LEISURE
BRIDAL SHOW -- Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter St. The Pink Bride offers variety of bridal industry vendors in one location, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 20. $8 online, $10 at door. www.ThePinkBride.com.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS -- The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 7:30 nightly. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS -- Choice of two tours daily. Dynamo of Dixie Tour departs from Sheraton Read House, corner of Broad Street and M.L. King Boulevard, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Bluffs and Bridges Tour begins at south end of Walnut Street Bridge, 4 and 6 p.m. $15 adults, $7 children 12 and younger. Reservations required: 423-228-0448, www.chattanoogasidewalktours.com.
CIVIL WAR HISTORY -- Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road. "I Am Going To Fight -- John Bell Hood Takes Command," program on the general's appointment to command the Confederate Army of Tennessee during the 1864 Atlanta Campaign, 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19. Comfortable footwear, portable chairs and water recommended. Free. 423-866-9241, 423-821-7786, www.nps.gov/chch.
GARDENING EXPERT -- UTC University Center, 642 E. Fifth St. Writer/environmentalist Janisse Ray leads talk on "Sustainable Growing, Heirloom Seeds and Protecting Our Pollinators," 7 p.m. July 24. $5 Tennessee Valley Chapter Wild Ones member, $15 nonmembers. tennesseevalley.wildones.org.
HIKES -- Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619.
Saturday, July 19: Savage Gulf, moderate-to-strenuous 10 miles, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m. Bring a lunch.
Tuesday, July 22: Riverwalk, easy 4 miles, meet at Boathouse Restaurant, 1459 Riverside Drive, Chattanooga, at 8 a.m.
Saturday, July 26: North Chickamauga to Stevens Campground and back, strenuous 9 miles, meet at Walmart parking lot, 9334 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, at 8 a.m. Bring a lunch.
HOME BREWING 101 -- Chattanooga Workspace, 302W. Sixth St. Mark Quering leads class on how to make a flavorful craft beer at home, 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Participants will make a 5-gallon extract batch of beer. $20. www.thechattery.org.
HOME EDUCATION EXPO -- Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Annual resource expo for home-schooling families includes 85 exhibitors and 65 workshops, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 19. Free admission to Chattanooga Southeast Tennessee Home Education Association members, $8 per nonmember family for two-day admission. 423-266-HOME.
JUNIOR GUN SAFETY PROGRAM -- American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland,Tenn. Join Legionnaires for dinner and program on Junior Shooting Sports Program, a gun safety and education program, 6-8:30 p.m. July 25. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $8 per person. 423-476-4451.
LADIES NIGHT OUT -- Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening in the vineyard sipping a signature drink, listening to live music and roasting marshmallows, 6:30 p.m. July 25. $15 ticket includes one glass of wine, one glass of signature drink, three wine-and-cheese pairings, pampering and door prizes. 706-937-9463.
MOCS WOMEN'S FOOTBALL CLINIC -- Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. UTC football coach John Huesman and staff lead session for women that includes basics on the game of football, field drills, free tailgate recipe book, door prizes and free hors d'oeuvres, 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 25. Dress casually and wear tennis shoes. $25 for UTC students, faculty and staff; $40 all others. To register: 423-425-2257.
MONTEAGLE MOUNTAIN MARKET -- Behind Monteagle City Hall, 16 Dixie Lee Ave., Monteagle, Tenn. More than 100 artists and crafters at free festival with live music, children's Creation Station, train rides and pony rides, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 27 (all times Central). 931-924-353.
PAWS FOR THE CAUSE -- Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Live and silent auctions, music, food and dog runway show to benefit Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, 6 p.m. today, July 17. $60 individual, $500 table of eight. 423-624-5302.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA -- St. John United Methodist Church gymnasium, 3921 Murray Hills Road. Boot camp on shutter speeds, lens, tripod use and post-production sharpening at 6 p.m. today, July 17. Program at 7 p.m. by Chuck Rogers of Atlanta, former NASA photographer. 423-344-5643.
Q AND BREW AT THE ZOO -- Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Barbecue and beer fundraiser with bluegrass band, 4:30-7 p.m. July 26. Tickets in advance for zoo members, $12 adults, $7 ages 3-12; nonmembers, $15 adults, $10 ages 3-12 nonmembers. Day-of tickets: $20 adults, $15 children. 423-697-1319.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER-- 400 Garden Road. $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11. All events require registration: 423-821-1160.
Saturday, July 26: Docent tour, 10 a.m., Nancy Bryan leads tour of grounds to see native wildlife with a stop at the red wolves pen.
Sunday, July 27: Docent tour, 2 p.m., Joyce Stanbery leads tour of grounds.
RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES -- 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with daily three-hour adventures. Sunset cruise at 6 p.m. Upriver to Williams Island, $35. Downriver into Tennessee River Gorge, $50. Appointments required: 423-987-1711 or 423-488-1345. www.rivercanyonadventure.com.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS -- Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Ride the 260-foot elevator down into Lookout Moutain and experience the cavern tour in a new light, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays through September. Tour size limited; reservations required. $24.95. 423-821-2544.
SHE: AN EXPO FOR WOMEN -- Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter St. Shopping, food, entertainment, special guests, fashion shows and more, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 26, noon-6 p.m. July 27. Adult tickets $12 at timesfreepress.com, $15 at door; children ages 5-12 $7 online or at the door. 423-757-6419.
SOUTHSIDE STROLL -- East and West Main Street neighborhoods. Sidewalk stroll of studios, gifts shops, restaurants in Southside, special events and discounts offered, 5-8 p.m. July 25. 423-400-4100.
TRAIN RIDES -- Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028. Check www.tvrail.com for weekend train rides such as Chickamauga Turn, Dinner on the Diner and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure. Missionary Ridge Local is six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM's repair shop, departing at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. daily in July. $17 adults, $11 ages 3-12.
WINE TASTING -- Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. Chef Williams Oglesby hosts "All-American Summer Wines: Porch Slammers and Summer Sippers," wine tasting paired with American dishes, 6:30 p.m. today, July 17. Seating is limited; reservations required. $37 includes tax and gratuity. 423-265-5033, ext. 1.
ZIPSTREAM AERIAL ADVENTURES -- Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Courses for children, teens and adults through a series of increasingly challenging tree-to-tree activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $19.95-$34.95. 423-821-2544.
FARMERS MARKETS
BRAINERD FARMERS MARKET -- Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. Open 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 423-698-0330.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET -- First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 423-402-9958, www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET -- Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.
EAST BRAINERD -- Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. Open 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. 423-838-9804.
FIVE POINTS FARMERS MARKET -- First Street Square, Cleveland, Tenn. Open 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. Sponsored by Mainstreet Cleveland. 423-310-1187.
LOOKOUT FARMERS MARKET -- City Hall green spaces, 1214 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain. Open 3-7 p.m. Thursdays. 423-838-9804.
MAIN STREET MARKET -- 324 E. Main St. Open 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays. mainstfarmersmarket.com
OOLTEWAH FARMERS MARKET -- Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Open 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 423-238-9775.
ST. ALBAN'S HIXSON MARKET -- St. Alban's Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Open 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 423-842-1342.
ST. ELMO --Incline Railway, 3917 St. Elmo Ave. Open 4-7 p.m. Fridays. 423-838-9804.
WEDNESDAY MARKET -- First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Open 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. 423-648-2496.
CHILDREN/TEENS
BARNES & NOBLE -- 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Children's story hour, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. 423-893-0186.
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY -- 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-757-5310, www.chattlibrary.org.
Lego Clubs: Downtown branch, every Monday, 5-6 p.m., for ages 5-11, free; Northgate branch, first Saturday of each month, 2-3 p.m., for ages 3 and up, free. 757-5314.
Toddler Time: Learning program for ages 18-36 months and parents/guardians,registration not required. Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. Eastgate Library, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Northgate Library. Saturday: 11 a.m., downtown branch.
Today, July 17: Adventure Club for ages 5-11, 4-5 p.m., free, Northgate branch.
Fridays, July 18 and 25: Sew What teen program, 3-5 p.m., downtown library, bring scraps of fabric and make a boa.
Saturday, July 19: Origami Yoda Book Club, 3-4 p.m., free, South Chattanooga branch, ages 7-12 learn to fold origami, along with drawing and readings.
Saturday, July 19: Sensory storytime, 9:30 a.m., downtown branch. Interactive programs for school-age children with special needs and their families, caregiver participation is required.
Saturdays, July 19 and 26: Yarn Bomb the Library, 1 p.m., free, downtown library, children learn to yarn bomb.
Monday, July 21: Tweentastic, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free, Eastgate branch, ages 8-11 meet to create things.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM -- 321 Chestnut St. $12.95 adults. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. Most events free with regular admission.
Saturday, July 19: Countdown the Days to Kindergarten, program for parents on "Every Child Ready To Read: Cognitive Skills," 9 a.m.-noon.
July 25-26: Honey Harvest.
KIDS CRAFTS -- Michaels Arts and Crafts, 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd. and 600 Northgate Mall. In-store summer crafting program for children ages 5-12 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays until Aug. 1. Seats 12; first-come, first-served, or register in store. $2 per child. www.Michaels.com/passport.
KIDS TIME AT THE RIVERPARK -- Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Free series of Thursday morning activities for children sponsored by Hamilton County Parks and Recreation. Adult must accompany child. Registration: 423-842-6748.
Today, July 17: Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department sponsors "NSI: Nature Detectives," 10 a.m. in Shelter No. 4.
Thursday, July 24: Read 20 Program, 10 a.m. in Fry Center.
YOUNG EXPLORERS -- Enterprise South Nature Park, 8015 Volkswagen Drive. Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department sponsors weekly program for preschoolers through children in fifth grade, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Adult supervision of attending children required. Closed-toed shoes required; hats, sunscreen and bug repellent recommended. $3 per child. Registration required: 432-893-3500.
DANCES
DANCE PARTY -- American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland, Tenn. Dance to music of Convertibull, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, July 19. Must be 21 or older. Active-duty military free with ID; all others $6. 423-476-4451.