LEISURE
ALHAMBRA SHRINE CIRCUS – Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. The 56th annual Alhambra Shrine Circus produced by Tarzan Zerbini. Tickets $15 ages 12 and older, $8 ages 6-11; all tickets $5 on Wednesday, Oct. 10, only. Show times 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Oct 10-12; noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. www.alhambra shriners.com
ARCHAEOLOGY LECTURE – Southern Adventist University, Lynn Wood Hall Chapel, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. Dr. Michael G. Hasel presents “The Rise of the Kingdom of Judah in the Tenth Century BC: The Emerging Picture From the Ancient Past.” Free. 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. 423-236-2030.
BIKE COMMUTING 101 – Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Certified instructors teach rules of the road, safety and riding techniques to commute to work; followed by optional practice ride in good weather, bring helmet. 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15. Registration required: 423-643-6888.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS – 57 E. Fifth St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery. Adults $17.95 plus tax, ages 12 and under $11 plus tax. Tours 8:30 p.m. nightly by appointment. 423-800-5998.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET – First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. More than 200 vendors of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and original art. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 423-648-2496.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK – Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Reservations required: 706-913-7170.
» Sunday, Oct. 7: Beginner’s mountain bike ride, 10 a.m. to noon, $5 parking. Easy, guided, 3.5-mile ride on Cloudland Connector trail, some bikes available for rent.
» Monday, Oct. 8: Junior Ranger tree ID walk, 2 p.m., $2 plus $5 parking. Join park naturalist for short hike to learn some of the trees and make a tree ID booklet.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY: CSO String Quintet – Miller Park, 928 Market St. Food trucks parked around Miller Park, with music presented by Chattanooga Symphony & Opera. Free. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5.
LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE – Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Certified instructors teach balance, starting and stopping, basic maintenance, safety rules. All participants must wear helmet. Bikes provided for adults and older children; children shorter than 4 feet must bring own bike. 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. 423-643-6888.
OUT ON 8TH – Eighth Street between Pine and Chestnut streets. Final Friday night street party with appetizers, small plates, cocktails, beer, live music, artist demonstrations and items for sale from West Village merchants. 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. www.facebook.com/westvillageCHA
PARENTING WORKSHOP – Siskin Children’s Institute, 1101 Carter St. Free workshop for parents of children with autism and autism spectrum disorders to better manage their children’s behavior, communication and personal safety. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Reservations: siskin.org/triad.
ROCKTOBERFEST – Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. German music, food and dancing and photo-ops with Ik the Troll King and the fall fairy. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October. 706-820-2531. Tickets $22.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-12.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS – Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Experience underground cavern with only lanterns to light the way; $29.95 adults. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays through November. Reservations required: 706-820-2531.
SEAN WILLINGHAM INVITATIONAL RODEO – McKenzie Arena, 720 E. Fourth St. PBR-sanctioned rodeo presented by Slingshot and Indian Motorcycle of Chattanooga showcases world’s top bull riders alongside up-and-coming riders. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Tickets start at $15; get $5 off select seats by using the promo code “Special” on tickettracks.com or the McKenzie Arena box office.
SPIRITS, LEGENDS AND LORE – Lee University, Buzz Oakes Theater, Cleveland, Tennessee. Storytelling program featuring history, mystery and folklore of Cleveland and Bradley County. 6:30 and 8 p.m. Oct. 12. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students. 423-715-0030.
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA – Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028. Check website for designated weekend train rides such as Chickamauga Turn, Dinner on the Diner and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure. www.tvrail.com.
» Missionary Ridge Local: Six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12. October schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains also depart most Mondays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m., 12:05 1:15 p.m.. Trains will not run on Mondays, Oct. 22 or 29. On Oct. 30 and 31, trains will depart at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m..
CHILDREN/TEENS
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY
All locations of the Chattanooga Public Library system have preschool story time. The Downtown, Eastgate and Northgate libraries have Adventure Club for children ages 6 and up. The library’s teen center, Teen Stack, is located in the Downtown Library. For more information about all programming held in the Downtown, Eastgate, Northgate or South Chattanooga libraries, call 423-643-7700 or visit 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. 423-643-7785.
» 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.
» Baby Bounce: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10-10:30 a.m., Eastgate branch, 423-643-7770. Finger play, songs and stories for infants up to 18 months and their parent/caregiver.
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423-893-0186.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every day except Wednesday. $14.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.
» New exhibit: “Hello From Japan.”
» Today, Oct. 4: Sensory Night, 5:30-8 p.m., for children with sensory sensitivity and their families. Reservations required.
ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY – 504 McFarland Ave. 706-866-1368. Ready To Read, stories, crafts and songs for non-school-age children, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
DANCES
BALLROOM – Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $10 per person. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. 423-771-3646.
CONTRA DANCE – Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with music by Girl Tim and the Do-right Daddies, calling by Chrissy Davis Camp. $10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Oct. 13. 423-629-0333.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE – Heritage House at Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. Free introductory class for new dancers that teaches fundamental moves, then several dances from the historical repertoire. Bring soft-sole (sneakers or flats) shoes for dancing. No experience or partner needed. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. 423-855-9474.
SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG – Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road at East Brainerd Road. $5 members, $7 guests. 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. www.choochooshagclub.com.
USA DANCE – Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. RIP (Rumba in Peace) costume party. Rumba lesson taught by Rachel Clark at 7:30 p.m., followed by general dancing 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. chattanoogausadance.com. USAD members and first-time guests, $5; nonmembers $10.