ARTS
AREA 61 GALLERY -- 721 Broad St. "Old Images/New Formats" by Joe Helseth, through Nov. 2. area61gallery.com
ART FESTIVAL -- Jerusalem Acres Church of God, 1826 SE Dalton Pike, Cleveland, Tenn. Neighbors United Counseling and Referral Services event includes food, door prizes, art auction, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28. $10. neighborsunitedcounseling.org
ATHENS ARTS CENTER -- 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn.
-- Through Oct. 24: "Reminiscence" by Ethel Stone Carroll. athensartscouncil.org
-- Oct. 26-Dec. 12: Student Art Show. Awards reception 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28.
-- Oct. 26-Dec. 12: "Free Hill: Renewal and Rememory" exhibit. Reception and artist discussion, 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 4.
AVA GALLERY -- 30 Frazier Ave. Solo member show, "Ambispection," by Donald Keefe and "Splash Youth Arts Workshop," through Nov. 18. 423-265-4282
CLEARSTORY ARTS -- 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. "Art To Die For," through Nov. 5. clearstoryarts.com
COLONNADE -- 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Sixty paintings by Civic Arts League artists, through Dec. 16. civicartsleague.com
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD -- The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. franklincoarts.org
-- Through Oct. 30: "Scripts" by Austin Reavis.
-- Through Nov. 27: "Marvelous and Magical Masks" community show.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL -- 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga's fall/holiday show, Oct. 28-Jan. 20. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28. chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART -- 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org
-- Oct. 27: Haunted Hunter Halloween, includes scavenger hunt and crafts, 5-7 p.m. Regular admission ($20 nonmember adults); $5 discount for adults in costume.
-- Oct. 27: Collecting 101: Dr. David Dennard program by photographer whose collection is on view in "Dynamic Range: Collecting Black and White Photography," followed by gallery tour, 6-7 p.m. Free. Masks required for this program.
IN-TOWN GALLERY -- 26A Frazier Ave. "The Shape of Things" by metal sculptor Denice Bizot, through Oct. 31. intowngallery.com
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS -- 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. museumcenter.org
-- Oct. 24-Jan. 31: "Telling the Story of the Ocoee Region" photography contest exhibit.
-- Oct. 27: History Happy Hour: 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Program and Space Celebration with Bill Floyd of UTC's Challenger Center, 7 p.m. $10.
NORTHSIDE GALLERY -- Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Works by 12 artists of Mountain Arts Guild of Signal Mountain, through Dec. 19. Receptions, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 4, Dec. 2. 423-266-1766
RIVER GALLERY -- 400 E. Second St. Works by Julia Girardini and Ken Girardini, through Oct. 31. river-gallery.com
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY -- 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. "A Celebration of Life" by Myung Joo Oh Shin, through Nov. 21 in John C. Williams Gallery in Brock Hall. 423-236-2732
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM -- 1 Broad St. "Washed Ashore," works created with recovered plastic debris, through Oct. 30. tnaqua.org
COMEDY
THE COMEDY CATCH -- 29 Station St. Brian Bates, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Oct. 28-29. $17-$19. thecomedycatch.com
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM -- 399 McCallie Ave. Bert Kreischer on the Berty Boy Relapse Tour, 7 p.m. Oct. 30. $39-$99. tivolichattanooga.com
FALL FESTIVALS
CHATTANOOGA MARKET'S SCENIC CITY WINGS -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Competition to determine Chattanooga's best wings to benefit Chattanooga Area Food Bank, plus arts, crafts and produce vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23. Free admission; nominal fee to sample and vote. chattanoogamarket.com
CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR -- Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 1400 M.L. King Jr. Blvd., Rome, Ga. Juried arts and crafts show, demonstrations, musicians, food vendors, children's crafts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23 (final day), rain or shine. $5 adults, $4 students/seniors, $1 children 11 and under (free with online coupon). chiaha.org
COLLEGEDALE APPLE FESTIVAL -- Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. More than 150 craft and food vendors, entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 (final day). Free admission and parking. 423-650-1388
DANCING GOATS FOLK FEST -- Hefner River Park, 1557 S. Main St., Ellijay, Ga. Juried folk art show, crafts, mountain music, storytelling, traditional foods, goat beauty pageants, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23 (final day). dancinggoatsfolkfest.com
FALL FESTIVAL -- Mayfield Farm Park, 257 Highway 307, Athens, Tenn. Three corn mazes, pumpkin patch, zip lines, pig races; new this year, obstacle course and rope mountain, through Oct. 30 (schedule varies). Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 1-7 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays. $17 online, $20 at gate all visitors ages 3 and up; individual and family season passes available. mayfieldfarmpark.com
FALL FUN -- Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. (Pavilion 6 near the start of the disc golf course). Friends of Cloudland Canyon present tractor-pulled hay rides running continuously noon-4 p.m. Saturdays in October; family activities including corn hole and temporary tattoos, noon-5 p.m., food available noon-3 p.m. Free; $5 parking (free with Georgia State Park pass). friendsofcloudlandcanyon.org
FESTIFALL -- Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave., Huntsville, Ala. Celebration of the changing of the seasons includes Scarecrow Trail, pumpkin displays, late-season florals and photo-op with 1949 Ford tractor and flatbed wagon, through Oct. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday (all times Central). $12-$15. hsvbg.org
FUN ON THE FARM -- Guthrie Farms, 490 County Road 67, Riceville, Tenn. Corn maze, hay rides to pumpkin patch, animal petting barn, bounce pad, games, through Oct. 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sundays. $15 ages 2 and up. guthriepumpkinfarm.com
GATLINBURG CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR -- Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, traffic light No. 8 on Gatlinburg Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Oct. 30. Exhibit and demonstrations by 200-plus crafters, music at noon and 3 p.m. daily. $10 adults (cash only, unlimited returns). craftsmenfair.com
GRANDADDY'S FARM -- 454 Highland Ridge Road, Estill Springs, Tenn. Pumpkin patch, hay rides, pig races, animal corral, fall market, through Oct. 29. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Activity area $16 ages 3 and up Tuesday-Friday, $18 Saturday; season passes available. grandaddysfarm.com
HARVEST CELEBRATION ON THE MOUNTAIN -- Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Cemetery Road, Soddy-Daisy. Corn maze with "Tennessee Road Trip" design, hay rides, pumpkin patch, fall flowers, through Oct. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $10 ages 4 and up. Facebook.com/flattopfarmTN
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND GREAT PUMPKIN LUMINIGHTS -- Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Artistic sculptures, elaborate fall scenes, artisans, seasonal food, through Oct. 29. New this year: Hoot Owl Hollow. $89 ages 10-61, discounts for younger and older guests. dollywood.com
OKTOBERFEST -- Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss St., Helen, Ga. Multiple weeks of traditional music, dancing, food and beer, daily through Oct. 30; doors open at 6 p.m. during the week, 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $8 during the week, $10 Saturdays, free on Sundays; half price for children 6-12; free for active and retired military. helenchamber.com
PUMPKINFEST -- Rhea County Courthouse square, 1475 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. Shopping, food and craft vendors, music, games, noon-8 p.m. Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 29. Friday includes Punkin Chunkin contest for kids and movie night at 5:30 p.m. Saturday includes mud run at 9:30 a.m., pumpkin pie eating contest at 3:30 p.m., costume contest at 4 p.m. (must be registered by 3 p.m.) and trick-or-treating 5-7 p.m. Free admission. mainstreetdayton.org
RIVER CLAY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL -- City Hall, 402 Lee St. NE, Decatur, Ala. Juried fine arts, demonstrations, musical performances, children's activities, chalk art, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CDT Oct. 23 (final day). $5 weekend pass ages 13 and up. riverclay.org
ROCKTOBERFEST -- Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. German music, food, specialty beer, Birds of Prey shows, costumed characters, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. $18-$28. Reserved timed-entry tickets required. seerockcity.com
ROTARY CLUB CRAFT FAIR -- Patriot Park, 186 Old Mill Ave., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Handmade arts and crafts show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 29. Free admission and parking; freewill donations distributed to local charities. pigeonforge.com
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDEN -- Atlanta Botanical Garden, 345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. See scarecrows created by artists, crafters, youth groups and businesses, through Oct. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (last entry at 8 p.m., closed Mondays except for Columbus Day). With Fest-of-Ale beer festivals 5-8 p.m. nightly; Goblins in the Garden for children, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23; Great Pumpkin Carving Contest, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 27. $25 adults, $22 (ages 3-12) weekdays; $3 more on weekends; timed tickets required, nonmembers must buy tickets online in advance. atlantabg.org
SPOOK-TACULAR AT THE RIVER -- Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Trunk or treat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29; craft vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; costume contest, 2 p.m.; plus selfie stations and live music. Free admission and parking. eventswithkimk@gmail.com
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS -- Mountain Cove Farms, 994 Dougherty Gap Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Upscale, vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market with original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, foods, seasonable plantings, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 (final day). $5-$10. vintagemarketdays.com
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MUSIC
BARKING LEGS THEATER -- 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
-- Oct. 26: Jazz in the Lounge with Dexter Bell & Friends, 7 p.m. $5.
-- Oct. 27: Noteworthy band, 7 p.m. $10.
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM -- Five Wits Brewing Co., 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com
-- Oct. 27: St. Owsley, 9 p.m. $10.
-- Oct. 28: The Captain Midnight Band: Night of the Living Dead, 9 p.m. $10 advance, $12 day of.
-- Oct. 29: Scream! A '90s Halloween with The Communicators, Red Pawn and Supreme Cutlass, 9 p.m. $15 advance, $20 day of, $30 VIP.
BLOOD & FIRE FESTIVAL -- City Church Chattanooga, 7122 Lee Highway. Features Christian rock/metal bands Disciple, Idle Threat, Meadows, The Protest, Against the Giants and FaithHead, 6:15-10:15 p.m. Oct. 28. $28 general admission, $38 VIP. itickets.com
THE CAVERNS -- 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Ticket upgrades available with cave tours and accommodations. thecaverns.com
-- Oct. 29: Amos Lee, with special guest Mutlu, 7:30 p.m. CDT. $65.
-- Oct 30: Captain CaveJam's Underground Halloween Disco, 7 p.m. CDT. $15.
CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA -- chattanoogasymphony.org
-- Oct. 24: Fall concert by CSO Youth Orchestra's Philharmonic and Symphony ensembles, 7 p.m. at Ringgold High School, 29 Tiger Trail. $10.
-- Oct. 29: CSO Pops concert, "Monster Mash," with costume contest, 3 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. $15-$90.
CHORAL ARTS OF CHATTANOOGA -- Walden Club, 633 Chestnut St. Jazz & Java fundraiser with instrumental and vocal music, coffee and dessert, cash bar, silent auction, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27. $50. choralartsofchattanooga.weebly.com
FIRESIDE OUTDOOR CONCERT -- Greenway Farms, 5051 Gann Store Road. Fall music series concludes with Stringer's Ridge Band, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27. Bring seating, picnics, roasting sticks for marshmallows. Free. outdoorchattanooga.com
HAMILTON SINGS -- First Baptist Church of Chattanooga, 401 Gateway Ave. Concert by fifth-grade choir students from Hamilton County schools, 6 p.m. Oct. 25. With appearances by the Chattanooga Boys Choir and Sweet Adelines. Free. 423-498-7020
HAPPY HALLOWEEN CONCERT -- Chattanooga State Community College Humanities Theatre, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Costumes encouraged for performance by Symphonic Band and Concert Choir, 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Free, but donation of canned goods requested for Chattanooga Area Food Bank. 423-697-2460
NOONTUNES -- Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Fall concert series concludes with a Halloween-themed concert by Genki Genki Panic, noon Oct. 27. Free admission. Streams live on Facebook; recording airs at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 on WUTC-FM 88.1. rivercitycompany.com
THE SIGNAL -- 1810 Chestnut St. thesignaltn.com
-- Oct. 23: Liquid Stranger's Dimensions tour, with Tripp St., Ravenscoon, Tape B, 8 p.m. $25-$50.
-- Oct. 28: Gimme Gimme Disco Dance Party inspired by ABBA, 9 p.m. $17-$40.
-- Oct. 29: Dance party celebration of Bad Bunny, 8 p.m. $20-$40.
SONGBIRDS -- 35 Station St. songbirdsfoundation.org
-- Oct. 27: Michael Martin Murphey, with Max Gomez, 7 p.m. $30.
-- Oct. 28: Mitch Rossell, 7 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 day of show.
-- Oct. 29: Songbirds Halloween Smash, featuring music by Psychic Dungeon and others, art auction, costume contest, live painting, 6 p.m. $18 in advance, $20 day of show.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA -- Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. Arkai string duo in concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Free. utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/music
WALKER THEATRE -- 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com
-- Oct. 24: The Airborne Toxic Event, with special guest In the Valley Below, 8 p.m. $25-$35.
-- Oct. 29: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, 8 p.m. $32-$150.
OUT & ABOUT
AQUASCARIUM -- Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Family-friendly Halloween celebration with spooky creatures, costumed scuba divers, dance party, candy stations, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 28 (final entry at 7 p.m.). $8 members, $35 nonmembers (tickets must be purchased online). tnaqua.org/oddtober
BESSIE'S HALLOWEEN BASH -- Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Candy stations set up by community organizations, Touch a Truck with emergency vehicles, music by a DJ, concessions, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 29. Free. bessiesmithcc.org
BOO IN THE ZOO -- Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Family celebration with merry (not scary) decorations, trick-or-treat stations, scavenger hunt, costume contests, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 28-29 (final days). $10 members, $15 nonmembers (free for children 2 and younger but ticket required). Tickets must be reserved online. chattzoo.org
CHATTANOOGA COMIC CON -- Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Gathering of actors, writers, artists and other industry professionals, through Oct. 23. $20 single day (cash only). chattanoogacomiccon.com
CHATTANOOGA GREEN PRIX -- Tennessee Riverwalk, 160 Riverfront Parkway. Hands-on STEM program in which 25 student teams from elementary, middle and high schools race electric cars they designed and built themselves, 8:20 a.m-4 p.m. Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Free. Full schedule: bit.ly/EVPrix
CHATTANOOGA MARKET -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Weekly market of local produce, arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. chattanoogamarket.com
-- Oct. 23: Scenic City Wings. $15 to sample and vote. Proceeds benefit Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Music by Maria Jordania at 12:30 p.m. and Amber Fults at 2 p.m.
-- Oct. 30: Haunted Market.
CIRCUS SPECTACULAR -- Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, Ga. Carden International Circus event, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Preshow entertainment, starting an hour before, includes elephant, camel and horse rides, inflatables, face painting. $10-$25. spectacularcircus.com
CRUISE-IN AND TRUNK OR TREAT -- Downtown Chickamauga, Ga. near Phil's Primetime Pizza, 122 Gordon St. With arts and crafts, face painting, family photography, balloon art, inflatables, food trucks, broadcast of Georgia/Florida game, costume contest at halftime, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 29. Benefits Walker County Sheriff's Office Christmas program Al Millard Memorial Stocking Full of Love. walkercountystockingfulloflove.org
DAY OF THE DEAD TRUNK OR TREAT AND MOVIE -- Veterans Park, 9009 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy. Soddy-Daisy Community Library event includes candy, treats, games, photo booths and spooky surprises from local business, nonprofits and others, plus music by Los Tres Amigos mariachi band, 4-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Followed by screening of Disney/Pixar 2017 movie (title withheld due to licensing restrictions). Bring your own seating. Free. kelcurtfoundation.org
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS -- Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Creative Arts Guild hosts Mexican holiday celebration that honors the dead, with music, food and drink, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 28. Free admission. creativeartsguild.org
FALL FAMILY FOOD TRUCK NIGHT -- Cleveland Bradley Public Library, 795 Church St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Final installment of series features six local food trucks set up by 6 p.m. Oct. 28, free screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" (rated PG-13) at 7 p.m. facebook.com/events
FALL FUN FESTIVAL -- Tri-State Exhibition Center, 200 Natures Trail SW, McDonald, Tenn. Mount Olive Church of God community event with carnival games, rock-climbing wall, petting zoo, face painting, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 30. Free hot dogs and candy; additional food from vendors. mtolivecog.org
FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION -- Area McDonald's restaurants. Free large beverage (iced or hot coffee or soft drink) for emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters and police officers, with ID, Oct. 28, open to close. No purchase necessary.
FORT HILL CEMETERY TOURS -- Park at Cleveland Christian Fellowship, 695 S. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. (shuttle provided). Lee University's 16th annual walking tour of the historic cemetery, led by history majors and volunteers, with performers dressed in period costume to portray historical characters who invested in the region's schools, 4 p.m. Oct. 30. The 75-minute tours start every 15 minutes; last starts shortly after 6 p.m. $2-$5. jcoats@leeuniversity.edu
HAINES LECTURE -- Convocation Hall, University of the South, 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. Address by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Natasha Trethewey, who served two terms as U.S. poet laureate, 4:30 p.m. CDT Oct. 25. Livestreamed on the English and Creative Writing Department's YouTube channel. new.sewanee.edu
HALLOWEEN PARTY & TRUNK OR TREAT -- Top Martial Arts, 106 Pearl Drive, LaFayette, Ga. Free community event for chaperoned children, Oct. 28. Games and activities at 5:30 p.m., trunk or treat at 7 p.m. Prize for best-decorated trunk.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR TRICK OR TREAT PARTY -- Honor Park, 1 Cleburn St., Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Candy and activity stations set up by local businesses, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 29. Free. pstinnett@fortoglethorpega.gov
HARRY POTTER AND THE COSTUME CONTEST -- Vinterest, 2105 Northpointe Blvd., Hixson. Store transforms into Hogwarts for Halloween party, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 27. $20 ticket includes entry into costume contest, two drinks, themed food, photo booth. shopvinterest.com
KOOKY NOT SPOOKY AWESOMESAUCE RUN/WALK -- Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Run Chattanooga noncompetitive event for all ages and paces, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 29. Choice of distance up to half marathon. Costumes encouraged. $50-$75. runsignup.com
LUNCH & LEARN -- Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville (virtual option available). "Tennessee Folklife" program with Bob Fulcher, Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail and State Park manager, and Jay Orr, country music historian, noon CDT Oct. 27. Free. tnmuseum.org
CANCELED: MONSTER MASH BASH -- Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St. Halloween dance party with music, specialty cocktail and dance specials, costume contest, 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 29. RSVP: 865-290-2633
MOVIE MATINEE -- The Caverns, 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Screening of "The Descent" (rated R), 2 p.m. CDT Oct. 31. $10. thecaverns.com
OKTOBERFEST OPEN HOUSE -- Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Halloween-themed family activities include music, bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, costume contest, free food and candy, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29. College information available to adults. 423-697-2689
REPTICON -- Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Exotic animal expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 (last day). $6-$12. Must purchase tickets online. repticon.com
SCENIC CITY EGGFEST -- Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. Fifth annual event features unlimited samples of foods cooked on Big Green Egg outdoor cookers, cooking classes led by Myron Mixon, "the winningest man in barbecue," 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29. $25 in advance, $30 day of (free for children 12 and younger). Proceeds benefit Chattanooga Area Food Bank. eventbrite.com
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SHOOT FOR THE MOON -- Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America selling Chattanooga Bakery's MoonPies as fundraiser. Booths set up various weekends at Food City, Elder's Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply and Sportsman's Warehouse. Option to purchase a case to be sent to military personnel overseas. cherokeeareabsa.com
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SPIRITS, LEGENDS & LORE -- Bradley County Courthouse square, 155 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Ghost stories by Cleveland Storytelling Guild, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Bring your own seating. Free admission is free. Donations benefit the guild and Cleveland/ Bradley Art Is Here Partnership. visitclevelandtn.com
SPOOKAPALOOZA PUMPKIN CARVING -- DeSoto State Park, 7104 DeSoto State Parkway NE, Fort Payne, Ala. On-your-own carving contest open to all ages, any theme, with judging based on overall appearance, creativity, neatness and originality, Oct. 24-29 (entries must be turned in by noon CDT on final day). Winners announced Oct. 30 on social media. Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov
TRUNK OR TREAT -- Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 104 McBrien Road. Candy giveaway, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30. redeemerchattanooga.org
TRUNK OR TREAT -- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave. Games and candy, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29. gslcflock.org
TRUNK OR TREAT -- Red Bank United Methodist Church, 3800 Dayton Blvd. Includes inflatables, karaoke, candy, popcorn bar, face painting, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30. 423-877-2881
TUNNEL OF TERROR -- ModWash, 5084 New Country Drive, Hixson. Spooky drive-thru experience includes candy for kids in the car, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. 423-870-3321
ULTIMATE ZOMBIE HUNT -- Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn. (next to Kinder Music and National Guard office). Shoot live zombies with GellyBall blasters in a labyrinth of rooms while searching for clues to solve a mystery, Oct. 23, 27-31. Hours: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Sunday, 5 p.m.-midnight Halloween (must reserve a time). $20. UltimateZombieHunt.com
WITCH & WARLOCK PADDLE -- Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Costumed paddle adventure on kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards, 2-5:30 p.m. Oct. 29. $25 if you bring your own craft, $35 to rent. Choose 4.4-mile downriver paddle from Rivermont to Coolidge Park or beginner-friendly out-and-back from Coolidge Park under the downtown bridges. eventbrite.com
THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE -- 907 Gaston St., Dalton, Ga. "Arsenic and Old Lace," 2 p.m. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-29. $12-$16. actdalton.org
THE ARTS CENTER -- 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Fall musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," Oct. 28-Nov. 6. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays. $5-$20. athensartscouncil.org
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS -- Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga Ave., LaFayette, Ga. "Murder on the Orient Express," 3 p.m. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29, 3 p.m. Oct. 30. BAPshows.com
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE -- 400 River St. "August: Osage County," Oct. 28-Nov. 13. Shows at 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $20-$25. theatrecentre.com
Contributed Photo by Brad Cansler / Appearing in the Chattanooga Theatre Centre’s production of "August: Osage County" are, clockwise from left, Becki Jordan, Ashley Larsen Ratchford, Jay Echols, Joanna Lewis, Jamie Lopez, Wendy Tippens, James Lawson, April Bolton, Tracy Hoffman, Lilly Wright and Rob Inman.COLONNADE -- 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. The Colonnade Players present "Clue: The Musical," 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30. catoosacolonnade.com
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE -- 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story," through Oct. 27 (show times vary). $24-$26. ccplayhouse.com
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE -- 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. "Misery," 2 p.m. Oct. 23 (final show). $10-$15. daltonlittletheatre.com
MOUNTAIN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER -- 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. "War of the Worlds" radio play of the Orson Welles broadcast of 1938, 7 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 30. signalmacc.org
SCENIC CITY SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK -- Greenway Farms, 5051 Gann Store Road. "Hamlet," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29. Bring your own seating. Free admission. Reservations recommended. sceniccityshakespeare.org
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE -- 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. "Dead Men Don't Need Dress Rehearsals," interactive murder mystery, 2 p.m. Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 (with costume contest), 2 p.m. Oct. 30 (dessert theater). $12-$19. tennesseevalleytheatre.com
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Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.