak in the sounds while exploring the Market.

Epikos hosts a Pokémon League gathering for local trainers. Entry is free for locals, and every participant receives a prize pack.