This weekend in Hamilton County, TN

Hosted at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts in Chattanooga, this in-person math competition welcomes students in grades 3 through 8. Awards are presented for both individual and team achievements. Schools may register any number of teams, with up to five students on each. Expect games and plenty of fun throughout the day.

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.

The Fall Flea at Dirty Jane's expands into the parking lot with 30 additional vendors. A total of 130 sellers will be set up indoors and outside, offering vintage and antique finds, mid-century pieces, art, clothing, jewelry, knickknacks, garden goods, books, home accents, and more.

At Audubon Acres, a special fundraiser supports building a traditional 1800s style blacksmith forge that will anchor future living history programs. The project is designed to create hands on educational opportunities for school groups, families, and visitors for years to come. Highlights include live blacksmithing demonstrations by skilled artisans, a silent auction featuring unique items, experiences, and locally donated treasures, and living history reenactors who portray everyday life in the 1800s. The historic cabin will be open for tours, and guided history hikes will explore the stories connected to Audubon Acres. Funds raised help bring this educational forge to life, offering a place where visitors can learn how blacksmiths shaped communities in the 19th century while preserving the past and inspiring future generations.

SCCA joins AVA for the Between the Bridges market at Coolidge Park, presenting SCCA Potter’s Alley as a showcase for member ceramic artists alongside a broad mix of visual art from more than 30 local creators working in a range of mediums. Featured potters and ceramic artists include Clay and Erin Alexander, Madison Coyle, Erin Douglas, Debby Dunn, Ellis Fuller and Tyler Shannon, Chase Guajardo, Marialice Hatch, Sophy Ivy, Robert Mohler, Kim Myers, Carol Quinn, Ailin Skipper, and Patte White. Admission is free and no ticket is required, and both street and lot parking are available.

Local and regional artists gather at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza to offer a wide range of creations. Discover jewelry, handmade crafts, artisan foods, woodwork, soaps, candles and other locally made pieces. Live music sets the scene, and a local food truck is on site to complement the market atmosphere.

Hosted by B&B Discount in collaboration with Chip’s Cars & Coffee, this fall family festival blends automotive excitement with community fun. A car show will spotlight a variety of cars and trucks, and the Chip’s Cars & Coffee crowd brings tasty coffee and a friendly atmosphere. Shoppers can take advantage of a big store sale and explore a market of local vendors, makers, crafters, and small businesses. Children can enjoy a festive trunk or treat for costumed kids, with music from a live DJ setting the tone throughout the day. Food trucks will be on site with plenty of options. It is a family friendly celebration of cars, coffee, shopping, treats, and neighborhood spirit.

Deepen your Reiki abilities with a Level 2 training that builds confidence, refines intuitive perception, and strengthens energetic presence. Designed for practitioners who have completed Level 1 for self care, this two-day experience balances structured teaching with immersive practice. Explore the chakra system and practical ways to support each energy center with Reiki. Work with traditional Reiki symbols to clarify intention, enhance flow, and improve focus. Examine how unresolved emotions may show up in the body as fatigue, discomfort, or stress, then practice techniques that help ease those blocks through touch, intention, and energy. Learn how to integrate Reiki into massage therapy using traditional hand placements and intuitive scanning. Receive three attunements to amplify clarity and connection. There is also time for gentle movement, meditation, and restorative receiving. The format is approximately 20 percent lecture and 80 percent hands-on work, creating an embodied learning environment that nurtures both skill development and personal renewal. Held at Jillian’s Healing Arts Center in Soddy-Daisy, TN. Eligible for 10 NCBTMB-approved continuing education hours. Cost is $300. Prerequisite: Level 1 Reiki Training for self care. Past participants describe leaving relaxed and rejuvenated, mentally energized, and confident in their abilities, with clearer intuition and ready hands. Plan to bring water and snacks, lunch or money to purchase one, a notebook or journal, and a curious mind.

The second annual Galleria in the Gorge brings together art, cars, food, and fall activities. The event features food trucks, a car show, a silent auction, hayrides, and golf cart tours of the campus. A chili cook-off adds some heat, while local artisans and vendors share their offerings. Set amid beautiful autumn scenery, it is presented in partnership with the Soddy Daisy Cruisers Car Club.

A cheerful harvest marketplace celebrates the bounty of the season, gathering local makers, tasty food trucks, and activities for families. Explore artisan goods, autumn favorites, and unique treasures while enjoying flavorful bites, live music, and kid-friendly fun. With brisk fall vibes and lively energy, it blends shopping, dining, and seasonal entertainment for all ages. It offers a bright way to support small businesses and savor the tastes and traditions of fall.

The Down Syndrome Community of Greater Chattanooga, in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society, hosts an annual Buddy Walk that honors and uplifts people with Down syndrome and their families while fostering understanding and acceptance across the community. Last year nearly 1,000 people registered and more than $45,000 was raised. These funds are the main support for programs, grants, and scholarships that assist families and loved ones throughout the year. The 2026 Chattanooga Buddy Walk continues this tradition with a welcoming day of celebration built around a shared cause.

Presented in partnership with Chattanooga Riverboat Company, this guided eco tour travels by boat from downtown Chattanooga to Maclellan Island on the Tennessee River. A guide shares insight during the cruise and on the island, offering a closer look at its natural and cultural significance. The experience features the island’s history, native plants and wildlife, and conservation efforts led by the Chattanooga Audubon Society, with discussion of invasive species control and the erosion challenges shaping the island’s future. A visit with the island’s goats and their guardian dog illustrates how targeted grazing supports vegetation management. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water. The walk covers roughly one mile on dirt paths. Restrooms are available on the boat or at composting toilets on the island.

This monthly Pauper event features a $10 entry fee, and the full amount goes directly into the prize pool.

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.

Cranks returns as the host of the official Trade Night for The Flip Chattanooga during its run at Camp Jordan Arena. This gathering serves as the designated meet-up for the event and takes place at Cranks.

The Raqetts present the 13th edition of their Haflaween, a celebration of dance and Halloween fun at the Harrison Community Center auditorium, formerly Harrison Elementary School. All dance styles and experience levels are welcome, and the event is family friendly. Admission is $10 per person, with every dollar benefiting McKamey Animal Center. Additional contributions above the minimum are welcome. Attendees may bring food and beverages to share, with no alcohol permitted by the venue.

The 7 Bridges Marathon in Chattanooga spans seven bridges and delivers sweeping river views along a smooth, scenic route. Energy stays high from the first step to the finish line. Enjoy live music, custom medals, and Wiki-donuts, creating memories that last well beyond race day.

Long Ash Ride is a gathering for motorcycle, Jeep, and hot rod enthusiasts. CAO is highlighted in the humidor, and the bar offers featured cocktails along with beer on tap.

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.

This event takes place at the Chattanooga Market in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Learn to draft and sew a classic 1920s dress in this guided, hands-on workshop. Once the method clicks, the dress can be completed in about an hour, and extra time is set aside for instruction and support. Participants leave with a genuine, era-inspired garment they made themselves. Please bring your own fabric, and guidance will be offered on where to find suitable material. This workshop is included with a Speakeasy ticket. Only current ticket holders may register, and advance registration is required for attendance. Complete the form on the contact page in the section for sewing workshop registration to secure a place. Registration must be finished to be confirmed, and space is very limited.

This annual fall festival fundraiser features a performance by the Axel Dancers. Activities include crafts and games, pumpkin carving, trunk or treat, and even a haunted studio. Friends, family, and neighbors can enjoy a festive mix of creative projects and playful activities.

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

Discover junk journaling, a creative practice that encourages slowing down and noticing small details in your surroundings. All materials are supplied so you can begin right away, and you may bring your own mementos or found treasures to personalize your journal.

Suspiria screens as part of the Bobby Stone Film Series, following an American dancer who enrolls at a renowned German academy and becomes entangled in a series of unsettling events that point to a sinister supernatural secret. The film is rated R and runs 1 hour and 32 minutes. Subtitles are available by request to accommodate all patrons.