Cannons: The Everything Glows Tour
Synth-pop trio bringing dreamy indie electronic hooks and atmospheric vocals to the Southside stage for a brisk autumn night out.
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Updated dailyThings to do in Chattanooga this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in Chattanooga: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 5 dated events
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11 hand-picked things to do in Chattanooga, TN right now · 7 with confirmed dates
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A perfect 3 days in Chattanooga, TN
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Day 1
MorningBobby Stone Film Series: The Shining
Catch Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror masterpiece on the big screen as part of the historic theatre's autumn screening series.
AfternoonEasy Bistro & Bar
Set inside the historic Coca-Cola bottling building, pairing exceptional raw bar selections with French-accented Southern comfort.
EveningChattanooga Market at Erlanger
Midweek producer-only marketplace featuring fresh autumn produce, locally hand-crafted goods, and artisan food makers.
Day 2
MorningBobby Stone Film Series: The Bride of Frankenstein
Experience Universal's legendary 1935 monster classic back where it belongs—projected in glorious black-and-white on a historic stage.
AfternoonMain Street Meats
A butcher shop and casual eatery on the Southside serving house-ground burgers, charcuterie, and seasonal farm-to-table plates.
EveningChattanooga Oktoberfest
One of the country's top family-friendly Oktoberfests returns to the pavilion with seasonal brews, German foodways, polka music, and artisan vendors.
Day 3
MorningOddtober at the Tennessee Aquarium
Explore the stranger side of nature with special animal spotlights, eerie adaptations, and fascinating aquatic oddities throughout the galleries.
AfternoonCannons: The Everything Glows Tour
Synth-pop trio bringing dreamy indie electronic hooks and atmospheric vocals to the Southside stage for a brisk autumn night out.
EveningRock City's Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
Daytime family-friendly fall event featuring massive art pumpkins, whimsical characters, and autumn foliage views across Lookout Mountain.
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🎸 Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Market at Erlanger
Midweek producer-only marketplace featuring fresh autumn produce, locally hand-crafted goods, and artisan food makers.
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🍁 This Weekend in Chattanooga, TN · Oct 16–18
Fall festivals, classic films, and crisp outdoor adventures
Bobby Stone Film Series: The Shining
Catch Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror masterpiece on the big screen as part of the historic theatre's autumn screening series.
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Chattanooga Oktoberfest
One of the country's top family-friendly Oktoberfests returns to the pavilion with seasonal brews, German foodways, polka music, and artisan vendors.
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Bobby Stone Film Series: The Bride of Frankenstein
Experience Universal's legendary 1935 monster classic back where it belongs—projected in glorious black-and-white on a historic stage.
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🍽️ Eat & Drink
Chef-driven neighborhood plates and riverfront cocktail spots
Easy Bistro & Bar
Set inside the historic Coca-Cola bottling building, pairing exceptional raw bar selections with French-accented Southern comfort.
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Main Street Meats
A butcher shop and casual eatery on the Southside serving house-ground burgers, charcuterie, and seasonal farm-to-table plates.
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✨ New & Notable
Fresh seasonal experiences and rotating local highlights
Rock City's Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
Daytime family-friendly fall event featuring massive art pumpkins, whimsical characters, and autumn foliage views across Lookout Mountain.
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Oddtober at the Tennessee Aquarium
Explore the stranger side of nature with special animal spotlights, eerie adaptations, and fascinating aquatic oddities throughout the galleries.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend road trips within a two-hour drive of Chattanooga
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Just over an hour's drive northwest to explore some of the highest waterfalls in the East, dramatic gorge overlooks, and prime fall color hiking trails.
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Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin Retreat
Head south across the state line into the Blue Ridge foothills for scenic railway rides, crisp apple orchard picking, and quiet wooded cabin stays.
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Current local highlights in Chattanooga, TN include Cannons: The Everything Glows Tour, Chattanooga Market at Erlanger, and Bobby Stone Film Series: The Shining. WonderKit refreshes this guide daily so the picks reflect real local happenings.
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