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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For familiesThings to do in Chattanooga with kids this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in Chattanooga: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 5 dated events
Family activities in Chattanooga, TN right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.
11 hand-picked things to do in Chattanooga, TN right now · 7 with confirmed dates
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How we pick family-friendly spots
- Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
- Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
- Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms
🍁 This Weekend in Chattanooga, TN · Oct 16–18
Fall festivals, classic films, and crisp outdoor adventures
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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🎸 Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight in Chattanooga
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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Chattanooga Market at Erlanger
Midweek producer-only marketplace featuring fresh autumn produce, locally hand-crafted goods, and artisan food makers.
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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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🍽️ 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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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Chattanooga, TN with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include Cannons: The Everything Glows Tour, Chattanooga Market at Erlanger, and Bobby Stone Film Series: The Shining. WonderKit refreshes this Chattanooga, TN guide daily so the picks stay current.
Where can families eat in Chattanooga, TN?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Chattanooga, TN, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.
What's happening in Chattanooga, TN this weekend with kids?
Check the "This Weekend in Chattanooga, TN" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Chattanooga, TN. Updated daily.
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